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CONTENTS.
Editorial.
\\hen to H asten and \X hen to \X ait Brigade L ews West Riding V. 1\.0 Competition o (Prince of \'X ales) Di s rncr \nnual Dinner Corre pondcncc Questions and Answers Cadet News London, .;\IidlanJ and Scotti s h Raih\ ay Brigade Appointments Brigade OYerseas Priory for Wales
CH1\NCERY OF THE ORDER, ST. JOHN'S GATE, LONDON, E.C.
December, 19?
ESPRIT DE CORPS.
If one were asked, " \Vhat are the most wonderful experiences of a member of the t. John Ambulance Brigade?" I wonder ,,,hat the list would be- but of one thing I am certain, that in such a list mention would be made of the esprit de COIPS of the Brigade members.
Suppose we ask an officer to illustrate the spirit of the Brigade members; I think he would av something like this: "On parade, I see strict discipline, orderliness, obedience and a whole-hearted desire to be of service and to be a credit to the Brigade; off parade, I experience a wonderful friend hip and
comradeship such as is possible only between men with a great work in common." And to that officer I would say: " ever cease to feel the tremendous responsibility that this esprit de cOJps makes yours."
The martinet may be useful upon occasion; the officer at the opposite extreme may find a useful place in the alvation Army; but the St. John Ambulance Brigade demands a qualification in her officers g reater (han either of these extremes.
To me, the Brigade member is one of the best products of the century; a man, who for his love of humanity and our Venerable Order, will voluntarily subject himself to strict discipline, ceaseless endeavour, and long and tiring duty-nay, more, will spend his leisure hours, his energy and e,\ren his pocket-money to make himself more efficien t in the service of the suffering and of his country.
This spirit is exempli£led in every Division; the Superintendent, whilst having, under his superiors, the absolute direction and control of his Division, still convenes meetings of his men who are encouraged to make suggestions for the betterment of the seryice offered by the Division. lost Corps uperintendents not only consult with their officers but with their rank and £lIe in obtaining suggestions. Every Superintendent knows that, while many impossible suggestions are made, there are many which help him to make more efficient his Corp or Division. And every member knows that e,\rery uggestion, however small, will receive the careful consideration of his uperintendent.
Could not this helpful co-operation be carried further? I feel that TIlE G \'ZETTE would erve a useful purpose by encouraging letters to the Editor. Iany uggestions would be valueless I have no doubt, some would be useful; but, knowing the pirit of the Brigade member, I know that all would be actuated by love and regard for the Brigade.
J. FORRE T Corps uperintenc1ent.
HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM
PRICE THREEPEKCE 3 6 Per Annum, Post Frel!
When to Hasten and When to Wait.
By COLONEL C. 1. ELLIS, C.M.G., T.D., M.D., C.M., L.S.A., A.M.S.(T). (Surgeon-in-Chiej The St. John Ambl41al1ce Brigade).
Even though definite rules may be laid down, much, of necessity, has to be left to the iliscretion of first aiders, who must be guided by special circumstances in each case.
Observation teaches me that, in cases where the instructions are to hasten, many do not realise the URGENT NEED for that haste, while, on the other hand, there is often a tendency to hustle a patient home or to hospital, when he would be much better left for awhile to recover from SHOCK.
A.-WHEN TO HASTEN.
The following conditions are those which need the utmost speed to prevent serious or fatal results ;-
Once it is realised that uncontrolled bleeding from a large artery or vein means certain death within a few minutes, no more need be said on this point. Of course, to cause death quickly bleeding must be profuse, but to leave less profuse hremorrhage unchecked is to cause great weakness and to lessen the patient's chance of a quick recovery.
2. ASPHYXIA.
The same urgency exists here. No one can live without breathing and the chances of resuscitation lessen as the moments pass; therefore, it is regrettable when valuable time is wasted over unnecessary preliminaries.
We surgeons see this constantly-at Divisional Practices, at Inspections, at Examinations and Competitions. It may be because of want of imagination or a latent period in the operator's make-up, but the words" AT ONCE," (C DO NOT WASTE TIME," on page 143 of the " Black Book," are often entirely disregarded, and let me emphasise that, in my experience, the percentage of would-be first aiders and Brigade members who do artificial respiration really well is small.
3. SHOCK.
The need for haste here is less obvious but no less .real. It should be realised that SHOCK is prostration caused by the effect on the brain of injury or emotion.
We are all subject to SHOCK from the time we enter the world (if at a c:lifficult birth) to the time we leave it. Nature with rest and fresh air will do much to minimise shock, especially for a healthy adult, but PROMPT application of warmth and stimulant (by which I do not mean alcoholic stimulant, necessarily) will help and hasten recovery. We are all familiar with the response: "Treat shock, Sir." Do we ever get the reply, "To prevent shock I would, etc."? Yet so much can be done to prevent this condition from developing. As a simple and common example: Someone cuts a finger. Push forward a chair and tell him . to sit down. You may notice slight pallor,
but very soon the colour returns. Keep your patient standing while you control the bleeding and dress the cut, and in many cases faintness or sickness will develop and definite treatment for shock will be needed.
Remember, too, that a body lying on cold, wet ground quickly loses heat by absorbing the cold from the ground, whilst the ground extracts heat from the body, so when "covering with extra clothing, rug or blanket" (page 156 " Black Book ") do not forget to protect the body underneath as well as on the top, and do this qLlickly.
4. Por ONING.
Promptness in neutralising or jand removing the poison is everything, and serious shock must be prevented. The need for immediate constriction in snake-bite comes under this heading.
5. SUNSTROKE.
Immediately stop the cause by removing the patient into the shade, protect and treat.
6. OBVIOU FRACTURE.
Where possible control the fracture at once, on the spot, before an unguarded movement by the patient or b y some well-meaning bystander can do further damage.
7. BURNS.
Immediately exclLlde air.
B.-WHEN TO WAIT AND CO IDER.
There are, nevertheless, some cases for which delay is the best treatment.
1. ApOPLEXY.
When an artery of the brain has ruptured and the effusion of blood has caused insensibility, the patient should not be moved, if it can be avoided, as any movement would tend to encourage more hremorrhage and still further endanger his life.
2. SOMETIMES I I SE SIBILITY.
Do not hasten to diagnose a fracture of the skull or apoplexy as a case of alcoholism. Carefully ascertain the nature of such cases before you hastily move or transport them and where you transport them-to the hospital rather than to the police cells. The same applies when there may be injury or fracture of the spine, or breast bone, as regards hastily moving or transporting. Send for a doctor and wait if possible.
Whilst waiting, act as directed (1-4) on page 62 of the (C Black Book."
3· IMPACTED FRACTURES.
Avoid making traction (extension) in an impacted fracture in the aged because often it is a desirable condition, i.e., as compared with a loose fracture. Also in compound fractures with protruding bone.
4· PROFO UND SHOCK.
Do not transport any considerable distance (if at all) a patient who is suffering from severe shock or collapse.
treat the condition of lowered vitality first or life will certainly be endangered and the chance of recovery lessened. This is when an operation may be needed to repal! InJunes.
To quote" N. C. F." in the November, 193 0, of THE GAZETTE (p. 293): "When patient shows s1gns of responding to treatment of shock, h.e be placed in ambulance and moved to hosp1tal.
5. IN DOUBTFUL CASES:
Where possible, do not disturb patient until the general nature of the InjUry IS ascertallled you feel pretty sure that removal is safe, or until a doctor arrives. .
Do remember that neglect to act promptly it is needed, or undue haste where delay IS llldicated, may have serious .
When either occurs III examlllatlOn or competlt1ons the worst that can happen is the loss of I?ar:y marks, but in actual emergencies the penalty IS lllcreased suffering or even loss of life.
The New" St. John H Tie.
This tie may be worn only by :-
(a) Members of the Order. Applications to " The Chancery. "
(b) Officers of Centres of the St. John Association and subscribing Members submltted through the Centre Secretary the. Chief Secretary.
(c) Officers (tlot to be 1JJOrn It1 and N.C.O.s of the St. John Ambulance BrIgade dire.ct the tores Department provi?ed the order IS g1ven on Official paper and name ot Officer or .e.o. stated.
(d) Other Divisional Members of not less three.. years' Efficient Service on recommendatlon of the Officer in Charge of the DlvlslOn and approved by the District or County Commissioner.
Pure Silk, 1st quality, 7S. 6d. nett.; 2nd quality, 4S. 6d. nett., post free.
IIEADQUARTER , ST. JOH 's GATE, Lo ' DON, E.e. I.
The Hospitallers' Club
The meeting of the llospitallers' Club was held at .the Bonnington Hotel, on Friday, December 9. The CInematograph film of the" Order of St. J " was shown. Mr. W. H. Fincham, F.A , gave a run01ng commentary as the fascinating story was unfolded. The .Inspections of the Birmingham Corps and the No. also shown. The evening proved to be most llltereStlng.
The St. John Ambulance Brigade News.
No. 1. (PRINCE OF WALES) DISTRICT.
FRANCIS A. BROOKS, M.D. DISTRICT ORDERS.
Ccnnmissio" .r :-
Lt.·Colonel
District Order," o. 179, CompetitIOns," has already been posted to each D1v1s10n. The missioner hopes that Superinte-?dents. 10 charge of Ambulance and urSlllg DIvIS10n s WIll gIve great attention to it.
CLASSES ON FIRST Am.
Classes for women on First Aid to the injLlred will be held at District Head quarters, commencing on Thursda y, January 12, and continue on subsequent Thursdays up to March 2, at 6.45 p.m. Honorary Dr. N. Corbet Fletcher, LA., M.B., M.R.CS., in-Chief, St. John Ambulance Brigade. Fee, examination for the St. John Ambulance AS SOCIatIOn Certificate, 3S. 6d. For further particulars, apply to the Honorary Secretary, Miss A M \X'alker , II, Acol Road, Hampstead, .\YJ.6.
PROTECTION OF THE CIVIL POP u LATION AGAI T GA". Application for classes to be held after Chri tmas, should be made to Acting District Officer C E. Bower, at District Headquarters, 10, Berkley Street, E.C 1.
0 71 (TOTTEKHA;\[ A D EmroNTo ) 1\
SOCIAL EYEKI G.
An enjoyable evening was spent on Saturday, ber 10, when the members and friends of the 71st D1VISlOn met at the Sperling Road chool.
The evening was arranged by F. riddleton, who once again excelled 1n prov1ding a programme of music, games and dances.
Many thanks are due to the memb.ers. of the ood Green Banjo Band and Miss (planIst) for .kIndly. giving their services, and rendenng a fiI?e selectIon ot music continuously throughout the The nurses of the 56th Tottenham Nurs1l1g DrvISlOn rendered good service by the supply of refreshments, which were
The Division takes this opporturuty of sending greetlllgs and a Happy ew Year to one and all.
0. Dl TRICT.
During ovember the special duties covered by the Division included the Lord layor's how and 0 e I\rrnistice Day ervice at the Cen?taph. were addition to the standing duties which were carned out as usual.
B H d
On November 10 the competition for the D: '. owar Trophy was held, the District Judglllg the practical test and the Assi tant CommlSSlOner of the area the viva voce. Seven competitor themselves, and on the marks being added up It \Va found
Corporal A. J. W1ebster and Private H. \X . Blower tied
for first place. A subsidiary test placed Private Blower ahead of Corporal \Webster by a very slight margin, but as this contingency had not been foreseen in drafting the rules of the competition, it was agreed that the trophy be shared between Private Blower and Corporal Webster, the name of the former taking precedence by reason of the subsidiary test.
o. 107 (YORK ROAD, L.N.E.R.)
DIVISIO
A dance was held by this Division on Saturday, November 26, at the Pillar Hall Suite, Alexandra Palace, The" Lomax Syncopators" provided excellent music for the large number of dancers present, and the event proved a great success, both socially and financially.
o. 2 DISTRICT.
The annual competitions in first-aid between the Friendly Societies' Division and Town Division of the Cheltenham Corps took place recently.
The Rev. R. H. M. Bouth (Chairman, Ambulance H.Q.), Major Barrett Cardew, M.e. (County Commissioner), Mr. Harry J. Lewis (County Officer), Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. D. W. J. Andrews, and Lady Divisional Superintendent Miss D. B. Faber were among those present.
The principal awards are the Shewell Shield (for the best aggregate), the Surgeon's Cup for the next best, and the Simmons Cup as third prize. In individual work the trophies are the Clarke Cup for members with over three years' service, and the St. John Hospital Cup for members with less than three years' service.
The arrangements were made by Corps Superintendent Rev. e. e. Petch, M.A., Corps Officers Sir Eric Stuart Taylor, M.D., and \W. 1- Mullins, Divisional Superintendent T. H. Read and Ambulance Officer L. M. Starr.
There were six teams marshalled by Corps SergeantMajor H. G. Ballinger, M.S.M., and Staff-Sergeant J. G. Moss, M.S M., and Sergeant Skinner. The marking was done by Divisional Superintendent R. 1. Gardner, M.M., and Ambulance Officer \V H. Ball.
County Surgeon Dr. \Xl m. Hutton judged the team test, while Dr. 1- S. Robinson and Dr. W. Darlington, M.C., judged the individual work The competition for the individual cups was conducted by Corps Surgeon Dr. D. W. J. Andrews. Miss Carrick, Miss Ward, and Miss Slatter, officers of the ursing Division, kindly acted as judges' timekeepers.
Team Led to V i ctolJl
Last year the winners of the Shewell Shield succeeded in reaching London, and were placed seventh out of 12 district teams.
Sergeant H. Barnfield led this same team to victory this year, winning the Shewell Shield with 159 marks. The Surgeons' Cup went to Corporal Dent's team (F.S. Division), 154 marks, and the Simmons Cup to Sergeant Silvey's team (Town Division), 150 marks. The Clarke Individual Cup was won by a narrow margin by Corporal W. Watts (F.S. Division) after a tie with Sergeant D. Silvey (T.D.), with Sergeant G. A. Wilcox (T.D.) and Private W. James (T.D.( a mark each behind.
The St. John Ho spital Cup was won by Private Pollard (F.S.D.) with 20 marks, followed by Privates Robinson, Gorton, and \Villiams (all F.S. Division), a mark separating each. The trophies were presented to the team leaders by Mrs. D. W. J. Andrews.
Dr. Darlington, on behalf of Mr. Robinson and himself, paid a high tribute to the standard of work they judged, and congratulated the men on the zeal they had shown in 6
studying the subject to render themselves so fit to supply the local ambulances. Dr. Hutton also expressed his pleasure at the very high standard reached all round, as a difference of 30 marks from lowest to highest in six teams would demonstrate.
READING.
The Mayor of Reading (Councillor A. 'vi Tudor) presided at the presentation of awards and concert of the Reading Corps. It was also made the occasion for a presentation from the Town Division to the Superintendent of the Corps in Reading, Mr. J. Winterbourne, who was appointed to that position in September from hi position of Superintendent of the Town Division, and who ha s sen·ed with the Brigade for thirty-four years. The presentation took the form of an illuminated addresscand a clock, and wa s made by the Mayor. The awards were presented by the Mayoress (Mrs. Tudor), and others present included Councillor and Mrs. \V H. Short, Brig.-General E. J. Phipps-Hornby, V.c., and Dr. M. F. Murphy, lecturer to the Southern Railway Division.
The Town, G.\Xl .R. and S.R. Divisions were represented, together with the ursing Division and ursing Cadets .
Brig.-General Phipps-Hornby welcomed the large audience and said it must be a great thing for 11r. \>;i'intei:bourne. He recalled that when he was a boy there was a motto: "Example is better than precept.' To the children he would say that they could not have a better example than they had, first of all, in their St. John Ambulance Brigade, which comprised men who did splendid work and hard work, and, secondly, in Mr. \Winterbourne, who was at the head of it
Mr. \'(i'interbourne, said Phipps-Hornby, had enrolled on April 12, 1898, sen jng from 1899 to 1900 in the Boer \"X1ar, South Mrica, in the three Colonies from Cape Town to Pretoria. He was awarded the war medal by the late King Edward, who personally pinned it on in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace in June, 190 1.
During the Great War he gave three years'service, It was on May 22, 193 I, that he was selected for admission as a Serving Brother of the Order of St. J obn That was a record of which anybody must be proud, and it was an example that all of them, all of the children present, should follow.
The Chairman added that they were all proud of Mr. Winterbourne's record. Sergeant Hedges, of the Town Division, then asked the fayor to present the address and clock to Mr. Winter bourne, which he did amidst applause.
Mr. Winterbourne expressed his appreciation.
ALDERS HOT AND DISTRICT CORPS
On Wednesday, ovember 30, the Church Rooms, Farnborough, headquarters of the Farnborough Division, was the scene for the contest of the Aldershot and District Corps Team Competition; over 200 Ambulance and ursing friend s gathered to watch the Competition.
The teams paraded and were inspected by Corps Superintendent Pearson, who expressed the County Commissioner's regret that he was unable to be present that evening. The teams got to work sharp on time, and the judges were: Dr. Heath, Fleet and Corps Superintendent Pearson, acted in the place of D. O. Drinkwater, who was unable to be present . After the Competition, Mrs. Blackwell, wife of Major-General Blackwell, K.e.B., attended to present the cup and prizes at the close of the Competition. Dr. Heath, after the close of the Competition, said it was the first time he had actd as a judge,
and he hoped he had done his best, as the result proved to be, the popular one: TractlOn Company, 173 points; Farnborough, 157; Blackwater, Aldershot Fleet and Aldershot o. 2. CompetitIon winners: Privates Read and Bryant, 53 pomts; runnersup Corporal Thomas and Private Vincent, 5o. The teams to the competition must be upon the fine show they made. When the compet1tlOn was finished refreshments were served, and the party settled down a very happy evening of dancing and games; the presence of the V.A.D.'s, Fleet and Aldershot added colour to the gathering, also our own urses from Readmg helped to add harmony to the. proceedings.
The gathering hroke up with a few wo.rds from Corps Superintendent \'V'interbourne, from Readrng, who hoped to be able to come again in the Aldershot area when Aldershot opened their headquarters on February I, 1933, and a vote o.f. thanks to the Farnborough Division, for making the vIsitors comfortable, and all the arrangements of the evening.
ST. JOB f\MBUL AN CE BRIG1\.D E
O. 4 (LA CASHIRE) D1STRICT. OLDHAM CORPS.
The annual dinner in connection with the Oldham Corps was held on Friday, ovember 18. Canon Mackintosh (President) was in the chair, and among others present were Commissioner \Y!. G. Smith, O.B.E., of the o. 4 District, the Mayor and layoress (Alderman and Mrs. Bardsley), Corps Surgeon J. e. Rowan, Divisional Surgeons e. Thompson and \V S. Booth, Lady Divisional Surgeons G. \Vilkinson and A. Mooney, Miss Lewis (matron of the Municipal Hospital), District Officer Colonel e. S. Redmond, Corps Superintendents J. Harrison and W. E. Naylor, Lady Corps Superintendents Miss L. Pugh, Miss Stott, Miss A. Stott, and Miss E. Haliday, Divisional Superintendents e. E. Withers and J. Howard, H. Chadwick, Councillor Stott (President of the Failsworth Division), and Hon. Corps Secretary J. HalL Apologies for absence were received from Dr. Wilkinson, the Chief
Constable (Mr. A. K. Mayall), Miss Oke (matron of Oldham Royal Infirmary), and others.
The Chairman, in moving the toast, "The Venerable Order of St. John," said it wa s one of the oldest Orders in existence and the y were all proud to be connected with it. In time of war the Order organi sed fund s and much of the ambulance work was carried on by member s of the Brigade.
Responding, Commissioner SmIth said they of being a department of the olde st order of chIv alr y In the world. The Order, which was founded over e1ght hundred years ago, was still carrying on the same work for which it was founded. Their work to-day was mor e humdrum and they seldom got really ex citing thi?gs to do. Referring to the increasing .number of road h.e said their road patrol servIce to -da y was bu s1er .than .It had ever been, and he expected it would be bU Sier sull in the future.
Corps Superintendent Harrison said that the streng th of the Corp s was increa sing and he h oped the member s o 13 (KI G S CROS S G R. ) DIV I ION.
were increasing in efficienc y They had forty laval reservists and forty Arm y reservis ts in the Corps and last, but not lea st, fifteen V.A.D. s attached to the aval service. The cadets were also increasing in numbers, but they could not get hold of the girls. There. were two patrol stations in the district, one at Grams Bar, which had had thirty official ca ses rep o rted, and the other at Failsworth, with 25 official cases He wanted the n:embers to record every case treated, whether major or rrunor and whether they were on or off dut y The Corps had also six surgeons at present, but he hoped have three more divisional urgeons hnked up WIth 1t shortly. He thanked all the officers for their co-operation and also the police for the assistance they gave them.
LIVERPOOL.
By snipping with a pair of scissors a tape stretched across the main entrance, the Countess of efton formally opened on Saturday, December 3, the new Liverpool headquarters of the t. John Ambulance Association and 2
Brigade at Liverpool. As the tape fluttered in halves, and the Countess stepped over the threshold, over 600 members of the Ambulance and Nursing Divisions broke into a cheer.
Before the opening ceremony the Countess, accompanied by the Lord Mayor (Mr. Alfred Gates) and Colonel J. T. \Voolrych Perowne (registrar of the Order of St. John), inspected the Liverpool Corps. Bouquets were presented to the Countess of Sefton and the Lady Mayoress, after which the Corps marched past the building, led by the Police Band.
The new building was purchased and equipped at a cost of about £2,500, and it includes a suite of offices, drill hall, and two lecture halls. During the speeches after the opening, the Countess of Sefton accepted an invitation to become vice-president of the Liverpool Centre. A public appeal was also made for funds, as a balance of £ 1,500 is still required.
The Lord Mayor, who presided, spoke of the splendid work done by the Brigade. "I think I am voicing the view of Liverpool," he said, " when I say that the existence of the St. John Ambulance is a source of considerable satisfaction. We must all publicly recognise its quiet and silent work. You have chosen a delightful site for your new building-right under the shadow of our beautiful Cathedral. Both buildings have something in common. While the Cathedral is there for spiritual healing, you are here for physical healing."
The acquisition of such a building, with its <;entral position and greater space and facilities for training, said th e Countess of Sefton, would put new heart and keenness into the whole body. Assuredly it would give an increased interest to the citizens of Liverpool in the value of the Brigade's work, and there could be no better way of recognising this than by helping to work off the expense incurred in the new headquarters. She hoped the building would be a centre of the chivalry and service for which the Venerable Order of St. John had stood through all the centuries.
Dr. Murray Cairns (Commander of the Order), Chairman of the Association and Corps Surgeon, proposed a vote of thanks to the Countess of Sefton, which was seconded and supported by Colonel D. C. Leyland Orton (Corps Superintendent) and Mr. J. Roberts (officer of the Order), hon. secretary of the Association. The Lord Mayor was thanked on behalf of the gathering by Colonel J. T. Woolrych Perowne (Knight of Grace), seconded by Colonel G. C. E. Simpson (Serving Brother), District Officer, and Alderman J. G. Paris.
Accompanied by the Lady Corps Superintendent (Dr. Margaret Joyce), the Countess of Sefton then went to the nurses' lecture hall, where she addressed about 200 nurses and 100 cadets-boys and girls. In the drill hall she talked to a gathering of 500 members of the Ambulance Division.
In the evening lOa officers and men attended a hot-pot supper and concert.
DARWEN.
That Darwen has become one of the most prominent towns in Lancashire in the matter of ambulance training has been in no small part due, as many people are aware, to the unsparing activity of Dr. John Willett. He is behind the scenes in every sphere of first-aid training locally, and Darwen ought never, and it is not likely, to forget the debt it owes to the doctor for his work in this connection.
He is still playing his part as enthusiastically as ever, and is one of the most honoured members of the Order of St. John. The roots he has planted at Darwen will long flourish, for there are now many individuals as keen as himself at work. Moreover, in addition to those who practice first aid, there are man y supporters who help in that other way so necessary to voluntary organisations, such as the Darwen St. John Ambulance Association. The interest shown by those people is one of the numerous testimonials to the appeal Dr. Willett's work has made. PADlHAM.
Padiham has a notable record of ambulance work.
This town's corps is amongst the pioneers of the St. John Ambulance Association in the North-West, having been in existence more than 40 years.
An old document reveals that when the Corps had its first review in 1890 about 220 men paraded. Uniform for ambulance men was then unknown, and it is recorded that" Some had hats of various shapes, some caps, and one, at least, came in a cricket suit."
Still, a beginning had been made, and the following year, when there had been formed the old North-East Lancashire District of the movement, the Padiham members were keen competitors for a cup which was won b y the Preston Corps.
In 1892 the ambulance men of Padiham marched to a review at Burnley, won not only the cup, but about 30 of the 40 prizes given in various competitions. FLEETWOOD.
The annual awards in connection with Fleetwood Ambulance and Nursing Divisions were distributed at the Ambulance Headquarters by Coun. G. M. Robertson, J.p., c.c.
In his annual report, Superintendent T. R. Bailey said that the present strength of the Ambulance Di vision was 52, including two medical officers.
During the year over l,OOO hours had been spent in public duty, and without any charge. The duties of the Nursing Division were not so prominent as the men's. When the nurses are on duty they are ge nerally at the base. "They have, what I think you will agree, a very useful, work in Fleetwood," said Mr. Bailey, "that is looking after a home comforts depot."
Before distributing the prizes, Councillor Rob.ertson said: "It seems to me that I am not the only one in Fleetwood who is unaware of the work that you are doing. Possibly a little more publicity about you would be of advantage to the public and yourselves. I have lived in Fleetwood all my life, and I thought I knew of mo st of the work that is going on in Fleetwood, but I must admit that what I have learnt to-night has been a revelation." ATHERTON.
In order to honour the occasion of the admission to the Order in the grade of Serving Brother of Mt. C. Fletcher> an illuminated address was presented to rum.
Mt. A. Lowe presided at the meeting and Commissioner Smith made th e presentation, outlining Mr. Fletcher's 16 years' service in ambulance work. Later, Mr. Fletcher presented the awards to members of the Ambulance and Nursing Divisions. Mr. Woodall moved, and Miss Pasguil seconded, the vote of thanks to Commissioner Smith.
Bryn Colliery Disaster, Edge Green.
On November 12 word came through that an explosion had occurred at Edge Green Colliery, Bryn. The rescue
team from Atherton was at once called out for duty. Superintendent Coulton, of Atherton Division, who is one of the rescue team, reported for duty, and was conveyed to the scene of the disaster. He went down the mine with his team and was down for ] 3t hours the first time, and then went down again on the Sunday night for another spell. They had on the rescue apparatus all the time they were down the mine, and it weighs about 60 Ibs. When H.R.H. the Prince of Wales visited Lancashire, Superintendent Coulton was one of the rescue party who was presented to him at Knowsley Hall, and was congratulated on the splendid work they did at the disaster.
CHEADLE.
The annual party of the Cheadle and Cheadle Heath Division was held at headquarters, the Emily B. Bell Memorial Hall, Cheadle Heath.
The party was largely attended, about 90 persons being present, which included the members' wives and friends, and the members of the Nursing Division. Amongst those prese nt were Assistant Commissioner C. H. Fowler J ones, County Officer J. A. K. Ferns, Corps Officer T. E. Carter, Superintendent and Mrs. Jodrell (Manchester and Salford Corps), Superintendent Mrs. Hardman (Nursing Division), Alderman G. Bennett (Hon. Vice-President), Divisional Surgeon and irs. K. D. Bean, Ambulance Officer and Mrs. F. W. Goddard, ex-Superintendent A. Howard, ex-Transport Officer and Mrs. J. H. M ycock, and Superintendent and Mrs. R. S. Barber
At the conclusion of high tea, the Superintendent presented his annual.report. He mentioned that the unit had just celebrated its loth birthday, and the figures for the ten years were interesting. During the whole of the period named the Division had maintained an average strength of ,po At the moment there were 48 members actually efficient. The number of cases of first aid rendered whilst on Brigade duty exceeded 2,100. No fewer than 386 men had passed Association examinations at Cheadle Heath and in addition 3 I men had obtained the nursing certificate. In June, 1926, the Division were presented by the Joint Committee of the Order of St. John and British Red Cross Society with a motor ambulance for duty in rural areas. A replacement car was n ecessary in May, 1929. During the six years and four months that the service had operated the mileage covered had reached the total of 48,3 74, and the number of patients carried totalled 4,3 1. The Superintendent welcomed the presence at the part y of Mr. Mycock, who, he said, was the first officer in charge of the transport service, and he paid tribute to Mr. Mycock's sterling value whilst serving with the Division.
Alderman Bennett accepted the report and congratulated the Division on such an excellent record.
A vote of thanks was accorded to everyone who had in provision of such an excellent repast, and speCIal mentIon was made of the hard-workin o- members of the Social Committee and the following ladies who capably assisted: Mesdames \Varburt on , Blair, Law, WIlks, Barber and Miss Garrick. Ambulance Officer Goddard supported this vote of thanks.
The evening was spent in dancing to the music provided by the Excelsior Dance Orchestra, and, in addition, a cmema show was provided by Dr. Bean, who entertained th.e company with an excellent Charles Chaplin film. Miss Ins .Jacgues gave some very dainty solo dance s; Mr. LewlS was highl y entertaining in Lancashire dialect 9
stories, and Mr. Harry Baker, violinist, gave several solos. The thanks of the Division were expressed to the artistes and also to the members of the o rchestra, who gave their serVIces.
CARLISLE.
On th e occasion of his return from London, after having been admitted as a Serving Brother in the Orde r of St. John, Superintendent L. Stamper of the Ambulance Division, was met at the railway sta ti on by the Mayor and Mayoress, the Assistant County Commjssioner, Lt.-Col. Maclaren and many members of the Ambulance and Nursing Di visions of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. The Mayor paid a tribute to Superintendent Stamper for all the hard work and organization in which he had been engaged for so many years on behalf of the ambulance movement in the city, and congratulated him upon the honour which had been conferred upon him by the Order. The Superintendent replied and expressed his thanks to the members of the Brigade, who had always so loyally supported rum in his efforts. Colonel Maclaren thanked the Mayor and Mayoress for the warm interest they had . shown by their presence with them on that occasion; hearty cheers were accorded to them as well as to Superintendent and Mrs. Stamper.
o. 5 DISTRICT.
GAl SBOROUGH DIVI SION.
A pleasing ceremony took place lately at Gainsborough at which Mr. F. F. Linley, ex-Superintendent of the Gainsborough Di vision, presented a bar to ex-Sergeant Goulding, who recently retired after 2 years' service, after which Sergeant Goulding presented Mr. Linley with a silver cigarette box in token of his work in the past for the Divi sion.
SOUTH KIRBY.
A billiard table filled with silver cups, shields, canteens of cutlery and other silverware gained at competitions in the past year, and no fewer than 98 individual awards, testified to one of the most successful years in the South Kirkby Ambulance Divi sion's history, at the annual presentation. The event was attended by most of the members of the men's, cadets' and women's ursing Di visions. Mr. E. Younge (President) was in the chair and was supported by Mr. R. A. Roeb uck, Ald. T. C. Amery (Pontefract Corps Superintendent), Superintendent Mrs. Robinson (P ontefract), Superintendents T. F. \V'ilkinson and Mrs. Pearce, Ambulance Officer C. Greasley, er.geants H. fome (secretary), R. \V'alters and E. A. Male.
The Chairman expressed the view that the granting of 98 awards was a wonderful achievement. The Brigade was in need of funds to carryon the good work. They wanted about £],500 to build headquarters of their own, and he pleaded to the members to put their shoulder to the wheel until this ambition had been realised.
Superintendent Amery encouraged the members in th ei r work and said they were carrying on a movement which was started in 1038. To-day there was more need than ever for the work owing to the speeding up of road traffic.
Mr. R. A. R oebuck presented the awards and said they wanted the co-operation of the local colliery officials The regrettable cata trophe which occurred at Frickle), Colliery on Decemb er 28 of last year undoubtedly brought that splendid Brigade before the eyes of th e public. The
magnificent work they did on that occasion gave him pride to think that the locality had such a wonderful organisation. He hoped that the public would help them to erect their own headquarter
A programme of music was given by Mrs. G V Kelly, Mr. F. T. Tooth, Mr. J G. Frost and a recitation by Sergeant R. \'V'alters, who were thanked by Superintendent \Vilkinson A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Roebuck on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mrs. T{pton.
FEA THER TONE.
The ninth annual dinner of the Featherstone Division of the Pontefract Corps was held recently. There was a large gathering. Corps Officer A. Leyland presided, and with him were the President of the Division (County Cr. E Corps Superintendent T. C. Amery, and Dlv1slOnai Surgeon J. B . Fairclough
The loyal toast baving been honoured, Corps Superintendent Amery presented to the President of the Division his badge of office. Councillor Edwards briefly voiced his appreciation of the honour. (Applause.)
The toast of cc The St John Ambulance Brigade" was proposed by Councillor Edwards. He said the Featherstone ambulance was bought" on tick," but it would not be very many years before it was paid for. The people of Featherstone ought to be proud of the work of the Brigade. The y had had the ambulance for two and a ha.lf years, and during that time it had travelled 7,972 rrules, and taken 300 cases annuall y away from Feathers tone. The public did not know the work and the time by ambulance men to the cause; and they did not do It for themselves, but for humanity.
In response, Corps Superintendent Amery recalled the formation of the Ambulance Brigade in tbe Pontefract district, nearly 25 years ago, and its growth since, from 16 members to about 5°°. Last year, he said, they raised £2,000 to carryon the work, but needed still more money, and would have to ask the public to do more than in the past. The Pontefract ambulance removed over 700 people last month; last year the members of the Pontefract Brigade put in 30,000 hours at practice for the benefit of the general public; attended 234 road accidents, and 2,366 ordinary cases. On the roads of the country during the year 18 deaths occurred every day.
" The Visitors" were toasted by Cadet Superintendent Corfield, in a brief address; and in reply Councillor G E. Guest, JP , expressed pleasure at the improvement of the Division. oticing the general efficiency, he had no doubt the members would endeavour to be efficient in other ways, and to remove the" tick" on the ambulance.
He knew Featherstone was the "Laik" district(laughter)-and that there was not much money there, but he also knew they would do their best.
Corps Secretary W. Banham proposed a toast to the honorary surgeons, and welcomed Dr. Fairclough back to Featherstone. D uri l1g his absence of just over 12 months, the speaker had received great help from Dr. Semple, and he did not know how the D ivision would have carried on without her assistance and lectures.
D ivisional Surgeon J B. Fairclough, in response, spoke of the need for new uniforms, and said the public did not realise the expenses incurred daily by the ambulance men If it had not been for Councillor Edwards, he said, they not have had an ambulance. It had been a great improvement. It was said that "Pontefract will do tomorrow what Featherstone does to-day "
A toast to the Host and Hostess, the artists, and the pianist, was proposed by Ambulance Officer R. Widdowson, and there were brief replies.
The pianist was Mr. J. \Villiams, and the artistes were Lance Corporal Dews and Messrs B. Johnson and A. Millard.
HEMSWORTH COLLIERY.
There was a large gathering on the occasion of the presentation of the annual awards to members of the Hemsworth Colliery Division. Mr. F. S. Elliott (senior under-manager at the IIemsworth Colliery) presided, and he was supported by Mr. C. S. Magee (colliery manager), MI. H. Aspinall (under-manager), Dr. M. B. Taylor, Corps Superintendent T. C. Amery (Pontefract), Officer Layland Officer). Cunliffe (Hemsworth Colliery DlVlSlon), and Mr. VIney, Treasurer of the Division. Hospitality was dispensed at the request of Mr. Magee, whose health was drank at the call of 1I. T. Garbett.
The said he was pleased to see the great interest taken In the St. John Ambulance movement by the men. at the Hemsworth Colliery, and he hoped it would be contInued. He recalled his first connection with the movement in the 80'S, and said great strides had been made in ambulance work since then. He admired the doctors for giving their time and labour to the education of young men in ambulance work, and added that he was glad to know the Hemsworth Colliery Division had d o ne well during the past year, though he hoped the membership would be considerably augmented during the coming year.
Mr. Magee said that was his se cond public appearance In Hemsworth, the first being on the occasion of the Hospital Sunday in Vale Head Park, and in both the and hospital he was not only Interested, but they had his greatest support. His first point of comment that night would be almost one of remonstrance, because they had not given him sufficient work to do. There were altogether 32 awards to be presented, and he would have been much more pleased had there been twice or three t.imes the number. The ambulance movement was wonderful organisation, cont1nued Mr. Magee. Practically every town and village had their own ambulance men. He had seen these men on duty at main cross roads many times. They were also to be in their uniforms at football matches, places of entertamment, and at other functions where their services might required, the fact which had always impressed 1tself upon him, as he was sure it must have done upon everybody else, was that, although they were connected with a voluntary organisation, these men not only inspired confidence but commanded respect wherever they went. Mr. Magee went on to congratulate the Hems",:orth Colliery Division on winning the Walton Cup, for which 29 teams competed last year. That cup at the present time, he said, adorned his sideboard at home, and he was very proud of it .
. An interesting interlude provided by the presentatlOn. of a to Mr. Dan 1cholls in recognition of his serVIces as Instructor to the D ivision, and as a token of the esteem of the members. Officer Cunliffe, who made the presentation, eulogised the services of Mr. Nicholls, and expressed the hope that there would be more members next year, because he knew tbat the more members Mr. icholls had the greater was the pleasure he derived from h is work.
Mr. Nicholls, in gratefully acknowledging the unexpected gift, gave an assurance that he would continue to do his best for the D ivision, always hoping that they would eventually satisfy Mr. Magee's ambition and win the Wood Shield.
Corps Superintendent Amery gave an interesting address on the work of the St. John Ambulance Association, and at the close a vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Magee, the Chairman, artistes, and all who had contributed to the enjoyable and successful gathering.
o. 6 DISTRICT.
NORTHUMBERLAND A D D U RHAM AREA.
Officers' Conjeref1ce.-An Officers' Conference was held in the Connaught Hall, ewcastle-on- Tyne, on Saturday, ovember 12.
County Commissioner Stanley Embleton presided, supported by members of the County taff, and about 100 Ambulance and ursing Officers attended.
A number of subjects, which had been submitted for consideration, were ventilated, and their discussion proved most interesting.
The opportunity was also taken by members of the Staff to impress upon Officer s sundry points tending to the greater efficiency of the work of the Brigade.
After the formal proceedings, tea was served in the Y. LC.A. Cafe
Voluntary Aid Detachments.-An interesting Lecture on " Gas and Chemical Warfare," was given by Colonel J. Maxwell Gover, D.S.O., T.D., M.D., County Surgeon, at Headquarter", on \Xlednesda y, D ecember 14, to members of the local V. A. Detachments.
Social Gatheril1gs.-\'I,' ith the approach of Christmas, there has been the usual crop of Dances, \Vhist Drives, Dinners, etc., arranged by various Divisions in the Area. These have proved most successfu l gatherings, but in one case-Houghton-Ie- pring-the proposed event has had to be postponed, owing to a severe epidemic of influenza in the neighbourhood.
COfllpelitions.-The preliminary rounds of the Di strict Ambulance Competitions are now well advanced, but there :pas been a regrettable falling-off in the number of entries from ur ing Divisi ons.
The Di strict Finals will be held 1n ewcastle on 1arch 25, 1933·
HULL AND EAST RIDI NG COUNTY.
The annual dance in connecti on with R eckitt's ursing Division was held at the end of ovember and was attended by about 400 members, friends, and sup porters. featur e of the event was the prize wh1ch took place during the evening, when MISS G. Waterland (a member of the Division) wa awarded Reckitt' s Divis.ional Trophy (and first prize), and t,he Bilton Cup, which IS open for competition by all ursing members of the Hull Corps. Miss \Vaterland 1S also the holder of the "Morison Shield" which she won a few months ago. This hield is open for competition by all member s of the Hull Corps, both ambulance men and nurses. The second prize was awarded to Miss Jackson, whilst Miss McGavin and 1iss Southwick " tied" for third prize.
The prizes were presented by Irs. Cecil Harrison (Lady Corps Superintendent), who paid tribute to the
valuable work of the Lady Divisional Superintendent of Reckitt's ursing Division (Mrs. Haley), whose untiring efforts are responsible for the splendid efficiency of the Division.
A vote of thanks to Mrs. Harrison, who represented the Hull Corps, along with Corp s Secretary C. Batley, and Lady Corps Officers Mrs. Howell and Miss Barron, was proposed by County Officer-in-Charge, Mr. W. T. Atkinson, and seconded by Miss Dunn.
No. 7 DISTRICT.
DISTRICT COMPETITIONS.
These were held in Shrewsbury for Nursing and Ambulance Divisions, on December 3 and 10 respectively.
In the ursing Competition seven teams entered, four for the District Shield and three for the Per ks Cup, the latter presented by Alderman Perks for the best team of novices.
The judges were: Major John Orton, M.D. (Commissioner o. 3 Western District), Divis ional Surgeon R. C. Davison (Wolverhamptoo), Miss Bedingfield ( latron, Royal Salop Infirmar y), and Miss Wilson (Assistant Matron).
The District Shield went to Shrewsbury No. 2. Division team (captained by Miss Bull ock) , which obtained )I 3 marks out of a possible 430, and the Perks Cup \vas won by Oswe stry, with a total of 254 (the tests and standard of marking being identical for both trophies).
Lady Corbet, who was formerly Lady Divisional Superintendent for Shrewsbury, very graciously presented the trophies, each member of the winning teams also receiving a small personal prize given by Lady Benyick and others. The County Commissioner proposed a vote of thanks to Lady Corbet, to the judges for their admirable work, t o aU those who had helped in organising the competition (especially Mrs. E. R. Andrews, Lady County Officer, and Superintendent 1liss Corser), and to the stewards, time-keepers, and" patients."
There was a large attendance, including Red Cross and V.A.D. County Staff. Tea was much enjoyed at the finish.
In the Ambulance Competition, the contest was very keen, and seven teams presented them elve. The District was again fortunate in the judges, ecuring Captain Henton Wfhite, M.D. (Commissioner for Birmingham), and Dr. C. E. Salt (Commissioner Denbighshire Centre).
The Di trict Cup was won by Shrewsbury ( ergeant A. V. Lloyd's team) with a total of 340 marks out of a possible 495, and the Cureton Cup (awarded to the " runners-up") went to Hereford City ( mbulance Officer G. 1 Bullock team), who came a close second with 33I} marks.
The Iayor of hrewsbury, 11r. R. Man ell, presented the trophies, and said that this kind of thing was something quite new to him. He greatly admired the pirit of service and self-sacrifice which actuated Brigade members.
The County Commis ioner proposed the usual yotes of thanks, being especially grateful to Ambulance O fficer ' E. Edward and ouoty ergeant-Major Vaughan for their a sistance, and to the members of the two hrev. sbury Nursing Divisions for providing tea. There was again a large attendance.
No.8 (DUKE OF CONNAUGHT'S) DISTRICT.
The Guildford Division was highly praised at the annual inspection. The inspection was made by District Officer J. Flavin, who was accompanied by Corps Officers D. W. Wells and C E. Chaplin. Amongst those p.t;,esent were the Bishop of Guildford (Dr. J. H. Grieg), who presented the awards, ir Arthur Martindale (Hon. President), and Lady Martindale, the Mayor of Guildford (Councillor Wm. Harvey), Mrs. F. H. Cook (Hon. Vice-President), Mr. Cecil Stoughton (Treasurer) and Dr. Heward Bell (Divisional Surgeon). The Division was in charge of Divisional Superintendent J. D. Rutter.
In his remarks, District Officer Flavin said it was a very pleasant duty for him to perform, and he would like to say how pleased he was with the inspection. He congratulated the members on having such a fine Corps. He was sure it must be a source of great pleasure that their equipment was so fine, and he was sure also that the town and district were proud of such an organisation. He also congratulated Hon. Sergeant K. E. Bucke upon earning the Service Medal.
The Bishop, in presenting the awards, referred to the history of the Order, and said he could not help thinking of their kindliness and helpfulness. He was sure that there was never a more high standard of work than that displayed by the Guildford Corps.
Sir Arthur Martindale said they would be glad to know that the District Officer was not dissatisfied with the inspection, and with his inspection of the heldquarters on the previous evening. They highly appreciated the attendance of two of the busiest men in Surrey-the Bishop of Guildford, and the Mayor of Guildford. He appealed for young men to come forward and help in the work, and he congratulated the officers on having such an able body of men behind them.
The Mayor said it had given him great pleasure to witness the demonstration of their work. Sometimes they might think their work was not appreciated, but he could assure them that it was. Of all the social services, he thought theirs was most exacting, and on behalf of the people of Guildford, he thanked them for their work.
Demonstrations of restoring persons overcome· by gas, and other forms of first aid work were given, and were watched with much interest by several members of the public.
GUILDFORD.
A post office robbery by armed raiders who left the postmaster bound, gagged and wounded was the up-todate setting for the annual team competitions of the Guildford Nursing Division. Five teams took part, and for their test they had to attend to the unfortunate "postmaster," who suffered from gunshot wounds and fractured ribs.
The judges were: Dr. Lionel Lankester and Miss A. M. Davis, and the competition, which was for the Knowles Cup, was won by Ambulance Sister Miss Reeves' team, comprising Ambulance Sisters Miss Taylor, Miss Martin and Miss Saunders, who gained 90t marks. Mrs. Ede's team was second with 90 marks.
Others present were: Lady Peters, Dr. F. A. Belam, Dr. Cecil Lankester, Dr. Rolleston, Miss Campion, Miss
King, Divisional Superintendent J. D. Rutter, and Corps Superintendent J. \'{1. Lambert.
Lady Superintendent Mrs. Henry presented the cup to the winners, and at the conclusion refreshments were served.
BRIGHTON.
Dr. Corbet Fletcher, the Assistant-Surgeon-in-Chief, had a big and pleasant task when he inspected the divisions of the Brighton Corps. The parade was under the command of Corps Superintendent G. B JupP, who was assisted by Corps Officer H. J. Gracey (Serving Brother, St. John Ambulance Brigade), and Corps Sergeant-Major L. Hughes, and the inspecting officer seemed well pleased with all that he saw.
There were on parade the Brighton Police Divisions, under Superintendent Anderson, and Ambulance Officers Anscombe and Virgo; Brighton Town Ambulance Division, under Superintendent T. E. Marsh (Serving Brother, St. John Ambulance Brigade) and Ambulance Officers Fisk and Brown; Special Constabulary Division, under Superintendent A. Dunford and Acting Ambulance Officer Sheldon; Preston Nursing Division, under Lady Superintendent Miss Collinson and Lady Ambulance Officer Miss Mills; Brighton Nursing Division, under Lady Superintendent Miss H. Theobald (Serving Sister, St. John Ambulance Brigade), Lady Ambulance Officer Beaumont, and Lady ursing Officer Miss Gorringe; Cadet ursing Division (girls from 10 t.o 18 years of age), under Miss Collinson and Mrs. Maynard; and the 3fd and 13th Company of the Boys' Brigade, who formed a guard of honour, were also inspected by him. Altogether there were 130 on parade, and included in the Cadets were the two daughters of Corps Superintendent Jupp.
Later, demonstrations were given in first aid work by all the Divisions.
The Special Constabulary Band, under Bandmaster Holman (by kind permission of the Chief Constable and the Chief Special Constable) ,played the musical honours for Dr. Corbet Fletcher.
SPECIAL CONSTABULARY.
Thirty members of the Special Constabulary were examined in first aid at the examinations held in June last, with only one failure. Eleven were examined in connection with the Instructional Classes, eight obtained their first certificate, one his second certificate or voucher, one his medallion, and one failed. Nineteen were examined at the Brigade re-examinations, I passed for voucher or second certificate, and eight for medallions.
There are now 5 members of the Special Constabulary who have qualified to render" First Aid to the Injured," nine of whom have passed three examinations and obtained their medallions as above, and 5 have obtained their voucher or second certificate. All but two or three of this total number obtained their certificates through the Instructional Classes held for the Special Constabulary, whose lecturer is Dr. Drynan. About 2 5 members have joined the Special Constabulary Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade.
No. 9 DISTRICT.
The annual inspection of the Launceston Division and the Cadets provided an interesting evening. The
"turn out" was certainly a very smart one, and both this and the efficiency of the members in their practical tests deserved everything County Officer Perkin had to say of them. Among the tests I was particularly struck with the manner in which a case of a patient with a fractured spine was dealt with. Improvised splints were used, and the rigidity of the body which it was so essential to secure before the patient could be lifted on to the stretcher seemed to me to be quite perfect. As the Mayor said , the inhabitants of the town and district ought to be proud of their ambulance division, as well as of the Cadets. They are members of an organisation which has its branches spread over the country like a great network of beneficent service for the alleviation of suffering, and that Cornwall is well to the fore in th1s work is evident, not only at Launceston but in other parts of the county.
under Divisional-Superintendent Mrs. Margaret Warren' The inspecting officer expressed his admiration of the efficiency of both the men's and the women's branches. Miss Morrow handed the general efficiency cup (presented by Mr. Langley Jones) to the Chelmsford Division, Mr. A. \X!. Lindsell receiving the trophy. The prize awarded in a competition for new recruits was given to Mr. H. G. Richell.
There was a large gathering at the opening of the headquarters. The Mayoress was accompanied by the Mayor (Councillor H. Wright, M.B.E.), the President of the Division (Brigadier-General J. T. Wigan, CB., CM.G., D.S.O., J.P.), Mrs. Wigan, Alderman Spalding, Canon Morrow, the Rev. O. L. Whitmee, Mrs. C H. de Rougemont, Miss Meeson, and others, The flag presented by ursing Sister Hawkes was unfurled The Mayoress
IPSWICH MEDICAL COMFORTS DEPOT.
B ACK Row (from left) :-District Officer F. H. Gooderham, District Officer 'V; Ramsey (Superintendent -in -Charge of Depot), District Surgeon W. F Fryer, District Officer J. E. Death (Han. Sec.), and Mr. G. T. Baylis, J.P.
FRONT Row (from left) :-Mr. R. E. Hale, Lady District Officer Miss L. Haggar, A.R.R.C., Dr. S. O Eades (Chairman), Mr. J. McFadyen, J.P. (Vice-Chairman), Lady Corps Officer Miss M. Hart (Lady Superintendent of Depot), and Mr. T. R. Parkington.
No. 10 DISTRICT.
CHELMSFORD HEADQUARTERS.
The new headquarters of the Chelmsford Division were opened on Saturday by the Mayoress ( 'Irs. Hugh Wright) The headquarters are conveniently situated.
The building was formerly the recreation-room attached to the Chelmsford V.A.D. Hospital during the war, when it stoo d at the rear of Chelmsford Hospital. Towards the cost of £zoo, £120 has been collected. Mr. A. E. Wiseman, A.R.LB.A., gave his services as Hon. Architect.
Prior to the opening, Mr. H. Langley Jones, Assistant Commissioner, accompanied by Mrs. Sybil Porter, Lady District Superintendent, inspected the Chelmsford Ambulance Division and the Sandon Nursing Division. There was an excellent muster. the men being in charge of Divisional Superintendent WI. E. Norfolk, and the nurses
then unlocked the building, and wished success to the work to be carried on with.in.
Mr. Langley Jones said that in the search for the site for those headquarters, valuable help was given by General \'{1igan and Alderman Spalding, and they were also indebted to the Congregational Church officers and other friends.
Prayer was offered by Canon forrow, and the Rev. O. L. Whitmee read a passage of Scripture. Canon Morrow performed the dedication, and the Mayoress formally declared the headquarters open, after which she was presented with a bouquet by little Mis Ridgeon. General \X!igan, in proposing thanks to the Mayoress, congratulated the Chelmsford Ambulance Superintendent Norfolk seconded, and the Mayor replIed, saying the work in the Chelmsford district had been given an excellent lead by General and Mrs. Wigan.
West Riding V .A. D. Com petitions.
The finals of the West Riding V.A.D. competitions were held on Saturda y, November 19, at Harewood Barracks, Leeds, when H.R.H. the Princess Royal presented the prizes.
The was received by Col. E W. Stanyforth, m the unav01dable absence of the Chairman of the Joint Council, Sir Edward Brooksbank.
After Her Ro yal Highness had inspected a Guard of Honour of V.A.D.s, Brig.-General W. Sandys, County Controller, reported on the competition and It had, he sai d, been a satisfactory year, Judtpng b y the increase in numbers and general efficIency. New detachments had been formed durinothe year in Denb y Dale, Yeadon, Wetherby and Doncaster, making 41 in all, with a membership of over 1,000, as against 973 in the previous year
The results of the competitions were extraordinarily satisfactory, although fewer of the men's detachments had. entered teams for competition. It was a splendid ach1evement for the St. John Ambulance Brio-ade b whose members provided all the competing teams.
General Sandys pointed out that competitions were held any personal reward but to encourage team SpU1t He regretted that owing to economies there been no hospital training this year, but hoped It. would be possible to renew it next yea r.
Speakmg on the results of th e competitions, Col. A. haying praised the work generall y, criticised vanous little points, one criticism being that the detachments, although excellent in Horne ?\ursmg, were rather behind in First Aid, which was of more vital importance.
Lady Perrott, R.R.C., Lady Superintendent-in-Chief of the St John Ambulance Brigade, was most cordially welcomed, and with her was Col. de la Pr yme , representing V.A.D. Headquarters He thanked the West Ridin g for the support it gives to the movement, and stated that only in three other counties, including London, was there a membership of over 1,000.
Those who most kindly undertook the duties of judges were :- For the practical test: Miss Barron, A .R.R.C. , 1atron of York Military Hospital; Miss Ahearn, A.R .R.C., Matron of Catterick' Miss Innes R.R. c., Matron of Leeds Infirmary Miss Hall' Sister at York 11ilitary Hospital. For the oral test Col. Wear, C.M G., T.D.; Capt Vachell, R.A.M.C. ; Capt. Burridge, R. A .M.C. (T. ); and Capt. Stoddard Scott, R. A.M .C. The uniform was judged by Miss Ashberry and Mrs. Geldard, Lad y Di strict Officers of the St. J ohn Ambulance Brigade.
After the presentation of the challenge cups, General Sandys proposed a vote of thanks to the Princes s R oyal, and this was seconded b y the Lord Mayor of Leeds (A lderman R. H. Blackburn), who said that Leeds had no more welcome visitor than the Princess.
The results of the competitions were :-
Senior Women (27 entries).-1st prize, Bin gham Cup, V.A .D. 44 Meltham, 95.6; 2nd prize, Miss Ashberry
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Cup, V. A. D. 78 Leeds, 94.9; 3rd prize, Mrs. HilI Cup, V.A.D. 36 York, 93.8; 4th prize, Mrs. Morkill Cup, V.A.D. 190 Sheffield, 93.0 marks.
junior Women (4 mtries).-1st prize, Lady Kathleen Pilkington Cup, V .b. .D 2 Wakefield, 84; 2nd prize,. Mrs. Norton Cup, V.A.D. 78 Leeds, 77 .9 marks.
Senior Men (5 entries) -ls t prize, Bingham Cup,. V.A.D. 61 Barnsley, 87 marks.
junior Men. - Ist prize, Earl of Scarborough Cup,. V.A.D. 57 Worsboro', 74 marks.
No. I (Prince of Wales) District.
OFFICERS'
ANNUAL DIN ER AND DANCE.
The most important social function of the Officers of No. District, in the form of a dinner and dance, to ok place on Saturda y, December 3, at the Hotel Great Central, Marylebone.
The company, which was larger than usual, numbering 275, were received in the Winter Garden by the Commissioner) Lieut .-Col. F. A. Bro oks, and Miss Rideout, the Lad y District Superintendent Amongst the gues ts invited b y the District were :Maj.-Gen. The Earl of Scarborough, K.G. (SubPrior); Field-NIarshal the Viscount Allenby and Lady Allenby; Maj.-Gen. Sir P ercival Wilkinson (SecretaryGeneral) and Lady Wilkinson; Lady Perrott (Lady Superintendent-in-Chief) ; Colonel J. L. leeman (Chief Commis sioner Bri gade Overseas) ; Lieut.-Col. Sir Hugh Turnbull (Commissioner City Police); Sir Walter Allen (Commandant Metropolitan Special Police); Very R everend the Dean of Bocking.
The lo yal toast having been proposed by the Chairman, Lieut -Col. F. A. Brooks, Assistant Commissioner Dr. E. McIntyre proposed" The Visitors," and said that the District welcomed all the visitors who honoured them with their presence, and wished he could mention them all b y name. He added that the presence of their ub-Prior again showed the interest he took in No. D istrict, and remembered with pleasure that he had inspected them during the Centenary year
Lord Allenby, he said, had al so shown great interest in them b y inspecting the Di strict this year, as also on a previous occasion, and his remarks to the Commissioner after his inspection had given them much encouragement. - The District was also delighted to have again with them their late Chief Commissioner, Sir Percival Wilkinson, whose work for the Bri gade they would always remember and appreciate Field-Marshal the Viscount Allenby, in responding for the visitors, said he was pleased to be present with the Officers of No.1 District that evening, as he had seen th em at work on tw o occasions , and was glad to be with them when at play. II e stressed the importance of their work, and emphasised the irony of the increasing calls on ambulance workers' services in these days of ceaseless scientific invention and mechanical pro gress He commended the modern Crusaders of the streets of London, where he saw
accident and sudden death accounted for more lives than the infidels of the Middle Ages ever did.
Colonel J. L. Sleeman (Chief Commissioner Overseas) also responded for the visitors, and remarked that he was most gra teful to No 1 Di strict for so often, besides offering hospitality to his overseas members, giving them also the opportunities of seeing how public duties, etc., were carried out in London. He said that he received frequent requests from overseas memb ers, who had b ee n in England, to give their fraternal greetings to the members of No. 1 Di strict.
The Sub-Prior, The Earl of Scarborough, proposed the last toast, that of" The Prince of Wales's District and the Chairman." He said that it gave him much pleasure to propose the t oast, as he knew of the 'excellent work that was being done, having had so many opportunities of seeing it. He remarked that members of the Bri gade were nowadays more than ever called on to render Good Samaritan-like services to their fellow men. He said, " their's is an unselfish work, founded on the inspiration of an age-long humanitarian tradition-a labour of love for which they asked no reward save the consciousness of a duty done." He added, " When the spirit of service gets hold of us, it tends to dominate us for the rest of our lives, and no better respon e to the Prince of Wales's recen t appeal for social service could be made." He was glad to learn that durin g the last five years, since the Chairman had been the Commissioner-in-Charge of the D istrict, their numbers had increased by 50 per cent.
The Chairman, Lieut.-Col. F. 1\. Brooks, on behalf of the Di strict, thanked the Lord ub-Prior for his kind appreciation of their work, for corning as it did from one who had a complete knowledge of every branch of the Order's activities, it would be a very great encouragement to them all to continue their work. The Chairman stated that the work of the present year had been heavy, as they had had almost daily increased demands for their services. He was glad to announce that since Januar y, 1,.+30 new member had been enrolled, a much greater number than in the previous year, and they had attended up to the end of ovember last 16,798 cases. The total attendances at street dLltie s, cinemas, dirt tracks, and dog racing, etc., had been 80,5 H. He thanked the Divisional Officers for their loyalty to him, and their ready respon e to all hi d ema nds, and would Ii ke to congraulate some of them on their recent literary studies as more seemed now to read his Distri ct Orders. He also thanked most sincerely the members of his District Staff, and said that with such support his work was made easy, because he was conceited enough to think that he had the confidence of the majority of them. In conclusion, he again thanked the Lord ub-Prior for his interest in the Di strict and his « encouraging words," and said that they would endeavour to deserve his appreciation b y making it not only No. in numerical order, but also A.l in efficiency.
No. 1 DISTRICT.
EASTERN AREA. I SPECTIO
Four Eastern Area Nursing Divisions, o. 8 (East Ham), o 25 (Beckton), o. 27 (West Ham), and No. 43 (Bromley-by-B ow), were inspected by Lady Perrott, R.R.C., the Lady Superintendent-inChief, at Lathom Road Schools, East Ham, on the evening of Thursday, November 17·
Lady P errott was accompanied by Lieut.-Col. F. A. B rooks, the Commissioner; Miss Rid eout, the Lady District Superintendent; and Miss Lethbridge, Staff Officer.
I n the absence of Capt . Kendall, who unfortunately was indisposed, the Lady Superintendent-in-Chief was received by the Staff Officers of the Eastern Area, Col. Hamilton, the County Surgeon; l\.1r. C. J. Fitch, Di strict Officer; and Miss Curtis, the Lad y District Officer.
Lady Perrott inspected the uniforms, and congratulated the Divisions on thei r smartness, the only criticism called for being in re spect of the tying of the strings on some of the Officers' caps. Th e bows were much too large.
Lady Perrott next expressed a wish to ee the mbulance Sisters carry out some bandaging and artificial respiration work. he complimented the Sisters on their bandaging , but was not so satisfied with the display of artificial respiration.
In the course of her remarks, the Lady uperintendent-in-Chief expressed her satisfaction at the very large amount of hospital and public duty carried out by the Officers and members of the four Di\Tisions, and congratulated Mrs. 1Iorrish, the Lady uperintendent of the East Ham Divi sion, on having a most efficient Voluntary id Detachment, including many mobile members. She appealed to the other Di\ isions to try and form Voluntary Aid Detachments as soon as po sible
Corresponde nce .
To the Editor, T
IR,-There was some corresp ondence in your columns last year as to the hold er of the earliest medallion It may therefore interest your readers to know that we ha\.Te lateh seen a Fir t Aid Certificate numbered 58, which issued to ir Charles Iggle den in 1879,- as the result of the class organised by the 1\shtord Centr of the i\S OClation. The certificate i igned b y the Duke ot EdInburg h (President), J. ooper \Vilkin on urgeon Instructor), Frederic E e ( urgeon and John Creery (Local Honorary Secretary).
. it Charles Igglesden i an Officer of the Order, and Honorary President of the Ashford Corps of the St. J ohn mbulance Brigade.
A. Cum \.C, Chief S ecrefmy.
Questions and Answers.
HCMoUR I)J Ex UrI _-\'TIO
G. \\7. (\'X"e t Ealing).-In a recent examination I asked a candidate how many yarieties of bleeding there ",,·ere. T my intense amusement, he replied: " Three: artillery, capistollary, and I forget the name of the other kind in ,,-hich the blood comes from the veins." I send the joke to you becau e I think that it is good enough for THE' GAZETTE.
1 agree, am! thank ),011 for )'0111' letter.- C. F. LI"G OF TRETCHER.
H, L. (Poole).-Please tell me which is the buckleend of a tretcher sling, I ha,·e alwaL under. tood that the end of the sling " 'ith strap attached is termed c( the buckle end"; but I haye recenth- been told that this is not so, and I want to be on this point. aile end of the Jlil/g has a leather strap which ;s IIJed fo bind together the Call1'tlS and the poles of a closed .rtretcher The other fIId of the sllli,e, is kJloJl'n as « the b!lckle wd."
F.
ARTIFICHL RE WITH BROKE:\" RIB.
F. C. (Fulham) -Please tell me how we hould apply artificial re piration in the case of a patient who has been pulled out of the "\.vater, apparently drowned, and who is also suffering from a broken rib. Of course, )'o/( realise tbat the diagno,ris of fmc/und ribs with an 1II1COllScioJlS oj' aJ] asphJ1xiated patient iJ- a tlJost diflimlt proposition Be that as if 1JJq)', tbe official al1swer to )'0111' que']' (n.'hich I obtained from a nJelllber of the Revision COlllmittee) is that fractllred ribs are 110t J1ecessari/;' a contraindicatioJl to the St. John Prone Pres.ruJ'e ]vIethod 1})hich IJlust be JJlodified in its applicatioll so that no pressure likely to iJ!jllre the lungs Lr placed IIPOI1 the fracttlred ribs. Schafer's 11fethod differs ;11 that plusflre is exerted 011 the loins chiefly. . C. F. OF DELIRIC\L
F. R. (Sheffield).-The N"ursing Textbook (p. 9 8) describes Delirium, for which it gives as leading sign: C( frequent plucking at bed-clothes." Is not this the kind of Delirium which precedes death, and why should this be so ?
The sign is not necessarilY a premrsor of death. Deliriflm is a derangement of consciousness, characterised by ilJcoherelJce of thought and evidenced by various expressions and actions. It occurs most frequentlY il1 feverish conditions " but it may accompany great exhaustion (as in the onset of death), extreme pain, sleeplessness, and mental distress. If may also be caused by poisons, such as alcohol and belladonna, or by impurities of the blood from heart and lung disease, or from disorders of the liver and kidneJ'. N. C. F. D ETAILS OF BED-MAKING.
F. C. (ShefEeld).-Please tell us why, for routine bed-making, the Revised Nursing Textbook omits the large mackintosh sheet which seems to me to be so essential.
This sheet is probablY omitted partlY because for ordil1aJY cases it is not necessary, and partlY because its purchase would involve patient in u!!J'ustijiable expmditure. EvidentlY the Revision Committee disagree lvith YO!I as to its being " so necessary."
N. C. F.
ROLLFR B \"D \GE FOR FR \C'J RJ-oD CLAVICLF.
A. A. (Am.blcside). - 1 note "\.\ ith surprtse that the diagram for Treatment oC Fractured (layiclc has not been altered in the Reyiscd ursing Textbook (p. 37), although long ago (J uly, 1926, to be exact) YOLI agreed with the criticism of a Brigade urgeon, who In another place \note to YOLl and pointed out here thls diagram is incorrect. In hi letter he stated that, if the bandage is applied in the line of rhe arrows, the forward dIsplacement would be aggravated instead of dimini hed, because the elbow would be pushed backward when it ought to be pushed forward.
A.£JI t'it'1J1S are still the Jallle. 1 rIll} co,.rf.r!>olldenl (olhern'i,re the Br(f!,ade- mgfolJ) elllpbtlJised, the IIIaill poil/I.r about Treatment of .Fractllred C Im'icle are: sboll/rlt'r /hlck, elbon ' forn'ord. Tbe error in tbe diagralll lIri.reJ /Jell/We the bandage, is ShOlJIII rOlllld the hac/;. 0/ the //Iodel illstead of bemg fonrard rOlllld tht arm Just brion' the piflwd loop, alld thellct aCTO.rs Iront of chf.rl to the tminjllred shoulder. N. C. F.
Interesting Case Reports.
By N. CORBET FLETCHER, M.A., LB., B.Chlr. (Canrab).
M. R. C.S., etc" Assistaot-Surgeon-in-Chief, The ·t. John Ambulance Brigade. \..,F RrpoR 1 " (). 60.
The OH1ccr-ln-( barge of the Police Corp, Brigade OYer cas, report. the elltcient performance of first aid undl.r the following circllmst:lIlCes :-
On February 14, 1932, Constable B. T. 1\hh:1 retiring home afrer night duty \\ hen he obsl'nocd a crowd ncar an dectric "\.\-i re P()st, and found that 3 boy, who had caught hold of one of the wire, of an electric lamp, was stuck to (he post. e\ eral per ons in the crmni had tOLichni thc bo) and recein:d minor shocks The Constahle, who happened [0 be wearing rubber shot:s, :It once n.:rno\'l:d the uncon ciou bov from the \\ ire, and carri d him a short distance from ir.
Then, disco\ ering' that had ceased, the onstable commenced arti ficial rcspi ration on the spot, and in half an hour was successful in rc tarting breathing. he rell1m u.l the bo\ [0 the Pollce tation, and later to hospital. \1L"anwhilc he placed two mt;n with in tructions not to allow anyone to touch the 'wire until the Superintendent of the Po\\:er tation (whom he notIfied had had the short circuit of the 0\ erhead wire remedied.
CmnrE!'-:T.-II is plea.ring to record ),et (Illother CtlJe 01 efficient actioll 011 the part oj a Il/{'II/ber of Ih(' Cel'/on Police Co/ps, alld to /lole holl' tbor01lghIY be accolllpli.rht'fitbe Ihree great objects oj fir st aid. In sbort, be U'(IJ /lot cOlJlenl w;tb resmillj!, a/ld his palielll to life,. but hf also anticipated the need for preveJ1tiof1 of to the and he also proZJided proper tmllsport jor tiJe prompt removal oj patient to ho.rpital. In Ihis cOIJfJ('clioJJ II iJ wortby of record that nl;tb asp)!yxla due 10 electric sbock lve must per.rf:Vere 1vith artificial respIration for al leasl four hours.
Eruted
Cadet News.
by MRS.
To ALL l R CADEl ,
TWEEDALE,
A.R.R.C.. J.P.
Ma\ we once again \.vish you all a v<:r) happy) car, with good health and prosperity.
The annual presentation or certl(tcates to the Roche Cadets was held in Ihe \mhulanc:c DI'III r Jail, Rochdale, on Tucscl,l), '\.f)\ emher 29·
The large hall was crowded. 'I"he .Chief Con table (I J. J faworth, Esq.) pre.:senled the certificates, and expressed pk:lslIl:e that many wer.c present, tbereby imllcallng the Interest they wen.: taking In the training.
The: volunran' work underraken hy the :t. John Ambubnce Brig;de was, he !iaid, well known and appreciated Iw the.: ro\\'nspeople, and the extent of till': examination SlIC'Cl'SSCS was a wonderful tribute.: to the cnc.:rgy and eothusiasm of sllch lcade.:rs as Mrs. Tweedalc.
The hier Constahle thcn prc<;<.:ntcd the f'JJlo\\'ing .tnd Il1cdalliun :-
Sc;t.tnJ Bo. 1'I'ainin '. - 1.:\\\·rc11('<' ·rnith, 11.11' Id B rker, Ll."(Jrge ( raln'(';c, Cyril} letehc:r, J. ck H.lrl!n:a, , :lnJ \\ hitworth S,*lInming n I 1.1 C .1\ from \\. ter. John llarnmctl. Iwndicraft. - Il.lflld B.lrk r, (yril J.ll'k H.lr'rC:l\e, Lcon:lrJ Lee \\ hitcht.ld, I t'OI anI h IdJ, \rthur Dixon, hrnl: llarri on, H. Ix; Iluming lun, Ix lie • hur ck', Ronald J !l and D n.ld Ihwrnhir!1t:.
I lome • u H'llce mith" .1Il1lld \\ hil\\'(lrth, Jack Merrick, J. ck Hibb.: t. Dezrick \\ alke!, J. I Dixon, B ·rnarJ C'I\ ru h, Je,e I\u h, 1 h Bradley, and r-Il c.hacl leD ,nald. '\ \ mUt (If!lu ,lie: , ryi!:c. 1.< \\ hi,ehead, Leonard lfidd, J ck lIaq ;rCl\ e , Cyril Hetcher. liarold Barker, ,\rthur Dlon, I.rnl.: II R nail Jl nl.:S, fa k :-'lcyrick. J d Iltbbcrt. [ '[rilk \\ .Iker, ,mud \'\ hil\\ rth J ld c.<;, 0r11an HeIchel. lack 1 cc \X hitl..'h<..ld, Lawn:nll. I h, I brold \ Donald \\ ilEam hric Cr.lbln:e, and 'I. Jr.;\. G. bUI.:t:. Senior 1 irs, \iJ (BJ\s) -Grandlk H ld (In, .fame:; lliltOn, Altn Scb field, \".dte nl: Hey, B Ih tcliffc, J:lmes Bradley, Erl J lult. Bu khi , J.nd 1 I\\'f<. [1(L 1 Prl'imlllarv Join; -J\id.-Rol It \\ t:l It)n, BnnJcd Bcardslc\', James \VI )Iil')', \mhony [Lilt!. [an milh. J 'cph \\ oodman. i:kmarJ H,lItil.mcc. lohn O·Brien. I. me \liller. Geor 'e Barber. lAnl \' \\ rein', Lric \\':J.rcing, J ck: Yarkcr, Lco;lic Ynrka, John DriH';' :lnd 1.lck 1)(> ,Iall. Nalure ,1\1<1)'. - 1rene IJudson, o\nnic ;\Iurphy, I lilda Brierle\ Edith ord( n, \Irna Drake, Lucy E\L'lyn GrLl'nhal ,h. tugarct Dully \tunct (h,\d "ick, J\licl: Rangele)', Br:ldlcv, Lavinia Ball, JIdda ;\laf\ ,ch<Jlir:ld. \Iice 1.ord. 'eUie Smith, Hilda 11slc IrLlll. (,reeCl\\·ood •\lal\ }{.)\ k, May and \l.lry \1" Irc Handier: fc. - \X innie Lundy, I:bie BlIrh l.ili.m H;I\\Onh, cr.l Salisburv, Irene Gatrudc \\ :ttkin b.lith penceI'. J\lin } lawurth, Be f\ I RadclitTe. \Ja Tltfl'l .111, \\ ldl.:. Mlhlc<'11 C upc, \'<,r.t \\ illiaJl\';, I lilda 13.trraclout!h, IlilJ;t Cur, J\my Boyd, Jnchon, \n ,. BUllef\\'orlh, I unice 1.<.·e, \1. bel Eggl:s, h.ln.l mhlrLl:, \1.1\ :::'ro·t, Jean ;lnd \1 f} lJJ. Pn'lilllill;tr\" (Ilokinl! ar.lh \In ICC, lrenc Creenwood. Duffy, llsic [,<:neer, La\ ini.1 Hall, \tar: ,'eh )·tield. Fdlth h:1I1IJcks, ;1Ilt! Alin: ] .ord Scnwr HonK ul"oing .- \t\.t ClIJwcll, Jones, kHhleen 'ladden, Annll \(urphy, } d:rh I.ld\\'l:II, ";tLlh [oore, L:.lUra Blinston. Inti '- elli c ,mlCh. Mcdallion".-J.....:HhJcen \laJdcn, llo[cnce jlcks,)n. RUlh \\ tltnnden, fary J\nIlIClol1l's, Agnes Ctld\\'l·lI, L\(ilr! mirh .\linnle Barlo\\'. Christina Jones, ,\nllll' \IUI'Ph" and J\da ClId\\ ell. Prdimin,H) 110ll1l' ursin!!. \\artlmcrofr, 1 lHllce 1 Cl·. Jessie Jackson, JlilJ.1 Ih rr.ll: I(lul!h, VeLI \\ "Iiams, \I.t\ Ste)(f, Josie 1'hnn, \nl\' Butter" orrh, lilld.l ClI'r, \d;l T:ttter-;;l11, Ldith Spencer, I ltlda Lilian Ol!dcn, Lih '1 urnc·t, Marion ['Prter, kHhleen uure, \tonica Connolly. Ctrhertne 17
The follOWing an extract from the notes and comment in TJ:.e Obserrer:,; The wide range of instruction which tbe t. John l \mbulancc Brigade gives to its Cadets, was b y the prize-list, published on \\ cdnesday. T?e IS not only in first-aid and nursing, but also ill SWlmm1l1g: in sea and boat training, in handicraft and in avenues ot public "en-ice. ;\ll this goes to the making of good citj7.Cnship, and the thanks of the public to-day are due to the Brigade and it leader for a real en'ice are rendering to the citizenship of to-morrow."
The -+ District Competition for Bo:' Cadet f o r the "Ch3I\oner" up will be held at Dannn on 4, 19' ,. This is a quad Jmpcmion in Fir ( Aid.
The Girl Cadeb' Squad Competition in both First Aid and Home ·ucing for the" Challenge" Cups will be held at Ha'lint!den on February 25,19'5·
Early Textbooks of the St. John Ambulance Association.
nv of our readers who are in po e sion of cople f ea;ly textb oks in Fir:t id or Home .lur ing publi hed by the t. John \mbulance A.SSOClation are inYlted to communicate with the Chief ecretan of the l\ssociation at John': Gate, whether the: are willing to part with their corie' or not. The sociation IS anxiou to a,certain whether the copiLfiled at the Gate repre.ent a complete ,eries; but owing to the method of de, cribing on the title page the books publi'h d before 1901, namely, ., 1 I th Thousand," "I 6, IOIst ThOll and, 'and 0 on, there IS no means of knowing whether any edition are mi .lng.
The Chief will therefore b grateful if am'one who 1. in pos.e ,ion of copIes of the Flet \td ok ,\vntten either by Peter hepherd (1878-1884) or by Dr. Beuc \1 )-1901 ) or of the 1st and 3rd Editions of Cantlie': 1fanuaL will C 111mumcate with him. He ",ill also b glad to hear from anyone '\\'ho 1 in po session of copies of the Home Nur in ok publi.hed before 1912.
Midland & Scottish Railway.
An lnterestlng afternoon's ambulance work was witnessed on November 26, 1932, when teams from the Second D ivisio.n c:f the London District competed for the London DIstnct Trophy and Woodo-ate Individual Cup. The competing teams were from b Broad Street Carlow Street, Cricklewood, Euston (Clerks), and \Vatford.
The judging of the Stretcher Test was ably carried out by Lt.-CoL .Archibald and the Individual Tests by Dr. T. D. RenwIck and Dr. Gordon Smith.
The Trophy was won by \Vatford, who secured 253 pOlnts out of 3 2 5; Cricklewood 2 I7i; Euston 204 ; Carlow Street In; Broad Street
The Woodgate Cup for the best Individual work was won by Mr. icholson ( o. 2 of the Carlow Street team).
The awards were presented· to the winners by Mr. R. Smith, .(issistant Secretary of the Company, who, In congratulatIng the winners, related reminiscences of his own association with the Ambulance Centre in the days of the formation of the L. & N.\V Centre. He expressed the appreciation of the Directors and Officers of the splendid work performed by ambulance men and the taken in the work generally, as evidenced by thelr presence at this competition.
. M!. Smith went on to say that when he was invited to dIstnbute the trophy and cup he was informed that the winners of the trophies did not receive anything in the wa y of a memento of their achievement and he had therefore, been pleased to offer to give a 'medal to each member of the winning team and one to the winner of the Individual Cup. He then handed the medals to the successful candidates.
Mr. G. S. Hill spoke of the work of the Ambulance Section, and hoped that the members would still continue their good work and persuade new members to come along to take the places of those who had left the Company's service.
The thanks of the Committee were tendered to Mr. for his attendance and also for the gift of were greatly appreciated. The doctors, stewards, and the Secretary of the competition were likeWlse thanked for their help in the proceedings.
The St. John Ambulance Brigade. No. 13 (Kr G'S CROSS, G. .R.) DIVISION.
The .Division was formed in the year 1893, since when It has treated no less than 113,080 cases of accident and injury.
Its present strength is I 13 members, but on account of the numbe: 0'£ men who were on railway duty, it was not possIble to have them all included in the photograph.
Members of the Division are regularly in attendance at four public duties, as well as the special ones which arise from time to time.
The photograph shows Dr. N. Corbet Fletcher when he was .Commissioner, in charge of the Central Area, DIstrIct Officer T. McBride and the Superintendent of the Division, Mr. J. G. P;lmer Prominence is also given to the Standard of the Central Area, a flag which has been greatly admired wherever it has been displayed.
Brigade Appointments, December, I932.
The Sub-Prior, acting on behalf of H.R.H. Tbe Grand Prior, has been pleased to sanction the following appointment ;-
TO BE ASSISTANT COi\[j\fJSSI0 ER.
o. 8 DISTRICT.
Arthur Barry M. McMaster, M.D., County of Kent. 25.II.F.
The Chief Commis ioner has sanctioned the following appointments, promotions, resignations, etc.:-
TO BE COU TY OFFICER.
10. 2 DISTRICT.
Captain Cedric Goold Ingall, County of Bedfordshire. 19. I!. 32. No. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.
Charles \X7illi am Curtis, County of orthamptonshire. 16. 1. F. \X7illiam Howes Percival, County of Nortbamptonshire. 10.11.32. No. 6 DISTRICT.
George Edwards, East Riding of Yorkshire. I9.1O.F.
TO BE CORPS SURGEON.
o. 2 DISTRICT.
David Anderson Laird, M.B., FR.C.S., Aldershot and District Corps. 18.11.32.
Sidney Bedwell, Smith rone and Knigbt Divis ion, Birming ham " B" Corps. 14.10.31.
Joseph Albert Cooper, mall Heath Di\ ision, Birming ham" , \ " Corps. 7. 11. p. Dayid \lbert Deakin, \\I irton Di\ ision, Birmingham" B ,> Corp. 3. 12 .32.
E\\ arr John Hancock, mall Heath Diyision, Birmingham " A >. Corps. 7.11.32.
Theodore Richard Higgins, Northfield Diyision, Birmingham " R ,. Corps. 3.12.31.
Edwin Jamieson, Bournyille L.:\L Division, Birmingham "A " Corps. 3.12.32. No. 4 DI TRICT.
Joseph Bishop, Dar\yen Diyision, 12.12·31· John Toop, Hapton Division, Padiham and Districr Corps.
Joseph \'filkinson, Darwen Diyision. 12.12·31· '0. 5 Dr TR1CT.
Joseph Ernest Hill, \'( ombwell Diyi ion. 1.6.28.
Arthur Holmes, Bilsthorpe Division, tanton Co mpany's Corps. 17· I.F·
Ernest Neal, '\ " ombwell Di\-ision. 31.1.31. Thomas Shaw, Adderley Green Divi ion, LongtOn and Di trict Corps. 7.12.31.
o. 6 DISTRTCT.
Oswald Atkinson, Hull \"X estern Di\'ision, Hull Corps. 16.11.32. John Richard Tan, l\fainsforth Colliery Diyi. ion. 2.11.32' No. 8 DISTRICT.
James j \lbert Sherlock RO\ve, Folkestone Police Diyi ion. 29. 11. p.
10. 9 DISTRICT.
John Henry 1\latthe\vs, Exmouth Town Di\Tision. .11.31. \\ illiam Roun ley, Exeter City Police Diyision. 7.12.31. 1\lbert Edgar Rowsell, Exeter City Police Diyision. 7.12.31. TO BE TRANSPORT OFFICER.
o. 9 DISTRICT.
Thomas Coleman Cooper, Penzance Diyision. 25.1 1.32.
\'\' A. Restieux to be Divisional Superintendent. I9.IO.32.
Meredin Railway Division.-Ambulance Officer " On Probation"
W. R. Stafford to be Ambulance Officer. 19.10.31.
Wagin Railway Division.-Ambulance Officer "On Probation.' G. W. HaJl to be Ambulance Officer. 19.10.32. CANADA.
ONTARIO DISTRICT.
Pcterborough Division.-Sergeant A. E. Tomkins to be Divisional Superintendent" On Probation," 20.9.32, [ ce S. Berry, whose resignation is accepted with regret; Corporal]. Barnes to be Ambulance Officer" On Probation," 20.9.32, vice E. Brazendale, ]4.5.3 2
HONG KONG.
King's College Old Boys' Division.-Sergeant Tse Long Chiu to be Ambulance Officer. 1.10.32.
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EW ZEALAND. AUCKLAND DISTRICT.
Otahutu Railway Division.-F. Page to be Divisional Superintendent, 1.9.31, vice A. E. Miles, deceased.
Auckland Cadet Division.-Morris Axford, M.D., to be Cadet Divisional Surgeon. 26.9.32·
OTAGO DISTRICT.
No.1 Loco Division.-Ambulance Officer" On Probation. " D.] N. McFie to be Ambulance Officer. 15.10.32.
Dunedin Cadet Division.-D. S. MacLean to be Cadet Officer" On Probation." 1.10.32.
WELLINGTON DISTRICT.
Nelson Nursing Division.-D. e. Low, M.D., to be Divisional Surgeon. ] 5.8.31.
SOUTH AFRICA. S.A.R. & H. DISTRICT.
Harbour Railway Division.-Divisional Superintendent F. M. Holland transferred to Reserve. 1.9 32· CAPE PROVINCE DISTRICT.
Cape Town Corps.-Acting Corps Superintendent W. J. Tyrrell to be Corps Superintendent. 4.2.31. TRANSVAAL DISTRICT.
2nd Johannesburg Cadet Nursing Division.-Ambulance Sister E. Mason to be Lady Cadet Superintendent. 1. 10·31· The following New Divisions have been registered :Woodstock S.A. Police Division, Cape Province District, South Mrica, formed 17.10.32.
Cape Town S.A. Police, Cape Province District, South Mrica, formed 27.9.32.
Emmanuel (Non-European) Division, Cape Province District, South Africa, fonned 6.9.31.
New Brighton Division, C. and W.e. District, New Zealand, formed 10.10·31·
Auckland Cadet Nursing Division, Auckland District, New Zealand, formed 7.6.32.
Epsom Cadet Nursing Division, Auckland District New Zealand, formed 10·9·31.
APPOI Ti\fE TS, OVE.MBER, 1931. The following appointments, promotions, resignation, new Corps and Divisions have been approved by the Commissioner for \Vales, and confirmed by the Ambulance Committee: -
CORPS SURGEO . BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CE..'ITRE.
Diyisional Surgeon Reginald Stanley Thomas, L.M S.A. (Lond.), Rhondda Fach Corps. 3°.7.31.
DIVISIO AL SURGEONS.
GLAMORGi\.N COUNTY
Simon Freeman, L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.R.F.P. & S. (Glas.), Garth (Maesteg) Division. 11.11. F · Wyndham Moody-Jones, L.M S.S.A. (Lond.), Gilfach Goch Nursing Division. 18.11.31.
LADY DIVISIOI AL SUPERI TE DENT.
GLA"IORG 'L"l COUNTY CE..'ITRE. Ambulance Sister ellie Tudor, Gilfach Goch Nursing Division. IS.I1.F· CE OFFICERS.
ABERDARE CEI TRE.
Private William Elwy n Charles, Abercynon Division. 13 10.31. GLAMORGAN CoUNTY CEl'TRE.
Private \'{/ illiam Thomas r\ndrews , Llangeinor Division. I I. 1.32.
LADY AJ\IBULA CE OFFICER. G LAMORGAN COCNTY CE 'TRE. Ambulance Sister j\fary Elizabeth Jones, Gilfach Goch Nursing Division. 18. 11. 32.
CADET SU PERI TE lDENT. CARMARTlIENSHIRE CE..'1TRE.
Private Hubert John Ephgravc, Pwll Division. 14.10.31.
CADET OFFICER.
BRECKl OCKSHIRE CE TRE.
Sergeant Morgan Powell Jones, Cefn Coed Division. 31.10.P' RESIC A TIO ACCEPTED \\'ilTH REGRET.
110N110UTHSHIRE CENTRE. Ambulance Officcr r\. Roberts, Aberga, cnny Division. 5.9.32.
CORPS REGISTERED.
BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE. Lower Rhondda Corps. 28.11.32.
The annual inter-railway Ambulance Competition for the « Harry WTebb" Cup took place at the Law Courts, Cardiff, on Thursday, October 24, when a high stan-
interest at the opposite end of the year There ha d been a possibility of Sir Henry Webb, Bart., being present to give away his cup, but an important engagement intervened; an d he was very p leased to be able to call upon lr. Hugh M. Ingledew, a Knight of Justice of the O rder and Honorary Solicitor to the Priory, to make the presentation. Mr . Ingledew said it was a great pleasure to him to associate himself with the Railway Competition, as the donor of the Cup he was privileged to present was an old friend. He congratulated the Newport Team on their success, and commended all the competitors on their unselfish devotion to Ambulance work. Miss Ault presented the individual prizes to the members of the first and second teams, warmly congratulating them on their achievement.
Mr. e. T. Hurry Riches took advantage of this appropriate occasion to present the G \'<i'.R. twenty-five year Gold Medal to lr. Barrington on behalf of Mr. H. G. Fowler, a Corporal in the Cardiff Emergency Division of the St John Ambulance Brigade.
'4. Ask wcather conditions. (Dry)
"Harry \\'iebb" Cup to the ewport Dock Srreet G.\'X-
Team at the Welsh Inter-Railway Ambulance Competition, ovember 2+.
dard of efficiency was evinced by the six competing teams in carrying out a particularly appropriate test. The contest was judged by Sub-Commissioner Dr. R. J . Isaac, Corps Surgeon D r. e. G . Mackay, and Dr. S. B. Turner; and the following awards were made :1I-farks Possible Obtained. A1arks.
1st" B " Divjsion 270 300
2nd" C" Division 245! 300
3rd " A " Division 237! 300
A good number attended the presentation of prizes, at which the Hon John H. Bruce presided, and extended a warm welcome to officials of the Railway Companies, particularly to Miss e. A. Ault, the G W.R. Centre Secretary. He referred to the high degree of efficiency attained by railway ambulance workers and the generous support of the Companies in maintaining interest and enthusiasm Of the 14, 000 awards issued annually by the Priory, over 3,000 were gained by railway students; and a, the London Inter- R ailway Competition was h eld in the Spring, the Welsh cont est was helpful in creating
A passenger alighting from a train before it has stopped stumbles, spraining his right ankle, and falls awkwardly against a heavily loaded trolley At the same time a heavy truck is displaced and falls on his right hand.
1. Aproach to patient
2. Keep crowd away
3. Enquire if patient is conscious. ( 0)
4. Enquire if any visible bleeding. on the right side of his hcad, and back of right hand) -
5. Ask what type of ha:morrhage. (Bright red on head and dark red on hand)
6. Remove trollcy and trunk
7. Ask position of and type of wound. (Transverse jagged 2 inches above right ear and 1 inch long)
8. Send for bandages, etc.
9. Slightly elevate head and apply digital pressure on Temporal Artery
10. Ask if spine is injurcd. (No)
11. Support injured hand and foot and carefully turn patient over.
12. Apply pad and bandage over Temporal Artery
13. Ask if bleeding is controllcd
lI/axillltfllJ A/arks,
'5. Ask colour of face. (Pale) 3 ,6. State of pulse. (Weak and rapid) 3
q. Lower head slightly on one side, wound uppermost. 4
18. Examine head for signs of fracture. (None).. 5
9. Examine chest. (Breathing shallow), no injurics 3
20. Examine upper extremit ies. (Crushed right hand only) 4
21. Examine abdomen and pcl v is. ( il).. 4
22. Examine lower limbs. (Sprained right ankle onl y) 4
23. Sterilise fingers and cxamine head wound for foreign bodies. (None)
24. \pply clean dressing, ring pad, and lix with bandage
25. Ask if face is still pale. (No, colour is returning)
26. Raise head slightly supporting same
27. Ask if still unconscious. (No)
28. Speak encouraging words
29. Clean wound of hcad and apply light dressing
30 Apply splint and place in largc arm sling
3 I. \pply figurc 8 handagc on anklc without removing shoe
)2. Unloosen ti g ht clothing and cm cr wirh a ru g
33. \sk for nearest waiting room. (20 yards awa y)
3+ Prepare and test stretch e r 35. Load stretcher 4 36. Rcmm c to waiting room 3 37 'Phone for docto r ,8 Give patient a drink uf water or wcak tea 39. J\sk him hi s name and addres
CENTRE REPORTS.
BRECK"JOCKSHIRE CE TRE. Po/ire COlJlpelitioJl.-At the request of the Chief Constable for Brecknock hire, Lieut.-Colonel e. G. ColeHamilton, e.M.G., D .. 0., the Priory conducted an \mbulance Competition at the Guildhall, Brecon, on \\ ednesday, I ovember 30, 1932, to decide on a Team to represent the Brecknockshire Constabulary in the o. 8 Police District contest, the winners of which would compete in the ational Police competition.
Keen interest was taken by the public, and among those present were the Chief Constable, who is the Commissioner of the Brecknockshire Centre of the Priory, Colonel Lloyd, M.e., Vice-Chairman of the tanding Joint Committee; Alderman David Powell, O.B.E.; Councillor Garnet Iorris; Captain D. Francis ( layor of Brecon), Mr. Lees, 1fr. G. T. Jones, J.P., lr. A. Leonard, the Re\,. J. Beck, Mr. Jones (Chief Constable for Cardiganshire) and Mrs. Jones, Mrs. and the 1isses Cole-Hamilton, Mrs. Maybury Best, riss Best, Mis Morgan, Mr. E. E. Jones and members of the Brecon Division, members of the Buckland-Bwlch ursing Division and the Competition ecretary, fr. \VJ. 1fabon Abraham (Brigade ecretar)', Priory for W!ales).
The Team Test was set by Dr. Edgar Llewellyn, Cardiff, who adjudicated; the following marks were awarded :-
Order of lIferi/. Vallle of [calli. To /a /,l/ a rkJ 1st Newport Dock Street, G W.R 21lU Pontypuol Roau, G.W R. 30,!
The Cup, which was presented by the Chief Constable, was handed by Colonel Lloyd to the winning team, which is well known in the Competition world, having
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11r. H. M. Ingledew presenting the
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made two notable su ccesses this year in winning the" La d y Lewis" Cup of the P riory at the National Eisteddfod , P ort Talbot, and the "Silver Challenge" Shield at the R oyal \Xlelsh Agricultural Society's Show at Lland rindod \ X/eils
Inspection by Commissioner for Wales.-The D ivisions at Abercrave, Penrhos and Y stradgynlais assembled in the Penrhos School Ground on Saturday, D ecember 3, for inspection by the Commissioner for \Xlales. There was a good attendance on parade, and among those present were the Centre Commissioner, Colonel Cole-Hamilton, C.M .G., D .S.O. (Chief Constable of Brecknockshire), Sub-Commissioner George R oblings, Alderman M. W I Morgan, Captain H. H. Morgan, the R ev . D Lewis \X1illiams, B.A (Rector of Y stradgynlais), the Rev. D J. Moses, M.A., Mr. Roger E. L. Thomas, D ivisional Surgeons E. \Xlalsh and J. D oyle.
In his subsequent address, the Hon. J C?hn said that First-Aid work in the Ystradgynlais D IstrIct was making good progress and rapid strides were being made, on the initiative of the Centre Commissioner, to develop the Ambulance Movement throughout the county . He congratulated the Units on the services rendered during ] 931 ; and visualised a time when, with continued progress, the D ivisions on parade would constitute one of a number of Corps in the Centre.
The Centre Commissioner referred to the lack of Nursing D ivisions; and, while the Officers had shown enterprise and enthusiasm in recruiting two strong Cadet Units at Abercrave and Ystradgynlais, he urged upon them the desirability of forming ursing D ivisions.
CENTRE.
Ammanford Ambulance D ivision, one of the most thriving in the district, held its annual dinner at the Cross Inn Hotel, Ammanford, on T ovember 29 Superintendent Wm Howells presided over a large company including the Divisional Secretary, Mr. Allistair J. Hicks, and the D ivisional Treasurer, Mr. T. E. Bowen; the principal guest being Mr E. D Jones, Commissioner for Carmarthenshire.
The Commissioner stated he was delighted with the fine attendance of young men, whose presence at an Ambulance gathering indicated that they were" thinking" young men. He congrat ulated them on successes, pointing out that ambulance exammatlons were getting more and more advanced, making the slipshod award of a certificate an impossibility There were more than 60 members in the Ammanford class-the largest men's class in the county of Carmarthen, which though half agricultural, was progressive in Ambulance wC?rk; and during 193 I no less than 1,303 students had qualified for Ambulance awards He referred to the importance of Ambulance competitions, congratulating the Ammanford Team on , winning the Amalgamated Anthracite Collieries Shield this year and urging them to maintain their efficiency by preparing to repeat their success at next year's competition on April 29.
After distributing the awards, the Commissioner was thanked on the motio n of the Chairman, seconde d by Mr. S. D avies . An enjoyab le prog ramme of music was arranged .
D ENBIGHSHIRE CENTRE.
At the D enbigh and D istrict Ambulance Class Annual D inner, hel d at the Crown Hotel on Tues d ay, ovembe r 29, the Vellum Vote of Thanks, award ed to D r.
Ll oyd Hughes b y th e Chap ter- Gene ra l o n Februa ry 26, was presented b y the Mayor , Councillor C. F. R oberts, who referred to a letter fro m the P rincipal Secretary of the P ri or y re qu esti ng him to make the presentation and g iving detai ls of the D octor's twenty years' service as a Lec tur erer to A mb ulance Classes.
Mr. J. R oberts, Stationmaster, Denbigh , presided, an d in his opening remarks referred to the frequency of accidents as a sufficient reason for persuading everyone to take up Ambulance work. They had with them three railwaymen who had lost limbs while on duty, and, but for timely assistance rendered by members of the Cla ss, might have lost their lives.
The Mayor welcomed the privilege of presenting the awards and hoped the time was not far distant when First Aid might be substituted for other less important subjects now taught in the Schools. Ile congratulated the Class on its successful record, and was glad to see a O"ood number of the employees of Cro sville Motors had joined. With the aid of their worthy Instructor, Dr. Lloyd Hughes, he hoped the y would continue in their noble work
Acknowledging the Vellum Vote of Thanks, Dr. Hughes said he found it difficult to. hi s thank s to the Order, for their mark of appreCIatIOn, as he wa s fond of the work, and to see the men taking interest was a sufficient reward f o r th e t ime and energ y he had spent in giving over 500 lectures on Ambulance work to variou s Classes and Societies The toast of " The Ambulance Movement" was propo sed by Mr. Binne y, wh o paid tribute to the untiring effort and devotion of the Class Secretar y, Mr J. Jone s Lieut. -Colonel S. R Combe D .S.O., M C., Count y Director of the Denbi ghshir e Branch of the British Red Cross Society, resp o nded and said D r. Lloyd Hu g he s had given man y years of valuable service to that Society ; and he appealed to the young m en of D enbigh to take an in the work. Dr. was presented with a travellillg rug by 1r. J. Curtls on behalf of the Class as a token of their re spect and este em. A vote of thanks to the Chairman, the Ma yor, Visitors and Artists, was passed on the motion of Mr. Tudor \X1illiams.
CO UNTY CENTRE.
Brigend and D i strict C orp s .-There were 400 pre sent at the Annu al Supper, held at the Town Hall, Bridgend, on ovember 26, when the principal guests were th e Hon. John Bruce (Commissioner for Wales), Lady Lewis, O. B .E. (Lady Superintendent for Wales), Sub-Comn-ussioner Major A W. Anderson, M B., Ch.B., and Mrs An d erson, Staff Officer D. C. William s, Corps Superintendent H. H Johnson, Mr. A. M. Pugh, Mr. Ted Williams, M.P., and Mrs. Williams. Reference wa s made to the new developments during the past yearone Ambulance, one Cadet Ambulance, and two ursing Divisions having been formed; and high tribute was paid to the Sub-Commissioner and his Corps Officers for their untiring labours.
Ci/jylrydd Presentatiol7 s .-Member s of the Cilfynydd Ambulance, u rsing and Cadet Unit s spent a pleasant evening on Thursday, ovember 4, First-Aid Certificates and other awar d s were dlstnbuted. An interes ting event in the programme was the presentation by Mrs. (D r.) Williams, of a canteen of cutlery to Mr. and Mrs. H ugh G. Williams (the I? ivisional ecretary)?n the o ccasion of thea recent marnage. The Sub-commls-
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sioner for the Pontypridd District, Captain A. Seaton, presided; and Dr. Tudor \X1illiams handed to the succes.sful Cadet Team the {edals he had presented. CaptaIn Seaton said there were no two people giving more practical and steadfast support to the fovement tha?- Dr. an.d 1\1rs. Williams, whom he hoped would contInue then good work.
Mo 'MOUTHSHIRE CE TRE.
Progress at Abergavemry.-Lady Bradney was. among the recipients of First-Aid Certi£cates at a socIal held. at Trinity Schoolroom on Thursday, ovember I?, at whIch Sub-Commissioner S. T. Beard, O.B.E., presIded. Sir Joseph Bradney, CB., the County Commissioner, stated that the Order of St. John was undoubtedly one of the most important Orders in exis.tence, and deserved the support of everybody. Great stndes had been made at Abergavenny, which now had a strong Ambulance Unit, ursing Division and a body of Cadets; and he desired to congratulate CaptaIn Beard on the result of his energies.
A review of the work of the Division was given by Divisional Superintendent E. Har:rey; ar:-d. Dr. H. L. S. Griffiths was presented with a <?f dnvIng. by the ursing Members in appreclatlOn of hIS servlCes. Lady Bradney distributed the to the. men and cadets and the ladies received theas from Sa Joseph, who warmly thanked for his attendance.
Oakdale Ambulance was a large and enthusiastic gathering at a socIal orgarused by the. Oakdale Ambulance Division at the Workmen's Institute on November 10, when the annual distribution of .awards took place and an excellent entertainment was provIded.
Mr. A. T. Brown presided, supported Dr. D. Cianter (Divisional 1Irs .. Clanter and 11sses Melita and Kathleen Cnnter, :Miss F. E. DaVIes, Mr. Daniel Morgan, Colliery Agent, Councillors John Evans and S. Garland, and Mr. F. Squire.
Divisional Secretary J. Powell apologised for the absence through illness of Superintendent Dix; and ::eported on the year's working, stating that the of the Division, including officers, was 32-an Increase of seven; and that the Cadet Unit of 18 members would shortly be augmented b'y the enrolment of twenty boys now in training. Certi£cates and vouchers were presented by Staff Officer G. H. elms, Councill?r Garland handed labels and medallions; and Mr. Darnel Morgan distributed the Preliminary Certificates to the Cadets and medals to the following team, who were in the final for the Martin Shield :- R. Powell (Captain), C Rowlands, A. Shaw, D. Evans, \'{/. James, and G. Thomas.
The attendance included P. C Amphlett and E. L. Hurdle, Superintendent and Secretary respectively of the Argoed Ambulance Division; and the J!.rgoed .Ambulance Concert Party delighted the audlence WIth a rruscellaneous programme of solos, recitations a?-d an sketch entitled " Defeated." On the motlOn of CouncIllor John Evans, seconded by Corps Officer W. J. Little,. a vote of thanks was accorded the Concert Party, to whIch Superintendent Amphlett responded.
lvlaesycwJ71mer Development.-A meeting was held at the Tabor Church, Maesycwmmer, on 15, for the purpose of forming a D.lvlslOn of the Bngade in that village. A parade, Includtng members of .the Pengam and Penallta Divisions, assembled at the ChemIcal
\'{/orks and marched in procession to the Church, where Ir. Morgan James, J.P., presided.
Dr. E. L. Phillips, Honorary Lecturer to the Maesycwmmer Class, addressed the meeting, and Corps Superintendents F. elms and A. H. Williams urged the successful students to enrol as members of the Brigade. Councillor H. O. Curtis spoke on behalf of the school managers; and the certificates were presented by A. Moore, M.E., who complimented the Class on ItS 100 per cent. success.
BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.
Commissioner for lf7'ales at Dowlais.-Mr. W. J. Canton, President of the Borough of Merthyr Centre of the Priory, presided at the Annual Presentati?n of Awards, held at the Guest Memorial Hall, Dowlals, on Iovember 12 when a warm welcome was extended to the Hon. lohn 'Bruce; and Mrs. Bruce was with a bouquet of chrysan.themums: ,The Chauman referred to the increasing publlc apprecIatIon of the of ambu-_ lance work, and congratulated the Dowlals and Taft Valley Corps on their continued success.
The insignia and diploma of a Serving Brother were presented by Mr Bruce to Corps Treasurer T. J. Hughes, whose admission to the Order followed 25 years unstinted service to Ambulance \X'ork; and the Commissioner for Wales explained the significance of the points of the cross. ir. Bruce presented Medal Bars and Warrants of AppOIntment. Speaking on the Ambulance Movement in relation to the Unemployment Problem the Commissioner for Wales expressed the hope that ;he assistance the was givir:-g in this direction would be a means of helpmg to eradIcate that hopelessness of existence which sprun$' from having n? object in life and help the younger at to Walt in patience and preparedness for the Job that mIght one day turn up.
A silver cup, presented by 1r. Canton for the most efficient member of the Corps, was won by Mr. \'(/. J. Davies, a member of the Bedlinog Division, who received it at the hands of Mrs. Francis-Williams, whose husband has just taken over the office of Corps Surgeon, formerly held by the late Dr. McClella?-d.. Mr. D . \'{/. Jones, a liberal supporter of the Corps, dlstnbuted effiCIency and the Commissioner for Merthyr, Mr. D. M. DaVIes, presented the prizes to the Cadet League winners. The Reverend Illtyd Jones handed the cup,. giver: by Messrs. Guest, Keen & Baldwins, to the Dowlals Pollce Team.
Music was supplied by the Dowlais Silver Band, and some enjoyable items were given by local artlstes. Votes of thanks to the Commissioner for Wales, speakers and Artists, were proposed by Mr. Lewis Evans, and .seconded by Staff Officer Arthur Lucas; and Corps Supenntendent S. Jones, in thanking the Chairman, referred to the President's generous attitude towards the Corps at all times.
NEWS IN BRIEF.
The Priory Ambulances in the fifteen stations. in the South Wales Coalfield, dealt with 745 cases dunng the month of ovember, an increase of 120 on the figure for October and 143 on September. The Cardiff Station is a large contributor to this increas.e, possibly as. a r.esult of the initiation of a new membershIp scheme, whIch IS beIng tried in one of the localities. Already 600 householders are subscribing at the rate of one penny per week for a free call on the Service.
THE JOURNAL OF THE VENERABLE ORDER OF THE HOSPITAL OF ST.
Vol. 6. NO.2. FEBRUARY, 1933.
The "St. John Ambulance Gazette" is published on the 1St of each month. The Annual Sub.rcnption is 3.f. 6d. post free; single copies 3d.
Brigade reports should be addreJsed to the Editor, at the Chancery of the Order qf St. John, St. John's Gate, ClerketJwell, E.G. Reports and photographs .rhonld reach him by the 15th of tach month.
Subscription.r and adverti.rcmcnts should be forwarded to the publisher.r,
Talks on First ,Aid and omretition \'Y'ork Brigade News Corresponden ce Police ational First' J\ id Competition.
St. John Ambulance Brigade (O verseas) and the Sino-Japanese Hostilities Drigade O\ erseas On Carelessness
Report on the Pirst Aid Divi ion of the Palestine Police First Aid Competition Brigade Appointments Priory for Wales
CHANCERY OF THE ORDER, ST. JOHN'S GATE, LONDON, E.C. p 43 44 45 47 4 8 50 Febmal)" I933
lP WICH IEDICAL CmrFOR T' DEPOT
Last month we published a photoaraph of the Ipswich Iedical Comforts Depot which was opened on September 26, I 92 5, by Major-General Sir Percival S. Wilkinson, K.C.M.G., C.B., then Acting Chief Commissioner, at o. 5, Grimwade Street. lIe was accompanied by the Mayor of Ipswich (Lieut.-Col. F. W. Turner), Brig.-Gen. S. E. :Massy Lloyd, C.B.E., and local officials of the Brigade.
The late Miss .Mary Coulcher, C.B.E., at once placed at the disposal of the ommittee a large number of
articles which she had ga thered together, during her lifetime, for a similar object. Under a scheme, for which we have to thank Sir Percival Wilkinson, a well-wisher had offered £1,000 to the Order of St. John, from which grants of £15 were made for the establishment of depots all over the country. Ipswich was among the towns chosen to receive this grant. During the first year, over 600 articles were issued. The sustained demand for medical stores, coupled with the rapid development of our medical comforts proved the need for some more central prerruses.
Early in I928, a sub-committee was appointed to endeavour to find more suitable accommodation; but soon after, the Ipswich Industrial Co-operative ociety intimated to the Committee that they were desirous of celebrating their Diamond Jubilee in some tangible manner. This idea soon materialised, and in I929 the ne\\' premises \,'ere erected at o. I, Woodbridge Road. Although the cost of the building was considerably greater than that which was originally contemplated by the ociety, £ I, 7 50 was generously voted by then1 for the purpo e.
The Depot consists of a two-storey building with a Classic Renaissance elevation; the architect being 11r. ]. J \. Sherman. .1 \.t the rear of the premises is the disinfecting apparatus.
On October 26, I929, the new home was opened by Lieut.-Col. ]. T. Perowne, the Re gistrar of the Order of t. John.
The D pot is a benevolent In titution for providing medical comforts in time of illness or accident; and is open every eV ening from 7 o'clock till 8 o'clock, under the supervision of District Officer Wi. Ramsey (Hon. Superintendent-in-Charge) and Lady Corps Officer nIiss 1. E. Hart (Hon. Lady uperintendent). .1 \ppliances, such as hot-water bottles, waterproof sheets, feeding-cups, bronchitis kettles, clinical thermometers, air cushions, crutches, bed-rest, spinaJ .I
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carriages, bath-chairs, maternity bags, and similar articles, are stored in the depot, and issued to the sick and needy on requisitions from doctors and district nurses. Over 1,200 articles are now issued annually. The benefits of the service are available to residents in the surrounding district as well as to Ipswich cases.
The members of the Committee of Management are: Dr. S. O. Eades (Chairman and Treasurer); Mr. J. McFadyen, J.P. (Vice-Chairman); fr. R. E. Hale; Dr. W. F. Fryer; Mr. G. T. Baylis, J.P.; Mr. T. R. Parking ton (Qfficer of the Order) ; District Officer F. H. Gooderham (S.B.); Lady District Officer Miss L. Haggar, A.R.R.C. (S.S.); District Officer W. Ramsey (S.B.) (Hon. Superintendent-inCharge); Lady Corps Officer Miss M. E. Hart (S.S.) (Hon. Lady Superintendent); and District Officer J. E. Death (S.B.) (Hon Secretary).
Talks on First Aid and Competition Work.
By A . T. LAKIN, M.B. (Continued).
2. REAL PRACTICES.
The real practices of a team are the practical application of their knowledge of First Aid, and are the staves in the ladder that leads to success. The practices should follow the lines laid down in notebook practices, and notebooks should be well in evidence after each practice. As soon as the team have mastered the preliminary stages and understand what is expected from them, the practices should be conducted and the team should dress just as if they were actually competing. They cannot begin too early to cultivate the idea and surroundings of the competition room. "Playing the fool," careless work, interference and criticism must not be allowed whilst the team are at work; they must do their job in their own way, and make their mistakes, and when the work is finished, then will come the time for crItIcIsm. It is far easier for a leader to interfere too much than to stand aside and watch, only taking a hand himself to avert serious mistakes; there should be small mistakes if a proper training is to be given. The criticism and fun can come after the practice, then it will help the team, for things remembered with a ' laugh always stick better than any other; send the teams home after every practice smiling and happy; it will repay the effort by bringing about added interest, especially if the leader laughs with them. "Here we have been practising two nights a week for four months, and we missed that fractured femur. Never mind, I bet we never miss another," was the laughing remark of three at the close of a competition. This was a fine example of the real team spirit, and a great deal better than grousing at other members of the team. That is the spirit that wins.
The early practices should not be rushed, since the first essential to good work is accuracy. When the team have cultivated their goo d habits it will only be a question of practice to attain the speed that is essential in modern competitions . .
The leader should arrange a definite for each practice night, and vary the order and Items as much as possible. A definite scheme of working is a great deal easier than haphazard methods. Reading the Manual page by page aloud will help the members to speak properly and to become accustomed to hearing their own voice in public, and it is a pleasing variation of an evening's work. Give the diffident ones plenty of opportunities fo read aloud to the rest of the team, and suggest to all of them that they write little essays on points in the work that are especially interesting to them, and then read them to the team. In the discussions on the work of the team, the opinions of the patient should always be stated and considered.
A. TESTS AND How. TO OBTAIN THEM.
The leader may find a difficulty in providing real tests for the teams. Tests of a kind w.ill be forthcoming in abundance from friends, spectators and persons anxious to display their own cleverness and their shallow knowledge of First Aid, and it is a o-ood move to accept tests from anybody, but insist they are accompanied by a written analysis complete with Manual references and the signature of the donor. This precaution is sound, since you have no time or inclination to play about with tests that are not designed to help the team towards success.
The simplest way of providing tests is to watch the newspapers, especially the evening and week-end editions, and cut out the accounts of accidents that you think will be useful. Some of them give graphic details of the injuries, and they all give the mrroundings. Graft on the surroundings suiLlble injuries from other accidents, or devise your own. In devising injuries, keep a strict watch for the weak points in the team, and devise injuries to strengthen them, for these are the danger points in the training, but do not neglect the stronger points altogether. Vary the surroundings, but bring in the weak points time after time until you are satisfied that they are no longer a danger. Notebook practices are a useful means of supplying a complete analysis of a test. Members of the team can work out tests individually, and then after a little time use them as team tests. Do not rely too much on marking sheets, either competition or detailed ones, from the journals; they may be serviceable sometimes, but they are not adapted to the individual requirements of your team. "Learn by doing" and "Practice makes perfect" must be the slogans of the team tests.
B. THE USE OF MARKING SHEETS.
Perhaps a better heading would be " The abuse of marking sheets,» for that is more the usual thing that happens.
Inexperienced leaders and teams think that if they collect marking sheets of previous competitions and practice with their aid, the chances of success are enhanced; experienced teams know the fallacy of this belief.
Competition marking sheets are devised simply and solely to assist a judge in assessing the merits of the various teams, and are not intended as a practical method of teaching First Aid or competition work. They can help in team training if they are rightly used, and it is the right use of marking sheets that the leader must understand. To obtain the utmost value from a marking sheet there are two things that should be done. The first one is to give the team a real or notebook practice on the test, and never read the analysis until this has been done. The second one is to compare your analysis with the marking sheet, and discuss any points that vary, and come to a decision about it after referring to the 1anual. Every experienced judge inserts " safeguards" in his analysis to cover points arising from modifications in treatment (M i l 5/ d), and these points often cause discussion amongst teams, and unless rightly interpreted, and no one can do that except the judge, they will cause more harm than good. Refer to the lanual for any points you do not understand or agree with, and realise that there must be some reason for the inclusion in the marking sheet, and it will help you if you search for the reason. If the sheets are used in this way they will help, and if they are not, then they may be a bigger hindrance than a help. I know two experienced teams, who have quite a new use for marking sheets. They use them to "get a line" on the likes, dislikes, fads and tendencies of a judge. It amused me greatly to hear the captains run off the characteristics of certain well-known and experienced judges, and their opinions contained more than a modicum of truth. This is a use that I do not recommend, because the patient and his injuries are the sole and only consideration until the effects of his injuries are mastered, and then get him as quickly as possible to Second Aid.
(To be cOlltinued.)
A course of lectures to men (over 16) on "First Aid to the Injured" will be given by Dr. A. S. Burns (Divisional Surgeon) at Bowes Road School, N.II, commencing Wednesday, January 25, 1933, at 8 p.m. Fee, 3S. 6d. (including examination before Easter). Special fee for unemployed, IS Candidates are invited to give their names beforehand at the Schools, or to Ambulance Officer . H. Collins, 8, Simmons Way, N.2o. Class Secretary, W. Turner, " St. Helier," 9, Dale Green Road, New Southgatc, II, or any Member of the Division. Men living in the district holding First Aid Certificates and willing to join the Division of the St. John J\mbulancc Brigade please communicate with of the above.
A. BIlOOK5, M.D. CO\fPETITIO S, 1933.
DISTRICT ORDERS.
Officers-in-charge of l\.mbulance and ursing Divisions are reminded of District Order "' 0. I I 79 re the District Competitions. The Commissioner will be glad if they will please keep this order before them in order to note the dates of competitions, and so save unnecessary correspondence for the Competition Secretary.
FLAG DAYS.
The Commissioner of Ietropolitan Police has sanctioned that a Flag Day shall be held by Divisions in I O. District within the Metropolitan Police Area on Saturday, July 8. All Divisions, both on the Jorth and South side of the Thames, will hold their Flag Day on that date, and the Commissioner asks that Divisions will co-operate so as to avoid overlapping.
Applications to hold a Flag Day must reach the Commissioner direct, not later than \X: ' ednesday, March 1.
DIVISIONAL RETUR
The Commissioner will be glad if those Divisions who have not yet sent in their annual returns to their Assistant Commissioner will do so without delay, as he is an.-.;;:ious to submit his annual report to the Chief Commissioner at an early date.
STATIO 1 RETURNS.
\Vi11 Officers-in-charge of Divisions please note that Station Attendance heets and Report of Cases Treated must be sent in to the Public Duty Officer at the end of each month. In many instances this is not being done, and the records are therefore not completed at headquarters for the Division concerned. \Yill officers please see that the Commissioner's request is carried out?
FRANCIS BROOK, 1LD., Head Quarters10, Berkley Street, St. John's Lane, E.c. 1. Lieut.-Colonel, Commissioner.
O. 2 DI TRICT.
The Brigade was congratulated and thanked for the successful transference of the inmates of the Bath RO"al United IIospital from the old building to the new ' in Combe Park. The work \\Tas carefully organised by uperintendent tent and Ambulance Officer Dyte, and the 35 patients were removed without a hitch.
A very determined effort is being made at \'\ eston -superMate to secure the money needed to complete the new headquarters. The year (1932) was started by an Ambulance Ball and a Summer Carnival was held on a day in June, which turned out to be the wettest of the whole year. This was followed by a Fun Fair in Augu t, and in October a travelling showman generously gaye a half share of his takings on two nights to the Brigade.
o. 3 DI TRICT.
ORTHAt-lPTO
On Saturday, January 3, the annual ,:"as held at the headquarters of the orthampton DIVISI?n for the Marquis of Northampton's Cup. Combined With the competition were the eliminating rounds for the Dewar Shield and the Police Ambulance (Pym) Cup.
The judge for the stretcher portion of the test was Dr. L. W. Dryland (Commissioner for Torthants and Hunts), assisted by Corps urgeon Rothwell. .or. Orr, of orthampton, judged the IndIVIdual bandagIng, and Dr. Walton, of Paulerspury, took the viva voce test.
The competition was exceedingly the orthampton Borough Police o. team wlilmng the farquis of orthampton's Cup. The Ambulance Headquarters o. team the wI?-ners of the eliminatina round of the Dewar ShIeld competltlon, and in the Pym/:> Cup competition the Kettering Police o. I team were top.
The stretcher test was as follows :-
A motor accident takes place on a -cold and sno,wy night. 0 witnesses. Three men are f:)Und in the road, one suffering from severe.artenal bleeding from the right arm, a second sustaIned a fractured femur, and a third a fractured collarbone and other injuries. Twenty yards from the scene of the accident is a cottage.
Each team was allowed six minutes to treat the injuries sufficiently to effect the removal of the patients to the shelter of the cottage.
The competition was attended by a number of spectactors, amongst whom were included the fayor (Councillor P. F. Hanafy) and the Mayoress: the latter presented the cup and the prizes.
At the conclusion of the competitions tea was provided for the competitors and guests.
On Thursday, January 8th, the 1 orthampton Division held the annual dinner at the headquarters. Divisional Surgeon Dr. Eric Shaw was in the supported by the Mayor of orthampton, Dr. Leshe \YJ. Dryland (Commissioner for orthants and Hunts), Dr. H. F. Percival (Corps Surgeon), and other gentlemen interested in the Ambulance movement. early 100 sat down to an excellent repast. A splendid musical programme followed, interspersed with appr<?priate toasts. Superintendent \YJ. E. gave of the work of the Division, and mentIOned that dunng the last eleven months the St. John Motor Ambulances had travelled II,620 miles and moved 2,150 patients. Reference was made to the good work done by Cadet Officer Whiting, who was in charge of the Cad.ets. Hearty congratulations were extended to Supenntendent W. E. Edwards upon his forthcoming appointment as Corps Superintendent; and to Officer A Lloyd as Divisional Superintendent in succeSSIOn to Supenntendent \Y/. E. Edwards.
KETTERING.
Over 100 people, members, wives and friends, attended the tea and annual social in connection with the headquarters of the Kettering Division. Tho.se included County Officer Curtis and Mrs. CurtIS, SuperIntendent Riggall and Mrs. Riggall, Miss \'Q'atson and Dr. Drake Lee. Competition trophies were after tea by Mr. Bagshaw. County Officer CurtIs com-
plimented the Division on winning the" Corps" Cup, and Dr. Drake Lee was struck by the keenness shown by the Headquarters Division.
After the trophies had been awarded, the rest of. the evening was passed in entertainment. by song, danCIng, and aames organised by the EntertaInment Committee, of whlch Cadet Officer Mandeville was the ecretary. BIR \IINGHA1[ CORPS.
The seventh annual childen's party, promoted by the N.C.O.s' Club, took place at Ambulance headquarters.
After an enjoyable tea, Mrs. Porter (Lady District Officer) spoke of the pleasure it gave her to be old and new friends. Colonel B. J. T. Ford (ASSIstant County Commissioner) appealed to the adults to their work and hoped the little guests would follow In their parents' footsteps later o.n, either by a.mbulance work or by joining the nursing sectlon of the Bngade.
After games, etc., an entertainment was by Colley and Mr. heppard (piano and vI?lIn), Anme Hasson (soprano), Professor Hancocks (conJuror), Baby Alma Bennett (in song and dance), Dorothy Powell (dancer), and 1\'lrs. Rowles' Concert Party.
At the conclusion of the party each child received a present from Father Christmas.
TO. 4 DI TRICT.
COL E-
There were general expressions of esteem when t.he funeral took place at Colne Cemetery of Reserve tendent Edwin Lonsdale Scott. The respect and affection in which the deceased officer was held in the Ambulance movement was shown by the attendance of a large number of members of the Brigade at the funeral. About 70 members of the Colne Centre met at the Colne Ambulance Hall under Corps Superintendent Heap, and there were also 30 lady members of the ursing Division under Lady Superintendent fiss Hartley. STANDISH.
A very successful event took place on the occasion of the third annual social and presentation of awards. Members and friends thoroughly enjoyed the evening's programme, which included a sketch contributed by members of the Wigan S.J.A.B. Concert Party. ong Hems also capably rendered by Mrs. Cropper an d M1. J. Farnmond, followed by a recitation by Cadet \'V'llcox, of Orrell. Those present included Divisional Officers Drs. J. Boyd and R. J. Ormsby, Corps Superintendent H. Potter, Corps Officer Wm. Macdonald, Divisional Superintendent Geo. Pennington, Lady Divisional SuperinteI?-dent V. Marsden, and District Officer Dr. Capt. A. F. Immo.
The presentation of the :rari?us awards obtained by members in the recent examlOatlOos was made by Corps Superintendent H. Potter, who congratulated the members on maintaining their efficiency.
Dr. J. Boyd thanked Mr. P.otter for very able assistance and encouragement gtven so willtngly at all times by him.
Dr. R. J. Ormsby supporting, read a letter from the DIstrIct CommISSIOner (W. G. Smith, O.B.E.) apologising for his J!e c,cnveyed to all ranks his appreciation for the kind InvitatIOn. COUNTIES OF WESTMORLAND AND CU).[BERLAND.
On Christmas Day, at half-past one, Mr. Whitehead, of
London, was climbing on Great Gable, in company with two other companions.
The party were nearly at the top of T<?rphet Ba.stion, a severe climb near Great Nape, when, 1n changIng the belay of the rope, he slipped on a loose stone over the edge of the rock and dropped a. distance. of 80 feet, sustaining a fracture of the nght thigh, multiple fractures of right arm, and injuries to the right side of head. Fortunately his companion had jumped into a crevice and so secured a good hold of his end of the rope, and so saved Mr. Whitehead from being dashed to pieces; he remained in this position for about 15 minutes till further help came from other climbers, when he was lowered to the foot of the Red Screes climb.
One of the party set off for Borrowdale for help and
taken nearly four hours to accomplish, and the exhausted men handed over their burden to Sergeant Holmes and Corporal Graham, of the Keswick Division, who, with an ambulance car, had been waiting to complete the journey to the Keswick Hospital.
The ambulance men who completed this difficult and dangerous task were Corporal T. Brown and Privates R. Jackson, J. Gregg, \VI. Harrison, E. Tucker, J. Johnstone and A. Gaskell, who were assisted from time to time by others who were out climbing that day.
The patient succumbed to his injuries in about fortnight, and Dr. Arthur Wakefield, the Everest clImber, stated at the inquest that the transport work wonderfully carried out in the face of almost prohibltlve conditions.
q uickly summoned the Ambulance men of the Borrowdale Section of the Keswick Ambulance Division. It was after 3 p.m. when the call was received, and the party set )ff with stretcher, splints, bandages, and surgical haversack along with a hurricane lamp, and made a record journey over Sty Head, taking 65 minutes to cover a distance which is reckoned to take 100 minutes.
Darkness was now falling fast and a mist descending, and the patient, who had lain for more than two hours " n the cold, was benumbed, and there was difficulty in keeping his circulation going.
After splinting and bandaging him, and supplying him with some stimulants, at 5.10 p.m., a start was made to g et down to Seathwaite, under the direction of Mr. ) E. B. Wright, the Keswick mountain guide, passing t hrough the scree bed, over boulders and steep rocks, g ullies in which drops of 10 feet had to be negotiated and in which the stretcher had to be nearly perpendicular.
The hurricane lamp, augmented by some electric torches which other climbers had brought with them, assisted the tretcher bearers, who stuck to their task like Trojans. Seathwaite was not reached till 9 p.m., the journey having
Ambulance work amongst the Lake Hills is most strenuous and frequently dangerous, but the caU for assistance is always splendidly responded to.
No. 5 DISTRICT.
OTTr GHA)'I CORPs.
A representative gathering of officers and members of the Ambulance and ursing Divisions of the Nottingham Corps was held on December 21 last, when the presentation of a bookcase-secretaire, subscribed to by the officers and members of the Corps, was made to fro and Mrs. H. C. Ratcliff, the late Corps ecretaries, who recently re igned.
The chair was well filled by Corps Officer (Reserve) A. \YJ. Latimer, who briefly referred to the valuable services of Mr. and Mrs. Ratcliff, and expressed the great regret that was felt, both personally and amongst the Ambulance and u rsing Divisions, at the loss sustained by the Corps owing to these resignations.
This was seconded, on behalf of the ursing Divisions, by Lady Divisional Superintendent Miss L. Oldfield (City Division).
The Right Hon. the Countess of Scfron inspecting the Liverpool Corps on December 3, 1932, accompanied by Corps Superintendent Colonel D. C. Leyland Orton, T.O., the Lord [ayor of Liverpool, Lady Corps Superintendent Dr. Margaret Joyce.
The presentation was made. by Superintendent F. Wilson Moulds (Roblll Hood DlvlSlon), who, in his usual inimitable manner, recorded his regrets and endorsed the remarks of the previous speakers.
Mr. and Mrs. Ratcliff, in responding, expressed their thanks and appreciatio.n of the spirit w:hich the presentation, and the S1?Cere regret wIth which they had found it necessary to reSIgn from the Corps, but hoped that all Divisions would carryon with greater success and prosperity in the future.
Mr. Ratcliff, who was a most popular officer with all ranks, held the position of Corps Secretary fron: 19 24 to October, 1932, previousy) .which he was of the Robin Hood D1VISlOn for a consIderable tlme.
The appointment of Mrs. Ratcliff to the position of. Lady Corps Secretary was made in 1927, and was termillated by her resignation in October last.
Apologies for were received from Lady District Officer Miss W. Glbson and Lady Corps Supenntendent Mrs. Palin g (Nottingham Corps).
DERBY.
The Duchess of Devonshire opened joint headquarters for the borough St. John Ambulance Brigade and Red Cross Society, in Burton Road, Derby.
These comprise a reception hall, drill room, lecture room, caretaker's premises and garage !or .two al?bulances, and the services of the joint orgarusatlOn wlll be available to the public at all hours of the day and rught. The property belongs.to Mr. T. Ann, who has taken practically a lifelong In the movement and has given the use of the preffilses rent free for two years.
The Mayor of Derby (Ald. A.. E: Moult), presided, said that for years the orgarusatlon was hke. a lodger. Now, thanks in large to the gener?Slty of Mr. H. T. Ann, it had a home of lts own. Knowmg Mr. Ann as he did, he felt that the probability was these headquarters would be free of any charge so far as he was concerned for more than the two years specified.
The duchess remarked that this "Hut," as it was called, was an outward and visible sign of the goodwill that had always existed between the Order of St. John and of the Red Cross Society in Derbyshire. The Royal Show was coming to Derby next July, and the new would probably be particularly useful on that occaSlOn, as there were almost certain to be casualties of some sort or another. She wished the headquarters many years of great usefulness. Commenting on the calls for pe.rsonal services, she hoped that they would be ready, If. and when another call came, to co-operate and co-ordInate their work whatever it might be, and so avoid anything in the of overlapping, which had been rather a difficult thing in some counties.
The duchess presented a number of a bar to Ambulance Officer T. A. Flux's medalln recogrution of his completing 3o· years' service.
Mr. C. Armitage mentioned were first provided for the joint orgarusat10n In Derby :n 19 20 Since then they had travelled nearly 86,000 ffilles and carried 12,573 patients. He also stated that the first V.A.D. hospital opened in the the last. war was in Derbyshire, at Belper, and It had lts first patients 10 days after the declaration of war.
Bouquets were presented to the duchess and the
Mayoress by Mr. Peter Ann, and duchess was also presented with a souvenir key, beanng the emblems of the two organisations.
SOWERBY BRIDGE.
Ex-Divisional Lady Superintendent Mrs ton, of the Sowerby Bridge ursing DIVISiOn, died recently. Mrs. who was 59 of age, had held the office of DivIslOnal Lady Supenntendent ever since the inauguration of the Sowerby Bridge Division 30 years ago and she resigned last month oWlng to continued ill-health.
No.8 DISTRICT.
GUILDFORD.
A " Happy New Year» in every respect reported at the annual meeting of the Guildford DIv1s10n .wh.en, in addition to the customary reports, the reorgamsatlOn of the Division, with interesting promotions, was discussed.
The Mayor (Mr. William Harvey) and.among others present were Sir Martmdale, Krught of Grace of the Order (hon. pres1dent), Mrs. F. H. Cook (hon. vice-president), Divisional Surgeon .Bell, Divisional Superintendent J. D. Rutter, Hon. DIvlSlonal Treasurer A. Cecil Stoughton, Divisional Secretary Hon. Sergeant K. E. Bucke, Corps Officer C. E. Chaplin, Divisional Superintendent Mrs. Henry, Hon. Solicltor (Mr. 1. K. Fraser), Dr. F. A. Belam, Lionel Lankester, and the Chief Constable (Mr. W. Ollver).
In his report as Divisional Superin.te?dent, said the year had been one of real act!vIty,. ill carefully designed reorganisation to co-ordmate thea local work and fit them for greater demands in the future. The friendly and kindly feeling had .for so long permeated their Division had to a.ll their members and had resulted In each glVlng of his best to the wo;k. Valuable assistance had been received from Sergeant Cheshire. As regards accident service, they had their full share of that modern crusader work, and in order to show what the local danger spots were he had prepared a map showing the of each accident to which they had been called dUring the year. In conclusion, Mr. Rutter referred to public duty, church parades, the medical comforts depot, the swimming class for members, and other points. He then read statistics showing that the total calls the a:nbula?,ce were 1,6 I I, as compared with 1,304 1n 193 I, 271 accident calls, involving 3F patients. Long-dlstance invalid transport calls totalled 528, and borough transport calls to 692. Public duties attended were 224, and the total mileage of the ambulances was 15,263 i, as compared with r6,052 in 1931, with average miles per 9t and an average cost per mile of IS. 6}d. The medlcal comforts issue showed an increase from 273 in 193 I to 4 7 . They had kept pace with the times, and felt profouD;dly grateful that at no time had they had any real anXIety as to their funds. The Guildford public had supported them well, and they now had a turnover of £2,000 12er annum. He would like to -acknowledge the generoslty of those members of the Brigade who had been unemployed for certain periods during .the but who had been willing to help them along with dally ambulance calls.
Divisional Surgeon Heward Bell reported tha the year some 30 lectures and demonstrations had been
given at headquarters, and there had been in addition a course of lectures on home nursing. Finding among the members of the Brigade a high standard of knowledge of the principles and practice of first-aid itself, he had endeavoure d in one or two lectures to go a little outside the ordinary routine. He would like to say how impressed he had been by the keenness and ability shown by the members of the Divi sion in their work and to thank, in particular, Mr. Rutter for his unfailing help and guidance
Nursing Division.-Lady Divisional Superintendent Mrs. Henry reported that five new members had joined the ursing Division, bringing the total strength to 39. Thirty-five official practices and drills had been held, and much practice in first-aid and home nursing was done by small groups of nurses in their own homes or in , the
nurses' room at headquarters. Thirty-four members covered 25 public duties, and altogether 17 public duties had been covered. Eighty-two attendances had been made at tile Ro yal Surrey County Hospital. Many members could only do hospital work by giving up Sunday or scanty free time for it, but they felt it was well worth while. The school clinic accounted for 150 attendances, and on 100 occasions a nurse was sent on the ambulance. In addition to cases attended to during public duty, 193 first-aid cases were treated and 84 home nursing.
Raibvay Division.-The report of the Guildford Railway Ambulance Division was submitted by Divisional Superintendent F. H. L. Euden, who gave particulars of public duty undertaken in co-operation with the Guildford Division, of competition successes, favourable comment on the smart appearance of the members on parade at the inspectio n, and stated that the Divi sion had treated 140 first-aid cases during the year.
Finance.-Submitting his report as Divisional Treasurer, 11r. A. C. Stoughton said that the total balance on the year was £476 14S. 7d., with deposit £50 and reserve fund [103 9s. rd., making [642 IS. 7d. cash in hand. Their expenditure had been £1,456 IS. 7d., as compared with £1,57 2 7S. IId. in 1931, and their receipts £1,983 6s.4d., compared with £r,947 5S. Their subscriptions were £820 lOS. 9d., as compared with £754 I IS. 9d. They owed a great deal of gratitude to the Chiddingford Players and to the borough police force. He also expressed thanks to the auditors, Messrs. Harold Franks and Arthur Preston.
Formally moving the adoption of the reports, the Mayor said the only comment must be one of praise. After the reports had been adopted, Mr. Harvey said that after 40 years things sometimes got a bit dull, and it was refreshing
to hear the" punch" behind the reports, giving evidence of the enthusiasm with which all the doings of the Brigade and its associated brigades were attended. The passage about road accidents was very interesting, and it was extraordinary to realise how dependent motorists were on the activities of the Brigade, because a good deal of the work of the Brigade must be taken up with the duty of being the modern good Samaritan to the man who got smashed up on the road.
"I would like to say," continued the Mayor, "that among the social services of this country there is none which appeals more to the average citizen than that of the Ambulance Brigade."
Reorgallisatioll.-The next busine s wa an announcement explaining that the Commissioner, in reviewing the work of the various units, had come to the conclusion that Guildford might be even happier if the organisation was brought under one head.
Members of the Salisb:.lry Division Rhode3ia Railways District, St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas, on duty Armistice Day, 1932. Privates Bcbington, Palmer, Dearmer, Florey, Perkin and Hudson. Hon. Sergeant Phillips (Han. Secretary), Ambulance Officer H. C. Hughes, Sergeant H. Richardson, and Corporal J. de Villiers.
Sir Arthur Martindale expressed thanks to the Mayor, Mrs. Cook seconding, and also to Mr. Stoughton, commenting that anything more eminently satisfactory than the financial report he had never seen. He then handed to Superintendent Rutter two miniatures of his decorations as a serving member and for long service, subscribed for by the members of the Division. Mr. Rutter suitably responded.
Another presentation made by the Mayor on behalf of Mrs. E. E. Wells and Corps Officer B. W. Wells was that of a cup for an annual team competition between the men's divisions, similar to that of the nurses for the Knowle Cup.
As retiring treasurer of the Guildford Railway Division, Corps Officer Euden also handed a cheque for £18 19s. to the Mayor for the Corps Treasurer.
NO.9 DISTRICT. CITY OF EXETER.
The numerical strength of the Ambulance Division is 5o.
Dr. Lovely, M.D., gave a course of home nursing lectures, and no less than 22 hold home nursing certificates.
Regular attendances have been made at sports gatherings, football matches, regatta, carnival, race meetings, etc.
A great honour has come to the Division through the award to Superintendent Bowden, who has been a member since its inception of the Exeter Division in 1901, of the decoration of " Officer of the Order of St. John."
As to personnel, great regret has been occasioned by the resignation of Dr. Lovely, M.D., after I years invaluable service as Surgeon.
The Division has been fortunate in securing as his successor Dr. Richard Gray, Dr. Preece continuing as the other Surgeon.
During the year the motor ambulances have travelled 8,044 miles, and have moved 1,568 patients. Certain members have placed themselves at the disposal of the Royal Devon and Exeter Hqspital for blood transfusion, at?-d during 1932 Privates Pinn and Hammett gave each a plnt of blood, and Private Twitchett a pint for a patient at Exmouth.
No. 10 DISTRICT.
LETCHWORTH NURSING DIVISION.
Lady Divisional Superintendent May Brown passed away very suddenly on January 2
The funeral was attended by the whole of the Nursing Division, a large number of members of the Ambulance D ivision, and a large number of her fellow employees.
Miss. Brown did much to the making of the success of the Division, and will be greatly missed.
THE St. John Ambulance Association
Its History and its Part in the Ambulance Movement
By N. CORBET FLETCHER, M.A., M.B., M.R.C.S.
" This book, from cover to cover, is Jltll oj information of greatest interest and importance to everyone in the Ambulance Movemenl."St. Jobn :ambulance (Jis.1ette. Price 3/ 6 Postage 6d.
Stom Dept.: St. JOHN'S GATE, LONDON, E.C .l
Correspondence.
To the Editor, ST. JOHN AMBULANCE GAZETTE.
DEAR SIR,-My appeal for copies of early First Aid and Home Nursing Textbooks which you were good enough to insert in the January issue of THE ST. JOHN AMBULA CE GAZETTE, has met with a far greater response than I could have hoped for. I have had many helpful letters from your readers, and many of them have very generously offered to present the Association with their copies. The result is that we have been able to fill many gaps, but unfortunately it has also become evident that there are more gaps in the series here than was at first anticipated. The reason is that in the early days, apparently, either the Association ordered Textbooks quantities of 1,000, or each separate I,OOO was given a separate number, although perhaps five or more successive thousands were identical (in so far as the text was concerned) with the previous thousand. Thus, for 1878 we have six separate textbooks, the two earliest of which are un-numbered and the remaining four are numbered 18th 24th thousand, 27th thousand, and 29th thousand. I have not as yet had an opportunity of comparing them word for word with each other, but they seem to be very much the same.
1.t is, perhaps, too much to expect that the appeal which you published will result in our completinothe series, but the generous response of your encourages me to hope that we shall continue to receive more offers.
In thanking you and your readers once again, may I add that 1 shall be grateful if those who write to me on the subject would mention in their letters the number of the edition, e.g., Iooth thousand, 325th thousand, etc., which will usually be found on the title page inside the cover.
Yours faithfully, A. N. CAHUSAC, Chief Secretary.
To the Editor, ST. JOHN AMBULANCE GAZETTE.
DEAR SIR,-A silver medallion was picked up at Dagenham and handed to me. The name and number is:-
WILLI AM LOVE. No. 231276.
1 shall be pleased to return it to the owner. Will you please be good enough to make this announcement in the GAZETTE?
With compliments, Yours faithfully, W. G. WARREN, Superintendent.
To the Editor, ST. JOHN AMBULANCE GAZETTE.
DEAR SIR,-On a Brigade member's promotion to Staff-Sergeant why is he deprived of his sidearms (pouch) ? he is not expected to carry contents of pouch 1n hiS pockets; yet as a first aider what good
is he without what the pouch should contain? An infantry Sergeant is given sidearms (bayonet) to carry as an honour, but in the Brigade a Staff-Sergeant .appears to be penalised.
T. J. R. Sheffield.
With reference to the above, the reply to query raised is as follows :"Staff-Sergeants should wear black pouch, and the authorisation for the wearing of this pouch will be embodied in the next reprint of Ambulance Dress Regulations. "-EDITOR.
Questions and Answers.
A SLIGHT MISTAKE.
M. P. (Birmingham) - One of our members tells an amusing story against herself. She has become a promising recruit to ambulance work, and recently was out shopping when, in a quiet road, she saw a man lying in the middle of the pavement.
His body was moving convulsively, suggestive of an Epileptic Fit. Thinking the first opportunity for a test of her knowledge on the treatment of fits had arrived she stooped down and proceeded to undo the collar of the " victim."
Her well-intended act.ion met with emphatic remonstrance The mao-an employee of the Water Department. was mere turning off the stop-cock of a domestic water supply. The key was not a good fit-hence the strange movements of his body.
ThalJks for your story, n'hich remiJlds IJlC of allother. A chauffeur 1vriggled under his car to lJIake some investigatiolls alld acijllStllle!ltS. Shortly aftel'1pards he 1vas heard making ClIriotls sOllnds and 1vas promptly pttlled frolll 1IJ1der the car his assistallt. A brief exalllination disclosed that the chauffeur ]vas s4ferillgfrom Dislocation 0./ the Jan I-due to ))l1Iscttlar action! lV. C. F.
Cw ATIO OF YAW:t\ING.
B. T. (Cardiff). - t a recent meeting we discussed what happens when people yawn and, as we could arrive at no satisfactory solution, we decided to submit our problem to you.
Yawning is WI/ally cal/Jed fry il/slljjicient oxygenation of the blood. Tl7'hell we listen to a lecture or serlllOIl lve often J aJvn because ottr breathing is apt to become shallou/ and our circulation slow, while lect1lre-halls and churches are often iJJJperfectIY ventilated. r"oJJl tbese callses the blood becomes sOllJCJvhat impflre and stimulates the breathing Centre of the Brain so that yaJvning is camed, more air is passed to the lungs and the cirClllatioll is stilJ)lIlated: SO 1100V _you knOI'V that it is 170t ahvClJIS the lectflrer or preacher ,vho is at fatllt ! N. C. F.
SIG AND nrPTmr OF EPILEP Y.
. . (Purley).-During a recent discussion on Epilepsy it was stated that convulsions do not always
occur in Epilepsy. As this seems contrary to the teaching of the Textbook, some of us disputed the statement; but we agreed to submit the point for your decision. Your kind help will, therefore, be much appreciated.
The description of Epilepsy in the Textbook is not a good one. The disease mqy occur in hvo forllls-17tild and severe. 111 mild Epilepsy sudden complete and l!Jomentaty loss of consciousness is often the onlY symptom. In severe Epilepsy, however, there are three definite stages: (I) S'tldden and complete loss of consciousness, (2) convulsions 1vhich consist of regular, rapidlY passing to irregular, JlJovements due to spasm of all the voluntaty muscles of the body, and (3) automatic or sleep stage during which the patient may act without conscious knowledge. The biting oj the tongue and the Epileptic Scream (which may herald in the second stage) are evidence of spasmodic contraction of the mtlScies controllinx> the jaw and the breathing.
lV. C. F.
Interesting Case Reports.
By N. CoRBET FLETCHER, M.A., M.B., B.Cmr. (Cantab), M.R.C.S., etc., Assistant-Surgeon-in-Chief, The
St. John Ambulance Brigade.
e.o\. E REpORT O. 61.
On October 5, 193 I, two police, plain clothes, were on duty at a corner of a London road. A horse drawing a heavy load of timber approached out of control, the driver having been thrown to the ground. The two police officers stopped the traffic promptly, and P.e. Field tackled the horse. He checked its pace, but was hit by the shaft of the wagon and knocked down. nfortunately for him one of the wheels of the wagon passed over and broke his right leg. P.e. Field, however, had managed to push the horse to the side so that the "\-,,"heels of the wagon locked against the kerb, and it came to a standstill.
Cm.D.IENT.-First Aid has attailled its present positio11 chiefly tbrough th e J-tlcces-if"l prez1e17tiotJ of aggravatiON of itYllry or conditioJl. lit this instance P.C. Field 11'as tme to the Principles of First .flid ,vhen he tried to prevent the oCCllrrellce of potential accidmts, eZlell at the riJ-k of hh own life alld limbs; and his actiolJ 1MS duty approved I!J Chapter-General 1J hich last year awarded him the coveted Certificate of Honollr.
Tincture of Iodine.
By EDW -\'RD D. GLOYER.
Amongst .Ambulance workers, ther is a great deal of uncertainty concernin ()' tincture of iodine. In competitions, good marks are given by judges for " applying tincture of iodine all over the wound and urrounding skin (First .L\id, 38th dition, Folios 96-1 I-t.)
As a genera l rule we o b tain our tincture of io d ine from a re tail chemist. What, therefore, d oes he supply? T he chemist h as a standard work of reference, issued b y authority, an d which must b e o b eyed, otherwise a penalty is the resu lt. This reference, known as the" British P harmacopceia," is periodialtered, and improved to bring it into hne wIth modern thought and advanced science. The last revision was in October, 1932-the volume became "official" at once-so as we read in competition rules , "The latest edition of the Textb ook must be strictly adhered t o."
There are accordingly in the "British Pharmac?pceia," 2, three solutions, known respect1vely as LIquor Iodi Fort, Liquor Iodi Mitis, and Liqour Iodi Simplex The two former preparations were known in the previous (1914) Pharmacopceia as strong and weak tincture of iodine-the latter (Liq Iod. Simplex) is a new preparation and is actually the Continental iodine solution, b ased on the o ld French Codex Formu la Now of t hese three formulre special mention will b e made to the one known as Liquor Iodi Mitis.
In the B .P (British Pharmacopceia) 1932, the synonym tincture of iodine is still used (althouo-h B .C?628 states that it is obsolete according to the revIsed B .P -but see B P ., 1932, Folio 265) for Liquor Iodi Mitis, which was known in the previous as tincture of iodine. The composition IS now slightly altered, but it con tains practically the same proportion of iodine as used for the last 20 years, so there is no change from a First Aid standpoint.
Consequently, when you ask at the chemist's for ?f iodine, you are supplied with Liquor Iodi MitIS, B.P. When all is said and done this preparation is still the most excellent in and for general application to woun d s. It IS of great value, particularly in the treatment of dirty wounds; a preliminary scrubbing and washing is not only unnecessary, but in a way harmful, causing a kind of swelling of the epithelial cells, shutting in the germs tincture penetrating deeply. In fact, tmcture of lOdine, B P 1932, is, as it always has been, the ideal antiseptic for First Aid workers.
We have, however, a little drawback sometimes in the method of application-the iodine brush: Continued dipping into the solution is not exactly hygienic-but we cannot condemn the use of of iodine because of the brush. The use of swabs or the St. John iodine pen eliminates the difficulty to a certain extent, and is recommended.
It is also said that tincture of iodine tends to evapor.ate, with the. consequent increase in strength.
As lOdine, however, IS solu ble one in twelve of alcohol and the. of iodine is only a 2 per cent. solution: unless It IS kept an exceptionally long time, there is no risk in increase of strength with evaporatIOn.
Police N ational First Aid Competition.
The usual Eliminating Competitions for the purpose of selecting a team to represent each of the nine Police Districts in England and Wales were held during January.
In No. 9 District (City of London and Metro·politan Police) 18 teams competed, the winners being the "Y" Division team, Metropolitan Police. The Judges were: For the team test, D r. R. B. Duncan, and for the Individual tests, Capt. A . C. White Knox, both of LODdon.
The following particulars of other District Competitions have also been received :-
No. I District, held at Liverpool.-15 teams. Judges: Team Test, Capt. J. Anderson, of Seaton Delayal, and D r . 1. G . Modlin, of Sunderland. Individual, Dr. J. E. King, of Clapwell, and Dr. F . F. Hamilton, of Blackhill.
No. 4 D istrict, held at Birmingham -14 teams. Judges: Team Test, Dr. G. D. E. Tullis, of Hereford. Individual Tests, Dr. W. E Audland, of Oxford.
NO 5 D istrict, held at Peel House, Westminster.Eight teams. Judges: Team Test, Dr. R. B. Duncan, of London. Individual Tests, Dr. S. Davies, of New Cross.
No. 6 D istrict held at Brighton.-Seven teams. Judges: Team Test, Dr. H. R McAleenan, of Eastbourne. Individual Tests, Dr. A. M. Pollock, of Tunbridge Wells.
No 7 D istrict, held at Exeter. - Three teams. Judge, D r. B. V. Dunn, of Torquay.
No.8 District. held at Aberystwyth.-Nine teams.
The Final Competition will be held at the Midland Grand Hotel, St. Pancras, London, N. W., on Tuesday, February 21. The Judges will be :-For the Team Test, Dr. N Corbet Fletcher, of London. For the Individual Tests, Dr. D. W. A. Bull, of Stony Stratford.
St. John Ambulance Brigade (Overseas) and the Sino -Japanese Hostilities.
A report of the 1})Ork, done in Shangha i 0' the Shanghai unit of the Iiong Kong St. John Ambulance Brigade. [FRO:-'f OUR SPECIAL CoRRESPO DENT.]
As soon as the news of hostilities reached Hong Kong the Chinese public formed an organisation to help the refugees in Shanghai, for which a sum of more than $100,000 was at once raised. Within another four days a total sum of more than $400 ,000 was collected, which was used for the sole purpose of helping the refugees and the wounded soldiers.
But in Hong Kong there has always been a division of the St . John Ambulance Brigade, which is highly respected by the public for its work done. Since the Shanghai trouble broke out:: the number of wounded, according to the papers, had increased to several hundreds daily. The number of temporary military hospitals had also increased, but there was a shortage of men for working in these hospitals.
The members of the Hong Kong St. John Ambulance Brigade, therefore, at once suggested that a unit should be sent to Shanghai in order to serve in the hospitals. At a meeting held by the various Divisions of the Brigade it was unanimously agreed that we should give the service without delay.
The idea was then communicated to the Assistant Commissioner, requesting him at the same time to give an order to send members of the Brigade to Shanghai. Owing to the fact that the underlying principle of the Ambulance is to perform one's duty, disregarding any racial differences, by helping the wounded, the Assistant Commissioner readily sympathised with us. But since Hong Kong is a British Co lony, the matter had to be reported to the Governor, al though we had the sanction of the Assistant Commissioner. After the report was made, the Hong Kong Government could not at the moment give a rep ly until one was received from London, saying tha t it was a matter of international importance.
But any further delay would be disastrous, for, as time went on, the fighting in Shanghai was getting mo re severe every day, and our help was urgently nee ded. The Assistant Commissioner, Mr. A. Morris, and the Secretary, Mrs. R. Langley, therefore, while wo rking indefatigably with the Government, gave an order to the members of different divisions to be prepared to sail at any moment. eeing that there was still no sign of fixing a date for the men to sail, the Assistant Commissioner, getting impatient, sent a cablegram to the headquarters of the St. John Ambulance Brigade in London, reporting everything in detail and asking for permission to take action.
After a careful consideration of the matter, the headquarters at last agreed and even promised to help if necessary. Subsequently a meeting was held by the members of all the Divisions in Hong r(ong, 41
and after several weeks of hard work our wish was at long last satisfied.
A notice was then circulated, and the number of members who registered their names as willing to serve at the front reached three hundred and over. Besides these there were also quite a large number of people who were not members St. John Ambulance Brigade, but wanted to Jom the party to serve in Shanghai. The Assistant Commissioner, acting with the greatest care, refused those who had not obtained permission from theIr parents or guardians; and even then the roll registered more than a hundred names.
Owing to some financial difficulties we had to divide our members into two parties, so as to go separately. Our first party, consisting .of 42 men and 27 women, sailed by the 5.S. PreSident Lmcoln on March 2. Besides all the indispensable requirements of a hospital, we also brought along with us an ambulance motor vehicle, thus bringing the total cost to about $100,000. Before the day of sailing we were invited to many farewell parties given by some prominent member of the public, from whom_ substantial help was also promised. On the day ot departure many of them came to see us on board and gave us much good advice which even now we still remember.
THE DEPARTuRE. March 2 was the day on which the boat sailed, and during the previous two days, those memb.ers of the first party were busy packmg and makmg preparation for the expedition. In the afternoon all of us in full uniform marched to the wharf, from which we were taken to the steamer by a special launch.
While marching through the city we were cheered by the crowd amidst the noise of fire-crackers. When we were all on board the steamer we found all our friends and relatives already there waiting to say (( good-bye" to us. Even at that time the of some of the members still tried to persuade theIr children to o-ive up the idea of going to Shanghai, being of the fact that it was only the spitit of sacrifice that urged us to work at the front, and the question of safety had already been put out of our minds completely. s the time of departure dre\.v ncar, the Assistant Commissioner, the Secretary, the Corps Superintendent, Mr. T. K. Chak, and the uperintendent of the Y. LC.A. Diyision, the rest of the members of the Brigade, and other prominent member!; and representatives of the public shook hands with us one by one, wi hing us a happy voyage.
The whistle was sounded soon after this and the boat slowly drew away from the 'wharf and we were all bound for Shanghai
By sheer coincidence a group of nurses from the Kwong Wah Hospital in Canton travelled in the same boat, having the same object and destination. During the next three days we were constantly kept in touch with Shanghai through the wireless, and every time on hearing the report we all wished to be there immediately. On the last day of our voyage, while having a social, we were all struck by an unexpected wireless message from Shanghai reporting that the front was all quiet after the retreat of the Chinese soldiers. It was past midnight when we reached Woo Sung, and owing to martial law we were unable to go any further till morning. In the morning we could see the pitiful sight of Woo Sung from a distance, and at 8 o'clock we left the by a launch provided by the steamship company.
THE ARRIVAL AND THE WORK Do ill IN THE HOSPITALS.
At the wharf we were greeted by the President of the Chinese Red Cross Association in Shanghai, Drs. Yen Fook Bing, Wang Pui Yuen, New Wai Lum, and other representatives of the public. Drs. Yen and Wang then took us to the Chinese Y.M.CA., where we had our lunch. Owing to the fact that the number of wounded soldiers had increased day after day, there was insufficient accommodation in the hospitals; hence as many as 30 temporary military hospitals were organised.
After lunch we were led to the Kao Tung College in Tsui Ka Wiu, near the French Concession, when a warm welcome was given us by Madame Sun Yat Sen and Madame Liu Chung Hoi, who, seeing that we were fully equipped with an ambulance motor vehicle as well as doctors and other requirements of a hospital, had turned the college into a temporary hospital, in less than a day, calling it " The National Military Hospital," in which we worked thereafter.
When everything was scarcely in order, other hospitals on hearing of our arrival immediately wished to send over more than 200 wounded soldiers. We admitted fifty at once, and in the meantime made arrangements to admit the remainder a few days later, for everything was still in preparation, and the question of food for the patients unsolved. On that day every member performed his duty with enthusiasm, and in spite of the difficult conditions everyone worked together happily and harmoniously.
The next day, March 6, was our second day in Shanghai and the day on which we started our work.
As soon as everything was arranged in order we received every day more than 100 patients from other hospitals when any further accommodation elsewhere for them was impossible . We divided our members, about 60 in number altogether, into three groups, each working for eight hours daily. Everything was then carried on nicely and sympathised smoothly, for we all sympathised with these patients, who were
suffering only for their country, and who in turn, knowing that we were from Hong Kong, followed our instructions without giving any trouble. This hospital, having an accommodation for more than 500 beds, was tolerably well equipped, for besides those we brought from Hong Kong much new equipment was bought, so we hardly experienced any inconveniences as far as our work was concerned.
Owing to the pressure of the work we had to ask for a few more doctors from the Red Cross Association in Shanghai; for while we received more than 300 new patients from other hospitals every day, we so far only had two women doctors, Drs. Pau Choi Chue and Wong Hang Kit, both from Hong Kong. The work was shared between the doctors of the St. John Ambulance Brigade and other members of the staff. In the hospital there were departments for general administrative work, for medicine, for hygiene, for food, for general service, and even for washing and hairdressing.
While the burden of our work was considerably relieved by the arrival of 23 nurses from Hong Kong on the 17th, fifteen of our members, owing to their work in Hong Kong, had to leave us on the 29th.
According to a report which appeared in the newspaper ort April 2, more severe fighting seemed probable, and since we were placed between the French Concession and the Chinese Territory, with a battalion of Japanese soldiers immediately opposite our hospital, the question of our safety was at once raised. But before anything could be done the patients must first be considered; for although many of them had recovered and left, there still remained as many as 200 in the hospital. At a meeting held by all the members of the staff it was at last decided to close down the hospital on April 10, after all the patients had been safely transferred to other hospitals.
While thinking of coming back to Hong Kong we were interviewed by a representative of the temporary hospital for the disabled, asking us to take charge of the hospital, where there were still more than 90 disabled soldiers. Thirty-nine of our members, therefore, decided to stay in order to work in that hospital, which was situated in Yi Ting Road in the French Concession, while the rest of us returned on April 12 by the s.s. Empress of Russia. The work was later passed on to a permanent staff, and since the situation in Shanghai had improved, we all came back on April 27, thus bringing our work to a close after a period of about two months. As regards the motor vehicles and the equipment we brought along with us, on the instructions of the Assistant Commissioner we presented them to the Shanghai Red Cross Association Hospital.
While working in Shanghai we were treated to many warm entertainments and received much help and many souvenirs when we left from different individuais and organisations. These include Drs. Yen Fuk Bing, Wang Pui Yuen, and New Wei Lum, Madam Sun, Secretary of the Military Hospital, the Shanghai Chinese Y W.CA , the Shanghai Society
for Maintaining Order, the Chinese Boy Scout Association, 176th and 177th troop, Lieutenants Tsai Hin Man, Chiu Siu Yi, and Mo Sue Tong of the 19th Battalion, the Secretary of the temporary hospital for the disabled, Mr. Sun, the managing director of the Wmg On Weav1ng Factory, and the National Chinese Y.M.CA.
This work of ours would certainly have been a failure had it not been for the indefatigable efforts of our Assistant Commissioner and our Secretary. Our success was also due to the wholehearted support of the Finance Committee of the John Ambulance Brigade in Hong Kong, the directors and secretaries of the Y.W.CA., and all those who have helped us by giving large sums as subscriptions. With the exception of a few local members, all the members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, altog ether 82 in number, included, sible for the work done 1ll the two hospitals. This excellent result was due to Dr. Pau Choi Chue, Mr. Kwan Sit Kwan, Miss Kong Ching Po, and all the members who did their work faithfully and courageously.
The above report was made only from my recollections of the time we worked in ShanghaI, and I must beg to be excused b y the public for any omissions.
The work of the St. John Ambulance Brigade has been greatly assisted by the people of Hong. Kong. Recently we have been doing our to 1ncre.ase o ur activities so as to achieve our object of servlllg mankind. Free public dispensaries and ho spitals have been org anised in the New Terntones. I n order to maintain them large sums of money required, and the work cannot be succes.sfully carned o ut with the efforts of a few onl y It IS hoped that t he public will give us the same financial. sUl?port and valuable guidance as th ey have so g iven in the past, so that our work can be o ut smoothly and the poor assisted in every pOSSIble w ay.
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RHODESIAN RAILWAYS DISTRICT. I DIVIDUAL PRACTICAL TEST.
a BIRCHENOU GH" SHIELD COYfPETITIO N
Septemb er, 1932.
You and your friend are returning to town along an old, disused road, in a " Baby" car; when abo,ut eight miles from tOW? you meet a. motor cyclist lying in the road. HIS motor cycle IS very badly smashed. You have a surgical haversack In your car. Time, about 3 p.m. Act as you would.
Notes for Judges
Patient lying on his side. Patient is consci?us. Supposed inj uries are: Compound fracture of n g ht patella. Bleeding has ceased and coagulated ov er wound. Running stream 2.0 yards away . T eam T est.
You and your team have just finished a in this Scout Hall. The Scouts have been prepanng for a week-end camp, and you hav e lent them all your ambulance equipment. Just before leavlll g > one of the Scouts falls down the ladder leading to the roof. Act as you would. .
(NOTE.-Time taken from end of first readin g )
No tes for guidance of Judges onlY Scout lying in huddled position at foot. of Supposed injuries are: Incised wound wIth artenal h cemorrhage, right wrist; compound fracture of left tibia; larg e bruise left temple.
Telephone at doctor's residence, 200 yards along the road. Town ambulance out of town. Doctor not available. Hospital is mile s If member of team is sent to doctor s reSIdence, that member must not be permitted to return t o team for seven minutes. One of the Scouts (or other bystander) oug ht to be sent.
Scouts' hand-cart to be used as ambulance. Patient regains consciousness after being placed on hand-cart.
Time-keep er t o 1})am t eam at jive JJlimlfes t o go.
INDIV1DUAL ORAL TEST.
Jr hat are t he J'igl1s al/d S)'/IIP/Oll/S ()J til/COli/roiled htell/o rrhage ? R apid loss of s t rength: Gl?dmess '1 ness , - especially when uprigh t p.oS ltlon I S assu med. P aJl or o f th e face and lIps Co ld f clarruny skin. Breathing hurri ed 6. accompanied by yawnin g a nd T he pulse fails and m.ay alt oge th e r a t he wrist. The patIent th ro ws hiS arms abo'7 t J tu g s a t clot hin LT ro und nec k a nd calls f or a Lr. b IF'hat iJ· a m p l fl re? Otherwise k no \.v n as H er nia } Co nsists of a pro trus o n o f inte rnal orga n, 4usu ally the bowel thro ug h (he m us cula r w .a ll of the abdomen, mo t fre qu en tl y at (he g rOIn.
What occurs ill the capillaries oj Ii;e lflllgs?
In the capillaries of the lungs the air gives 1 off to the blood its m;ygen and takes up from it carbonic acid gas, heat and water; thus the I air expired becomes warmer and contains 6. acid gas and watery vapour, and the tmpure dark red blood becomes purified and of bright red colour. J
State signs and s..YIllploIIIS oj alcoholic POiSOllillg.
Usually the face is Rushed; the eyes blood- "I shot; pupils equally dilated and fixed; tem- l perature of body lowered. f 4· There is a great danger of collapse. Total 20.
On Carelessness.
By A. T. LAK1 T, M.B.
"The brain, situated within the craniuJJJ, is the seat of mtellect, the emotions and the will; it is the organ 1vhere impressions brought by the sensory nerves are received and from which orders are given through the motor nerves."Manual, page 152.
Go to a pianoforte recital by a good pianist, and try not to listen to the music but concentrate your attention on the hands of the pianist, and you will see a most astounding display of brain control. Muscular movements, averaging 3 or 4 a second, are directed with unerring accuracy to a definite place; with a considered amount of force to produce a desired tonal value; with a predetermined speed to create a correct rhythm; everyone of these movements is the result of mental action derived from sensory impressions received by the brain and the consequent orders given through the motor nerves to the muscles. The wonderful part to a thinking person is that all budding pianists start from the same spot-" the five finger exercises" -and it is purely a matter of earnest study, careful practice and a determination to succeed that creates the "Paderewskis," and the absence of the efforts and qualities that produce the" ivory-walloper."
It is the same procedure in every walk of life, but our concern at the moment is the special appeal it makes to First Aiders. Earnest study, careful practice and a determination to excel produces the expert every time, whilst little study, careless practice and the absence of ambitious effort ensures the inexpert and meddlesome First Aider.
It is an astounding fact that, between these two extremes, there is only a difference in the character of the thought that produces the order given through the motor nerves, for preceding every conscious act there is a thought (sensory impression) and on the character of that thought depends the character of the resulting action. Careful thoughts will result in careful actions, and careless evil thoughts will just as purely produce careless evil actions.
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The next stage is a more serious one, for an action repeated often becomes a habit; the brain then takes it for granted that a certain sensory impression demands a certain definite order to be given through the motor nerves and a certain muscular action to result, and so a habit is built up, and" we act without thinking." The sum total of our habits determines our character and on our character depends our future; it is certainly worth while to take care of the type of thought that we entertain. It may help in the realisation of the importance of these facts, if they are tabled. Desire Action The Idea Seed Thought 1 Action Habit ----I CharacterDetails of Idea Plant Accomplishment of Idea Fruit
(" Seed-Plant-Fruit" is included as an illustration, and should be a guide to and a prolific source of thought.)
As First Aiders, careless thinking and the consequent careless actions and habits is more serious than with the ordinary individuaL A carelessly tied knot may cause a patient great discomfort and pain, or it may slip and a fatal h<emorrhage may result. Careless thinking will cause careless doings and may result in the omission of those small but important things that make all the difference between preventing further injury ancL the patient being made worse by improper handling, incorrect position and careless treatment. At its very worst it may mean the difference between life and death. So First Aiders cannot afford to think and act carelessly.
In First Aid practices there is too much "Oh 1 that will do, it is only a practice." If careless work is allowed in a practice, it is an absolute certainty that there will be carelessness when the time for real action occurs, for we are so constituted that the qualities which we put into our work affects everything else in our lives and tends to bring our whole conduct to the same level. The entire person takes on the characteristics of his usual way of doing things. Doing things in a loose, slipshod, untidy, careless manner deteriorates the whole mental attitude, demoralises the mental processes and pulls down the whole life. There is no need to look further for a reason for untidy uniform, badly equipped pouches and haversacks, and careless First Aid.
Practices are simply opportunities for forming good habits and for making ourselves efficient First Aiders, and there must be a constant fight to prevent them from degenerating into mere bandaging classes.
The application of bandages and splints is so easy and showy that they form the greater part of the majority of practices, but they are simply a means to an end, and not the end itself, as so many First Aiders are in the habit of thinking. "By means of which trained persons are enabled to afford skilled assistance in cases of accident or sudden illness" includes everything that concerns the rendering of First Aid (there is no suggestion of carelessness), and that is the work that we have undertaken.
To overcome carelessness is not a difficult job, but it will need constant thought, care and watchfulness until the habit of careful work is built up, and then if we are true to our best selves, it will be difficult to relapse into carelessness. Earnest study, careful practice and a determination to succeed are the foun dations on which we must build. Can you be the efficient First Aider you wish to be for five minutes? No-surely you can for one minute. Well, start by being efficient and careful for one minute each practice night, even if it is only tying a reef knot neatly, carefully, efficiently and in its correct position. Now you have made a start, and it wili depend entirely on your own efforts and will-power where you finish. (If you never start, you will never get anywhere .) When one minute is easily performed, try two, then three, then five minutes, and so build up the habit of careful work by easy stages, and soon you will find it difficult not to be careful in all your and there w.ill be a surpise in store for you when yo u find, as you most assuredly will, that it is far easier to do good careful work than it is to be careless, and yo u wili have that thrill and joy that good honest carefu l work always gives.
When you have succeeded, then help others to try and attain the ideal by always setting them a go od example. The greatest influence that you can have in this world is by your own personal example. You r own undeviating devotion to high ideals will do more to encourage and help others than any verba l counsel you can offer," says an American author, and it is well worth trying, for our work is part of us, and every careless job we allow to pass thro ugh our hands diminishes our competence, efficiency, ability and desire to do good careful work Carelessness is an offence against self-respect an d an insult to our highest ideals; it is unworthy of the wearers of the eight-pointed cross.
Report on the First Aid Division of the Palestine Police.
By J. Mu RO, O.B.E., M.e., D.D.S.P. Secretary, Palestine Police First Aid Division.
The First Aid Division of the Palestine Police was organised in 1932, so is now only in its first year of life.
Previously a number of police officers held First Aid Certificates, but, owing to lack of practice and further instruction, their know ledge had become very rusty.
When Mr. R. G. B. Spicer, M.e., took over command of the Palestine Police in 1931, he immediately commenced to organise the First Aid instruction of the Force and initiated the First Aid Division on the lines of the Division he had previously organised in Kenya.
As Palestine is a Mandated Territory and not a British Colony, the Division is unfortunately not affiliated to the St. John Ambulance Bri gade Overseas, but the members of the Division are holders of the St. John First Aid Certificate, and the organisation and rules are based on those of the Overseas Brigade.
The Department of Health in Palestine has given every assistance in providing Medical Officers to lecture candidates for the St. John First Aid Certificate, the examinations are conducted by Lieut.-Col. J. C Strathearn, CB.E., l\1.D., F.R.e.S., Warden of the Opthalmic Hospital, Jerusalem, of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem in England, and Dr. N. Manson, M.B., Ch.B., D.O.M.S., the Sub-Warden.
One hundred and sixty-two members of the Palestine Police have been successful candidates for the t. John First Aid Certificate during 1932·
His Excellency, Lieut.-General Sir Arthur Wauchope, CM.G., CLE., D 0., High Commissioner for Palestine, presented a magnificent Challenge Cup to be competed for annually by the P olice First Aid teams.
The first competi tion was held during the Police Annual Sports in October, 1932, when twenty teams drawn from stations situated from Dan to Beer heba came to Jerusalem to compete.
Not more than t,vo British per onnel were allowed in each team of four, several of the teams being composed entir ly of Palestinians. The were .an all-Palestinian team drawn from the Palestlnlan Police D epo t and Training School, and from)erusal.em Rural Division and Jeru alem Old Ctty Police tatlOn tied for second place.
The Board of Examiners con isted of Lieut.-Col. J. e. Strathearo, as Pre ident. with Dr. T. ternber g
Palestine Police First t\id Di vision.
and Dr. M. A. Shukair, of the Department of Health, as members.
The Board was tri-lingual, as the competing teams were drawn from English, Arabic and Hebrew speaking police officers, and the instructions had to be given usually in two, and sometimes in three, of these languages.
Each team underwent the same test, they were given the following information :-
" You are the members of a Police Post. You are seated outside attending to your equipment, when you hear a noise (squealing of brakes and a shout), suggestive of a motor accident, evidently just round a bend in the road to your right, but hidden from view by a small hill."
Act. (Time allowed, 5 minutes.)
The three judges were bystanders at the scene of the accident, and told the following story :-
" We saw this fellah (Arabic for peasant) coming towards us from the hill on the other side of the road; as he climbed the stone wall by the roadside he gave a cry. We saw him catch hold of his right foot, and heard him say: 'A snake has bitten me.' He immediately over-balanced and fell on to the roadway, just in front of a motor-car which struck him, and went on."
The Police Post contained a haversack, stretcher and telephone. The patient was lying prone, face downward, and a red streak was marked on his left cheek.
A wall plan giving position of Police Post, road, hill, injured man and bystanders, was shown.
Teams were examined in rotation, and those who had been examined were kept rigidly apart from outside communication until all teams had been examined.
Marks were given for preliminary action, intelligent questions on the history and signs, correct treatment, stretcher work, disposal of patient and after treatment; and, considering that the competitors were all young " first-aiders " taking part in their first competition, the results were very satisfactory.
On the final day of the Sports, a demonstration was given by the competing teams before a crowd of t;ev6ral thousand spectators.
Labels were placed on the patients, giving the nature of their injuries, which included various fractures, hcell}orrhages, and artificial respiration cases.
The illustrations show the demonstration in various stages.
A number of reports have been received testifying to the good work done on various occasions by members of the Division.
In a country where the knife and the cudgel is used as the normal finish to any heated argument, and
where in various districts it is impossible to get medical aid for some hours, the value of First Aid instruction is frequently exemplified.
One case worthy of record took place on June 20, I932, when information was received at Hebron Police Station that a certain Abdel Latif Suleiman Afisheh had been seriously wounded, and was lying in the Wadi el Melab, some distance from Hebron. Sergeant Abdel Salam Sadek and Constable Rushdi Shawa left immediately for the scene, taking with them a First Aid haversack.
Arriving at the Wadi el Melab, they found the wounded man in a serious condition, bleeding profusely from a severe wound in the side. They immediately rendered First Aid, and fortunately were able to stop the hcemorrhage.
The wounded man was later admitted to hospital in a very critical condition. The Medical Officer, on his admission to hospital, considered that the First Aid rendered had undoubtedly saved the patient's life. The injured man has now recovered.
Another case occurred on September I I, 1932) when Ahmed Yassin was run over by a car at Ain Zeotoim>. a small village on the hill road between Acre and Safad. He was seriously injured, sustaining fractures to the ribs, clavicle and breastbone.
Efficient first aid was rendered by Mounted Constable Abdel Salaam Abed Eissa. The Safad doctor reported that the first aid treatment which enabled the patient -to be moved to his home in safety, undoubtedly saved his life. If he had been moved without it, a broken bone would in all probability have pierced the lungs, causing hcemorrhage.
It is interesting to note the early use to which a Police Inspector was able to apply his knowledge after training.
Inspector Ley 'sat his examination on completion of his first course in First Aid on April I2, 1932, and on April 21, 1932, saved a boy in Jaffa, who had fractured both the ulna and radius bones in his left forearm, from the tender mercies of ignorant onlookers, and rendered efficient first aid with improvised materials.
The inhabitants of the original home of the Order have had reason to be grateful to the English branch of the Order for the magnificent work done by the staff of the Ophthalmic Hospital, Jerusalem, and the members of the First Aid Division of the Palestine Police are now endeavouring to do their share in carrying out the traditions of the Order by improving their efficiency in First Aid and applying their knowledge for the benefit of the populace.
The following statistics may be of interest :-
St. John First Aid Certificate holders, 1930, 139.
St. John First Aid Certificate holders, I932, 351. 'Posts and Stations equipped with First Aid Haversacks or Cabinets, 79.
Empire First Aid Competitions.
Dual Practical T est (Women)
CARD OF INSTRUCTIONS.
You two are on your way to a practice carrying a First 'Aid haversack. You notice when in front of a row of shops a man motor-cycling. A few seconds afterwards, his machine skids and he is thrown against the kerb, striking his back violently. You run to him and he tells you rather feebly that his left leg feels wet and he has pain behind the left shoulder. You look at the back of his left trouser over the leg and see a patch of blood.
Time allowed, 12 minutes, beginning when :you receive this card. Warning at nine minutes.
NOTE FOR JUDGE.
Patient to wear trousers and garters, and to remove coat and waistcoat. Mark varicose vein. Put garter below knee. Mark patch of venous outside back of trouser on left side. Put patIent a little on right side.
If questions are asked about doctor, etc., Judge says-" One of the crowd has telephoned for ambulance and it will be here in 10 minutes."
L JURIES.
Ruptured varicose vein.
Fracture of left scapula.
Shock.
Max.
DETAIL OF TEST. Marks. Keep back crowd
Encouraging words
'Varn not to move
Push up trousers, and examine for source of. bleeding on left leg. (J'udge: There is a varicose vein)
Apply digital pressure with care to bleeding spot
Ask if bleeding controlled. (Judge: Yes (if properly done))
Examine quickly:
Left thigh for fracture. (Judge: None) (2)
Left leg for fracture. (Judge: None) (2)
Raise leg at right angles to the body
DETAIL OF TEST.
Find and remove garter below knee
Paint fingers with iodine before touching dressings
Firm pad over wound
Pressure kept up over it till bandage applied
Bandage tightly over pad
Ask if bleeding controlled. (Judge: l'es (if correct))
Examine spine (2). pelvis (2), right lower limb (2). (Judge: No iny'ury)
Place pa tien t on back
Head low (1), turned to one side (I )
Examine chest wall, both sides. (Judge: No iny'ury)
If region over left scapula is examined Judge says: That is where the pain is.
(If omitted, Judge says: Patient tells you that pain is here, and touches ,-ith right hand left scapula)
Examine left shoulder region, clavicle (2), upper humerus (2). (Judge: "No iny'ury)
Left scapula. Swelling over it? (Judge: Yes)
Irregularity of bone? (Judge: Yes)
Is there any pain? (judge: Yes, when he moves left arm)
Thoroughness of all examinations
Decide fracture of left scapula
TREATMENT.
Centre of broad bandage in left armpit, cross over right shoulder, and tie under right armpit (4). St. John sling (3)
Treat shock; send for rugs from shop (2). A k to prepare hot "-ater bottles (2)
Co ·er beneath (2) and over patient (1)
Get hot water bottles, cover (1), test (I), apply (1) General
O. 10 DISTRICT.
Brigade Appointments,
Janua ry, 1933.
The Chief Commissioner has been pleased to approve of the follO\,"ing appointments, promotions, etc.
TO BE CO U TY SURGEO
o. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.
Harold Fez Percival, O.B.E., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., County of orthampton. 23. I 1. 32.
ORTHERN IRELAND DISTRICT.
Douglas Edward Crosbie, L.R.C.S., l\1.R.C.P., County of Donegal and City of Derry. 9.1.33.
TO BE CORPS SURGEON.
o. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.
Robert James Duthie, M.B., Ch.B., Peterborough Corps. 29.11.32.
TO BE CORPS SUPERI TE DE T.
o. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.
Walter Dyson, Kettering Corps. 19.12.32.
\'qilliam Ernest Edwards, orthampton Corps. 17.12.32. No. 8 DISTRICT.
J. W. Lambert, attached to District Staff. 1.1.33.
Benjamin Wells, attached to District Staff. 1.1. 33.
Charles Edwin Chaplin, Borough of Guildford Corps. 1. 1. 33.
TO BE LADY CORPS SUPERI TENDENT.
o. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.
Eleanor Milton, Peterborough Corps. 14. 2. 32.
TO BE CORPS OFFICER.
• o. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.
Charles Sidney Riggall, Kettering Corps. 18.12.32. No.6 DISTRICT.
Charles Gainford Blacklock, Newcastle-on-Tyne Corps. 3. 1.33. No.8 DISTRICT.
Julius David Rutter, Borough of Guildford Corps. 1.1.33.
Albert Ernest Davy, Borough of Guildford Corps. 1.1.33.
TO BE LADY CORPS OFFICER.
No. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.
\'qinifred Adams, Peterborough Corps. 14. 12 .32.
TO BE DIVISIO AL SURGEON.
No. I DISTRICT.
Thomas Christie, M.B., Ch.B., Feltham Division. 20.12.32. No. 2 DISTRICT.
Walter Prior Purvis, M B., B.Ch., M.R C.S., L.R.C.P., Portsmouth North End Nursing Division. 16.12.32.
Harold Strang Taylor-Young, F.R.C.S., Salisbury Division. 12.12.32. Arthur Geoffrey Walter, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Wallingford Division. 17. 12 .32.
o. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.
Charles Vincent Connolly, M.B., B.Ch., Rothwell Nursing Division Kettering Corps. 19.12.32. '
o. 3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.
Harold Girling, M.R C.S., L.R.C.P., B Ch., ·Stratford-on-Avon Division, South Warwickshire Corps. 14. 12 .32.
No. 4 DISTRICT.
William Gavin, M.B., Ch.B., Horwich Division, Bolton Corps. 12.12.3 2
Kathleen Edgcumbe, Liskeard ursing Division. 16. I 2. p.
TO BE LADY CADET SUPERINTE DENT.
No. 5 DISTRICT.
j\my Cawthorne, Pontefract Nursing Divi ion, Pontefract and District Corps. 7. 12 .32
lV[aria Hookham, Scunthorpe NUfslI1g DIVISion, Scunthorpe and District Corps. 7· 12 .p.
TO BE CADET OFFICER.
No. 2 DISTRICT.
John William Good"win, South bourne Dlyision, Bournemouth Corps. 16.12.p.
o. 4 DISTRICT.
James Allen, Birkcnhead North End Division, Birkenhead Corps. 23. 12 .32.
TO BE LADY CADET OFFICER.
o. 5
Annie Cawthorne, Pontefract District Corps. 7.12.32.
:;'1aria Williamson, Scunthorpe District Cor.l?s. 7. 12 .32'
DISTRICT. ursing Division, Pontefract and ursing Didsion, Scunthorpe and
TO BE CORPS SERGEA T-.\[AJOR. o. 4 DISTRICT.
l\lexander \'{'atson, Liverpool Corps. 4·1.33· TRANSFERRED.
No. DISTRICT.
Divisional Surgeon Dr. W. L. Nicholson, from the Hulme Division, Manchester and Salford Corps, 0.4 District, to the Dagenham ursiog Division. 2·1.33·
Lady Ambulance Officer l\1. 1. Ingram, from ursing India, Brigade Overseas, to No. Dlstnct. 29· I 2. 32· o. 5 DISTRICT.
Di\ isional Surgeon Dr. A. la T. Darley, from t;he Boro.ugh Division, to the ottingham Central urslOg DIVISion, ottlngham Corps. 29. 12 .32.
Superintendent F. Shelley, from the Leek Division, to the Hasland and Grassmoor Division. 29· I 2·32· REVER TED TO RA KS AT REQUEST. 0. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT. ,.
Ambulance Officer L. Garrett, Leicester L. .E.R. DIYlSlon. Leicester Corps. ·P·33· TR1\ SFERRED TO BRIGADE RESERVE. No. 1 DISTRICT.
Lady Ambulance Officer A. Stainbank, Royal Borough of Kensington ursing Division. 12·1.33· o. 4 DISTRICT.
Acting-Superintendent G. Heeley, Swinton and Pendlebury Division. 16.12.3 2 o. 6 DISTRICT.
Lady Superintendent H. G. Buckmaster, Friends ursing Division, ewcastle-on-Tyne Corps. 23· 12 .p. '\mbulance Officer W. Bishop, ewcastle City Division, on-Tyne Corps. 29. 12 .32. o. 8 DISTRICT.
District Officer F. Drinkwater, District Staff. 11.1.33· o. 10 DISTRICT.
Superintendent E. Keightley, St. Albans Diyision. 11. 1. 33· RESIG ATIONS ACCEPTED \'{ ITH REGRET. O. 2 DISTRICT.
Lady Ambulance Officer E. Fry, Swindon ursing Division. o. 3 (\VESTEfu"<) DISTRICT. Superintendent G. eath, Griff Colliery Division Cadet Officer C. \'q. Douglas, City of Coyentry DIYI Ion. 4· 1. 33. No. -+ DISTRICT. uperintcndem J. Haslam, Bolton L."1.S. Division, Bolton Corps. 11.1.33· " " S Superintendent W. H. Shorland, Southport A DIVISion, outhport Corps. 11.1.33· Lady Ambulance Officer A. Brown, Darwen ursing Division. 23. 12 .32. (Reserve) Superintendent J. Chapman, Gorton DIVISion, :'.fanchester and Salford Corps. +1.33· No. 5 DI TRICT. Divisional Surgeon Dr. G. Rosemont, Leeds Central ursing Division, Leeds Corps. 4· 1. 33· Ambulance Officer A. Barrett, Middleton Park DIVISion. 4·1.33· Lady Cadet Officer A. Mason, Brighouse ursing Divi ion, Brighouse Corps. ·P·33· No.6 DISTRICT.
Nursing Officer L. MacRae, Friend ursing Division, ewcastleon-Tyne Corps. 6·1.33· o. 8 DISTRICT. Divisional Surgeon Dr. F. i\. Crutwell, Bagshot and \'\: indlesham Division. 4·1.33· .' Superintendent Captain G. \'Ii'ickersham, DIVISIon. I I. I 2 .3 2 Transport Officer R. F. Smith, Caterham DIVISIOn. 31.12.3 2
No. 9 DISTRICT.
Cadet Superintendent T. Ellison, F r iary Di\ isio n. 11. 1. 33. No. 10 DISTRICT.
Divisional Surg eon Dr D. Gilder, Burstead Division. 11.1.33. Divisio nal Surg eo n Dr D. \'Q'ainwri g ht, Great Yarmouth Nursing Di v ision. II. I. 33.
Lady Supe rintendent D. Wain wrig ht, Great Yarmouth ursing Div isio n. 11. 1. 33.
DIVISION RE- A MED. NO.4 DI STRICT.
The Planters Foods, Ltd., Divisio n, to be Bromboroug h Marg arine Works Division.
DIVISIONS REGISTER E D. No. 2. DISTRICT.
Meyrick ursing Div ision, Bournemouth Co rps 1.12..32 NO.3 (EASTERN) D ISTRIC T.
Midland Red Bus Div ision , Leicester Corps. 17 12. 32. No. 4 DISTRICT
Southport" B" ursing Div ision, Southport Corps. 16.12.32. o. 10 DISTRICT.
Atcleborou g h Division. 5·1. 33·
Coltishall Division. 18.12. 32
SECTION REGISTERED. NO.4 DISTRICT.
Seaforth Section, Litherland Di v ision. 13·12.·p.
(OVERSEAS)
The St. John Ambulance Brigade (Overseas).
JANUARY, 1933.
The Chief Co mmissioner has sanctioned the fo llowing appointments, promotions resignations, etc. :-
AUSTRALIA.
NEW SOUTH WALES DISTRICT.
Stockton Cadet Nursing Division.-A K. MacLachlan, M B. Ch.B., to be Div isional Surgeon. 4.7 32. Hornsby Division.-F. A. Lawes, M.B., to be Div isio nal Surg eon , 1.11.32, vice Dr. A. B. Barry, whose resig natio n is accepted with reg ret.
CANADA.
BRITISH COLUMBIA DISTRICT.
Vancouver Central Nursing Div ision -Ambulance Sister J S. Morris to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 11.10.32. ONTARIO DISTRICT.
Toronto Transportation Division.-Corporal G. Giggal to be Ambulance Officer " On Probation," 1. 10. 32. QUEBEC DISTRICT.
Montreal Central Nursing Division.-Ambulance Sister L. Goo dfellow to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 1.12..32.. Sherbrooke Nursing Division.-Ambulance Sister L. M. Cross to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 2.7.9.32. INDIA. No. DISTRICT.
Mrs. V. Puckle to be Lady District Officer, 1. 11. F. Moghalpura Division.-Miss H. Cairns to be Lady Divisional Superintendent, I. I 1.32
Charing Cross Nursing Division.-Ambulance Sister Mrs. O. Carden to be Lady Divisional Superintendent,!. 11.32. NEW ZEALAND. A UCKLAND DISTRICT.
Auckland Cadet Nursing Division.- Ambulance Sister A F. Drew to be Lad y Cadet Superintendent, 7.6 P Gisborne Cadet Nursing Division.- Miss D. M Woo dhead to be Lady Cadet Officer, 1. 11. 32.
Epsom Division.- D. D. McKenzie, M.B., Ch.B. , to be Divisional Superintendent, 14.9.32, vice D. G. M. Pezaro, whose resignation is accepted with regret.
OTAGO DISTRICT.
Hillside Railway Cadet Division.- Cadet Officer W. F. Ashman to be Cadet Superintendent, 17.10.32.
Nelso n Nursing Division.-1irs. L. Ross to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 15.8.32; Miss R. E. Woodward to be Lady Divisio nal Su perintendent, 5 8 p
WELLINGTON DISTRICT.
Lady Divisional Superintendent Miss M. H. fcKnig ht to be Lad y District Officer, 5.10.32.
Wellington Suburban No. 2 Cadet Nursing Divisio n. - Divisional Surgeon S. R. Cattell to be Acting Cadet Divisio nal Surgeon, 13.9.32; Lady Cadet Superintendent V E. O sborne to be Lad y Cadet Superintendent, transferred o. Cadet ursing Divisi o n , 13·9·32·
SOUTH AFRICA. CAPE PROVI CE DISTRICT
Emmanuel Division.-Ambulance Officer E. M. Jarvis to be Di v isional Superintendent, 1.11.32.
NATAL DISTRICT.
Capt. A. H. Scott Taylor to be District Superintendent, 1. 10. 32, I ';ce H. 1. Jolliffe, whose resi g nation is accepted with r eg ret.
Durban Cadet Nursing Di vision.- Ambulance Sister M. B. Harriso n to be Lady Cadet Superintendent, I7.lO.32
TRANSVAAL DISTRICT.
2nd Johannesburg (Ci ty) Di v ision.-C. Cairncro ss, L.R.C.P., o be Div isional Surg eo n. 15. 11. p.
The following Di vis o ns have been reg is tered:-
Hamilton (The Steel Co of Canada, Ltd.), Ontario Dist rict, Canada formed 26.10. F.
Lahore.-Sir Gang a Kam Scho ol Cadet Nursing Div ision, No. I District , India, formed 25.10.32.
No. Simla (St. Thomas School) Cade t ursing Division, o I District, formed I9.8.F.
Muslim Di v ision, No. 3 Dis trict, India, fo rmed 25 ·9·32.
Stockton Cadet Nursing Div isio n , .S.W Dist rict Au s tralia, formed 4.7.32
Welling ton Suburban o 2 Cadet Nursin g Di v isio n, Welling o n District, New Zeala nd, formed 13.9.32.
Wellington (St. Paul' s) Cadet ursin g Div sio n , W elling to n District, ew Zealand formed 1.8 °32
Durban Cadet Nursing Divisio n, Natal District, So uth Mrica, formed 17.1 0 .32. OBITUARY.
The Chief Commissio ner v ery much reg rets to arm o unce the death of Lady Corps Officer J. Harper, Christchurch Corps, New Zealand, who passed away while on duty with an Ambulance o n November 5, 1932·
Priory for Wales.
TERS : Priory House, Cathedral Road, Cardiff. BRIGADE NEWS.
H EADQ UA RTERS: Priory House, 4, Cathedral Road, Cardiff
APPOI TMENTS, DECE:tvmER, 1932.
The following appointments, promotions and resig nations have been approved by the Commissioner for Wales, and confirmed by the Ambulance Committee :-
STAFF OFFICER.
MONMO UTHSHIRE CENTRE.
Corps Superintendent William Penberthy, Monmouthshire Centre.
3 12 ·F·
CORPS SUPERINTENDE TS.
CEN TRE.
Corps Secretary James Leach, Islwyn Corps 3 12..32
BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.
Div isional Superintendent Henry Hill, Lower Rhondda Corps 29. 12 .32.
CORPS SECRETARY
BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE
Divisional Superintendent William P. Bodman, Lower Rhondda Corps. 29. 12 F.
CORPS TREASURER.
BORO UGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.
Divisional Superintende nt William J. Walters Lower Rhondda Corps 29.12 32.
CORPS 1 P ECTOR O F STOR E.
BOROUG H OF RII ONDO. CENTRE.
Di vis io nal Sup.:rin e nd .:nt J o h n S. J ones, Rh o ndd a Facb Corps. 14 12 32. Div isio nal Superin e nd ent J o h n Jones, L ower R hondda Corps. 29. 12 32.
DI Y 10 AL SU RG E O S. III R!:. Cn TRE.
\\-i lliam lIenry R eyno ds, M R .C. (Eng.), L.R .C. P (Lond.), Argoed D iv is on. 3. 12 p. lohn Ca meron G ibson, \LB ., Ch. B., \l onmouth DI \ ISlon. \'(Ii iJ iam B. B. Sc., '\!.R .C. ., D P.H., Pengam (Mon.) D IV ISion, 3· 12 ·P· DI VI SIO NA L SU PE RI TE D E TS. LA\ IORG \N COUNT.Y Cl:.NTRL
\mbu ance Offi ccr Robert oIcs, B rithdir Di v sion. j mb ula nce O fficer \ rt hur \X L ewis, Tonyrefai l Div is on 2.9.12.32. .\f a \rOUTIlSIlIRE CENTRE.
19· 12 p. and Coedcly
Private Albert J. mphlett, \ rgoed D ivision. 9·9·P· \mbu la nce O fficer Brinle, \ \illiams, Blackwood D ivision. 3. 12 32
BOROCGH OF l"EWPORT CE:-.iTRE.
Ambula nce O fficer Herbert C. Bi s, 'ewport Police Division. 14· I2.p. BOROUGIl OF RllO"IDDA CE"ITRE. ,\mbu lance O fficer \'\ alter 1. D ayies, Tylbrstown Di\ ision. I..j.. 12·32· \ \I13 U L A CE O HICER GL \\[ORG \'\1 COC"ITY CF.!,;TRE.
Pri,ate \\ illiam J. k)rme, Deri Di\·ision. 11.11.32·
Sergeant Yicmr J. Lewis, TaROs \'\ ell Div ision. 18.11. 32·
Sergeant \\' illiam P. D;1\ ics, Tonnefai and Coed e)' DlnSlon.
29. 12 .32.
THSI1IRF CEl'o:TRE.
PriYate \X·illiam C. Bennett, Blackwood Di\ ision.
Sergeant Daniel Lacey, ix Bells D i\ ision. 7.12.32. ( \ DET SUPE RINTE DE T. PDIBROKESlllRE CENTRL.
George H E. Pointer, Fishguard and Goodwick Cadet Div ision. 25. 10 .32.
C OFFICER CITY or CARDIFF
Sergeant X illiam J. Thomas, Cardiff City Diyision. 7. 1 1.32.
Pri\'ate Charles E. M. Jamcs, Cardiff City Di\·ision. 7·11.P· PnIBROK£TlIRE CE. TRE. leonard R. Collings, Fisbguard and Goodwick Cadet Division. 25. 10.32.
George H Taylor, fishguard and Goodwjck Cadet Divi ion. 26.10.p.
L \ D\ C \DbT O FFI CER.
GLUIORGAl'o: COUNTY \mbu la nce S ster Bessie 1\ X ebb, Great Western Co ll iery ursing Div ision 29. 12.32.
RES l G \ T IO S "\CCEPTED \'V I T Il REGRET.
GLA\IORG:\N COlJ"ITY CE.'1TRE. Divisional Superintendent ( llarris, Brithdir Di, ision. 15.11.32. J\m bulance O fficer I I. \ Lewis, Taffs \\; ell 2.9.1 I.p. B REl.K"IO( KSllfRE CE TRE. J\m bulance O fficer J 1. llope-boan, .\l.P.S., Brecon Divi ion. 18.I1.p.
BOROUGH OF S\\ \NSEA CE TRE. Staff O fficer Captain D J. Workman, Borough of Swansea Centre. 31.12·31·
GENERAL INTEREST.
The Sub- P rior, the Ea rl of Pl ymou th, P. e., acting on be half o f the P rior, h as approve d the following appo intments to Cen t re office :FLI TSHI RE C E 'TRE
Lor d lIostyn has accep ted th e P res id en cy , formerly held by A dmi ra l R G. R owley- Co nwy, e. LG ., and origi nall y by th e late L or d f osty n , a K night of Justice of the O r d e r, w h o w as cl osely assoc iated w i t h the estab lishm e nt of th e Pri o ry
Mr . W alter Baldwyn Y ates , e.B .E ., w h o h eld the Com miss i o n ers hip of t h is Co un ty for severa l years, agree d to hi s n am e being s ubmitted f or re-appoi n tm ent. As Sco ut Co mmi sio ner f o r Fl i n ts hir e a nd m ore rece n tl y
Ass i ta nt Comm iss ion e r fo r o rth \'{i'ales Mr. Ya tes is
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in close touch with an O rganisation w h ich sets a high value on First Aid work, and his resumption of office will be a valuable stimulu s t o the Ambulance Movement in the County.
CAERN A RVON SIIIRE CE l TRE.
Since his appointment as Commissioner, Sir Michael D uff-Assheton- mith, Bart., has already stimulated F i rst Aid work in the villages connected with the Slate Quarry Industry, in which he has large interests.
MERIONETHSHIRE CENTRE
The vacant office of Commissioner for this County has been filled by 11r. Charles P hibbs, who h as for many years identified himself with the Blaenau Festiniog D ivision which has benefited by his interest and liberal support.
A secon d appointment which will give a fillip to Ambulance work is this county is tha t o f Mrs. Inge, of the Plas, Tan-y-Bwlch, as Lady President
part of i ts work . A Pag ea nt an d Car niv al , organis ed b y an energet ic Commit tee und er the Chairmanship of the P res id e nt of th e D ivision, Ma jor A . R eade, D .S.O , proved a very successful effort; and one of the most attractive features of this event was the portrayal of eleven episodes in the history of the Order of St. John. Whist D rives an d D ances have been arranged with flo less en thusiasm; but the keenness and vigour of this D ivision is mainly inspired by the valuable assistance receive d from its Vice- P resi d ent, Captain L. Twiston D avies, who presented the first car and has now contributed liberally towar d s the new ambulance. His long conti nue d practical interest in the work of the Monmouth D ivision h as prompted the County Centre Committee to recommend his services for suitable recognition.
P EMBROKESHIRE CE TRE
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Eigh ty of the unempl oyed in Ely are hard at work building a social hall o n land given by the Cardiff City Co uncil, materials having been g iven by Cardiff builders. The Prio ry for Wales ha s undertaken o pro v ide First Aid treatment and Ambulance equipment during the co urse of th e erection; and included in the photograph of the Self-Help Committee and voluntary workers arc two members o f the Cardiff City Division wb o have devoted many bours of their time o thi s dut y The Centre ha ve decided to adopt First J\id as one of the subjects to be tau g ht at the Cent re when the hall is completed.
The Priory is encouraging the workless to interest themselves in the study of Ambulance and ursing w ork. An unemployed Class has been set up at Dowlais; and, in addi tio n to the fo rmation of special Classes for unemplo yed men and women, it is hoped it may be possible to arran ge for the subject to be included in the syllabus of the Ju v enile Unemplo y ment Training Centres
MONTGOMER YSHlRE CE TRE.
The appointment of D r. R D. Thomas as Commissioner is a recognition of long service in Associa t ion and Brigade work-D r. Thomas having introdu ce d First Aid Classes to the County thirty years ago and held office as Corps Surgeon since 1912
DENBIGHSHlRE CENTRE.
Mr. G. T. Guest, Chief Constable of D enbighshire, has accepted office as Sub-Commissioner; an d t h e su c cess which has attended similar appointments in several centres in South Wales augurs well for the future of D enbighshire.
CENTRE REPORTS . MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.
The Monmouth D ivision may well be congratulated on its enterprise and perseverance in raising fun d s for the provision of a new motor ambulance-th e mainte n an ce of a car for invalid transport h aving become a va luab le
shire Centre, attended the annual presentation of awards to members of the Neyla n d G.W. R Class on D ecember ,. The chair was taken by Councillor W. E. Winter, supported by R ai lway Officials and other prominent local people; and the Secretary, Mr. T. J. Thomas, presented a report on the year's worJeing. umerou s cases of meritoriou s First Aid had been reported and special reference was made to a case of accident efficiently attended by a member of the Staff of Messrs. Green's Motors, who had been welcomed to the Class and only just completed his fir st year's training.
In presenting the awards, Sir Henry Philipps expressed his ex t reme pleasure in bei n g present, as he had a parti cularly warm p lace in his affections for Neyland, and he woul d at all times be prepared to assist so far as lay in h is power in the great work of First Aid. lIe announced that he had a pro ject in min d for the presentation of a cou n ty shi el d to P em brokes hi re, which would be com-
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peted for periodically; and if this cheme materialised, he hoped to see eyland in the list of competitors.
Presentations made to the Secretary, 11r. T. J. Thomas, and the Instructor, 11r. Ben John, by the Class were handed to the recipients by Mr. Eric Green, who said his firm and he appreciated the kindness of the G.\V.R. Class in accepting their employees as members. The opportunity had been taken full advantage of, and it was very gratifying to know that all their men had passed. Mr. Green paid high tribute to the officers of the 1 eyland Class, and he had pleasure in asking the Lecturer, Dr. J. A. K Douglas, Iessrs. B John and T. J. TJ:lOmas to accept gifts of carver sets as a token of their gratitude.
CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE
Brigade members in Cardiff proved their worth in an emergency in connection with the Petersen-Schonath fight at the Greyfriars Hall on J anuar), 2. At the request of the organisers, eight men were detailed for duty on this occasion under Staff Officer B. E. Iaberly; but the rush for admission into the overcrowded hall resulted in a large number of casualties. Members on duty in various other places in the city were quickly summoned to deal with the many cases of crushed ribs, fainting and collapse, which kept twenty-one officers and men extremely busy insid e and outside the building.
On \'( 'ednesd::t y January 4, Staff-Officer Maberly offered his services in response to a last-minute request for a lecturer made to the Priory by the Ely Self-Aid and Social Centre, to which reference is made elsewhere. A large audience was made to feel the need of having a knowledge of First Aid; and the Chairman, Councillor G E. B Frewer, said that the instructive lecture had confirmed the intention to make Ambulance Work one of the first subjects to be taken up when the new building was ready.
BOROUGH OF lERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.
At the new Ambulance Hall, Gwernllwyn Uchaf, a very interesting and instructive individual competition took place for the challenge trophy generously presented hy the Centre President, Mr. WI. ). Canton, to competed for annually by the Dowlats Corps. The Judges were: Practical Test, Superintendent C. Palmer, Llanbradach; Oral Test, Corps Superintendent A. Williams, Rhymney; the duties of Secretary being ably carried out by Corps Secretary A. Chance..
There were eighteen competltors, and the .two said they had been honoured by.the Dowlats. In being asked to act in that capacity. The adJudtcatlOn foll owe d, and the three highest awards were as under :1st-Superintendent E. J. Davies, Bedlinog, 1q -§ ; wd-P. C. J. Evans, Dowlais, u6t; 3rd-S. Ashton, Bedlinog, 114.
BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.
The first of a series of lectures organised by the Tylorstown Division was held on \Vednesday, December 28, when Mr. Ben Harris, M.E , spoke on "SilicosisMethods of dealing with air currents bearing Silica." The attention of a large audience was closely held and 1r. Harris was thanked by Mr. Gwilym Jenkins, M.E., for his able a'1.d interesting lecture A vote of thanks to the lecturer was proposed b y Ambulance Officer W. 1. D avies, who presided, and seconded by Ambulance Officer D. Morgan.
JEWS I BRIEF.
Major-General Sir John Duncan, K.C.B., D.S.O., has kindly consented to conduct an InspectlOn
of the Brigade units in the Monmouthsihre Centre at Tredegar Park-by invitation of Viscount Tredegar, C.B.E.-on Saturday, May 20 This will be the first inspection by the present Chief Comm.issioner in \Vales, and the Commissioner for :Monmouthshire is extending an invitation to the Glamorgan County Centre, of Iewport and City of Cardiff Centres to join in.
Co R RECTION.
Owing to a secretarial error, the markings of the \v"e lsh Inter-Railway Ambulance Competition and the Brecknockshire Police Competition were reversed in the January issue of the GAZETTE.
Cadet News.
Edited by MRS. TWEE DALE, A.R.R C., J.P.
The Tottington Girl Cadets made Christmas puddings from the recipe given in the G .,\ZETTE for their Christmas party, which was held at their Headquarters
The puddings were excellent and much appreciated.
Bravo 1 Tottington Girl Cadets .
We have heard of one gir l Cadet who ent the doll she had dressed at the handicraft class to Canada as a Christmas present, and several who made blotters for presents.
The Roche Boy and Girl Cadets held their Annual Christrvas Party on December 17 at the St. John Ambulance Drill Hall, which had been tastefully decorated for the occasion.
About 200 attended, and a thorou gh ly enjoyable evening was spent in dancing, games, etc. Father Christmas appeared and presented balloons, fans, and handkerchiefs. Supper was served at the interval.
This Christmas, for the tenth year, the Roche Cadets visited the homes of the sick children where the district nurses were attending.
They took the ship round and distributed toys and caps to 32 sick children and parcels of groce ries and beef to ten poor families.
The nurses were pleased to give names and addresses of their patients, and the visits of the Cadets were much appreciated.
Obituar y .
The Brierfield Nursing Division has suffered a sad loss by the death of Dr. Mallde the Lady Divisional Surgeon, which took place on December 23. Dr. Cunningham was only 23 years of age, and was appointed Divisional Surgeon to the ursing Division on ovember 16, 1928. By her splendid work she endeared herself to every member of the Unit, and her loss is severely felt.
The interment took place in Pendle on December 26, representatives from various pu.blic bodies attending. Members of the Brierfield Ambulance Division acted as bearers.
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The "St. John Ambulance Gazelle" is published on the ISt of each month. The Annual SubSCription is F. Gd. post free; single copies 3d.
Brigade reports should be addressed to the Editor, at the Chance ry of the Order St. John, St. John's Gate, Clerk,.u112 e//, E.C. Reports and photographs shonld reach him by the 15 th of each month.
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Order of Sr. John hrst Aid as a Science
Brigade News
Tnteresti ng Case Report
Questions and Answers
Cadet News
Camps for Nursing Members of the Brtgade \ Few otes About erves
The Chancellor at airobi
Brigade Appointments
Brigade Overseas
Priory for Wales
CHANCERY OF THE ORDER, ST. JOHN'S GATE, LONDON, E.C.
March, 1933.
FIRST AID CLASSES FOR THE U EMPLOYED.
The Secretary-General, in his rep ott to Chapter General of February 17, states that:-
" The Council at its last meeting on January 12 co nsidered the best way in which the Order and its Fou ndations could further the scheme for Social Service put before the nation by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales.
"After full discussion it was agreed that the fo llowing scheme was in accordance witl1 the history an d traditions of the Order, and would be of practical va lue to the unemployed who took advantage of it
" That an appeal should be issued to all Centres of the St. John Ambulance Association and Units of the St. John Ambulance Bri gade to hold free classes for the unemployed.
" That to assist the local headquarters in carrying out the scheme the necessary first aid textbooks should be issued free by the Order, that the Examiner's fee would be paid by the Order, and that the usual Headquarters' charges would be remitted. "A certain sum of money was voted for the purpose as a matter of urgency and instructions were given for the scheme to be circulated."
LORD BLED! LOE'S TRIB UTE
Lord Bledisloe, in a letter to the Sub-Prior, paid tribute to the work of the Order in New Zealand. He wrote :-" But what I most want to tell you is that the efficient philanthropic services to the Order to the communit y in this Dominion (and in so many fields of useful public effort) are beyond all praise. lthough my wife worked for the Order in South Wales durin g the \Var, and I have been President of the t. John Ambulance ociery in my part of Gloucestershire for over 30 years, we neither of us realised until we came here what an immense power for good and what a splendid example of unselfish and highly skilled activity the Order could be. Indeed, of all the numerous philanthropic organisations in this Dominion doing beneficent humanitarian work-none ranks higher in our esteem or in public estimation than does the Order of St. John, with its splendid band of willing helpers of both sexes and all ages. Their work (especially that of the Auckland Branch) during the calamitous earthquake of February, 193 I, should be recorded in golden letters in the annals of the Order; it was magnificent. Their smart appearance, their alacrity in time of accident or other emergency; their keenness to learn, their premises and their equipment are alike a tribute to the high standard of the Order in New Zealand." 1
THE JOURNAL OF THE VENERABLE ORDER OF THE
HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM
ORDER OF ST. JOHN.
HEADQUARTER NOTES.
The Chancellor's Tour.
The Chancellor of the Order, Sir Aylmer HunterWeston, is making a tour of some of the African Colonies, and intends to visit Jerusalem on his way home.
He has visited Kenya and Uganda, and reports that the development of the Association and Brigade work of the Order is steadily developing in those Colonies, particularly on the railways and among the police forces.
Museum.
The collection of silver vessels in the Museum has been enriched by the gift by Irs. B Lintorn Orman of a very charming little coffee or cream jug, five inches high. Engraved upon it are the arms of Fr. Caroli de Clandeves Cuges, who was of the Langue of France, and held various high offices in the Order. He died on September 9, 1708 , aged 79, and lies near the middle of the nave of St. John's Church, Valletta, beneath one of those elaborately inlaid marble memorial slabs with which the whole of the church is paved. Mrs Lintorn Orman is daughter of a late Governor of Malta, Sir Lintorn Simmons, and has written a valuable description of the Governor's palaces in Malta, with a catalogue of the pictures therein.
The medal collection of the Museum has also recently received a valuable addition by the generosity of Lord Wakefield This is a unique gold medal, 2t inches in diameter, and weighing 3i oz. of fine gold. It was struck in 1587 to commemorate the Grand Master Hugo de Loubenx Verdala being raised to the high dignity of Cardinal by Pope Sixtus V
The obverse bears a bust of the Grand Master in profile, with Cardinal's robes and the Cross of the Order
F. VGO. DE LOVBE X. VER D ALA
The reverse shows eptune holding in his right hand a trident and driving sea-horses, which carry him on the waves, furiously chasing a cloud, from which issues a group of cherubs in order to dispel it
Prows of the galleys of the Order, with flying colours, follow Neptune, while the sun in splendour illuminates the whole
COLLECTASQ. FVGAT. NVBES SOLEMQ RE D VCIT.
Ophthalmic Hospital.
The year 1932 was one of the busiest on record; 1,399 in-patients were admitted There were 21,35 0 60
new out-patients, with total attendances numbering 97,063. There were 3,716 operations.
The Warden reports that the scarcity of water in Jerusalem was worse than ever.
The Government of Palestine has invited the Order of St John to as ist it in a campaign to eradicate ophthalmia, which is the curse of the country. The Warden supplied the Government with a most exhaustive and invaluable report covering the whole field of the incidence of this terrible scourge in the Holy Land. Resulting from this report, the Government has decided to adopt and carry out two of the three suggestions made by the Warden in that report, and now invites the Order to strike at the root of the disease by establishing a chool for teaching young girls the principles of home hygiene, and after a course of instruction at headquarters in Jerusalem, these girls will be sent out into the villages to teach their people cleanliness in person and in their surroundings, and so tackle the disease at its source.
There is now available, on application to the Honorary Secretary, a I G mm. film, 200 feet long, lasting about eight minutes, for any member of the Order who wishes to add to his lecture some interesting information as to the way the work is carried out in the Jerusalem Hospital.
The Library Committee has just issued its sixth Historical Pamphlet entitled "The Thirteenth Century Statutes of the Kmghts Hospitallers," by the Librarian, Colonel E J. King.
The pamphlet contains the Statutes made by four Grand Masters at Chapters-General held between the years 1262 and 1295, and the Rules of the Order, which appeared in Historical Pamphlet NO.5, cc The Early Statutes of the Knights Hospitallers," also by the Librarian.
These two pamphlets throw much light upon the life and work of the brethren, and those who enjoyed reading the Early Statutes, will find an interesting continuation in this newly issued Pamphlet, No.6.
Copies can be obtained on application to the Librarian.
Readers are reminded that the next service in the Priory Church is the anniversary of the D EDICATION OF THE GRAND PRIORY CHURCII AND COMMEMORATION OF THE ORDER'S SAl TAD BE EFACTORS, and will take place on March 10 Holy Communion will be celebrated in the Crypt Chapel at 8 30 a.m., and at 5 p.m. a short service will be held in the Church.
First Aid as a Science.
By CAPTAIN A. CAIIUSAC, M .C., Chief Secretary, Ambulance Department.
)n an article which appeared in the GA:GETTE some eighteen months ago, Cor?et Fletcher that First Aid to the Injured 1S not now a special branch of practical medicine and surgery," as stated in the T ext-book, but a science of its own. _ I .v:onder whether he would agree to qualify his dehnltlOn by describing First Aid as .a. science based on fundamental principles of medlc1ne and surgery, It is essential that we should contmue to ma111talf: th.e relationship with medicine and surgery; IS 1t not a fact that First Aid is based on these pnnClples ?
This view is not shaken even after looking through the early Text-books at St. John's Gate, many of which have been presented to the S.t. John Ambulance l\ssociation by generous readers In response to my appeal. One may be inclined wor:der " the plan of trying to stop bl.eedl?g with tobacco, against which there i.s a. warmng the of 1885, was ever a pnnClple of medlc111e and surgery, but it is no more fantastic than the cure for bite which figured in the. Pharmacopcel.a until so recently as 1848. ThiS consIsted of the appltcation of earth taken from the cave in :Malta St. Paul is stated to have shaken the viper from his wrist; and the cure must surely have depe.n?ent upon sufficient faith to remove mounta111. Visitors to St . John's Gate may have see.n in its. :Museum a ball of earth taken from the cave 111 que tlOn. lention of mountains reminds one of the mou e ; and it is interesting to recall that th.e mou e also has found a place in the history of healing. I reading that to swallow a live mous.e was a cure for cancer; and those who are 111 posse stOn of Bedford's" Knight of St. John," may the story of the "grave }eech '.' who prescribed a " mouse boiled in syrup ot poppIes for one who was in sore peril of his life and raked from head to heel from ague."
To turn to treatment less savouring of sorcery and witchcraft we find in early editions of the Text-book, under heading "Bites of rabid animals," an instruction to "place gunpowder the. and fire it this being done three or tour umes. The may not been so drastic as it sounds, and it was probably a good deal less painful than that recommended for a compound fracture of the bone. If, when the bone protrudes, it is " meddlesome" first aid to apply extension, I v:onder:, would my friend N.C.F., describe the Instruction to . saw off the sharp end of the bone," WhICh was r the treatment to be applIed by all persons m.a) be away from medical aid," accordiJ?-g to a not St John-dated 1846, whICh I have recelVed from another kind reader of the G \ZETTE.
Before we leave the zoo, there is one more tYl?e of creatl,.lrC that must be mentioned-that which stIngs.
When the Text-book was last revised in 19 28 , these creatures were described as "animals," but observant naturalist pointed out that beasts w: h1ch sting are not animals, but insects. So the next Issue of the book was altered (page 13 1). W,e took opportunity to make two other alteratlOns whIch had been suggested, namely, that the of smelling salts should be tested before be111g to the patient's nose (page 2 I) , and that a na11-brush should be provided for the doctor (page 2 13) to enable him to clean his hands properly. What "vas the result of our desire to be up to date? Chaos, confusion, uproar. What, \ve were if a member of a team competing 1n the tor the Dewar hield killed a patient instead of by omitting to test the stren g th of t he .salts ; or if a member of a police team p0111ted \vlth pride to the blood on his truncheon and corpse of .the " animal" which had stung his patlent, only t? hnd that his team had lost by one mark. the "\.V111ner s had described the brute as an " 111sect/ In the early da, s the position was different. petitions did ' not' occupy such a .prominent place In the ambulance world, and First 1\.lders could afford to buy new Text-books more they can It mattered little, therefore, If lTIlnor changes were made whenever thouaht desirable, and consequently we find that two books ",;ere not always identical, although no re\ ision, as understood to-day, had taken place. For the same reasC?r:s and because First Aid was still in its infancy, reV1SlOns also_ frequent, there being four between the publication ot the book in 1878 and 1893. The badge on cover altered almost as frequently: at first there \va s ar:, outline of the eight-pointed Cross the ot J h evt the Cross was \\'hollv 111 wh1te m tead t. 0 n, n ." , ) . 1 a of in outline, but in between there an as_tonis 11no relapse, for, on what is probably hr t ot the 188 I revision there is a white jo"r-po111ted Cross, haped like the' Geneva Cro s! There was another chan gc in 188 4, when, to quote from the nnual Report that year, " with the sanction of the. of the Order of t. John, the elght-p01nted Cross surrounded by a garter beanng the \"ord , , t. john Ambulance 1 was a the official badge of the \. Soclatlon. The ne?i badge remained unchanged un61 1887,. \'".hen the hon _ and unicorns were added in the pnnClpal angles ot Cross in an edition numbered" I65th Thousand. By so doin o the Text-book appears to have antlClpated the °ilarter of Incorporation to the Order by Her Late lajesty Queen V1ctona 111 1888: for it was not until that year that the embellIshments (or "insects," as they ar di respectfully called !) were added to the <:ro s. Fmally .wa,s the change to the eight-po111ted Ambulance s, but, as it i , no longer th badge of the ,\. soc1atlOn,
it& proper place would seem to b e in the text, and not on the cover of the book
The generous response to my appeal for early Text-books prompted me to attempt this brief survey, which I hope may be of sufficient interest to lead other readers to look through their bookshelves, as it has become evident that the series of books at " the Gate" is still far from complete. Editions that we are specially anxious to possess are the 80th Thousand, the I30th Thousand, and any between the 30th and 45th Thousands; but I shall be glad to hear of any issued before the first edition of Cantlie in 1901, as also of early nursing text-books by Crookshank or Cosgrave.
The St. John Ambulance Brigade News.
No.1. (PRINCE OF WALES) DISTRICT.
Com missioll" :-
Lt.-Colonel
FR A NCIS A. BROOKS, M.D. PROMOTIONS.
DIS TRIC T ORDERS.
The has sanctioned the following promotIon: Supenntendent C. E. Bower, of o. 7 Toynbee Hall Division, promoted to the rank of District Officer, with effect from February 3, 9 33. RECORDS.
Attention is drawn to the fact that the forms which were sent out from Brigade Headquarters with D .O. 622 are for the year ending December, 193 3, and not 1932, as stated.
DISTRICT NUMBER.
is again drawn to the requirements that all Bngade forms respecting .C.O.'s, Privates and Ambulance Sisters, the District Number of the member concerned !!lust be stated, and that, in accordance with Brigade Orders, Officers must add their rank after signatures. FLAG DAYS.
Th.e Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police has sanctioned that a Flag D ay shall be held by Divisions, both Ambulance and Nursing, in No. District, within the Police Area, on Saturday, July 8, 1933. All DIVIslOns, both on the north and south side of the Thames, hold their Flag Day on that date, and the ComnusslOner hopes that Divisions will co-operate so as to avoid overlapping.
.Applications to hold a Flag Day must reach the CommISSioner of No. I D istrict direct not later than Wednesday, March I, stating the number of collectors' permits that will be required.
o communication is to take place between D ivisions and the local police authorities or with Scotland Yard.
Headquarters: FRANCIS A. BROOKS,
10, Berkeley Street, St. John's Lane, E.C.I.
Lieu t. -Colonel, Commissioner.
No. 2 D IST RICT. B OURNEMOUTH.
Memb ers an d frien d s of the P ost O ffice and North D ivision had a very happy time together In the Cadena Cafe, when the annual dinner and dance took place.
The County Commissioner, Lieut.-Colonel \'(/. E. Pittard, was among those supporting the Chairman, Divisional Superintendent A. J. Cuff; those at the top table also including Major C. G H. Morse (Assistant County Commissioner), Major F. O. Chappell (Bournemouth Corps Superintendent), Mr. James \'{falton (Hon . Secretary to the St. John Ambulance Association), Mr. R . WI . Scott (the Division's Hon . Treasurer), D r. J. A. Hartley (Divisional Surgeon), Ambulance Officer Biles, Sergeant L. G. Beckett (Secretary) and others.
"Brigade, Corps and Division" was the triple toast entrusted to Mr. R \'(/. Scott, who coupled with the organisations indicated the names of Colonel Pittard, Major Chappell and Divisional-Superintendent Cuff respectively.
Colonel Pittard had done excellent work for the County, the proposer remarked. He was an extraordinarily busy man, and it was no unusual thing for him to be out every night in the week on St. John Ambulance business.
Major Chappell had been Superintendent of the Bournemouth Corps for 12 months or so. They all knew what a great worker he was, and how much life and energy he had put into the Corps.
Paying tribute to that particular Division (the Post Office and North Bournemouth), Mr. Scott said he personally knew of the excellent work done by Superintendent A. J. Cuff, who never spared himself.
The County Commissioner was cordially received on rising to respond for the Brigade It was really a great pleasure, he said, to represent so important a county, and one in which the work was progressing so well.
Everybody was obviously well pleased to hear the Colonel say that it was proposed that all Divisions in Hampshire should concentrate on Bournemouth for their annual inspection-about the end of June or beginning of July. "This is a lovely town for us to come to," he said.
"I congratulate you, 1fr. CufF," said the County Commissioner in closing, "on your very excellent Division, with its increasing numbers and efficiency."
Prefacing his response on behalf of the Bournemouth Corps with a few general observations regarding the Brigade as a whole, Major Chappell said one was struck, to begin with, by the zeal of its members and their unselfish desire to work for the good of humanity.
" In this materialistic age," he said, " it is really good to see people who will give their leisure hours to their training, and afterwards devote time, patience and money to the relief of suffering and first aid to preserve life."
The Bournemouth Corps at the moment, Major Chappell mentioned, numbered 136 men and 110 women. D uring 1932 they treated 1,218 cases in their ordinary run of work, an d 1,539 cases in the three beach huts. The third beach hut was opened at D ur ley Chine in July; remaining open for seven weeks. D uring that period 830 cases were treated there.
To that D ivision he (the Corps Superintendent) was deeply indebted for responding so well to the calls made upon it.
Touching on the financial aspect of the movement, Major Chappell said it was greatly to be regretted that the work of the St. John Ambulance Brigade should be hampered through want of money.
In responding for his Division, the Chairman mentioned that its members numbered 54 at the end of 1932, as against 44 at the end of the previous year. Members reported 147 cases during the past twelve months, but he felt certain that that number represented only about a quarter the cases attended. They attended duties dunng the year, the many hours of duty runnlng into thousands in all. In 177 days 3 5 men were detailed for transport duty; putting in 1,260 hours waiting for calls.
Dr. J. A. Hartley, the Divisional Surgeon, said it was very gratifying to note such improvement in the competitions.
Major Morse was entrusted with the duty-which he thought some member of the general public might more
was followed to the cemetery by a large contingent of officers and men. The church organ was played by .Mr. \,(/hite, assistant organist at St. Gabriel's, and a member of the Brigade.
The six bearers were from the deceased's own Di"ision, and the pall bearers were serving members of the Order like himself. "The Last Post" was sounded by Cadet Officer illay.
ALDER HOT.
The presence of the County Commissioner, Colonel W. E. Pittard, gave added interest to the opening of the headquarters of the Aldershot Division. Situated in The Grove, the new premises comprises a spacious, yet cosy hall for training purposes, with all the necessary offices.
Among others present at this interesting ceremony were His \'7orship the Mayor (Councillor J. A. Dines, J.P.) and the fayoress (.Miss Rose Dine s) , Mr s Pittard,
Some members come -to miles for parades!
fittingly have performed-of returning thanks to the officers and members of that Division for their services during the year.
" No one could possibly have listened to such records as we have heard just now," said the Iajor," without feeling proud of the work of the St. John Ambulance Brigade in Bournemouth."
Colonel Pittard handed to Corporal E. P. tride the handsome Efficiency Cup, which had been held during the past year by Private S Templeman, who, like this year's runner-up, received a special medal. BRISTOL.
About 70 officers and men of the St. John Ambulance Brigade (City of Bristol Corps) attended the funeral recently of Superintendent Herbert T. C. Collard, of the Temple Meads Division.
The coffin, which was draped with the flag of the Order, was followed from the house by a long file of officers and men.
At Temple Church a further body of mourners and fellow workers were waiting. The service was conducted by Archdeacon \'7. \'(/elchman. The cortege
Alderman E. A. Underwood, J.P., c.c., President of the Division; 1Ir. C. . Maries, Vice-President; Corps Superintendent C. H. Pearson, Corps Officer Hewitt, Superintendent wan (Basingstoke), Lady uperintendents Batt and \V'aters (Reading), Alderman Iajor-General J. A. Hartigan, C. 1.G , D 0., Alderman Friend, Councillors Irs. Bennett nell, Irs. A. and C. J. Harland, and the Rey. H. \\ '. Thomas, Chaplain to the Division.
The County Commis ioner was receiyed at the railway station by the fayor and Mayore and Underwood, who accompanied him to The Groye. \"here he inspected a smart uniformed guard of honour from the Aldershot Divi ion, the guard being under the command of uperintendent Osmond and Cadet Officer Thomas so n.
The Mayor formally opened the headquarters by unlocking and throwing open the doors.
The hall was well filled for the subsequent proceedings.
The Mayor, de cribing the work of the Brigade as " service before self," referred to the good " 'or k done by the members, who giYe their spare time to help the sick and the suffering.
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TAURMARA VI DIVISIOl (HAMILTO) EW ZEALA D ).
Little Joyce Thomasson presented a beau tiful bouquet of chrysanthemums to the Mayoress after she had presented to the Division a silver challenge cup given by the officers for annual competition. The cup was received on behalf of the Division by Superintendent Osmond.
In an interesting address on the work of the Brigade, Colonel Pittard told how it is a direct off-shoot of the noble Order of St. John of Jerusalem.
Corps Superintendent C. H. Pearson told the story of the formation of that Division at Ash in 1920, of its first public appearance in the Charter Day celebrations in 192 I, of the steady growth through the interyening years until the formation of the Corps last year.
Alderman E. A. Underwood, after paying a tribute to the architect, Alderman S. Friend, and the builder, thanked all those who have contributed or promised subscriptions to\\"ards the new headquarters' Building Fund.
Mr. C. S. lvIaries expressed the thanks of the Diyi sion to the Mayor and Mayoress for their attendance, to the County Commissioner, the President, Corps Superintendent Pearson, Holy Trinity and Presbyterian Churches for the loan of chairs, the ladies who provided tea, Messrs. Burch and Vertue for providing and fixing loud-speakers free of charge, and to General Hartigan for his valued support.
PORT S 10UTH.
The annual re-union of the Portsmouth Divisions was held at Southsea on \X'ednesda y, February 8. It was announced in a speech by Colonel Pittard, County Commissioner, that the County competitions will be held in the City on April I. He hoped the Portsmouth Divisions would win their way into the finals. Divisional Superintendent H. E. Rand, who acted as M.e. for the evening with Mr. P. Hammond, welcomed the guests, among whom were Dr. O. Sharpe, Dr. C. Mayhew, the Rev. Canon H. A. Knight, M.A., Rev. B. C Daniell, M.A., of St. Peter' s, Southsea. A bouquet was presented by Miss B. Rumsb y to Mrs. Fulljames, M.B.E., Lady Divisional Superintendent. The arrangements were made by a committee under Mrs. L. L. ellthorp. Music for games and dances by the Red Star Band.
o. 3 DISTRICT.
We regret to announce the death recently of Lady Superintendent Mrs. M. Firm.
BEDWORTH.
The members of the Bedworth Division held a tea and social evening on the occasion of the recognition of the registration of its Cadet Division. Upwards of 120 sat down to tea, given entirely by the parents of the Cadets and friends. Superintendent H. Weston presided over the gathering, and was supported by Ambulance Officer H. Booth J. Whitehall, of the Longford and Foleshill DIVISIOn, Mrs. L. E. Orton, wife of the Divisional Surgeon, Dr. L. E. Orton, of Bedworth, and Mrs. E. Holmes. The appointment of Corporal T. Coley to the rank of Sergeant to date from January 14 was made, and the Superintendent in a speech thanked those on the platform for all the help received from them by the Division.
At a later stage Superintendent Weston introduced Mrs. Orton to the company, and asked her to present the first
Cadet certificates. The following received awards: A. T. Webb, E. J. Coley, S. Hill, C. Monk, C. Hill, W. A. Dyke, R. G. Hammersley, W. O'Grady, G. Ludgate, H. Ison, H. D. Plackett, W. E. Downing, L. Gee, T. \V'hitehead and F. Smith. Mrs. Orton then presented the Superintendent with a case of cutlery given to him by the Bedworth Ambulance Division.
10. 4 (LA CASHIRE) DISTRICT. BACUP.
The death of Dr. A. R. Taylor, a very prominent physician in the town, has brought sadness to many hearts in Bacup, and his presence is certain to be very greatly missed. One of the places where his loss will be keenly felt is at the headquarters of the local branch of the t. John Ambulance Association. For this Association the doctor did fine work, and the appreciation of it is in evidence in the surgery at Rock House, where there are three framed documents on the walls. The first one goes back to 1918, when Dr. Taylor was presented with a certificate by the Association in recognition of his work. Another frame houses the certificate of life membership of the Association, while the third was presented when he was elected an Officer of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem in 1926.
The doctor was also District Officer of o. 2 Area, o. 4 (Lancashire) District of the St. John Ambulance Brigade.
The Rev Evan \\lilliams (Leicester), a friend of the doctor, conducted the service in a church packed with mourners.
BARROW-IN-FuRNESS.
That they were not well enough known by the pu bEc was a suggestion made by Major Pearson, Acting District Officer, who presided at the annual meeting of the Barrow Division.
Those present included Superintendent Probert, Divisional Surgeon Dr. Magill, Lady Superintendent Craig, and other Officer s of the Ambulance and ursing Divisions.
The Chairman congratulated the Divisions on the excellent result of the year's working. The expenditure had been heavier than usual, but if they could go on in such a satisfactory way it would enable them to realise one of their own ambitions and have their own headquarters.
There was not enough known about the Brigade by the public, although the training given by the Brigade enabled members of the public to qualify for first aid certificates.
The Brigade was formed entirely of people who had qualified, and they could not become members until they had secured their certificates, and the public did not seem to realise this. There was the Furness First Aid, who were not recognised by the St. John Ambulance Brigade. He mentioned these things because he wanted the public to support the Brigade more than they were doing. During the year 1,263 cases had been dealt with, and over 2,000 duties carried out. That was no small because it covered every public and private occaSIon. KIRKHAM.
At the St. George's Hotel the officers and members of the Kirkham Division held their annual dinner, to which
they invited representatives from the various public and religious organisations of the district. There was an excellen t gathering, and dinner was served to over 100 people. Various toasts were proposed. In giving the " Order of St. John," District Officer Gastall, D.C 1., B. c., in a lengthy detailed account of how the Order originated, traced it back 900 years to its foundation by the Kn.ights of J The toast was responded to by ASSIstant ComrrussIOner E. Ralphs (Knight of Grace), who also commente? on aspects of the Order, and the noble work It dOlOg. A toast to the guests was proposed by Supenntendent C. Heslop (Serving Brother), who thanked all for their interest in the work of the local Division, and also mentioned the fact that Colonel C J. Trimble, CB., C.1I.G., YD., T.D. (Knight of Grace of the Order), had promised to be present, but on account of the \X'as unable to keep the engagement. Ir. Allatt ( tatlonmaster) uitably replied. "The Kirkham Division" was toasted by the Rev. C trange, ;\I.A., and Ambulance Officer T. Halsall responded Canon Lowry proposed "The Medical Profession" and Dr. Lewis responded. The final toast was to the ancient town of Kirkham by Sergeant R. F. Dagger, ;\f.M., It. H. Parkinson responding.
Mr. F. a r:oted artist, gave several ske tches and musicalltems, whIch \vere much appreciated.
LIVERPOOL
Satur day, January 28, the Central (Ambulance) DIVISIon, LIverpool Corps, held their annual dance on board H.M.S. Salthouse Dock, by kind permission of the Commandmg Officer, Captain Elgood, R. .R. \mongst the guests were Corps Officer Searl ( erving Bro ther) and Divisional Surgeon H. R. J. Thomas.
The ship had been most beautifully decorated by the naval ratings on board.
250. guests assembled and enjoyed the somewhat uru que expetlence of a carnival and dancc on board a ship.
BLAC KBURN.
A,t the annual meeting of the Blackburn Corps, the Ch alrman, Mr. Hodson, the former Chief Constable \'.'h.o had been made Corps President, said that the Ch Ief Constable appreciated the services of the Brigade as he apprecIated them. The public had not the falOtest Idea of the Brigade'S work, or the time put in, or they would respond more freely to the appeals.
report showed that the strength of the Ambulance UOlt was 82, and the ursing Division 49.
Miss Pomfret was the first winner of the Mayoress's ros e bowl (which was presented last year) for Home ursing and First Aid.
CU MBERLAND A D WlE nrORLAKD AREA KENDAL.
Influenza be a blessing in disguise, in that it may afford opp.ortulllty for members of Nursing Divisi ons to carry out In actual practice the teaching which has been Imparte d to them for the greater part in theory.
The Kendal ursing Division is also No.2 \X'estmorland V.A.D., and by the courtesy of the Matron of the Westmor!and C<?unty Hospital, its members are permitted to attend In rotatton weekly for practical work in the wards.
The .ursing Staff of. this Institution having been badly reduced In number dunng the recent epidemic, an S.O
was sent out to the V.A.D. to see if they could place themselves at the disposal of the hospital. Fortunately there was a sufficient uninfected number who were able to. respond, and a difficult fortnight was successfully brIdged to the entire satisfaction of the Matron. The the Hospital sent to the County CommISSIoner theIr warmest thanks and appreciation for the help that had been given, which was duly passed on to those concerned.
It was a splendid occasion which allowed workers to do the real thing, and a good chance to repay the Matron her. staff for the privilege of previous the hospital trainIng which had been extended to them.
In addition to the above, the Municipal 'ursing erVlees have been depnved of staff, and again the members of this Iursing Division stepped into the breach and carried on at the various clinics, so that there has been no cessation of continuity.
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SHEFFIELD
Seventy thousand hour s of ,"oluntary sen"ice were put in last year by the 500 members of the heffield Corps. Ir. Hamer. Russell, M.P., Corp s revealed these cltcumstances in his response to the toast « The Sheffield Corps," at the annual dinner of the heffield Tramways and Motors Ambulance Division.
fr. Russell quoted the figures as indicating the remarkable record of voluntary work given by St. John Ambulance It was work that could not be paid for, he saId. More than 90 per cent. of the patients to whom the first aId men and women gave attention \\'ere people who could never afford to pay anything if they were asked to do so. They were not asked to pay, and the first aid workers did not want payment.
If the of the Brigade had to be paid for the :vhole ?rgalllSatlOn would fall to pieces, for it would be ImpOSSIble for payment to be made.
It was because the principle of volunta!"". service wa so firmly implanted in the hearts of the and women who were attached t? the movement that such a magnificent record of serVIce as he had mentioned had been attained. If their services had to be paid for at the rate of IS. an hour it would involve £3,500 a year. The of the Corps were doing their ,,"ork unselfishly, day In and day out. They \"ere living a life of sen"ice to humanity.
Colonel A. M. Connell (Corps President) proposed " The .Tran::s and Division," and spoke of the splendId aSSIstance afforded him by the tramway sec60n of the Brigade during the war when he commanded the 3rd orthern General Hospital.
Ambulance Officer E. G. ewman responded.
Dr. A. W' rench (Divisional urgeon) proposed" Th e Guests."
Officer G. E. Tinker presided, and the secretanal dutIes were carried out by Corporal G. H. Ashley.
IATLOCK.
The new headquarters of the Matlock Division which have been erected on a site at the rear of the Hall through the generosity of the Matlocks Urban Di triet Council, was formally opened by Assistant Commissione r
H. C. Chambers. The premises incorporate a drill hall
60 ft. by 27 ft.
A meeting inside the hall followed. Assistant Comioner Chambers presided, and those on the platform
Included fr. Cecil Armitage, of Bakewell, District Officer T. Goodwin, Divisional Surgeon Dr. G. L. Meachim, Ambulance Officer G. Platts, Superintendent ,'hitmore, the Revs. A. Urling Smith, \"{/. H. Jixon, T. Greener Gardner, Inspector \Yf. Kennedy, Mrs. Ieachim, Miss T· Goodwin, Sister Farmer, and Mrs. Platts. -
The Chairman said Matlock was to be congratulated on possessing such a live unit. They were only registered in. 1928, but although one of the youngest Dlvlslons In the country, they were ahead of many of the older ones in providing a home of their own. The membership was now 45·
SHEFFIELD NURSING DIVISIO J. 21 TA T IVERSARY.
In connection with the above a Parade Service under the command of Corps Superintendent Hamer M.P., was held at St. George's Church on Sunday, January 15, 1933·
Those present included : Captain O. F. Buxton, Assistant Commissioner of the Area; Miss G. Ashberry, Lady District Officer; Corps Officers W. A. Browne, C. H. Forster and J. H. Russell, Mrs. M. Waller, Lady Divisional Superintendent (Reserve), Divisional Superintendent F. Philbey, and Corps Sergeant- {ajor A. Fielding. The Sheffield ursing Division was represented by Lady Divisional Superintendent Mrs. J. Windle, and Lady Ambulance Officers Miss L. Rycroft, Miss J. Beaumont and Miss E. Daniel. The Heeley ursing Division by Lady Divisional Superintendent Mrs. Duke, Ranmoor ursing Division by Lady Ambulance Officer Mrs. Hamer Russell, Stocksbridge Division by Lady Ambulance Officer Mrs. E. Pole, and members of the Handsworth ursing Division. Corps Superintendent Hamer Russell, M.P., and Corps Officer W A. Browne read the lessons.
The Rev. Fountain Hinde, M.C., M.A., in his sermon said it was instructive to notice how, from the times, .the true worship of God had had the duty of cating for others. The great soclal duty which the Ambulance and the ursing Sisters performed with greatheartedness was in the truest sense a showing of hospitality-" A love of strangers."
The text was taken from Romans, Ch. 12, V. 13, " Given to Hospitality."
A birthday party was held at the St. John Ambulance Brigade Headquarters, Gell Street, on Monday, January 16, 1933. There were dances and games, followed by supper and presentations. Among those present were Mr. H. C. Else, Chief of Staff of o. 5 District; Captain O. F. Buxton, Assistant Commissioner of the Area; Miss G. Ashberry, Lady District Officer; Mr. Hamer Russell M.P., Corps Superintendent; Rev. B. Fountain Hinde: M.C., M.A., Messrs. W. A. Browne, C. H. Forster and J. H. Russell, Corps Officers, Dr. M. R. Powell, Lady Divisional Surgeon, Mrs. J. Windle, Lady Superintendent, and Misses L. Rycroft and J. Beaumont, Lady Ambulance Officers of the Sheffield ursing Division.
The birthday cake was cut by Assistant Commissioner H. C. Else. Lady District Officer Miss G. Ashberry explained that the Sheffield ursing Division was formed on January 15, 1912, with a membership of 28, five of whom are still attached to the Division. On August I, 19 1 4, there were 33 members, and 174 were enrolled
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during the war years; 120 of these served either at home or abroad. At the present time there are 51 memhers, all of whom are enrolled in the Voluntary Aid Detachment o. 108. It is pleasing to note that two members ha"e been awarded the grade of Serving Sister, and t","o members the Vellum Vote of Thanks of " The 0 rdeL"
Since the year 924 members have performed regular duties, and sorne idea may be gained as to how the duties have increased by the following figures: In the year 19 2 4, 528 duties were performed and 2 13 cases treated, whilst the returns for the year ended 1932 show that no less than 2,2 I 8 duties were undertaken and 8 I 9 cases treated.
The presentations included Sen'ice Bars (showing 20 years' service) to Lady Ambulance Officer Miss L. Rycrof( and Ambulance Sister Mrs. M. E. \\!illoughby. Ribbons for ervice Medals for 15 years' efficient service were presented to Lady Divisional Superintendent irs. J. \Yfindle and Lady Ambulance Officer Miss ]. Beaumont. In addition to these, two medallions and 2 I labels and pendants were gained by the members.
On behalf of the heffield ursing Division, to mark its coming-of-age, an electric clock was presented to the Corps to hang in the Drill Hall at IIeadquarters. Thls was handed over by the Lady Divisional Treasurer, Mrs. E. \Yfard, and was received on behalf of the Corps by Mr. Hamer Russell, M.P. lady'S handbag was presented to Irs. M. \'{'aller, former Lady Divisional Superintendent (now on Reserve), for her past services.
o. 6 DISTRICT.
ORTH RIDING COUNTY AREA.
The Area Competitions were held at 1iddlesbrough on February 1 I. Four teams competed for the Yorb Bronze Shield and six for the Colonel F. \Yf.Gibbon Bowl. It was disappointing that no entries were received from ursing Divisions.
In the senior event (Yorks. Bronze hield) only two marks distinguished the winners from the second team, Middlesbrough Central Division obtaining first place, with Darlington second; and in the junior test (Gibbon Bowl) the positions were reversed, Darlington leading by six marks.
It was pleasing to note that two or three Divisions were represented for the first time.
After the competitions, County Commissioner F. P. Wilson presented the Service Medal to Sergeant Keen, of the East Cleveland Division.
NEWCASTLE-ON- TYNE CORPS.
An interesting and instructive lecture was gIven Corps Surgeon Major Gavin Muir, LB., Ch.B., to about 100 members of ewcastle-on-Tyne Corps and representatives from Vickers Armstrong-Armstrong Whitworth Corps, his subject being "Ancient Medicine."
In the course of his address, Dr. iuir traced the history of nursing from the time of the Roman Empire to the present day, and quoted references in the Old Testament to medicine still in general use to-day.
He also quoted extracts from a book on nursing written by and pointed out the great slITlllanty between JOstructions contained therein for preparation of a sick-room and general nursing, and our own instructions in the Home ursing Textbook.
] n conclusion he pOfntcd out that disease was not the of civilisation, but had becn proved to eXIst In anCIent Umes through examination of mummies found during excavations in the 1101y Land. questions were asked by members, and in to one on operations the doctor gave a companson between present-day methods and the conditions which operations were performed in primitive hospItals.
In unavoidable absence of Corps Superintendent T. R. MIdgley, the thanks C?f the members was expressed by C?rps Officer \X'm. lxon to the Corps Surgeon for hIS lecture.
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One of the happiest men in the Hull Corps of the S John Ambulance Brigade is 1r. WI. G. le Grove, u Intendent of the Alexandra Dock Ambulance Divisfon.
He was the of a inscribed clock, presented. to hIm on the occaSlOn of his appointment as. a Serv:wg Brother of the Order of t. John. On thIS occaSlOn frs.!e Grove had honour of presidinoover a large gathenng, when a SOCIal evening was held .0 11r. Ie Grove's mongst tho e present County Officer-w-Charge 1Ir \Yf T Atkinson C W:. Nicholas, 0.1?E., Officer , ::,u?enntendent filligan and \'( ilson: Mr. J. Harper (l?lstrlct upenntendent, L. .E.R.) Ir R. Charlto.n L. .E.R. Centre), and Mr. G H' Oakes (Dlstnct Secretary, L. .E.R. Centre).
Dr.. F. \Vilson, on presenting the clock made eulogIStiC references to Ir Ie Grove's a ct'IV!tles 1il connecttOn WIth ambulance work, tating that he had no
doubt that he had saved a number of lives during his career.
During his Ambulance career tIr. Ie Grove has treated 7,689 cases, and collected the magnificent sum of £270 1il the years between 1912 and 1930.
HULL CORPS.
The Corps held a.very enjoyable social gathering, over. whIch Corps Supenntendent H. Bartrop very ably preSIded. .
Musical given by Miss Potter, Miss A. Brown and Mr. and elocution items by Miss G. Brown, were by an appreciative assembly of members and theIr fnends.
During the evening Vellum Votes of Thanks were prese?ted by County Officer-in-Charge 1r. W. T. Atkinson, In the regrettable absence of ir Arthur Atkinson K B.E., to the ?fficers: Lady Corps Office; L. Barron, Lady DIVISIonal Superintendent Miss \. Snuth, Corps Officer C. Batley, ex-Corps Officer A. Batty, and Mr. T. Etherington, of Driffield. fter .an impromptu dance was held, and the functIon termtnated amidst general satisfaction.
The annual Hull Corps social was held on February TO last,. and proved event outstanding social importance. and were Indulged in with much appreClatiOn, and the prIzes were presented by Lady Atkinson to. fortunate The authors of the very ongtnal and charm.lng decorations in the dance hall ?eserve for their efforts certainly succeeded In promot1l1g the carnival atmosphere.
The by the East Riding village of ralton wnh itS epIdem.lc of typhoid fever found the of the Brigade in the local Division ready to malntatn the best traditions of the Order and they rendered most praiseworthy service. "
A letter received from the Chairman of the 1Ialton Urban District Council, setting forth his appreciation of the work done, reads as follows ;-
" t a meeting of the Malton Urban District C;ouncil in Committee .on \"\ ednesday night a resolution w.as passed placlng on record the Council's very stncere appreciation of the work done by members of John Ambulance Brigade during the recent eplderruc of typhoid fever. The member felt that they expressing the gratitude of the :vhole. communltJ:' for the tactful and splendid way which the dutIes were carried out, duties which Involved considerable risk, and a devotion to Ambulance work which has justly earned the admiration of the whole neighbourhood."
This was duly confirmed by the Council an? communtcated to C<:)Unty Officer-in-Charge of the Bngade. The CounCil decJded to record the resolution on .the lItnutes of their meeting, and instructed the Chalrman of the Council to communicate their entiments to the authorities concerned.
1 O. 8 (DUKE OF CO A GHT' ) DI TRIeT. ,!,he report has been submitted to the Chief Comrru loner. The figures contained therein speak for themselve. They are not only highly sati factory but are also an eloquent testimony of the vitality and energy of the District.
SUPERI TE DE T W. G. LE GROVE Alexandra Dock Division, Hull Corps, o. 6
RIDr G OF YORK HIRE. J lULL.
During 1932 the strength of the District increased by 260.
Forty-five motor ambulance services are operated for the municipal and other public authorities, necessitating the maintenance of over 70 motor ambulances. During last year 20,290 patients were removed 261,854 miles, an increase of 183 patients and 45,170 miles.
ew roadside huts were erected in the District, and now there are 21 such huts, with more to follow The number of road accident cases attended totalled 4,220, and the motor ambulances travelled 29,897 miles, conveying the unfortunate victims to hospitals or to their homes.
Members of Nursing Divisions treated 3,283 cases, made 3, I 46 hours' attendance at local hospitals, clinics, etc., and turned out with the motor ambulances on no less than 1,4 5I occasions.
The total number of first aid cases which received attention totalled 2 I ,6 I 4.
W ORTH1 G.
The annual report of the or thing Division of St. John Ambulance Brigade reveals a record year in every way.
Nearl y 4,000 hours of voluntary service have been accomplished by the four Officers, four .e.O.s and 30 men of his Division. The First Aid Post on the seafrontt accounts for 1,206 hours, and some 250 cases have been treated there. The apier ambulance has covered 12,618 miles during the year, and as the work is increasing so rapidly, a new ambulance is to be obtained.
It is hoped to register a Cadet Division in the near future; forty boy.s are now receiving instruction in preliminary First Aid.
A medical comforts depot is also now flourishing, supplying at a very low fee those articles so helpful in the sick-room, but which many people cannot afford to purchase. The immense demand is proving the value of thi s service.
SITTI GBOURNE.
A highly satisfactory year of progress and assistance to the public generally was reported by Superintendent L. R. Dence at the annual general meeting of the Sittingbourne and Milton Division.
Superintendent Dence, who is also Honorary Treasurer, presided, and there were present Sergeant WI Jarrett (Hon. Secretary), Corporals A. E. Huxted and W. Bushell, and members of the Brigade.
Referring to the general account, Mr. Dence said that the receipts for the year had been £101 3S. 7d. and the expenses £93 19s. 6d., thus leaving a balance in hand of £7 4s. Id The motor ambulance account showed receipts amounting to £ 559 lOS. and expenses totalling £514 3s 4 d , leaving a credit balance of £45 6s. 8d. Subscriptions towards the ambulance amounted to £124 4s. 6d. and the donations acknowledged in the East Kent Gazette totalled £146 IS. lOd. There was, however, a debt of {,78 15 s. on the ambulance, which had to be paid off by Instalments during the year. On January I, 1932, there was a balance at the bank of £24 14s 2d., and the receipts from the flag day were £56 12S. 6d.
Superintendent Dence said that that was their 30th annual balance sheet, and he remembered the time when the Treasurer used to have to make up the balance out of his own pocket at the end of the year, but for the last sixteen years a credit balance had been shown. The 68
mileage covered by their ambulance during the year was 4,755 miles, and the new ambulance, which had proved a great asset to the town, had covered 2,400 miles already.
NO.9 DI TRICT.
DEVON C01IPETITIO
STER CONTEST BETWEE ELEVE DEVON A1IBULA CE TEAMS
EXc-l0UTH BRIGADE Co GRATULATED ON ARRA GEMENT
The Devon County Eliminating Ambulance Competition for the " Dewar" Shield was held at Exmouth on Saturday, January 28, under the charge of County Officer T. D. Perkins (Staff Officer for Ambulance Competitions, etc.).
The tests, which were practical and oral, lasted for a period of six hours, the results at length being announced as follows: 1St, Paignton (214); 2nd, ewton Abbot (207); 3fd, Exeter (206). The highest number of marks possible amounted to 285. Other teams competing included Plymouth Central, Torquay, Totnes, Barnstaple, Exeter City Police, Plymouth Friary, Ashburton and Teignmouth.
Judges and Officiais.- The main e, ent of the afterno o n was the competition for the Marcu s Hare Cup, which is looked upon as an important trophy by Devon Ambulance circles. There was also the presentation of the Pengelly Cup (for the best indi vidual work), and, in addition, it was understood that the first three teams would be eligible for the preliminary round of the Qewar Cup, to be held at \Veymouth on April 26 in connection with District o. 9 Devon, Dorset and Cornwall).
11r. e. M. P. \\7right (Chairman of the E.U D.C.) presided, and Mrs. \"X 'right kindly consented to distribute the a\vards.
The organisation of the competition was in the hand s of County Officer T. D. Perkins (Plymouth), who al so acted a s marshal.
The judges were Dr. Venn Dunn of Torquay (Count y Surgeon) and Dr. D. L. H. Moore (Exmouth). Th e latter carried out the individual tests.
"Sharp'S the W rord! "-The tests were as follow:The improvised lorr y wa s supposed to be proceeding acro ss the stage-end of the hall when a ra sh cyclist, takin g a corner quickly, struck it broadside on, flinging himself over the handlebar s and jerking the lorry-driver fr o m his seat. A large tea-tray made a realistic s ound for the impact. A squad of St. John Ambulance men came up at the double, and under the direction of their Sergeant began to render first aid, after which they bore their patients to an imaginary ambulance on a stretcher. The dressings were subsequently examined by Dr. D. L. H. Moore, and marks awarded accordingly.
Private W. H. G. Luscombe, the member of the ewton Abbot team, who won the Pengelly Cup for individual work, was, we learn, a new recruit of the Brigade.
Mr. Wright, in his preliminary remarks, said that he was delighted to preside over what he thought to be the biggest Ambulance competition ever held in the district.
He sincerely hoped the competing teams were satisfied with the arrangements made for them. He considered the afternoon threw a good deal of credit on the local Brigade
Mrs. Wright then presented the awards and spoons, and a round of applause greeted the announcement that Co rporal E. Waldron (who had remained as a " patient" fr o m 2 to 7.30 p .m.) was to have a special prize.
CORNWALL
Liskeard Division held their annual Ambulance and Cadet Competitions on January 25. Dr. Toogood (County Surgeon for Cornwall), assisted by County Officer L andrey, judged the team test. Dr. Morgan conducted t he individual tests. Five teams competed.
As each team entered to take their test they were invited by Dr. Toogood to take "their partners for a waltz."
The men looked rather surprised and suspicious, but ob eyed promptly, and the members of the public pre sent lnto the. plot, and soon all were dancing to the straws of a radiO-gramophone. \'Vhen the dancing wa s in full swing a young man was seen to stumble and fall heavily to the floor. He tried to get up, but fell backcomplaining of pain in his right leg. Actuall y the lnJury was a fractured leg and a dislocated shoulder.
Se illo: had to treat both injuries within a gi, en tIm e llITllt. Cadet teams only dealt with the fractured leg.
The teams soon got to work, and all dancing was stopped 'ln d man attended to. Doctor, telephone and firs t ald eqUIpment were to be found in the hall. " A"
tea m, in charge of Cadet Officer S. Sanders, won the Cup 97 points out of a maximum of 143 ; B Team, wIth Corporal E. e. Symons in charge, c;eco nd with 83 points; " C " Team (Corporal E. Curgen\e n), points.
First place was won in the Cadet Competition by a tea m. comprising c;adet.s :l\Iuchmoor, Steed, A. & J. and Harns, \vlth 96t marks out of a maximum It II6. Second team: Cadets Hines, G. & J. Baker, Taylor and Repper, with 87 marks.
The Mayor, in presenting the awards, congratulated th e teams on their work. He was delighted to be present '1\ the Chairman of their Association. The Ambulanc e v,as a great asset to the town and district. It was a 100 pe r cent. voluntary work. There were other simila r organisations who did at times recei"Te monetary payment, but ambulance work was voluntary all the time.
Dr. Toogood thanked the {ayor for the interes the has taken in the Division, recalling that he wa s an old m ember. The team work was done extraordinarily well hy the men, but he was perfectly amazed at the Cadet. He was certain that Liskeard Division could pick a team from them that would be second to none in the count'i " I think it is very creditable to tho _ e who have brou o-ht t hem to such a state of efficiency." b
Dr. Morgan stated that he was pleased with the individual work. Most of it was very good. One or t\,ro had stage fright, but if they competed a little more often they would probably be as good as others. There were at least half a dozen men who, if formed into one team, should win any shield open for competition in the county or elsewhere. He was very pleased with the results, because out of a possible 50 marks, one or two men got over 40, and several over 30 marks, which is remarkably good.
Superintendent Wenmoth thanked the judges and the County Officer. He remarked that all the men were keen on work, and did it thoroughly and willin g ly. County Officer Landrey, replying, said what had struck him as being ver y nice was that the people of Liskeard had an opportunity of seeing the work the Brigade did. The demonstration that ev ening had meant a lot of preparation on the part of the member s He hoped the Division would be represented at the County Competition next month. He was very plea sed with the work carried out b y the Cadets, and he hoped an opportunity would be given them to enter the Count y Cadet Competition, and he would be rather surprised if they did not bring back an award that Liskeard people would be proud o f.
o. 10 DISTRICT.
HARLOW.
The new Ambulance Station erected for the Harl o w Division was formally opened recentl y, The n ew building ha s been provided as a memorial to the late Dr. Charles Launder Chalk, 1'.LC., who practised for a numb er of years in the neighbourhood.
Dr. White, in the cours e of a since re tribut e t o hi s late partner, said that Dr. Chalk was a man o f out st andin g qualities, being loyal, capable and sympathetic, and that the memorial was just the kind o f memo ri a l w hich w o uld have pleased hi s partner. The do ors were unl o cke d and opened by Mrs. Hubert Balfour, to whom a b o uqu et was presented by little Mi ss Bo o th, the dau g hte r o f Dr. and Mrs. Booth.
The ambulance was then driv en into th e gara g e a n d the place thrown open for inspection
The Ambulance Station stands clo se to the Fire Stati o n, and co ntains a garage, lecture ro o m a nd st o re. It will pro"ide a compact and well-equipped headquarter s f o r the Harlow Div ision, and will facili tat e work and trainin g . Those present included the Rev. H earn and Lieut .- Col o n el G. A. Ground, D.S.O. (Hon. Treasur er of the D i, isi on) Since the ambulance was purcha sed two years ag o i t h as covered 14,500 miles, picked up 17 5 accident case , and removed from their houses to hospitals 206 cases IRI H FREE TATE DI TRICT.
MEc-IORIAL TABL ET C VEILE D. .t\ tablet in memor y of the la t e Di trict Surg eo n Dr. \\ alter e. Stevenson, Kni g ht o f Gr ace of the Order o f t. John, was unveiled b y the C o mmis sioner, Sir John Lumsden, in the Brigade Hall, on D ecember 7, 1932, i n the presence of his three sons, a number of member of the Brigade, and their friends.
The Commissioner, in his addres s, said that much consideration was given to the mo st fitting place to have a memorial-at St. John's Gate or h e re-and it was finally decided to have it here. G oin g on to speak of Dr. tevenson's career, Sir John said th at he w as connected "with the Association before the Boer \\ ar (in which he served), and about 1910 or 1911 succeeded Dr. Dallas Pratt as Honorary Secretary to the S ociation. He took infinite pains and care in developing the ""York, compiling and keeping the record , and as a teacher and examiner he was always ready to help. In I9q he became District urgeon, and in 1919 was appointed by the Grand Prior a I-:.night of Grace of the Order. He was always kind, sympathetic and unassuming, and a gentleman in the highest sense. He was a pioneer in the application of
radium to the treatment of disea e, and there his modesty was an outstanding feature-he never pushed himself. He was a shining light of a man, with whom "\vhat counted was sen'ice and helping his fellow beings, bringing out the points "\\'e were always trying to inculcate in our work of service-service as such
Dr. Rowlette said he was glad to speak about his old friend. He knew Stevenson as a medical student and ever since, for some years meeting him almost daily There was no old friend who changed Ie s in the years than \\1alter Stevenson; he was always anxious to do one a kindness, and retained all through a boyish outlook on the world Early in his medical career Stevenson took an interest in X-ray work, and became an expert in the
and tevenson devised an extremely simple method in principle of applying it They got it put up into fine glass tubes, which were slipped into fine needles llke hypodermic needles and inserted into the tissues The great difficulty in this application was that radium emanation rapidly loses its strength, and at the end of 72 hours or so was quite ineffective, and it was necessary to work out mathematical tables in order to know how to carry out the method. The method first used in Dr. Steevens' Hospital some twenty years ago was now in general use throughout the world. Another reason why the emanation was more generally useful was because radium was enormously expensive; but the emanation when given off, if not being used, was wasting. They here thought
Interesting Case Reports.
By N. CORBET FLETCHER, M.A., B.Chir. (Cantab), M.R.C.S , et c., Assistant-Surgeon-ln-Chlef, The St. John Ambulance Brigade.
Co\. 'E REPORT No. 62.-The Officer-in-Charge of the Wellington (Somerset) Division reports efficient performance of first aid under the folloWIng circumstances :-
Question s
an d A nswers.
ACTION OF SALT ICEBAG.
MEMORY OF WALTER CLEGG STEVENSON M.D.
DISTRICT SURGEON 1914 - 1931
KNIGHT OF GRACE OF THE O RDER
DIED 19 T.H OF ST JOHN . FE BRU ARY 1931.
THE STEVENSON MEMORIAL, DUBLl
application of it to diagnosis, and when it was discovered that X-rays had other powers than that of diagnosis, that they had applications to treatment, he was one of the first to make use of them Radium produced very interesting effects on living tissue in that, according to the strength of application, destructive or stimulating effects would be produced. The whole of its application to treatment was to apply It In such a way that it might avoid damaging the healthy tissues, while destroying the growth of the diseased tissues. The problem of working out its application in this way was very complicated, and Stevenson was one. of the first to devote himself to that problem, and in conjunction with his intimate friend, Professor Joly, one of leading physicists of the day, he was successful in out the method. It was known to physicists that radIUm constantly was giving off a substance which was known as "radium emanation" or " radon" with effects to radium. It might be dangerousli strong In one region and a little distance away harmless Joly
more of Stevenson, perhaps, in connection with his work for the Brigade. They knew him and held him as a friend, but they had a right to be proud that his work did not stop there, and that his pioneer work in science gave relief and would give relief to thousands of people all over the world.
Mr. Arthur Moore said that he had been asked to say a few words as an old friend of their late comrade. He knew him since he was a little boy, and one thing already mentioned always struck him-his humility and forgetfulness of self, also his generosity, and that he was so easily amused: he took great delight in very simple things. He was a good son and a good brother, a good husband, a good father, and a very good friend. He thought it was an honour to stand there and give his testimony to one whom he knew all his life, and who was his closest friend. He thought their remembrance of him would always be one of their proudest thoughts, and they would thank God they knew a man such as he, who was such a devoted servant of his profession and of his fellow-men.
On January 19, 1933, a weighir:g .14 stones, and living in a caravan 1n a remote d1stnct on the hills, ventured out at 8 a.I? tbo dfown the hill to fetch milk from a arm. There are many springs in VlCInIty, and so during the frost, which preva1led on that day, hillside was actually covered with a sheet of lCe. The woman fell on the ice and broke her leg. being absolutely alone, she crawled back qUIte. a furlong to her caravan. Fortunately the fire In her stove was lit, and she lay on the floor of her hut in front of the fire and kept herself warm.
After a long time a doctor was sumJ?oned and with areat difficulty reached the patient about Having done what he could, he called for the Divisional Ambulance at p.m., a?-d warned the officer-in-charge to prepare for a penlous task.
Ambulance Officer Kallend therefore started off, taking with him Transport Sergeant Hartnell as driver Sergeant Ward and Privates Stone, Hart and Clapp. The squad found the so that it was agreed to try and negotiate the hill by ambulance, as removal by stretcher was absolutely impossible. All hands set to work for half-an-hour and fetched sand from the pits nearby, gathered o-orse and obtained old sacks, etc., from the farm hut. The wheels of the ambulance were well roped, and then Sergeant Hartnell.' taking his in both hands, drove the car with great skill over the ice up to the door of the caravan.
The patient was placed in the ambulance, the descent of the hill was successfully negotiated through the efforts of the n1.embers of the squad, who held back the ambulance at each wheel and flung sackina in front of the wheels at each revolution. FinallY, the patient was .over at 3.3 0 p.m. to the Taunton Hospi.tal, whIch IS eleven miles from the scene of the aCCldent.
CmnIENT:-The tVellington (Solllerset) Division Illerit ottr cordial cOllgratnlations 011 a lIIagnificent piece of 1vork, which is the more creditable ilZ that the Division is only t,VO years old. Tmty its it!. this f!,ave full play to their" qualifications as FIrst Alders try overcoming diflictllties 1vhich seemed il7sltperable, in so doing they conducted thelllselves ill accordance. 1vtfh the high traditions of the St. John AmbJllance Brigade. 117ell done, Wellington!
A. M. ( uneaton).-In the Nursing :r ext book (p. 15 8) we are told, when preparing an. lCebag,. to add a teaspoonful of salt to preve.nt the !ce meltwg too quickly. May I ask if this 1S a m1stake, ! have always been told that salt is used to rr: elt Ice ;' In the days of my youth salt used to be Oil sn01V on the pavement and road to liquefy it, untd the scientists pointed out that the .slush had a temperature and zvas consequelltty l1'ijUrLOUS to the hOI ses feet. h· h
Salt )]Jater does not freeze at the temperature at w ordinary lvater does, but at a mtlch 100ver one: alt zs, therefore, added to ice with the result that the zce. more sl01vty, as the temperattlre 0/ the hquzd rottnd the ice is lowered by the chel11lcd actzo11 of the salt.
N. C. F.
TREADIE:t':T OF CRUSHED H -\ND. F. D. (Nelson).-One of our surgeons says that the Textbook (p. 72) is wrong because for Treatment_ of Crushed Hand it teaches us to apply the kno.t ot the bandage on the flesh instead of on the spli?-t; that he has seen bad results from knots tied in this way; and that he would neyer tie a knot on the skin. . .
011 t1VO points I challenge the statements 2vzth 2vhlch you credit your surgeon. First, the Textbook does not teach you to tie the knot on but a tllm of th,e bandage 2vhich holds the splmt III POSlflOJ7. .Seco!ld?: it is wrong to cOlllpare the Jl 'ork of surgeoll.s and ft.I st azde) J, because the latter do 110t claim the skdl and of the former, and should 1I0t be enc01lraged to hVISt and t1lrn a cl"llshed hand.
So, personalty, 1 prefer method of the 7IIore especiallY as the knot, bemg 011 the back of the fOl eal is more easily accessible to the sllrgeon ,vho takes chal ge of the case.
C.
F.
U E OF lPECACCA HA WI ' E. P. B. (Cardiff).- Why is ipeca.cuanha lonaer included among the emetlCs In the l do 110t kJlon'. Perhaps the Rel Jisioll felt that ipecaCllallha wine was /lot usual!)' III an e))/ergenc:y, alld so left it out of the o':IISSIOI1 , hOll'ever, does 110t sllggest al0' reason agalllst Its tlS e, though probabty mtlstard alld salt are better for. th e purpose because they are 1I0t so depreSJaJlt. At a10' , afe, mllstard and 1pater has aiJJJCl)'s served me 1I'e ll, 1 have never sllcceeded ill makiJlg a 'poisoll' patlelli, vomit IIlltif he (or she) had sJ1'allolJ'ed four fumblers oJ the mixtllre. )J. C. F.
CHOKI G BY TO)JGCE.
W. S. (Chiswick).-The Textbook, on p. 140, tells us that the tongue of an insensible person fall back on the epiglottis and so obstruct pipe. s sleep is one of the three. forms ot lDsenSlbility, " Thy does not the arne aCCldent occur ,vhen we are asleep ?
During the JJluscles are abvaYJ 1Il a state of tenszon, so that there is no " slack IJ to be overcome 1vhen they are called into action This temiolJ is called th.e "tone IJ of the muscle. During sleep, J'1j.u!cle/one IS ; and in the otherfo7"JJJs of insemibtlzty It JIIep' dISappear altogether, 1'vhence arises the danger of suffocattOn.
Peop/e 2vho sleep .012 their backs sometiJlles experience the of suffocatIOn consequent 011 the falling backlvards of thelr tongues, and. thereby mvakened at once from deep sleep.. The JJ/t:yonty, hmvever, sleep on their sides / and thnr tongues cannot fall back on to their throats, even if JJlwcle tom has al/JIost disappeared. N. C. F
Cadet News.
E dited by MRS. TWEEDALE, A R. R .C. , J. P.
The Boy Cadet competition for No. IV DistrIct, for the Boy Cadet Trophy, was held at Darwen on Saturday February 4, 1933.
judge was Dr. Gordon, Darwen. Each team conS1sted of four Cadets, with Cadet Sergeant in charge of team. The team test was as follows :-
A boy had fallen from a tree in the garden of his home. He was lying on the ground. The team had to attend to h1m and convey rum into the house.
Each member of team had to answer questions. result of the competition was as follows :-Ist Equitable, Oldham, 120 (Cadet Trophy); 2nd, worth, 97.
Todmorden ursing Cadets held a very successful "A H " S t orne on .aturday, January 28, 1933. This was arranged and carrIed out entirely by the Girl Cadets the opener and chairman both being Girl Cadets. had a fancy stall, pound stall and sweet stall. During the afternoon several Cadets rendered songs duets dances, etc. ,
The nett res.ult of their effort was £6 8s., which will go towards umform for a new class which is being held \Xlell done! Todmorden Girls. .
h?pe all .Cadet units are preparing for their reexamlnatlOn, which should be held the first half of the year.
RECIPE FOR GIRL CADET COOKS.
Baked Fish Souffle.
lb. cold boiled fish Two eggs.
I oz. butter. i oz. flour.
Tw? of finely chopped parsley. t pmr rrulk or milk and water.
.A little pepper and salt for seasoning. the fish finely, mix with parsley and se.as?mng. Melt the butter, stir in the flour Add milk stltrlng all .the time Bring to the boil, and simme; for. five mInutes Then add the fish. Separate the and y?lks of beat yolks in one by one. Whip the whites to a stiff froth and fold into mixture. Put 1n a well-greased dish and bake for 20 minutes.
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The Grand Prior's Cadets.
Cadet Sergeant George And erson and Cadet Corporal William L loyd, Slough Cadet D ivision, County of B ucks, No 2 D istrict, Home Brigade, and Cadet Marion Higgins, Marrickville Cadet D ivision, New South Wales, Australia, Bngade Overseas, have been awarded by ChapterGeneral of the Order of St. John the highest honour awarded to of the St. John Ambulance Brigade.
The honour IS the badge sanctioned by H. R. H the Grand Prior (H.R.H. the D uke of Connaught), and awarded to Cadets who pass twelve examinations out of the sixteen subjects named in the Cadet curriculum, i.e. :-
Preliminary Home Nursing; Preliminary Cooking; Preliminary Hygiene; Swimming and Life Saving from \'Vater; Sea and Boating Training; Fire Fighting; Physical Exercises and Organi ed Games; Signalling; Home Craft; Handicraft; Camp and Rambles; Public Services; Natural History; Clerical Ability; Child Welfare; Knowledge of the Order of St. John. The badge is a silver eight-pointed cross, circled by a wreath, and surmounted by the Grand Prior's coronet.
One of the Boy Cadets stated " the most difficult of .all was signalling, while the home nursing, in which he had to make beds, sweep Roors, and keep house generally, was hard to learn. We tried it at home first, but our mothers did not seem to like the idea, so in the Brigade hut after that."
When It IS remembered that examiners are chosen bec.ause of special knowledge in the subject in which a Cadet IS to be examined, it is no small task to successfully pass twelve of the sixteen subjects mentioned above, and the three Cadets have everY right to be proud of their achievement which is most praiseworthy.
It is a ?appy feature, and most gratifying to the Home Bngade, and we know equally so with the Overseas B rigade, that this,honour has been granted, after haVIng been well earned, at the same meeting of .Chapter-General, thereby enabling both the Hom'e and .Overseas Brigade to feel an equal pride 1n the profiCIency of their Cadets
Correspondence.
To the Editor, ST. JOHN AMBULANCE GAZETTE. D EAR S1R,-In January, 1928, a fire occurred at this office, resulting in the destruction of many of the old records of No . 4 D istrict, including the
copies of the Chief Con:missioner's annual report (which, of course, contalllS the annual report for NO.4 District) for the years 18 94, 18 95, 18 96, 18 97, 1898, 1899 and 1903.
I am trying to compile a history of NO.4 District, but am handicapped owing to my inability to obtain the information which is contained in the abovementioned annual reports.
If any of your readers are in possession of the annual reports referred to, and are willing to loan them (or present them to the District), I should be glad if they would kindly communicate with me.
Yours fai thfull y, J. H. CLE \L, District Secl'etao.
The Hospitallers' Cl ub
The annual general meeting of the Hospitallers' Club was held on Friday, January 20, at the Cora Hotel, \\'.c.I.
The chair was taken by 1fr. C. J. Fitch. He read se nral letters from members expressing inability to attend through the influenza epidemic ..
, The Treasurer presented a very favourable balance sheet. The ballot being taken for President, resulted in Mr. F Bettison being unanimously elected. He will be supported by ir. G. Pascoe as Vice-President during hi rear of office.
The Committee elected for 1933 were 1fr. H. Langle\'Jo nes, Mr. E. Jackson and :Mr. A. Bowman. fr. t. J ones thanked the officers and committee for their past se n ices, and wished for them a very happy and successful ) ear.
Ca mps f o r Nursing of the Brigade.
It is proposed to hold two camps for the St. John Ambulance Brigade ursing members and V.A.D.'s this summer. At these camps members will receive practical instruct.ion in First Aid and Home Nursinoincluding, if possible, cookery, and there will regular lectures by medical officers and trained nurses. !he number that can be accommodated at each camp 1S limited, and early application is desirable in order to ensure that the applicant may secure admission to the camp.
The Northern Camp will be held at Evcrsley School, Southport, from Saturday, ugust 19, to Saturday, 73
September 2. The Camp Commandant 1S 1frs. Tweedale, Lady District Superintendent o. 4 District (Lancs.).
All entries for the Northern Camp must be made through the Officer of the Division and forwarded to their Lady District Superintendent or Lady County Officer by April 10, 1933. All these must be forwarded by the Lady District Superintendents and Lady County Officers to the Lady Superintendent-in-Chief, at St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell, London, E.C. I, not later than April 18, 1933. The envelopes should be marked "Camp." A <;leposit of 5S. must be sent with every application, and this will be forfeited if the Officer or Member does not attend the Camp after being accepted. Should there not be room, and the application is therefore refused, the 5s. will be returned. Applicants should not write direct to the Lady Superintendentin-Chief. All further particulars can be obtained from the Commissioners.
The charge per head per week, including board and lodging, will be : For Officers 37s. 6d. and for :Members 35 s.
The Southern Camp, will, it is hoped, be held on the Coast of Kent during the first fortnight in August, but the time and place are not definitely settled. The Camp Commandant will be 1\lrs. Falwasser, Lady District Superintendent o. 8 District, and the Assistant Camp Commandant Robinia, Viscountes lountgarret, Lady District Officer o. I District. Full particulars of this Camp will be obtainable from the Commissioners immediately arrangement can be completed.
Visit o rs to the Church and G ateh o use.
The number of yisitors to the ancient buildings o f the Grand Priory continues to increase.
Since October la t well into next April almo t e,-ery Saturday afternoon, and also some mornings ha,-e been booked for parties consisting of Rambling Club Literary oCletleS, ntiquarian Societies, couts, and Divisions of our own Brigade. One morning in larch is booked for a class of International students of the College of ursing. This has been an annual yi it for some years past, and we get, perhaps, a dozen different nationalities in thi yi it. Brigade Divisions come from long distances in the country, taking advantage of half-day railway excursions.
At times the parties are inclined to be large and unwieldy, as when the London ociety brought 120 members, but they all go away much impressed, not only with a bit of old London's architecture, but also with the marvellous his ton- of one of the world' olde t institution. .
A Few Notes About Nerves.
By 1 1.R.C.S., Capt. R.A.M.C. (T.A.), County Surgeon St. John Ambulance Bri gade
" What a piece of ,,,ork is man! How noble in reason; in form and moving how express and admirable; in action how like an angel; in apprehension how like a god! »
The elaborate structure of the nervous system, present in man as the result of the process of evolution, reaches into highest point in the workings of the intellects, whose more highly developed state gives man his superiority over the brutes; while the very presence of a nervous system is one of the chief differences between the animal world and plant life. By means of it, impressions reaching the bod y from outside are interpreted and reacted to by cell activity of varying kinds and extent. In man, thought, movement, the fluctuating of the organs, and the very continuance of life itself, depends upon the nervous system.
It is distinguished as being of two parts ;-
(I) The Cerebro-spinal, or Voluntary, Nervous System consists of brain and its downward prolongation, the spinal cord, with nerves running to and from them; and
(2) The Sympathetic, or InvoluntaJY, Nervous System, with nerve centres arranged along the front aspect of the bodies of the segments of the vertebral column; with nerves ramifying in the substance of vital organs and structures; and in communication with the voluntary nervous system via the cord and brain.
Some knowledge of the working of both of these nervous systems is interesting to First Aiders and Home Nurses, as many signs and symptoms depend upon their action.
Let us take, first, the Cerebro-spinal, or Voluntary, Nervous System. Running from the brain and the cord we find nerves of two kinds ;-
(I ) Sensory Nerves, carrying messages to the brain and cord as a result of impressions or stimuli from outside (for example, among others, pain, cold, heat, touch).
(2) Motor Nerves, carrying messages fr01ll the brain and cord, as, for example, to the voluntary (skeletal) muscles, making them work so as to cause movements of the body or limbs. This is the most conspicuous part played by the voluntary nervous system-the production and regulation of the general movements in space of the individual or of parts of his body. "The co-ordination of muscular movements to this end involves not only the contraction of certain muscles, but the prevention or contraction of others" (Schafer). The initiation of these movements may be solely due to volition, or may be of a reflex or unconscious character. They are really the result of impressions to sensory nerves at the periphery, i.e., in the skin or in the organs of special sense, such as the eye or ear; the working of the motor nerve, with the resulting
muscular movement, may be immediate, or the sensory impression may be stored for an indefinite time in certain brain cells, e g., a child who has once been struck will flinch at a rough word.
The motor cells in the brain are arranged together in the " motor areas," which run as vertical strips, one on each side, on the surface of the brain between the ear and the crown of the head. Different groups of muscles in different parts of the body are innervated by different parts of this motor areathe upper part innervates the legs, while the lower end controls the muscles of the upper part of the body, and so intermediately.
Further, the motor area on one side controls the muscles on the same side as far down as the neck, and then controls the muscles on the opposite side. This is so because the motor nerves have their origin in the cells of the motor area, enter the cord, and travel downward in well-defined tracts, giving off motor fibres to the muscles at various ·levels. These tracts at first proceed downwards 011 the same side of the cord as the motor area of their origin, but, at the level of the neck, the tracts cross over in the c'ord, and innevate, therefore, muscles on the opposite side. This accounts for what the First Aider will observe in cases of apoplexy or localised compression of the brain involving a motor areathat the face muscles are paralysed on one side of the body, the trunk and limb muscle on the opposite side.
The SYlllpathetic, or IJlVO!UlltaJY, Nervotls s.ystem regulates vital functions, and controls among other things contraction of involuntary muscle, and the action of secretive glands, such as the sweat glands of the skin and digestive glands of the alimentary system. Under normal circumstances, the action of the sympathetic system is independent of consciousness, but the regulation of the action of involuntary muscle and of the glands is brought about in the same way as that of the voluntary muscle, i.e., as the result of impressions received by the sensory nerves at the periphery. These impressions are transmitted to the cerebral nervous system, and from this impulses are sent down along the involuntary (sympathetic) nerves, which either cause or prevent the contraction of involuntary muscles.
Involuntary muscle occurs (among other situations) in the intestinal wall and in the coasts of arteries and arterioles. The muscle in the intestinal rvall has the tendency to regular co-ordinated waves of contraction, which are aptly designed to assist the passage of the food mass through the alimentary canal. The effect here of impulses received by way of the Sympathetic Nervous System is to increase or diminish such movement. Hence the constipation of anxiety or worry, the diarrhcea of fear, and (partly) the incontinence of shock and concussion. (To be continued.)
The Chancellor at Nairobi.
L · t -General ir Aylmer IIunter- Weston, of leu. ) Ch Huntertson, G.eSt.]., K.eB., D 0., M.I.,. cellor of [he Order of St. John, when rev1e.wmg h e ll1embers of the t. John Ambulance Bngade t os T' b' who belong to the Kenya Police Force at auo 1, shook hands with, and spoke to, each European member present.
After complimenting the parade on its very smart turn-out, he asked Captain Pritchard Brown to convey to the Divisional Superintendent, St. John Ambulance Brio-ade (the Commissioner of Police), his, the Chancongratulations on the of the members of the t. John Ambulance Bngade under his command.
ir Aylmer went on to say that it would be a pleasure to him to report to the Grand Prior, H.R.H: the of Connaught, for the information of Hls Majesty the King, the Sovereign Head of the Order of St. ] ohn, the excellence of the t. John mbulance work being done by the Kenya Police, and the of the turn-out of tho e whom he had seen both m 110mbasa and now in Nairobi.
The fact that the four members of the Kenya Police who were in ngland for the St. John Empire Ambulance Competitions were able to win second place in competition against the rest of the British Realm reflected the greatest credit on the Kenya Police and indeed on the whole Colony.
He regretted that the St. John Ambulance Association had not yet got such a grip on the general civilian population in Kenya as had the St. John l\mbulance Brigade among the police.
He hoped that his audience would do all in their power to spread knowledge of First Aid an::ong their friends, and would try to start centres ot the St. John Ambulance ssociation throughout the Colony, so that knowledge of First id and knowledge of what to do until the doctor came should be as common among the general population as it was nov: among the police.
He concluded by again glvmg to all present, and through them to all members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade in the Kenya Police, his hearty congratulations and his thanks as Chancellor on behalf of the Order of t. John.
After the parade Lady Hunter-Weston, Dame Justice of the Order of St. John, spoke to, and shook hands with, those members present who had dined with her in London before the big reception held in St. James' Palace by H.R.H. the Grand Prior of the Order of St. John.
Brigade Appointments,
amage o. Omnibus Division. 6.2·33· Thomas Staines Read, 1\1.B., B.Ch., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Henley-on-Thames Division 1.2·33· o. 3 (EA TER:-<) DISTRICT. "
Charles Victor Connolly, ;:-'LB., Ch.B., Rothwell Dn lslon, Ketcetlng Corps. 26·1.33· o. 3 DISTRICT.
John Ernest Williamson, ;:-'1.B., B.Ch., B .-\.O., Bourn\'ille -ursing Di\ ision, Birmingham Corps. 5·1.33· o. 4 DI TRIeT. Gilbert Bailey, :\1.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Blackburn Pollce Dmslon, Blackburn Corps. 16·1.33' Austin Burns, :\1.B., B.Ch., B .<\..O. , G.C.R. Opensha\\" Dlvlslon, '\lanchester and Salford Corps. 18.1. 33· Charles J os hua Joseph Harris, ,\I.D., iIl.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., \'\ hltehaven Division. 13·1. 33· ." \"xilliam Lee, M B., Ch.B., Brcdbury and Romiley Nurstng Dl\'lsLOn. LB., Ch.B., Sandbach Diyisi or:. Robert Eric Horsfall, :\1.D., Ch.B., Blackpool NurslOg Dn ISlon. i\Iarson, Ch.B., Bradford Diyision, and Salford Corps. 10.1. 33· R. Vaughan Thomas, M.B., Ch.B., Blrkenhead ursing Di, ision, Birkenhead Corps. 12·1.33· 1 o. 7 DISTRICT. Horace Gooch, 1\I.B., B M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Church Suetton ursing Diyision, Shrewsbury Corps. 13·1.33· o. 8 Dr TRICT. Ed,Yard Moore Gamble, B.1\.., i\1.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., nowdown Collier}T Di dsion. 31.5.30. o. 9 DI TRICT. Richard Duncan Dewar, ,\1.B., Ch.B., Parksrone Dlnslon, Poole Corps. 9· I. 33· '0. 10 DISTRI CT Henry Colin Geldard, '\1.R.C. ., L.R.C.P., Sheringham Di\ ision. 28·1.33· R C P W illiam Taylor Macnaughton Gende, ,\1.R.C. , L. ., \ttleborough Division. 5·1. 33·
TO BE LADY DIYISIO r \L URGE00:.
o. 3 (\\i' ESTER:-l) DIS!RICT. T' Viokt Yictoria Parkes, ,\1.B., Ch.B., Erdlngton urstng Dl\' lslon, Birmingham Corps. 5· I.33· TO BE DIY] 10 \'L UPERI TE ' DE. 'T. o. 2 DISTRICT.
John David Howell, Bristol ,and Carriage Co. Omnibu Diyision. 6.2.33·
o. 3 (\" 'n TE:R:')
Ashby John Edward Randle, GnA: Colller) Dlvlslon orth \, 'a r\vickshire Corps. 24·1.33· o. 4 DISTR [CT. Thomas Davie, Sand bach Division. 9. 12) 2: '\ illiam Hopwood, orth Manchester Dlnslon, and alford Corp. 10·1.33·
o. 8 DISTRrcT.
William John Beatty Trotter, Chichester Diyi ion. 21. 1. 3'.
O. 10 DISTRICT.
\\"illiam Taylor Macnaughton Gehle, i-f.R.CS , L.R.CP., borough Division 5.1.33.
T O BE LADY DIVISI O AL SUPERI TE DE "T. o 4 DISTRICT.
Anne Ratcliffe, Southport ursing Division. 10.1. 33.
Lady SuperlOtendent A. StOckton, Sowerby Bridge ursing Division. 19·1.33·
Ambulance Officer S. Cook, Bentley Colliery Di,ision. 1.2.33.
o. 6 DISTRICT.
Lady Ambulance Officer E. J. Powls, Bridglington ursing Division. IP·33·
o. 10 DISTRICT.
Lady Superintendent M. Brown, Letchworth Nursing Division" 2·1.33·
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St. John Ambulance Brigade (Overseas).
The Chief Commissioner has sanctioned the following appointments, promotions, etc.:AUSTRALIA.
NEW SOUTH WALES DISTRICT. North Sydney Division -A. F. James, M.B to be Divisional Surgeon 1.12.32. WESTERN AUSTRALIA DISTRICT.
DIVISIonal J. )'. to be District Surgeon 17. 2.32. Fremantle RaJlway DJVISIon.-B. Hallion, M.B., to be Divisional Surgeon, vice Dr. Kerr (deceased). 9. 8'3 2
Perth Railway Division.-Acting Officcr T. W illiams to be Divisional SupeLintendent, 1,8,32, I'icc R. H. Clegg, resigned; Corporal ]. M. .to be A.mbulancc Officer, 1.8·32·
'ortham Ra ilway DIvIsJOn.-Pnvate \Y./ E. Clarke to be 1St Ambulance O fficer, 1.8.32, vice l\mbulance Officer W. Scott, reverted to ranks; Private L. J!. 11uddy to be 2nd Ambulance Officer, IJice W. Muir, reverted to ranks.
hatanning Railway Division.-Private 1. ]. Jarvis to be 1St l\mbulance Officer, 1.8.32, vice A. Barclay reverted to ranks; Private J. \" . C Tower to be 2nd Ambulance Officer, 1.8 32, I'ice W. McArthur, reverted to ranks.
Bunbury Railway Division.- Private F. J. Hyde to be 2nd Ambulance Officer, l.8 )2, I'ice R. Brothers (deceased).
Bridgetown Railway Division.-J. J. Eastcott to be 2nd Ambulance 1.8.)2, vice T. S. Banting, revertcd to ranks.
\\ agin Railway Division.-T. B. Lamb to be 2nd \mbulance Officer, 1.8.3 2 vice \Y./ E. IIml.'e, reverted to ranks. C\NADA.
0:-<TAR10 DISTRICT.
Canadian W'estinghouse Division.-Hon. Sergeant Campbell to be Ambulance Officer, 1.1.33·
Sr. Thomas Central Nursing Diyision.-Lady Divisional Superintendent E. Peters, resignation accepted with regret, 31. 2. 32· EW ZEALAND.
UCKLAi-"':D DISTRICT.
\'\ hangarei Y.W.CA. Nursing Division.-W. J. Goodwin, "LB., to be DiviSIOnal Surgeon, 21.11. F·
\\ hangarei Y.W.CA. Cadet ursing Division.-i-Irs. -\Uan to be Lady Cadet Superintendent, 16.11.F· \lorrinsville Division.-Divisional Superintendent" On probation" L. C Edwards to be Didsional Superintendent, 5. 12 .32. Taumaranui Division.-Transport Officer "On probation" G. Corban to be Transport Officer, +I2·F· C>L"lTERBURY AND \V'E T COAST DISTRICT.
Kaipoi Division.-Ambulance Officer (. On probation" J. R. Begg to be ""imbulance Officer, 30·3·F· DI TRICT.
Gonville ursing Division.-:\cting Sister A. Boyd to be Lady Divisional Superintendent, 1.8·F· \larton Division.-Ambulance Officer « On probation" S. R. Penn to be ;\mbulaoce Officer, 27· 10 ·F· \'( ELLI"lGTO:-.l DISTRICT.
\\ ellington ursing Division.-Lady Acting Officer R. G. \"\ ilson to be Lady Divisional Superintendcnt, F .10. F, /Ce ).Iiss \1cKnigbt promoted.
Sr. Paul's Cadet ursing Di,ision. - A. L. Young, 1\I.B., to be Cadet Divisional Surgeon, 9· I I. 32.
SOUTH l \FRICA.
TRANSVAAL DISTRICT.
1st Johannesburg (City) Division.-Scrgeant 1\[. Weiss to be Ambulance Officer, 9.12.32, I'icc A. Robinson, whose resignation is accepted with regret.
The following registrations and disbandments of Divisions havc been sanctioned:-Kowloon ursing Division, Hong Kong District, formed 1.12. F· outh China Athletic /\ssociation Division, Hong Kiong District, formed 30.6.32.
\\," ynberg S.A. Police Division, Cape Province District, South Africa, formed 16.11. F. Te Aroba Cadet Ambulance Division, Auckland District, e\," Zealand, formed 24·9·F· Kowhai Junior High School Cadet Ambulance Division, Auckland District, New Zealand, formed 2O·9·F· \Xhangarei Y.W.CA. Cadet ursing Division, ;\uckland Dim'ict, New Zealand, formed 21·7·32· Conville Nursing Section to be Conville ursing \'\ anganui District, ew Zealand, 8. 2. F· \larrickville Cadet Ambulance Division, N.S.\'(I. District, tralia, formed 21. I I. p. \lbury Division, N.S.\'{'. District, disbanded 31. 12. p. Darlinghurst Cadet Ambulance Division, N.S.\Y./. District, \usrralia, disbanded 14.12.32.
OBITU RY.
The Chief Commissioner regrets to have to announce the death of Dr. T. Storie Dixson, the Chief Commissioner for the St. John \mbulance Brigade Overseas within the Commonwealth of l \ustralia (Western Australia excepted), which occurred at Sydney on December 9, 19P. Dr. Storie Dixson, who was 79 years of age, had been connected with the work of the Brigade in Australia ever since its inception there, and he was a Knight of Grace of the Order, as well as holding the Service Medal of the Order with three Bars. Dr. 77
Storie Dixson, in his various Brigade ranks and as Chairman of the Central Council for Australia, performed exceedingly valuable work for the Order, and there is no doubt that his passing will be a severe loss to the work within the Commonwealth.
The following appointments, promotions, resignation, ne,,- Divisions and disbanded Units haye been apprond by the Commissioner for \Vales, and confirmed by the Ambulance Committee :-
CORPS SURGEOK
BOROUGH OF RHOl'.DDA CE:-;TRE. Di\-isional Surgeon William Henry i-Ii1es W'illiams, M.R.CS L.R.CP., Lower Rhondda Corps. 10·1.33' DIVISIO AL SURGEO 1S. BRECKNOCKSHIRE CE."TRE. Stephen H. Pugh, )'LB., Ch.B., F.R.CS. (Edin. ), Builth WellsDh ision_ 17·1.33· DENB1GHSHIRE CE.-"";TRE. John Sinclair, )'LB., Ch.B., Rhos Division. 17·12·32'
ACTI G DIVISIO AL SURGEON. GLA\IORGAN CE.-"':TRE. Donald Isaac, i-LR.CS., L.R.CP., POrt Talbot Police Di\"ision. 18·1.33· DIVISIO AL SUPERINTE}':DE TS.
GLiUIORG1\N Cou-:-:TY CE.-"':TRE. Private Henry James, Port Talbot Police Division. 18·1.33·
Officer David John Dayies, Lady Lewis Didsion. 18·I.33·
Officer \Villiam Isaac, United National Division. 18.1. 33. Ambulance Officer Thomas Perkins, Ynyshir Division. 18·1.33· AMBUL-\ CE OFFICER. 110 ')lOUTHSHIRE CE'lTRE.
Private John Oswald Thomas, Bedwas Division. 16·1.33· CADET SUPERI TE DE T. GLA\lORGJI. COUNTY CE"TRE. Pri\ atc Sydney Edwards, Cwmgwrach Diyision. 2,1.33· CADET OFFICER. CE:-<TRE. Sergeant George Edwin Winter, Cwmgwrach Diyision. 2.1. 33, RESrG ATIO 1 ACCEPTED \\'ITH REGRET. i-ION'lOuTHSHIRE CE."TRE. Diyi:,ional Surgeon Dr. C O'Connor, C,nn Division. 25·7·)2TR.A 1 FERRED TO THE BRIG-\'DE RESERYE. 1IoN\IOUTHSHIRE CE.'lTRE. Corps ecretary S. \Y./athen, lI. von Llwyd Corps. 29· I 2.)2 DIVISIO S REGlSTERED. C-\'RlIIARTHE."lSHIRE CE."lTRE. Glanamman Ambulance Division, Amman Yalley Corps. 31.12.):l" GLA\IORGAN CE..'lTRE. Crynant Colliery Diyision, earh Corps. 13·1.33· CADET DIVI]O REGISTERED. BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CE.'lTRE. Maindy and Eastern No. 2 Cadet _-\mbulance Didsion, t.:pper Rhondda Corps. 9.12.32.
DI ISIO DlSB.:\ DED. GLAlIlORGJl.N COUNTY CE..-"':TRE. G Iyncorn,yg ursing Division. 31.12. F· ).fONMOUTHSHIRE CE.'lTRE. Cwmbran \\ orks and Ponrne'wydd Cadet Division. 31.12.32. BOROUGH OF RHO DD'-\' CE.-"':TRE. Tylorstown 1 ursing Division. 31.12. F· Ynyshir Nursing Diyision. 31.12.32· Ystrad Rhondda ursing Division. 31.12.:\2. Y tfad Rhondda Cadet u rsing Diyi ion. 3 T. I 2.)2.
GENERAL INTEREST.
EW U DER REVISED REGULATIONS.
In his review of the working of the Priory, the ub-Prlor, the Earl of Plymouth, on St. Da\Tid's Day last, said the previous year would be recorded as the beginning of a new era in its histof\ ; and the Grand Prior's approyal on oyember 18, 1932, of the revised Regulat.ions of the Priory for \V'ales finally complete the sett1n$ f<?r the second stage in its development.
The governing the revision throughout has the 1nterest of the Order as a whole-the adoption of titles and procedure similar to those of the Grand Priory being indicative of the mutual desire for a harmonious relationship; and the creation of several new offices provides scope for the conferment of recognition long overdue and for the introduction of new interest.
Special power has been delegated by the Prior, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, to the Sub-Prior to give effect to these new Regulations; and the appointment of the following Executive Officers and Assistant Officers has been approved:-
BAILIFF OF ST. DAVID'S.
The Earl of Powis. CHANCELLOR.
The Right Hon. D. Lloyd George, P.e., O.M., M.P.
V ICE-CHANCELLOR
The Viscount Sankey, G.B.E., K.e.
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY APD Cm-n.Il SIONERFOR \X ALES.
The Hon. John H. Bruce.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY.
Miss V. Lovett.
TREASURER.
Colonel H. E. M Lindsay, e.B.
A SI TA T TREASURER.
Ir. D. M. Evans-Bevan. OF SLEBECH.
Sir Leolin Forestier-Walker, Bart., K.B.E., M.P.
A SSISTANT COMMANDER OF SLEBECH. Lieut.-Colonel W. Bickerton Edwards, e.B.E., M.D.
HOSPITALLER OF BRIDGEND.
Colonel E. J. Trevor Cory, O.B.E.
A SSISTANT HOSPITALLER OF BRIDGEND.
Major A. W. Anderson, M.B., Ch.B. DIRECTOR OF AMBULANCE.
Mr. Enoch Morrell, e.B.E.
ASSIST ANT DIRECTOR OF AMBULANCE.
Professor George Knox, M.I.M.E., F.G.S. DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORT.
Professor George Knox, M.1.M.E., F.G.S. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORT.
Mr. Oliver Harris.
ALMO ER.
The Viscount Tredegar, e.B.E.
A SSISTANT ALMONER.
Dr. D. Rocyn Jones, e.B.E. LIBRARIAN.
Sir John W. Beynon, Bart., e.B.E.
AS SISTANT LIBRARIAN.
Captain T. E. Richards. REGISTRAR.
Mr. Edmund L. Hann. ASSISTANT REGISTRAR.
Mr. E. D. Jones.
SE TESCHAL.
Mr. Evan \,\ ' illiams.
A SSI STANT ENE CHAL.
Dr. Urban larks.
DIRECTOR OF CERE"roNIE S
Mr. A. G. E. J. Fudge
A SI'TANT DIRECTOR OF CEREMONI E 1\Ir. R. \X ilson Bartlett.
Ho ORARY CO UNSEL.
The Right Hon. ir John Simon, P.e., K.e.V.O., G.e. .1., O.B.E., K.e., M.P.
HONORARY SOLICITOR.
Mr. Hugh M. Ingledew.
HONORARY ARCHITECT.
Ir. T. Edgar Smith.
The Executive Officers will take their seats on the Chapter at the meeting to be held on the auspicious day- probably April 6-when the Priory expects to be honoured with a visit of the Prior, H.R .H . the Prince of \'(/ales. The last occasion when the Welsh Priory was so signally favoured was in 192 I, when His Royal Highness opened the East Moors Hostel, administered by the Priory under the Min.istry of Labour for the accommodation of ex-service trainees attending the Government Instructional Factory. In April, the Prior will indicat e his approval of work which has been carried on in the pas t by unveiling a Memorial in remembrance of the firs t Principal Secretary and Commissioner for \'(/ales, upon whose initiative the Priory for Wales was founded; and, by investing \'X1elsh Members of the Order with their Insignia, His Royal Highness will inspire those who haye undertaken a share in the future development and expansion of the work with renewed interest and added zeal. The time of the unveiling is fixed for 2 p.m., and the Investiture will take place in the Assembly Room, City Hall, at 3-4.30 p.m.
CENTRE REPORTS.
COUNTY CENTRE.
Excellent reports on the year's work are reaching Priory House; and the progress made, despite the most adverse conditions, is a good testimony to the very strong appeal which the work of the Order makes to all classe s of the public. The Bridgend and District Corps, who se Secretary, Mr. E. G. Howells, submits an interesting account of the activities, pointing out the development of the strength from thirteen Divisions in January to nineteen in December, is one of the several Corps in the Glamorgan County Centre in which a considerable increa se in numbers has been registered.
The splendid account received from the Bargoed Nursing Division justifies the use of the term exemplar y in describing the services rendered by this Unit in one of the very depressed mining districts of South Wales The members are all enrolled in a Voluntary Aid Detachment, and were warmly commended by the Inspecting Officer on their excellent standard of efficiency. Advantage was taken of the kind offer of the Matron of the Cardiff Royal Infirmary to allow St. J oho Ambulance Sisters to attend once a week; and four members, including the Lady Superintendent, whose own car solved the difficulty of travelling expenses, spent one day a week for four months of the year in adding to their nursing experience and at the same time assisting the Hospital Authorities. The Medical Comforts D epot is an enormous benefit to the local public, as not only do the sick receive the loan of medical and surgical equipment-
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generally without hire fee-but also, whenever required, the ready assistance of a member of the D ivision, whose services are placed voluntarily at their disposal. The book in which such cases are recorded shows that well over 1,000 visits were made to different homes where help was required and qualified nursing could not be afforded; and not infrequently all night duty was undertaken, often in the most distressing conditions. The Division also finds time and energy to give generous assistance in the provision of clothing and nourishment for the sick poor, while the more routine duties include the instruction of Girl Guides in First Aid and Home I ursing The Bargoed Nursing Division is a striking illustration of the valuable service which can be rendered by ursing Units of the Brigade.
Hili Pr esentatiot1s.-There was a large gathering of Ambulance workers at the Ambulance Hall, Kenfig Hill, on Saturday, February II, when the Hon. John H. Bruce paid his first visit as Principal Secretary and Commissioner for W1ales.
The occasion was the annual presentation of award s, which was followed by a social and dance. Mr. George Knott, J.P., presided, and two hundred Brigade members sat down to an excellent tea served by the I ursing Members. Awards gained during the past year were distributed by the Hon. John Bruce, Superintendent Eurfyl J ames receiving them on behalf of the men, Lady Superintendent Mrs. Sutton on behalf of the ladies, and Cadet Officers D. Suter and Miss Love for the boy and girl Cadets. The chief item in the presentations was the award of three VeHum Votes of Thanks to Mr. George Knott, Chairman, Mr. Jenkin Jones and Mr. Alfred Jury, members of the Kenfig Hill Ambulance Committee, whose unstinted efforts and support have been responsible the satisfactory development of the work of the Priory 1n that district.
The Commissioner for \\1ales gave an inspiring address, and concluded b y complimenting the Division and the Secretary, 1fr. E. Plumley, on the enjoyable evening arranged.
Nelson Cadets Enterta i J1ed.- The elson Ambulance and ursing Divisions organised an enjoyable function at the Calfaria Baptist Schoolroom on January 21, when a tea and concert were followed by the presentation of trophies and certificates to the Cadets.
The chair was taken by the Rev. Henry Jones, who was supported by a representative number of local people; and a first-class programme of entertainment was given by talented juvenile artistes.
During the interval Captain Richards presented miniature silver cups to the elson Cadet Team, which secured the championship of the Lindsay Corps Cadet League. The recipients were 1asters Garfield Phillips (Captain), Donald Guy, Roy Pocketts, Walter Rees, Esli Jones, and Lyn Thomas; all of whom were heartily congratulated by Captain Richards on their achievement, and were accorded rousing cheers as they received the cups. Captain Richards then presented first-aid certificates to the Cadets; and in doing so, spoke highly of the work being done by Ambulance men, and women, particularly in training the elson Cadets, who he was pleased to learn now numbered 50, which reflected great credit on Cadet Officer J. E. Davies and Divisional Surgeon R. H. Terry.
A vote of thanks to Captain Richards was proposed by Councillor T. Lewis, Corps Treasurer Haydn Jones responding; and thanks to the Chairman were proposed
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by Mr. D. T. Lewis and seconded by Superintendent A. Farrant.
At the conclusion of a happy evening reference was made in terms of appreciation to the organising ability of Mr. Sam Hughes, the D ivisional Secretary. Abertridlvr Division's Successfui Year.-Alderman Hubert Jenkins, J.p., presided at the annual meeting of the '\ indsor Colliery Abertridwr Division held at the Panteg Hotel on Monday, january 28, when Miss V. Lovett (Assistant Secretary) made presentations to the successful members
Mr. Alfred E. Gordon, the Divisional Superintendent, in his annual report, said that one of the most successful features in connection with the past year's work was the emergency first aid roadside stations fitted in private houses at various points in the locality, at which 141 cases were treated in 1932; whilst the total number of cases attended by the members during the twelve month was over 2,000. Although the numerical strength of the Unit had been somewhat depleted by the removal of members in search of employment, the services rendered were considerably more than in previous year s
The Chairman presented to Dr. \VJ. R. \VJat on, Div isional Surgeon, a certificate of appointment a s an Honorary Life Member of the Priory for Wales, to which he had been elected in recognition of his many years gratuitous service s as lecturer; and Dr. \"X1atson, in acknowledging the award, expressed his keen desire to continue his assistance. Referring to the appeal made by the Assistant Secretary for Nursing Classes, he said he was quite ready to help in this direction if such arrangements could be made. Mr. john Truscott, M.E., who is leaving the locality, was presented by Mr. D. j. Williams, Chairman of the Division, on behalf of the members, with a barometer, in token of their esteem and appreciation of his great assistance as Colliery 1anager.
MERIO ETHSHIRE CENTRE.
The year 1932 has been one of outstanding interest to the work in the County of Merioneth, as it marks the fulfilment of two long-cherished hopes which the Blaenau Festiniog Ambulance Division-an active and progressive unit-has nurtured for many years. In the first place, the appointment of a Commissioner in the person of Mr. Charles Phibbs is keenly welcomed, as the Division has benefited from its formation by Mr. Phibb's personal interest and liberal support; and, secondly, the acquisition of a splendid building as a permanent headquarters will ensure the future development of the work. In conjunction with" Urdd Gobaith Cymru," the \"X1elsh League of Youth whose large membership is being encouraged to take up First Aid and Home Nursing, a Cadet Division has been provisionally registered at Blaenau Festiniog; and a very satisfactory's year's routine work is reported MON1fOUTHSHlRE CE TTRE.
The Lesser Hall of Oakdale \"X1orkmen's Institute was the scene of great activity on Saturday, January 14, when the Oakdale Ambulance Division entertained a large company of St. John Cadets and Girl Guides with their Officers and other guests.
Following tea, Mr. F. Squire presided at the presentation; and Sub-Commissioner Captain S. T. Beard, O.B.E., handed to Cadet Officer T. Duckham an ebony walking stick, subscribed for by the Cadets in appreciation of bis services. Captain Beard was pleased to see so large an attendance, and thought the progress at Oakdale, in times so depressing, spoke well for the splendid efforts put
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forward to keep the flag flying. He pointed out the need for a Nursing Division at Oakdale, and looked forward to seeing also an Ambulance Hall there.
Corps Superintendent J. Leach, in distri buting certificates to the Cadets, said he hoped to remain on the same friendly terms with the men as in the past before his prom,otion to Corps Superintendent.
\Varrants of appointment were presented by Staff Officer W. J. Penberthy to Cadet Superintendent T. Duckham and Cadet Officer John Powell, who for many years has been Secretary of the adult section. On behalf of the senior section, Superintendent F. Dix presented a gift to Corps Officer Ir. \X1 J. Little in appreciation of the valuable services he had rendered to the Ambulance Division from its inception in 1912.
loving a vote of thanks to Captain Beard, and all who had taken part, Dr. Cianter, Divisional Superintendent, said he had watched from the beginning the splendid progress of the Cadets. From the first examination up to the present they had shown keen interest in the work, and he congratulated Superintendent Duckham on the excellent training he had given them.
CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.
A very enjoyable social evening was held at the Broad Street depot of Brigade on Tuesday, January 31, 1933, organised by the Barry Hill ursing Division. Councillor Dan Evans presided, and a musical programme was supplied.
During the evening an Ambulance Competition was held between four teams consisting of members of the Division for the Sub-Commissioner F. R. Hortop Shield, which was won by the team captained by Mrs. Gerry, and including also Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Francis and Mr s . Roberts. The judges for the practical work were Dr. E. J. Llewellin and Dr. Bence, of Cardiff, Corps Superintendent C. Lennox taking the theory. Mrs. Longstaff, of Cathedral Road, Cardiff, presented the Shield to the winners, and distributed home nursing certificates to the members successful in the last examination. Mrs. Longstaff received a bouquet from Master Ronald King, who also made a presentation to the Lady Superintendent, Mrs. M. Lucas, M.B.E., on behalf of the Division.
BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.
Upper Rhondda Corps.-Six ambulance teams competed at the Treorchy School on Monday, February 6, for the League Cup, presented by Mr. W. P. Thomas, J.P. (General Manager of the Ocean Coal Company), for competition amongst members of the Upper Rhondda Corps, of which he is President.
The Corps Surgeon, Dr. R. Nelson, judged the practical and Sub-Commissioner George Payne the oral; and the winners proved to be Cwmparc team, which now holds the trophy for the third year in succession. The marks were as follows :-lst, Cwmparc (177); 2nd, Bute (15 5t) ; 3rd , Fernhill (135t); 4th, Tynybedw and Maindee (113); 6th, Abergorchy (112).
Tylorstown Training Centre.-The series of lectures organised by the Tylorstown Ambulance are proving a great success. The general public IS mVlted, and no charge is made for admission; and while subjects of the addressed are not confined to First Aid work, the Centre is attracting public interest and helping to keep the members of the Division together. A large gathering attended on January 18, under the chairmanship of C. Jenkins, Esq., M.E., to hear W. T. Lane, Esq., FG.S., M.I.M.E., M.I.M.S., speak on (C The Importance of 82
Geology in Coal Mining." Mr. Lane kept the audience interested for over one and a half hours, producing many and various specimens of fossils and stones, and a hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer was afterwards proposed to him by D. \'\1illiams, Esq., Under-Manager, seconded by M. Drew, Esq., M.E. ; Divisional Superintendent W. Isaac Davies proposing a vote of thanks to the President, to whom, he said, the Division owed its thanks not only for the attendance of Mr. Lane that evening, but for his assistance at all times.
T HE JOURNAL OF THE VENERABLE ORDER OF THE
NEWS
IN BRIEF.
The Brigade Headquarter Staff of the Priory for Wales has lost the services of a distinguished Surgeon-in-Chief in the death of Major-General Sir Robert Jones, Bart., C.B.E., on January 14. Sir Robert was a Knight of Grace of the Order; and Mr. W. Baldwyn Yates, C.B.E., Commissioner for Flintshire, represented the Priory at the Burial Service at Liverpool Cathedral.
A meeting of representatives of active Centres of the Priory is likely to be held in Cardiff shortly to discuss the composition and status of Centre Committees-an important item in the revision of the bye-laws now under con sideration.
A number of Welsh Divisions are likely to benefit by a further concession of the Glamorgan County Council; the Education Committee on January 24 having agreed to grant permission for the schools to be used as Ambulance Headquarters on payment of regulation, lighting, heating and cleaning fees only, without the usual hire fee of 2S. 6d.
Vol. 6.
Tb "Sf. John Ambulance Gazette" iJ published on the lsi if each month. The Annual SubJcription is 3S. 6d. posl f ree,. Jingle copies 3d
Brigade reports should be addressed to the, Editor, at the Chancery' of the Order St. John, St. John s Gafe, C,lerkemvell, E.C. Reports and photographs .fhol1ld reach hIm b)1 the 15 Ih of each month.
SIIbJcriptions and advertisementJ should be forwarded 10 the publishers, A1rJJrJ. British Periodicals, Lid., 19, 19a, Cursitor Street, E.C·4·
CONTENTS.
Ed torial Obituar y . A Few Notes Ab o ut l'\en cs Order of St. J o hn Brigade ews Interesting Case Report s Questions and Answe rs Lo ndon :Midland and co tti s h Ra!1v.:a\ .' .., Ca mps for Office rs and Membe rs urslng DI\ ISlo ns and St. John V \ D. s Cadet News Brigade Appointments Brigade Overseas Priory for Wales
CHANCERY OF THE ORDER, ST. JOHN'S GATE, LONDON, E.C. rAGIS
April, 1933.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
On August 18, 1932, a most Jnterestir:g letter by Sir Robert H. Davis appeared 1n The TUlles 00 the subject of saving life of those affected by carbon monoxide poisoning by the use of oxygen-carbondionide.
The following report of of a life by this method by the Guildford D1V1SlOn 1S a proof of the value of this treatment.
The apparatus used was th e ". O Y OX, " '\v hich w as purchased by the Guildford DlvlslOn prior to Sir Robert Davis's article app eann g In T he Tittl es.
On February 15, 1933, the Co mmi ssioner, N o .. 8 (Duke of Connaught's) District, \\ rote t o the Ch1 ef Commissioner as follows :-
" I enclose herewith for your information co p y o f a report I have received from Corps Chaplin, relatin g to resuscitati?n of par.:ent who \V::l. sufferin g from carbon monoXlde pOlsorung ? due t o a fault in the (Yeyser in his bathroom, at GUlldfo rd o n Sunday last,b covered by a letter I have per so nall y received from the doctor (not connected WIth the Brigade) who was called to the case.
(( It will, I am sure, give y o u pleasure to know that our oraanisation at Guildford ensured such a prompt reply the call for assistance, and that the m e mber s of the Guildford Division who responded were able to aive such an excellent account of themsehTes b " " ( igned) E. A. RICHARDS.
Corps Superintendent C. Chaplin, B?r?ugh of Guildford Corps, reported to the CorrurusslOoer on February 14 as follows:
" I have the honour to submit the following report dealing with the resuscitation of a patient by members of the Guildford Town Division S:upermtendent A. Norton, who acted on instructIOns gIven b y Corps Transport Officer ]. D. Rutter.
"Sunday, February 12, 1933. 8-45 p.m phone message received local doctor f?1 ambulance staff \vith rev1vIng apparatus for admInI Stering 93 per cent. oxygen and 7 per cent. carbon dioxide.
"8.47 p.m. Accident ambulance with Superintendent, Sergeant and Transport Corporal left, and 1
[B y Courtesy of th e"
A tableau from episodes in the history of the Order of St. John at the Carnival organised by the Monmouth Division of the Brigade.
HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM
arrived at house within five minutes of call being received.
" 8,50 p.m. Apparatus immediately taken into house and applied to male patient, who had been oyercome by carbon monoxide poisoning due to fault in geyser in bathroom.
"9-45 p.m. Ambulance returned to Station, as the patient had been revived and placed in warm blankets to the entire satisfaction of doctor:
"10.20 p.m. D octor rang up and reported his satisfaction, and expressed himself well pleased at general behaviour of the staff and the efficient manner in which they went about their work.
"(Si g ned) C. E. CHAPLI J."
Dr. H. Gapp, the doctor referred to in the foregoing letters, wrote to the Commissioner as follows :-
" There is no question but that the patient of mine, referred to in the report, owes his life to the rapidity with which the ambulance answered my call. He was comatosed-all reflexes absent, breathing only at intervals. I am grateful, as always, to the willing and rapid service, so is my patient, whom I am pleased to say is remarkably well. To money can repay that wonderful service "
Our interest is increased by the receipt of the following letter from the Chief Commissioner :-
" Since writing the account of the saving of a life by the Guildford Corps by the use of oxygen-carbondionide a similar case has been reported by the Devonport Division on 11:arch 19.
"At I a.m. the Central Station of the Plymouth St. John Ambulance received a call and was informed that a man had been taken ill in the street.
" A party of the Devonport Division was at once despatched, and found the man in a state of collapse, and, according to the Ambulance Officer, breathing had ceased. Artificial respiration was applied and oxygen was administered.
" A medical officer was summoned, and on arrival said the ambulance men had undoubtedly saved the patient's life.
"At 2.25 a.m. the medical officer suggested that the 'Novox' (oxygen-carbon-dionide) apparatus owned by the Division should be sent for. On receipt of this message a fresh squad was despatched with the apparatus. After application the patient's pulse was considerably strengthened, and by 5.30 a.m. he was sufficiently restored to enable him to be despatched to hospital.
" It is interesting to be able to report two instances in one month of the saving of life by the use of this apparatus applied by the personnel of the St. John Ambulance Brigade in two different areas of the country.
" The prompt and efficient action on the part of the members of the Brigade in both these cases deserves the highest praise and reflects great credit on the members of the Brigade concerned."
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Obituary.
TH E LATE DR. THO lAS STORIE Drxso (KNIGHT OF GRACE OF THE ORDER OF ST. JOH ).
It is with deep regret that we have to record the death of D r. T. Storie Dixson, Chief Commissioner for Australia-Western Australia excepted-St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas, and Chairman of the Central Council of the Ambulance Department of the Order of St. John for the Commonwealth, which occurred at his home at Cremorne, ew South Wales, on December 9, 1932, after a prolonged illness, at the ripe age of 78 years.
In his passing we feel sure that all members of the St. John Ambulance Association and St. John Ambulance Brigade throughout the Commonwealth of Australia will have suffered an irreparable loss.
With the demise of Dr. Dixson there departs the last of the original members of the first District Staff that founded the Bri g ade in ew South Wales in 1902. On its formation he was appointed Deputy Commissioner, and was promoted Commission er in 1918, and in the same year received the distinction of a Kni g ht of Grace of the Order of t.)?hn. .He was subsequently promoted Chief CommlsslOner lil 19 2 4, and retained the rank up to the date of hi death.
He was instrumental in formin g the Central Council of the Order in Australia in 1925, and was elected the first chairman, and did much t o expand the work of the Order in the other States.
He also occupied the position of Chairman of the ew South Wales Centre of the St. John Ambulance Association 1920-1, and was a member of the Executive Committee for over 30 years.
Dr. Dixson was educated at the ydney Grammar School and Edinburg h University, where h e graduated M.B., Mast. Surg in 1877.
Amongst other positions he was, since 19 9, President of the ew South Wales Government Medical Board of Re g istration, member of the Council (some time President and Vice-Presi?ent) of the Linnean Society of New South Wales, of the Institution for the Deaf, Dumb and the Blind (children), Member (late President) of the Board of Trustees of the Australian Museum, Honorary Consulting Physician to the Sydney Hospital, Life Vice-President of the Highland Society of New South Wales, Past Master of Lodge Athen c:eum of the United Grand Lodge of ew South Wales.
He will be greatly missed, but his services to t.he Order of St. John in Australia will ever be an lilspiration and encouragement to those who a.re left to carryon the good work for the serVIce of mankind.
In accordance with his expressed wishes, his were privately cremated at Rookwood Crematonum on D ecember 10, 2.
A Few Notes About Nerves.
By NORMAN HANMER, M.R.C.S., Capt. R.A.M.C. (T.A ), County Surgeon St. John Ambulance Bri gade (Continued)
The heart, too, consists of a special variety of (the blush and the pallor). Emotion also can affect involuntary muscle, and is influenced by impulses certain of the secreting glands of the digestive system from the sympathetic system via the" heart centre" via the sympathetic. For example, the sight of in the brain. Hence the palpitation of emotion, food will cause a hungry dog's (or man's) mouth to and the weakened, accelerated heart beat in a faint, 1vater, i.e. his salivary or spittle glands are activated; or, more markedly so, in shock or after severe while fear or anxiety will cause a dry mouth. Exh re morrhage. amples of the effects of emotion on the digestive Th e Arteries and Arterioles may also be affected by the system may be noticed all along the voyage through Sympathetic System. For example, a bfwh is caused the alimentary canal-but this is digressing. by a slackenin g of the muscular coat of the small The action of vomiting is caused by impulses via arteries, with resultin g dilatation of the vessels and the sympathetic nervous system and a special" vomitan increased blood supply: while the pallor of fear ing centre" in the brain. Vomiting may occur. as re sults from a tightenin g up of the same muscle part of the process of reaction from shock or conCUSSIOn, fi br es The process of inflammation depends for and is a favourable sign. It may also occur as the its initial and essential vaso-dilatation upon a reflex result of pain or a naus eating sight or odour, while the through the Sympathetic ervous System, via its action of an emetic administered by the First Aider ce ntres in the cord, or b y wa y of the collections of depends also upon the sympathetic nervous system. sy mpathetic nerve cells situated on the front aspect of the bodies of the vertebrre. A similar process of Mention of the wonderfully developed brain dilatation of small blood vessels is brou g ht about. processes involved in conscious thought, in the via the Sympathetic System , when a part of the body reception and interpretation of sight and sound, and is im mersed in hot u'a t er- the part becomes red and the g eneral consideration of the linking up and coslightly swollen; and the opposite takes place if the ordination of one part of the brain with another, water is cold. have purposely not been referred to, and are outside
In shock, the Sympathetic System causes not only the our scope as First Aiders. But the few simple examples weakening of the heart's action- it also causes that we have taken, of simple ways in which our nervous stagnat ioll of blood in the dila te d small vessels ill th e s ystems act, do remind us that "we are fearfully tISSueS, which i s so prominent a factor in depleting and wonderfully made." Even if these notes have no the volume of circulatin g blood direct lesson for the First Aider, still if they only perThe secreting glallds of the borfy are not all of them suade him that there is much of the marvellous in reg ulated by the Sympathetic ervous ystem, but in his subject, that does not appear on the surface; if the case of those that are , the effects are marked. .t'l.s they encourage him to look for this (and it can be so
In the case of involuntary muscle, those g lands wo r k easily discovered, with both profit and interest to the no rmally by virtue of their inherent tendency to work: seeker)- then they are not just a waste of time and an d the sympathetic system affects them either by space. omeone wrote:in creasing or diminishing their activity as a response ". . . . Presume not God to scan, to varying stimuli. Thus (as with muscle) the action The proper study of mankind is man." of the sympathetic system in health is to at/just th eir But students and practitioners of First Aid find 1J ork fo the needs of the bocfy-but the balance may evidence of God's greatness i n the study of His works be upset. For example, by the action of the sweat -just as when, b y their skilled devotion, they save glands, aided by the dilatation or construction of the life or minimise disaster, they find proof of His small arteries of the skin, the temperat1lre the blood, f mercl'es goodness in their trained observation 0 His and hence of the body, is regulated. There is a special of healing and curing. " heat regulating centre" in the brain that controls t his via the sympathetic nerves.
In Concussion and Shock the cold, clammy sweat caused by overactivity of the sweat glands is due to disturbance either of this centre or of the sympathetic sy stem itself. In COll/pressiol7, on the other hand, the te mperature of the body may rise owing to underactivity of the same glands due to similar disturbances.
In disease due to general infection, the poisons of the invading germs may upset this « heat regulating centre" and so cause a rise of temperature.
The effect of emotion, operating via the sympathetic system, has been referred to as regards the arteries
Earls Bart on Division
At the pa;ade of this Divi ion on Thursday, [arch 9, the Corps uperintendent, \V,f. E. Edwards, attended and presented to crgeant \V,f. Lord the third bar (and ribbon with three stars) to his ervice 1[edal, also to Private WI E. Perkins his Service Iedal and Certificate.
The Corps Superintendent congratulated both recipients on their long and efficient service, and urged the other members to follow their example and do all they could to advance the work of the Brigade at Earls Barton.
ORDER OF ST . JOHN .
Ophthal mi c Hospital.
Blindness in P ale stine .
The Report of the St. John Ophthalmic Hospital in Jerusalem belonging to the Order of St. John shows that 1932 was a very busy year for the Staff. There were 1,399 in-patients, 21,350 new outpatients, and total attendances reached the record figure of 97,063, while operations numbered 3,7 16
Of the new cases 15,754 were Moslems, 3,617 were Christians, and 1,979 were Jews.
In the Out-Patient Department 1,654 patients were tested for glasses, and 994 prescriptions for the same were given. Amongst the cases examined were 57 Army, 34 Royal Air Force, and 7 members of the families of the foregoing. There were also 109 monks and nuns (European), 150 Government officials and employees (and in 42 cases ophthalmic reports were submitted at the request of the District Medical Boards); 142 British or American citizens were also treated.
The Government of Palestine has, for some time past, been seriously concerned at the enormous prevalence of " blindness" in the country. Indeed, Palestine has the highest percentage of " blindness" of any civilised country ill the world. " Blindness" it may be added, is inability to count fingers at a distance of one metre-not a very high standard. In 1931 a very careful and scientifically regulated census was taken of the population of Palestine, which shows 19,676 individuals tabulated as " blind" in one eye and 8,172 "blind" in both. In eve;ry hundred thousand of the population 843 are totally blind. This may be compared with rates per hundred thousand in other countries, e.g., England, 73; Cyprus, 420; Egypt, 776. To quote the Superintendent of Census, "conditions as regards blindness in Palestine are comparable only with the condition in Egypt, the local proportion being many times that in all other countries."
Repeated reference to the unsatisfactory conditions existing has been made by the Warden in his annual reports, and last summer he spent many days making an ophthalmic survey of the" blindness" in the worst villages of the Plains. This survey has been carried out at the request of the Superintendent of Census and with the active co-operation of the Department of Public Health, who have supplied the tents and the subordinate staff. As a result of this, the Government has practically adopted proposals for the opening of additional clinics in Palestine and the equipping of a travelling motor unit under a special officer. The Order of St. John has been invited by the Government to organise the establishment of a "village school" where voluntary teachers under the direction
of an English lady, should train Palestinian girls to go out into the villages and teach the Fellahin the elementary rules of First Aid, Hygiene, Home Nursing, and Sanitation, with the ultimate object of stamping out preventible blindness in Palestine.
The headquarters of this school would be in Jerusalem, and a number of suitable girls to be sent out as teachers into the villages is available, because the local Girl Guide Movement has already supplied a body of women who in increasing numbers are being taught the ideal of Service, and many are really anxious to be of use and only want direction llltO the proper channel where their services can be usefully employed.
Should the Order see its way to help by undertaking the necessary financial responsibility, it will fall to the Hospital Committee to take an active interest in the scheme and further in every possible way the extension of the Order's usefulness in the land of its origin.
The scarcity of water in Jerusalem was greater than ever last year. Indeed, for the town, disaster was only averted by the expedient of bringing in an emergency supply from a spring in the eastern foothills. Even with this addition, from the month of July till Septerpber, water was only available at the Hospital for a short period every sixth day. Every effort was made to conserve water; the flower gardens were allowed to dry up, and the year was finished with empty cisterns. To make matters worse, the rains of December, which usually arrive in sufficient quantity to relieve all anxiety, entirely failed Hence, so far as water is concerned, 1933 is faced by all with grave misgiving.
GRAND CROSS BANNERS IN THE GRAND PRIORY CHURCH.
A brilliant scheme of colour decoration is now being carried out in the Grand Priory Church.
Visitors to the Chapel of St. Michael and St. George in St. Paul's Cathedral, Henry VII Chapel at Westminster, and St. George's Chapel, Windsor, will remember the gorgeous colouring caused by the banners of the Knights of St. Michael and St. George, the Bath, and the Garter, suspended in these Chapels.
A similar plan is now proceeding in St. John'S Priory Church, placing the heraldic banners of the B ailiffs Grand Cross projecting from the front of the gallery At the west end is the Standard of the Order in embroidered silk, the gift of Serving Brother W E. Stiffin.
On either side, that is, on the north and south galleries, in course of time , there will appear eighteen or twen t y other b anners; at present there are six,
being those of H.M. The King, the Sovereign Head, the Duke of Connaught, the Grand Prior, the Earl of Scarbrough, the Sub-Prior, Sir Aylmer HunterWeston, Chancellor, Sir John Hewett, Bailiff of Egle, and the Earl of Athlone.
These banners are of painted silk, and are the work of Serving Brother P. V. Collings, Heraldic Painter to His Majesty, who is responsible for the banners of the Order of the Bath at Westminster.
Mr. Collings is now at work on others, which include those of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Prelate, the Duke of Portland, and Sir James Clark.
It is hoped that others will be placed in the Church later.
The St. John Ambulance Brigade News
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No. 1. (PRI]'.;CE OF WALES) DISTRICT.
FRANCIS A. BROOKS, M.D. DISTRICT ORDERS.
Commiuiort#r :-
Lt.·Colonel
GA COURES FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE CIVIL POPULATION AGAINST GA S ATTACK.
The Commissioner will be glad if those Divisions, both Ambulance and ursing, who have not yet had the Course on the above subjects will arrange it at once, as he is very anxious that these Courses should be completed before the holiday season. Officers should communicate with District Officer C. E. Bower, at 10, Berkley Street, Clerkenwell, E.C. I.
OPEN SPACE DUTY ON BANK HOLIDAY, 1933.
The following addition should be made to D.O. 1190a :No. 90 Division. Lessness \X'oods. o. 99 Banstead Downs and o. 67 ursing Division.
OFFICERS' A NUAL GE ERAL fEETI G.
The Officers' Annual General Meeting will be held in the Chapter Hall at. St. J oh.n's Gate on Saturday, April 8, at 3 p.m. ResolutlOns-, the name of the proposer, must reach the CommlsslOner at 10, Berkley treet, St. John's Lane, Clerkenwell, E.C.l, by the first post on Monday, March 27. Arrangements are being made for tea the Manchester Hotel, Aldersgate treet, after 'the meeting
A NUAL I SPECT10
The Annual Inspection will take place on the Guards' Parade Ground, in Hyde Park, on Saturday, June 10, 3·30 p.m., and the Commissioner hopes that OfficersIn-Charge of Ambulance and Nursing Divisions will see that their members are notified, so that they may the t? enable them to be present. The ComIS anXIOUS that every available member of the Dlstnct should be on parade and Officers in charge of
Divisions must see that the minimum number of members are detailed for Brigade duties on this date.
Leave of absence,is wanted by the Commissioner only, to whom such apphcatlOns should be submitted through the Divisional Officers direct.
Commissioner's decision will be attached by the DlvlslOnal Officers to the Inspection Parade State submitted by the Assistant Commissioner of the Area to which the Division belongs.
LECTURES FOR ON" HO:\IE URSING."
A course of Lectures and Practical Instruction for women on Home ursing will commence at No. I District Headquarters, S.J .A.B., la, Berkley Street, t. John'S Lane, Clerkenwell, E.C. I, on Thursday, March 30, 1933, at 6·45 p.m., and continue on subsequent Thursdays.
Hon. Lecturer, . Corbet Fletcher, M.A., M.B., M R.C. ., urgeon-in-Chief, St. John Ambulance Bngade. Fee, Including examination for the St. John Ambulance Association Certificate, 3S' 6d. \X omen wishing to join or wanting further information should apply to the Hon. Secretary, Miss A. M. \X'alker, II, Acol Road, Hampstead, .W.6.
Headquarters: la, Berkley treet, FRA CIS A. BROOKS, Lieut.-Colonel, Commissioner. St. John'S Lane, E.C.1.
o. I (PRI1 CE LES'S) DISTRICT. No. 88 (W'EST DIVIS10 .
A very enjoyable evening was spent at the Public Hall, Barking Road, E. I 6, when the Division held a Grand Dance in aid of their funds. occasion was huge success, both socially and finanClally. The catermg arrangements were efficiently undertaken by lady fnends of the Division, and Lucky Spot Prizes were given by local tradesmen. o. 46 (ENFIELD) UR L G DrVl 10
A enjoyable. evening was spent by members of the DrvlsIon, who WIth their friends attended a Supper and Dance on February 22. A tribute was paid bv 1\1r. C. J. Adams ( o. 78 Division) to the work df the Divisional Surgeon-Dr. Brass-which extended over many years. The Lady Divisional Superintendent-Mrs. M., Burkett-wa presented with a bouquet bearing the Bngade Colours, as a mark of appreciation of the 'work she and her husband have performed in connection with thi ocial function for a number of occasions. Mrs. Burkett suitably responded. Certificates of Hygiene \vere presented by Dr. Bras during the course of the e\' ening.
o. 83 ( ORTHERN HEIGHTS) \IBULANCE Drvr ION.
On February 28, the Division paraded some 60 strong and. were Captain " " hite Knox, I.c., Assistant CommlsslOner for Torthern Area who complimented ther:n on their .smart appearance strength on parade, which he descnbed as a tribute to their Officer Commanding. During the cour e of his remarks he eulogised their Divisional urgeon-Dr. his. great to the high standard of efficiency WhICh had been Instituted and maintained. He then proceeded on behalf of the Chapter General and the Commissioner of No. District, to present a Vellum Vote Thar:ks as a of appreciation in recognition of his serVIces. Dr. Pntchard expressed hi thanks for the honour accorded him, and the occasion was received with applause and musical honours.
No. 2 DISTRICT.
The first annual dinner of the \Vatlington Division was held recently. In the absence of Dr. W. E. Audland, M.B.E., the County Commissioner, the chair was taken by Dr. C. A. Wiggins, C.M.G., who last year returned home after several years' splendid work amongst the lepers in Central Mrica. Thirty-eight guests and members of the Brigade sat down to dinner, amongst whom was Mrs. King-Edwards (wife of the Divisional Surgeon), Miss King-Edwards, the Vicar and Miss Snow, Captain and Miss Paynter, Mrs. John Morris, Mrs. C. A. Wiggins, Miss Mary Wiggins, Mr. Wag Prosser, the Misses Hughes, Captain Robbins (Church Army), Mr. and Mrs. Chambers, Mr. H. A. Shelley, Mr. R. H. Pocock (Superintendent, Watlington Division, S.J.A.B.), and Mrs. Pocock.
Owing to the influenza epidemic, many guests were, at the last moment, prevented from attending.
In proposing the S.J.A.B. in general and the Watlington Division in particular, the Chairman spoke highly of the work of the S. J .A.B. throughout t4e world, and said the tributes paid to the Watlington Division in the letters of apology were thoroughly justified.
SOMERSET, AND WESTON IN PARTICULAR, LEADS THE WAY.
The above words were used by Councillor E. W. Perrett, J.P., Chairman of the Urban District Council, Weston-super-Mare, when he took the chair at the distribution of certi1icates and presentation of badges, to those who formed the first St. John Division composed of ompibus men, chiefly drivers and conductors.
W. G. Verdon Smith, Esq., C.B.E., J.P., the chairman and managing director of the Bristol Tramways & Carriage Co., Ltd , and who is also a prominent figure in other omnibus companies, distributed the certificates and badges, shaking hands and giving a word of cheer to each of the members of the new Division.
Mrs. L. Lovill, Lady County Officer, asked the wives and sweethearts of the new Division to encourage their men in the good work and, if possible, to join the local Nursing Division, or, if they preferred, she would arrange a Nursing Division of their own.
We will now glance at what the starting of this Division really means. Weston is a centre for various bus routes. Being a seaside town, its activities can only radiate through half a circle. An inland town could be of even more service, owing to the bus routes radiating throughout a circle, but this new Division radiates as follows: -
Weston-super-Mare and Clevedon.. I 5 miles
Weston-super-Mare and Bristol 2 I
Weston-super-Mare (over the Mendips) to Bath 32
Weston-super-Mare and Wells and Frome 39
Weston-super-Mare and Glastonbury 36
Weston-super-Mare and Bridgwater 18
Weston-super-Mare and Burnham.. 12 Thu s, each of these roads, covering 173 miles, will be patrolled by skilled help at least every half an hour. This is what the St. John gains. The Bus Co. will gain a still greater freedom from accidents, and should there be one, the human damage will be reduced to the minimum, and when the manager becomes Divisional Superintendent, as in this case, a greatly-improved feeling will be engendered between the bus workers and the traffic management, which always leads to better and more harmonious working all round.
SOMERSET.
The Annual County Nursing and Ambulance Competitions took place at Bridgwater on Saturday, March II, 1933. The various Tests were well staged and the local Scouts and Girl Guides proved excellent patients. The results were :Nursing.
2.
The Minehead Teams are to be congratulated on their " double" victory, the Nursing Team winning the " Tidman" trophy and individual prizes provided from County Funds, and the Ambulance Team winning the " Lovill" Trophy and individual prizes very kindly presented by Lady County Officer Mrs. Lovill.
A hearty welcome to the town was extended to the teams and visitors by His Worship the Mayor (C. Bryer, Esq.), and the trophies and prizes were kindly distributed by the Mayoress.
Minehead by their success have qualified for the second year in succession to compete in the District Competition. Somerset's heart y good wishes will go with them. No. 3 DISTRICT.
BIRMINGHAM.
The Handsworth Centre and the Birmingham Nursing Corps have sustained a loss through the death of Lady Divisional Superintendent Miss Fanny E. Ward. Miss Ward was a Serving Sister and held the Service Medal. NO.4 DISTRICT.
LANCASHIRE.
MANCHESTER AND SALFORD CORP S
The sixth Annual Officers' Dinner was held on February 18, 1933, ninety officers and guests attending. Amongst the guests were: The Commissioner (WI G. Smith, O.B.E.), Assistant Commissioners W. Maxwell Reekie, O.B.E., J.P., and C. H. Fowler Jones (Reserve), District Officers J. H. Cleal (District Secretary) and Col. C. H. S. Redmond, T.D., M.B., and the Rev. F. Paton-Williams, R.D.; Rector of St. Anne's Church (the oldest church in Manchester).
The loyal toast was proposed by the Chairman, Major E. S. Burt Hamilton, M.C., Corps Surgeon. The toast of " The Venerable Order of St. John" was delightfully proposed by the Rev. F. Paton-Williams and responded to by Assistant Commissioner W. Maxwell Reekie, O.B.E., J.P. Lady Corps Superintendent Miss Haliday ably proposed "Our Guests." The Commissioner, in replying, referred to the high state of efficiency of the Corps and thanked all concerned for their efforts to maintain that efficiency.
District Officer Redmond and Corps Superintendent Naylor also spoke.
A very enjoyable evening was brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem. BOLTON.
The occasion of the English Cup Tie, Bolton Wanderers v. Manchester Ci ty, on February 18, taxed the energies of the members of the Bolton Corps. Seventy thousand spectators were present and the Brigade treated upwards of 200 cases in a manner that evoked praise from everyone. STANDISH.
The Annual Meeting was held on February 14, and the very excellent report of the Secretary, Mr. D. Makin-
son was discussed and adopted. It was pointed out that in ;932 the li>ivision had negotiated obstacles with satisfactory results. Eagerness, enthUSIasm and renewed interest amongst the members is evident, and speaks well for the future of the Division.
LANCASTER.
Six teams from a wide area competed in the Annual Competition for the" Lamport" Cup, under the auspices of the Lancaster Division and Nursing Division, and the winning team was fielded by the Preston Corps, which carried off the trophy with an aggregate of 227 marks.
District Officer W. H. Gas tall, D.C.M., B.Sc., of Blackp ool, presided, and the company, at the presentation of t he cup and medals in the Parade Room of the Town Hall after tea, included the Mayor of Lancaster (Mr s W. Croft Helme) and Drs. Tomb and Kay (ex aminers).
District Officer W. H. Gastall said it was rather a u nique occasion for a District Officer from one ar ea to pres ide at a function in another.
To show' 'that the Lancaster Division was a very live o ne, he stated that last year there were 49 members and 89 cases were reported. In the Lancashire District there were 9,200 adult members, and during last year there were 33,000 cases. That showed that it was alive and d oing a considerable amount of work, although in many cases they were apt to hide their light under a bushel. H e added that he had been told by Dr. J. A. Tomb that Lancaster were anxious to obtain new Headquarters, and he wished them success in their efforts.
By the death of Divisional Surgeon WI Latham, which took place on February 26, the Earlestown Ambulance Division has lost a stalwart. For man y years Dr. Latham took a keen interest in the work of the Brigade and wa s ever read y to help the Divi sion in ev ery possible way
PRESTON.
Preston may pride itself on the efficiency and enthu siasm of the women ambulance worker s connected with the Nursing Divisi ons of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, and especially of the Lady Cad et Corps.
Preston i s the Headquarter s of To 4 (Lancashire) District of the Brig ad e, and the Preston Corp s has, f or man y yea rs, and especially since the war, b ee n stron g in its u rs ing Divisions
At the recent Annual District Competitions at Darwen, the Preston High School Division won the Howard Rose Bowl, and also gained third position for the Trimble Shield, Preston Co -operativ e Society Division coming second.
In the Individual Competition for Officers, th e Preston Lady Cadet Superintendent, Miss M. Pearson, won th e second position.
The Girl Cadets of the Preston Nursing Divisions have gained by their keenness an extraordinary high percentage of passes for efficiency, and no failures. PADIHAM.
Dr. John Alexander Mackenzie, J.P., of Padiham, had to-day conferred upon him the honour of Serving Officer of the Order of St. John. The ceremony took place at St. John's Gate.
By CO /l yles)' Aldershot N ews"
ALDERSHOT'S NEW HEADQUARTERS.
Dr. Mackenzie has practised in Padiham for 28 years and has been associated with the Padiham and District Corps during that time. During the war he served with the Royal Army Medical Corps, attaining the rank of !ajor. He was a consulting surgeon at \X!halley.
CHE HIRE.
BIRKENHEAD.
It was revealed at the first annual conference of the Birkenhead Corps that three first-aid posts were established during the disturbances in the town in September last and the Public Assistance Offices and members of the' Corps were on dut y 21 3i hours.
Corps Superintendent James Cotter, who presided, said that that conference had been called with the object of getting them to know one another bet.ter, t<;> .k!lOW ideas, and in order that some constructlve cntlclsm rrught be put forward. During the year they fully maintained all the work they set out to d o both in the road services and in the attendances at cinemas and football matches, and it was to the credit of the Corps that the work had been so well carried out. Particularly he would like to mention the heav y work there was during one period in Thurstaston. One of the principal things of which they were in need was a central headquarters.
Mr. \ X!. L. Pollock, Corps Secretary, in his report on the year, said he was pleased with the results of the flag day, but there would be no flag day in 1933 The number of members of the Corps stood at 196, agaInst a membership of 203 in 1931.
The number of attendances at the different first-aid posts in the district were: Arrowe, 281; Irby, 22 5 ; Thurstaston, 190; making a total of 696 attendances for the season.
Quoting a report of the ci vil disturbances which took place last September, Mr. Pollock said: "On the morning of Sunday, Sep tember 8, a call was ma?e on the quef Constable (Captain A. C. Dawson) offenng the serV1ces of the brigade, and the Chief Constable asked that some of our men should take up dut y at the Price Street Bridewell (which was in the centre of the disturbances), and men and an officer were detailed immediately. The y took up duty that night, sta ying on duty from about 9 p.m. to 3 o'clock the following morning. A request was also made on Monday, September 19, for further posts at the Park Entrance, and at the Public Ass.istance Committee Offices, and these were put lDtO operat10n for o ne da y only by members of the and the Birkenhead orth End Ambulance Dlvl slOns. The total number of duties done was 35, the total number of hours 2 I3i and the total injuries treated 10."
Among those present were District Officer Dr. R. Wyse, M.B.E., Lady Corp s Superintendent Mrs. Williams, Lad y Corp s Secretary Mrs. Blair, Corp s Inspector of Stores J. Belton, Div isional Superintendent J. J. Scarth, Ambulance Officer J. Edwards, Lady Cadet Superintendents Mrs. Chesterman and Miss E. Brown, and Cadet Officer J Allen.
CUMBERLAND.
EGREMONT.
The Annual Inspection of Ambulance and Nursing Divisions was carried out on March 4 by the County Commissioner, Lieut.-Colonel W. B. Cockill, T. D. , M D. 94
After the general inspection in line, the Ambulance Division gave a short display in foot drill and the Nursing Division in that of hand seats. The further inspection of practical work took the form of a demonstration to which the public had been invited and were present to the number of about 200. The Public Hall had been kindly placed at the disposal of the Divisions without any charge.
The following casualties occurred during the course of the afternoon: Two bicycles with pillion riders came into collision and all four riders were injured, sustaining, respectively, a fractured base of skull, a dislocated elbow, fracture of right ribs with injury to the liver, and a fractured fibula; after completion of first aid, the necessary transport was carried out by stretcher or hand seat, and the patients were handed over to the hospital, where the ursing Division put them to bed and provided after care.
A series of minor cases, as fractured collar bone, cut head, hand, fingers or thumb, abrasions on chin, knee or leg, were dealt with, using the triangular bandage, and when taken to the dressing station these were removed and replaced by the roller bandage.
A very realistic hanging scene, in which a tailor's dummy took a share, was staged, and the method of performing artificial respiration was well demon strated.
The ursing Division had a real fire to extinguish and the dummy taken to bed, where a small boy had been previously secreted, who acted his part most pathetically with hi s cries of "Oh, my face," till a suitable mask had been prepared and applied, and the making of a tent bed and the feeding of a helpless patient terminated this portion of the proceedings.
The County Commissioner complimented th e Divi sions on the effective work which had been exhibited and stressed the needs of the present da y for efficient first aid which was forthcoming from Bri ga de Units who, in all cases, offered their services gratuitously; he thanked the Chairman and Council of the erban D.istrict for their courtes y in giving them the use of their Hall and then proceeded to hand to Superintendent Hard y the Service Medal of the Order for his efficient service, and, in addition, a clock which the two Divi sio ns had provided as a mark of esteem for all the hard work he had put in f o r them during this time.
A social evening was indulged in later, at which were a number of representatives from the neighbouring Divisions of Whitehaven and Cleator Moor.
Sunday morning witnessed a Church Parade of local members, augmented by others who were in the surrounding districts, to the number of 90, and the Recto r of Egremont preache d a sermon which will be remembered in that he gave so much information as to the origin and progressive work undertaken by the Brigade.
AMBLESIDE.
The Annual Whist Drive and Dance was held on February 24, when 52 tables were occupied. The whist commenced at 7-4 5 p.m. and the dance at 10 p.m. t.ill 3 a.m., when about 450 attended from all over the Lake District Mrs. S. Hunter-Ellis presented the prizes during the dance.
The stage and ballroom decorations were executed by the Nursing D ivision
The arrangements were in the hands of a very willing band of workers, all ladies and gentlemen of the district, who are not members of the Order.
The funds of the Committee will benefit conside ra bl y by th is effort.
No. 5 DISTRICT.
AR:\ILEY.
At the annual meeting of the Armley Division the thairman was Mr. WI. A. Armitage, vice-president of the Division.
A comprehensive and detailed account of the Divi sion's activities throughout the past year was given by the Secretary, Ambulance Officer P. J. Moreton.
An average attendance of 30 had been recorded at the 47 drills held during the year, and a total of 573 cases had been treated by various members of the Divi ion, 23 of these case s being removed.
The report stated that 5° per cent. of the Division turned out at the annual Corps inspection at \X 'es t Leeds High School in June.
During the past year the Division had carried out duties at entertainments, Church and other gatherings and sports meetings, and numerous calls had been made o n members f or the su dden removal of patients.
On o\'ember 24, 1932, Ambulance Offic er \". E. Pemment received the gold medal award granted by the L.r .E.R. for 15 years' ambulance service.
The Grand Pri ory of the British Realm of the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem issued the Insignia of the Serving Brothe r to Centre Secretary an d Divisional Supt. E. D. Glover.
lr. Armitage, th e chairman, said that he considered himself an "insider" of the Divi sion, because he was Vice- President He displayed great enthusiasm.
A \'o te of thanks to the chairman was moved by Officer P emment, seconded by mbulance Officer Moreton, and upported by tafF- ergeant \\ ' ilkinso n. The same proposer and secon d er also expressed tha nks to Divisional Supt. E. D. Glover.
LEE DS CORPS.
The annual social of the Leeds Corps was held on Fe bruary 22, when about 300 members and their friends upt. R. H. Baker, in introducing th e Chauman, sa1d that he knew that Councillor \, ilkinson did not need any introduction to a large majority of those pr.esent. Councillor \X ilkinson, in a hort address, sa1d that he had attended against his doctor's orders, because he had not recovered from an operation recently perfo rmed and regretted that he must leave early, but he felt that he must come to show his appreciation of the work: done by the Brigade in Leeds. Corps Officer Abbott proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Councillor \'{filkinson and Mrs. Wl ilkinson for attending, and also for the practical way in which they had helped, and expressed the wish of all present that he would soon be restored to the best of health again.
District Officer Captain T. Allen and Lad y District Officer Mrs. Geldard, of the Midland Area, West Riding, York, were present and during the evening presented bars to the Bngade Service Medal to Supt. Barron, Supt. Ross, and the Brigade Service Medal to Lady Ambulance Officer Mrs. Foster and Sergeant Thrippleton. Ambulance Officer orth-Gower was unable to be present to receive his medal and bar.
Corps Supt. Baker took the opportunity on behalf of 95
all the members of the Corps to wish Divisional Supt. C. T. Speight and Mrs. Speight, who had recently been married, long life, health, happiness and prosperity, and handed to them an inscribed fruit stand from the Office r of the Corps. During the interval refreshments, which had been arranged by the Lady Divisi onal Officers, were served by the officers to all present.
H UDDERSFIELD.
The area competitions for the Lady Hoyle and Howarth Bowl s were held at the Drill Hall, Huddersfield. Twentynine nur ses and five teams of men turned up to compete from Dearne Valley, Ossett, D ewsbury, Batley, Mirfield, Heckmondwike, R avensthorpe and Birstall.
D r. \V \X' est-\'Vatson, of fanningham, assisted by 1\liss D. Cheetham (Huddersfield), Divisional Supt. S. \X alker ( Te therton) and D ivisional Supt. A. Saunder (Brighouse), judged the competitors for the Lady Hoyle R ose Bowl.
The winner was Miss M. Crawsha',X' (Mirfield) with 109 marks, (2) Miss L. Bradshaw (Horbur),) with 83 marks, (3) !iss E. A. Beardsell (Meltham) with 76 marks.
Dr. J. heard, of Huddersfield, assisted by Captain T. j\llen (Shipley), Corps Officer C. H. Forster (Sheffield), Corps Officer J. E. Crosland (Huddersfield) and Divisional Supt. A. \\ 'hittaker (Sowerby Bridge), judged the teams for the Howarth Bowl.
The winning team was laithwaite l' o. 2 team, with 229 marks, (2) Hudder field Central with 212 marks and (3) Batley with 208 marks.
The Mayoress presented the prizes to the winners.
Mr. H. L. Thornton (Assistant Commissioner) proposed a vote of than ks to His W orship the ..\fayor and
o. 6 DISTRICT.
EAT CO UKT Y OF YORKHTRE.
The officers and members of the Brigade in the County area have read \-"ith keen satisfaction the memorandum issued by the new Count" Commissioner, Mr. \\'. T. Atkinson:, Officer of the Order of St. John, on his appointment to the control of the Brigade in the East Riding.
Ir. Atkinson recently acquired his fourth bar to hi . en'ice Medal, and he can with honest pride look upon his new dignity as the reward of con istently long and enthu iastic en'ice honourably performed. 1Ir. Atkinson may rely upon the loyal and unqualified support of every member of the Brigade in the area in Ius earnest endeavour to continue that noble record of service, and may he long be spared to continue it.
EA ·T RIDI G Coe TY.
HULL CORPS, CE:--':TRAL URSI G D 1YISIO '.
This Division is one of the oldest in the Brigade, having been registered in 1886, and old members may be interested to know that the officer of the Division recently decided to establ ish on record permanentl), the memory of the late Dr. fary furdoch, who died in 1916, by the provision of a {emorial Cup to be competed for annually amongst the individual members of the Division.
Dr. furdoch was one of the pioneer lady surgeons of Hull and was for fifteen years Divi sional urgeon of the Central ur ing Division.
The first competition for this trophy was held on larch 6 last, at the County Headquarters, and on thi occasion a unique feature of the eyent was the fact that only members of the Division who were enrolled prior
to 1916 were allowed to compete. Thus, each competitor possessed the Service Medal of the Order. As the first finding was a tie between two members, a second test was held, which produced the same result, and it was decided that Miss Payne and Mrs. McDonald should each hold the cup for six months.
Dr. Stacey Cleminson, JP., who gave the tests and judged the work, complimented the Division on their high state of efficiency. Councillor Miss Helen Theilmann, JP., a personal friend of Dr. Murdoch's, very kindly presented the cup and expressed her appreciation of the commemorative effort.
HULL CORPS.
THE CUP CmfPETITION.
This competition, open to teams from the Nursing Divisions of the Hull Corps, for the cup presented by Corps Officer and Mrs. G. Hampson, was held at the Ambulance Headquarters, Hull, on Saturday, March 4.
Four teams entered representing Central Nursing Division, Reckitts' Nursing Division, Kingston ursing Division and Peel House ursing Division.
Dr. J. E. Crooks and Dr. S. Jennings very kindly acted as judges, and Lady Corps Officers Mrs. Wheatley and Mrs. Howell judged the uniforms. Corps Supt. H. Bartrop was the timekeeper.
Lady Corps Supt. Mrs. C. Harrison undertook the duties of Secretary, and was assisted by Lady Corps Officer Miss L. Barron and Lady Supt. Mrs. Edwards.
After a very interesting competition, the Cup was won by Peel House Nursing Division, Captain Miss B. Hall, with 204 marks, Kingston Nursing Division, Captain Lady Supt. Miss Auriel Smith, with 197 marks, being second.
The Individual Prize for the member of any team gaining the highest marks, also given by Corps Officer and Mrs. G. Hampson, was won by Miss A. Smith, with full marks.
At the close of the competition the Cup, and also the prizes, which were given by Lady Atkinson, A.R.R.C., Lady County Officer, were presented by Miss M. Abbott, Commandant V.A.D. No. 42, East Yorks.
Mrs. Cecil Harrison thanked Mr. and Mrs. Hampson for their generosity in giving the Cup. A vote of thanks to Miss Abbott and also to the doctors for acting as judges, was proposed by County Officer Captain S. W. Nicholas, O.B.E.
There was a large attendance of spectators, who were keenly- interested in the competition.
No. 8 (DUKE OF CO NAUGHT'S) DISTRICT. RAMSGATE.
A year of activity and un stinted service was recorded at the annual meeting of the above Division. The statement of accounts showed that there was a satisfactory balance in hand.
Three hundred and twenty-four cases were treated, 908 patients removed, an ,increase of 200 over 193 1
In his report, Transport Officer J Blinko stated that records had been created in the number of cases, mileage, and the time and money spent. Seven hundred and seventy-three cases had been taken on the cars and 60 road accidents dealt with. Three hundred and forty-six miles had been travelled by the cars in one day in August, while the average daily mileage for September was II 1.
The total mileage of 13,664 was a record for the Division. He wished to thank all those who had in any way helped
them to obtain their new Ford· car. Thanks were also extended to the Nursing Division for their ready response to calls, often at short notice. In particular, he wished to thank Colonel Ogier, the auditors, and the employers of the nurses and men who allowed the members to respond to calls.
Supt. \X1illey thanked the Mayor for her kindly interest. He also congratulated the members upon their attendance at drills and public functions. He wished especially to thank the Brotherhood of Cheerful Sparrows for their generous donation of £20, and the Chief Constable for his ever-ready assistance to the Division.
Transport Officer J. Blinko was made. t?e recipient of a dressing-case as a token of appreCIatIOn for the great amount of work done by him for the Division.
irs. \X1ille y was also thanked for the gift of an efficiency cup to the Division .
Tu BRIDGE WELLS.
Tributes to the Division were paid at the annual dinner.
Lieut.-Colonel C. B. Palmer, C.B.E., Knight of Justice of the Order and President of the Division, presided, and was supported by the Mayor, Major W. H. F. oble, Dr. A. M. Pollock, the Chief Constable and other important townsmen.
The toast of" The Order" was ably proposed by upt. Whibley. In response, Colonel Palmer to criticisms of the Brigade, and declared that 1t was the duty of the men to render first aid in cases of sudden illness or accident, and not to take upon themselves the duties of a doctor, as some of the critics suggest should be the case. The work of a first-aider ceases where the doctor's work begins. He also referred to the teaching of first aid to the unemployed as part of the work of social service.
Dr. A. M. Pollock commented that the personnel was steadily increasing and another sign of progress was the increasing efficiency and keenness of all ranks.
The District Secretary, in proposing the toast of "The Division," stated that he had no hesitation in saying that the Division looked one of the "crack" units of the DIstrIct. He paId tnbute to the work of Sergeant Barefield as Divisional Secretary, and declared that the statistics and forms which headquarters required from time to time were models of their kind.
Sergeant S. Billeness and Sergeant Barefield responded, the former referring to the keenness of the members for their work, and also regarding the Competition work of the Division, while the latter referred to the excellent services rendered to the Division by Transport Officer Muffett, who had been connected with the Division since its commencement in 1880.
The toast of "The Supporters" was given by Major W. H. F. Noble, and the Mayor and Dr. Vint responded. The Mayor, as Chairman of the General Hospit.al, stated the Governors were deeply grateful to the BrIgade for the magnificent work of the Division.
REI GATE.
The Reigate Division held a delightful little social in March which was attended by Corps Supt. Colonel James, Corps 'Officer Stewart, and Rogers, the District Secretary, and Dr. Nacy Lewis.
The expenses of the Social were met by the Social Committee of the Division.
The Optimists Concert Party gave an excellent programme of variety, which was greatly enjoyed by those present.
In a few remarks, Colonel James thanked the wives and sweethearts for all they did for the Brigade by letting their menfolk leave them at all times to go out to carry on the good work of the Brigade. It would be impossible to the val':lable help of our wives and sweethearts In this connection.
Supt. Norman said a few words and appealed for recruits.
TUNBRIDGE \'(/ELLS.
Members of this Division are used to ever-increasing calls upon their time, and last year proved no exception.
Mr. A. R. Kelsey, a vice-president, was in the chair.
11r. Kelsey said the St. John Ambulance Brigade was a thing which anybody was proud to belong to. Ambulance Officer Owen orman, Divisional
Treasurer, reported that the balance brought forward at the beginning of the year was £43 3s. 4d., and subscriptions and donations amounted to £ 183 15 s. Receipts from the flag day in Tunbridge \X/ells were £118 16s. 5d., and from the Pembury flag day £12.. The road collection realised £66 I IS. 6d. For services rendered, the Division received £575 16s. 3d., and the total receipts were £1,081 8s. I rd. On the expenditure side of the balance sheet, uniforms accounted for £ I 02 2S. 6d.; petrol, oil and tyres, £94 8s. 3d.; repairs to ambulances, £27 2S. ; and addition to headquarters and repairs, £22 55. 9d. The balance sheet carried forward was 1>9 I IS. 3d.
The Secretary, Sergeant H. C. Barefield, pointed out that the repair bill was very small and showed the great care of the Transport Officer (Mr. WI. F. Muffett) and Corporal (Mr. H. Latter) in respect of the ambulances. \Xlhen one considered that over 12,000 miles had been covered by the ambulances during the year, the repair bill of £27 reflected great credit on the work of the two men.
Mr. Whibley said the addition to the headquarters
had been money weJl spent, and the additional room would be a great help to the Brigade.
Sergeant H. C. Barefield presented the Committ:e's report, which said that the year had proved to what they had become accustomed to expenence durIng latter years-increasing calls upon the members and also upon the ambulances. In that connection they could not too highly praise the Divisional Surgeon, Dr. A. M. Pollock, who was at all times ready to give the Division all the help he could in instruction and competition work.
An increase of personnel made it necessary to add to the accommodation, and the headquarters now had two rooms over the garage that could be used for practices, committee or lectures.
The present strength of the Division stood at 61. . The value to the community of the existence of trained men with an efficient knowledge of what to do in emergencies was shown by the fact that no less than 348
occa ions upon which first aid had been rendered the members had been reported during year.. members had performed 521 road serVIce duties, and theIr presence on the road became when 78 accidents had been attended In that direcnon The ambulances had carried 1,108 invalids, and the mIleage involved was 12,089, whilst, in addition, a further 946 miles were rendered necessary in the treatment of road accidents. The Committee wished to express Its gratitude to the work of the ursing Division and for its co-operation in the various duties that had to be performed. The ursing Division was not very strong, but there were some willing nursing members, who were only too pleased to help the Brigade when called upon.
The Committee ex.pressed thanks to the Hon. Solicitor, Mr. F. S. Harries; the Hon. Auditor, Mr. J. H. Blackman; and the President and Vice-Presidents for their assistance so readily given. It would be unfair to omit the kindness of the President, Lieut.-Colonel C. B. Palmer, who placed a field at the disposal of the for week-end camps, a kindness that was much appreCIated.
SHEFFIELD NURSI G DIVISIO
To the Social Committee the Division owed a debt of gratitude for much good work. done.
Mr. Whibley thanked the Social Committee for their excellent work, but said their efforts should be supported by the members as a whole.
Mr. Barefield stressed the importance of competitions for promoting efficiency. .
The Chairman congratulated the Di v ision on a year of work well done, and said it was extremely fortunate in its officers Every member was out to do the best he could for his fellow men without any thought of gain for himself.
He thought the Social Committee was doing remarkable work, and mentioned that he would give a challenge cup for any competition the Committee cho se
Dr. A. M. Pollock, Divisional Surgeon, who received a great ovation, said the thing that struck him most was the extraordinary amount of appreciation of the work of the members that he had heard from members of the public. The fact that the members of the Division dealt with patients in a gentle manner was due entirely to the way they were put through their drills by the officers and .C.O.'s. It was only by practical instruction that th.e members learnt the knack that was appreciated by patIents. The general standard of the Division was very high, but it did not mean that they were to rest on oars. He wanted them to bring the standard every year, and he also hoped that the Social Comtnlttee would continue to foster the esprit de corps that was so valuable.
MAIDsTo E.
"In the cause of suffering humanity."
!hose few wo!ds expressed the whole Sp1r1t of the a. herotc and far-flung brotherhood which carnes on Its wonderful work day and night through the years.
Maidstone !s one of the fortunate towns in the country regards Its Corps. Last summer it suffered an Irreparable loss by the death of " Joe" Dunk, as he was known and loved, but his banner has been nobl y borne by John Day, who is now Corps Superintendent :was made to the fine support which the gIven to. the Dunk Memorial Fund, the object of WhiCh IS to provlde the Corps with a new Centre for Headquarters.
Reviewing the year's work, Lord Cornwallis said that 18 I. cases had. been attended, and 406 road and factory accldents (an mcrease of 50 on last year). Invalid removal s had amounted to 5,52 8 and the total attendances were 6, I 15· The total mileage of the ambulances was 4 2,573.
The cost worked out at about 3S. lOd. per case, and between 6d. and 7d. per mile. This was very satisfactory, and showed economy combined with high efficiency.
The Nursing Division has treated 107 cases, and done useful work at public functions, cinemas, etc.
In presenting his report, Corps Supt. Day said that he did so with no small amount of pride. Referring to the work of the Lenham Division, Mr. Day said that it had grown from a small child to a grown-up very quickly. It was a valuable addition to the Corps in the
interest it created on that side of Maidstone financially, and had done great work in relieving their own ambulances.
Lord Cornwallis, in commenting upon the report, said he was sure they all wished to congratulate Mr. Day upon the honour conferred on him by H.M. The King.
The Treasurer's report showed a balance carried forward of £322 15s., as against £278 IS. 7d. in 1931.
WORTHING.
Three thousand, eight hundred and ninety hours of duty were put in by the four Officers, four .C.O.'s and 30 privates of the Division in 1932. At the First Aid Post on the beach, 1,206 hours of duty were done, and public duties were attended to the extent of 1,009 hours. The motor ambulance travelled 12,618 miles. Here is a typical instance of the fine work done by the Division. Eyery night during 1932, with the exception of a few odd evenings when it was not necessary, members of the Division attended at a certain hour in the borough and carried an old invalid lady upstairs.
Two entirely new branches of the work have now been launched.' One, a Cadet Division now numbering abou t 40 boys; the other is the fedical Comforts Depot.
S.R.
The annual returns show a decrease of four members, which is accounted for by the transfers to other Divisions and by writing off of inefficient members, bringing the present membership figure to 23. Twenty-one members passed the annual re-examination. Public duty was performed on numerous occasions, to mention a few, the Hockey Festival, Air Rallies, Golf Tournament, Old People's Outings, and Boxing Displays. On most evenings during the months of July and August the sea front was patrolled b y two men.
The Divisional team was successful in retaining the Sir Charles \X1arren Shield for Thanet teams. The Individual competition for the Spooner Cup was won by Private Gammon, of \X'es tgate, the runner-up being Private Pointer, of this Division.
At a social held, presentations were made to Private Harlow, who has been transferred to Rochester, and to Sergeant Futter, on his relinquishment of the position of Class Secretary. Sergeant Futter has been admitted to the Order of St. John in the grade of erving Brother.
The relationship between Town and Railway Divisions continue to be most friendly in all respects. The Division hope to soon take pos session of new Headquarters.
HERNE BAY.
There was a large attendance of members at the annual meeting of Herne Bay Divisions. Dr. F. C. Cozens presided.
The members have been able to meet all calls for services, and the Ambulance Division treated 129 cases and the ursing Division 46 during 1932. Services rendered at the Herne Bay Cottage Hospital were: Ambulance Division, 196 hours; Nursing Division, 575 hours. The grateful thanks of Divisions are due to the Matron for giving facilities for this hospital work. The motor ambulance attended 40 calls for road accidents, and removed 22 cases; total mileage 4,5 57.
The road patrol work at Upstreet throughout the summer season and 71 mototlsts receIved first aid treatment by the members on duty.
The medical comforts dep ot is carrying out fine servi ce; 47 certificates for various articles were issued by doctors during 1932.
The valued friends of the Division-the Brotherhood of Cheerful Sparrows-kindly defraye d the cost of installing an up-to-date hot water service throughout the station.
The work carried out by the Social Committee has again been of a great assistance to the Divisions. This Committee were again able to present 2.6 miniature cups the winners of the Inter-Divisional Ambulance CompetitIons during the year, and they also presented to the Division s a cup to be competed for annually between teams of boy and girl cadets.
The financial statement showed that the collection last year amounted to £ 18 2. 4S. The previous year the ;mount was £ 185 6s.
BRTGHTO UR ING DIV ISION.
For some years past members of the above Division ha\-e been undertaking duty at the ew Sussex Hospital for \'X:' omen and Children. Beyond the usual nursing services in response to urgent appeals, Ambulance Sisters tapley and Gorringe have bravely given blood transfusions, in the latter case on two occasions within a short period.
'everal of the members are now on the regular list of blood donors for the ew Sussex Hospital.
SOCTHWICK AND
This Division keenly co-operates w.ith the Life Boat Institution. During 1932 four calls were ans\.vered.
On April 30- uperintendent Young, ergeant Birch, ergeant Shelton and Privates Upperton and \X'atts were out from 7.15 p.m. to 11.25 p.m.
On August 3-Pri,rate \'X: atts was out from s. 15 a.m. to 6.10 a.m.
On August 15-Private \V/. \'{'ood, A. J. \, 'hite and F. [oody, from 9 p.m. to past midnight.
On oyember 30- ergeant helton and Prhrate Vpperton, 7.25 a.m. to 12.18 a.m.
ISLE OF HEPPEY.
A pleasing ceremony took place recently, when the Chairman of the Council presented swimming and lifesaving certificates to members of the Cadet Division. In making the presenta tion s, the Chairman said it wa one of those pleasing duties which a Chairman was called upon to carry out during his term of office. The young lads had taken up ambulance work in their spare time in the interests of the community, and now they had further extended their energies in securing life-saving certificates. Supt. H. Rayner Can, of,the Adult Division, who accompanied the Cadets, made a few interesting remarks prior to the ceremony, in the course of which he said that four of the Cadets had taken up swimming and that they had all qualified. They were Corporal Deverson and Cadets Salter, Jordan and \X1hiddett. They would be pleased to know that the boys were the first in the District 99
(Kent, Surrey and Sussex) to secure the Proficiency Certificate for Swimming and Life-Saving.
The Chairman then presented the certificates, after which Councillor Smart said, as a holder of life-saving certificates, he would like to commend the Cadets on their success, for they all knew how necessary it was, living at the seaside, to have people who knew how to save and restore a person.
That the services of men skilled in ambulance work were required in 1932 in no less measure than during the preceding years was obvious from the annual report of the Division. Eight hundred and four cases were treated during the year, and the motor ambulances removed 1,148 patients, the mileage incurred being 2. 1,534.
On many occasions members of the Division attended at the homes of invalids and moved them upstair and downstairs, as may have been required. A considerable number of patients took advantage of the dressing station at Headquarters, in connection with which thanks are due to Mrs. E. J. Pr ew for her zeal and efficiency. District Officer E. J. Prew, who is Acting Superintendent of the Division, is to be congratulated on the excellent work performed, and the present high state of efficiency of the Divi sion
o. 9 Dr TRICT.
Cou TTY OF DEVO N.
Under the charge of Lady County Officer Mrs. R. Balsdon (Devon's taff Officer for St. John Tursing Service), teams of Ambulance isters from Exeter, Barnstaple, Paignt on and Salcombe competed at Paignton on March 4 in the County ELiminating Competition for the " P errott Challenge hield."
The winners of the Gale hield (Team Test) ·were the Barnstaple 1 ursing Diyision Team, captained by Ladr Supt. frs. Knott. Paignton Team, under Lady Ambulance Officer Mis Garland, won the Beckly Cup (second) and Barnstaple \von the hillitoe Cup for proficiency in bed-making.
The trophies and prizes were pre ented by Mrs. Ellis, the wife of the urgeon-in-Chief of the t. John mbulance Brigade (Colonel C. 1. Ellis), and she was accompanied by the urgeon-in-Chief. Amongst others present were Lady Josephine Humphrey (President, Plymouth Central ursing Division), Mrs. \,\ arneford (Vice-President of the Paignton Section of the Association), 11rs. Demetriadi (President of the Paignton Nur ing Division) and Mrs. Harold Vellacott (Vice-President of Plymouth rea).
The judges were County urgeon Dr. B. Venn Dunn, the is tel' Tutor of the Torbay Hospital, the fatron the Dartm ou th and Kingswear Hospital, Dr. G. Verruquet, Divi sional urgeon Kingsbridge and Lady County Officer Irs. Balsdon.
Excellent local secretarial arrangements were undertaken by Lady Divisional Superintendent fiss W'hitehead, of the Paignton ur ing Division, who was assisted by uperintendents and other officers from various parts of Devonshire
A bouquet of yellow tulips and daffodil was pre ented to Irs. Ellis, who made a most in piring speech on the work of the ursing ervice of the Order, of which Mrs. Ellis is a member.
Interesting Case Reports.
By N . CoRBET FLETCHER, M.A., M. B., R Chir. (Can tab), M. R C.S., etc., Assistant-Surgeon -in-Chief, The
St. John Amb u lance B rigade
CASE REpORT No. 63.-The County Commissioner of Birmingham, S.J.A.B., reports the efficient performance of first aid by a girl under the following circumstances :-
On Saturday, February 4, 1933, Muriel Hare, who (aged 14 years) has just passed her Junior First Aid Examination preparatory to joining a Cadet Division, was on her way home when she saw a youth in the road with his clothing on fire. He had been burning some paper near workmen who were engaged in road construction and had used paraffin to destroy the paper.
Muriel Hare, seeing the flames, took off her coat, hurried to the boy, wrapped the coat round him, threw him to the ground and put out the flames. She then obtained warm water, bi-carbonate of soda and clean rags from a house near by. She applied these as dressings to the burns, which involved face, neck, chest, hand and shoulder. With commendable forethought, she borrowed coats from the workmen and placed these underneath, as well as over the boy, thus doing much to lessen Shock.
The boy was taken to Selly Oak Hospital and two days later was stated to be doing well. The accident was reported in the local Press of February 6; but no mention was made of Muriel Hare's first aid. The parents, however, not knowing the name of the first aider, wrote to the girl, c /o the Foreman on the road job, to thank Muriel for her help.
COMMENT.-At the National Police Final Competition, on February 21, Sir Hugh Turnbuli, the Commissioner of the City of London Police, urged that first aid should be taught at all public and secondary schools. It is, therifore, appropriate that this month the best Case Report received should record the ejJicient performance of first aid ry a girl who is about to join a Cadet Division of the Brigade
Her action in placing the if!Jured boy upon coats is particular!J commendable, and reminds us that her seniors ali too often overlook the importance of this step in the treatment of Shock. We therefore tender to Muriel Hare cordial congratulations on good work, well done, and on having shown courage and ejJicienry in a high degree.
Questions and Answers.
ST. JOHN PRONE PRESSURE METHOD.
J T. (Finchley). - Further to the comment by the Surgeon-in-Chief in the January issue of THE GAZETTE that" in my experience the percentage of would-be first aiders and Brigade members who do artificial respiration really well is small," and to your reference in the Query Column of the same issue to " The St. ] ohn P rone Pressure Method," would you mind as 10 0
fully as you conveniently can, dealing with the following points? : ( I ) D oes this modification so lely consis t in the pressure now b eing a lit tle higher up the body of patient so that the pressure is on lower portion of ribs instead of loins or waist? (2) Why pressure straight down instead of slightly upwards? (3) Should we entirely drop reference to Schafer's. method at practices? (4) What is the full purpose of hands above the head? (5) What the emphasis. on arms quite "straight and rigid? JJ (6) What is the indication or guide of firm, but not violent pressure? How much weight should there be behind the pressure? (7) "Do not remove the hands "-any portion of the hands I notice that many have a tendency to raise the ball of the thumb. (8) What is the first indication that natural breathing is commencing? (9) For how long should we "reo-ulate the artificial respiration to correspond» b and watch patient carefully to see that breathIng does not fail ?
I apologise for hurling such a string of queries at you; but I want to be quite clear about the various points. Meanwhile, please accept my thanks.
TrulY your query is a multum in parvo and can be best answered f?y combining your various points.
(I) and (3).-The St John Prone PressHre Method differJfrom the Schafer Method solery in the positiOlZ of the hands. The practical guide to the right positiol1 is for the operator to locate the l02ver angle of each scapula and then to place his hands so that the tips of his fingers jllst touch these angles. Too often 1ve find candidates (alld competitors) placing their hands so that they cover the scapulce. With this method pressure is exerted on the lower ribs and not on the loins as 1vith Schafer.
Personal!J, I am not converted to the St. John as agaiJlst the Schafer Method,. and I accept both lIlethods in examination (but not in competition), provided that the movements are performed ejJicient!J aud persistently.
Sol see no reason why you should omit all reference to the latter at your Divisional Practices. If, however, Y0 1l do refer to both methods, you must point out the difference ill position of the hands and action.
(2) (5) (6) and (7) If the upper limbs are kept" straight and rigid," the weight of the operator is transmitted ,vithout atry loss when prrlSsure is made on the lower ribs of patient. If, as often happens, his arms are bent at the elbow, the operator mqy assume a position convenient for kissing the patient's neck and the movements are consequent!J JJl!!ch less effective. You can prove this if, at your next Practice, you get someone to operate on you, first with upper limbs bent and then with upper limbs straight and rigid. The action of the prone pressure methods depends 011 the borfyswing,. and hence the warnings to avoid jerky and violent movements and to keep the hands in contact 1vith patient's boc!J, because, if y ou break contact, you are more likelY to come forward with a jerk and 2vith a greater or less degree of violence
(4).-Full extension of the upper limbs above the head enlarges the chest cavity, as you know .in the treatll!Cl1t of Bleeding from N ose ConsequentlY, 1t serves to. the venre cavre at their entry t o the heart and so faclhtates
the return of the venous blo od to the heart, while it also gives the lungs more space into which they mqy expand. To the same cause is due part of the usefulness of the Silvester Method.
(8).- When you have to deal with an actual case, you 1vilj have no doubt about "the first indication of natural breathing," because you will have the joy of seeing an apparent!J dead person begin to breathe.
(9).-CirCflmstances 1vill decide h02V long you must " regulate the movements of 'artificial respiration." Some patients will begin to breathe feeb!J and quick!J recover consciousness with normal respirations, while others will have more or less frequent relapses. Consequent!J, you must stand ry the patient and re-COJllJJJence artificial respiration whenever breathing fails. Finalfy, a patient who has been restored by artificial respiration must alwqys be removed in a recumbent position from the place of the accident to home or hospital. N. C. F.
Hh:MORRHAGE FROM I TERNAL ORGA
R. R. (Sheringham).- With reference to the treatment of Hremorrhage from an Internal Organ, we would like to know your opinion of the instruction in Rule 5 on Page 122 of the Textbook.
Our Divisional Surgeon says that this treatment is much more likely to do harm than good.
A patient suffering frol1l Concealed (Internal) Bleeding should be kept as quiet as possible. Conseqtlentfy, I also cannot see 1})hat good is done ry the distNrbing effects of sprinkling the face 1vith cold water,. and I 1})ould not dare to appfy smelling salts to the nostrils, becat-{se therery I might re-start the bleeding. C. F.
TREATME T OF FRACTURED A lKLE
W. B. (Chapel-en-le-Frith).-Please (I) tell me what is the correct first aid treatment for Fracture of Ankle and if the boot should be removed, and also (2) accept my thanks for answering my questions.
A Fractured Ankle, comes under the treatment of Fractured Leg and should be treated as laid d02vn in the Textbook (pp. 76 and 77), 1vhere no suggestion is made that the boot should be removed. N. C. F.
TREATME T OF FRACTURED LEG A D THIGH.
W. B. (Chapel-en-le-Frith).-If we had to treat a patient suffering from a Simple Fracture of Thigh and a Compound Fracture of the Leg, both injuries on the same limb, should we, after dressing the wound and splinting the leg, omit the extension part of the treatment for fractured thigh? Please advise.
The Textbook (par. I, p. 57) tells you not to attempt extension in the case of a compound fracture 1})hen the bone protrudes. ConsequentlY, if the bone does not protrude, extension is allowable, provided it is done gent!J and without letting go until the limb is splinted, as you are instructed in Rule 2, p. 73.
Your suggested treatment of the leg and thell of the thigh does not cOJJJmend itself to me. I should rather dress the wound and then act as laid down in the Textbook (pp. 73 and 74) for Fractured Thigh, modifying the instmctions ry using an internal splint for the leg and ry appIJling bandages above or belm}) the fracture of leg. N. C. F.
London , Mi dland & Scotti sh Railway. No. 15 LIVERPOOL D ISTRICT. DISTRIBUTION OF AMBULANCE AWARDS.
The above function took place in the large Hall, Messrs. Lewis's, Ltd., Liverpool, when a gathering of 700 was presided over by Mr. F. R. Hauxwell, Liverpool District Goods Manager, supported by Messrs. J. O. Hignett, W. Baker, R. F. Harvey, R. \Y/. Po yser, W. Miller, T. D. L. White, T. Elsworthy, G. Jackson (Ambulance Centre, Euston), along with other local representatives of the company.
The total number of awards for the year 1932 was 416, including 27 First Year and 27 Second Year 40 medallions and 322 labels for subsequent exam.1lladons, and, including examinations of non-company's servants, a grand total of 460 was reached.
The distribution included 5 Gold ledals for 15 years' service, 5 Gold Bars for 20 years , 15 for 25 years, and 4 for 30 years service in the Mov:ement. A Gold .Medal was presented to Mr. J. W. MIller by pr.. Shortt for the highest marks in the December .
A meritorious certificate, for exceptlOnal promptitude and efficiency in rescuing a· man from an electric rail under adverse conditions and saving life, was presented to Peter S. Menzies, joiner, Liverpool Exchange.
The plaques and certi6.cates presented by Directors of the company were handed to the respectiye members of the North Docks Team, who won the D irectors' Challenge Shield in the years 1925, 19 2 7 and 1930.
The greatest enthusiasm was displayed when the Commemoration Cup, presented by the members of the Ambulance fovement in Liyerpool, was handed to the \Y/aterloo Dock Ladies' I o. I Team, in recognition of their winning the Ladies' Challenge Cup throughout Great Britain in the years 1930, 193 I, 1932·
The Chairman spoke very highly of the efficiency and growth of the Liverpool Ambulance and strongly emphasised the need for the preventIon of accidents.
During the evening a chiming clock was presented to Mr. D. Genovese (Chairman of the Committee) by the Ambulance members at Exchange Station in recognition of 25 years' service on their behalf.
The ecretary expressed his thanks to the officers of the company for their supP?rt; to tJ:e Committee and Class Secretanes for thelI energetic work during the year; and to lessrs. Lewis's, Ltd., for excellent arrangements they had made for the cater1ng and accommodation. The Hall was very tastefully decorated.
The "Argenta" Cup.
The "Argenta" Ambulance Challenge Cup Com.petition will be held at Blackpool on Saturday, June 17, 1933 (last day for entries, June 3, and entry forms will be sent on applIcation to DIV1S1onal Supt. George Wilson, 6, Buchanan Street, Blackpool.
A lantern lecture on " The Order of St. John and Its History" will be given by H W. Fincham, Esq., F.S.A., Knight of Grace and Assistant Librarian of the Ord er, at 8 p.m., on \; ednesday, April 5, 1933, in the Chapter Hall at t. John's Gate, E.C. All members of the Brigad e and friends are invited.
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Camps for Officers and Members of Nursing Divisions and
St. John V.A.D.s.
1. Two camps will be held during August for members of Nursing D ivisions of the St . John Ambulance Brigade.
The Southern Camp will be held at Herne Bay College, Kent, from Friday, August 4, to Friday, August 18, 1933.
The Northern Camp will be held at Eversley School, Southport, from Saturday, August 19, to Saturday, September 2, 1933.
2. If possible, all applications to attend camp should be made by April 24, 1933, on the official form (this form can be obtained by sending a P.c. to the Lady Superintendent-in-Chief's office) through the Officer-in-Charge of the applicant's Division and forwarded by the Officer through her Lady District Superintendent or Lady County Officer to the Lady Superintendent-in-Chief at St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell, London, E.C.I, not later than May I, 1933.
Envelopes should be marked" Camp " Early application is advised as accommodation is very limited. Later applications will be considered, should there be any room left, and a " Waiting List" kept.
3. Only Women Officers and members of the Brigade are eligible to attend .
4 Officers and members wishing to attend the camps must stay at least one week, except in the case of the Southern Camp, when members will be accepted for the Bank Holiday week-end, namely, from Friday, August 4, to the following Tuesday or Wednesday, provided the full week's charge is paid.
5. The days set apart for arrival at the Southern Camp are Friday, August 4, and Friday, August I I, after 2 P.m. For departure Friday, August I I, and Friday, August 18, before noon.
The days set apart for arrival at the Northern Camp are Saturday, August 19, and Saturday, August 26, after 2 p.m. For departure Saturday, August 26, and Saturday, September 2, before noon.
6. In exceptional circumstances and with permission of the Camp Commandant, officers and members will be allowed to arrive and depart at other hours of the day.
7. The dates of arrival and departure must be stated when making application to attend the camps.
8. The cost per head per week, including board and lodging, will be, for officers 37s. 6d. and, for members, 35 s.
At the Southern Camp there is a limited number of cubicles for which the inclusive charge will be £2 a week.
9· A of 5s. must be sent with the applicat1On, which WIll be forfeited if the officer or member does not attend after being accepted. The balance of the. total due .must be sent direct to the Lady Supenntendent-In-Ch1ef at St. John'S Gate, to reach 10 2
her not less than 14 days before the applicant's arrival in camp, unless for some special cause her Divisional Superintendent undertakes to be personally responsible for the payment on the arrival of the member in camp.
10. Should there not be room to accept the member for camp, the 5s. will be returned.
I. Officers and members attending camp may travel at reduced fare by voucher unless excursion fare is cheaper.
12. Officers and members, to facilitate handling, should bring suit-cases and not trunks. All baggage to be clearly labelled with member's name and Division and the address of the camp.
13. Indoor uniform will be worn every evening and for ceremonial parades.
14. For lectures and practical work the plain grey camp overall, with black tie and belt, may be worn. Members desiring to make such an overall can obtain a paper pattern through the Lady Superintendent-inChief's office. Or the overall can be obtained from the usual firms. Members who have not a camp overall and do not wish to get one may wear the grey washing dress without the apron, with a grey petersham waist belt, same shade as the dress, 2] ins. wide, and a soft lay-down collar with black tie fastened with a Brigade brooch (Reg. o. 19). ee Dress Regulations, page I I, last paragraph.
15. The coat and skirt with white shirt blouse and black tie may be worn for travelling to and from the camp and for off-duty hours.
16. Officers and members will require at least 6ne dress, one overall (or two dresses if no overall is taken), 2 caps, 3 collars, 3 pairs cuffs, 2 belts, and 4 aprons, for a week's stay. Three pairs of oversleeves would be useful.
17 . Regulation indoor and outdoor uniform is essential. In addition the storm-cap may be used for travelling and for off-duty hours.
18. Mufti will not be allowed. Black shoes and black stockings only permissible.
19. Black skirt, white shirt, and black tie may be worn for physical drill, games, and sports.
20 Dark knickers must be worn for physical drill, games, and sports.
21. Members may bring, if desired, a mackintosh, bathing-dress, cardigan (cream or dark-coloured), fancy dress, hot-water bottle, thermos flask, tennis shoes, dress, and racquet, golf clubs.
In the Southern Camp members must provide themselves with face and bath towels.
22. Lectures, drills, and practical training will take place each day and on four afternoons a week. Off duty time will be given each day. Reveille 8 a.m. except for those detailed for early duty. Breakfast 8.45 a.m
23 . All Officers and ill be expected to make their own beds and ass1st with the work of the camp as detailed by the Camp 24. Bathing will be arranged for 10 part1es.
25. In the Southern Camp the cooking will be undertaken by the V.A D. cooks in rotation an experienced head cook . Members when to attend camp may ask to be thIS experience and should state what prevlOus expenence they have.
In the Northern Camp the staff of the College. will do the cooking. A course of sick-room cookery will be arranged for those in this camp.
26. All Officers and members must be in camp by 7 p.m. unless special permjssion has been granted by the Camp Commandant to be later. Lights out at 10 .30 p.m.
27. No liability can be accepted by the or any Officers for injury or loss of any sort sustaIned by those in camp. It is therefore very. desirable that those attending the camp should be lnsured under the St. John Ambulance Brigade scheme, particulars of which can be obtained from the Brigade Secretary at t. John'S Gate.
ETHEL PERROTT, Lar/.y Superillfendent-in-Chiej.
Cadet News.
Edited
by MRS. TWEEDALE, A.R.R.C., J.P.
The City of Coventry Cadet Ambulance Division held their eighth anniversary tea and on aturday, February 2) in the tevens femorial Hall, Coventry, \vhen upwards of 300 members, parents and friends sat down to an excellent tea.
Cadet Supt. \V/. W/. Goddard had the arrangements in hand, and was ably assisted by 11rs. Goddard and parents and friends of the Cadets
lajor J. Orton, ommlSSlOner, o. 3. (\\'estern) District, attended and addressed the meeting. Other visitors included Lady Corps upt. Irs. Kalker, Lady Divisional upt. irs. Bayliss, Lady Ambulance Officer irs. Lady Cadet upt. 11iss D. Young, Lady Cadet upt. :t-.1iss Holder, Divisional upt. J. H. Harris, Ambulance Officer G. Pottinger, ergeant T. Gibbons (Coventry), Cadet upt. 1I. Smith ( uneaton),. Cadet Officer]. Hall (Hinckley), Ambulance Officer T. GIbbons (Binley).
Major ]. Orton addressed the meetlOg on the Cadet Branch of the Brigade.
The various Cadet Divisions were, he said, making great headway, and the members showed keennes and enthusiasm in their first aid work.
He then presented ervice Badges to the following: Fourth Year, ergeants S. Bridgett and G. Fernyhough, Cadets A. Adams and A. Gibbons. Third Year, Cadets Brown and Cooke. Second Year, Corporals 1'.. Smith, H. Butcher, Cadet A. Ayers. First Year, Corporal E. Jarrett, Cadets R. Knight, K. Oughton, D. Baker, M Clements and T. Steed.
Cadet Supt. W/ W. Godo:.ud gave a brief report of the work of the Division during the year, showing steady progress. The annual combined camp with the Nuneaton
Cadet Division was a great success, and for 1933 will be held at Dovercourt, Harwich, during August Bank Holiday week.
A very interesting and enjoyable. followed, consisting of songs, dances, conJunng, pIanoforte solos and a play.
Divisional Supt. Harris proposed a vote of thanks to all who had helped to make this one of the most successful meetings the Division had held.
W/e regret to record the death of Joyce Culshaw, of the Liverpool orth Cadet U Olt. She was a .Cadet who showed great promise in her work. The UOlt was represented at her funeral and sent a wreath in the form of the eight-pointed Cross of St. John.
The o. 4 (Lancashire) District Girl Cadet Competltlon in First Aid and Home ursing was held on Saturday, February 25, at Haslingden, the judge being Dr. Lees, of Rawtenstall. The result was as follows :1st Bury .. 12 3 2nd Liverpool 121
The trophies were presented to the winners by the 11ayor of Haslingden (Captain T. Baxter, 1LC.), v:ho expressed his great appreciation of the work of the Bngade.
The Roche Cadets, during 1932, transferred 10 Boy Cadets and 8 Girl Cadets to their respective enior Divisions.
The Senior Divisions were formed from Cadets in 1929 and 1930.
In the report of the Rochdale t. John Association Centre, it was stated that 1,005 Certificates had been granted to Boys and Girls in Preliminary First Aid, Home ursing, Hygiene and Cookery since 1923 through this Centre.
Northern Ireland (Ulster) Division.
BELFA T DIVISION' ERVICE DURING 'Fu; EpIDE).[Ic.
At the annual social meeting of the Belfast Tur ing Division of the t. John Ambulance Brigade in Thompson's Cafe, fr. Daniel Parker, District Officer for L"l ter, who presided, said he \Va proud of the response that had been made by the Division to the appeal of the Public Health Department for helpers in combating the epidemic of influenza. He attributed their continued succes to Iiss Beatrice \'( hitaker, Lady District Officer, who had not only inaugurated the Division, but had kept it in being ever since.
During the evening a presentation 'was made to Miss \\" hitaker in recognition of the bestowal of the rank of Commander in the Order of the Hospital of t. John of Jerusalem. The presentation was made by 1fi s Burns, and Mis re ponding, aid he trusted that the members would continue to devote themselves to the high and noble service of striving to alleyiate the suffering of the sick and injured.
A musical programme wa contributed by fiss Jamison) Mi Burns, 1fiss Forbes, Miss elson, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Rogers, Mr. elson, Mr. J. Di..'wn and faster Jim Thompson. A vote of thanks to the Chairman and artistes was passed on the motion of Dr. train, Honorary urgeon to the Division.
Brigade Appointments,
March, 1933.
The Sub-Prior, acting on behalf of H.R.H. The Grand Prior, has been pleased to sanction the following appointments :-
TO BE COhlNTY No.6 DISTRICT.
William Thomas Atkinson, East Riding of Yorkshire. 17.2.33.
TO BE ASSISTANT COMl\fiSSIONER.
IRISH FFEE STATE DISTRICT.
Joseph P. Mac amara 17.2.33.
Andrew J. MacWilliam. 17.2.33
TO BE ACTING ASSISTA T COMMISSIONER. No. 5 DISTRICT.
Richard H. Read, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., North Staffordshire Area. 17. 2 .33.
RESIGNA TIO S ACCEPTED WITH REGRET. o. 5 DISTRICT.
Assistant Commissioner A. Dobson, M.D., South Derbyshire. 25. 2.33.
IRISH FREE STATE DISTRICT.
Assistant Commissioner J. Dease. 25.2.33.
Assistant Commissioner Sir Robert Tate. 25.2.33.
The Chief COffiTI\issioner has been pleased to approve of the following appointments, promotions, etc.
Ernest Edward G1enton, M.B., Ch.B., Headquarters Division, Warrington Corps. 14.2.33.
Frederick C. O 'Mara, M.R.C.S., L.R C.P., Mersey Dock and Harbour Board Works Division, Liverpool Corps. 21.2.33. Howell Gruffydd St. Michael Rees, M B., B.Ch., B.Sc., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Litherland Nursing Section. 15.2.33. Jacob Shlosberg, M.B., Ch.B., Salford Nursing Division, Manchester and Salford Corps. 8.2.33.
CADET DIVISIO S REGISTERED. o. 3 (WESTERl) DISTRICT. Bartley Green Cadet ursing Division. 28.2.33. o. 5 DISTRICT. Featherstone Cadet Nursing Division. 1.2.33.
CORRECTION. No. I DISTRICT.
Lady Ambulance Officer A. Stainbank, Kensington Nursing Division, transferred to Brigade Reserve, should be cc resignation accepted with regret."
The St. John Ambulance Brigade
r OVIRSl!:As (Overseas) .
The follo wing appointments, promotions, resignations, etc , have been approved by the Chief Commissioner ;AU STRALIA.
N E w SOUTH '(TALES DISTRICT.
Marrickville Cadet D iyision.-Dr. J. A Kennedy to be Cadet Divisional Surgeon, 21. r. F; P. A Freeland to be Cadet Superintendent" O n probation," 21. 1I. F. Western Sub u rbs Division.-Sergeant J. A. McCullou gh to be Ambu ance O fficer" O n probation." 20.1.33.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA DISTRICT.
E. Millhouse to be District O fficer. 26.1.33. l O rA.
o. 2 DISTRICT.
Calcutta Police Corps.-1Iajor J. \X oolle y, M.B.E., to be Corps Superintendent, L 1.32; J. D\vyer to be Corps O fficer, 1. 1. 32 ; Dr. A D. Stewart to be Corps Surgeon, 1.1.32.
o. I. Division.-V. Churchmichael to be Ambulance O fficer, 1. I. 32 ; G. Humble to be Diyisional Superintendent, 1.1.32; Dr. P. M. Chatterji to be D i,isional Surgeon, 1.1.32
No. 2 Division.-A. F. Kincham to be Ambulance O fficer,!.!. F ; O D Lastic to be Divisional Superintendent, 1.1. F; Dr. S. K. Chatterji to be Divisional Surgeon, 1.1.32.
o. 3 Division.-C. Ford to be Ambulance Officer, 1.J.32; F. W. Saunders to be Divisional Superintendent, 1.1. F; Dr. A. K. Mookerjee to be Divisional Surg eon, L 1. 31
o. 4 Diyision.-P. Baker to be Ambulance O fficer, 1. 1.32
A. H. Easey to be Di v isional Superintendent, 1.1. F; Dr. S. N. Dutt to be Divisional Surg eon 1.1.31.
o. 5 Division.-A. E. Prictoe to be Ambulance Officer, 1.1.32; H. Davies to be Divisional Superintendent, 1. 1. 31; Dr. S. K. Mookerjee to be Divisional Surgeon, 1.1132
o. 6 Division -J. S. Turnbull to be Ambulance O fficer, 1.1.31; T. L. Williams ro be Divisional Superintendent, I.1.F Dr S. K. Ghose to be Divisional Surgeon, 1.1.32.
o. 7 Division.-T. W. Fisher to be Ambulance O fficer, 1.1.32; W. T. Westlake to be Divisional Superintendent, 1.1.F;
Dr. A. L O baidul Gani ro be Divisional Surgeon, 1. I. F. No. 8 Di v ision.-L. \X'aulters to be Ambulance O fficer, 1.1. F ;
G. l- Campbell to be Di v isional Superintendent, 1. 1. 32; Dr. l- E. G. Baker to be Divisional Surgeon, 1.1.32
o. 9 Division.- J. Halligan to be Ambulance O fficer, 1. 1. F
T Keston to be Divisional Superintendent, 1. 1. F; Captain
R. Battercharaya to be Divisional Surgeon,!.!. F. No. 10 Di v ision.-H. K. Sen Gupta to be Ambulan ce O fficer, 1.1.F; L. M. Bannerji to be Divisional Superintendent, 1.1.F; Dr. S. Chandra Dutta to be Divisional Surgeon, 1. 1. F.
EW ZEALA D. DISTRICT ational Reserve Di v ision.-Sergeant E. Muller to be Ambulance O fficer. 1.Io.F. SOUTH AFRICA.
CAPE PROVINCE DISTRICT.
Cape Town Corps.-A W. H. Harmsworth to be Corps Superintendent. 26.12.32.
Cape Town City Division - J. C Dowthwaite to be Divisional Superintendent, 26.12.F ; E. Anderson to be Ambulance O fficer, 15.11.32.
TR AJ SVAAL DISTRICT.
Corps Surgeon H G. Goldwater. M R.CS to be District Surgeon 16.9.3 2
1st Johannesburg Division.-Max Joffe, M.B., to be Divisional Surgeon, 2.1.33, L·ice Dr. A. L. Lomey whose resignation is accepted with regret.
NEW D IVISI O NS.
The following new Divisions have been registered :Grahamstown S.A. Police D ivision, Cape Province D istrict, South Mrica, fo r med Ll.B. Edmonton D ivision, A ber ta Di strict, Canad a, formed 5. 10.32
OBITUARY.
The Chief Commissioner very much regrets to h ave to announce the d eat h of Corps Superin tendent W J. Ty rell of he Cape Tow n Co rp s, South M ri ca, on D ecember 20, 19F, a nd Di visiona Superintend ent P Frisk, l lamrun D ivisio n Malta, durin g t h e mo nth.
Priory for Wales.
fuADQUARTERS
Priory H o use , 4, Cat hedral Ro ad, Ca rd iff.
BRIGADE NEWS.
•-\PPOI TME TS, FEBRU 'l.RY, 1933.
The follo wU:g appointments, promotions, transfers, resig nation an d new DI VISIOns have been approved by the Commissioner fo r Wales, an d confirmed by the Ambulance Committee; -
LA D Y STAFF O FFI CER.
Mo UOUTHSH1RE CENTRE.
Lady (Florence Violet D orothea) Bradney. 9.2.33.
CO RPS SECR ETAR Y.
GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTR E
Corps Treasurer Alfred Poole, Aberavon Corps. 23.2. 33.
CO RPS TREA SURER. COUNTY C E:-.lTRF..
Corps Secretary David Pugh, Aberavon Corps. 23 2. 33.
DIVISJO N 1'l.L SURGEO S
GLAMORGAN CO UN TY C EN TR E
James Robert Hughes, .M.A., LD., B.S., Cwma von Di visio n. 13. 2 .33.
Emrys Daniel O wen, B.Sc., l\LB. , B.Ch. , i\LR.C.S., LR.C.P o uth Wales Transport ( eath) Di v is io n. 23 1.33. C E),,'TRE
Florence O 'Sullivan, M.B. , B.Ch., B. L'I..O. Cwm Divisio n. 3 12. 32.
DIVISIO AL SUPERI lTE DENT
GLAMORGAN CO UN TY C E NTR E
Private Edwin Jackson, Crynant Co llier y Div isio n. 24.1. 33. Al\IBULA CE OFFICERS.
GLAMORGA N CO UN TY C E:-.l TR E
Sergeant Phillip Jones, Brynamman Di v isi o n. 30.1.33.
Private James Thomas, Crynant Co lliery Divisio n. 24.1. 33.
C E NTR E
Corporal Roy Harvey Aberg ayenn y Di v isio n. 21.2 .33
Private Philip Henry Warren, Penga m (.Mo n) Divis io n. 4 2.33
BORO UGH OF E\VPORT C E:-.lTRE
Sergeant John Hale, ewport Po lice Division. 6.2.3 3.
BORO U GH OF RHON DDA C EN TR E
Serg eant Thomas John Short, Cymmer Division. 23 2 33.
Sergeant Isaac Jones, Lady L ewis Division. 23.2 33.
Private Joseph Rowlands, Lad y Lewis Divisio n. 24-2.3 3
CO RPS SERGEANT-i\IAJOR.
BOROUGH OF RHO DD A C EN TR E
Pri vate Thomas Kenyon, T ylo rs[Qwo Division, Rh o ndd a F ach Co r ps. 26 1.33.
CA DET SUPERI TENDENTS.
C A R\I A RT H EN SH1R E C E TR I:.
Private Da v id H a nly Peel, Cwmg wili Division 19.2.33
CO U'\j TY CI:. NTRE.
P rivate Glyn Langford Duffryn Rhondda Division. 22 2.32.
CA DET OFFICER.
GLA)!ORGAN CO UN TY C EN TR E
Sergeant Georg e \Vatkins, Cefn Cribbwr Division. 13.2. 33
REVERTED TO THE RANKS.
iV[ONMO UTH SHIR E C EN TR E
Lady Divisional Superintendent ?vIrs. l\J. Lovell, Cwm ' urs in g Division. 27.2.33.
TRANSFERR E D T O THE BRIGADE RESERVE.
MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.
D ivisio na Su per ntend ent J. A. Hanman, Pontypoo Road Railway D ivision 7 2 33.
R E SIG NATION ACCEPTED WITH R EGRET.
MONM O UTHS H IRE CENTRE.
D iv sio na Su peri n tend ent A. Wa ll iker, Cwmbran Division. 17 12 32
Garrould
Offlcial
DEATHS.
ABERDARE CENTRE.
Divisional Surgeon L. Ll. Morris, Abercynon Division. 9. 2 .33.
GLA1IORGAN Cou TY CENTRE.
Ambulance Officer Edward Wheeler, Division. 8.2·33·
DIVISIO S REGISTERED.
BRECKNOCKSHlRE CEl"TRE.
Abercrave Lower Ambulance Di vision. 30.1.33·
.l\fON1IO UTHSHIRE CE..'lTRE.
Abergavenny ursing Division, South \X/ales Border Corps. 13. 2 .33.
Maindy and Eastern o. Cadet Division Upper Rhondda Corps. 6.10·F· ' GENERAL INTEREST.
annual report of the Priory for \X1ales, IS now In course of preparation, will reveal conSIderable increase in every branch of its work. The Association Department results for the year ended December 31, 1932, show that 17,498 students attended a c<:mrse of jnst:-uction, 15,733 qualifying for awards, as 14,103 In 1931; in addition to which, 2,957 Juruors sat the examination for the Preliminary Certificate, of whom were successful. This large influx of Juruors-mostly boys-reflects the wonderful response there been to the offer of a two-thirds grant towards the equlpment of Cadet Divisions which the Priory -w:as .enabled to make through the generosity of the Pilgnm who saw in the Cadet Movement scope for the utIlIsation of the interest and energy of the unemployed youth in the depressed mining areas.
The following table of First Aid and Home ursing awards issued in subsequent years is a striking indication of the advance of the Ambulance Movement in Wales since the inception of the Priory :-
FLINTSHlRE CENTRE.
The Flint Division of the Brigade held its annual meeting at the Headquarters, Divisional Supt. C. H. Shenton presiding in the unavoidable absence of the Mayor (Councillor Robert Davies), who is President of the Division.
In reviewing the year's work, the Chairman said that the Division was now in a stronger position than ever.
He referred to the public duties carried out by the Division ?uring the. year, mentioned that they had given InstrucUon In first aId to the 1st Flint Boy Scouts and the local V.A.D. One feature of the report in which they all took great pleasure was the appointment of Dr. WI. A. F. Twemlow as an Honorary Life Member of the Priory, and the Superintendent took the opportunity of congratulating him on behalf of the Division.
Divisional Secretary fro J. H. Jones reported on the appeal which had been made to business men in town, and the Treasurer (Mr. L. \"'{1hite) submjtted the balance sheet, which showed a credit balance of £7 9s
GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.
Commissioner for lV'"ales at TajJs Tf7ell.-A large gathering of members and friends of the Taffs Well Division and the Great \\7estern Railway Class assembled at the Taffs \\7ell Cinema on Wednesday, February 22, for the annual presentation of awards. Ir. F. G. \\7ainwright (Divisional Superintendent, G.W.R.) presided, and Mr. J. Blundell (Divisional Engineer, G.\"'{1.R.) presented the awards to the Railway employees. The Hon. John Bruce presented the Certificates to the Brigade members, referring to the close connection between the Priory and Railway Ambulance Centres. Of the 15 ,73 3 awards gained by students of the Classes held under the Priory, during 1932, 2,926 were awarded to G.W.R. Classes; and the railway companies had given a salutary lead to other industries in the encouragement given to their employees to interest themselves in the Ambulance Movement. Mr. Bruce expressed pleasure at the large representation of Cadets and congratulated Supt. G. H. eeds and the Taffs Well Division on their enterprise in equipping such a strong unit of boys. An interesting programme was interspersed with musical items, and votes of thanks were passed to the speakers and artistes.
Nelson Presentations.-The annual social evening and presentation of awards in connection with the elson Ambulance and Nursing Divisions took place at the Unionist Hall, Nelson, on Saturday, February 25, when there was an excellent attendance despite the blizzard, which was responsible for the absence of the Commissioner for Wales and other guests from neighbouring districts.
Dr. R. H. Terry presided and Mrs. Terry presented the warrants of appointment. The Ambulance members received their awards from Mrs. E. Morgan, while the Rev. D. M. Davies and the Rev. Henry Jones distributed the awards to the Nurses.
Mr. Edgar Morgan had the pleasure of presenting a travelling case to Dr. R. H. Terry, to whom he expressed the gratitude of the Division for his unselfish devotion and assistance at all times.
Miss Hambley presented the report of the audit, which she and Mrs. T. Phillips had made of the accounts of the Nursing Division, which showed a balance of 5S. 2d., and referred to the services rendered by the Nursing Division during 1932, which included the treatment of 50 cases, apart from the loan of 216 articles from the Medical Comforts Depot.
The report of the Ambulance Divisional accounts was presented by Councillor T. Lewis, who found everything in good order. The great need of the Ambulance Movement in Nelson, he said, was a hall of its own, and he hoped that this ambition would be realised in the near future. He congratulated the officers upon their efficient work.
Divisional Secretary Sam Hughes reported that during the year members had attended 236 cases, 25 of which were road accidents, and, in addition, rendered first aid at 45 0 colliery accidents.
Cilfynydd Classes.-An interesting event was held at the Cilfynydd Schools on Saturday, February 18, when Dr. Tudor \X/illiams received a presentation from the local members.
Ambulance, ursing and Cadet Units partook of an excellent tea, after which Mr. Stuart Seaton presided over a large gathering. Certificates and medals were distributed by Councillor A. Seymour, Miss Thomas, Dr. Doris Williams, the company subsequently participating in a whist drive, which was thoroughly enjoyed. At the close of the drive Captain Arthur Seaton, SubCommissioner of the Pontypridd Sub-District, presented Dr. \"'{1illiams with the Honorary Life Membership Certificate of the Priory, to which he had been appointed in recognition of his long ervices as a Honorary Lecturer.
.Mo CE TRE.
Day at connection with the annual distribution of awards to members of Blackwood Division, the Hon. J. H. Bruce visited Blackwood on March 4, when he was welcomed by Councillor R. Lanagan, JP., Chairman of Bedwellty Council, who was accompanied by Councillors H. Latchem and \X/. H. Harris.
Bri$ade officers and members formed up at the Square 10 111gh Street to salute the Commissioner, who made an inspection of the Ambulance box and equipment.
Afterwards the Division proceeded to the Church Hall, where tea was provided, followed by a public meeting, at which Councillor S. Garland, JP., Oakdale, presided.
The Commissioner for W I ales presented warrants to Superintendent Brynley \X illiams, Ambulance Officer \VJ. C. Bennett, ergcant Lassman, Corporal R. Davies, Corporal L. \X hite, Storekeeper R. H. utland and Secretary Barney Maguire. He spoke on the aCtiVIty of ,the Ordc: and dealt with its development In \"'{1ales durIng the last century, pOIntIng out that over 15,000 \"'{1elsh students were qualifying in the Classes held under the Priory annually, and that the strength of the Brigade in Wales had passed the 10,000 mark.
The Chairman said he had supported Ambulance work from he came to Blackwood, 20 years ago. I Ie paId trlbute to the splendid service bcing rendered by the Oakdale and Blackwood Divisions, both in the streets and at the collieries. The Oakdale miners willingly contributed sixpence per man per year to all the Ambulance men in the district, and knew of no more \yorthy cause than the Ambulance and ursing organisatlOns.
The Vicar of Blackwood, the Rev. Oscroft Jones, who the. Cadets with their certificates, spoke of hi aSSoclatlOn WIth Ambulance work in his younger days, when he was a member of a Boys' Brigade Team, and he was glad to renew that association with the Blackwood Ambulance Division at the Church Hall. Councillor \"'(1. II. Harris distributed the vouchers, Dr. A. L. Evans the certificates, and the medallions and labels were handed to the recipients by Corps Supt. J. Leach, who made an appeal to the men to continue their studies. As Superintendent of the Islwyn Corps, he wished to thank the people of Blackwood for their financial support,
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without whith the Divisions would find it difficult to carry on. Lady Corps Supt. Mrs. Nelms spoke of the good work and progress of the Pontypool Nursing Association, and hoped that the ladies present would join the Blackwood Association.
Councillor Lanagan moved a vote of thanks to the Commissioner for his visit and interesting address, which was seconded by Corps Officer W. J. Little of Oakdale, and the Commissioner, in responding, referred to the long and faithful service rendered by Corps Secretary J. e. Badge, whom, he was pleased to announce, the Priory had decided to honour. Mr. Badge expressed appreciation of the kindly remarks made by the Hon. John Bruce, and, referring to the past year's work of the Division, he reported they had rendered public duty at the picture houses and on the street on 600 occasions, attended 400 private cases, 1,000 cases at the collieries and works, and had been in attendance at 12. annual public events. The Cadets and Division greatly valued the services of Dr. Mackay and Dr. A. L. Evans, and they were grateful also for the financial assistance given by a number of willing supporters.
League Competition R esults .-T'r}e final r o und of the West Mon. Corps Ambulance League took place at Llanhilleth on March 4, and the Abertillery Team, captained by N. Jones, proved themselves the holders of the Simons Cup for the ensuing year. Eleven teams have competed in the five rounds held during the past five months at Abertillery, Blaina, Aberbeeg, SL-X: Bells and Llanhil1eth. It is significant of the bigh standard of efficiency maintained at Abertillery that three Abertillery teams head the list in the final results.
lVell Done Mo nmouth I-Congratulations to the Monmouthshire Constabulary on winning the Pim Challenge Cup in the ational Police First Aid Competition! ever before has the Pim Cup been won twice by the same team, so the success of the Gwentian Force is unique. Their reco r d in Ambulance work is one of outstanding merit, having on two occasions won the Devereux Cup in the No. 8 Police Divisional Competition, embracing the whole of Wales and the Counties of Monmouth and Hereford, and secured first place in about forty Ambulance contests
PEMBROKE SHIRE C ENT RE.
Mr. J. F. Lean, Assistant General Manager of the Great Western Railway, presented the 1932 awards to members of the Fishguard Harbour and Goodwick Great Western Railway Ambulance Class at the Fishguard Bay Hotel on Saturday, February 4. Captain R. Sharp presided over a large gathering and Dr. L. H. Terry (Hon. Lecturer to the Class) reviewed the work of the last session. An encouraging report was given by Mr. G. H. E. Pointer, the enthusiastic Secretary, who has been responsible with Dr. Terry for the enrolment of a fine Unit of St. John Cadets.
Mrs. Lean presented the 2. 5-year efficiency gold medal to Mr. W. Alder and the 20-year efficiency gold bar to Mr. A. James. Mr. F. Yeomans (Stationmaster and Quay Superintendent, Fishguard Harbour) presented a challenge shield to the winning team, captained by Mr. G. Taylor.
BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.
The Commissioner for Wales visited Ferndale on Thursday, February 16, in connection with the opening of the new Cadet Headquarters, which has been placed at the disposal of the Brigade by Mr. T. Johns, M.E., no
J.P., General Manager, Messrs. D. Davis & Sons. In declaring the building open, the Hon. John Bruce spoke of the good feeling existing between the local management and the Ferndale Ambulance Division, and expressed the gratitude of the Priory to Mr. Johns, who was at all times ready to support the Ambulance Movement and had provided a training hall for the senior Divi sion, in addition to the excellent building now given for the Cadets.
Accompanied by the Borough Commissioner, Captain T. E. Richards, Mr. Bruce inspected the adult Headquarters and a parade of senior and Cadet members numbering 160, who assembled under the command of Divisional Supt. Evan Edwards, and a social evening was held subsequently at the English \X1esleyan and Bethel Baptist Chapel, where a party of 187 were entertained.
Among those present were Sub-Commissioner J. H. Davies, Corps Supt. T. J. Evans, Corps Surgeon Dr. R. S. Thomas, Corps Officers William Morgan and J. S. Jones, Divisional Surgeon Dr Dymond, Mr. Gwilym James, Mr. A. Rose, Mr. J. e. Beale, Mr. Reg. Hayes, Police Inspector WI. E. Rees, Mr. Austin M. Jones, Mr. B. Harris, Mr. Dd. Watkins, Mr. Dd. Thomas, Mr. e. Davies, Mr. Joseph Evans, Mr. T. O. Syms, Mr. T. Seal and an ex-fnember of the Division, home on leave from sea, Mr. D. R. Evans, wireless operator. A measure of praise is due to Divisional Supt. Evan Edwards and Mr. A. Rose, M.E., Vice-President of the Division, for the successful organisation of the function and th e arrangement of a very enjoyable programme of mu sic
BOROUGH OF SWAN SEA CENT RE
The Mond Nickel Works Division held their eleventh annual social evening at the Mond Works Recr ea tion Hall on February 2.2., when the efficiency awards were presented to the members b y Mrs. H erber t Gibb on.
Councillor Herbert Gibbon, J.P., remarked on the excellent results of the Class, which had attained 100 per cent. success at the recent examination by Dr . W. H. Thomas, and congratulated the Divi sional Surgeon, Dr. A. J. Amor, and Superintendent WI. \,(/ilkins, wh o has assisted as Instructor in the training of the Class
The distribution of awards was follow ed by a whist drive and dance, Mr. Charles Palmer acting as M.e. NE\'(/S IN BRIEF.
The Prior, H.R.H. The Prince of \X!ale s, has f ound it necessary to postpone to a date in May his visit to th e Priory for the purpose of unveiling a memorial tablet to the memory of the late Sir Herbert Lewi s, K.B.E., and holding an Investiture of Welsh members of the Order It is hoped to give particulars of the programme in next month's issue.
During the year 1932 8,070 cases were removed in the Priory Ambulance Cars, involving a total mileage of 166A46-an increase of 594 removals and 24,633 miles on the previous twelve months.
The Ambulance Committee of the Priory agreed at its meeting on February 27 to assist duly authorised Classes for unemployed persons by providing text books free of cost. A number of Brigade Surgeons and Honorary Life Members are giving their services gratuitously as Lecturers to such Classes.
JOURNAL OF THE VEN ERABLE ORDER OF THE
Vol. 6. NO·5· :l\lJ\ Y, 1933·
The "St. John Ambulance Ga z ette" is published on the 1St oj each month. Thl Annual Subscription iJ 31. 6d. post (ree,. single copies 3d Brigade reports should be addressed to the EdItor, at the Chancery oj the Order of St. John, St. Joh" s Gate, Cler/e..emveII, E.C. ReportJ and photographs shonld reach him by the q th oj lach month. SubscnplionJ and advertisementJ Jhould be joru,arded 10 the publishers, Messrs. British Periodicals , Lid., 19, 19a, CurJitor Street, E·C.4· CONTENTS.
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THE ORD ER" CLINIC.
The following letter speaks for itself :-
" D EAR M l\TRO ,-1 have been a patient at the Clinic for just over a year and have deri\-ed_ sllch immense bene fit from the treatment that I iec! a line or so to you is called for . .
« For years 1 "vas crippled and ill With. ,,-hat 1 called rhe umati sm , but what Dr. E ll man dIagnosed a s polyarthritis and intestinal poisoning.
"I had seen all sorts of doctors, but did not improve, except temporarily. 1\t one I was 5.0 ill that I cracked up altogether I \vas gettlng hantlc and felt like a rat in a trap with no escape.
" I underwent t\\'o courses of plombiere and hayc been receiving Tungsticn, Infra Red and Hand Massage for a year. The result was extraordinary. 1 stcadily impro\Tecl and life became worth liying 1 Can now dance, \\' alk: and even chase agalll. 'buses!
"1 canllol sa\' lou 111uch for the staff of the Clinic. ] went there lIke a frightened rabbit, but they all combined to make the treatment, I might almost say, a pleasure instead of a trial.
" 1 felt I \\'ould like VOll to kno\\ the feelin(r of a most grateful patient all that the staff and treatment have done for me "
e print this letter because there are till a number of people who are una\vare that the Order of t. ] ohn control the largest and :-nost effiCIent clinic in this country, where persons ot moderate rneans may reccive the benefit of the latest di coveries in therapeutical science. Four thou and treatments a haye been given for the la t t\\'O years and the hgure 1 on the increase
\'(,Thil t other organisations-possibly doing an equal amount of good-often figure in the Pr ss the Order's Clinic is content to continue quietly striving to relieve pain and suffering.
And if the P ress and public arc sometime , inclined to " take it for (l"'ranted," perhaps the reason is that the Order has been doing the same thing for some eight hundred years!
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THE
HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM
ORDER OF ST. JOHN.
H EADQ U ARTER NO T ES .
MUSEUM.
Visitors to our Museum will notice a small red nodule about an inch across which is labelled" Malta Earth," and is stamped with the eight-pointed cross This was for centuries a famous medicament for snake bite and Malta fever, and it appeared in pharmacopceias as late as 1848.
It was prepared from the earth of St. Paul's Cave, the scene of the apostle's shipwreck, and where he shook the viper from his wrist into the fire
Probably doses of this earth had some efficacy as it contains calcium oxide and magnesia.
Besides l\Ialta, many other places supplied these medicinal earths, which were known under the general term of Terra Sigillata or sealed earth, because each nodule was stamped with a device indicating the place of origin and therefore the Malta Earth was stamped with the cross of the Order.
A very popular variety came from the island of Lemnos in the Greek Archipelago, and it is mentioned by Pliny. It contained cinnabar. Galen, A.D. 131-201, also describes it.
Several places in Italy supplied vanetles, one of which was stamped with the arms of the Medici
An earth excavated in the VIClnlty of Jerusalem, called Terra Sigillata Hierosolymitame, was also highly esteemed. It was white, and either bore the impress of a crucifix, the symbol of the Jesuit fathers, a figure of the Madonna, or the head of Christ. Valentin states that he possessed two specimens of these tablets among his rarities, one of which bore the impress of a crucifix and many crosses, and was known as "Mary's mille" This earth was found in a cave near Bethlehem, in which the Virgin Mary was supposed to have hidden with her child, and these tablets were recommended to promote lacteal secretion.
A Terra Sigillata was prepared also in England, and, according to Berlu, there were two varieties, a red and a white, but he gives no description of the impress or seal.
An interesting paper on Terra Sigillata was read at the Seventeenth International Congress of Medicine, London, 1913, by Mr. C. J. S. Thompson, from which we have quoted.
PROPER 'J Y MARKS.
Amongst the many privileges which our Order obtained from the Crown during the centuries of its existence in this country was that which exempted its many properties from the payment of tithes, and it became the custom to place upon houses belonging to the Order a cross to indicate this exemption.
After the dispersal of the Order in England and the seizure to the Crown of its great possessions, this exemption continued and the affixing of the crosses was also continued by the various latter owners. Even as late as the seventeenth century there is a record of a lord of a manor summoning his tenants for neglecting to maintain crosses upon their holdings.
A notable example of the use of these crosses has been in the city of Leeds, in the neighbourhood of which the Order held considerable property, and many of the old houses bore these crosses. As the old houses disappeared for improvement purposes the old crosses also disappeared, many to be destroyed and others passing into the possession of collectors. The Leeds Museum has preserved a few and others were collected by the late Sir Charles H. Wilson, a well-known accountant in the city. Through the kind offices of our Sub-Prior, the executors of the late Sir Charles have presented three of these crosses to our museum. They are cut out of sheet lead and have been nailed upon a wall. Two of them take the form of a double cross pattee and were upon No. 101, Templar Street. The other is cut to the shape of an heraldic mill rind and bears traces of ornamentation in gold and has an eight pointed cross in gold in its centre. This comes from No. 91, Templar Street. It measures 23 i- inches by 17 inches, the other two being somewhat smaller.
"Templar Street" no doubt records property which had belonged to the Knights Templar, which at their suppression passed into the hands of the Hospitallers.
A N1VERSARY OF GRAND PRIORY CHURCH.
On Friday, March 10, the Order celebrated the anniversary of the dedication of the Grand Priory Church by Heraclius the Patriarch of Jerusalem on March 10, 185, .and the commemoration of the Order's Saints and Benefactors. At 8,30 a.m. Holy Communion was celebrated in the Crypt Chapel, and at 5 p.m. Evensong was sung and the names of the Saints and principal benefactors were recited,
Police National First Aid Competition.
TEAM AND No. I TEST S
The MOlIlJlouthshire Constabulmy merit congratulations on their excellent work in the Police National Final which they 1von 1vith the handsollle total of 91 per cent. of the possible marks. Inde ed, though all the teams put up good performances, this 1vas the onfy team which really pleased me in the handling of the tealll and question tests ,vhich I judged. " JI
The team test 1vas a straightfonvard and practIcal om. Of course, the great ZJJas bull, which at each appearance was greeted with a roar of laughter by the spectators, and keepmg tiS all on the alert, did its dirty 'JJ)ork and disappeared. Consequently, those who as competItors and spectato.rs demand the realistic representations of Stich tests 1vere ful(y satisfied 1vith the team (and other ) 1vhlch 1vere splendid!} staged throttgh the combined efforts of the Competition SecretalY, Mr. Monteith, andof Mr. Jos eph Crossman and his a rsistants, to our best thanks are due. The actmg of the bull '):vas velY real/but "] 1vonder if a'!)' noticed that late in the day one "patient JI kicked back at the bull when, according to instructions, it stamped on his right leg.
The test thre1v considerable responsibility on No. I, and served to eliminate to some extent the of the leader, ,vho by his individual effo rts and supervision so often carries his team to success. I t the need for prompt action 1vith hr.elJlorrhage from a Jilain artery, and to this end I dropped !urther portions of scariet cloth rlJheJ1 No. 1vas SI01V il1 actioll; and it also required equally actLOn in of shock. There 1vas 110 trap.' and it was, therefore, rather disheartening to notICe 1}Jay m whl.ch some teaJJ1S " on a ,vinter's dCD' JI delayed the rellloval of their patiellt out of the s1low-drlven street mto the 1Varl71 police station.
The question elicited much ingenuity on the part of No. I. Ullfortunately , however, I not give credit for this because 111)' detailed Illarking sheet 1vas bas-ed strictly on the Text-book. vlva-vo.ce I know, are 110 longe r popular ill competitions.' but the inclusion of one such test tn the Fl1lal is, in lily opinion, an excellent arrangell/enl, because an intimate acquaintanceship 1vith the instructIOns of the Text-book is the first and the lJJOJt vital step towards securing fint place in any competition.
CORBET FLETCHER.
The final of this competition for the Pim Challenge Cu p and prizes presented by the St. John Ambulance Association, was held at the Midland Grand Hotel, St. Pancras, London, on February 2I.
The following teams represented the nine Police Districts of England, Wales and the Isle of Man :No. District. Liverpool City Police.
No.2" Durham Constabulary.
No. Yorkshire (W.R.) Constabulary.
NO.4" Wolverhampton Boroug h Police.
No. 5 Cambridgeshire Constabulary. No. 6 West Sussex Constabulary.
NO.7" Plymouth City Police.
No.8" Monmouthshire Constabulary.
NO.9" Metropolitan Police (" Y " Division).
The judges were :-N. Corbet Fletcher, M.B., of London (Team and No. I) and D. W. A. Bull, M.D., of Stony Stratford (Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 5).
The teams were required to solve the following problems :TESTS.
Tea m. On a cold winter's day Nos. 2, 3 and 4 are in the Police Station of a small Country Town and are expecting Nos I and 5 to join rhem sho rtly. They have ample first aid equipment and a telephone, and t hey know that to-day there is a sale of cattle in the Market Square at the other end of the town; that an ambulance is stationed at the Hospital, which is close to the l\larket Square; and that at this hour both the local doctors are at the Hospital. Thcy must not take any action until they are calledA.
o. is about ro join his companions at the Police Station \,\' hen he is 100 yards from the Station hc obseryes o. 5 towards him and decides to wait for him. At rhis moment he notlces that a bull which was being led to market is rushing down the srreet and that NO.5 is stretching out his arms as if to stop the ammal. 0 5 is knockcd down by rhe bull and sustaIn a wound of the brachIal artery and a compound fracture of rhe right leg
First aid to be rendered in 20 minutes.
No. is required to describe in full detail in five minutes how a stretcher may be improvised.
No 2 is doing a night round, and while walking down a dark alley comes acros a young man lying on the ground under a .creet lamp in a stare of com ulsions. He appear r? be There is bloodstained froth round his mouth. HIS face IS lIVId. "\ fully -equipped ambulance ha\ crsack can be obtained at Police Station 100 yards up the next strcet, and.a bysrander appear 1.£ for. The patient has also fractured hIS nght kneecap. First aId to be rendered in 8 minutes.
No 3 has been sent to make certain enquiries at a cortage at a lonel y spot on a moor. A farm labourer accompanies him to show him the way. When within 100 yards of the cottage the labourer bends down to pick up some.thing from He suddenly shouts out saying he rhinks he has been bitten In the nghr hand by an adder, which is seen hurrying away. First aid to be rendered in 8 minutes.
Nos. 4 and 5 are 'l.valking along a country road ,,,hen they meet a runaway hoee and trap. As it gets wirhin 20 yards of them the trap collapses and rhe horse bolt , with dashboard and shafts behind it. The driver is thrown heavily on to hi head and left shoulder, and ro lls on to rhe gra s by the side of the road. There i an .A. box close at hand and on seeing the bolting horse the Scout rushes out. There is a first aid ourfit and a te le phone in the A.A. box. The patient ha sustained a compound complicated fracture the skull and a fractured collarbone. First aid to be rendered 10 8 minu tes
At the distribution of prize at the conclusion of the competition , the chair was taken by Colonel J. T. W. Perowne, the Registrar of the Order of St.
N.
John. Major-General Sir Percival Wilkinson, the Secretary-General of the Order, read a letter from the Marquess of Crewe stating that to his very great regret he was unable to be present on account of i11health. General Wilkinson said that the Commissioner of Police of the City of London, Lieut.Colonel Sir Hugh Turnbull, had, at very short notice, kindly promised to present the prizes. He then announced the result of the competition as follows :POLI CE FORCES. MARKS OBTAT ED. Tram Individual J'ut. Tests. Total.
1. i-.lonmouth hire Constabulary 1 9 21G 4 0 5
2. \Ve st SuSSex Constabulary 1801 18 4 3G4!
3· Li ycrpool Ciry Police rG7 18 5 352
4· Boro' Police 17 2 17 2 H+
5· Metropoliran Police (" Y "Diy.) IH 173 327
6. Yorkshire (\'\I.R.) Constabulary 149 I7I! Fok
7· Plymouth City Police r 38} 16 4 302 t
8. Durham Constabulary I15! 173 288!
9· Cambrid gesh ire Constabulary 135 q8! 283t Maximum marks obtainable 25 0 25 0 500
An analysis of the marks awarded to the teams is appended.
Sir Hugh Turnbull said that every year the "vork of the teams seemed to improve, and this he felt was due to the interest which the competition had created amongst the police of the country. He understood that this year 91 teams competed in the Di strict Competitions, an increase of seven on la st year, but that number did not represent anything like the total number of Police Forces, and he hoped that in a few years' time every Force in the country would compete in the Pr eliminary Competitions. The need for First Aid knowledge among the P olice was increasing every year, very largely owing to the lamentable increase of road accidents. The competition was also of grea t value in affordin g an opportunity for the men of different Forces to meet and to get to know each other. That was for the good of the service as a whole. He was sure the Police would wish to thank the St. John Ambulance Association for the admirable
way in which the final competition was arranged every year.
• Dr. Corbet Fletcher and Dr. Bull then referred to the O'ood \vork of the teams in their respective deof the coml?etition and. gave them some valuable advice for thea future gUldance.
PART A (TEAM TEST).
Card of illS/mcliol7 " A JJ (given t? Nos. 2, and 4):
On a cold winter's day you are In the Pollce Statl0n of a small Country Town and are expec6ng os. and 5 to join) ou shortly.
You have ample first aid equipment and a telephone; and you know that to-day there is a sale of cattle in the Market Square at the other end of the ; that an ambulance is stationed at the HospitaJ, which is close to the Market Square; and that at this hour both the local doctors are at the hospital. You must not take any action until you are called.
Tn-IE ALLOWED FOR T EST, 20 fr UTE
Card of Im/me/ioll " B J) (given to 0 I).
On a cold winter's day your compamolls are at the Police Station of a small Country Town, where you are about to join them. When yo u are 100 yards from the Station you observe o. 5 coming towards you and decide to wait for him. At tl-us moment you notice that a bull which was b ei ng led to market is rushinO' down the street and that o. 5 IS strctchb ing out his arms as if to stop the arumal.
You know that the Market Square and Hospital (at which an ambulance is stationed) are at the opposite end of the town.
You must not move until the patient is on the groun d, and the ] udge tells yo u to act.
Tn.IE ALLOWED, 20 lINUTES, BEGI I G WBE 1 THE BULL E TERS.
Notes for Judge.
Divide stage into Police 5 fa/ioll and street. Place No. I at frollt stage, remilld him tbat he is 100 yards from
ANALYSIS OF FINAL CO :\1PETITION HELD AT THE MIDLAND GR AND HOTEL, Lo DON, ON 21, 1933· Judges,' Corbet Fletcher, M.B., of London, and D. W. A. Bull, M.D., of Stony Stratford.
Place. Tea",. I No r Max, 50 fonmouth Con stabu lar y 40
2 West Sussex Constabulary
3 Liverpool City Police 32!
4 Wolverhampton Borou g h Police I
5 Police (" Y " Div.) 12
6 Yorkshire (\"'{I.R.) Constabular y lot
7 Plymouth City Police 14
8 Durham Constabulary Hi
9 Cambridge shire Constabulary II!
St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell, London, E.C. 1. February 28, 1933.
Du CAN G. MONTEITH, Competition SecntaJ)'.
the Station, stand fry him till the patient is on the ground, and then tell him to act.
Place No. 5 at opposite end of front 0/ previously mark.ed on hi,n. a 1vound Involvmg rzght brachial artery In 100ver thzrd of arm and a c0'!1pound fracture of right leg. Tel! him to face k"t!! wtfh stretched arms and to fall 011 his back 7vhen zt touches hIm.
Arrange for assistant to slzp under his right arm a bright red patch silJltt/ating arterial blood.
Arrange also (I) that ent,y of bull from back of stage shall start the test; (2) that bull shall leave stage immediately after accident; (3) that 6 minutes from entry of bull a sn01vstorlJ! shall (4). that remainder of team shal! be released jrom 5 tatlOn 3 minutes after the alarm is s ounded; and (5) that one of the doctors shall arrive as test is nearing its end and take report.
Max. Marks
hmEDIATE l\CTION.
Prompt advance; leave at as
Recognise urgency of ar.terta l
Test if conscious. (Patlelll replIes forthJvllh)
Tacdul and consolatory word, to patient
Immediately exclude fracm re of humerus
And dil.dtally compress brachial artery
Test result by asking if bleeding stopped
Summon remainder of the team by whistle
After due consideration of circumstances
Keep up pressure till team arriYes on spm
EXi\MINATION OF PATIEST.
Ask patient where pain. (Rip,ht arm and leg.)
Test left pulse erY-'eak) ; feel kin (Cold) 4
Note face «Becomillg pale); breathing (Shaf/ow) 4
Rapidly expose the ,,'o und of right arm. " 4
I\sk character of wound (Lam'ated); if clean (Yes) 4
If foreign bodies (<Yo); colour of blood (B r ight red) 4
If spurting. (Vigorously when pressure relaxed) 3
Immediately app ly tOurniquet to arm 5
ext examine leg; feel clothing. (palllp) 4
Ask if Competitor'S hands bloodstatned. ( r es) 2
Rapidly and gent y pull up trouser 4
Ask patient if he ean raise leg. (.Yo) , 3
If any swelling. (Marked, nllddle of shaft) 3
If wound (Over Tibia); its character (Incised) 4
If foreign bodies (No); if obviously dirty (No) 4
Colour of blood (Red); how it flows (OO'zes) 4
If the fra gments of bone protrude. (1\'0) 4
Ask if any shortening of the leg. (1\"0) 2
Examine for injuries to Fibula. (iYone) 4
Immediately take steps to control foot 4
Efficiency of examination for further injuries 6
Head, trunk, spine, and other limbs. ( Yone) 10
Ask as to face, pulse, breathing. (No change) 3
Send to Station to 'phone Doctor and Ambulance. (21!1ms) 4 (judge: "Ambulance is Oll and will come ",hell pOSSIble. Doctor will CO lll C presently,.,,)
TREATME, T OF PATIENT.
In view of wintry weather ha ten treatment 6
And complete after removal to tation 6
Loosen clothing at neck and waist; cover warr,nly 6
ARM. Apply iodine to fingers, wound, an d skm 3
Clean dry dre ssing, pad of cotton wool 4
Apply narrow bandage firmly on dressing 2
And support limb with large arm slin g 2
Relax tourniquet pressure on brachiaL artery 4
Ask result (Bleedil1g re-sfarts); re-apply. 6
LEG. Apply iodine to fingers, wound, and skin 3
Apply clean dry dres sing; bandage litzhtly 4
Stead y limb by holding foot and ankle 2
Apply inner and outer splints to leg 4
From above the knee to beyo nd the foot 2
Secure by bandages abovend below fracture 2
Just above the knee; round both ankles 4
Finally fix both knees by broad bandage
Ask as to face, pul se, breathin g. (l'lo chatlge)
TR A SPORT AND AFTER-CARE OF PATIENT.
Decide remove patient to Station promptly
Method of testing and placing stretcher
Loading, carrying, and lowering stretcher
General observation and attendance to comfort
Consoling words; blankets; sips of cold water
Report to Doctor history, treatmen.t
Diagnosis : shock, wound of brachlal artery
And compound fracture of right leg
Efficiency and co-operation of team
Gross total
Deduct penalties, if any Nett total
PART B (INDI V IDU A L TESTS).
iVa I.-Describe in full detail how a stretcher may be impro vised.
TIME ALLOWED, 5 MIKUTES, BEGINNING WHE.'1 You RECEIVE THIS CARD.
1 COATS AND POLES.
Turn sleeves of 2 or 3 coats inside out
Pass two strong poles through; button coats
Keep the poles apart with strips of wood
Lashed to poles at both ends of coat-bed
2. SACKS AND POLES.
Pass two stout poles through holes in corners
Of 1 or 2 sacks; keep poles apart as above
3. BANDAGES AND POLES.
Tie broad bandages at interyals to two. poles
As described for lifting Fracture of Spme
At head, scapulre, buttocks, thighs, calves
4. RUG AND POLES.
Roll up two poles in the sides of Rug, sacking, tarpaulin, or st.rong blan ket
Two bearers stand on each SIde, graspmg
Middle and near end of covered pole with hands
Bearers walk sideways to carry stretcher
5. HURDLE.
Take hurdle, broad piece wood, or shutter
Protect with rugs, clothing, hay, or
Cover with piece stout cloth or sackmg
Which is useful for lifting off stretcher
Total
1\'0. 2.-You are doing a night round, and while down a dark alley you come across a. young man lytng on the ground under a street amp, m. a state of c0I?-vulsions. He appears to be T?er.e. IS bloodstained froth round his mouth. HIS face 1S liVId.
A fully equipped ambulance haversack can be obtained at the Police Station 100 yards up the next street. Render first aid.
TIME ALLOWED, 8 MINUTES, BEGTh'NING WHEN You RECEIVE THIS CARD.
(Note for jlldge.-Patient to be Iyillg against a. ,vall 011 right side, legs flexed Oil thighs and sho]J ttlg cOflvlllsJlle Bystander ]J. earing overcoat to cOllle. along when whIStle If bloll'f1 or assistance called for. He IS to ac Otl!;; finder ttIstructions frol7l cOllstable.)
Blow whistle or call for help
Can patient be roused? (judge,''' ")
Examine pulse. (Judge::' Feeble") " ,, Air passages for obstructions. (judge: \otle)
Examine pupils. (judge: Equal and r eact to lIght )
Eyeballs. (Judge,''' React to lauch") " .." (judge: " COIlI'liisions have ceased and brealhlflg IINproved. )
Max. Marks.
Max. Marks
Max. Marks.
Instruct bystander to (I) fetch First Aid haversack
(2) Telephone for Doctor
Examine for ilYllries.
Head. (judge:" .J.\0/1e")
Trunk. (judge: « 1\"ol/e")
Upper limbs. (judge: « Fone")
Lower limbs. (judge: « There is a deform ii)' ill right lower limb at kJlee.")
Is there swelling? (judge:" Yes")
Is there pain? (Judge: « Patient call1lot allswer")
Is there loss of power. (Judge:" Yes")
Is there ha::morrhage? (judge:" flo")
Diagnosis: Simple fracture of right patella. (judge:" J"es")
(Bystallder returns lvith ambulallce haversack and says doctor lvi/l be here sbortfy.)
Instruct bystander to straighten and raise limb
Apply splint along back of limb
Reaching from buttock to heel
Secure splint by bandages round thigh and leg
Tell bystander to keep foot ,,-ell supported off the ground
Apply narrow bandage with centre immediately aboyc kneecap
Cross ends behind over splint
Pass them again to front of limb just below kneecap and tie them
Ask bystander for loan of overcoat
Cover patient warmly
(Judge: "Doclor has arriIJed")
Report to him: (I) ature of case
(2) Treatment adopted
:Marks for extra efficiency
Total. 50
1\'0. 3.-Card 1.-You have been sent to make certain enquiries at a cottage at a lonely spot on a moor. A farm
labourer accompanies you to sho,,' you the way. When within 100 yards of the cottage your companion bends down to pick up something from the heather. He suddenly shouts out saying he thinks he has been bitten in the right hand by an adder, which you see hurrying away. Render first aid.
There is a furlber card to folloll'.
TIME ALLOWED FOR BOTH, 8 BEGlN:-.lING WHEN
You RECEIVE THIS CARD.
lYo te for Judge.-Site of bile to be marked all back of right hand by a cross in red ink. Constable and labourer each /0 hO/le a clean handkerchief ill pocket BOld !)Jarked " li'aml lva/er," chair, cleall handkerchief, bowl marked" cold lJJaler," brandy, fint, hot lvater bottle and teacup to be placed behind a screen ill charge of man Jiving ill the cottage.)
Immediately place constriction between wound and heart as near trunk as possible
Additional ligatures at interyals down the limb
Encourage bleeding
Assist labourer to cottage as quickly as possible
Ask man in cottage for a chair and seat patient
Injured part to be kept low
Ask for warm water and bathe wound in it
Inquire rt;, Doctor available. (judge " He lives 5 miles away)
Scratch skin round wound
Ask for permanganate of potash. (judge:" None available ")
Ask for iodine or spirit
(judge.' " Man sap he has a bottle of brandy lvhich you can use.")
Give 2 tablespoonsful of brandy in a wineglass of water
Apply brandy copiously to wound . , Remove constrictions
Ask man if he has any first aid dressings. (judge:" He says he has some lilll ")
Apply dressing to part
Retain with clean handkerchief
Injured arm to be supported
Treat for shock
Ask for and give hot tea or coffee
Ask for and sprinkle face with hot and cold water alternately
Ask for and apply warmth to pit of stomach and over heart
Friction of limbs upwards
Ask for smelling salts. (judge:" None available ") Card 2.
(1) Do you consider patient has been poisoned? Yes
(2) How do you define a poison? Airy sttbstance which llJhen taken illlo the bod)' ill suflirieIJt quantity is capable of destroyillg life 2
(3) How d o poisons enter the body?
(I) By the lJIoulh 2 (2) Through t he If/ngs, e.g., poisonous gases 2 (3) By ilyection tlllder the Skill, e.g snake bite
Marks for extra efficiency
1\ios. 4 and 5.-You and your mate are walking along a country road on your way home when you meet a runa" away horse and trap. As it gets within 20 yards of you the trap collapses and the horse bolts with dashboard and shafts behind it. The driver is thrown heavily on to his head and left shoulder, and rolls on to the grass by the side of the road.
There is an A.A. box close at hand, and on seeing the bolting horse the Scout rushes out. Weather dry Render First Aid.
TIME ALLOWED, 8 MINUTES, BEGINNING WHEN You RECEIVE THIS CmD.
(iVote for Judge: Patient lying faa dO}1'lJ)vards, left arm under body, knees flexed. Blood marked Of) palient's left temple.
Piece of red flallllel ullder palienl's left lemple alld cheek. Over" coat, jug of cold 7/ ater, 6 bandages, iodllle, frnt alld cotlon wool in A .A. box.)
Rapidly approach patiem z.
Obtain Scout's assistance 2 Examine patient.
Is patient conscious? (Judge:" "Vo ") zIs hremorrhage visible? (judge: « Large wOImd over left temple") 2
Is blood spurting? (judge:" Yes ") z.
Immediate digital pressure on left temporal artery
Carefully turn patient on to his back, head raised and on one side
Undo all tight clothing
Inquire of Scout :-
Has he First Aid outfit? (judge: « Yes")
Is there a telephone in the Box? (jlldge:" Yes") 2
Ask Scout to-( r) Teleph one for Doctor
(2) Telephone fo r Ambulance
(3) Bring First Aid outfit
(4) Rug or any covering if ayailablc
Keep up continuous pressure on temporal artery
(Scout relurns, bri/Jging Fi rs t Aid Oil/fit and overcoat, alld says: " Doctor and Ambulance will be here ill a quarler of all hOllr.")
Cover patient warmly
Apply iodine to fingers
Examine wound
Is there a fracture? (Judge:"} "es ")
Is it compound. (judge:" }'es") r And complicatad. (Judge:" Yes")
Cleanse wound with iodine
dry dressing on wound
ring pad
over dressing
Narrow bandage over pad dressin g
Does this control hremorrhage? (judge:" Yes")
Further examination of scalp and head (judge:" },'-othing abnorlJJal.)
Colour of face? (Judge:" Pale ")
Sta te of pulse? (judge:" Small alld rapid" )
Conditioll of breathing? (judge:" Shallow")
Condition of pupils? (judge: "bqual and react slightly ")
Odour of breath? (judge:" 1Yd")
Any blood issuing [rom nose, ear, or mouth? (judge: " 1\0")
Lower head and keep on one side
Ask Scout for cold water
Apply cold water to the head
Scout to remove shattered cart from roadway
And to make inquiries re runaway horse.
Examination of left upper limb
Shoulder joint. (judge:" No iltJllry")
Scapula. (judge:" No iIYury")
Clavicle. (Judge:" Deforlllity ill OilIer Ibird")
Upper arm. (jud...e.e.''' No ifymy")
Forearm and hand. (judge:" No illjioy")
Examination of chest and ribs. (jlldge:" .\ 0 iltJuT)''')
Treatment of fractured clavicle.
Remove coat arm from sound side first 2
Unfasten brace on injured side I
Place pad in armpit 4 ins. by 2 ins.
Gently raise forearm well up
Keep shoulder back
Support in St. John sling
Secure injured limb firmly to side by broad bandage round elbow and trunk
Feel pulse
Tighten sling
Has patient reco\'ered consciousness? (Judge:" 1\'0 ") 2
Examine right upper limb. (jlld...f!,e .." Xo il/jllT)''')
Examine lower limbs and pc!vis for injuries. (judge: " 1\T01le ")
Further examination of scalp wound for hremorrhage.
(Judge: " Controlled") 2
Keep patient covered up until arrival of ambulance 2
Marks for extra efficiency 8
I:-rARY OF MARKS.-P:\RT B.
G.N. Section, L.N.E.R.
The competition, open to teams in the London District, G.! '. Section of the London and orth Eastern Railway, was held at Culross Hall, King's Cross, on Tuesday, March 7. Lieut.-Col. F. A. Brooks, LD., Commissioner of o. District, S.J.A.B., kindly acted as judge for both team and individual tests.
:Mr. Sparks, Superintendent of the Locomotive Department, King's Cross, took the chair at the end of the competition, and asked Mr. H. \V'. Harvey, the London District (G.l Section) ecretary, to announce the results, which were as follows;
Totals possible King's Cross Goods Finsbury Park King's Cross Loco D ept., King's TeaJll Test. 15 0 124 92 86 Individual Tests. Total. 12 5 275 G5 18 9 Got 1Ft 45 13 1
Cross 68i 461 I 15
The winning team, consisting of Messrs. C. \'\'. \Y/aygood, C. Dearmer, R. \V/. Osgathorp, H. S. Barnes, and G. Packe, were then presented with the Liddell Steele Bowl. This is thc fifth successive year that a team from King's Cross Goods has won this trophy.
Col. Brooks congratulated all the teams on their excellent work. He welcomed those who had competed for the first time that afternoon, and hoped that they had all learned something from the tests. He emphasised the importance of giving the proper words of command for the stretcher work, and urged them all to work more qUIckly in the individual tests in future. He ended by congratulating the winning team, and wishing them every success in the next stage of the railway competitions.
Capt. W. Goodley, M.C., proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the judge on behalf of the competitors, and to Mr. Sparks for acting as chairman. To these Mr. Sparks suitably ,responded, at the same time expressing the regrets of Mr. T. Smith, the Centre Secretary, at his unavoidable absence, he having been obliged to attend a competition at Leeds on that day. The Chairman also expressed his thanks to Mr. Harvey for arranging the competition.
On behalf of the competitors, Mr. C. W. Waygood seconded the vote of thanks to Col. Brooks, not only for acting as judge, but for the fair way in which he had carried out his duties.
V ote of thanks were also passed, on the motion of Mr. Harvey, to those who had acted as patients and timekeepers, to Mr. Winder, who had had charge of the stores, and to the ladies who had prepared tea in the interval.
The men comprising the first three teams are all members of o. 107 (York Road, L. .E.R.) Division, S.J.A.B.
Edited by MRS. TWEEDALE,
The Fishguard and Goodwick Cadet Division held their annual meeting in the Ambulance Hall, Goodwick, on March 29.
Dr. L. V. Terry, Vice-President of the D.ivision, presided, and was accompanied by Irs. Terry.
They were supported by Cadet Supt. G. H. E. Pointer, Cadet Officers L. Collings and G. H. Taylor, and Band Sergeant W. Jeffreys.
The hall was crowded to overflowing with parents and friends.
A very enjoyable entertainment was ,p rovided by the ":Merry fakers" Concert Party.
1:rs. Terry presented certificates to the Cadets who had recently passed First Aid.
This unit is making good progress, and now has a strength of 53.
The Ardwick Ambulance Cadet Division held an " Essay" Competition last month.
The winner was R. Bailey, aged years, who wrote " A Day in Manchester," in which he was supposed t o be entertaining a Cadet from a London Division.
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No. I (H.R.H. PRINCE OF WALES') DISTRICT. No. 94 A1IBULANCE DIVI IO Artificial Respi1·ation.- {essrs. iebe, Gorman & Co.
kindly arranged for one of their representatives to gIve a .o.n tills subject at 8 p.m on Tue day, April 25, at our H.Q., Outpatients' Department, K.ing George HospItal, FIve Elms Lane, Becontree. A cordial invitation is extended to members of all other Divisions, and ursing, to attend this most interestIng lecture, whIch covers all phases of the subject, including demonstrations of various types of apparatus.
Our H.Q. are easily accessible by Bus 149 from Goodmayes StatlOn, L. .E.R., or by Bus 148 from Heath\\Tay Station, L.M.
Week-end Stat/ding Camp.-Tills will be held at Bowers Farm, Havering-atte-Bower, and will be supported by members of both the Cadet and Senior Divisions . Cadets from other Divisions will be welcomed, and officers desiring their Cadets to atten d should make at least seven days' prior application to Cadet Officer H. F. Mulligan, I I, Blythswood Road, Goodmayes, Essex. The charge for the week-e.nd from 3 p.m. on Saturday to 7 p.m. on the Sunday wIll be 4S. 6d ., including camp fees. The -camp readily accessible from R omford by bus (book to Havenng Church). Practical First Aid in natural surroundings will be a feature of these week-end camps.
o. 2 DISTRICT.
BRISTOL N.C.O.'s CLliB.
Under the chairmansillp of Corps Sergt.-Major C. Vincent, SL'{ty-two members and friends had an excellent dinner, and musical programme. Prominent guests included Corps Supt. A. Cotton, Corps Officers H. Trott, C. \\' arr, G. T. Usher, Corps Surgeon Burgess, and Ambulance Officers Brown, Trebble, and Pearce.
The Chairman, in ills remarks, mentioned that since the club's inception, three years ago, the membersillp had grown, and now boasted of forty-five members, whose loyalty and esprit de corps was" second to none" in the country.
ANDOVERSFORD DIVI SION.
The Division was formed in a small way of seventeen members, all passing their examination for first aid certificate at the Cheltenham Ambulance Headquarters under the supervision of the Town Divi sion
From there under Divisiona l Supt. F. Miles, they transferred to the Andoversford School Cookery rooms till enough funds can be raised to build a headquarters. By successful dances and donations they have been able to fit up the first seventeen members with uniform.
During these winter months they have been running another course of First Aid lectures under the direction of the Divisional Surgeon, Edward Bower-Jones, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. Tills class carries between seventeen and eighteen new members.
HANTS.
The County Competitions were held at the Girls' High School, Kent Road, Southsea, on Saturday, April I. Tillrteen men's, seven women's, four girl cadets' and one boy cadets' teams competed. The Lady Mayoress, Mrs. W. A. Billing, witnessed the competitions and presented the awards.
The winners were: Ambulance, Portsmouth P olice 310}; I ursing: outhbourne, 2 I 7.
Cadets: Boys, Alverstoke, 156; Girl s, Calmore, 140. ! he Por.tsmouth Police not being eligible for the Twiss ShIeld, thIS trophy goes to Southampto.n, who, with Southbourne (winners of the women's competitions) will represent Hampshire in the District Competitions at Oxford on May 6, 1933.
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AMBULANCE CO\JPETITION.
The John Ambulance Brigade held their eliminating competltlOn for the Dewar ShIeld at Kettering on March 18. Teams entered from Torthampton Headquarters Divi sion, Kettering Division, W ellingHeadquarters Dl vlslOn, and Peterborough City. \'{'ellingborough Headquarters Divi sion, with marks were first; Kettering Headquarters Divi ion, 277 marks, second; orthampton Headquarters Di vision, 27 1 marks, thud; and Peterborough, 202 marks, fourth.
The J were: !est, Corps Surgeon-Major Gerald GIbbons, ; IndiVIdual a.nd Viva Test, County Surgeon H. F. PerClval, O.B.E. ; Uruform : County Officer Wi. H. charge of the Competition: County Officer C. \'\. CU.ttlS. Arrangements were made by County H. Lle: esley, and Corps Supt. W/. Dyson. was gT:nn by Corps ecretary Riggall, Supenntendent \'\. Claypole, and Ambulance Officer F. larlow, Sergeant-Major J Miller, and Ambulance Officer Licquorish.
The Commissioner, Dr. L. W Dryland, announced results at the close. Others present were Corps SuperIntendent T. F. ewell, Lady Di v. Supt. frs. Gibbons, Mrs. C. CurtiS, and others.
Colonel C J. Trimble, CB., CJJ.C.-All ranks will join in heartiest congratulations to Col. Trimble who celebrated his 77th birthday, March 16. This year marks the jubilee of his active association with the Ambulance movement.
COLNE.
About 200 members of the Old Comrades Association of the Royal aval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve held a re-union at Colne, Saturday, larch 4. A wreath was laid on the \Var lemorial by Mr. R. Haslam, of Bolton, the retirIng President
At the annual meeting held in the Ambulance Hall Mr. J. Waterworth, of Swinton, was elected President' Mr. J. H. Marshall Hon. Secretary, and Mr. J W. Lowe: Hon. Treasurer. GRANGE.
A conference of officers of the No. 7 Area of o. 4 Lancashire Di strict was held at Grange on Saturday, March 18.
Commissioner \X G. Smith, O.B.E., presided.
The Commissioner emphasised the importance of the Returns being submitted to District Office early In January, and the records of road patrol in October and appealed for a specia l effort to assist the Cadet ment by introducing subjects of an interesting nature in addition to First Aid.
PRESTON.
The Mayor and Mayoress of Preston, Corps Surgeon Ald. T. H. C. and Mrs. Derham, entertained about 500
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members and friends of the Preston Corps, on Wednesday evening, March 15, at the Headquarters, Chapel Walks. Assist. Commissioner Ralphs, J.P., presided during the when a beautiful bouquet was presented by a Girl Cadet to the Mayoress.
A vote of thanks to the Mayor and Mayoress for their hospitality, proposed by Corps Supt. 1fillington, seconded by Lady Corps Supt. Mrs. Howard, and supported by the Chairman, was carried with acclamation.
\X'IGAN.
The annual Church Parade of the Orrell Division, S.JA.B., took place on Sunday afternoon, March 12, when the Division, augmented by detachments from \Vigan and lnce, attended Divine Service at Upholland Parish Church.
The annual distribution of ambulance awards gained in recent examinations took place recently. Amongst those present were Mr. F. Taylor (District Traffic Controller), Thornton-Cleveleys, and Lytham St. Annes, and in No. Area a class is being formed at Great Harwood. SOUTHPORT.
Of Southport's blood transfusion volunteers in emergency h ospital cases, those who are members of the .JA.B. are most unobtrusive in their work, and yet of tremendous value to the authorities.
V.A.D. I
The annual inspection of the West Lanes. V.A.D. was conducted at Southport on Saturday afternoon, April I, by Major Bayley, M.C., R.A.M.C. The parade was commanded by Mrs. Tweedale, C.B.E., A.R.R.C., Lady District Superintendent, o. 4 Lanes District S.J.A.B. BLACKPOOL.
The Blackpool ursing Division is to be congratulated on several competition successes recently. After "Rrinning the Southport Cup, they added to their laurel s by bringing home the ursing Challenge Shield competed for at
Mr. J. 1\. Thomasson (District Locomotive Superintendent), Mr. H. T. \Vykes (Yard laster at prings Branch), Councillor H. Topping, Ir. C. J. \X' ood (District Ambulance Secretary), and Mr. R. Hodkinson ( ecretary).
Mr. Thomasson, who presided, gave a review of the work done during the year, and said he was very pleased to see Springs Branch had three teams representing them in the District Competition.
Mr. Taylor made mention of Mr. J\. Potter, who was recently presented with a Certificate of Merit for meritorious rendering of first aid to Fogman T. Prescott, who was injured at Bamfurlong Junction.
Mt. Thomasson, on behalf of the competitors, presented Mr. R. Hodkinson, the Loco. Class ecretary, with an attache case.
CLAS E FOR UNEMPLOYED.
In the Fylde Group, o 6 Area, classes in First Aid for unemployed men have been commenced at Blackpool,
Ha lingden, with a total of 2. 50 marks out of a possible 253· 1lAY RALPHS SHIELD COM PETITIO
The competition open to ursing Division of the Fylde, for the May Ralphs hield, was held at Blackpool Headquarters, aturday, larch 2. 5.
Five teams entered: two from t. Annes, one from fleetwood, an d two from Blackpool. The competition was organised by Lady Supt. 11rs. Kelsall, and the officers of the Blackpool ursing Division, Dr. lredale acting as judge.
11rs. Ralph presented the shield to the winning team, and mementoes to the teams placed 6rst and second. Blackpool "A" team obtained fir t place with 278 marks, follow d by St. Annes" A " team with 2. 5I marks. Tea was served by members of the Blackpool Division. POULTON-LE-FYLDE.
The new Divi ion at Poulton-Ie-Fylde has made an excellent beginning. Supt. Arthur D yer, upernumerary
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Supt. l::Hackpool Diyision, and formerly Supt. of Walthamstow Division, Prince of District, will be in command, and Dr. Iurray has been appointed Divisional Surgeon. Prior to being registered, the members of the First Aid Class had purchased a tennis pavilion, which will ?e. used as .headquarters for drill and lecture purposes, and IS Ideally sItuated for a road patrol hut. The local Council is to be congratulated on having encouraged the men by providing a site for the Ambulance Hut, and a field for drill purposes in the summer.
o. 4 LANCS DISTRICT. GREAT HARWOOD.
The annual presentation of awards to the Great Harwood Division of the Brigade was made by Mrs. Boardman on Tuesday evening, March 28, under the chairmanship of Ir. J. W. Baron, J.p., c.c. The Sir \"(1illiam Brass Cup was presented to Corporal Pearson, captain of the winning squad, and Pte. Higginson, the gold medal for the individual prize.
A11BLESIDE.
A Harrow schoolmaster with four former pupils was climbing Dow Crag, Coniston, on April I]. At 4 p m. the members of the party, roped together, led by him, had climbed for about two hours, when, in making a difficult turn, he dislocated his shoulder, and was unable to move any further. A member of the party returned to Coniston to summon medical aid, and Dr. Quarmby, the Divisional Surgeon of the Ambleside Ambulance Division, with Corporal Armstrong of the same Division, set out for Coniston by car. They then climbed the screes, and the particular chimney on Dow Crag to which point the patient had been assisted during the two hours' wait. As he was obviously suffering much pain, the doctor decided to administer an ana:sthetic and reduce the dislocation' this was done on a ledge of rock 4 ft. by 2 ft., some ft. above sea le..vel.
After the patient had recovered from the ana:sthetic, about 9.30 p.m., Corporal Armstrong, assisted by another member of the party, began the arduous descent, and did not reach the foot of the crag till just before midnight, when accommodation was found at the climbers' hut and after a comfortable night, the injured man was to proceed on his way.
Another example of what Ambulance men have to encounter in the mountainous regions of Lakeland.
The annual Ambulance Competitions for the Sladen Shield and Banner were held on April I at the Keswick Girls' School, Ambleside.
These competitions are open to any team of four members of either sex, with no restriction as to association with any particular organisation, but competitors must reside within the County of Westmorland, and for the Junior Competition their age must not exceed 18 years.
The examination consists of a team test and an individual pracrical test and question for each member of the team.
For the Senior Group there were twelve entries, eight 1 eing from Ambulance or Nursing Divisions of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, three from the L.M. & S. Railway, and one from the Imperial Chemical Industries (Sedgwick Branch).
In the Junior Group there were six entries, all from Ambulance or ursing Cadet Divisions of St. John.
Both events were keenly contested and were not finally completed till well on into the evening.
The results were as follows: Sladen Shield: T, Kend al 12 4
Ambulance, 142t; 2, Ambleside Ambulance, 140 ; 3, Oxenholme eL.M. & S.R Loco . D ept.), 139t. The first nine teams were separated by only 16 marks. laden Banner : I, Ambleside Cadet Ambulance, 124!; 2, Kendal Cadet ursing, 124; 3, Kendal Cadet Ambulance, 117t.
The examiners for the senior event were Drs. G. H. Edgecombe, H. F. Smith, and A F. Quarmby, and for the junior, Drs. \X E. Allen, '\l.!. E. Henderson, and County Officer J. \'(l right.
The Ambulance Division entertained the visiting tearns and their friends to tea either in the course of or after the competitions.
KENDAL.
By the death of Lady Superintendent 1iss M. Allsop, the Kendal ursing Division has suffered a grievous loss.
Though she had attained more than the Psalmist's scheduled years, she was nevertheless young in her heart and life up to the end.
During the war she took continuous night duty at the Kendal Auxiliary Military Hospital, though she did not actually join the Brigade till 1917, and it wa only last year that she qualified for her Service fed ai, which was granted to her.
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DONCASTER.
The advance made in recent years by the t. John Ambulance movement in Doncaster has been a source of gratification to those who in the past have worked so hard and energetically with the object of removing what to , them has been a reproach.
As Lord Scarborough said, the development of the movement in the town has been slow, and I believe he was right when he attributed this to the work of the brigades in the mining villages around. Doncaster has had to fend for for many years. It has not had any big industry behind it, if one excepts the railway works, which has had a brigade of its own for years, but when Mr. Donald Mascakill, the superintendent of the \X heatley rescue station, secured the help and enthusiasm of Councillor R. H. Hepworth, when he was Mayor, things began to move.
They have made many good friends. In their ranks are representatives of all trades and professions, and now they have at last secured better and more self-contained quarters there is every reason to hope that the corps will establish a high position in the district. But they will never be satisfied until they are able to own their headquarters.
At the opening ceremony the other day, one noticed many familiar faces whose energies on behalf of the movement have been spent for many years . Many had had experience of big calls which are unfortunately bound to come, as Lord Scarborough said, without warning in this industrial district. Men and women were there who did wonderful work at Cadeby in July, 1912, and at Bentley in 193 I.
BOSTON.
Interesting contests for the Lincolnshire County Challenge Shield and the Enderby Shield took place at Boston on April 2, and resulted in a keen struggle between the Stamford and Boston Divisions, the former recording 393i marks, and the latter with Lincoln B Division third with a score of 345; the Enderby Shield thus going to Stamford. The County Shield is known as the Lambert Trophy, and commemorates the distinguished services of Dr. F. S. Lambert, who for nearly forty years was the
foremost promoter of First Aid in the county, whi.ch he was until 1932 Assistant Commissioner, and IS still. an indefatigable worker for the cause. The Enderby. S.h.lcld is the gift of Supt. G. 1\. Enderby, of the Boston DIVISion. The results of the contest for the Lambert Trophv al 0 decided the eliminating tests for the Dewar Shield.
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NORTH SHIELD
A lecture and presentation of certificates, etc., in connection with the North Shields Nursing Division and V.A.D. took place in the St. Andrew's Hall, J. orth Shields.
The chair was occupied by Coun. Dame Maud Burnett, supported by the Mayor and layoress, of (Ald. and 1\1rs. J. Wi. Fitzhugh),. Dr \\. \'(lalker, sional Surgeon and 1\1rs. Cathenne Llddell, Lady Dlnsional Superintendent and Commandant of the V. l\.D.
THE EAST RIDING OF YORt-;. HIRE. HULL CORPS. TIlE BILTON CUP CmIPETITION.
The Bilton CliP COJJJpetition.-An Individual Tursing Competition, open to member of the Tursing Division , of the Hull Corps, for a beautiful cup presented by and Mrs. F. Bilton, was held at the t. John Ambulance Headquarters, Anlaby Road, Hull, on l \pril 6 last. There were ten entries.
The judges were Col. \\' A. Thompson, T.D., A.M.S. (T.A.), County Controller of the East Riding V.A.D., and Miss Van d am, Matron of the Beverley Cottage Hospital.
Mter a most interesting and instructive competition, the cup was won by Mrs. Greenwood, ursing Division, with 120 marks out of a posslble 124. Miss Coates, Kingston ursing Division, with IJ 7 marks, came second, and Miss \"(1aterland , Reckitts' ursing
Division, who \\'on the cup last year, was third with 13 marks.
AND The final rounds of the District Ambulance and Nursing Competitions were held at the \'V cstgate Road Scho o ls, 1\.ewcastle-upon-Tyne, on aturday, March 25,1933, when a vcry large company of vi sit ,)rs assembled to watch the , -adous competitions.
The District Silver Challenge Shldd was won by the City Division, 1 ewcastle-on-Tyne .Corps, who represent the District in the Dewar Shield CompetltlOn.
The Burdon Challenge Cup was won by the King ston ursing Division, Hull Corp s, who will onc e more c.o mpete-as representing the the Perrott Shield.
Other results were: Gibbon Bowl, Hett o o-l e- Hol e Di\Tision; District Staff Corps: Darlington D i, -isi on; C. B. Palmer Trophy: Carl Diyision, \shingt o n Co a l Co. Corps.
The County Commissioners of the three Are.1 were present, and the Deputy Lord fayor of ewcastleon-Trne-Councillor J\ngus '\ atson-and ir. presented the \Tarious trophies to th e winners, and In a short speech Councillor \'Catson expressed the appreCIation of the municipal authorities of the work done locally by the Brigade.
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DEvo '. .\.. ne" r motor ambulance, co "ting about £700 and specially designed for use in the Mid-Devon district, was handed O,Ter on Saturday to the 'ewton Abbot St. John Ambulance Brigade. This h1.ndsome gift was made possible through the kindly interest of ;\Ir. G. Thomp on, of "Pre tbur),," Bovey Tracey, .a lOlnt executor of the will of the late Mrs. B. E. FI:her, of London.
The handing-over ceremony took place at the \\!estern
The "'fay o r of Lancaster (Councillor Mrs. A. E. Helme), presenting the « Lamport" Cup to the Preston Ambulance Team.
Garage, \v/ olborough Street, when those present, in addition to Mr. and 11rs. G. Rudd Thompson, included Corps Surgeon J. J. Scrase, Corps Supt. J. Rice, Corps Sec. E. \Y/. Greenslade, Corps Officer E. E. Young, Transport Officer \"X H. Willcocks, Dr. G. 111. Tanner, Dr. \\"' . H. Steele, Lieut.-Col. Sir Hamish Knox, O.B.E., Mr. \X'. S. Hearder, Mr. P. W'yatt, Councillor H. E. Edworthy, Mr. W.'. H. \v/hite, Police Inspector Coppin, P.S. Gale, P.c. Carpenter, and other members of the Police Force.
Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were very cordially welcomed by the assembled company. The donor said that it would be within their recollection that he offered for their acceptance an ambulance which was not designed to take the place of the present old and trusted servant, but to be a supplementary machine for service. In addition, he pleasure in handing over with the ambulance a policy of Insurance, so that from that moment the car was ready for service and fully insured. (Applause.)
Corps Surgeon J. J. Scrase said he had been deputed to receive the gift on behalf of the Newton Abbot Ambulance Division. Now they had been handed a thorough and most up-to-date ambulance, which was intended by Mr. Thompson as supplementary to the other motor ambulance for service in the district. The ambulance was s? designed. as to be thoroughly serviceable in this parocular locality, where they had many hills and corners to negotiate.
o 10 DISTRICT. IpSWICH.
The competition for the Rose Bowl was held between the Tursing Di visions in Ipswich; the winning team was " C team under Lady Supt. Miss B. Hossack, whilst" Moka " B. team under Miss Kerridge was presented. with a mirror.
On Monday evening, March 27, further competitions were held for the recreation cups: One for the men and one for the urses. Three teams entered for the men's cup: L. .E.R. No. I, First Division, and the Gippeswyk Divis.i on The L.N.E.R. team secured first place, thus wlnrung the cup, whilst the" Moka " C. team was again successful in obtaining the Nurses' Cup. The L. .E.R. team was in charge of Sergt. D ouble.
Suffolk County Eliminating Comp etitions.- The eliminating competitions for the County of Suffolk, S.JA.B., for the East Anglian Cup (men) and the Elliston Cup (nurses) held at the Ambulance Hall on Saturday afternoon, April I. These not only provoked considerable interest, but proved of a most gratifying character to the officials responsible, both in the number of entries and in the way the test was carried out.
For the first time in the eliminating competitions, cups were able to be presented to the winners of both the men's and women's sections. This was due to the kindness of Lady District Officer Miss L. Haggar, A.R.R.C., who presented the trophy for the women of Suffolk, and to Mrs. Bennett, who provided the Hodgson Cup for the men of the County, in memory of her mother, Mrs. the late Lady Corps Supt. of the Ipswich Nurslng Corps. Seven teams-four men's and three women's -competed.
In the women's section, Ipswich supplied two teams and Aldeburgh the other, while the men were represented by L.N.E.R. o. I, Ipswich 1St Division, Ipswich SOCIal Settlement Division, and Aldeb ur gh Divi sion.
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tied for fir t place, and will, therefore, hold the Hodgson Cup six months each; whilst the" Moka" team under Lady Supt. Miss B. Hossack won the IIaggar Cup. Remarking that she had never undertaken a task which ga, e her greater pleasure, 1iss Haggar presented the cups to the winners.
Amongst those present were the District Commissioner, Major J. F. C. Hossack, the Assist. Commissioner, Major 11. MacEwan, D .F.C., T.D., Lady District upt. Mrs. S. Porter, County Surgeon A. Cloudesley mith, together with a number of County and Corps officers.
The event was organised by Major M. MacEwan and the County staff, assisted by the Ipswich Corps; the judges being Col. H. V. Walsh, Di strict Surgeon Capt. W. F. Fryer, Divisional Surgeon P. Weiner, Mr. Morrison, Dr. Mrs. Yate-Edwards, and isters \Vaugh and \'7atkin.
Bo)'s and Girls compete for Park!ngton Cups.-Annually, in April, the Parkin gton Cups are competed for by the Boy and Girl Cadets of the St. John Ambulance Brigade in Suffolk. On Saturday afternoon, April 8, these competitions were held at the Ambulance Hall, Ipswich, when one boys' team from Aldeburgh, and six girls' teams from Aldeburgh, Bacton and Ipswich took part.
Each team was subjected to a practical test, which was judged by the County Surgeon (Dr. A. Cloudesley Smith, F.R.C.S.) and a viva voce test by District Officer J E. Death. District Officer F. E .1 ethercoat also assisted.
The proficiency of the cadets was of a high tandard, and the work done was most interesting.
The Assistant Commissioner (Major M. MacEwan, D.F.C., T.D., M.B., Ch.B.) announced the position of the girls' teams as follows: Fonnereau House School" A " team, Ipswich" B " team, Ipswich" A " team, Fonnereau House School " B » team, Aldeburgh Girls, and Bacton Girls.
The Commissioner of o 10 District J F. C. Hossack, F.R.C.S.) presented the girls' cup to the firstnamed team, whilst Aldeburgh boys received the bop' cup. In addition, certificates for proficiency in such subjects as physical training and public service were received by several of the members of the Fonnereau I louse teams, with badges by those who had passed for four of these certificates.
Oxygen Plus CO 2 •
The Hospitallers' Club were recently favoured by Messrs. Siebe, Gorman & Co., Ltd., who gave a demonstr ation of the use of their apparatus for resuscitation by the administration of O xygen + CO 2
The Secretary of the Order wrote to Messrs. Siebe, Gorman & Co., to ask if it would be possible for similar demonstrations to be given in other large towns, and received a letter in reply which contained the following paragraph:
" If you will let us know the big towns which you have in mind, we shall be pleased to advise you whether we are able to undertake to give demonstrations of the use of the Oxygen plus CO 2 resuscitation apparatus."
As the usefulness of this apparatus is beginning to be appreciated by first aiders, it is thought that Brigade members may like to avail themselves of Messrs. iebe, Gorman's kind offer, always supposing, of course, that it is practicable from Messrs. Siebe, Gorman's point of view. Correspondence on the subject should be addressed to the Secretary of the Order, St. John's Gate
Overseas News.
NEW ZEALA D. (OVERSEAS). OTAITUJI U WI T-\',\:IWIH IIIELD.
A high standard of efficiency was disclosed in the St. John .[ \mbulance Brigade's competitions which were conducted at the Regatta.
Over 50 teams participated in the various events, which necessitated the employment of a knowledge of all branches of first-aid work. The competition was directed by the district officer, Mr. H. D. Cobb, and Superintendent E. Houston, while the judges were Drs. T. A. Milroy, J. B. and T. Knights; Commissioner C. J. Tunks (in charge of Auckland Headquarters) and Corps Officer Gooderham, also of Auckland
The following were the results :-
HAGUE EFFICIE CY CCP.-Private S. Allen (Huntly) 36.3 points, I; Sergeant R. Hogg (Huntly), 345 points, 2 Corporal F. Ware (Hamilton), 342 points, 3.
HA1fILTO T C P (open to teams in the South Auckland district).-Glen Afton, I; Huntly No. I, 2; Hamilton o. and Huntly o. 2 (dead heat), 3.
TA T1W1L\ IIIELD (tests comprising improvised first-aid work). - Otahuhu Railway o. I, ; Hamilton No. I, 2.; Frankton o. and Otahuhu No.2, (dea d heat), 3.
SOt.J TH .l\CCKL.\"'D CLP (general treatment and stretcher drill). - Hamilton o. 2, I Otahuhu Railway o. I, 2; Frankton No. I, 3.
The trophies were presented b y Colonel G. Barclay, O.B.E., V.D., Chief Commissioner of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas, who commented favourably upon the high standard of work displayed. He complimented officers and members on the wonderful progress the organisation had made in the district.
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ST. THo\fAS' GIRLS' SCI-IOOL, KIDDERPORE, CALCUTTA.
The St. Thomas' Girls' School, I"::idderpore, Cadet Nursing Division, which is attached to the st City Nursing Division (European), Calcutta, was started in 1930, and now numbers forty-five members, including a Lady Superintendent and three Cadet Officers.
Cadets meet once a week from 5 p.m. till 6 p.m., and each term, at an officer' meeting, the programme of work for the new term is decided.
Having just finished a term of Home Nursing lectures at Christmas, a plan was put forward to hold a short display of Cadet activities during the Easter term, and March 18 was the date fixed. The sisters of the I st City European ursing Division were sent an invitation to attend, as al 0 the Lady District
Superintendent and the Lady District Officer. The Matron of the Presidency General Hospital and Sister Blanche Annie, acting Superior of the Clewer Sisters, also very kindly came, and a few other interested friends.
Well-earned tributes were paid to the work performed by the Bombay Ambulance Corps during the various disturbances which afflicted the city last year by I-lis Excellency the Governor and Major unan at the annual inspection of that useful body on Saturday.
Reviewing the activities of the Bri gade in his report, fajor Tu nan referred to the public anxiety created by the resumption of the civil disobedience movement and sub equently b y the communal disturbances which broke out as the year ad,-anced.
" Though these unhappy events," said Dr. i(unan, " cast a gloom over the city, the y afforded numbers 0 opportunities to the members of the Di trict to render seryice to their fellow citizen s. The work of those members, \.vho, in season and out of sea on, without any thought of gain place at the disposal of the city and the local authorities their sen-ice in the cause of humanity, cannot be too highly spoken of. :0.fCSLI\I
" A welcome addition has been made during the year to the list of th e existing nine ambulance Divisions by the formation of the 1fuslim Ambulance Di,-ision. The recent communal riots opened th e eye of the 1[uslim community to the desirability of a j\luslim Ambulance Diyision affiliated to the t. John -1.mbulance Brigade Overseas. It has been well recei,-ed by the community, has been given atls±actory financial support, and provided with a motor ambulance which is essential to efficiency in Bombay to-day.
"An epoch-making event in the history of the St. ] ohn mbulance Brigade Overseas in India, during the year, was the ceremony of the opening of the Lady Willingdon Building of the Parsi Ambulance Divi ion by Your Excellency on April 9, 1932· The completion of this project is an achievement of which the Parsi Divisi on can well be proud, being the first occasion for a Division to pos ess its own building. This is the result of Superintendent Panthaki's continued efforts for more than 17 years to obtain a free plot of land from the Government of Bombay, and of equally hard efforts to obtain funds at a time of financial stringency for the construction and maintenance of the Building."
RIOT.
R eferring to the communal riots in Bombay, 1fajor Nunan said that these di turbances were far more serious than those of 1929. More than one unit of the Bombay Corps turned out for public duty, and the Farsi Division in particular, under the personal supervision of their Superintendent, did, throu ghout
the whole period, admirable work from morning till midnight, involving 12. to 15 hours of duty daily. Their services were acknowledged by the Government of Bombay in a Government resolution in the Home Department.
CANADA . LONDON (ONTARIO) .
Plans are under way to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the formation of the first Division of the St John Ambulance Brigade within the Dominion of Canada; the date of this celebration has been set for November 30, 1933. The following is taken from the minutes of a meeting held on November 30, 1908
A meeting of men holding the" First Aid" Certificate of the St. John Ambulance Association was held in the basement of the Southern Congregational Church, London (Ontario), for the purpose of organising a Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade in London. Dr. J. S. iven, Vice-President of the Canadian Centre of the St John Ambulance Association, presided. Communications were read from Col. G. Sterling Ryerson, M.D ., A.M.C., General Secretary for Canada, stating the willingness of the Canadian Centre to help in this effort After a very interesting discussion among the men, it was resolved to form a Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, and the following officers were recommended :-Divisional Superintendent, W. H Pinnock; Secretary-Treasurer, W m. Loveday; Divisional Surgeon, Dr. Homer Black.
Since that meeting I have been actively engaged with this work, and I am at present preparing a histor y on the work of the Brigade in London (Ontario), and when completed will forward a copy to you, should you so desire. During those early days we encountered many difficulties, but as we look over the period of 2. 5 years and see the progress the Brigade has made throughout this great Dominion it is indeed very gratifying, since I am in possession of these early records. I rejoice in reading let ters from such men engaged in the furtherance of this work as Mr. Morgan, Mr. Harold Bolton, Sir Her bert P errott, all of which did much to encourage us on with this work, while our No.1 Di1}ision lay dormantfor a while after the War. We reorganised, and at the present time we have a fine body of men, extremely keen on their work, and making splendid contributions in this city and district, and as their Superintendent I am very proud of No D ivision, and we are all looking forward with much pleasure at the coming celebration. While I am the only one left of the original Division, a number of men joined soon afterwards, and are still active in the work.
Interesting Case Reports.
By
N. CoRBE T FLETCHER, M.A., M.B , B. Chir. (Can ta b), M.R. C.S ., etc., Assistan t-Surgeon-in-Chief, The St. JOM Amb ulance Brigade.
CASE REPORT TO 64 -The Officer-in-Charge ofthe Wellington (Somerset) Division, S.J.A B., reports the efficient performance of transport duty under the following exceptional circumstances :-
On Sunday, January 22, 1933, Sergt. E. Ward received at 4.30 p.m. a call for the ambulance to remove a woman (suffering from rheumatic fever ) from Woodman's Cottage, near the Wellington Monument, to the local hospital. He set off at once, accompanied by Sergt. K. Stone and Privates C. Hart and T. Chidgey (driver).
The cottage is situated in the heart of a wood on the slope of the Monument Hill, about 700 ft. above sea level. The trackway across the fields was very icy, and although the ambulance slipped into the ditch once, it was eventually driven to within 400 yards of the cottage, whence it was found totally impossible to venture further.
Then came the task of turning the ambulance. Even with the aid of brushwood, roped wheels and sacks, the wheel-spin was such that the ambulance merely dug itself into the mud. The farmer then harnessed a cart-horse and eventually got the ambulance turned towards the hospital.
The stairs of the cottage were narrow and precipitous. So the collapsible stretcher had to be used and the patient had to be strapped to the stretcher.
The bearers then tied bandages over their boots and commenced their perilous march to the ambulance, which they reached only after great difficulty and after changing position three times. Finally, Wellington Hospital was reached at 6.30 p.m., after a journey of eight miles, and the patient was handed over safe and sound to the hospital authorities.
CO"yJ).fENT.-Three dcrys after a magnificent piece of transport, the details oj ,vhich were given in Case R ep ort No. 62, the (Somers et) Division found themselves face to face with an equallY severe test 2))hich they overca me succes4ul(y f:!J perseverance and resourcefulness As the members of the squad were not the same on both occasions, their efforts reflect the greater credit on the Division, 2vhich was onlY registered two years ago. So once again we all scry : " LPe!! done, Wellington!})
having to nurse it than a case of Typhoid Fever or Tuberculosis of Lungs, which are us 1..1 ally removed to an isolation hospital. I have on two occasions had to nurse Pneumonia, following Influenza, when the assistance of a trained nurse was entirely unprocura ble. I am fully aware that there must be a definite reason for its omission from the Text-book; and I shou ld be very grateful if you would explain it to me.
The JVlIrJil1g Text-book ill Chapter /YIT ,/ sels out the leading sIgns and SYlJlptoms of certain Specific InJectious Diseases. As Pnet/llIo17ia does not fall within this category, it is 1I0t fair 10 expect detailed refereJlce 10 Ihis disease, 11'hirh, ill spite its Jreq!leJJq, has 170 special claim OJI ihe diagnostic attmtiollS of the Home Nurse.
FNrther, ),0J( err 17'hm ),O tl suggest that the Text-book does /lot deal 11'l'th the Ilursing of Pneu/llonia , because you ]I'ill filld 170 less thall ,fix references 10 it in the index, and Ihrollghollt the book il/nllmerable deSCriptions to the mriolls details associated with the JlIfrsing of PlleUll1017ia.
C. F.
PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE.
R. P. (Watlington).-Kindly favour me with your valued opinion on the following case :-
Our Sergeant with the Ambulance was called by a Doctor to take an accident case to Hospital, some 15 miles away.
On arrival at the patient's house the Sergeant was informed that the Doctor had left, but had given no instructio ns whatever as to treatment of the patient. The Sergeant, however, saw at a glance that the man had a Fractured Neck of Femur, though no attempt had been made to control the limb in any way. The Sergean t, naturally, was not certain what treatment to give, in view of the fact that the Doctor had already examined the man; but he straightened the limb and tied the feet together before placing him in the ambulan ce.
Accepti1lg yotlr statement of facts as correct, I consider that, in the absence of imtructions, the Sergeant 2vho was respo nsible for the care of the patient during transport would have been justified in treating the limb according to the instructions oj the Text-book. Under the circumstances , having decided to illte)iere, he should certainlY have done more than he did and could have tied the ankles (and feet), knees and thighs as is laid d01vn in par. 3, p. 77·
N. C. F.
Questions and Answers.
THE URSING OF PNEUMONIA. NI. B. (Newcastle-on-Tyne). - I wonder if you would be good enough to tell me why the Llfsing of Pneumonia is not included in the Specific Diseases in the Home ursing Text-book It appears to me that we are much more likely to find ourselves
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BLEEDI!,;G FRO"Y[ NO SE.
H. J. (Brentwood).-Please tell me why, for treatment of Bleeding from ose, the Text -book tells us to raise the hands above the head.
lfi 'ben lJJe raise th e hauds above the head 11'e promote the venol/s retllrn of blood to the heart, because therel!), l1Jf increase tjJe capacity of the chest, provide more Jpace into 1}Ihich the lungs 1)II1:.Y expaJ/d, and so came dilatation of the T/ ena Cava at their entr] to the beart. C. F.
SMELLI G SALTS WITH INTERNAL HlEMORRH.\.GJ:.
A. C. (Hitchin). - Please tell me if, in your opinion, it is correct to apply smelling salts to the nostrils of an unconscious patient suffering from Internal Hremorrhage. Personally, I do not think so : but I am continually hearing of competitions in which marks are given for use of smelling salts in such cases. Under no circumstances lVOltld I appfy smelling salts to the nostrils of a patient suffering from from an internal organ : but the Text-book (JUde 4, p. 122) does not agree with yotl and me on this point. ConsequentlY it is quite correct for the detailed marking sheets to give marks for" hold smelling salts to the nostrils."
N. C. F.
OF FR.\CTCRED THIGH.
C. G. (Nuneaton).-I am a member of the Brigade, and also attend the classes of a local colliery class. At practices of my Divisi on I am taught to tie the knot of Bandage A beneath the patient'S feet when we treat for Fracture of Thigh, but at the colliery class I am told to tie the ankles only Plea se say which method is correct.
UndoubtedlY the knot should be tied beneath the patient's feet. It is true that &tle 2. on p. 73 refers only to the feet and that Rule 5 definite/) tells tIS to tie knot of Bandage D befou) the feet Consequentfy I assume that the Text-book intends us to fix both bandages in the same Jvay.
N. C. F.
To the Editor ST. G -\ZETTE
DE AR SIR,-In January, 1933, a fire occurred at this office, resulting in the destruction of many of the old records of o. -+ District, including the copies of the Chief Commi ioner's Annual (which, of course, contains the Annual Rep ort tor NO.4 District) for the years 189-+, 18 95, 18 96, 18 97, 1898, I899, and 1903·
I am trying to cOl11pile a history of No. -+ District, but am handicapped owing to my inability to obtain the information which is contained in the abovementioned Reports.
U any of your readers are in po session of the Annual Reports referred to, and are willing to loan them (or present them to the District), I should be glad if they would kindly communicate with me.
Yours faithfully,
J. H. CLEAL,
District SerretOJ] '
39, Fishergatc, Pre ston, Lancashire.
Inter -Railway Ambulance Competition, 19 33.
The result of the Preliminary Comp etition for ungrouped railways, judged by Captain F. E. Bendix, M.R .C.S., L.R.C.P., of London, on March 3I, 1933, is as follows :Roibvays.
I. lvletropolitan
z. Cheshire Lines Committee
3. Midland and Great orthern Joint
4. Southern and London, lidland and Scottish Joint (Somerset and Dorset)
Ma2iimum marks obtainable
An analysis of the marks of each team in the Preliminar y Competition is attached.
The teams of the following Railways will therefore compete in the Final Competition on May 24, at the Wharncliffe Rooms, Great Central Hotel, Marylebone, N.\X . :-
Great \Vestern
London, Midland and Scottish London and North Eastern
Teams
Metropolitan Team
The judges at the Final Competition will be:For the Team Test: S. Hamilton, 1VLD., D.P.H., of ewport, :Mon. For the Individual Test: K H. Beverley, lvLR.C.S., L.R.C.P., of Worsboro' Dale, Barnsley, and F. C. Cozens, M.B., M.R.C.S., of Herne Bay.
The Challenge Shield and prizes will be presented by G. W . E. Loder, Esq ., Chairman of the Southern Railway.
TROPHY PRESE TED BY o. 4 DISTRICT A A APPREClr\TIO OF MRS. TWEEDALE. D escription of Trophy.-The Trophy is of silver with the figure 01 Victory on top. The stretchers on either have a patie.nt on witl' splint and correct bandages for
INTER-RAILWAY AM BULANCE COMPETITION, 1933.
PRELIMINARY CO:VIP ETITION FOR UNGROUPED RAILWAYS, MARCH 31, 1933 J udge: Cap tain F. E. Bendix, M.R .C.S., L.R.C.P.
ANALYSIS OF MARKS.
G . MONTEITI-J,
St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell, London, E.C. 1. Competition Secretary. April 8, 1933
Brigade Appointments, April, 1933.
The Chief Commissioner has been pleased to approve of the fo llowing appointments, promotions, etc. : TO BE CORPS SURGEON. 10 5 DI TRICT.
imon Wig-oder B.A., J\1.B., B.Ch., B. -\.0., L. vr., [orley an d 14+33 · TO BE CORP SUPERI TE DE T. NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.
Alfred Winbow, Dudle y and District Corps. 7·3·33· o. 4- DISTRICT
Will ie Williams, Oldham Corps. 14·3·33· o. 5 DISTRICT.
\lbert Leigh, lewcastle-und er-Lyme and District Corps. 14·3·33· No. 6 DISTRICT.
Charles Cook, Sunderland Corps. 30 .3.33. TO BE LADY CORPS SUPERINTE DE T. o + DISTRICT.
\tinnie B row n, LB E., Sout hpon Corps. 3·4·33· TO BE CORPS OFFLCER. No. 1 DISTRICT.
Edward Walter Haines, Walthamstow and Corps. 29·3·33·
\\ illiam Perri ton, \'Valchamsww and DistrIct Corps. 4+33· No. 4 01 TRICT.
L:.dward Fielding, Padiham and District Corps. 2+·3·33·
Jos e rh Edward Fox, lanchester and Salford orps. 6·3·33· n. 5 DISTRICT.
\lfn:d \dams, ewcastle-undcr-Lyme and District Corps 14·3·33·
John \\ illiam Bickerton, ewca tle-under-Lymc and DistrIct Corps. 14·3·33·
John \Xilliam Poole, W' ombwclL and District Corps. 14+33·
Samuel Taberner, Wombwell and District Corps. I'!-·3)3· '\.Ibert Underwood, Newcastle-under-Lyme and District Corps. 14·3·33· '0. 6 DISTRICT.
David elson, Sunderland Corps. 30·3·33· TO BE CORPS TRA SPORT OFFICE R. No. 4 DISTRICT.
John Heap, Bolton Corps. 6·3·33· TO BE L \DY CORPS OFFICER.
o. 2 DISTRICT.
Eva Lily Joslin, Portsmouth Corps. Q.z·33· o. 5 DISTRICT.
Betsy \lawson, Shipley and District Corps. 14·3·33· TO BE DIVISIO AL SURGEO No. DISTRICT.
William Harri s, LB., Ch.B., I-larrow and Wealdstone Di,·ision. 31.3·33·
Thorold .McDiarmid Kellou gh, M.D., C.;\1., L.lI.S.S.A., Acton and Hammersmith Division. 31.3.33· o. 2 DISTRI CT.
Ernest T. James, 1\1.B., B.Ch. , M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., D P .H., \lidland Red Bus Division, Leicester Corps. 25·3·33· John Vernon Tolliogton, LB ., Ch.B., Belgrave Division, Leicester Corps. 25·3 ·33· No. 3 (WE TER ) DISTRICT. George Stibbard MacKay, 1\LB., Ch.B., utton Coldficld DIVISion, Birmingham" A" Corps. 2·3·33·
Hugh Graeme Topping, \1.D., L.1\1.S.S.A., Aston Rly. Di,-ision, Birmingham" A" Corps. 2.3·33· o. 4 DISTRICT.
John Alfred Clunie-Randall, ;\1.B., Ch.B., Heywood Division. 1.3·33·
Rona ld Otway Davidson, M.B., Ch.B., F.R.C.S.E., Worsthornc Nursing Division. I. I 2.3 I.
hot Meredith Hughes, M.B., h.B., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Bacup Division, Bac up Corps. 31-3-33·
Ernest Baker, '\Ietropolican East Di,-ision, Metropolitan Railway Corps. 10.3.33· Thomas \'Cilliam Tru ssler, Toynbee Hall Division. 10-3-33. No. 3 (\VESTER:-:) DI TRICT. \X alter Ollis, Dudley Diyi ion, Dudley and District Corps. ++33·
John Henry Watkins, Brierley Hill Division, Dudley and District Corps. +-+ 33.
1 o. 4 DI TR1CT.
Thomas Fielding, Chorley Diyision. 7.3·33.
Albert Stephenson, ;\Iaryport Division. 21.3.33.
o. 5 DISTRICT.
Jo seph Cunliffe, Hemsworth Colliery Div ision, Pontefract and District Corps. 14.3.33.
o. 6 DISTRICT
Arthur Fletcher Ayers, ewcastle-on-Tyne Ciry Di vision, 'ewcastleon-Tyne Corps. 2.+.2.33·
Arthur Urwin Peebles, ewbiggin-by-the-Sea Division. 24.2.33. o. 7 DISTRICT.
Alfred Henry Whittall, Ludlow Divi ion. 1.+33.
o. 9 DI TRICT.
Fernleigh Osborne, Harboutn Division, Totnes Corps. 13.3.33 TO BE LADY DIVISIO AL SUPERINTE.KDE T. No. 3 (WE TERN) DISTRICT.
Sarah Wakefield, Kinver ursing Division, Dudle y and District Corps. 16.2'33'
o. 4 Dr TRICT.
Florence Thornton, Sabden Nusring Di\'ision, Padiham and Distric Corps. 3·4·33·
\V'illiam George Charles \Xlells, Alverstoke Division 11.3.33.
Roland Adrian Wicks, Cippenham and Burnham Divisio n, Slough and District Corps. 8.3.33.
N o. 4 DISTRICT.
William Templeton, Dalton-in-Furness Diyision. 3.3.33.
NO.9 DISTRICT.
\'{1illiam John Smith, Bodmin Division. 11.3.33. TO BE CORPS SERGEA T- !AJOR.
o. 2 DISTRICT.
John William Lambourn, Reading Corps. 25.3.33. No. 3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.
Arthur \'{'illiam Drew , Birmingham" B" Corps. 2.3.33.
TRL\NSFERRED.
No. I DISTRICT.
Lady Divisional Surgeon Margaret Melvin, from the Rochdale Central ursing Division, No. 4 District, to the Croydon Nursing Division. o. I District. 31.3.33.
Superintendent W. A. J. Smith, the Dunlop (Birmingham) Division, o. 3 (Western) Dlstrlct, to the \X althamstOw and District Corps, No. District, supernumerary to cstablishment. 31.3·33·
No. 2 DISTRICT.
Divisional Surgeon E. W. Ashworth, from thc WeI hpool Division, Priory for \'{1ales, to the Bath City Di\'islon, o. 2 District. 17.3.33.
No. 4 DISTRIC:T.
Lady Di\'isional Superintendent •\nnie Miller, from the orden ursing Division, o. -+ District, to the Southport :K'ursing Division, o 4 District. 8. 2. F.
No. 5 DISTRICT.
Superintendent H. A. \V'ent, from the Bow Division, No. I District , to the Derby Division, o. 5 District, supernumerary to establishment. 12.4.33.
Lady Ambulance Officer S. Gomersall, from the l\I?rley Division, No. 5 DIstrIct, to the Churwell NurSing DI\ ISlon , NO·5 District. 14·3·33·
o. 6 DISTRICT.
Lady Ambulance Mullen, from the \X 'estern Division, o. 6 Dlstnct, to the Tramways ursmg DIY1SI0n Newcastle-on-Tyne Corps, No.6 District. 13.3.33.
o. 8 DISTRICT.
Lady Ambulance Officer Miss H. M. Draper, from the BrightOn Nursing Division, No.8 District, to the IIove Nursin g Division No.8 District. 17.3.33.
o. 10 DISTRICT.
County Surgeon Lieut.-Col. J. L. Hamilton, M.e., from the Eastern Area, No. I District, to Essex County, No. 10 District. 21.3.33
Divisional Surgeon W. A. D. Lawson, from the Hastings Division , No. 8 District, to the Lowestoft ursing Divisio n, o. 10 District. 5.4.33.
TRANSFERRED FR01\1 BRIG \DE RESERVE TO ACTIVE LIST.
No. 5 DISTRICT.
Divisional Superintendent E. Finney, to bc attached to the Stoke Division, NO.5 District. 17·3·33· TRA SFERRED TO BRIGADE RESER TE. o 2 DISTRICT.
Ambulance Officer A. T. Turner, Reading G.W. Rl y. 28+33·
No. 4 DISTRfCT.
Corps Officer E. Cccil,. Manchester and Salford Corps 8+33
Lady Divisional SupcrUItendem Mrs. J. G. Cran, Salford NurSIn g Division. 24.3·33' o. 5 DISTRICT.
Superintendent H. Hollas, Skipton Division. 17.3.33.
Lady Divis ional Superintendent Miss M. Darby, Derby urs ing Division. 17.3.33.
Ambulance Officer E. Dixon, Old Roundw ood and Os sett Division. 17·3·33·
Ambulance Officer H. J. Seward, Harehills Di v ision, Leeds Corps. 17·3·33·
No. 6 DISTRICT
Divisional Surgeon F. T. HarringtOn, North Shiclds Nursin g Di vision orth Tyneside Corps. 6-4-33. No. 8 DISTRICT.
Superintendent T. A. Betts, Robertsbridge Division. 21.3.33.
No. 10 DISTRICT.
Lady District Officer Miss L. Haggar. 26.1.33.
Lady Corps Officer M. E. King, Corps. 12.4.33.
Lady Divisional Superintendent MISS Hutton, Beechholme NurSIng Division. 21.3.33.
RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED WITH REGRET. No. I DISTRICT.
Divisional Surgeon S. Gordon, Bromley-by-Bow Nursing Division. 12·4·33· "
Divisional Surgeon e. F. Gar6tt, City Club and Institute Division, Leicester Corps. 24.3.33.
Superintendent H. H. Heatherley, City Club and Institute Division, Leicester Corps. 10-4.33.
o. 3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.
Superintendent W. G. Evers, Brierley Ilill Di, is.1C!n. 3).3,?Ambulance ·. Officer G. Evans, Handsworth DIVISIon, Birmingham " C" Corps. 17.3.33.
Ambulance Officer W. G. Mills, Tipton Parish Division. 3.3.33.
Ambulance Officer e. G. Tolley, Brierley Hill Division. 3.3.33. o 4 DISTRICT.
Divisional Surgeon A. N. Gordon, Darwen ursing Division. 17.3.33
Divisional Surgeon T. O'Connell, Openshaw (G e.R.) Division. 17+33·
Divisional Surgeon J. O Keeffe, Leigh Division. II.4.33.
Lady Divisional Superintendent Miss S. Booth, Ulverston Nursing Division. 9.3-33.
Lady Divisional Superintendent frs. Peck, Manchester Nursing Division. 5.4.33.
Lady Divisional Superintendent A. Silverwood, \'<-ilmslow Nursing Division. 13+33.
"\mbulance Officer A. E. Lancaster Division. 21.3.33.
Cadet Officer E. Rawlings, Heywood Division. 3.3.33.
Lady Cadet Officer A. Preston ursing Didsion. 24.3.33.
o. 5 DISTRICT.
Diyisional Surgeon \\ II. Craig, Retford Division. 17 .3.33.
Divi"ional Surgeon \'V'. H. G. i\L Lin g, Keighley" B" Division, Keighley Corps. 17.3.33..
Superintendent J. Proudfoot, RIpon DIVISIOn. 17.3.33.
Ambulance Officer B. J. Copestake, J\dderley Green Division. 13·3·33· dAb ' D'"
l\ursing Officer P. E. Hay ocks, comurslng IYlSlon. 17.3.33.
' ursing Officer A. Raw, Haworth r--:ursin g Division. 17.3.33.
Lady Ambulancc Officer J\l. Reynolds, l \comb ursin g Division. 17·3·33·
10. 9 DISTRICT.
Transport Officer O. Chapman, Pendeen Di,ision. 28.3.33.
o. 10 DISTRICT.
Cadet Superintendent L \X R. Pease, Clacton Division. 3· 3. 33. REMOVED FROM ROLL OF BRIGADE. No. 4 DISTRICT.
Corps Officer J. T. Roughlc y, Bolton Corps. 3.3.33.
CORPS REGISTERED. No. 3 (WESTER. ) DISTRI CT South W'o rcestershire Corps. 17.3.33. o. 6 DISTRICT. Sunderland Corps. 11.4.33.
DIVISIONS RE-NAMED. No. 5 DISTRICT. \lsager Division to bc .l\lsager, Burt Lane and Talke Division. 17·3·33· Lecds Tramways Division to be Leeds City Tramways and Transport Division. 17.3.33.
DIVISIO S REGISTERED. No. I DISTRICT. KingstOn Division. 24.3.33.
o. 3 (WE TER.. ) DISTRICT. \'{al all Wood Division , \'\ 'al all and District Corps. 21.3.33. No. 4 DISTRICT.
CADET DIVISIO S REGISTERED. No. I DISTRICT. Richmond Cadet Division. 14.3.33. No. 2 DISTRICT. Boscombe Cadet Nursing Division. 5.4.33. NO.4 DISTRI CT Bardsea Cadet Nursing Division. 10+33. Heywood Cadet Division. 11.4· 33. DIVISIONS DISBANDED. o. 5 DISTRICT. Braimes Works Division. 17.3.33. No. 8 DISTRICT. Worthing Nursing Division. 13.3.33. CADET DIVISIO S DISBA DED. o. 6 DISTRICT. De la Pole Cadet Division. 12+33. o. 9 DISTRICT. Illogan Cadet Division. 13.3.33. Truro Cadet Division. 13.3.33. DEATHS. o 3 (WESTER.. ) DISTRICT. Lady Divisional Superintendent Mrs. ::'.1. Firm, Kinver ursing Division, Dudley and District Corps. 8. I. 33. No. 9 DTSTRICT. Cadet Officer D. Reynolds, Pendeen Division. 24· 3· 33. CORRECTIO TO BE CORPS OFFICER. o. 4 DISTRICT. Horace Greenhalgh, Bolton Corps, 31.8,33 should bt 31.8'32.
The
St. John Ambulance Brigade (Overseas).
[OVERSEAS]
Thc Chief Commissioner has sanctioned the follo\.ving appointments, promotions, Ctc., during the monrh: \1.) TRALlA EW So 'TH \X 'ALES DISTRICT
Ianlv Di\ ision.-A. H. James to be D ivisional Superinten dent "On probation" from September 17,1932, vice H. J. \'\lilliams, whose resignation is accepted with regret.
CA 'A DA.
O"T\RIO DISTRICT
St. Thomas Central Nursing Di\ ision.-e. ]. ::'.IcKillop, )'LD .• to be Divisional Surgcon. I.3.33.
Toronto Transportation Di\ ision.-e. D. Gos age, ::'.I.D., to be Di\i ional Surgeon. 1.1.33.
Toronro Central ursing Di\-ision .-Re ignation ofLadr Divisional uperintendent G. Bayler accepted with regret. ZI.2.33. Q UEBEC DISTRICT.
Nursing Officers H. Dunlop, L Phillips, G. Colley transferred to Resene. 1.1.33.
The Chief Commi sioner regrets to announce the death of Dr. J. \. Campbell, Di\'isional Surgeon for 16 years of the r. Thomas Central 1 ursing Division, Canada, and a keen worker for the .-\ssociation. His death will bc much felt in the Ontario District of the Brigade O\'crseas.
The following 'e\.\' Di,·i ion ha, c been registered :7th (Bokaro Coalfields) E.l.Rly. Di\'ision Indian Headquarters, formed 18-7.)2.
o. I Port Police, Calcutra Police Corps, '0 2 Di tricr, I - dia, formed 1.1.33.
No. 12 Dock Police, Calcutta Police Corps, 1 o. 2 District, India, formed 1.1.33.
Tauranga Di vision, Auckland District, New Zealand, formed 3.10, H. Huntly ursing Division, \uckland Districr, ew Zealand, forrred 21.12.3 2
Thames Division, Auckland Di crict, e,, Zealand, formed 29. 10.)2. Glen f\fton-Pukemiro Division, Auckland District, New Zealand, formed 28.11.32.
Priory for Wales e
HEADQUARTERS: P riory House, 4, Cathedral Road, Cardiff.
BRIGAD
E NEWS.
APP O INTi\IE TS, lARCH, 1933.
The following appointments, promotions, resignations, change of ritles of Divisions, transfer of Sections and new Divisions have been approyed by the ommissioner for Wales:
CO RPS SECRETARY. COUNTY CENTRE.
Corps Secretary (Reserve) Gwilyn Jones, Llynfi Valley Corps
28.2·33· DIVISIONAL SURGEO S. BORO(;GH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.
Gerald Harry Dymond, B.Sc., 1I.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Ferndale Division.
2503·33·
Levy Hoffman, 1LR.C.S., L.R.C.P., l\faerdy Division. 25·3·33· Arthur Coleman, L.R.C.P., L.i\LS.S.A., Tylorstown Division. 2503·33· DIVISIO NAL SUPERINTENDENT.
CAR:\IARTHE..'lSH1RE Cfu'lTRE.
Ambulance Officer William David 1forgan, Burry Port and Pembrey Town Division. 9.3·33·
A\1BULA CE OFFICERS. CE, TRE.
Sergeant Joseph Price Jones, Burry Porr and Pembrey Town Di\rision. 9·3-33· COUNTY CENTRE.
Private John Hugh Jones, Cwmdu Division. 3°-3-33.
BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.
Sergeant Hugh Thomas Jones, United National Division. 25-3-33.
Scrgeant William Davey Willmott, Ynyshir Division. 25.3.33. CADET SUPERINTENDE TS.
J\10N1IOuTHSH1RE CE TRE.
Priyate \,\ illiam Raymond Jones, Blackwood Division. 28.2.33.
BOROuGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.
Private George York Penny, Lady Lewis Division. 25.3.33
Corporal Treyor Jones, Maindy and Eastern o. Cadet Division
27·3·33·
Corporal John Owen, Maindy and Eastern o. 2 Cadet Division q·3·33· CADET OFFICERS.
BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.
Private \'\' illiam James Davies, l\1aerdy Division. 25-3-33.
Corporal Thomas Morton Brookes, Tylorstown Division. 25 -3- 33. RESIG ATIO S ACCEPTED WITH REGRET.
GLAMORGAN Cou ' TY CENTRE.
Corps Secretary G\"\]n Phillips, Llynfi Valley Corps. 14. 1. F.
Divisional Surgeon T. R. Bryant, Ffaldau Institute and Garw Division. 3+33·
Divisional Superintendent T. J. Griffiths, Llangeinor Division.
3°·3'33·
BOROUGH OF 1<1E.RTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.
Ambulance Officer John Evans, Dowlais Police Division. 6+33.
CHA GE OF TITLES OF DIVISIONS.
GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.
Garth (;\laesteg) Division to Cwmdu Division. 30.3.33.
Garth (:\faesteg) Cadet Division to Cwmdu Cadet Division. 30.3.33. TRA "SFER OF SECTIO
GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.
Pontyrhyll Section, Llangeinor Division to Ffaldau Institute and Garw Division. 30·3·33·
CADET DIVISIO S REGISTERED.
GLAMORGAN COL'NTY CENTRE.
Nantymocl Cadet Nursing Division, Bridgend and District Corps.
26.9.3 2
Heolycyw Cadet Nursing Division, Bridgend and District Corps.
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1<fERIONETHSHIRE CENTRE.
Blaenau Festiniog Cadet Ambulance Division.
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PLA, 's FOR H R.H. THE PRIOR'S VISIT.
Welshmen a nd \"Velshwomen throughout the Principality are looking forwar d with great interes t to the eagerly awai ted visit of the Prior, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, now fixed for Thurs d ay, May I, a day which will be acclaimed as an occasion of ou t standing importance not only in the history of the Priory, but in the public life of Wales
The Chapter will meet as usual in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Cardiff, at 11 a.m., and the Sub-Prior will afterwards entertain the members to luncheon in the Luncheon Room. At one o'clock the Sub-Prior, Principal Secretary, and Lord Mayor of Cardiff will leave for the Splott Aerodrome, where His Royal Highness is expected to arrive at 1.15 p.m. After a short visit to the City Hall, he will proceed in the dignified robes of a Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order to St. John's Church, for the Unveiling of the Memorial to Sir Herbert Lewis, K.B.E. At this Church, on March I, 1919, the Priory held a Service of Thanksgiving for the cessation of hostilities; and the late Dr. John Owen, Bishop of St. David's, in his address on that occasion said that the creation of the Priory would enable the Order to render increased service to the Welsh ation. During the subsequent fourteen years, the work of the Order has certainly developed to a degree which has, no doubt, exceeded even the expectations of those who assembled at the inaugural gatherings on that occasion; and now the inception of the Priory and all it stands for is to be commemorated in this Church by the erection of a Memorial bearing the following inscription:
PRIOR Y FOR W/ ALES OF THE VE ERABLE ORDER OF THE HOSPITAL OF ST. JOH OF JERU ALEM. IN RE:-'IEl\IBRANCE OF SIR HERBERT D. WI. LEWIS, K.B.E., Knight of Grace, Principal Secretary and Commissioner, Died 23rd January, 193 I, upon whose initiative the Priory for Wales was founded, 1918, this Tablet was erected by Officers and Members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade and friends, and unveiled by the Prior, H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF \Y/ ALES, A.D. 1933.
The Service, which commences at 2 p.m., will be attended by members of the Order in Wales, representatives of the Brigade, the subscribers to the Memorial Fund, the Honorary Life Membership, in addition to which the City of Cardiff will be officially represented by the Lord Mayor and Corporation and the public life of Wales by the Mayors and Mayoresses and Welsh Members of Parliament.
\"Veather permitting, there will be a procession at the conclusion of the Service from the Church to the City Hall, in which H.R H. will take his place as Prior; and the ancient sword unearthed on the site of the Slebech Commandery and loaned to the Priory by the present owner of Slebech Hall, the Baron de Rutzen, which will be carried by Lieut -Colonel W. Bickerton Edwards, C.B.E., in his capacity as Assistant Commander of Slebech, will add to the historic interest of the occasion.
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Nearly one thousand people will be present at the Assembly Room, City Hall, at 3 p .m., where the Prior will conduct an Investiture of Members admitted to or promoted in the Order since the last \X'elsh Investiture by His Royal Highness in 1921.
CENTRE RE PORTS
BRECKNOCKSHIRE CENTRE.
Following the tremendous strides made in the development of Ambulance work during the past year under the leadership of the Commissioner for the County, Lieut.Colonel e. G. Cole Hamilton, e.G., e.M G., D .S.O., a well-attended meeting was held at Brecon on March 2, with the object of forming a County Committee representative of all interests.
The Centre President, Lord Glanusk, explained that the meeting had been called at the request of the Commissioner, who gave an outline of the aims of the movement, and expressed the hope that the way in which the wor k had been taken up in many of the towns during the year was indicative of the manner in which it would go ahead with the support of the County throughout the whole area, in order that in course of time every town and village would have its First Aid and Home Nursing Classes and, where possible, units of the Brigade. He explained the Medical Comforts Depot Scheme, and other directions in which service might well be rendered; and was pleased to say that arrangements had been made to organise a flag day to raise a centre fund to finance the various undertakings.
A Committee was subsequently appointed under the Presidency of the Right Hon. Lord Glanusk, D.S.O., with Brigadier-General R. P. T. Hawksley, e.M.G., D.S.O., as Chairman, and the Hon. Mabel Bailey as Lady President.
Centre Competit;on.- The first Centre Competition organised in Brecknockshire was held at Brecon, when no less than nineteen teams entered in the three competitions, which were watched by a number of people, including the Commissioner with Mrs. and Miss Cole-Hamilton, the Hon. :Mabel Bailey, Sub-Commissioner G. Roblings, Staff Officer Arden Coppage, Alderman David Powell, O.B.E. (Deputy Mayor), Captain Caedyn Evans, Dr. A. G. Gibson, Dr. T. K. Jordan, Dr. H. E. \"'V'atson, and Major E. F. Cockroft Hay.
Drs. E. Llewellyn, M. Llewellyn, and Rees Jones, all of Cardiff, adjudicated, and the winning teams were as under:
Open Competition for Glanusk, Shield .' Penrhos Team. Novice Test for Shield presented fry Colonel Gough.' Glydach and District A. Cadet Cup.' Clydach.
The medals for the individual tests were won by P. S. W. Williams, Brecon (Open), P. e. Hibbert, Clydach A. (Novice), and Cadet Howard Jones, Abercrave, who received their awards at the hands of the Deputy Mayor.
GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.
Treforest A2vards.-Sub-Commissioner A. Seaton presided at the annual presentation meeting of the Treforest Division at the Park Boys' School, where he was supported by County Councillor Arthur Pearson, Mrs. (Dr.) Williams, Cilfynydd, Dr. G. M. Mitchell (D ivisional Surgeon), Corps Supt. Hewer, Corps Secretary H. C lift,
Supts . \"'V'm. Thompson, Treforest, and Lewis Owen, Cilfynydd.
Councillor Arthur Pearson said that one of the prob lems of to-day was the correct use of leisure; and therefore he did not think that in these days of high speed, when the danger of accidents had greatly increased, that they could spend their time in a better manner than in preparing for emergencies by studying Ambulance \Vork.
Mrs. (Dr.) Tudor Williams distributed Home Nursing Certificates; and in the absence owing to illness of Staff Officer W. Goddard, the Corps Secretary received on the latter's behalf a walking stick suitably inscribed in recognition of the many years' faithful service M1'. Goddard had rendered. Capt. Seaton associated himself with these remarks, and said he perso nally was under a deep debt of gratitude to Officer Goddard for the ready assistance he had given him when he first assumed the office of SubCommissioner for Pontypridd.
V otes of thanks to Councillor Pearson and Mrs. \X1illiams were passed; and the company subsequently indulged in dancing, music being provided by J Clarke's band, and Mr. J. Morgan acting as M.e.
Resolven Divisiol1.-Following the recent snowstorm, members of the Resolven Division received an S.O.S. from the local Police Sergeant to assist in the search for a man who was known to have crossed the mountain during a heavy fall of snow three days previously. Every member took part in the systematic search, and after many hours the man was found sheltering in a disused farmhouse on the mountain -s ide with slight injuries, which were quickly treated.
The happy evening spent by the same unit on March 18 showed that the so cial side of the work at Resolven is not neglected. The occasion was the annual social, held at the Sardis Vestry, in which the Nursing Division joined. Mter tea waS served, Supt. E. Harries presided at a concert, including community singing, conducted by Ambulance Officer W. A. Thatcher; and the measure of enjoyment all present derived reflected great credit on the organising ability of Corporal D. S. Evans and Private G. Orrells.
1\10N\fQUTHSHIRE CENTRE.
The competitive spirit has been kept at a high level during the past month by means of the eliminating competitions held in the various Centres of the Priory in order to select Ambulance and Nursing Teams to compete in the Welsh Brigade Final Competitions.
Seven Monmouthshire teams who succeeded in preliminary contests entered the competition for the" White Horse" Shield at the Church Hall, Blackwood, on March 2 5. The judges were Dr F. Sullivan and Dr. W. McKendrick; and Captain S. T. Beard, O.B.E., SubCommissioner for Monmouthshire, presided, supported by Staff Officer G. H. elms, Pontypool.
Given in the order of merit, the result of the competition was as follows: Tredegar, theory 108, practical 52, total 160; Celynen ( ewbridge) 103, 54, 157; Cwm (Ebbw Vale) lIO, 42, 152; Bedwas 10 7, 45, 152; Pontypool 103,48, 15 I; Abertillery 106,44, 150; Blaenavon 93,3 6, 129. The winning team, viz., Tredegar, included Messrs. G. A. Trace, e. Wathan, E. Philllps, T. James, W. Moyle, an d D. G. Jones (captain).
There was a large gathering of Brigad e Officers and the arrangements were carried out by Blackwood Division.
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As A bertillcry was the only nursing team, there was no competition for the Griffiths Cup; and Abertillery nurses will, therefore, represent the County at Cardiff.
RaiiJl'rl)' _il)lbu/(/I/ce rr ·ol'k -Abergavenny ] unction, London, fidland and cottish Railway, Ambulance Team won for the third time the Sir Thomas \,Tilliams Challenge hield in competition with six other teams at the Gre'at \\ estern Railway In titute, Tewport; and so fine was the general work that only 22 points separated the seven teams. l1r. C H. Tair, District Goods and Passenger Ianager at Abergavenny, said in the course of his remarks that in these days, with railwaymen being transferred to different areas, the personnel of Ambulance Teams had to be changed frequently, and the fact that the enthusiasm had been fully maintained, indicated the intense interest there was in Ambulance \X ork. Dr. Hamilton said he and Dr. S. l1cCormac had been highly pleased with the standard all round; not one team had made a bad mistake.
The Commissioner for 110nmouthshire, Colonel Sir Joseph Bradney, CB., who, with Lady Bradney, presented the hield and Prizes, commented upon the fine work being done by hi s Sub-Commissioner, Captain S. T. Beard, O.B.E., the Hon. District Ambulance Secretary; and his remarks were endorsed by 11t. Tait. fro Trevor Roberts, Divisional Traffic uperintendent at Newport, for the Great \'\fe stern Railway, remarked that last year there " Tere ,000 men on the London, Midland and Scottish Railway who were able to render First _ \id.
J 1o/lll/ou/b Division' s Achievelllelll.- The President of 10nmouth Division, hjor A. Reade, D.S.O., in presid' ng at the annual meeting at Monmouth Priory Street School, where he wa s supported by Dr. J. C Gibson, recalled that both he and the Vice-President, Captain L. Twi s ton Davies, suggested at la st year's meeting that they would like to obtain a new Ambulance Car which would be the pride of the town; and it was pleasing to think that twelve months afterwards, they could compare that desire with an accomplished fact, as the y had achieved their object 111 obtaining an l\mbulance.
Mr. A. E. Powell, Divisional Hon. Secretary, in pre senting his eighth annual report, stated that at the end of the year, the strength of the Divi sion showed an increase of 13 0 er 193 and the number of public duties performed by the members durin g the year were z83, compared with 197 the previous year. The Ambulance Car was used for the conyeyance of sick and injured persons on 30 occasions, and altogether 720 miles were covered. All cases of removal by ambulance ·were considered carefully by the Committee, and in fourteen instances no charge was made owing to the financial position of the patient, while in several instances the charges were reduced.
The outstanding event was the Carnival, which realised £208 I2s., and great credit was due to Mr. R. E. \,(/ilson, the Carnival Secretary, who worked hard towards its success. The Secretary's report and that of the Treasurer were adopted.
Divisional Supt. G. H. Muschamp proposed the reelection of Major Reade as President. He said Major Reade had been with them ever since they began, and he trusted that he would fill the same position for many years. Ambulance OHicer Rees Morgan seconded, and the proposition was carried.
Returning thanks, Major Reade said he had been their President from the formation of the Division. He had seen
the growth of the Division, and he felt proud of it. He appealed to the young men to join the Division, and referred with regret to the departure of Dr. Vinter from the town, adding that they ,,'ere fortunate to have uch a personality as Dr. Gibson to follow in his footsteps.
Captain Twiston Davies YiraS unanimou s ly re-elected Vice-President, and was referred to as a great stalwart of the Division.
BOROl GTT OF RHONDDA CENTRE.
First Aid knowledge of a very creditable s tandard was exhibited at a Cadet Competition held in the new Ambulance Hall, Ynyshir, on fonday, March 13.
The Cadets competed for a medal, kindly given by ergt, \'( ' P. Bodman, \" / attstown (Secretary, Lower Rhondda Ambulance Corps), and the test was the best method of dealing with a case of insensibility.
At the close, the adjudicator, ergeant k Bodman, d eclared Cadet Joseph Jones winner of the medal with 38 points. The next in order of merit was Thomas F. Knipe with 28 (awarded a special prize), while Thomas \'('illiams came third with 20 rnarks.
Sergeant \'( H. Knipe (President of the Ynyshir J\mbulance Diyision) formally presenting the medal, warmly complimented the " inner on hi s success. 1Ie hoped the medal would be an incentive to him to go forward to further success, and to others to stri, e to c"\.c el in this noble and valuable w o rk.
Crn or C l\RD1FF CE
The Commissioner for Cardiff, l\lr. James A \'{/ dson, llgain had cause for pride in his Police Team, who secured highes t marks in the Cardifl Centre Competition held at the Law Courts on April I.
Teams· of men competed for th L Commi ssioner's Cup presented by lr. Hugh 1\1. Inglec.lew a::, Fir"t Commissioner for Cardifr; and ursing teams [or the \\I'()men's Cup presented by the late tafT" Officer Dr. de Vere Hunt; while the accompan) ing reward was the honour of representing the City in the \V'el sh Brigade lllltS
The following was the order of the award s :Commiss ioner's Cup: Cardiff City Police (185 D, Barr) Dock (165t), CardifF Emergency (158), Cardi fr City Division (132). Women's Cup: Barry "A" (163), Cardiff Emergency (159!), Barry" B " (lIo -D·
The Commissioner for Cardiff expre ssed delight that the police had triumphed, more especially becau se the standard of all the teams was yery high.
Mrs. Temple Morris presented the trophies, and 11r O. Temple Morris, M.P. (who has been recently appointed Treasurer) proposed thanks to the doctors and others concerned in the proceedings.
\BERDARE Cn,TRE.
The Competition for the Dr. Milne Challenge Bowl in the annual contests of the Cynon Valley Corps, held at the \'\forkmen's I lall, Cwmaman, on aturday, April I, resulted in the Duffryn Aman team securing the trophy for the seventh time. The second team was Aberdare, third Duffryn Aman B, and fourth Cwmaman.
The result of the Cadet contest was as follow s : 1st, Aberdare; 2nd, Cwmaman.
In the ursing Section, three teams contested the Gower Davies Shield, but the Judges withheld the award.
Vol. 6. No.6.
THE JOURNAL OF THE VENERABLE ORDER OF THE
The « St. John Ambulance Gazette JJ is published on the Isf of each month. The Annual Subscription is 31. 6d. post jree,· single copies 3d.
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CONTENTS. PAG!!
Editorial 1+3
Order of St. John T H Annual Cornpetitions, 1933 1-J.5
Impressions of the Final Competition 1-J.6
Brigade Finals I-J.7
Interesting <:;ase Reports _ 15 c Questions and Answers 15 0
Camp for Officers and l\Jembers of Di\ isio ns and St. John V.A.O.'s 15 1 Brigade O verseas 15 2 Inter-Railwav Ambulance Competltlon, T 93 3 153
The V.A.O: Emergency Hospital 15+ ['he Hospitallers Club 15 6 Talks on First Aid and Competition work 157 Annual Re-Examination 15 8 Priory for Wales 159
CHANCERY OF THE ORDER, ST. JOHN'S GATE, LONDON, E.C. JlIne, I933·
BRIGADE FI ALS.
Once again we are happy to be able to congratulate all those who were responsible for the organi ation and staging of Brigade Finals, and to especially
congratulate Horsham and Southampton on carrying off the cc Dewar" and" Perrott" Shields respectively.
Generally, we cannot do better than quote the message sent out by the Chief Commissioner, who, in thanking all the Officers who assisted in the Finals Competition for their valuable services, said that the selection and staging of tests, the judging and control of the various competitions-which were taking place simultaneously with a bare margin of time-demanded a standard of efficiency and organisation of a high order.
The Chief Commissioner thought, too, that the general arrangements worked without a hitch; that the judging was excellent, and that the staff work could not have been excelled.
He concluded by saying that although the ubPrior had already referred to the subject, he wished particularly to thank the large number of member of the medical profession for the great amount of time and thought which they had devoted to the competitions, with such highly satisfactory results.
\""(1e publish in this issue marking heets, too-ether with the judges' opinions and general results, wh.ich we hope will be useful to those who \vere unable to attend, and in congratulating the winner we al 0 congratulate the losers, who may console themselves with the old proverb: "If at first you don't succe d, try, try again! "
HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM
PRJ(E THREEPEl\CF 3 6 Per Annum, Post Frfe
ORDER OF ST. JOHN.
HEADQ UARTER NOTES.
Ophthalmic Hospital.
On Friday, April 7, His Excellency the High Commissioner for Palestine and Transjordan, LieutGeneral Sir Arthur Wauchope, r--::.C.B., C.1VLG., c.r.E., D.S.O., officially opened the Annexe of the St. John Ophthalmic Hospital in Jerusalem, in the presence of the members of the Order living in or near Jerusalem and all others interested in the work of the Order in the neighbourhood.
The Chancellor of the Order, Lieut.-General Sir Aylmer Hunter-Weston, K.C.B ., D.S.O., R.E., M.P., was present, and also the Re gistrar of the Order, Colonel J. T. Woolrych Perowne, V.D., T.D., who is also Honorary Secretary of the Hospital Committee.
Lady Hunter-Weston and Mrs. Perowne were also present. His Excellency at the same time unveiled the Hunter-Weston Memorial in the Annexe which has been erected by Lady Hunter-Weston to commemorate the Chancellorship of her husband and of his collateral ancestor, Sir William Weston, the last but one of the pre-Reformation Priors of the Order in England.
Opportunity was taken of the gathering to present to the Warden the gold watch which had been presented to him by Chapter-General to replace the one of which he was robbed on the Jericho Road in ovember, 1931. This was done in a few felicitous and well-chosen words by the Chancellor.
Lord and Lady Allenby and the recently-appointed Bishop in Jerusalem, and Mrs. Graham Brown inspected the Hospital during their stay in Jerusalem i n April and were very pleased at all they saw of the work of the Order in its Ophthalmic Hospital.
LIBRARY AND MUSE M.
Last month we called attention to the crosses in the Museum which marked the property of the Order in Leeds. The following extract from "Registrum munimentorium et evidentiarium, etc., Prioratus Hospitalis Sic. Johis Jerlm in Anglia," dated 144 2 and preserved in the British Museum throws an interesting light upon the importance the Order placed upon these visible signs of their 6wnership.
Charter of Gilbert Ie Cordwaner of Bumsted Steeple (i.e., Helion Bumpsted, Essex). r have granted to the Hospitallers an acre of land with the
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houses thereupon built, which Robert, son of Jordan, first 'gave (opposite the Steeple) at Bum sted, and assigned to them 3d. rent out of the said land and the building, to be paid every year on the day of the brotherhood in the said church of Bumsted, to hold in frank-almoin for the souls of his ancestors and successors, and the cross of the Hospital was then to the house built on the said acre, which is more than 100 years since : And the first donor of the said land and rent was Rob ert on f Jordan, as we have said above, and to him succeeded as holder thereof William son of Robert; and the third was Walter son of William; and the fourth William son of Walter; and the fifth is Gilbert Ie Cordewaner, who now holds, who is brother of the said William, who had no issue; and the cross has always stood there; and all of them in succession gave one-third of their goods to the said Hospital, and the said Gilbert has given one-third of the goods of his said brother William, and paid his relief to Brother William de uttested, Master of Mapeltrested, for he gave him 4S. for the whole. And now comes William Brien, clerk, and has violently and unjustly thrown down that Hospital cross from the said house, and intends to retain and appropriate to himself the said rent, and all the right of the Hospital, because the said land is of his fee. And therefore the said William is cited. But Robert Brien, father of the said William, formerly threw down that cross of the Hospital from the said house and was impleaded for it before the body of the councillors of the Hospital, and convicted, and upon judgment given, he had the cross replaced on the said house. Also the said Robert quitclaimed to Brother William de uttested, then Master, in full court at Boblowe any resistance to that cross for ever upon that house, and all right in the said land.
London Clinic.
We congratulate Sir Leonard Hill, F.R.S., general supervisor of the London Clinic, on the success of his broadcast appeal on behalf of the Clinic a week or two ago.
Up to May 3I the sum of £436 had been received, mostly in small sums.
The authorities of the Clinic are very gratified at this response, as it is an indication that the help and relief afforded b y the different treatments given there are appreciated by the patients.
Annual Competitions, 1933.
Under the direction of THE CHIEF COMMISSIO ER, MAJOR-GE ERAL SIR JOB. DC CA , K.C.B. C.M.G." C.V.O. D.S .O. Assisted by TIlE SECRETARY OF TIlE BRIGADE, MA.jOR P. G. D J\RVIL-S nTJI, C.B.E. Programme.
THE" DEWAR " CHALLENGE SH IELD, " Ec( 115" Cn.\LLE. GE CUP AND" TRn.IBLE" TROPIlY CO\IPFTlTTO'-' (Open to Teal/IS jrom Ambulallce DiIJisiOIlS oj tbe Bri/!,ade) TUE "PERROTT" CHALLENGE SHIELD, "CORBET FLETCHER," " CHALl\rERS " TROPHIES AND "TIlE LADY J\lOU'\ITG \RRET" CUP CO\IPETITIO"J (Open to Teall/s jrolll \'ursing Dil'isiolls oj tbe Bri.f!,ade)
Challenge Shields, Cups, Trophies and Prizes presented hy H.R.H PRINCESS ALICE, COU TE OF ATHLO JE, V.A. Dame (,ralld Cro.rs oj the Ordll" oj St.johll, 1'\1 THF c;-; \RDI'N,\T ABOUT 5.0 P.,r. Gl. IRD OF BY O. ( PRL CE OF \X';\ LES\) DrsTRI cT. Commissioner: Lieut.-Colonel r. 1\. Brooks,
O J.\I\!ITTEb [-'OR TIlE \ TIOl': OF TE T (Blue Armlet)
Cbalr/IJall: Colonel C. 1. Ellis, C.\LG., T.D., M.D., A.:\1.S.(T,), urgeon-in-Chief.
T "ire -Chairman.' 1 Corbet Fletcher, ill. \., M.B., B.Chir., \I.R.C.S ., L.R.C. P. , \ssistant urgeon-in-Chief.
R. L. E. Downer, M.D. (County Commissioner, alop and Herefordshire, 7 District).
Captain r. E. Bendix, 7\l.R.C.S., L.R .C. P ( Di strict Surgeon, -0. I ( Prince of \'{ale 's) District) ; H. E. Rawlence, \1.D. F.R.C. ., L.R.C.P. (District Office r, 0.2 District) ; Gladys E. \'\ ilkinson, \I.R , L.R.c...P. (Diyis ional Surgeon, o. -+ Dim'ict); C. R. Croft, B \., B.Ch., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Di"isional Surgeon, o. 9 District).
III Cbargl' oj Patil'llts' Make-lip: \Tajor J. F. C. Hossack, 1-. R.C.S.(L.) (Comm issioner, n. 10 District).
CO\IPETITrO"l SECRET\RY: I I. J. \\ riggles\ orth.
Jlldil'idllal alld Dllal Pracliral Tests 11';lh Oral Questiolls : Maj or \'\ \.nderson, \1.B., h.B. ub-Commissioner Pri ory for \'\ 'ales) ; Capt. ]. J\.. Henton White, M.D., FR E. (County Commissioner, County of Birming ham ( 10. 3 District) ; Lieut.-Colonel G. 11. L. lIammerton, C.M.G., D 0., T.D., L.R.C.P. & S. (Corps uperintendcnt, 1 O. 5 Distr ict).
Team Tesl.' Capt. \V. Hammer, n1.R S., L.R.C.P. (Cou nty Surgeon, o. 1 (Prince of \'('ales' s) District).
UlliformJ: E. J\. Richards (Commissioner, o. 8 (Duke of COI1naught's) District); Capt. \'V. Goodley, 1\1.c. ( \ssistant Commissioner, o. (Prince of \X ales' ) Di str ict) THE" PERROTT" CHALLENGE 1I1LLD, " CORRET FIYT('IHR " 1 ND " CII \l \IERS" TROPHIES AND " Till; LADY \loUf'TG.'\RRET" UP. IlIdll idllal alld Dflal Practical Tests ll'ith Ora! QuestiOIlJ: (First \id ) J I. R. J\Ic \lecnan, 1\[ D. (Diyisional Surgeo n, o. 8 ( Duke of Connaught's) District) (llome u rs in g) l\li' U. \\ att (Matron, Royal IIosp ital, Richmond) ; (Bedmaking) Miss II. 1'.1. D arl ing (t\ssistant latron, Cr ydon General IIospital ).
i'C(lf1/ Test: (First Aid) Capt. j C. White Knox, tl.c., 7\LB., Ch.B. (I\ssistant Commissioner, o. (Prince or \X ales's) District) ([ lome ursing) J.\li ss llarvey, Sister (Tutor London llospita ) Ullifo rms.' 1\[rs. E. A. T\\'cedalc, c.B.E., i\.R.R.C., J.P. (Lady District uperintendcnt, o. 4 (Lancashire) District); Miss E. J\(. Rideout (Lady District Superintendent, o. (Prince of Wales's) District)
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A.\1BULJ\ CE COMPETlT10 S. CmEI" STEWARD: .l'leu'ards alld Orderlies.' ,\s sistant Commissioner II. C. Else. STEW\RDS: (White \rmlets)
Tealll Test: District Officer E. E. Bowers and Superintendent J. Boulton.
IlJdividflal alld Dual Tesls .' Dis trict Officer J. Kemp, Count)' Officer A. J. Owens Britton, Corps Officer J. C. Ro gers, Corps Officer H. J Grace, Superintendent G. Thornton,
CHIEF TEWARD: Lady District uperintendcnt ::\[r C. Fahnsser. l \SS[ST.\'-'T CHIEF TE'" -'.RD Lad y District Superintendent :\[rs Lachlan Poner. TEW\RD : Tealll lui.' Lad, District Superintendent \[ rs. \L Birkbeck, Lad) County Officer Miss Hardie Jack on, and Lady Di\"isional uperintendent 1\li s D. B. Faber.
Illdil 'idllal and Dllal Tesls: (First A.id) Lady District Officer Lady Peters, \.R.R.C., and Lad) Corps Superintendent :\liss D. Y. Kalker; (Bedmaking) Lady County Officer ::\[rs. E. cott and Lad y Diyisional uperintendent'\[i B. (Home lursing) Lady District Officer :\liss \\ \. Glbsonand Lady County Officer '\[rs. L. Lm"ill.
Jilltrallce alld Reception: Lady District uperinrendent ::\[[s. \\ K. Bell, Lady District Officer Robinia, Yiscounte s :\lountgarret, O.B.E., and Lady District Officer '01r. 'I.. Pickering, J.P., J.\l.B.E ., \.R.R.C.
Teallls: (\\faitin g Room) Lady Di trict Officer "[iss H. :\1ay and Lady District Officer illrs. \1.
Conduelillg Trams: (Team Test) Lady ounty Offi cer '\Irs. R. Balsdon and Lady Corps uperintendenr::\Ii s D. Haye ; (lndl\ ldual Practical) Lady ounty Officer \1iss P. 1'.[, Orton and Lady Diyisional uperintendent D. Kn ott. (Team Test) Lady Di trict utgeon Dr. Ella \\'ebb '\f.B .E., M.D., Lad y District uperintendent \[rs. \L Harvcy Reeve, \.R.R.C. , and Lady County Officer Mrs. i F. Portcr, O.B.E. ; (Indiyidual -) Lady District uperintendent liss R. L. inclair (I orthern lreland ) and Lad y County Office r :ro[r. E.xR. \ndre\\'s.
P ER Ol'AL T.\FF TO TilE L.\DY PERI:--ITL"OF'lT-IN-CHIEF : Lady tatl Officer W s C. Lethbridge, C.B.E. \ssi tant Lady taff Officer \mbulance ister '\[iss Helena Perrott. SECRETARY TO LAD¥ UPERI:-JTE'IDL"T-I",-CHfEF: Ambulance ister Miss :ro1. Harrison.
1m pressions of the Final Compet,itions.
By R. L. E, Dow ER, M.D., M.R.C.S , M.C.O.G., County Commissioner, Salop and Herefordshire; Member of the Judge's Committee, 1933·
The great annual event has come and gone, and the Editor of the GAZETTE has asked me to give my impressions of this remarkable compet.ition. After seeing some of its inner workings, one is still left marvelling at the ease and smoothness with which it is carried through.
As in all great undertakings, success is only achieved by the thoroughness of the preliminary spade work Early in the year the Chief Commissioner, acting on the advice of his Surgeon and Assistant Surgeon-in-Chief, invites medical officers of the Brigade to act on the Judges' Committee, or as Judges. The task of the Judges' Committee is to prepare the tests which the competitors will be " put through" by the judges on the day.
Each member of the Committee is allotted a particular section of the competition, and after working out his problem with full particulars as to staging, marking, etc., he submits it to Colonel Ellis, Surgeonin-Chief, who scrutinises and discusses it in collaboration with Dr. Corbet Fletcher, Assistant Surgeonin-Chief. It is also sent to the doctor or trained nurse who is going to judge that section for his or her comments. When the original problem has circulated in this way a few times and has been searchingly reviewed, it is finally approved
Trained nurses of high rank and distinction, such as matrons or tutors of our large hospitals, are seJected to judge the strictly nursing portions of the tests, and on this occasion a lady surgeon was chosen to prepare one of the problems, a happy innovation
The judging of uniforms is left to non-medical officers of high executive rank.
On the evening before the Finals, the judges meet and dine together, at the competition venue, as the guests of the Chief Commissioner, and afterwards hold an informal conference, presided over by the B rigade Secretary, Major Darvil-Smith Each judge is handed his complete marking sheets and cards of instruction for the following day, and final instructions are given by Colonel Ellis. Test preparers and judges then inspect their own section and see that the setting of their test is all in order, while in the two big team tests Mr. J oseph Grossman, of Elstree, who is responsible for all the staging, is instructing his clever company of actors and actresses in what they have to say and do
I thought the settings were particularly effective this year, and special mention must be made of the small boy with the scooter, and of the alarming thunderstorm Practically, the whole of the ground
fl oor of the G rea t Cent ral Hotel is en gage d for t he purposes of the comp etition
All the minor characters, as we ll as the innumerable stage properties, medical and otherwise, required for the great production, have to be furnished by the immensely capable Competition Secretary, Mr. H. ] . Wrigglesworth.
The early start of 9 a.m. is aimed at on the final day, but a large amount of preparatory work has to be done on the actual morning, such as " making up " the patients (with Major Hossack as chief artist and " fatality-faker "), instructing them and the supers, and feverishly searching round for that missing muffin-man, turnip cutter, life-belt or meteorite! Once under way, the composers of the tests see that these are going smoothly for the judges, while Col. Eilis and D r. Corbet Fletcher are at hand to referee on any doubtful point
Space prevents more than a passing mention of the wonderful marshalling and convoying of the teams, the work of the stewards (here, again, the presiding genius being Mr. Wrigglesworth), or the luncheon which the great assembly enjoys at the invitation of the Order.
Special reference must be made to the work of Lady Perrott, Lady Superintendent-in-Chief, who supervises the nursing competitions, and arranges hospitality for all the lady competitors, and to her band of lady stewards, all officers of high rank, who add so much to the amenities of the day; also to Major Darvil-Smith for the excellent working of the actual presentation of trophies and prizes, on this occasion so gracefully performed by H.R.I 1. Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone.
Finally, I feel sure that the judges will all join with me in expressing their deep appreciation of the great kindness and consideration shown to them by General Sir John Duncan and his staff.
Indi v idual of Practical (with Male Officer.
Oral )
By DR. A. W ANDERSO
The intelligence and resource shown by all the officers in the general and special treatment of the case was very good Of course, mistakes were made, and of these the most serious were: Failure to give Mrs. Biggs time to relate the whole history of the accident as she had seen it On enquiring from Mrs. Biggs how the accident happened and when she had got as far as stating that the boiling liquid had ski ted up into the student's eyes, the candidate immediately interrupted and sent her to get hot water, etc. for treating the eyes, and failed to ask what happened subsequently.
Many candidates failed to turn off the gas or order the removal of the bucket and brush which had already caused an accident.
On examining the ears blood was seen in the right ear and running down the right cheek. The candidate should have informed the judge that there was blood in and around the right ear, and not asked the judge mechanically if there was bleeding from ears. He should then have asked if there was a wound of cheek or ear and the reply would have been" No." Following that, he should have asked if the blood was coming from within the ear channel, and he would have been told "Yes." Some candidates treated it as a wound of the cheek without asking whether or not there was a wound,
Candidates should have seen, personally, to the testing, etc., of the hot water bottles.
The staging of the test as arranged by London Headquarters left nothing to be desired.
Bri gad e Final s.
FRO}'I A W Ol\L\ " s POI T OF VIEW
Looking back through the years since the Brigade Finals were first held, one cannot help but notice the great improvement that has taken place both in staging and tests.
From a patient found lying on the room floor with the supposed bedroom divided off with a screen and cards given at intervals to the Officer; to a scene exceedingly well staged and realistically acted is a long step and very much more interesting for spectators.
This year the staging and acting for the tests was exceedingly well done, and the way the judges of the various tests gave their undivided attention to the competitors and the marking sheets of the whole of the teams from early morning until late in the afternoon is beyond all praise.
For the first time one of the tests was set by a woman, which is another step forward, especially so as it was a bedmaking test.
A little more room in the cottage would have been helpful to the competitors, but cottage rooms are often very small and" First-Aiders " have to make the best of what they find.
The holding of the Women's Individual and Dual Practice tests in the Mary lebone room this year was a great improvement as spectators could sit and see the three tests from the same point, and competitors and stewards were saved the journey downstairs.
One noticeable feature was that in many cases officers and members competing were more youthful. There is a marked improvement in the" bearing" of the teams and in the way they "put on" their uniform.
It was nice to see the Cadets making themselves useful, and the visit to St. John's Gate, the Museum, ! and the Competitions should be an inspiration to them.
The generous hospitality of " The Order," which enables officers and members to meet together socially, is much appreciated, and helps to bring the various districts into closer touch.
These Competitions are educational, interesting and instructive, and even the best team should carry away points for future use.
Brigade Finals.
By Dr. H. A. I.D., B.S, I
want to congratulate the individual officers examined by me. They did their work very smartly and thoroughly.
Considerable time was lost in finding the from the ear and the bruise on the right jaw which caused the fractured base.
The unconscious state of the patient must have been caused by some serious injury.
In one or two cases the eyes were attended to and bandaged before the hcemorrhage from the ear was discovered.
The bandaging and attention to the patient was all that could be desired.
Only one competitor tested the temperature of the body with the back of the hand on the chest.
The t'ransport of the patient was rather unsatisfactory. The bearers were not instructed sufficiently in their paces.
The answers to the oral questions were excellent.
I think the test was a very fair one and all the arrangements were most satisfactory.
The charwoman, patient and bearers did their parts splendidly.
To the Editor.
I recently picked tip a Silver fileda/lioll in the streets of Sa/isbmy" o. 276101, Reginald 111. Lallg/PI" Perhaps you 17Joltld advertise this fact in the Gazette J. and the O1JlJ1er can have sallie 011 application to tbe address below, if be lvi/I send stalllp for its retllm.
Yours faithflllf)', (Private) Robert H. Cossor.
7 1 111ead01v Road, SalisblllJI, I Filts.
Of course at all these competitions there is an element of nervousness, and if I may be allowed to criticise, the great mistake they all made after reading the Instruction Card was to rush to the patient immediately, instead of looking round to find out what he had been doing, and how the accident occurred. If each one had first established the cause of the accident, it would have saved a lot of time in attending to the patient. 147
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The "Dewar" Challenge Shield Competition.
INDIVIDUAL PRACTICAL (WITH ORAL).
TIME LIMIT, 15 lYIL'l UTES. WARNING AT 10. OFFICER OR IEMBER-I -CHARGE. NARRATIVE.
You are the caretaker in a science building, and live on the premises. It is a winter evening, and the onl y other occupants of the building are a student working late in the Chemistry Laboratory, and a charwoman (" Mrs. Biggs "), who is eng aged in cleaning it. Mrs. Biggs knocks at your door and says that the student has met with an accident, and is lying on the stone floor of the laboratory.
You know that there is a telephone in the building, and a small first-aid cupboard in the laboratory. Act STAGING OF TEST.
Labo rato r y w o rker s bench (a small dres ser would do for this), with shelves and various bottles of reag ents, one of which will be labelled " Bicarbonate of soda." On the bench a tripod and wire gauze wirh beaker of water ro represent vitriol, and glass rod-stirrer. Bunsen burner beneath, wirh imitation flame (if there is a gas supply rhe Bunsen should be actually lit), rubber tube and tap to turn off (or a spirit lamp actually burning with the "arer boiling). Alongside is a clear glass bottle of water labelled" Sulphuric acid," also matches, norebo o k and pencil. The re are other beakers about, a fluid pint measure, graduated in ounces, and a large bottle labelled "Pure water. " A g ainst the wall is a sink (a small marble-topped wash-hand srand ,,,ould answer), with tap, soap: and roller towel. Between rhe sink and the bench is an overturned bucket with scrubbing-brush and fl oor -cloth, and some water on the floor.
There is a small first-aid cupboard containing wool, medicated gauze, white lint, bandages, bottle of iodine, and bottle of castor oil. The student is lyin g semi-prone. His eyelids and peri-orbital regions a re marked with brown grease-paint to represent acid bums.
There is a sev ere bruise on the right lower jaw, and a free flow of blood from the right ear, sound side of face being uppermost. He is wearin g a short white coat.
Screens, which shut off the accident from view, divide the laboratory from the caretaker's room, where the candidate is introduced. Here there is a couch and a nre.
Rugs or blankets, hot-water bottles, kettle, and dessertspoon will be provided if asked for (meanwhile concealed).
No pouches to be worn by competitors.
OTE FOR JUDGE.
The student is supposed to have been stirring the boiling acid, when it " ski tes " up and burns his eyes, etc. Almost blinded, he makes fm the sink, trips over the bucket and strikes his lower jaw heavily on the edg e of the sink, sustaining a fractured base of skull through the tympanic plate, and concussion. Mrs. Biggs has left her bucket f o r the time being to go across to her bag (which contains a small bottle of spirits). She sees the whole occurrence, and will describe it in her own words, if requested. H the patient is left in her charge during the test, she will endeavour to give him a drink from her bottle.
A " g as-fitter" (and in the case of the Lady Officer, his " mate" also) "ill enter, at a sig nal from the judge, if required by the candidate to assist in transporting the patient.
Injuries: burn of eyes, bruise of lower jaw, fractured base of skull, concussIOn.
DETAILS OF TEST. Max. Marks.
I. Rapid approach
2. Leave patient as found
3. Ask "Mrs. Biggs" what she knows. (Details recoullted)
4 ote boiling acid, and turn off gas 2
} Instruct Mrs. Biggs to remove bucket and wipe up wa ter
6. Test if patient conscious by speech (I); touch (I). (1\ To respollse) 2.
7. Test breathing (shallow); take pulse (quick and lveak)
8. Rapid examination of vault of skull (I); neck (I)
9. Arms (I); legs (1). (Negative).. 2
10. Turn patient g ently on to back
11. ote burns of eyes (1); blood from ear (I); bruise of jaw (I)
12. Ask colour of face. (Pale except jor bUrt/s)
13. Immediately and copiously douche eyes with pure water
14. Keep head turned to sound side and low
15. Examine eyeballs. (IlJse/lsitive and red)
16. Undo tight clothing
17. Inquire if Mrs. Biggs can 'phone. (Yes)
18. Written message to Dr. A. (If out, to Dr. B.)
19. Stating" Severe burns of eyes and unconsciousness"
20. Douche eyes again
21. Test odom of breath. (Nil)
22. Examine nose (I); lips and tongue (I); teeth and gums (I). (Negative)
F. Renew cold to head (I); cold compress to jaw (1)
52. No smelling salts-intentional
53. Nothing by mouth-intentional
Doctor arrives. (Judge uJill act as doctor.)
54. Report acid burns of eyes (1); bruised jaw (I)
55. Fractured base of skull (1); concussion (I)
56. Treatment given (I); request for further orders (I) Total
ORAL QUESTIONS.
Q. Name other causes for fractured base?
A Fall?r blow on head (2); fall on feet (I); or lower spine (I)
Q. Why did you not plug the ear?
A. It would prevent the blood coming away and might produce compression
Q. Why did you place all antiseptic pad over ear?
A. To prevent germs reaching the brain
Q. Under ,vhat cause and lIarieties does tbis particular fracture fall?
A. Indirect violence (2); compound (2); and probably complicated (2)
SUMMARY:-
The cc Perrott" Challenge Shield Competition. INDlV1DUAL PRACTICAL (WITII ORAL). (IIOME NURSING.)
TnlE LIMIT, 15 MINUTES. WARNING AT 10. SISTER o. 2. NARRATIVE.
This little boy has t)' phoid of three weeks' dura tion. He has a bed sore from which he is believed to have bled. A doctor and nurse are due in ten minutes, and all their surg ical and medical requisitcs are at hand. The mother says: "Please will you help me to get ready all the thin g s which they m ay require? " STAGL'lG.
Bed, mattress, sacking, blankets, sheets, pillo ws, twO draw -s heets, and mackintosh.
Wash-stand, two tables, towels, basins, rubber gloves, jugs, soap, nail-brush, two or three pails, four surg ical dishes, two larg e kettles. Lint, tow, cotton-wool, lysol, 3-in. bandages.
Assistant: mother of child. Small boy in bed.
DETAILS OJ? TEST.
]. Speaks reassurin g ly to mother
2. Rapid and quiet approach to patient
3. Tacrful and consoling words to child
4 Asks mother to shut window and make up fire
5. Ask for two o r thrce pails
6. Ask for disinfectant
7. Prepares pail with disinfectant
8. Asks fo r wash-stand, basin , towel and so ap
9. Lift s blanket and sheet carefull y
10 Notes blood on draw-sheet
1I. Notes blo od on impro vised rin g cushion
12. \sk s if bcd -sore s rill bleedin g ( S o)
13. Sister washes hands
PREPARATIO N OF
14. Puts wash-stand in suitahle p o sition
\l ax. i\la r ks.
15 Asks for second table fo r instrumcnts, putS in pos iti o n
16. Cov e rs second table with towel
17 Asks for two larg e kettles of water to be boiled
18. J\sk s for two ju g s
19. Disinfects two ju g s with weak antisepti c
20. ail-bru sh boiled and put in weak antiseptic
21. Cold boiled water in o ne ju g and covered d
22. Boiling water in seco nd jug , and covered
PR EPARATION OF PATI EN T.
23. Untucks bed clothes all round
24. \Y./ ashes hands
25. Fresh draw -shect rolled up ready
26. To\\', wool, and bandage put read y on second table for nurse to make rin g cushio n 4
PREPARATION OF INSTRUM E! TS.
27. Rolls up gloves in lint and g ives mother to boil
28. J\sks for three dishes and washes in weak antiseptic
29. Swabs made and placed in the weak antiseptic
30. Spare dishes laid out and who le covered with to\vel
31. General ability 10
32. General appearance of preparations Total 7 7
ORAL QUESTIO S. (TnIE LUIIT, l\[INS. )
\'V'IlAT ARE THE SIGNS AND OF ENTf<RI C FEVER?
1. Incubation 21 days; invasion ,cry g radual
2. During the first week there is g eneral malaise
3. hiverin g CD; loss of appetite m; thirst m ; headache m
+ .And frequent sli g ht abdominal pain
5. Temperature rises in characteristic way
6. Up 2 degs. each evening (D; down I deg each morning m
7. During next two weeks it remains at 103 degs. 1
8. Then falls gradually in reverse way t
9. Down 2 degs. each morning; up deg each evening
10. On 7th and 8th day small rose-coloured spots . ]
11. A ppear on abdomen m; chest m; in crops mIt
12. Each spot lasting for two or three days.
13. Patient very weak (t); pink flushed cheeks (!)
14. Furred tongue m; becoming dry (t); and red (t) I!
15. At tip and edges CD; abdomen is tender m It
16. Diarrhcea usually present, stools offensive
17. Likc pea-soup in col o ur a ), and consistenc y (t)
18. Urine is scanty G); and pe rhaps difficult to pass
19. Defervescence gradual beg in s in 3rd week S U:-'J\.JARY ;Practical Oral
"DEWAR " SHIELD
Interesting Case Reports.
By N. CoRBET FLETCHER, M.A., M.B., B:Chir. (Cantab), M.R.C.S., etc., Assistant-Surgeon-in-Chief, The St.
Ambulance Brigade.
John
C-\. E REPORT o. 65.-The County Commissioner for Somerset S.JA.G. submits the following report of efficient first-aid rendered by members of the Swindon and the Packers' (Bristol) Divisions, on their \\'ay home by road, after taking part in the No. II. District Final Competition, which was held at Oxford, on fay 6:-
I \,;as about three miles from Faringdon, in Berkshire, when I came across a number of cars collected together, and found that a very serious accident had just happened-a crash between a saloon car and a motor-cycle with side-car. One man was gravely injured, and suffering from a compound fracture of right leg and other injuries.
The scene was just like a competition room. A Brigade Officer, with the help of the local policeman, had procured a stretcher and summoned a doctor living nearby. First aid was then most efficiently rendered by the teams, which were equipped with their own surgical haversacks. Next, a passing traveller's van was stopped for use as ambulance, its goods being removed and placed at the roadside under the care of the traveller's wife, while the patient was being transported to Faringdon Cottage Hospital. The work was done quickly and efficiently within a few minutes; and it was fortunate that Brigade squads were passing, and took charge of the emergency, more especially because, as I learned during conversation with the police officer, there is no ambulance available in that part of Berkshire for use in case of accidents.
COMME T.-Truth is alwcrys stranger than fiction; and it was an amazing coincidence which gave the Swindon and the Packers' Teams two motor-o,ele road accident tests on Mcry 6- one an imaginary problem in the afternoon, and the other an actual accident in the evening. From the incident I deduce a cogent reason why competitions should abvq)ls be conducted on practical lines, because problems, based on actual circumstances, teach 1vhile thry test " and, as the team test judge, on Mcry 6, I cordial(y congratulate both teams on their exce llent work in the afternoon and in the evening.
Questions and Answers.
FRACTURE INVOLVING ELBOW JOINT.
J S. (Ashton -on-Lyne).-At a Divisional Meeting recently we discussed the treatment of fracture involving elbow joint, and we suggest that instead of the bandage round the hand, it would be much better if the figure-of-eight bandage were used, as is done in the case of fracture of forearm. We welcome your opinion.
Experience teaches me that the figure-of-eight bandage for controlling the lower fragment and the hand with a fractured forearm provides a diJIicult task for the average 15 0
first aid student, for whose benefit the Textbook UJas prepared. Further, the bandage must be cOlJJlJlenced roltnd the hand, 2])hereas it ought to control the 100])e1' fragJJlent first on the principle of "first control the JI'acttlre, then the splints, then the lint " For these reasons I to recolJlmend the flse of three bandages with JI'actured forearm a1Jd fracture involving elbOlv joint.
C F.
TRE"\.TME
T
OF T AR SCALDS.
R. C (Salisbury).-If a workman during his employment gets his hands covered with tar, sealingwax, or printers' "compo," should we be justified in leaving this hot-caked stuff on, and get him at once to hospital, or should we attempt to remove it, and treat the burned or scalded skin underneath ? We seemed to favour the former method, and await your decision
The tar, sealiJlg-,, ax or CO))/PO serve as protection to the scalded part. COllseqtfent(y it is good first aid not to attempt to reJJlove it. If .lOft do, and if you are stlccessjtti, )IOU 2vill expose the scalded part, contrary to the Textbook (Rule 3, p 128.)
C. F.
DRE SI GS FOR BURN .
P. B. (Stratford).-In a recent competition the Judge pulled us up for applying cotton-wool and ban?age after, we, had dressed a burn with strips of hnt soaked In bIcarbonate of soda solution. Please say if you agree with this decision.
The Judge's decision is final, and-in this case, correct according to Textbook! Othenvise, if yotl app(y cottOI1wool to a dressed with lint soaked in hicarhonate of soda solution, how can .lOti cany Ottt the insfmction of RJtle 3 (ii) on p. 128 of Textbook,' "This dressing should be kept moist until llIedical aid is obtained" ?
Also read, mark, and digest the next line in the Textbook, and so learn ,vhen .lOti should" cover part 1vifh cotton2])001 and bandage light(y." N. C. F.
ARTIFICIAL RE SPIRATION.
R. C. (Salisbury).-During the performance of artificial respiration, is it advisable, or not, for a bystander to remove the patient's wet boots and socks (in a drowning case), and for the feet and legs to be dried by rubbing with a towel? Would not this assist his chances of recovery more than if his cold, wet socks were allowed to remain on his feet? person becomes cold very rapidlY, and chzllzng 1vzll cause a further strain on his alreacfy 2veakened vital functions. AIry action, therefore, 1vhich tends to counteract chilling is good first aid, provided abvcrys that no interference artificial respiration is caused therelry. Otherw2se the patIent mcry be restored to life mere(y to die subsequent(y from pneumonia. For this reason the American Textbook recommends in all such cases placing patient on a blanket and artificial respiration through a blanket placed over patient. N. C. F. HlEMORRHAGE FROM I NTERNAL ORGANS.
A. R. (Kingsway).-I was very interested, but much perplexed, with you answer to a query of the above title published in the April issue of THE G AZETTE, especially as the late Dr. Carvell, in his
Index to First Aid, agrees with the Textbook in recommending sprinkling cold water on patient's face, and in holding smelling salts to the nostrils in cases of ha::morrhage from internal organs. As I do not want to practise meddlesome first aid, I ask you to explain these differences.
" Doctors differ n is an old and true scrying. In this instance I 2vas asked my personal opinio11 on Rule 5, on page 122., oj the Textbook / am! I gave it. FHrther, I gave /J(J reason for differingfrom the advice oj the TextbooknamelY, the need for ·keeping a patient suffering from concealed (internal) bleeding as qttiet as possible. N. C. F.
FRACTURES OF PELVIS .-lK D THIGH.
W. B. (Chapel-en-Ie-Frith).-Some time ago a first aid man told me that when a patient has a fractured pelvis he should be transported as for a fractured femur, and also that the lower limbs should not be bandaged together. If this is so, what treatment should be given when patient has to be treated for fracture of pelvis and thigh? I may add that bandaging the lower limbs is often forgotten in the treatment of fractured pelvis. Your advice will be much appreciated.
You can tell your" first aid mall" that he has not read his revised editiolJ the Textbook. If he had done so before IcqiJlg down the Imv illcorrect(y, he 1vottld knOll) that there is 110 need to treat as for fract!lred thigh before removal on stretcher a patient sllffering from fractured pelvis, and also thai bal7daging the knees and allkle is good treatment for wch patient.
If JI'actllred pelvis is complicated fracttlre of thigh, I should treal as for the latter in)tll) I, alld klloJll that the former ]J ollid come to no harlll, ]vhich, after all, is the principal object oj first aid. C. F.
EFFECTS OF A='lTIDOTES.
J D. (Haydock).-If a person who has swallowed a corrosive acid or alkali is given an antidote, would this poison and antidote still rank as a poisonous substance, either by assimilation or by absorption into blood while it is passing throucrh the alimentary tract? Please advise.
No The Vel]' essence of all " antidole " is that it shollid forlll 1vith the poisoll an insoluble 01' harll/less compoul7d.
N. C. F.
Camps for Officers and Members of Nursing Divisions and St. John V.A.D.s.
From time to time for several years past members of ursing Divisions from different parts of the country have been anxious that there should be Brigade Camps which they could attend. The matter has been carefully considered, with the result that two camps are to be held in August this year, one in the North, and one in the South of England Full
details of these camps were published in the April issue of TllE GAZETTE, and have also been circulated to all Nursing Divisions.
These camps are not canvas tent affairs, our weather is too unreliable for that. :Members of the .1. orthern Camp are being accommodated at Eversley School> Southport, where they will occupy the school premises. The Southern Camp similarly will be accommodated on the premises of the Herne Bay College. Thus a high standard of hygiene and comfort is ensured.
The dates of the camps are August 4 to 18 for the Southern Camp, and August 19 to September 2 for the orthern.
Lectures and instructional classes and practical work necessarily form an important feature of these camps, and for this purpose there will be visiting lecturers as well as doctors and trained nurses who will be in residence. The recreational side is, however, b y no means neglected, it being realised that the camp is to be the yearly holiday for many. There will be ample opportunity for the enjoyment of all the holiday facilities of these seaside towns, and there will be organised swimming parties, expeditions and sports.
The charges to members attending these camps have been fixed at the barest cost, so that, looked at from a holiday point of view, the camps should be most attractive to members of the ursing Divisions, who are willing to take their holiday a little seriously.
In these days, when holiday camps for Girl Guides and Boy Scouts, and hostels for hikers, and the caravan habit all seem to be making such a powerful appeal, it is to be expected that the St. John Ambulance Brigade camps will not lack for support. On the contrary, the organisers fully expect that there will be a certain number of late applicants who will be too late> since the capacity of the camps is limited.
The lists are still open, and will be kept so for as long as possible, 0 that members who do not get their holiday dates fL"Xed until late may be able to apply to attend the camps. But it will be of great assistance to Headquarters if those who can, and have not already done so, will send in their applications without further delay.
It has been decided that Officers and 1Iember attending either of the camps may bring a suit of mufti for \:!,Tearing when out on their o\vn plea ure.
Award for Gallantry.
The Order of t. John of Jerusalem ha awarded Police Constable Richard Evan, outhport County Borough Police, a Certificate of Honour for con picuous gallantry in saving life at imminent personal risk.
No. 1. (PRINCE OF WALES) DISTRICT.
C,""mis.iolt., :Lt.-Colonel FIiA)iCIS A. BROOKS, M.D. DISTRICT ORDERS.
NE\\/S FROM DI VISIO S.
Divisions in 1 o. I District are informed that news in future can reach Di strict Officer C. E. Bower one week later than previously instructed. This means that news must be received by him on the 8th of each month. \'1i11 D ivisions please note.
ApPOI
The following appointment has now been sanctioned by the Chief Commissioner :-
Dr. Alex Stuart, II8, McLeod Road, Abbey Wood, S.E.2, of No. 58, \Voolwich ursing Division, promoted to the rank of County Surgeon to Eastern Area, with effect from April 20, 1933· In future, Ambulance and ursing Divisions in Eastern Area will communicate direct with Dr. Stuart regarding re-examinations, competitions, etc.
ANNUAL INSPECTION.
Divisi ons are again reminded of the Annual Inspect on, which takes place in Hyde Park, on Saturday, June 10, on the Guards' Parade Ground.
The Chief Commissioner, Sir John Duncan, K.C.B., C.M G., C.V.O., D.S.O., has very kindly consented to inspect the District on this occasion, and the Commissioner is very anxious that the parade will be larger than in previous years It is the first time for many years that we have had our Chief Commissioner to inspect us, so will Officers in Charge of Ambulance and ursing Divisions please do· their utmost to see that the parade is a success by getting as many of their members as possible on parade. Leave of absence can only be given by the Commissioner.
ST. JOHN'S DAY.
The Celebration of St. John's Day will be held on Monday, June 26, 1933. The Commissioner and Officers of No. 1 District request the pleasure of the company of members of other Di stricts to tea at 5 p.m., at the Manchester Hotel, Aldersgate Street, E.C. I, after the General Assembly on that day. Will all members of No. District who wish to join in entertaining Officers and members from other Districts on this occasion please communicate with District Officer S. B. Piers, at 10, Berkley Street, E.C. 1.
FRANCIS A. BROOKS, M.D., Lieut.-Colonel, Commissioner.
Headquarters: 10, Berkley Street, St. John's Lane, E.C. I.
The St. John Ambulance Brigade (Overseas).
[OVERSEAS]
The Chief Commissioner for the St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas has sanctioned the following appointments , promotions, etc. :-
AUSTRALIA.
NEW SOUTH WALES DISTRICT. Mosman ursing Division.-Mrs. L. Glanfield to be Lady Ambulance Officer. 1.2.33. Adamstown Division -Divisional Superintendent" On Probation" W. J. Gearside to be Divisional Superintendent. 4·3·33· CANADA.
o TARIO DISTRICT
\'( esr Toronto ursing Division.-Mrs. E. L. Ineson to be Lady Ambulance Officer. 1.1.33. Easrern Toronto Division.-T. M. West to be Ambulance Officer
" On proba-tion," 30.3.33, ice T. Scupbam, whose resignation is accepted with regret.
Toronto Central Nursing Division.-Mrs. S. Douglas to be Lady Divisional Superintendent, 1.6. 31, vice Mrs. G. Bayler, whose resignation is accepted with regret.
ALBERTA DISTRICT.
Edmonton Division.-E. A. Braithwaite, M.D., to be Divisional Surgeon. 5.1O.P·
Calgary WI. Broughton to be Ambulance Officer" On probatlon. 20.3·33· I DI1\. O. I DISTRICT.
Lady District Office r Mrs. i-.L Irving to .be District intendent vice :Mrs. Batt) e, whose resignation IS accepted wtth regret.
Moghalpura Nursing Division.-1-Irs. WI. E. Taylor to be urslOg Officer, 21.2.33, z)ice Miss Cairns, whose resignation is accepted wirh regret.
No. 2 DISTRICT.
Calcutta Police Corps.-Lieut.-Colonel T. C. Boyd, l.M.S., to be Corps Surgeon. 15·3·33· Calcutta ursing Division.-Mrs. 1. Nicholls to be Lady DIVISIonal Superintendent. 1.1.33·
11rs. A. Smith, M.B.E., to be Lady District Officer 1.1.33·
St. Thomas' Girls' Cadet ursing Division.- fiss O. Sarkies to be Lady Cadet Superintendent. 9. 2.33.
4th (E .B. Railway) Sealdah Division.-H. Rosenberg (Q be DlvlSlonal Superintendent. 8.12.30.
1 EW ZEALAND.
AUCKLAND DISTRICT.
Epsom Cadet Nursing Division.-Mrs. J. W. Ward to be Lady Cadet Superintendent. 23· 8·P· Tauranga Division.-F. C. Warner to be Divisional Superintendent.
3· IO ·P·
Te Aroha Division.-W. R. Lawrence, M.B., to be Cadet Divisional Surgeon. 19.12.32.
CANTERBURY AND WEST COAST DISTRICT.
Lyttelton Nursing Division.-Miss H. ystram to be Lady Ambulance Officer. 19·7·32· Beckenbam ursing Division.-Miss E. A. Small to be Lady Ambu-
W ANGANUI DISTRICT.
liONG-KONG.
HONG-KONG DISTRICT. South China Athletic Association Division.-Sino- U Lam to be Acting Divisional Superintendent. 1.3.33. I:>
NEW DIVISIO S. Lyttelton Cadet Di vision, Canterbury and \'V'est Coats District, New Zealand, formed 15.5.33.
Inter-Railway Ambulance Competition, 1933.
The position in which the teams were placed by the Jud ges, S. Hamilton, M.D., D.P.H., of Newport (lY1on.), K. H. Beverley, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P , of Barnsley, and F. C. Cozens, M.B., M.R.C.S., of Herne Bay, in the Final Competition at the Wharncliffe Rooms, London, on May 24, 1933, is as follows :-
9. London & North-Eastern (Harwich and Parkes ton) " 245 lvfaximum marks obtainable, 560
The distribution of prizes was presided over by Colonel J. T. W. Perowne, Registrar of the Order, and the Challenge Shield, Corbet Fletcher Cup and prizes were presented by G. W. E. Loder, Esq., Chairman of the Southern Railway.
An analysis of the marks of each team is attached.
DUNCAN G. MONTEITH, Competition S ecretary.
Inter-Railway First Aid Competitions, 1933.
A AL YSIS OF lARKS GAl ED I I THE FI ' AL CO;\1PETITIO I HELD I LO DO L ON MAY 24, 1933. Jlldges: S. LD., D.P.H. (Team Test).
K. H. BEVERLEY, lVI.R.C.S., L.R C.P. (Individual Test) F. C. COZE 'S M.B., l.R.C.S. (Individual Test).
ew Plymouth Cadet Nursing Division.-Miss i\L L. Gilbert to be Lady Cadet Officer. 15· 2·P· .Miss E. Clark to be Lady Cadet Superintendent. 30 .7. p.
SOUTII AFRICA.
CAPE PROVINCE DISTRICT.
Observatory Cadet Division.-G. Rabbitts to be Acting Cadet 15.2.33.
TRANSVAAL DISTRICT.
1St Johannesburg Nursing Division.-Yfiss C. G. Carney to be Lady Divisiona Superintendent, I. 1.32, l ice Miss A. Pearson, transferred to Brigade at Home.
RHODESIAN RAILWAYS DISTRICT.
Bulawayo Nursing Division.-Mrs. D. K. Marver to be Nursing Officer, 31.1. 33, vice Mrs. Mahoney, whose resignation is accepted with regret.
15 1 lance Officer. 8 1. 33 Selwyn :Nursing Division. - Miss E. D. Wlebb to be Lady Ambulance Officer. 18.1.33·
Southern Railway (Horsham o. r) 24 33 75 40
L. & .E. Rly. (Dukinfield \'(' orks) 9 35 i 61 44
Southern Railway (\V'aterloo " A") 23t 36 65 35 t
L.M. & S. Rly. (Liverpool D.G.M.O.) 15t 3It 60 28
Great \V'estern Rly. (Cardiff- ewtown) 2T 30 58 33
L. & N.E. Rly. (Harwick and Parkeston 15 36 53 38
L.M. & S. Rl y. (Manchester-Mayfield) TO! 36 } I" 51 26
St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell, Londop, E.C. r. D UNCAN G.
MONTEITH, jlfay 31, 1933· Competition 5
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The V.A.D. Emergency Hospital.
By COLO.t'-.TEL c. 1. ELLIS, C.M.G., T. D ., M D , etc
Late Staff OfJicer for VOIU111aty Aid Organisations, Southern COJJlmand, Salisbtlry. Stlrgeon-in-Chiej, St. John Ambulance Brigade
INSPECTION FORM AND HINTS TO V.A.D.
I. Name of Institution.
2. SITE. Map
(a) Aspect.
(b) Altitude, height from sea level.
(c) Record of hours of sunshine of town.
(d) Information as to proximity to railway, details of train service, and availability of siding
(e) Will siding admit the approach of motor ambulance cars? Is height of platform suitable for unloading stretchers or will a ramp be required? Is lighting suitable for unloading at night?
3. Property of:
4· NATURE OF BUILDING.-Sketch Plan, Private House, Hotel, Town Hall, etc.
(a) Size.
(b) Continuity, i.e., buildings continuous with one another.
(c) Contiguity, i.e., buildings near one another.
(d) Number of floors. Any open-air, spacious and sheltered balconies for sun-bathing and / or fresh air? Kind of eaves.
(e) Material, i.e., bricks, etc.
(f) Old or new.
(g) State of repair.
5· SURROUNDINGS AND ApPROACH, e.g., open grass country. Is there a suitable turning space for motor ambulance cars or an in and out circle?
Is the road metalled?
Spaces for convalescents to exercise.
Approach, e.g., easy carriage-drive through a garden.
Space available for expansion by the erection of hutments.
6. NATURE OF SOIL, i.e., sand, gravel, limestone or clay.
7· NUMBER OF STRETCHERS AVAILABLE FOR INSTANT USE. Where stored?
Number of Blankets available for instant use. Where stored?
Nature of Stairs for stretchers: Wide, narrow, steep or gradual.
Width of Doors and Passages: Will doors easily admit stretcher or bed without tilting?
Is a lift available and will it take a stretcher?
8. TRANSPORT: Ambulance Wagons:
(a) Ordinary horsed ambulance.
(b) Motor. (b) (1) Is a charabanc available for sitting cases? (b) (2) Trade and private vehicles, bakers' carts, small 'buses, light lorries. Is a list kept of vehicles which can be improvised and the capacity for lying cases in each vehicle ?
OFFICERS PREPARING EMERGENCY HOSPITALS.
(c) Sheds for same.
(d) Storage of petrol.
Number of Stretcher-bearers-St. John or Red Cross.
Number of Orderlies-St. John or Red Cross.
(a) Day.
(b) Night.
9· NATURE OF THE WARDS:
(a) Are they cleared of carpets, rugs, curtains, furniture, pictures, etc.
(b) Walls, are they washed or papered?
(c) Floors, are they even? Are they of wood? If so, are they polished?
(d) Are (b) and (c) easily cleanable?
(e) Equipment of: re beds, bedding, lockers, etc.
(j) Side rooms for Medical Officers and Nursing· Staff.
10. TOTAL NUMBER OF BEDS I HOSPITAL:
(a) Number of Wards.
(b) Beds in each Ward.
(c) Isolation Ward.
(d) Surface area per bed (85 sq. feet is the minimum).
(e) Cubic space per bed (1,200 cu. ft.). Don't calculate height above 12ft.
I. LIGHTING:
(a) Natural-daylight.
(b) Electric.
(c) Oil. (Lamps should hang).
(d) Gas.
12. HEAT! IG :
(a) Central heating.
(b) Open fires
(c) Closed stoves.
(d) Electric radiators.
(e) Gas fires.
13. ,VENTILATION:
(a) Number of windows in each ward
(b) Amount of open space available at each window.
(c) Situation of fireplace and door.
(d) Is there cross-ventilation?
(e) Artificial means-Tobin's tubes, etc.
14· SANITARY PROVISIONS:
(a) Number and nature of W.c.'s.
(b) Where placed. Kinds of pans and seats.
(c) Number of urinals. Where placed (I) Indoors. (2) Outdoors.
(d) Percentage of W.c.'s and to beds
15· SLOP SI KS: Facilities for scrubbmg mackIntoshes a.r:d cleaning urinals.
16. UTENSIL CUPBOARD OR SHELVES.
17. ABLUTION ARRANGEME TS:
Number of wash-hand basins and sinks.
18 . NUMBER AND NATURE OF BATHS:
Is there s hot-water system?
Is the hot water supply from :-
(a) Independent coke boiler?
(b) Boiler in kitchen range?
(c) Gas circulator or geyser?
(d) Electric circulator or geyser?
(e) Oil geyser?
Number for Staff.
2. Number for Patients.
19 WATER SUPPLY:
(a) Source.
(b) Continuous or intermittent.
(c) Municipal or private.
20. KITCHEN:
(a) Scullery, number of wash-up sinks for plates, cooking utensils, etc. Are there removable racks for drying plates? Is scullery separate from the ki tchen ?
(b) Domestic offices.
(c) Cooking by: (I) Coal range. (2) Gas stoves.
(3) Electricity. (4) Oil stoves.
21. LARDER:
(a) Is it well ventilated and has it fly-proof windows?
(b) Aspect . ( orth for preference). walls and floor.
22. COAL SHED. ature of
(c) Meat store.
(d) Dairy or milk store.
23· DI I G Romr: Is it close to the kitchen; if not, are there any arrangements such as a hot case for erving food warm ?
24· RECREATIO Romi.
25· PAC KSTORE.
Keeping of kits.
Money, medals and valuables should be kept in a safe in the C. O. 's office.
26. LINE. STORE.
Repair and upkeep of linen.
Ironing: I. Irons heated on coal stove.
2. Irons heated on gas stove or gas Hons.
3· Electric irons.
27. LAUNDRY:
Arrangements and accommodation for sorting dirty linen. (Out of doors).
(a) Put out to cottagers to do.
(b) Local steam laundry handy.
(c) Is that of staff and patients kept separate?
(d) Is any done on the pfemises? If so, what accommodation for washing, drying, ironing and airing?
(e) Is there a steam steriliser or one in the neighbourhood?
28. REMOVAL OF REFUSE:
(a) Is it kept in closed receptacles (sanitary dustbins) ?
(b) How often removed?
(c) By whom removed?
29. DRAINAGE:
(a) Is it water-borne sewage?
(b) Or dry earth.
(c) If (b), how and when removed?
(d) If (a), is there a recent sanitary certificate?
(e) If a separate installation, will it deal with additional work?
30 PROCESS OF CLEANING adopted throughout the Hospital.
(a) By hand labour alone. Specially engaged charwomen.
(b) Whirlwind vacuum sweepers and mechanical polishers.
(c) Electric sweepers and polishers. Result of cleaning as evidenced by close inspection: Kitchen utensils; dusty or clean under mats, etc.
3 I. MEDICAL A D SURGICAL STORES: For dressings, drugs, etc. Is there a pois n cupboard?
3 2. DRES J ' G Roo:'.! FOR SURGERY.
33· OPERATING THEATRE : ature and equipment of. Lighting, heating> sterilization room and Staff preparation room.
34· SEPARATE AK..ESTHETIC Romi.
35. X-RAY Rom.! : ny arrangement for massage, light or electric treatment?
Is there an electro-magnet?
36. DI PE SARY : Is hot water laid on as well as cold? Tature of taps. Where are Oxygen and itrous Oxide gas stored?
37· I TRG:\fENT, STERILI ER, ETC. : Who owns instruments, Hospital or 11.0. ? Steriliser for sterilising dressings, operation cloths, etc.
38. IORTGARY: e.g., lotor Garage or other suitable outhouse.
39· OFFICE FOR Am,II J TRATIVE PuRPOSE : A.B.27> A.B.l7A, A.F.A. 3 I, etc. How are official documents kept? Is there a telephone ?
Telephone numbers of 1.0.'s, Fire Brigade> Police, Chemist, etc.
4 0 ORDERLIE WAITING Romf.
41. ANY ARRANGE1fE TT J CA E OF FIRE : 1. \'Vhere are p. Ether and X-Ray films stored?
2. Fire escapes and \Terandas.
3· Is there an indoor fire-main?
4· Fire alarm system or house bell.
5· Pond or lake or well and easy access for fire appliances.
6. Any hydrants in vicinity?
7· Jumping sheets or chutes.
8. Fireproof doors.
Fire drill. D o doors open outwards?
" Fire quarters." "Fire b uckets." Hand pumps Buckets of sand . Fire extinguishers. Strong blankets or asbestos cloths ST AFF
1. NUMBER OF CONSULTING PHYSICIAN AND SURGEO
Any medical specialists, pathologists, oculists or operating surgeons available?
2. NUMBER OF MEDICAL OFFICERS:
(a) P art time
(b) Whole time.
3. Nu mER OF RESIDE.!'1T MEDIC,\L OFFICERS .
4. CO:MMANDA'T.
5. QUARTER,.\.fASTER: (a) Resident.
(b) Visiting.
6. MATRON' (Trained urse): In charge of nursing arrangements.
7 TRAINED NURSES : (Including Nursing Officer o r Lady Superintendent)
(a) Day.
(b) ight.
The minimum requirement is two for day and one for night for each twenty patients
(c) What accommodation for feeding and sleeping is there for Staff in Hospital, or near by ?
How ARE PROVISIONS OBTAINED ?
(a) In local shops .
(b) Sent from large stores; if so, is there adequate storage room? Is there a wine store? I s there a cold storage or a Frigidaire available?
(c) Where are dairy supplies, vegetables and meat obtained? .
(d) Any poultry likely to be available, as gifts, from local residents? Fish? Vegetables?
(e) Have contracts been made?
(f) Proximity to R .A. S.C. Supply Depot.
(g) Quality of milk, bread and meat. Are they hygienically stored and delivered? REMARKS.
1. Fit for light cases only.
2 Fit for medical cases only.
3 Fit for transfers from Central Hospital or local sick.
4 . Qualified to receive cases direct, if necessary.
It is not anticipated that every Emergency Hospital will be complete in every detai l. The a b ove outline forms an ideal which should b e conformed to as closely as circumstances permit
The Hospitallers' Club
RE P O RT OF A
UAL D I NER.
The session 1932-33 came to a close when 138 members an d friends met at the Connaught Rooms on Saturday, Apri l 29, the occasion being the 14th Annual D inner, presided over by the President of the Club, Ir. P. Bettison.
Among those present were :-
Colonel R. B. Airey, CM.G., D.S O , who proposed the toast of" The Club," said that" There was no better way to understand the other man than by meeting him socially." He was sure the Club was fulfilling a very useful work.
Mr. Pascoe, the Vice-President, in proposing the toast of the "Visitors," expressed the pleasure it gave the members to welcome to their gathering Sir Thomas Oliver, M.D., F.R.CP., Knight of Grace, Miss Cochrane, R.R.C, and Miss Collins, Q.A I.M. .S.
He appreciated the interest shown by the presence of such distinguished ladies and gentlemen.
Sir Thomas Oliver, fiss Cochrane and Miss Collins suitably replied
The immediate Past President, 1Ir. C ]. Fitch, proposed the toast of the President and his lady. The tribute he paid to Mr. Bettison was :-
"There was no more painstaking, hardworking and genial member of the Club than the President. To know him was to hold him in the highest esteem. Under his guidance the Club was upholding the high tradition laid down by the founders." The toast was received with musical honours.
On rising to reply, the President received a very hearty reception. He said that he was very proud to occupy the position held by such distinguished men in the past. He thanked the members for the manner in which they had supported him at this Annual Dinner. To the committee who meet month by month to make the arrangements for the meetings, and the Treasurer and Secretary he expressed of their work.
The musical programme arranged by Mr. F. E. Stallard was enjoyed by all present.
The artists included Miss May Huxley, Miss Rita Barnaby, Mr. 'R owland Morfitt, Mr. Louis lIertel (with Miss P hyllis Mae, accompanist), Mr. Theo Malcolm Mr. Maurice Charles
Talks on First AidandCou:petition Work.
By A T. LAKI , M. B. -(Continued)
G.-POI TS TO WATCH
(a) R egular and punctual attendances at practice mus t be insisted upon. Excuses for late arrival, irregular or non-attendance should not be tolerated, as usuall y they are a sign of lack of interest and are certainly discourteous to the leader and team and show the absence of the team spirit Excuses are not reasons, and if a man is keen on anything, he will make time to attend to it-if he is not keen, then he will make excuses for not attending to it. The remedy is obvious-keep the reserves in strict training.
(b) "Learn by doing" and avoid being classed with the men Dryden describes "who think too little and talk too much." Talking too much, in the form of unnecessary and verbose explanations and thoughtless questions, is a slim and easily recognisable subterfuge for concealing ignorance and mistakes. It wastes time and loses marks for explicitness, discrimination, tact and sympathy 4 only should ask questions of the judge and should ask direct questions as the actual job is being done. "Are the pupils equal or unequal?" is not a good question, but "Are the pupils equal?" is sound, and the answer "No" will tell you at once that they are unequal, and save further questions. Try and ask questions that can only be answered by "Yes" or "No." The team should ask questions of and report to 4, and not the judge.
(c) Change the positions of the members of the team occasionally, and thus every member of the team and reserves will have experience of the other man's job as well as the special knowledge of their own job. This will be useful in case any member of the team is put out of action. It can be done quite easily by detailing one of the team in turn to act as critic (or judge) at each practice His written notes should form the basis for the discussion on the practice, and the leader should sum up, correcting the inferior work, and not forgetting to praise the good work that has been done.
(d) The team should endeavour to cultivate a quiet, efficient and confident manner (but not too confident). This is brought about by a complete and correct knowledge of First Aid, and thinking about the patient and not themselves, and it can be helped greatly by conducting the as if they were actual competitions. The team will become accustomed to the idea of competi n g, and the actual competition will appear more or less like one of the usual practices.
(e) Concentrate on the patient and his injuries, and on ly think about the surroundings in so far as they affect the patient . T he work will be d one
b etter an d it wi ll be useful in overcoming nervousness. Of course, the team will be nervous at the competition, for every right-thinking man is nervous when his abilities are being put to the test, simply because he is anxious to do his best, and as soon as he has got a grip on the test, his anxiety and nervousness will disappear The panacea for nervousness is " something to do," and a wise captain will get his team working on jobs that they can do as soon as possible. If the spirit expressed by the poet Young is inculcated into the team, it will also help to abolish nervousness: " Who does his best his circumstance allows, Does well, acts nobly; angels could no more "
(j) Avoid crowding round the patient during treatment. A team cannot expect to score marks for keeping the crowd away and providing plenty of fresh air for the patient, if they sit around his head and discuss the situation It is bad policy, bad treatment, but it is often done. In the practices, place the patient in the centre of a large rug or groundsheet, and those men actually treating the patient should be on, and all others off the rug. It will also give the judge a splendid and easy view of everything you do.
A similar point is to give the team room to work in comfort. If the team has to move the patient away from dangerous surroundings or lift him out of a ditch or something of a similar nature, it is a wise plan to move him well away, so that neither he nor the team are in any danger. I was a spectator at a competition in which the front of a stage represented the side of a trench into which the patient had fallen, and every team, except two, lifted the patient out of the trench and placed him close to edge to treat him, and stewards had to be posted in the trench to prevent further real accidents. The marks lost must have been enormous.
If the patient has to be moved in any way after I and 3 have prepared the stretcher, the advisability of placing him on the stretcher at once should considered. It saves time, proves resource, makes things safer for the patient and easier for the team. Exercise 2 (M.20I) can be adapted for this purpose.
(g) Examination of the patient. Read and make sure that M. 12.2 is thoroughly understood, as many teams make the mistake of searching for symptoms when the patient is unconscious.
On approaching the patient, note position and surroundings, as they may not only help diagnosis and provide important guides to treatment, but also provide evidence to enable further dangers to be averted. Visible signs of hremorrhage and position of limbs should be specially noted. Encouraging and reassuring words always; whenever possible, steady the injured part at once and just as you find it. The principal or most severe injury (the one most dangerous to life) should be made safe first, even if the measures taken are only of a temporary nature. After attending to this and the
gen eral condition of the patient, the examination to find out all the disabilities should b e made, and as the injuries are disclosed, treatment should b egin. If a definite system of examination is followed, there is very little danger of anything being overlooked. Back, Groin, Pelvis and Shoulders are the parts that are often missed.
Doubt always means danger and extra precautions to be taken; if you are doubtful about any sign, test it and make sure. If you are not sure about the prominent sign mentioned on page 73 (I may have put the foot straight), test it by supporting it, then remove the hand on the outer side of the foot slightly, and ask the question, "Does the foot fall over to its outer side when I remove my hand?" If it does, then the suspected sign is confirmed and the doubt is removed. ever " chance" it; make certain, then the diagnosis will rest on sure ground .
Annual Re- E x amination.
By ED\VARD GLOVER (Centre Secretary, Leeds Centre).
With the termination of the instructive and interesting lectures and practices for the various competitions-Brigade, Railway, Police, etc.-it may perhaps be wise to make reference to the subject of Re-Examinations. Every ambulance worker may not be able to enter for competitions, but certainly those in possession of First Aid Certificates should revive and test their knowledge by preparing and taking a re-examination. It is part of our educational system, from the schoolboy to the professor, to prove ability and talent, by studying and endeavouring to pass in any particular sphere, the official examination, and accordingly obtain the recognised certificate. The royal road to knowledge, by hard study, must be won-it is not conveyed from father to son.
As we all know, the St. John Ambulance Association fully realising the value of training and of keeping candidates efficient and up to date, strongly recommend Re-Examinations In the St. John Ambulance Brigade, with a few exceptions, it is a compulsory regulation (B.R. 193 I, para. 210, 212). Our wonderful text-book itself is revised and improved to bring it into line with modern thought and advanced science-so ,First Aiders on their part should acquire that extra knowledge, and prove it in the re-examination. There is always something new to learn by continually studying the text-book, and it certainly stimulates further interest
It may be argued, however, that once a professional person. obtain their certificate, they are not expected or required to sit for re-examination-so why should we. Professional people, however, have really no need for being kept efficient by examination method, inasmuch that as a rule the subject of their original
examination becomes their daily occupat.ion. They have no chance to forget it. We First Aiders, however, speaking generally, are not called upon to do ambulance work continually, consequently it is wise to keep the principles of how to do the correct thing at the right time, ever in our memory. Human nature is apt to very soon forget.
Again the re-examination has the tendency to bring the individual into personal touch with the Doctor. This in itself is extremely valuable. Scores of times have I heard medical men explaining to a candidate a doubtful point, which will never be forgotten, and which certainly will eventually be found useful. The majority of doctors associated with us are very humane, simply because they know the beneficial work done by ambulance people, and so, as a rule, they are willing to assist by helping in their explanations. It is at the re-examination when the Doctor conducting the same has the opportunity of noticing the points which often puzzle the genuine First Aider, thereby sometimes forming a basis for subsequent lectures.
I would therefore strongly urge and encourage all ambulance people-Brigade, Railway, Police, Miners, Bus Drivers, and private classes, etc -to be reexamined annually in this extremely important and beneficial subject. It would certainly help to prevent, what we unfortunately occasionally find, people put in charge of ambulance rooms or boxes who obtained their First Aid certificate years ago, and have not been re-examined since. I would like to see everybody (without any exceptions) who are qualified to render" First Aid to the Injured" attend re-examinations, for the love of the work, in the interest of humanity, and for their own safeguard. I have come into personal contact with many competent ambulance people who enjoy that extra training required for re-examination-that stimulus which changes the whole outlook from timidity to complete mastership and know ledge.
Home Nursing.
Judges' remarks by Miss E. WATT, Matron, The Royal Hospital, Richmond, Surrey.
In all cases the competitors showed that keen study and attention to detail had been practised. There were several outstanding cases in which the work was carried out in a most efficient and capable manner.
The test was an excellent one as it gave the competitors every opportunity to display their practical and theoretical knowledge.
It is worthy of note that all competing In the Home Nursing Section showed good standard, a sense of proportion in the management of an emergency, and special care in attention to detail in the wearing of their uniforms
VISIT OF THE PRIOR, HIS ROYAL HIGH ESS TIlE PRINCE OF \X/i\LES, K.G.
The beginning of a new era in the history of the Priory for \'{fales, heralded in by the revision of its Regulations and c nsequent changes in offices and titles, was signally marked by a visit of the Prior, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, on Tuesday, May 16, 1933, when an enthusiastic gathering of \'{felshmen and \'{felshwomen from far and near joined in the warm-hearted welcome which was accorded to His Royal Highness on his second appearance in Cardiff as Prior of the Priory for \'{ ' ales.
A suggestion contained in the greeting sent from St. James's Palace to the Members of Chapter assembled on St. David's Day, 1932, that His Royal Highness hoped to show his personal interest in the work, other engagements permitting, at this year's gatherings, was followed up later in the year with a request that the Prior would graciou ly honour the Priory with a visit to perform two special functions, viz., the Unveiling of the femorial to the late Sir Herbert Lewis, K.B.E., and the initiation of the new function contained in Clause 30 (f) of the 1932 Regulations, viz., " Subject to the approval of the Grand Prior, the Prior may hold Investitures within the Principality from time to time." These ceremonies, therefore, were the main purpose of the long and eagerly anticipated visit.
The annual meeting of the Chapter usually held on St. David's Day was postponed to the day of the Royal visit in order to avoid calling members to Cardiff on two separate occasions; and the first item on the order of proceedings drawn up for this memorable sixteenth day of May was a Meeting of Chapter, which was held at a.m., in the Council Chamber, the Sub-Prior presiding, and the Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Llandaff officiating in the absence of the Chaplain, His Grace the Lord Archbishop of \'{fales.
Subsequently the members were entertained to luncheon by the Sub-Prior, in the Luncheon Room at the City Hall, where they were joined by the following specially invited guests: The Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress (Alderman C F. and Miss Muriel Sanders), the Countess of Plymouth, the Mackintosh of Mackintosh and Mrs. Mackintosh, the Lady Blythswood, ir Henry E. E. Philipps, Bart., Lady (Herbert) Lewis, O.B.E., Lieut.Colonel R. C Bingham, D.S.O. (Secretary of the Order), and Mr. Cecil G. Brown (Town Clerk).
At 12-45 p.m. the Sub-Prior and Lord Mayor, Town Clerk and Lord Mayor'S Secretary (Mt. A. V. Chamberlain), and the Principal Secretary of the Priory (the Hon. John 11. Bruce) left the City I Iall for Splott Aerodrome, where His Royal Highness arrived at 1. 10 p.m. in his new private air-liner, and was received by the Lord Lieutenant (the Earl of Plymouth). Passing through cheering crowds, the Royal procession made its way to the City Hall, where the Prince robed in the vestments of the Order ready for the short journey to the Parish Church of St. John the Baptist.
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The Aldermen, City Councillors and Chief Officials of the Cardiff Corporation, having robed at the City Hall, proceeded to the Church, followed by the Chapter. By this time 700 ticket-holders had taken their seats, which had been allocated with due regard to grading and precedence within the Order. The congregation was representative of the Membership of the Order, Centre Officers, Members of Committees, Private Subscribers to the Memorial Fund, the St. John Ambulance Brigade, Honorary Life Members, the City Council, who occupied the seats traditionally assigned to them, the Iayors and Mayoresses of the \'{felsh Boroughs, Welsh Members of Parliament, County Controllers and Assistant Controllers of Voluntary Aid Detchments.
The erection of the femorial Tablet to the first Principal ecretary and Commissioner for \X ' ales on the South wall of the Church has finally welded a link in the chain of association with the \'{felsh Priory, which extends back to farch I, 1919, when at the close of its first year's working, a parade of nearly one thousand Ambulance and ursing Members of the St. John Ambulance Brig ade in assembled in Cathays Park, and marched to the Church of St. John for a service of thanksgiving on the cessation of hostilities. It is interesting to recall the words of the first Chaplain (the late Dr. John Owen, Bishop of t. David's) on this occasion: "The Prion for \X ales has been founded in order that the Order should claim the privilege of rendering increased service to the \Xlelsh Nation," and one cannot help feeling that the extent to which the formation of the Priory has contributed to the wealth of public service in its fifteen years of existence would be surprising to many of those present that day who have since passed on.
The Service was timed to commence at 2 o'clock, and at 1. 58 p.m., H.R.H. the Prior, accompanied by the ubPrior and the Principal ecretary, arrived at the \\'e t Tower Porch, where he was recei,' ed by the Lord Bishop of Llandaff and the Vicar (Canon J. A. Lewis) and Churchwardens. \, hile the hymn, " Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven," was sung by the Choir and congregation, the following procession moved up the Church, and escorted His Roral Highness to the Prior's chair immediately in front of the Chancel steps :-
The two Churchwardens (Dr. Edward Brierly and 11r. David Harries).
The Vicar of t. John's Church (Canon J. A. Lewis).
The Lord Bishop of LlandafF (The Right Reverend Timothy Rees).
The Director of Ceremonies ( Ir. A. G. E. J. Fudge).
The Sub-Prior (The Earl of Plymouth, P.C).
The Sword Bearer (Lieut.-Colonal \'(f. Bickerton-Edwards, CB.).
THE PRIOR (H.R.H. The Prince of"\ ales, K.G.).
The Prince's Equerry.
The Principal ecretary (The Hon. John H. Bruce).
The Assistant Director of Ceremonies ( Ir. R. \,!ilson Bartlett).
After prayers by the Vicar, all kneeling, the executive officers of the Priory, the Lord Mayor and Town Clerk, proceeded to the place of the Memorial, where they formed a semi-circle; and, pulling a black and white silk tassel, His Royal Highness withdrew the flag of the Order from the Tablet.
The Lord Bishop of Llandaff then pronounced the following dedicating prayers :-
"In the faith of Jesus Christ we dedicate this Tablet in grateful memory of Herbert David William Lewis in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen."
" 0, Almighty God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, we praise and magnify Thy Holy name for all Thy servants who have finished their course in Thy faith and fear; and we beseech Thee that, encouraged by their example, and strengthened by their fellowship, we also may be found meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in light; through the merits of Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."
" May the souls of the faithful, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen."
The Choir sung the Anthem, "I heard a voice from Heaven, saying unto me: Write, from henceforth blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord: even so saith the Spirit: for they rest from their labours"; after which the procession returned to their appointed places. A characteristic Welsh touch was added to the dignified simplicity of the proceedings by the singing of the hymn, " Jesu, lover of my soul," to the tune" Aberystwyth " ; and the service concluded with the blessing by the Bishop of Llandaff, followed by the National Anthem.
PROCESSION TO THE CrTY HALL.
Large crowds assembled along the barricaded route to see the impressive procession from the Church to the City Hall. This was conducted in the following order :-
The two Mace Bearers, The Lord Mayor, The Town Clerk, The Alderman and City Councillors, The Chief Officials and Lord Mayor'S Secretary, The Mayors of the Welsh Boroughs.
The Assistant Director of Ceremonies; Mr. W. S. Canton and Mr. Iestyn R. Williams; Capt. J. McLeod Carey, O.B.E., and Mr. Oliver Harris (Assistant Director of Transport) ; Mr. Robert J. Webber and Mr. Theodore Gibbins; Alderman Sir William Jenkins, M.P., and Mr. Daniel Daniel ;
Mr. D. M. Evans-Bevan (Assistant Treasurer) and Mr. R. Vaughan Price) ;
Mr. James A. Wilson, O.B.E., and Dr. S. McCormac;
Mr. C T. Harry Riches and Mr. Lemuel Jones; Major W. Owen Evans, M.B.E., and Major A. W. Anderson, M.B., Ch.B. (Assistant Hospitaller of Bridgend) ;
Colonel Sir Joseph Bradney, CB., T.D., D.L., and Capt. T. E. Richards (Assistant Librarian) ;
Mr. E. D. Jones, CB.E. (Assistant Registrar) and Dr. Urban Marks (Assistant Seneschal) ; Dr. S. Hamilton and Dr. R. D. Thomas; Dr. D. Rocyn Jones, CB.E. (Assistant Almoner);
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Colonel J. E. H. Davies, D.S.O , and Professor Geo. Knox (Director of Transport) ;
Mr. T. E. Smith (Honorary Architect) and Mr. Enoch Morrell, CB.E. (Director of Ambulance) ;
Lieut. -Col. E. J. Trevor Cory, O.B.E. (Hospitaller of Bridgend) and Col. H. E. 1. Lindsay, CB. (Treasurer) ;
Mr. Hugh M. Ingledew (Honorary Solicitor) and Sir John W. Beynon, Bart., CB. (Librarian) ;
Mr. A. G. E. J. Fudge (Director of Ceremonies) ;
Canon J. A. Lewis (Cross Bearer) ; The Lord Bishop of Llandaff (The Right Reverend Timothy Rees) ;
The Right Hon. The Earl of Plymouth, P.C (Sub-Prior) ;
Lieut.-Colonel W. Bickerton Edwards, CB.E. (Sword Bearer) ; THE PRIOR;
The Hon. John 11. Bruce (Principal Secretary) ; The Prince's Equerry.
The Prior' s Bodyguard (twenty-four Corps Officers led by Sub-Commissioner S. T. Beard, O.B.E.).
The procession was an impressive spectacle, the civic chiefs in their colourful robes and regalia contrasting vividly with the sombre black-vestments and head-dress worn by the Chapter. It was the first occasion for the historic sword found on the site of the Slebech Commandery to be carried in Priory ceremonial. The property of the Baron de Rutzen, the sword, which measures 5 ft. 7 ins., with a 20 ins. crossbar, is now housed in the ational Museum of \'V'ales. According to tradition, this relic of one of the foremost commanderies of the Order was used by the Grand Master for the conferring of the Accolade on the Knights.
The Civic part of the procession proceeded direct to front seats in the Assembly Hall. Outside the Main Porch the Assistant Direct or of Ceremonies signalled to Chapter to " open ranks," each pair stepping right or left, finally making way for the Director of Ceremonies to lead the Prior's procession to the Lord Mayor's Parlour, the Executive officers and members of Chapter closing in behind. The approach from the porch up the main staircases, through the marble hall, and along the corridor was lined with boy and girl cadets, whose smart appearance obviously impressed His Royal Highness.
Within the Parlour the members of Chapter were each presented to the Prior by the Earl of Plymouth.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
The most spectacular function of the day was the meeting of General Assembly, held in the Assembly Room, which by three o'clock was filled by a distinguished cC)mpany, chiefly representative of all branches of membership of the Order who had been invited to witness the investiture of 141 members admitted to or promoted in the Order since June, 1921, when the Prior last held an investiture in Wales.
At 3.10 p.m. the audience was requested to stand to receive the Chapter procession, which passed up the main aisle to the platform, to the stirring strai n s of" Men of Harlech," played by the Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Herbert Ware.
The Prior's procession was then announced by th e
Director of Ceremonies, and " God Bless the Prince of Wales" was played as the following entered :The Director of Ceremonies
The Cross Bearer, The Bishop of Llandaff, The Sub Prior, The Sword Bearer, THE PRIOR, The Prince's Equerry, The Princip al Secretary, The Assistant Director of Ceremonies.
The Earl of Pl ymouth welcomed the Prior in the following words:-
May it please your Royal Highness to accept a loyal welcome from the Members of the Order here assembled for the first time in what has been renamed "General Assembly" under our revised regulations; from the Lord Mayor and Corporation of this City of Cardiff, which
The Order recalls with profound gratitude that since the first Charter was granted by Queen Victoria in 1888 two Princes of Wales have held the High Office of Grand Prior until their accession to the throne namely their Majesties King Edward VII. and King V. ' Your Royal Highness's great-uncle, the Duke of Connaught, has Grand Prior since 1910, carrying on the close connection of the Royal House in its tradition of service to all that the Order stands for in the life of the nation. We are. dee!?ly sensible, therefore, of our good fortune in possessmg ill the person of the Heir to the Throne a Prior whose unfailing devotion to highest ideals has added fresh lustre to the exalted conception of Public Services held by our Royal Family.
Your F:-0yal honoured the Priory by holding an InvestIture In 192 I: and your presence here to-day afford s the greatest satisfaction to members admitted to, or promoted in, the Order since that date who have
The Sub-Prior (Th<i Rt. Han the Earl of Plymouth, P.c. ) offering a welcome to the Prior, H.R.H. the Pnnce of Wales, K.G.) at meeting of General Assembly.
identified itself closely with the Priory since its inceptlOn: and from guests dra.wn from all parts of \Vales by a common interest in our work.
Your Royal Highness was pleased to accept the newly created office of Prior in the first Priory established under the Charter of 1907 granted by you illustrious grandfather !<ing Edward VII., whereby the Priory for \V'ales became, In 1918, the inltiallink in a chain of Establishments destined under the Venerable Order of the llospital of St. John of Jerusalem to encircle the world and form a bond of Empire under its Sovereign Head, H.M. the King. \Xi'ales still retains its premier place as the sole Priory of the Grand Priory, while New Zealand and Southern Africa have each been accorded the status of Commandery ; but the Order looks forward to a day not far distant when the Dominions, their Provinces and the Crown Colonies will be ranged as Bailiwicks, Priories and Commanderies in due gradation.
waited in hope-now happily realized-of this distinction. Your keen interest in your Priory'S work has been evinced by repemed messages of goodwill and cono-ratulation to Chapter at its annual meeting, which have ,sbeen sources of much appreciated encouragement.
During your Royal Highness's term of office, and under the of fir t Principal Secretary and ComlIDs loner for \Vales, It Herbert Lewis, who e memory has been perpetuated by the Unveilino- Ceremony in t. Johr:'s Church, which your Royal ha to-dar so graCiOusly performed, departments of the Prior y's work have made great strIdes forward both in numbers and efficiency.
.extent of membership in each grade of the Order is lDdicatlve of the contribution made by the Principality; and. the measure of recognition for long and deyoted under. our new regulations, keep pace with the lDcreaslng expanslOn of the t. John A1Tlbulance Association and the t. John Ambulance Brigade.
(By COIlriesy, " Daily JIirror." ) VISIT OF THE PRIOR, H.RH. THE PRI CE OF WALES.
T h e indispensability of the Medical P rofession is suitably recognized by the conferment of Honorary Life Membership for gratuitous work in lecturing and examining classes .
\\' ales has been organized in 19 centres with Committees of influential persons, though much remains to be done in defining duties and strengthening personnel.
The number of Association students qualifying annually for awards has risen from 2,500 in 1918 to 15,700 to-daya total of 68,000 having taken first-year certificates in First Aid and Home ursing in the 14 years
The Brigade has grown from 5,000 to over 10,000, inclusive of 3,000 uniformed cadets out of a total of 8,500 for the whole Empire, or over one-third; and there are now 32 Corps with 392 Ambulance, ursing and Cadet Divisions. The lviilitary Hospitals R eserve and R oyal aval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve are fully recruited; but we are backward in support of the Voluntary Aid D etachment Scheme for a variety of reasons which should not prove insurmountable The morale and loyalty of all ranks is excellent; and the record of rescue work in colliery disasters affords proof of a fund of heroism waiting to be evoked in these modern representatives of the Order.
I could wish, however, that the large number of unemp l oyed men in our depressed areas, belonging to the Brigade, or willing to join if given an inducement, could be equipped with uniform in a manner similar to the equipment of our Ca d ets as a result of the far-sighted policy of the P ilgrim Trustees in diverting Youth from enforced idleness to sustained and useful activity.
Our Motor Ambulance Transport Service last year carried 8,000 cases 166,000 mi les by means of 18 cars operated by whole-time drivers from 15 stations supplementary to each other-the annual increase being partly d ue to an expanding use by local practitioners of Hospital laboratories and apparatus for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
The beneficent activities of Medical Comforts D epots and First Ai d R oad posts in charge of our D ivisions can usefully be extended. umerous an d valuable compet itions trophies maintain unflagging interest an d a high standard all the year round.
May we assure your R oyal Highness that your P riory has an opening here in Wales for a c ontribution to the common weal of the very greatest importan ce to the health, happiness and securit y of i ts citizens For, an Ambulance O rganization- nationa l in scope and receiving genera l re cogni tion-is a contributory factor t o th at fullness of li fe which constitutes the aim of the State i n i ts relation to citizenship.
H. R .H the P rince of Wales, replying, said :I need not say how glad I am, after an undulY long interval, to be again with the Priory for Wales , and to congratulate it on its 1vork
T he Venerable O rder of the Hospita l of St. john of j erusalem, since its revival in this country , has successfttfIY raised the banner Ambulance lvork in revolt against the unnecessmy aggravation of itijuries through ignorance and itijudiciotls handling
An era of invetltion has produced an age of speed 011 land, sea and air , and this , as 1ve klZ01V, has increased the tendenry to pl?)sical mischance tin til " First Aid" as a science has become all iIJdispemable arfjtmct to modern life .
The loss to the nation ill and lilJlb on otfr has n01JJ reached stfch a pitch that n!hatever agenry lIIinimis es the effect of stich accidents is renderinlz, valuable service to the State as 1vell as to the individtlal
I ndustl)1 and COJJlmerce being the life-blood th e CottlZtl)" all loss of life, e.f!icienry and how·s of 2vork ilJlpedes its proper cirC1l1atioJ1 "First Aid," therefore, becoJJ1es vital importance in preserving earniJ1p; capacity (2vith the consequent semrity to the 1vorkman and his dependents ) , and ill additioll to treating accident and sllddell illmss, it teaches and applies the ve,y important "Safeo, Fint" principles .
I cOII/mel1d, therefore, to e/JIplq)'er and emplf!)le e alik e an Ambulance Organization that contriblftes to the reduction of econoll/ic loss, and I am glad to note that representatives of both partners ill IndtlstlY serve "'pon my Chapterfor Ambulance 1vork should ever be l1etttral grollnd and a field for lIl/rtual co-operation.
Garrould
I t is not strange then that ottr Cadet Movement has 1'esponded to the sti17mlus imparted by Pilgrim Trust grants, 1vhereby the yot/nger generation is carried by successive stages into a lifetime Ambulance endeavour and usefulness For there is no break in continuity from first to last : and the I-year-old recruit can perform a lifetiJll e of service, grOJving old in the black-and-white service-kit of a Citizen Volunteer
P01verful for good, too , is the Motor Ambulance Transport Service-subsidised in the Coalfield most bmeficiallY by the Miners' W eljare Fund. And here an opening presents itse!! for very valuable Rationalisation 1vork, if all interests will combine to cover the grottlzd adequately aJld avoid overlapping or unintentional competition by poolillg their resources in one co-ordinated scheme. This might well be evolved by collaboration between the CollielY OJJJners, the CollielY IVorkmen's organizations Mtllzicipal and Hospital Authorities of South rVales and Monmotlthshireeither through the machinery of the P rioty scheme, or af!Y centralised agenry competent to run the most e.f!icient service at a minimttnl cost
There are Medical Depots for the supplY of invalid requisites to the homes of the people-a valuable supplement to District Nursing : All/bulance rIalls as training-grounds of ejjicienry in public duties and social centres of good co mradeship in common endeavour: First Aid P osts equipped and staffed to JJleet sudden emergenry.
I t has been said that never before in world histolY has A cciden t p layed such a devastating rOle in cutting short human l ife and maiming human bodies : a t hrea t t o health and e.f!icie1l9' almost comparable to the great plagues and epidemic diseases of former tilJ/es.
Youth, too, is stronglY attracted to useful selj-equipment in proficienry : and a smartness in uniform has its counterpart in pl?Jsical, 1Jlmtal and moral self-respect. 16
I was velY glad to leanz that JJly call t o National Se rvice t o help break up the Unemplt?Yment ProbleJJ1 into manageab le prop ortions had not fa llen upon deaf ears in t he sphere o f First Aid, f or the St j ohn Ambulance Association
is giving the Unemployed Men eve,)' facilt'!.), to join classes; ,vbile the PriOJ), issues textbooks-all free of charge May I appeal to the Medical JIIalZ, particlliarly 1vhe17 retired from practice, to place bis kl101vledge and skill at tbe disposal of those ,vbo could bard!)' spend their ellforced leisure in a 1vay more IIseful to' tbelllselves and their fellmvs
You, my Lord Sub-Prior, have referred to the spleJZdid services of the lvledical Practitiomr J' and I 1vo!4ld like to stress the indebtedness the Prio,), to the J(nfailing e17C01lragemeJlt l!,iveJl to First Aid 1} ork doctors, l'vho regard ollr vol1mtmy Olganizatio17 as a vaillable acijtllZct to their 01VIZ 1Ioble Professiol7.
Finalo', the spirit if disi1lterested service is, I kJ1mv, ilJlplallted ill AssociatiolZ and Brigade members alike; 1vhether ill factol), or mille-on railway 01' road, reproducing
Jones, C. B. E., M.D., Mr. D avid Falconner Pennant, Sir David R. Llewellyn, Bart.
P rayers having been said by the Lord Bishop of Llandaff, for Peace, for the King, for the Royal Family, and for the Sick. and W/ounded, the Prior, with the Sub-Prior standing on his left, holding the cushion on which the insignia was placed, and the Principal Secretary, who announced the names of the Investees as they mounted the platform on his right, and with the Executive Officers and Members of Chapter arranged in a semi-circle, the Prior invested the following :-
Dame of Justice,' Mrs. Mackintosh of Mackintosh, CB.E.
Knight of Grace: Colonel E. J. Trevor Cory, O.B E. Dame of Grace: The Lady Blythswood. COllJlIIanders: Evan David Jones, Esq., Richard David
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The Prior, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, K.G., investing [he Director of Ambulance ,',If. Enoch Morrel, C.B.E. with his insignia as an Officer of the Order.
in modem life that devotion to duty which animated the Knight and Serving Brother of the old Order, whereby a dife17ce if the faith was allied to an increasing wmfa1"e on sickmss and suffering for the sake of Humanity.
I know the fine spirit that exists here aJ1Jong members of the Order in Wales, and I 2vish you all success in your future activities.
Apologies for absence were then presented by the Principal Secretary from the following Executive Officers and Members of Chapter :-His Grace the Lord Archbishop of Wales, the Earl of Powis, the Right Hon. D. Lloyd George, P.c., O. 1., M P., the Viscount Sankey, G.B.E., K.C, Sir Leolin Forestier-Walker, Bart., K.B E., M.P., the Viscount Tredegar, CB.E., Mr. Edmund L. Harm, Mr. Evan \"X1illiams, Sir John A. Simon, P.C, K.C.V.O., O.B.E., K.C., fajor-General the Lord Treowen, CB., CM.G., Colonel Sir Robert Armstrong-
Thomas, Esq., L.R.C.P. & S., Captain Taliesin E. Richards, Major Andrew Woodroffe Abderson, M.B., Ch.B., Major William Owen Evans, M.B.E., M.B., Lemuel Jone s, Esq., Professor George Knox, Carlton Tom Hurry Esq , Samuel McCormac, Esq., M.B.
Officers: Edgar Llewellyn, Esq., M.B., Ch.B., William Edmund Thomas, Esq., O.B.E., L.R.C.P. & S., IIu gh Sydney Cann, Esq., Henry James Clutterbuck, Esq., L.M.S.S.A., John Mackintosh Wilson, Esq., M.A., M.B., Ch.B., Daniel Daniel, Esq., Richard Owen, Esq., M.D., Captain Francis Paull Robathan, M.C., Lieut.-Colonel Claud George Cole-Hamilton, C.M.G D.S.O., John Harris D avies, Esq., John Grimes, Esq., M.B.E., Alderman Sir William Jenkins, M.P., Captain Lionel Arthur Lindsay, M.V.O., O.B.E., Charles S. Mason, Esq., O.B.E., Enoch Morrell, Esq., C.B.E., George Campbell Oliver, Esq., Sir Henry Erasmus Edward Philipps, Bart., Captain John Hubert Roberts, Robert J. Webber, Esq.,
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Associate Serving Brother: Simon Simons, Esq., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.
Serving Sisters: Mrs. Annie Jane Davies, Miss Mary Metcalf, R.R.C., Mrs. T. Tamlyn Hosking, Miss Evelyn George Harries, Mrs. Jane Payne, Miss Esther Rees, Mrs. Mary Jane Sutton, Miss May Protheroe, Miss Edith Margaret Prichard \X1illiams, Miss Gwladys Mary Charlotte Richards, Mrs. Lily Maud Richardson, Mrs. Florence Annie Davies, Mrs. Florence May Flemmings, Mrs. Flossie Jones.
Recipients of Vellum Votes of Thanks: Miss Rachel Davies, Thomas Beeks, Esq., Mrs. Cornelia Emmeline Thomas, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Guest, Lloyd Hughes, Esq., M.B., Herbert George Madley, Esq , The Reverend William Henry Barnes.
Recipients of Priory Votes of Thanks: Lady (Herbert) Lewis, O.B.E., Mrs. Emily Mary Agnes Owen, Miss
laud H. Ruffle, Thomas Johns, Esq., Mrs. Alicia Cove Parry, John Robert W/ood, Esq., James Charles Badge, Esq., Captain Samuel Trevor Beard, O.B.E., Sidney Cadogan, Esq., l\lrs. Annie laud Deacon, Thomas Griffith Hughes, Esq., David Joseph John, Esq., Joseph Jones, Esq., Percy Rudyard Kent, Esq., Thomas Polly, Esq., Captain David George Richards, John Rees, Esq., David John Thomas, Esq.
Recipient of the Gold llfedal of the Natiollal llol'se Association.' Ernest Thomas (Collier'S Helper, Merth.yr Vale Colliery), introduced by Sir John WI. Beynon, Bart., C.B., who gave a short description of the heroic act which won him the Medal.
Prayers by the Bishop of Llandaff were followed by the singing of " Hen Wlad Fy hadau" and the ational Anthem. Thus an historic ceremony came to an end; those who had been invested having received encouragement to increase their devoted labours and others to whom the Order of St. John had previously made but slight appeal having been stirred by the obvious sincerity of the proceedings to an appreciation of the real significance of the eight-pointed cross.
To the Editor.
NOlV that the it/spectillg season has cOllle roulld again, 1vould you kindly, through the colullllls of the " Gazette," clear £Ip the existing doubt, please, as to h01V officers are to hold their canes lvhen (a) Standing at Ease; (b) Standing at Attention; and (c) On the March.
There is no official ruling as to the method of carrying canes, but two Districts have adopted the method used by the R.A.F. :-
"The cane will be carried under the left arm, handle to the rear, cane pointing downwards, left forearm horizontal, cane at an angle of about 45 deg. to the ground.
"The cane will be carried in this position when the officer is standing at attention, marching, saluting and standing at ease."
The "Argenta" Cu p.
The" Argenta It Ambulance Challenge Cup Competition will be held at Blackpool on Saturday, June 17, 1933.
Regulations and entry forms will be sent on application to
Divisional Supt. GEORGE WILSON, 6, Buchanan Street, Blackpool
THE JOURNAL OF THE VENERABLE ORDER OF THE HOSPITAL OF ST.
The "St. Johl1 Ambulance Gazette" is published on the lSI of eacb "lonth. The Annual Subscription is 31. 6d. post Fee; single copies 3d Brigade reports shollid be addressed to the Editor, al tbe Chancery of the Order q/ St. John, St. John's Gate, Clerkel11l'ell, E.C. Reports and photographs shollid reach him b)' Jbe 15th of tach month.
Subscriptions and advertisements should be forwarded 10 the publishers, Messrs. British Periodicals, Ltd., 19, 19 0 Ctlrsitor Street, E.C.4. CONTENTS.
Editorial. Order of St. 10hn Brigade ews The Perrott Shield Inspection of Birmingham lusing Di isions. Annual Inspection of 0. I (Prince of Wales) Di s trict Interesting Case Reports Questions and Answers Brigade Appointments Overseas Appointments Priory for Wales ================== CHANCERY OF THE ORDER, ST. JOHN'S GATE, LONDON, E. C. PAGlS
July, 1933· A OPE LETTER TO SURGEONS.
SIR,-Thomas Aquinas, a media:val sage, philosopher and doctor, once debated for hours in the schools on the vexed question of" How many angels could dance on the point of a needle?" And after it had been settled to his hearers' satisfaction, and his own, everyone was most impressed by his brilliance, but no one could tell what good it did to know, after all.
There are some First Aiders like old Thomas: they will argue and split hairs for hours over some point that has no practical use, and certainly no bearing on the real subject of First Aid; and they will forget the sound, essential grounding of their study and their work.
And when we enquire, we usually find that these "sea lawyer" First Aiders have been trained by a Divisional Surgeon who does not know his Textbook, but who has filled in his lecture-time with
rambling, posh-sounding, but useless talks on semimedical matters that perhaps impress his hearers, but do not teach First Aid.
Surgeons! get it into your heads that First Aid is a 1lelV stli?ject to a doctor. It is not a child of medicine and surgery, any more than it is true that man is descended from the monkey. No, the anthropoid and the human had, back in the mists of time, a common forbear; so also First Aid and medicinesurgery have a common root: but are separate and distinct sciences.
The medical man who is going to practise and teach First Aid must learn it as a new subject. He must it, not condescendingly and hence superficially, but simply and earnestly. First Aid is a siJl/ple science: the text book defines a path wherein fools may tread and not stumble. It is a science that the man of goodwill and stout heart can master and use, however unsubtle his brain, however toilhardened his hands.
So, doctors, come to First Aid with open, simple minds: learn it, and from your wider, greater knowledge, appreciate the soundness, the safeness, the adequacy of the clear teaching of the bookand show these to us. Teach it humbly, not to confuse and impress your First Aid students with a display of your medical brilliance-but as an elder brother coaching a brood of youngsters. We look to you to guide us: do not forget your responsibility to your pupils, who trust you, nor, through your pupils, your responsibility to the sick and suffering ones whom they will treat.
Learn the subject: know it and explain it so that we understand the book's easy teaching-and when the time comes that we are" up against it," we shall do our duty and praise our teacher that we can.
Don't try to be a 1Iumbo Jumbo. Don't encourage us to be satellite witch doctors or imitation medicine men. Hand on to us a little light to our candles from the JEsculapian torch.
And your children 'will rise up and call you blessed. -Yours, etc., "MALLEUS." 1
JOHN OF JE RUSALEM
Vol. 6. NO.7· JULY, 1933·
ORDER OF ST. JOHN.
HEADQUARTER NOTES.
Library and Museum.
The Rev. W. A. Westley has recently contributed some notes to the Oldham Chronicle, from which we quote the following, which throws further light on the cross marked properties of the Order in and around Oldham.
HORSEDGE.
The Horsedge lands lay in the very centre of Oldham, on the southern slope of Oldham Edge, mostly, though not, I think entirely, to the north of the present line of High Street and Yorkshire Street. The Parish Church stands on the site of what was most likely the Hospitallers' church, although my own view is that the original building was probably older still. The Horsedge lands were marked outfor the whole district was unenclosed up to three hundred years ago-by the Seven Holy Crosses. The Crosses were there-Cross Bank and Cross Street retain the names of two of them-because the Cross of the Hospitallers exempted the lands not only from tithe but from taxes also. In 1540 the Order was dissolved and all its property confiscated.
In the Inquisitio Post Mortem of John Taylor, of Horsedge, gentleman, taken on October 8, 161 9 (although he had died on June 29, 1574), among his property is mentioned: "The capital messuage called Horsehedge and the premises are now held of William, Earl of Derby, and at the time of John Taylor's death were held of Queen Elizabeth, as of the dissolved Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, in socage by fealty and rent, and are worth per annum clear 40s." The Hospitallers' lands had by this time been divided between the Taylors, of Upper Horsedge, and the Hopwoods, of Lower Horsedge. COLDHURST.
Coldhurst Hall, to the west of Horsedge, was an estate of the Hospitallers also. Until a hundred years ago it continued to pay a yearly rent of to the Manor of Much Woolton, under the name of " St John's rent."
Much Woolton had been the revenue office of the Hospitallers for South Lancashire; and thence the money was sent to Yeaveley preceptory, near Ashbourne, whence it was safely convoyed to the headquarters at Clerkenwell, now happily restored to the Order.
WHITFIELD IN CROMPTON.
In I243 the Prior of the Order successfully claimed that he held by charter eighty acres of land in Crompton. Crompton is mentioned again in 1292. Forty years later the Prior claims due service from John de Trafford for a messuage and twenty acres in Crompton.
In or soon after 1540 the Buckleys , already tenants, must have purchased the property, for in 1618, George Buckley, ot Whitfield, was at his death" seized of nine messuages and 120 acres of land in Whitfield held of
the King as of the lately dissolved Priory of St. John of Jerusalem in free socage and by rent of three (or it might be "thirty"-it is tri with a curl, in the original Latin) pence per annum."
COALS HAW IN CHADDERTON.
Where exactly Coalshaw itself was, I do not know; on the Hollinwood side of Chadderton certainly, for .Green remains, but probably extending mto what is now Hollinwood In 1542 Sir Thomas Holt, of Grizlehurst in Middleton, bought a lot of monastic property for £641 I6s. 8d. (a very large sum for that period), including" rents from Coleshaw in Chadderton."
By WHAT WIARRA T?
In 1290 King Edward I, having come back and finding various abuses, required all who held land not previously registered in the King's books to show "by what warrant" they claimed to hold their property. Chadderton, Crop ton (Crompton), and Holdhull (Oldham) are among the Lancashire places mentioned in connection with the Hospitallers. These Placita de quo warranto give us the earliest list we have of their possessions.
VALOR ECCLESIASTICUS.
The Valor or Valuation of Ecclesiastical property made by order of Henry VIII in 15 2. 3 gives under " Yeaveley" an item headed Com. Lanc., " Sum of the rents and other profits in the aforesaid county pertaining to the said preceptory £ 10 7 3s Of this amount £27 13s. 4d. comes from the two manors of Much and Little Woolton, and nearly £80 therefore represents the income of the various properties in South Lancashire, of which our lands formed part.
The " Bede-roll" of Y eaveley Preceptory with its long list of benefactors is happily preserved in the Valor. The clerk seems to have decided that as he had a sheet to fill and the details he wanted being at Woolton were not available, he had better fill up with something else. Hence the long list of " founders and benefactors." In it occurs the name of Robert de Prestwich, who paid four marks for the" good will" of King Richard, after sharing in John' s rebellion in II 93, and who died in 12°5. The appropriation of the endowments to the Hospitallers probably dates from this time
The churchwardens of the Jomt parishes have leased the churchyard of St. John's to the Finsbury Borough Council, who are making it tidy and presentable, and they propose to place seats in it and open it to the public as a garden of rest and not for a playground. As it is too small to keep a caretaker there, the Council proposes to keep it open only during the local school hours, so that the children should not be tempted to play there.
The St. John Ambulance Brigade News.
No.I. (PRINCE OF WALES) DISTRICT.
Commissioiler ;Lt.-Colonel rRAllcls A. BROOKS, M.D. ANNUAL INSPECTION.
DISTRICT ORDERS.
The COI?n:issioner would like to express his thanks and appreCiatiOn of the smart manner in which all ranks paraded on the occasion of the Inspection of o. 1 District on Saturda?, June 10? ,:,hen the District was inspected by the ChIef CommIssIoner, Major-General Sir John Duncan, K.C.B., C.M.G., C.V.O., D.S.O. RE-EXA1fINATION OF CADETS.
Officers in charge of Cadet Diyisions are reminded of the Cadet Regulations governing the re-examination of It will be seen in Regulations for Cadet Diyisions ReVIsed, page 8, paras. 52.-56, in which it states that applIcatIOn for Cadet Re-examinations must be made on Form B.F.C.10.
No. 71 (10TTENHA\<f A D EmloNToN) A:\rBULA"CE DIVISION.
On Saturday, 2 Division, in co-operation WIth No. 56 urslng DIVI SIOn, held their 2.nd Annual Competition and Demonstration at the Monmouth Hall, Edmonton.
The programme opened with a parade of the competing teams, and was followed by demonstrations of improvised str.etcher work a?d art of bed-making, especially for a patIent with fractured legs. Loading and unloadlng a stretcher patient at the bedside was a further iteJ? The scene of the Competition for the Divisional Shield was cleverly thought-out by Div.-Supt. L. Herbert, o. (Stoke ewington) Division, who assisted Major A. WIlson, O.B.E., M.C., M.B., Ch.B., in judging the teams. Section "A" are to be congratulated upon winning the Trophy for the second time. A well-equipped ward afforded the urses an opportunity to demonstrate the. art Roller An interesting Tableau, entItled The Spwt of the Age," was enfolded around a Crusader, giving a glimpse of the historical work of the 12th Century and the present day.
The presentation of the Divisional Shield and awards for the year was kindly made by Mrs. 11. G. Cottrell.
1 o. 72. TCDOR (ENFIELD) 1 eRSI TG DIVISION. and awards gained by members of the DIVISIOn were dIstnbuted at a Social gathering, held at Freeman's Restaurant on March 23, and presentations
0. I (PRINCE OF \V \LES) DI TRICT I PECTIO:\.
Re-examination for Cadets under 16 years of age may be by a selected Officer of the Brigade, who draws up his or her own questions. Cadets over 16 years of age must be re-examined by a doctor. PRINCE OF WALES'S PLmIES.
The issue of these Plumes from o. Di strict Headquarters has now ceased. They must be obtained from the Stores D ept., St. John Ambulance Association St John's Gate, E.C. 1. PR011OTIONS.
The Commissioner has sanctioned the following promotIOn :Supt. W. A. Roust, No .. 86. Horseferry Division, promoted to the rank of Dlstnct Officer, with effect from May, 1933·
Headquarters: 10, Berkley Street, FRANCIS A. BROOKS, Lieut.-Colonel, Commissioner. St. John's Lane, E.C.I.
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?ude to D.: .. B. M. Toop and Miss ill. 1. Fairchild, .R., In. of .rendered. Although the DiViSion has only been In eXIstence a year, it has made great progress, and no fe,\ver than 86 awards \"ere distributed. The Division takes the name of "Tudor" from the fact that it was inaugurated in the Tudor Room at Gentlemen's Row.
The presentations were made before a di tinaui hed gatheri-?g during. an. interval in an enjoyable programme of muslC and recitations by members of the Di\ ision.
o. 94 (DAGEl HA:\l) A}'1BUL -CE DrvI ION.
Respiratioll.-On Tuesday evening, April 25, a most lllterestlllg lecture on this subject was given by Mr. Burwood, of 1Iessr. iebe, Gorman & Co., Ltd.
A large and. appreciati:Te greeted the lecturer, who dealt With the subject In an exhaustive manner. the conclusion, It. Burwood answered mam- questions, and was accorded a hearty vote of thank'. -
Cadet Camp.-Easter Camp was held in a clearing in the woods of Danbury Park, near Chelmsford, Essex, and was attended by sixteen cadets, accompanied by four members of the Senior Division. A very enjoyable week-end was spent at the Camp, and all those present have intimated their intention of going to the Summer Camp at Dovercourt. Most of the time was spent in recreation of various types, but First Aid practice was not neglected. On the Saturday evening the camp fire singsong was a feature, and on Sunday morning Brig.-Gen. Wigan inspected the Camp and expressed his pleasure at the neat and orderly way in which it was conducted.
No. I DISTRICT.
Post Office Corps.-On Tuesday, May 30, the London Post Office Corps and Civil Service Nursing Division, were inspected in the yard of the King Edward Building, G.P.O., by the Assistant-Postmaster (Sir Ernest Bennett, M.P.).
Two hundred and forty-six of all ranks paraded under the command of the Assistant-Commissioner, Central Area (Dr. K. F. Lund), and was formed up in six companies.
The Inspecting Officer, who was accompanied by Col. R. V. Prynne, CB.E., D.S.O ., etc. (Chief Medical Officer of the Post Office) made a very careful inspection of the parade, and after expressing his pleasure at being present, congratulated the members on their very smart appearance and movements, paying a special compliment to the nurses on their smartness .
After the inspection, the parade marched past the saluting base in column of route, straight to the Goldsmiths' Hall, where the awards earned by the members were presented in conjunction with those of the Po st Office Ambulance Centre of the Association. Mter the presentations, a vote of thanks to Sir Ernest Bennett was proposed by Corps-Supt. Hall and seconded by Lady Div.-Supt. Miss Masson.
No. I I 8 (SOUTHGATE) AMBULANCE DIVISION.
No. 74 (FINCHLEY AND SOUTHGATE) NURSING DIVISION.
On Wednesday, May 3, at Garfield Road Schools, New Southgate, about HO members and friends met to celebrate the second birthday of No. I 8 Division and the first birthday of To. 74 Division The Divisions were very pleased to have with them Lady Dist Off. Mrs. MacFadden and the late Lady Dist. Off. of Northern Area, Miss Hoare, O.B.E., Div. Surgeons D W. Reid, and S. L. Westlake, Lady Div. Supt. Miss Baxter, of Ealing, Amb. Officers S. J. and.F. J. ford, Mrs. Standingford, Mr. Martln-Smlth (Sergeant-InCharge of Barnet Division), and Miss Martin-Smith.
The Assistant Commissioner, Capt. A. C \X7hite Knox, M.C, M.B., Dist Officer C T. Osborn, and Div Supts. J. Standingford and J. W. Taylor were absent consequent upon their presence at an important meeting.
The evening was spent in dancing, music for which was supplied by the CL.B. Band, games, and A.-Officer Stillwell kindly gave a performance with his marionettes.
A.-Officer·S. N. Collins welcomed the visitors, his remarks being endorsed by Lady A.-Officer Miss Vicary when cutting the birthday cake. Lady Dist. Off. Mrs. MacFadden congratulated both Divisions on the work they are doing and wished them every success in the future.
A very happy evening was spent, and it is hoped this will be the first of many such gatherings.
No. 1. DISTRICT.
The No. 2 District Competitions were held at the Masonic Rooms, Oxford, on Saturday, May 6, commencing at 2.30 p.m., when teams from the following Divisions competed:-
Amblllance.-Packers (Bristol), Oxford City (Oxford), Southampton CHants.), Bourne End (Bucks.), Minehead (Somerset), Cheltenham Friendly Society (Gloucester), Swindon (Wilts.), and Reading S.R. (Berks.).
The Judges were: Dr. N. Corbet Fletcher (Assistant Surgeon-in-Chief), for the Men's Team Test, and Doctors L. WI. Dryland (County Commissioner, orthampton,) Dr. L. Dunlop (County Surgeon, No. District), and Dr. H. E. Rawlence (County Officer, Hants.) for the Men's Individual Tests.
Major S. J. C Holden, M.B. (County Surgeon, Bucks.) for the Women's Team Test; Dr . W. Hutton, County Surgeon, Gloucester), for the Women's Individual Tests.
The results were as follows :-AlJlbulance: I, Southampton Division, 393; 1., Cheltenham Division" 3),7t ; 3, Bourne End Division, 3 7t; 4, DIVIsIon, ; Ioi ; 5, Oxford <:ity 293; 6, Division, 277; 7, MInehead DIVIsIon, 259; 8, S, R. Division, 250t. Nursing: I, Aylesbury N. DlvlSlon, 3 5; 2, Southbourne N. Division, 1.6 0 l; 3, 1inehead N. Division, 247t.
SOUTHSEA.
A first aid hut hut has been opened near the Southsea children's playground. The initiative of the Brigade, following upon letters in the" Evening Tews <' Jed them to co-operate with the Piers, Beach and PublIcIty Committee in establishing this great asset for treatment of the minor accidents.
The flag of the brigade was broken at .the flagstaff outside the hut by Miss Birch, Lady, Supertntendent. of the Portsea Nursing Division, which 1S to be responsIble for its supervision and staffing. The dedication ceremony was conducted by the Rev. Canon H. A. Knight, M:A. (Chaplain to the Division), amon,g those present beIng Councillor Dr A. Bosworth WrIght (Chauman of the Piers Beach and Publicity Committee), Mr. H. Stroud Mr. H. E. Rand Superintendent of the Portsea Division), Mrs. JoslIn (Lady Corps Officer), Miss K. Job (Lady Superintendent, Portsmouth Division), Mrs. Hawksley (Lady Nursing Officer), and members of the Division.
o. 4 DISTRICT.
LANCASHIRE.
LITHERLAND.
The Road Hut, opened by Councillor E. Robinson, and consecrated by the Vicar (the Rev, H. Gordon) contains three rooms, providing accommodation for the injured, and the men and women on, duty. The ,bed and bedding were presented by Mrs: VIncent, the 1,lnoleum by Mrs. White, and the curtaIns. by. Miss Lockhart. A day and night servIce IS maIntaIned at week-ends.
HEYWOOD.
. The Chief Commissioner (Sir John Duncan, K.CB.) lnspected the Ambulance, NurSIng and Cadet Units of South-East Lancashire on May 27, when 2,500 members paraded under Asst, Commissioner Maxwell Reekie, O.B.E., and Lady District Supt. Mrs. Tweedale, CB.E., with District Officer Capt. Nimmo as Adjutant , Owing to the heavy downpour of rain it was impossible to take the Inspection out of doors, as arranged, so the units were divided into four groups and accommodated under cover, where various competitions were conducted by the Surgeons.
BLACKBUR
An . lecture on ovox apparatus for the reSUSCItatIOn of persons suffering from carbon-monoxide poisoning was given the Blackburn Headquarters, by Amb. Officer F. Crelhn, of the Blackburn Fire Brigade. The kindly loaned by the Royal Infirmary, was explaIned and demonstrated, and extracts from conference papers by experts in the science of resuscitation were read. Corps.-S.upt. W. Mellor presided, and a hearty vote of thanks was gIven by Corps Officer J. WI. Briggs. WHALLEY.
A custom originated in 1897 was again observed on Sunday, May 7, when members of the East Lancashire units attended divine service at Whalley Parish Church, by Canon J. E. W. Wallis. The parade was Inspected by Asst. Commissioner Pim, who afterwards presented a Service Medal Bar to District Officer McKenzie. The Vicar, in his address, said that parades such as these helped the general public to appreciate something of the worth and work of the Brigade.
HASLINGDEN.
annual review of the Ambulance Corps and DIvlslOns of the RossendaleyalleY,was held at Haslingden, Saturday, May 2.0. The InSpeCtion was conducted by District Officer, Col. C H. S. Redmond, T.D., who was supported by the Mayor and Mayoress of Haslingden (Capt. and Mrs. Baxter) and other ladies and gentlemen. The inspecting officer congratulated the members on their smart turn-out, after which the competitions were judged by Dr. Struthero (Ambulance), Dr. Clarke ( ursing), and Dr. MacGregor (Cadets)
Results :-Ambulance: I, Crawshawbooth; 2 Hasling den "A" Nursing: I, Rawtenstall; 2, Bacup. Cadets: I, Rawtenstall Nursing Cadets.
The Mayoress presented the trophies to the winning teams, and generously offered an additional cup for competition among the Cadets.
AMBULANCE Su DAY.
A scheme for the, institution of an Ambulance Sunday has been formulated 1U No.6 Area, o. 4 (Lancs.) Di strict, and on Sunday, June 1. 5, most of the units will attend diy-ine service iI? local churches. It is hoped that from thIS small begInnIng a National St. John Ambulance Sunday :nay result. The. Sunday nearest (or follow.ing) St.. John, s Day (June 24) IS most appropriate, and as the Bngade IS now a national movement, why not a National St. John Ambulance Sunday? This would give a splendid opportunity of the work and aims of the Order of St. John being brought to the notice of congregations throughout the land, on the same day while parades of smartly turnedout men, women and cadets would create an atmosphere
?f interest, which is sadly lacking in many district. The Idea been taken up with enthusiasm from a Brigade standpOint and the clergy have co-operated w.illingly. CIVIC RECOGNITION.
Throughout No. 4 (Lancs.) District generally, the Mayors of the Boroughs and Chairmen of the District Councils are to be congratulated on the support given to the Ambulance movement. There is seldom an Ambulance function at which the civic head is not seen but on the contrary, is there with members of his or' her council, and many Divisions owe a debt of gratitude fo; the moral and financial support afforded.
WESTMORLAND AND C UMBERLAND. EGREMONT.
The annual Competition for the "Collinson" Bowl and the " Cockill" Cup took place at Egremont, Cumberland, on May 27.
These trophies are open to teams from Nursing Divisions in the Counties of Westmorland, Cumberland and Furness but no teams had entered from the last-named· of 7 Divisions in the other two counties, each one had se nt to make a bid for victory. This is a most gratifyIng feature, in that it shows the keenness with which this work is being carried on by each Division and its not being left to a favoured two or three.
The Competition entailed both team and individual work, the Bowl being given to the team who made the highest total, whilst the Cup went to the member who made the highest individual score.
The judges were : Team Test-Dr. 1. Fletcher of Workington; First Practical, Dr. E. A. of E&,remont; Theoretical, Dr. E. Ablett, of Whitehaven; NurSIng, both Theory and Practice, Miss Wright, Matron of Kendal Isolation Hospital.
At the close of a pretty strenuous afternoon, the results were announced by the local Secretary as follows:The Bowl: I, Egremont, 2.09t; 2, Kendal, 207f. The Cup: I, Ambulance Sister M. Hawkins, Carlisle, 36t; 1., Ambulance Sister D. Gunby, Kendal, 35t.
,The trophies, were presented to the winners by Mrs. Mitchell, the wife of the Egremont Divisional Surgeon.
The County Commissioner, Lt.-Col. \Y/. B. Cockhill, congratulated the ursing Divisions on the splendid turn-out that had been made and stressed the extreme value of competition work, and he proposed a hearty yote of thanks to all the Examiners and to the SuperIntendents and members of the two Egremont Divisions, all of whom had done so much to make the competition a success and to afford as much comfort as possible to those who had entered. Dr. Fletcher replied in a humorous speech, which recalled the mistakes he had made as a student of medicine, and he outlined the method in which the team case should have been taken. 1iss \Y/ right expressed her .appreciation of the high standard of the work she had Inspected.
The Egremont entertained the competitors to tea at the close. This IS the second year in which Egremont Nursing Division has won the Bowl, though to do so, they have had to change 50 per cent. of the personnel of last year's team.
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SHEFFIELD.
The annual County Controllers' and War Office inspection of Voluntary Aid Detachments, W.R. Yorks, 2
108 and 190, took place at the headq uarters of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, Sheffield
Brig.-General WI. Sandys, e.B , e.M G County Controller, was the inspecting officer, and Major R. H. Leigh, M.e., R.A.M.e., the War Office representative, expressed himself highly satisfied with the work done and the general efficiency.
Those present included Captain O. F. Buxton, AssistantCommissioner of the Area; Lady District Officer Miss G. Ashberry; V.A .D. Medical Officer, D r. M. R. Powell ; Mrs. J. Windle, Commandant of No. 108 D etachment; and Miss e. Ward, Commandant of No. 190 D etachment. There were 5° nurses present.
A very satisfactory report has since been received from the Inspecting Officer through the County Controller.
D ISTRICT CAMP.
No. 5 District are to be congratulated on having held the most successful camp since the war. Six hundred members attended. The Mayors of Sheffield and of Rotherham visited thy camp on successive days. P erfect weather prevailed the whole time.
The occasion of the morning service on the Sunday was taken to present the Service Medal of the Order to Sergeant Had£eld This was done by Asst. Commr. H. e. Else, who paid the recipient some excellent and well-deserved compliments.
AND \VORTLEY D IVISION.
Superintendent E. D Glover, of the Armley and Wortley, gave a lecture on poisons from the first aid standpoint to the ambulance section of Leeds City Tramways.
He dealt with the history of poisons and later with their specific action on the human body and the method of treatment in cases of accidental poisoning . He paid special attention to the antidotes required. He pointed out, too, that this was a case where a little knowledge was a dangerous thing. It was necessary to do the right thing at the right moment. otherwise serious consequences might result
GRIMSBY CADET AMBULANCE DIVISION.
The annual Presentation of Awards and Social evening was held on Wednesday, April 26, when some thirty Cadets, with their parents, together with D r. D eighton, D ivisional Surgeon. Supt Gott and his officers, had an enjoyable evening.
The awards were presented by Dr. D eighton . First Aid Efficiency Cup to Cadet Parker and the Camp Efficiency Cup to Cadet Cpl. Bickley, both being given by D r. Deighton. Other awards included Swimming, Signalling and Nature Study Certificates, together with some 25 prizes won in Camp.
Sketches, dialogues, monologues, singing and an " accident" were greatly enjoyed by all.
Refreshments were enjoyed midway in the programme, after which Supt. Gott addressed the parents and Cadets, entreating the boys always to keep themselves up t o scratch and alert. He also moved a vote of thanks to the Cadets, who had entertained so well.
The evening was concluded with community singing, accompanied by the Cadets' own "Kickuparowband," which was broadcasting for the first time.
N o 8 (D U K E O F CONNAUGH TS' ) DISTRICT
WELL D ONE, HORSHAM ! Congratulations to the Amb ulance O ffi cer Trott and his team on their excellent achievement. Not only has the Horsham D ivision reason to be proud, but the D istrict as a whole, and we are very pro ud of them, and also to have the" D ewar» Challenge back once again in No.8 D istrict Westgate Nurses were sixth, and this was not a bad record, in fact they did well all round. Westgate di d its share last year by bringing the " P errott" to the D istrict.
TILMANSTONE COLLIERY D IVISION.
This D ivision, which was formed four years is to be congratulated on the way in which its services are being increasingly utilised by the public. At the annual re-examination last September, all the members passed except one, who was unable to sit, being absent from the district.
THE CRAWLEY AND THREE BRIDGES D IVISION.
THE CRAWLEY AND THREE BRIDGES D IVISION are to be congratulated for the gift to them of a magnificent new motor ambulance. The car is the gift of Captain E. T. Noakes, and is a 30 cwt Bedford special ambulance chassis, with a body by Messrs. Lomas, of Manchester. It is fitted with special anti-rattle devices on doors and windows, and has a permanent stretcher with a spring and float-on-air mattress.
An 8-inch luminous clock has been given anonymously in recognition for services rendered at an accident in April this year.
SUSSEX AND SURREY REVIEW.
The Inspecting Officer, on July 9, will be Lt.-General Sir Aylmer Hunter-Weston, of Hunterston, D .S.'·O R.E., M.P.
F OUND .
A Medallion, "No.3 56139" George H. Spencer, was found on the Aldershot Tattoo Ground, and has been handed to me. Owner can have the same on application to me at this address.
A. Winslade, Hon. Sec.
1 15, East Street, Farnham.
NELSON
CORPS.
The Annual Squad Competition for the " WILKINSON" MEMORIAL SHIELD
(Open to all Corps and Divisions, S.J.A.B.) and the Individual Competition for the "MARY WILKINSON" TROPHY
(Open to all Nursing Divisions) will take place at Nelson on
S A TURD AY the 12th AUGU S T , 1933. E ntr ies close 5 th
Entry forms and particular s on application to :-
JAMES LEE, Corps Secretary, 11, Berkeley St.reet, N e son.
MRS. DEWHURST, Lady Ambulance Officer, 58, Alb .o n Street, Nelson, Lancashire.
The Perrott Shield.
B y A COMPETITOR.
Having won our District Competition and thus become eligible to compete for the much-coveted Perrott Shield, we journey to London.
On arrival in London all teams are met by Officers of No. I District, who convey them to their respective hostesses, who so generously give hospitality throughout the Competition.
At 7.0 p.m. we all meet at the Gate-House of the Priory as guests of the Order. Under the guidance of Mr Fincham, who so kindly conducts us, this is a glorious opportunity of seeing the Priory and the Church of St. John, with its ancient crypt, both symbolical of the earliest works of the Order in England.
On entering the Priory we are shown the Museum containing relics dating from the early XIIth Century Hospitallers, and Wars of the Crusaders, up to the Great War of 19I4-18-Etaples, with its modern hospital, .carrying on the same traditions of mercy.
A peep Into the Wardrobes of the Grand Priors completes the round of what, to most of us, is an inspiration to work harder, to justify our existence in the Order of St. John .
On arrival in the Great Banqueting Hall we are :net by o,:r Lady Perrott, our Lady Superllltendent-ln-Chlef, and Sir Percival Wilkinson Secretary-General of the Order, who honour us their presence. There are also guests in mufti, whom later we discover are our judges for the morrow.
The six Girl' Cadets, representing Districts in different parts .of .the country, who form part of the great orgarusatlon of the next day, are also dining with us.
Two impressions leave their pictures III our rrunds-an excellent dinner, and the wonderful social spirit shown by the attitude of the competing teams towards each other, in spite of the great battle which is to be fought on the morrow.
On the day all competitors for the Perrott Shield must report at the Great Central Hotel at 8,30 a.m The teams are met by two stewards, who first detail us for the inspection of " Outdoor Uniform," This over,. we carefully put on caps and aprons; special care IS necessary as this is strictly marked by two uniform judges.
As we have the misfortune of being the last team to compete, we retire to the writing room, where all teams must remain until they have competed, carefully guarded by more efficient stewards, and find comfortable chairs, as we shall have the rest of the morning for reading or work.
It is an excellent plan to spend the time in this way, and my advice to all future teams is : "Don't read your text-books, or watch the faces of your other nerve-wracked friends."
At 1.0 p.m men and women alike are rnarched into the Winter Garden, where our thoughtful Committee
provide luncheon for all the teams Those not having competed before lunch are isolated at a separate table. The day has nearly passed and our team letter is called. Fate takes us first to some individual practical work. Jangled nerves are slightly adjusted by a charmingly reassuring smile from Matron, or SisterTutor, from one of London's largest training schools. Twenty minutes later, the members of our team meet once more. A steward gives the order "Prepare for Team Test ." We are propelled through a crowded gangway to a stage transformed into the scene of a real accident with equally realistic Elstree artists as patients. Then all too soon, the last five minutes' warning signal is given. A hasty completion of treatments with diagnosis, and all is over. Winning or losing, it has been a marvellous experience in First Aid.
A quick change into a clean apron, for the Nursing Teams are lining up to form a guard of honour for the Royalty who is graciously honouring us with her presence and presenting the shields and prizes, with the distribution of which concludes the glorious fight for the Dewar and Perrott Shields and England's National Finals.
Inspectio n of Birmingh am Nursing Div i sion s.
On Sunday, June I, Lady Perrott, R.R.C., Lady Superintendent-in-Chief of Nursing Corps and Divisions of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, inspected the Nursing Divisions of the Birmingham Corps. She was accompanied by her Staff Officer, Miss Lethbridge, C.B.E., and by Mrs. A. F. Porter, :M.B.E., Lady County Officer for Birmingham.
Twelve Nursing Divisions paraded in the University Building for inspection, under the command of Mrs. Oliver Lee, Lady Corps Superintendent.
A railway accident was staged inyolving many injuries to the passengers, which were treated by members of the various Divisions. Six of each case were treated, so as to give as many members as possible the opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities. The injuries included many fractures, wounds, burns, etc.? cases requiring artificial respiration not being omItted. All the work was exceedingly well done.
In addressing the members, the Lady Superintendent-in-Chief praised very highly the efficiency of the Birmingham Corps, and congratulated them on the splendid work they are doing. She also gave details of the two Brigade Camps, and expressed the hope that many of the members would be able to attend them.
The nurses then marched from University Building on to the parade ground. Colonel G. A. Moore, C.M.G ., D.S.O., M.D., etd., Assistant Chief Commissioner of the .St. John Ambulance Brigade, took the salute, WIth the Lady Superintendent-inChief standing on his right.
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On "Saluting."
WHY-HOW-AND WHEN.
By "D. SUPT." (NO.2 DISTRICT).
SECTION 36 OF CHAPTER I of " The Manual of Drill and Camping" is not as well known by officers and other ranks of all grades as it should be. This may be owing to the fact that perhaps there are only one or two copies in each Division, and so this Manual is rarely seen by the majority of members. Therefore some of the more important extracts from this Section, given in the GAZETTE, may attract the attention of many who may not otherwise see them, yet should be acquainted with them.
§I. "Saluting is a customary method of greeting a superior in organised bodies. It is an outward sign of the imvard spirit oj discipline, and respect for superiors. The general tone and feeling in a unit is indicated as mtlch by the manner in which the men salute, and the oiJicers return the salute, as by atry other action."
(Incidentally, our custom of removing our headgear on entering the home of a friend is a link with the past, when a knight would remove his helmet on entering a castle hall, to indicate that he came in peace and counted on a friendly reception, having removed the most vital part of his armour. So when we salute in uniform, we imply our willingness to remove our cap out of politeness and respect if it were not contrary to Regulations.)
§3. "Officers will be saluted at all times whether in uniform or plain clothes."
(As I understand it, this means " whether THEY are in uniform or plain clothes." The member in plain clothes would not salute, but would raise his civilian hat.)
§4. "The salute will be given with the right hand."
(One still sees left-hand salutes occasionally.)
§5. "Officers will receive and return a salute with the courtesy it deserves."
(perfunctory salutes and " fancy" salutes must not be given on either side, and no salute must be ignored.)
§6. "When two or more officers are together, the senior only, whether in uniform or not, will return the salutes "
(A common fault with Brigade officers. "Senior," of course, in rank, or where rank is equal, in date of appointment. Incidentally, if (and only if) anyone more senior than himself should arrive, he (and only he) will call the others to attention and salute.)
§9. "When the National Anthem is played, officers will salute, other ranks will come to " Attention." Officers and other ranks in plain clothes will remove their head-dress and stand at " attention."
(A frequent cause for doubt is clearly settled here. Whenever and wherever (indoors or out) the National Anthem is played, ALL officers in uniform and wearing caps , salute. By the way, at Memorial Services, and similar observances, ALL the oiJicers salute when
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" Last Post" is sounded, but simply remain at " Attention JJ lvhen "Reveille JJ is sounded.)
SECTION 38 gives detailed instructions as to how the salute is to be made, and gives further orders as to when and how it is to be given. Thus;-
§5. "When a man passes an officer he will salute on the third pace before reaching him, and lower the hand on the third pace after passing him. During the salute the man will look the oiJicer full in the face."
INSTRUCTIONS follow as to how the salute is given when sitting, or standing about, singly or in groups, and when a message is delivered to an officer.
§8. "A man without his cap will, if standing, come to 'Attention'; if walking, will turn his head smartly towards the officer."
(No cap-no salute. See note on §I above.)
§9 (i) " A man when riding a bicycle will turn his head smartly towards an officer in passing him and will not remove his hands from the handle bars."
(The same applies when pushing a bicycle, no salute by hand-but all substitutes for a hand salute should be acknowledged by a hand salute in return.)
§9 (ii) " A man when riding a motor bicycle or driving a motor vehicle will not be required to salute when the vehicle is in motion. When stationary he will turn his head smartly towards an officer passing him, but will not remove his hands from the steering wheel or handle bar."
OFFICERS in command of parties should note that the compliment of " Eyes Right" (or" Left ") is paid only to the following persons (i) Chief Officers of the Brigade; (ii) Commissioners; (iii) Assistant Commissioners of a County or Area, and District and County Surgeons." [Sec. 45, §4·]
A T INSPECTIONS, on the command "General Salute," ALL officers salute. Following the command "Eyes Right" (or "Left "), whenever given, the order "Eyes Front" is given by the same ojjicer (Sec. 45).
MUCH of the foregoing is included in Brigade General Regulations, Section IX, where also is stated;
No. 203. "The acknowledgment of officers by saluting is not one of subservience, but of courte.ry and respect to the oiJice held."
No. 204. "All officers will salute their Seniors before addressing them on duty or on parade Warrant Officers, N.C.O.s and men, when in uniform, will salute all officers whom they know to be such, including oiJicers of the Royal Navy, Army, R.A.F. and Police." And it would only be courtesy for officers to do the same.
No. 206." Members of Nursing Divisions will acknowledge officers by bowing." This, of course, should receive a salute in acknowledgment.
SO much, then, for saluting from the point of view of Regulations. Some members seem to dislike it. They complain of "militarism." It is not! Most officers do not enjoy being saluted (they probably
hate it), but they recognise the meaning of it, and together with the W.O.s and N.C.O.s should set their members an example whenever they themselves are required to salute. OiJicers may find it difficult to "pull up" men who do not sa/ute, but N.C.O.s should make it their special business.
In S.J.A.B. service there are no conscripts and no conscientious objectors. We all undertake on joining to conform to Regulations, and this includes discipline, with saluting as the outward sign, a fact which a man who may have to salute an officer he dislikes should remember. In such circumstance « Tommy's" philosophy of not saluting the man but the uniform, is sound.
Not merely at the Annual Inspection, but at all other times, let us all, officers and men alike, recall our first quotation given above: "THE GENERAL TONE AND FEELING OF A UNIT IS INDICATED .... BY THE MANNER IN WHICH THE MEN SALUTE, AND THE OFFICERS RETURN THE SALUTE."
Road Safety.
CoNTRIBUTED BY THE AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION.
The Automobile Association offers the following suggestions for the guidance of motorists, and touches on some of the more common errors among drivers, the avoidance of which should result in the reduction of accidents.
Primarily it is assumed that the vehicle is in thorough mechanical order, brakes in correct adjustment, headlights properly focussed and controlled, tyres in good condition, etc.
One of the most important points which every motorist should bear in mind is the obligation to indicate any change in direction to drivers of other vehicles, police constables on traffic duty, and A.A. patrols. The recognised traffic signals are clearly illustrated in the Highway Code, and every motorist should make himself familiar with them. The importance of a clear view ahead cannot be over emphasised, and care should always be taken at corners and bends to leave ample room for oncoming traffic.
Remaining on the crown of a narrow road is a common fault which frequently results in an overtaking vehicle being crowded to the extreme offside. The considerate motorist will drive on the near-side to give room to faster moving traffic, and a courteous " overtake me" signal will be appreciated by other road users.
Vehicles should never be left stationary at bends or other unsuitable places, thereby causing obstruction and frequently danger.
The golden rule when overtaking should be " if in doubt, don't." Misjudgment of speed and distance often result in "cutting in "-a very dangerous practice.
The driver should be on the lookout for caution signs, and speed should always be reduced when approaching a road intersection or bend. Over 90,000 A.A. signs have been erected to give warning of danger ahead, whilst Advance Direction signs, first erected by the A.A. in 1927, are to be found on many main roads. These give clear directions when approaching a road junction, and thus leave the motorist free to devote his undivided attention to the prevailing traffic conditions.
The unnecessary use of the horn minimises its effectiveness. It is safer to drive by sight rather than sound. Audible warning of approach is incumbent by law, but the horn must not be used when the vehicle is stationary on the highway, except when it is necessary on the grounds of safety. Discretion in the use of the horn is therefore essential.
A ready response to the signals of police and A.A. patrols avoids misunderstanding, and ensures safety
at crossroads. As a rule, it is inadvisable to act upon traffic signals from persons who are not in uniform, unless an indication to stop is received.
Speed should be moderated according to the conditions of the road, and the amount of traffic thereon.
On the open road, 3° or 40 miles per hour may be quite safe, but in towns and populous places, even 10 miles per hour may be dangerous.
Finally, every motorist should ensure that he is conversant with the recommendations of the Hig hway Code, and more important still, he should observe them on all occasions. It is as well to read the sections of the Code which apply to all road users, and not merely those applicable to the type of vehicle is usually driven. This gives an added understanding of the difficulties with which other users of the highway have to contend, and is therefore beneficial.
Joey, the Mascot of the Westo n-Sup e r-Mare St. J o hn A mbula nce Brigade.
Interesting Case Reports.
By N. CoRBET FLETCHER, M.A., M.B., B.Chlr. (Cantab), M.R.C.S ., etc., Assjstant-Surgeon-in-Chlef, The St. John Ambulance Brigade.
CASE REpORT No. 66.-The Assistant Commissione in charge of Eastern Area, No. I (Prince of Wales's) District, reports the efficient performance of first aid in the following circumstances:-
On Monday, January 30, at the Borough Theatre, West Ham, screams were heard, and the leading lady in the comedy, Pleasure Cruise, was discovered in flames in her dressing-room, her dress having caught fire as the result of coming in contact with the heating apparatus.
Ambulance Sisters E. Bidewell and W. Gray and Private W. L. D allen, of the West Ham Nursing and Ambulance Divisions, were on duty at the theatre, and rendered immediate first aid. The injured lady, after being treated for burns and shock, was wrapped in rugs and removed to Queen Mary'S Hospital, where she was detained for several weeks. The doctor who arrived before the patient was taken to hospital, stated that the only parts unburned were the face and chest; and he complimented Ambulance Sisters Bidewell and Gray and Private Dallen on tJ1e way in which they had treated the case.
COMMENT.-The treatment of patients whose clothing is on fire calls for prompt, and yet discriminating, action on the part of first aiders, because the persons rendering assistance are exposed to grave personal risks Further, fire creates panic which makes the task still more difficult. It is, most difficult to persuade the patient to lie flat in these circumstances, though this position at once does good I::Y limiting the range of the flames. We, therefore, join with the doctor, who took charge of the case, in COI1gratulating Ambulance Sisters Bidewell and and Private Dallen on their ejjicient action in a dangerous emergency.
Questions and Answers.
IMPROVISED TREATMENT OF FRACTURED H UMERUS.
R. P. (Crompton).-The Textbook (Rule 4, p. 69) tells us that, if splints are not available for Treatment of Fractured Humerus, we should secure the arm to the side by two broad bandages; but it does not tell us how these should be applied. We have taught our members to apply the first bandage round the upper end of the shaft and the second one round the lower end, leaving a distinct space between the bandages. This method, however, fails except with persons whose arms are very lon g. I should, therefore, be obliged if you wjll kindly explain what, in your opinion, is the correct position.
The method described ry you seems to be perfectlY correct. In the case of a patient with a short arm, it should be
modified ry al101ving the second broad bandage to overlap the fir.rt. This is, in my opinion, more satisfactory than ifyou were tJ substitute narr01V for broad bandages.
N. C. F.
USE OF COLLODION.
P. S. (Shoreditch).-During a discussion on the treatment of wounds one member suggested that we should use collodion. Others objected, though they could not give any reason except that the Textbook do es not include use of collodion under treatment of wounds. We shall, therefore, be grateful for information about collodion and for your advice on this point.
Those zvho, in the cOllrse of your disCtlssion, objected to the use of collodion did, as a matter of fact, give a very good reaSO/1 wf?y it should not be used 0 first aiders in the treatment of wounds. The Textbook is your standard guide of treatment / and, lvhen you deviate from its ;11structioI1S,)'Ofl rtln Ut!justifiable risks
Collodion, if pai11ted 0/1 the skin, rapidlY dries and covers it with a thin protective layer. SimilarlY, gauze soaked in collodion may be used to hold a .Ill/all dressing in position / and it does so when the overlapping edges dty 011 the skin. Its use, h01vever, is beyond the scope of first aid, because it is a more or less permanent dressing, for which reason it falls lvithin " the duties and respons ibilities of a Doctor" (Textbook, Rule 12, p. 20)
N. C. F.
T REATMENT OF FRACTURED SPI E. G. W. (Llanbradach) .-In the recent publication of the Mines D epartment "First Aid At Mines," under the section "Fractured Spine," it states that the patient should be carried face downwards on the stretcher and in explanation of this observes. "By carrying a patient face downwards a crushed fracture of a verte bra may t o a great extent become reduced."
This advice is contrary to that given in our Textbook, and I would be much obliged if you would express an opinion on the matter.
During the past two or three years some surgeo11s have strangelY advocated the removal 0/ patients suffering from fractured spine in a prone position for the reason quoted I::Y you, and have justified their views by x-ray examinations and photographs.
Our Revision Committee, however, have so far refused to recognise such a complete reversal of the till-now accepted method of treatm811t of fractured spine This decision is, in my opinion, thoroughlY wise, because a Textbook, and especiallY one written for the average first aider, should no t accept radical changes in treatment until such have bem ]tIllY established I::Y further experience.
CRAMP AND ITS
TREATMENT
N. C. F.
J. B. (Coventry).-Please tell me what is the cause of cramp and what is its treatment.
R emember the definition of " convulsions" (Textbook, p. 16 5), and you will more easilY remember the defi11ition
of cramp, viZ" "an involuntary and painful contraction of a voluntary muscle or g roup of muscles."
The cause of cramp resides in the nervous J)lstem and operates either directlY from the nerve cmtre or, as is more ustlal, indirectlY by reflex action-as (for examle) some peculiar position assumed ry (or movemCl1t of) a limb during sleep.
Cramp most frequentlY affects the limbs (especiallY calf of leg and back of thigh), is usuallY one-sided, often comes on during sleep, and is always accompanied by agonising pail1. The ll1uscle fibres are gathered tip into a hard knot, and the spasm lasts for a few seconds onlY. More rarely the attack may continue for minutes and even hours, and relief may be all too SI01V in coming.
Relief of cramp may sometimes be effected by grasping firmlY and mbbi1lg the affected muscles brisklY with the hand, sOllletimes I::Y the application of heat or coid, and sometimes ry a vigorous move;tllent of the limb.
N. C. F.
DISLOCATION OF LOWER JAW.
P. C. (Stratford).- While reading the Textbook recently with reference to Injuries to Joints (Chapter V, p. 82), I wondered what is the correct treatment for Dislocation of Lower Jaw and what are its complications.
The correct first aid treatment for this ;'!iury is to make no attempt to reduce the dislocation, to support the jaw, and to get the patient as quicklY as possible to medical assistance. The complications are fixity of jaw joint 1vith intense pain and discolJifort to patient, loss of fllnction of joint. and absmce of control of saliva.
N. C. F.
Camps for Officers and Members of Nursing Divisions and St. John V.A.D.S.
The Brigade camps have filled up very fast, both at Herne Bay and at Southport, but it is possible to get a limited amount of additional accommodation should any who have not been able to make their plans earlier wish to apply, and we want as many as possible to have the opportunity of going.
One reason why the camps seem to be so very popular is their being at the seaside. It has been decided to allow members to bring a suit of mufti, as we are most anxious that these camps should be a real holiday for our members. The local Divisions are arranging dances to which those attending the camps will be invited, and it is also hoped to arrange expeditions and picnic parties.
The cost for officers will be 37s 6d. a week and for members 35 s a week
ETHEL PERROTT, Lady Superintendent-in-Chief.
Address
on
the Opening of the
Second First Aid Road Station.
By THE SHERIFF OF CALCUTTA.
MR. MAYOR, LADIES A D GENTLEME ,
We are honoured to know that the Mayor of Calcutta is good enough to co-operate with us in consenting to open the First Aid Road Station which the Bengal Provincial Centre, St. John Ambulance Association, is offering to the public of Calcutta.
It is well known that in accidents where there is. arterial bleeding it should be controlled at once, or a. life maybe los t.
In a case where there is a fractured bone, it should be supported with splints and bandages at once, before the injured person is moved, or the fracture, if a simple one, may become a compound, and the limb may be lost as a result.
To help towards preventing such happenings,. the St. John Ambulance Association established a First Aid Road Station at the junction of Harrison Road and College Street, with attendants on duty from 8 a.m. to 10 p .m . every day. The work done at this First Aid Road Station has justified its existence,. as the following results show ;_
The above" Station" was opened in January, 193 During that year 429 injured cases were dealt with. 84 of them were serious enough to be sent to a hospital after first aid had been administered. During 1931, 434 cases were dealt with, 86 of which were sent to the hospital. Many of the other injuries in both years, although not serious, if they had not received antiseptic treatment, might have developed into serious cases and required lengthy treatment.
These results decided the Committee of the First Aid Road Station to extend this form of public service. and install this new Station, 1\1r J. Burnett having contributed Rs. 365 ' - to'\vards the building of the tation.
We are indebted to the Calcutta Improyement T rust for allowing us to place this second tation in a position that does not interfere with the traffic, also to the Port Commissioners for permitting our electric meter to be placed in their meter house.
I have much pleasure in asking the layor to open the St John Ambulance Association second First Aid R oad Station.
Canadian National Railways.
More than I,OOO First Aid vouchers, labels and medallions were issued to Canadian National Railways employees who passed their re-examination during the past year, it was announced at the annual meeting of the Canadian National Railways' Council of the St. John Ambulance Association, Canadian Branch, held at Canadian National Headquarters in Montreal under the chairmanship of Mr. A. J. Hills. In 1932 there were I 32 First Aid classes in existence on the System and I,893 persons were instructed in First Aid, 766 passed the first examination. During the year 2, I 60 lectures were given to an aggregate number of 2I,665 persons.
According to the annual report the teaching and practice of Aid was steadily maintained during the year and, having regard to the unusual conditions prevailing the results of the year's work were considered satisfactory. The instructors and the employees who devoted their time and interest to First Aid studies were highly commended and tribute was paid to the able direction of the work under D r. John McCombe, Chief Medical Officer, and A O. Beck, Director of First Aid and Accident Prevention.
The report expressed regret at the retirement of Dr. Charles A. Hodgetts, former Director-General of the Canadian Branch of the Association, after many years of active and useful service and, and extended ahearty welcome to his successor, Colonel Lome Drum. Officers elected for the ensuing year were:President, Mr. S. J. Hungerford; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. R. C. Vaughan, Alistair Fraser, D. C. Grant, A. J . Hills, A. E. Warren, D. E. Galloway, C. G. Bowker, W. U. Appleton and W. A. Kingsland; Honorary Secretary, Mr. F. A. Bourne; Honorary Treasurer, Mr C. D. Cowie; Representatives to General Council at Ottawa, Messrs. A. J. Hills and Dr. John McCombe; Members of the General Council, Messrs. A. H. Allan, C. B. Brown, G. E. Bellerose, W. J. Black, C. E. Brooks, A. C. Beck, D. Crombie, Dr. H. B. Carmichael, Dr. K. E. Dowd, Dr. W. A. Ferguson, E . Fairweather, S. W. Fairweather, Dr. L. W. Fitzmaurice, Dr. A. J. Gilchrist, D. Mck.Ford, C. H. MacKenzie, C. W. Johnston, Dr. J. Laney, R. W. Long, E. P. Mallory, Dr. John McCombe, D. F. McCraw, J. B. McLaren, Dr. J P. Mitchell, R. P. Ormsby, Walter Pratt, George A. Shea, Dr. G. W. Stockwell, R. J. Tallon, R. H. M Temple, and W. S. Thompson.
Brigade Appointments, May and June, 1933.
H.R.H. The Grand Prior has been pleased to sanction the following appointment and resignations ;TO BE CO UNTY COMMISSIONER.
No. 9 DISTRICT.
Captain Francis Harold Rodier-Heath, M.R.C.S., L:R.C.P., County of Dorset. 24.6.33' RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED WITH REGRET.
No. I DISTRICT.
Commissioner Lieut.-Colonel Francis A. Brooks, M.D. 23.6.33'
No 9 DISTRICT.
County Commissioner Joseph William White, J.P., County of Dorsct. 23.6.33.
The Chief Commissioner has becn pleased to approve of the following appointments, promotions, etc. ;TO BE COUNTY SURGEON.
o. I DISTRICT.
Alexander Stuart, i\I.B., Ch.B., Eastern Area. 20+33. TO BE DISTRICT OFFICER.
NO.4 DISTRICT.
Major William Garencieres Pearson, District Staff, County of Lancashire. 15.5.33.
o. 5 DISTRICT.
Edmund Edward Dudley, District Staff, North Staffs Area. 16.5.33'
George Alfred Enderby, District Staff, South Lincolnshire Area. 17-3-33· TO BE COUNTY OFFICER.
No. 2 DISTRICT.
Walter James Tottle, County Staff, County of Somerset. I..H3. TO BE CORPS SURGEON.
o. 3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.
Captain Frederick Lubovius Richard, M.B., Ch.B., Walsall and District Corps.
o. 5 DISTRICT.
William C. Jardine, "LB., Ch.B., Wombwell .and District Corps. 16·5·33·
Fleetwood William Porter Sullivan, M.D., B.Ch., Pontefract and District Corps. 16.5.33'
No. 10 DISTRICT.
Phineas Weiner, LR.C.S., L.R.C.P., Ipswich Corps. ro.4.33. TO BE CORPS SUPERINTE DENT.
No. 4 DISTRICT.
George Arthur Holt, Southport Corps. 13.5.33.
o. 5 DISTRICT.
Reginald Ringham, Staveley Corps. 16.5.33'
James Saville, Spen Valley Corps. 17.3.33. TO BE CORPS OFFICER
No. 2 DISTRICT.
Henry John Alleyn Allen, Weston-super-Mare and District Corps. 7·5-33·
John Henry Elmes, Reading Corps. 29.4.33.
Claude Frederick Thomas Rolfe, Reading Corps. 29-4· 33.
Herbert Frederick Skidmore, Reading Corps. 29.4.33.
NO.4 DISTRICT
Alfred Brookes, Crewe Corps. ro·5·33.
Thomas Isherwood, Bolton Corps. 12+33.
o. 5 DISTRICT.
Captain Simon Nc\·ille Turner, Staveley Corps. 16.5.33.
Alfred George \Veller, otting ham Corps. 17-3-33.
Albert E. Wilkinson, Spen Vattey Corps. 17+33. TO BE LADY CORPS OFFICER.
No. 2 DISTRICT.
Mary McCall, Bournemouth Corps. 27.4.33.
TO BE DIVISIONAL SURGEON.
(By Courtesy, "Daily Mirror.")
VISIT OF THE PRIOR, H.R.H. THE PRINCE O F WALES. Procession from St. John's Church to the City Hall, the Director of Ceremonies (Mr. A: G. E. J. Fudge) is followed by the Chaplain (The Rt. Rcv. the Lord Bishop of Llandaff) preceded by his Cross-bearer (Canon J. A. Lewis), The Sub-Prior (The Right Hon. the Earl of Plymouth, and the Sword-bearer (Lt.-Col. W. Bickerton Edwards, C.B.E.), THE PRIOR (H.R.H the Pnnce of Wales, K.G.), the Principal Secretary (The Hon. John H. Bruce), and the Prince's bodyguard led by Sub-Commissioner Captain S. T Beard, O.B.E.
No. DIsTRrCT.
Isaac Camrass, M.B., Ch.B., Metropolitan West Division, Metropolitan Railway Corps 10.5.33.
Frank Nettleton Goggs, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Staines Division. 1304·33·
Richard Malam Moore, M B., B.Ch., Brentford and Chiswick Division. 10+33.
No. 2 DISTRICT.
Edwin Alfred Clegg, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Amersham Section. 24+33·
George A. P. Fraser, M.B., Princes Risborough Division. 24+33· No. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT. Francis Thomas Doleman, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., City Club and Institute Division, Leicester Corps. 6.4.33. Frank Summers McLean, M.B., Ch.B., Park Vale Division, Leicester Corps. 6.4.33. No. 3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT. Allan Johnstone Fairlie-Clarke, M.Ch., F.R.C.S., Malvern Wells Division, South Worcestershire Corps. 29.4.33· No. 4 DISTRICT.
Captain Leonard Andersen Pearce Burt, M.B., Ch.B., Leigh Division. 3+33· John James Craig, L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S., L.R.F.P., L.R.F.S., Darwen Nursing Division. 1.5.33'
Arthur James Daly, LR.C.S., L.R.C.P., Accrington " B " Division, Accrington Corps. 1.5.33. Gerald Evans, M.B., B.Ch., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Crewe "A" Division, Crewe Corps. 8+33.
John Duncan McVean, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Police Division, Bacup Corps. 11.5· 33· Paravasthu George Paula Sawmy, L.R.C.P. & S., L.R.F.P. & S., M.A., Prescot Division. 15.5.33. James Alexander Davidson Wyness, M.B., Ch.B., Stockport Nursing Division. 8.4.33. No. 5 DISTRICT.
Alexander James Edward Cave, i\LB., City Division, Leeds Corps. 16·5033' Phillip Miehael Gettleson, M.D., Mansfield Borough DIVISion 23·3-33·
Abraham Burt, Heywood Division. 11+33. No. 5 DISTRICT.
Sydney Sellars, Skegness Division. 17 + 33· TO BE LADY CADET OFFICER. No. 2 DISTRICT.
Daisy Gregory, Southsea ursing Division. 5·5·33·
o. 4 DISTRICT.
Dora Yates, Preston Nursing Division, Preston Corps. 6.4.33· TO BE CORPS SERGEANT-MAJOR.
No. 4 DISTRICT.
Francis J. Coakley, Warrlngton Corps. 2·5.33·
No. 5 DISTRICT.
George Askew, Wombwell and District Corps. 16.5.33' TRANSFERRED.
No. I DISTRICT.
Lady District Officer Miss Grindley, from the Western Area, No. District, to the Southern Area, No. I District. 7.5.33'
Ambulance Officer G. Bushnell, from the W. H. Smith & Sons Division, No. I District, to the Merton and Wimbledon Division, No. District. 27+33·
o. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.
County Officer Captain Frank Holgate-Smith, M.B.E., from the County Staff, County of Wiltshire, to the County Staff, County of Northamptonshire, NO.3 (Eastern) District. 22·5·33·
No. 5 DISTRICT.
Ambulance Officer C. Ringham, from the Markham fain Division, NO.5 District, to the Ireland Colliery Division, Staveley Corps, NO.5 District. 17·5033· REVERTED TO RANKS AT OWN REQUEST.
o. I DISTRICT.
Lady Cadet Superintendent Miss E. Coleman, Southall Nursing Division. 25.5.33·
Cadet Officer G. Rix, Stoke Newington Division. 17.5·33·
Arthur Ernest Rawson, Cod nor Park and Ironville Division, Buttcrley i86 Company Corps. 17+33.
Divisional Surgeon A. Carson Smith, M.B., Victoria Division. 29·5033·
Divisional Superintendent Captain E. Caffyn, Barclay Perkins Division. 12.5.33.
Divisional Superintendent W. S. Fletcher, Hospital Saturday Fund Divisi0n. 5.5.33.
No. 2 DISTRICT.
Divisional Superintendent G. Hockey, Reading G.W.R. Division, Reading Corps. 6.5033'
Cadet Superintendent C. Caines, Oxford Division, Oxford Corps. 25·5033·
No. 4 DISTRICT.
Lady Superintendent Mrs. S. Sagar, Whitworth Nursing Division 13+33·
No. 5 DISTRICT.
Corps Superintendent H. J. Banks, Butterley Company Corps. October, 1931.
Divisional Superintendent H. Godsmark, Nottingham Corporation Passenger Transport Division, Nottingham Corps. 27+33.
Divisional Superintendent W. Sutcliffe, Shipley Division, Shipley and District Corps. 17.5.33.
No. 8 DISTRICT.
Divisional Superintendent W. Firman, Rochester City Division. 29·5033·
Divisional Superintendent T. Palmer, Redhill S.R. Division, Borough of Reigate Corps. 3.5.33.
RESIGNATIONS.
No. I DISTRICT.
Divisional Surgeon S. BentOn, West Ham Division.
Ambulance Officer H. Herbert, Battersea Division.
O. 2 DISTRICT.
Ambulance Officer L. Reed, Romsey Division. 22·5·33·
o. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.
Divisional Superintendent R. Heath, Ashby-de-la-Zouch Division. 2°+33·
Lady Cadet Officer E. Maule, Kettering Co-operative Nursing Division, Kettering Corps. 28-4.33.
o. 3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.
Divisional Surgeon H. Leslie, M.B., Medical Mission Division, Birmingham" C" Corps. 12.5.33.
o. 4 DISTRICT.
Corps Superintendent F. Blacklee, M.C., Southport Corps. 23·5.33.
Divisional Superintendent W. Earnshaw, Brierfield Division. 18,5 ·33·
Divisional Superintendent J. Watson, Arlecdon and Fri2ington Division. 18.5.33·
Lady Superintendent Miss Marsden, Great Harwood Nursing Division. 3·5033·
Lady Superintendent Miss Parkinson, Thornton Cleveleys Nursing Division. 22.5.33·
Ambulance Officer F. Isherwood, Astley Bridge Division, Bolton Corps. 21.4.33·
Lady Cadet Superintendent Miss Goddard, Great Harwood ursing Division. 3.5·33·
No. 5 DISTRICT.
District Officer C. Evans, North Staffordshire Area. 27· 1. 33.
Divisional Surgeon W. D. Hamilton, Haworth Division. 27+33.
Lady Superintendent irs. Dearden, Markham fain Nursing Division, Markham Main Corps. 27+33·
Lady Superintendent Mrs. G. Thurlow, Glusburn Nursing Division, Keighley Corps. 22·5·33·
Ambulance Officcr J. Hill, Cod nor Park and Ironville Division. 27·4·33·
Nursing Officer L Cherrett, Leeds Victoria ursing Division, Leeds Corps. 22.5.33· No.6 DISTRICT.
Nursing Officer Miss M. Bewick, Blaydon Nursing Division. 17·5033· No. 8 DISTRICT.
Nursing Officer A. Davis, Guildford Nursing Division, Borough of Guildford Corps. 31·5·33· NO.9 DISTRICT.
Divisional Superintendent S. Glanville, St. Stephens Division. 27+33·
Lady Superintendent Miss Smith, Plymouth Co-operative ursing Division. 3I. 5·33·
No. 10 DISTRICT.
Divisional Surgeon and Superintendent C. Wightman, Royston Division. 12.5.33.
Seaforth Section of the Litherland Division to be Ford Section of the Litherland Division. 31.5.33' CADET DIVISIO RE-NAMED. No. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.
Leicester L.N.E.R. Cadet Division to be Leicester Headquarters Cadet Division. 25-5.33.
DIVISIONS REGISTERED. No. 2 DISTRICT. Cheddar and District Division. 28+33' Chipping orton Division. 16.5.33. Southampton B.B. Division, Southampton Corps. 8.5.33. No. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT. Luton Nursing Division. 10+33. No. 3 (\X'ESTERN) DISTRICT. Chamberlain & Hookham Division. 24.5.33. Malvern Division, South Worcestershire Corps. 29.4.33' West Corporation Transport Division, Walsall and Dlstnct Corps. 9.5.33. No. 5 DISTRICT. Harworth Colliery Division. 16-4-33. Kidsgrove Division. 29.3.33. Rockingham Division, Worsboro' and District Corps. 16.3.33. Sleaford Division. 29+33.
Ross-on-Wye No. 7 DISTRICT. ursing Division. 22.5.33. O. 10 DISTRICT. Bishops Swrtford Division. 12.5.33. ORTHERN IRELAND DISTRICT. Banbridge Division. 21.4.33. SECTIONS REGISTERED. No. DISTRICT. South West Ham Section, West Ham Division. 9.5.33' No. 3 (EA.STERN) DISTRICT. Stewartby (London Brick Co. & Forders, Ltd.) Section. 24· 5.33. No. 4 DISTRICT. Swarthmoor Section, Ulverston Division. 4· 5.33. CADET DIVISIO S REGISTERED. No. DISTRICT. Richmond Cadet Nursing Division. 12.5.33. No. 2 DISTRICT. Oxford Cadet Nursing Division. 27.5.33. Southsea Cadet ursing Division. 3· 5·33· No. 4 DISTRICT. Equitable Cadet Nursing Division. 22.5.33. Orrell Cadet Division. 3.5.33. NO.5 DISTRICT. Middleton Park Cadet Division. 16.5.33. No. 9 DISTRICT. Barnstaple Cadet ursing Division. 2.5.33. Carnmenellis Cadet Division. 1.6.33. DIVISIO SECEDED FROM CORPS. o. 10 DISTRICT. Boulton & Paul Division seceded from the City of orwich Corps. 22·5·33· DEATHS. No. 2 DISTRICT. Re erve Commissioner Dr. J. S. Griffiths, NO.2 District. 28+33. Corps Officer A. Price, Bristol Corps. 15.5.33. o. 3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT. District Officer W. Verrier, District Staff. 17+33 o. 4 DISTRICT. Reserve Superintendent J. Bent, Reddish Division. 5.5.33. o. 5 DISTRICT Divisional Surgeon F. A. Simpson, Brittains Cheddleton Division. 10·5·33· o. 6 DISTRICT. Divisional Surgeon F. \'q. Boland, Burnopfield Division, Derwent Valley Corps. 17.4.33.
CORRECTIO TO BE CORPS OFFICER. o. I DISTRICT. William Wallace Perriton, \'qalthamstow and District Corps, 4+ 33 should be 29.3.33.
[OVERSEAS]
The St. John Ambulance Brigade
(O v erseas )
H.R.H. the Grand Prior has approved the following appointments;-
Her Excellency The Countess of Clarendon to be Lady Superintendent-in-Chief of the ursing Divisions of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas within the Commandery in Southern Mrica, in succession to H.R.H. Princess Alice Countess of Athlone.
Lieut.-Colonel A. D. Stewart, LM.S., to be Assistant Commissioner No. 2 District, Empire of India, vice :Major-General W V. Coppinger, C.I.E., D.S.O., M.D., LM.S., resigned.
The Chief Commissioner for the St. John Ambulance Hrigade Overseas has sanctioned the following appointments, promotions, etc. ;AUSTRALIA.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA DISTRICT.
Collie Railway Ambulance Division.-e. L. Le Guier to be 1st Ambulance Officer" On Probation," 1. 1.33, vice A. E. Dewar, transferred to Narrogin.
Wag in Railway Ambulance Division.-T. B. Lamb to be 1st Ambulance Officer, 6.1.33, vice G. W. Hall, transferred; W. E. Howe to be 2nd Ambulance Officer" On Probation," 6·1.33, vice T. B. Lamb, promoted.
York Railway Ambulance Division.-E. P. Sullivan to be 2nd Ambulance Officer" On Probation," I. 1.3;, vice F. E. Easthope, whose resignation is accepted with regret.
COLONY OF CEYLON.
Ceylon Railway Workshops Ambulance Division.-Dr. M. L. Corera, L.M.S. (Ceylon), to be Divisional Surgeon, 1.10·32; Levi Hines to be Divisional Superintendent" On Probation," I.I?32,i L. W. Spragg to be Ambulance Officer" On ProbatIon, 1.10·32.
COLONY OF HONG KONG.
Kowloon Y.M.C.A. Ambulance Division.-Dr. Kok Cheang-Yeo, M.D., to be Divisional Surgeon, 1.2·33·
NEW ZEALAND.
AUCKLAND DISTRICT.
Thames Ambulance Division.-P. J. Hosking to be Divisional Supcrintendent. 13·3·33·
Kowhai Intermediate School Cadet Ambulance Division.-Dr. Alexander Cumming, M.B., Ch.B., to be Cadet Divisional Surgeon. 28 .2.;3.
Glen Afton Pukemiro Ambulance Division.-William Moyes to be Divisional Superintendent. 28.11.32· C. AND W.e. DISTRICT. Ashburton Division.-Dr. George Inglis Millar, M.B., Ch B., to be Divisional Surgeon. 21.2·33· Lyttelton Railway Ambulance Division.-John Lister to be Ambulance Officer. 4.7.3 2
INvERCARGILL DISTRICT.
Invercargill Ambulance Division.-James P. Wyatt to be Divisional Superintendent, 13.12.32, IJice F. Barham, whose resignation is accepted with regret.
W ANGANUI DISTRICT.
New Plymouth Cadet Nursing Division.-Dr. P. e. Davie, M.R.C.P.E., M.B., B.Sc., to be Cadet Divisional Surgeon.
WELLINGTON DISTRICT.
Wellington Suburban ursing Division.- Mrs. Elizabeth Bryson, M.A., M.D., to be Divisional Surgeon. 1.2·33· SOUTH AFRICA.
RHODESIAN RAILWAYS DISTRICT.
Wankie Rayiton Ambulance Division.-Dr. J. R. Kerr, M.B., Ch.B., to be Divisional Surgeon. I 3. 10.31.
NEW DIVISIONS.
Seven Oaks Cadet Ambulance Division, Manitoba District, Canada. Formed 3·5·33· Lake View and Star Ambulance Division, Western Australia District. Formed 22.6·33· Ceylon Railway Workshops Division, Ceylon District, Colony of Ceylon. Formed 1. 10. 32.
St. Mathew Ambulance Division, Christchurch Corps, e. and W.e. District, New Zealand. Formed 4·7·32· 188
New Plymouth Cadet Nursing Division, Wanganui District, New Zealand. Formed 30.7.33.
Emmanuel Nursing Division, Cape Town Corps Cape Province Dis.triet, South Africa. Formed 14.12.32.
Port Eltzabeth (S.A.) Police Ambulance Division Cape Province District, South Formed 27.1.33' ' \\7ynbe.rg NurSIng DIVISIon, Cape Town Corps, Cape Province Dlstnct. Formed 16.2.33.
.f?llowing promotions, reSIgnations, tran fer of DIVISIons, formation of new Corps and Divisions have been approved by the Commissioner for Wales, and confirmed by the Ambulance Committee ;STAFF OFFICER.
BRECKNOCKSHlRE CENTRE.
Arden Henry Coppage. 15·4·33· LADY STAFF OFFICER.
GLAMORGAN COUNTY Cfu"iTRE.
Ambulance Sister Marjorie Lawrence Hann. 10+33'
DIVISIO AL SURGEO S.
ABERDARE CENTRE.
David William Roger Thomas, 1LR.C.S., L.R.C.P., Abercynon Division. 7+33.
Ambulance Sister Helen Rodliff, Bridgend Nursing Di,ision. 12.4.33.
CADET SUPERINTENDENT.
BOROUGH OF RnoNDDA CENTRE.
Ambulance Officer Oswald G. Morgan, Ferndale Division. 24.5.33' CADET OFFICER.
BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.
Corporal Frederick Morgan, Ferndale Division 24.5.33.
DEATH.
ADERDARE CENTRE.
Divisional Surgeon R. H. Moffit, Duffryn Aman Division. 3. 6.33' DISMISSED FROM THE BRIGADE.
BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.
Corps Sec.retary Cornelius Gronow, Rhondda Fach Corps. 18-4·33· TRANSFER OF DIVISIONS.
GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.
Bargoed and District Ambulance and Cadet Ambulance Divisions, and Bargoed Nursing Division from the Lindsay Corps to the Riches Corps. 29.5.33.
CORPS REGISTERED.
BRECKNOCKSH1RE CENTRE. Cwmtawe Corps. 29·5·33·
DIVISIONS REGISTERED.
ABERDARE CENTRE.
Penrhiwceiber Nursing Division, Cynon Valley Corps. 2.1.3 2
CARDIGANSHlRE CENTRE.
Aberystwyth Nursing Division. 3.2.33.
CARMARTHENSHIRE CENTRE
Glanamman Ambulance Division, Amman Valley Corps. 2·1.33·
adopted the procedure of organsing triennially a mass Inspection of all its Corps and Divisions, thus being in a position to respond wholeheartedly to the unique opportunity of being honoured this year by so distinguished an Inspecting Officer.
With regard to the former, the following gracious message from the Prior must be very gratifying to the Executive Officers and all who contributed to the success of the visit of His Royal Highness ;-
"St. James's Palace, S.W. May 18, 1933·
Sir,-I am desired by the Prince of Wales to convey to you His Royal Highness's sincere appreciation of the arrangements made for his visit to Cardiff on Tuesday.
His Royal Highness realizes the great amount of extra work which the organization of the Investiture, etc. (and also the change of date) must have given to
the inspection at Tredegar Park, ewport.
MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRF..
Cwmbran Nursing Division, Pontypool and District Corps. 22.2·33· CADET DIVISIO S REGISTERED.
ABERDARE CE TRE.
Abercynon Cadet A mbulance Division, Cynon Valley Corps. 1. 1. 33· Abercynon Cadet Nursing Division, Cynon Valley Corps. 1.1.33· COUNTY CENTRE.
Pontardulais Cadet Ambulance Di visio n, Pontardulais and District Corps. 2.1.33·
GENERAL INTEREST.
May, 1933, will be recorded as an outstanding month in the history of the Priory, not alone for the visit of the Prior, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, on the 16th, but also for another event-the first Inspection in Wales conducted by a Chief Commissioner of the St. John Ambulance Brigade at Home-which marks the 20th as a red-letter day. The latter is reported under the heading of " Monmouthshire Centre," which may fairly be credited with the initiation of the occasion, having
you and the staff of the Priory Office, but he hopes you will find some compensation in the fact that the programme was carried out so successfully, and without a single hitch.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient servant, GODFREY T. V. THOMAS, Private Secretary."
CARDIFF STREET COLLECTIO
The choice of Saturday, May 27, for the annual appeal organised in Cardiff under the popular title of" t. John Ambulance Day," proved to be a yery unfortunate selection, as it was the one persistently wet day in a week of fine weather. As usual, the Lady Mayoress of Cardiff (Mis Muriel anders) sponsored the appeal as Lad y President, and in this capacity gave a helpful explanation through the Press of the objects for which funds were required. A record number of boxes and trays had been issued to an army of willing helpers, over three hundred
(By COl/rltsy" lVeslerll J[ail.")
The Chief Commissioner, Iajor-General Sir John Duncan, K.C.B., e.i\LG., e.V.O., D .S. O ., conducting
of whom braved the weather and managed to bring the black and white daisy, which, with the paper badge, has been adopted as the emblem, well into evidence, with the result that a sum of was collected. Though short of last year, the amount is more than might have been expected, and grateful thanks are due to the Lady Mayoress and all who rallied to her assistance. Incidentally, some encouragement is afforded to helpers by the Prize Scheme, in which all who collect not less than 5S. participate; and SL,{ty gifts generously donated by Cardiff business houses were distributed at a meeting at which the Lady Mayoress presided at the City Hall on June 16.
WELSH BRIGADE FINAL CmIPETITIONS.
Ten Ambulance and five ursing Teams took part in the Annual Competitions for the" Llandinam " Shield and " Arthur Griffiths Memorial" Cup, held at the Law Courts, Cardiff, by kind permission of the Chief Constable of Cardiff, Mr. James A. Wilson, O.B.E.
The tests continued throughout the day and interested spectators watched the teams at work. In the male section the team test was based on a typical street accident; while the women's team tes t was particularly spectacular, involving attention to a cafe waitress. cleverly impersonated by Miss Turner, daughter of the Divisional Surgeon and the Lady Superintendent of the Bargoed Nursing Division, who had fallen unconscious while carrying a full tea-tray.
The Principal Secretary (the Hon. John H. Bruce) presided at the presentation ceremony; and in announcing the following results, took pleasure in introducing Mr. O. Temple Morris, M.P., who had recently identified himself with the work of the Priory by his acceptance of the office of Treasurer of the City of Cardiff Centre :AMBULANCE.
Marks
Position Obta ned l\Ta1JJe of Team Centre
1St 434t Tredegar Monmouthshire
2nd 4 28 t Llanelly Town Carmarthenshire
3rd 4 23t Cardiff City Police City of Cardiff
4th 4 16t Duffryn Aman Aberdare
5th 414t Ffaldau Institute Garw. and Glamorgan County
6th 408 t KenEg Hill Glamorgan County
7th 400 Ferndale Borough of Rhondda
8th 39 1t Dowlais Police Borough of Merth yr Tydfil
In presenting the Shield, Mr. Temple Morris promised his whole-hearted support to the Ambulance Movement, which he considered of inestimable value to the countr y. Mrs. Temple Morris presented the cup to the Nurses, and the Lord Mayor of Cardiff (Alderman C. F. Sanders, J.P.) handed prizes to the Captains of the Erst three teams.
The Judges, whose services were given gratuitously, were :-
Commissioner S. McCormac (Newport).
Corps Surgeon J. P. Jenkins (Griffiths town).
Corps Surgeon J. Prosser Davies (Hengoed).
Divisional Surgeon S. B. Turner (Bargoed).
Divisional Surgeon A. J. Fraser (Tonypandy).
Divisional Surgeon D. H. Isaac (Pontardulais).
Divisional Surgeon C. A. Bence (Cardiff). Miss Ellen Swift, S.R.N., Matron, Queen's Institute of Nurses.
FORTHCOMI G OPEN COMPETITIONS.
Ambulance teams may be interested to note the following contests to be held in the near future.
In connection with the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show, Aberystwyth, Ambulance Competitions for (I) Teams of Men in Wales and Monmouthshire, (2) Teams of Women in Wales and Monmouthshire, and (3) Teams of St. John Boy Cadets in Wales and Monmouthshire, will be held on Friday, July 28, for which entries must be in, accompanied by a postal order for 2S. 6d., by July 1.
At the Vale of Glamorgan Agricultural Show, Cowbridge, on Wednesday, September 6, the "Hearst" Challenge Cup will be competed for by teams of men in Wales and Monmouthshire, and entries are invited by August I; entrance fee 5s.
The Nelson Division has organised open Ambulance, Nursing and Cadet Competitions, to be held on J ul y 15, at the Unionist Hall, Nelson, Glamorgan; entries to be forwarded by July 12.
Entries for the competitions for men, women, boys and girls at the Eisteddfod at Abernant Park, Aberdare, on August 8 and 9 are to be sent to Mr. J. Eynon, 30, Cardiff Street, Aberdare, on or before August 2.
The" W. N. Jones" shield will be competed for on July 22 at Pontardulais, the arrangements for which are being made by the Graig Merthyr Colliery Division. CENTRE REPORTS.
CAERNARVONSHIRE CENTRE.
The new for this Centre (Sir Michael Duff-Assheton-Smith, Bart.) organised a Church Parade, which it is hoped to make an annual event at Llandudno, on May 28. The local Division, in conjunction with the Llandudno Junction Unit, paraded under Divisional Supt. G. St. John Day ; and marched from the Town Hall to the Baptist Church, where an appropriate service was conducted by the Rev. W. H. Compton, himself a trained Ambulance man, who spent three years on active service with the R.A.M.C. The presence of Sir Michael, who subsequently inspected the St. John members, was very encouraging, and his active participation in the Association and Brigade functions in the Centre is having a very stimulating effect on the work.
CARDIGANSHIRE CENTRE.
At the Annual Meeting of the Aberystwyth Division, at which the President, Lieut.-Colonel G. Fossett Roberts O.B.E., D.L., presided, it was decided to ask the Council to provide suitable accommodation.
The report of the Honorary Treasurer, Mr. Trevor J ones, revealed a balance in hand of £ 1 77; and Divisional Supt. A. E-yans reported the Class results, showing that each year Since the formation of the Division they had secured one hundred per cent. success. The number of cases conveyed by the Home Service Ambulance, which an important part of their work, was considerably lllcreased last year, when 72 cases were carried and 9I8 miles travelled. Members were detailed for patrol duty during the holiday periods, in readiness for instant attendance whenever called upon.
CARMAR THENSHIRE CENTRE.
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Upon arrival at Pembrey the Parade was inspected by Lady (Herbert) Lewis, O.B.E., who was accompanied by the Commi ssioner E. D. Jone s and Divisional Surgeons WI D. \X'illiams and D. J. Beckett Lady Lewis congratulated the local Divisions upon its fine achievement in connection with the Road Service Scheme, which the Carmarthenshire Centre had been the first in Wales to adopt and during the past four years had made very commendable progress. The Commissioner could take pride in the fact that Carmarthenshire had led the way in opening up several new avenues for the development of First Aid and Home 'ursi ng \'{'ork. Tributes to the value of the work were added by the Rev. D. Morgan, 1\1.A., Vicar of Pembery, the Rev. D. E. Jones, B.A., Free Church Council, Councillor John Hughes, John Eager and Gomer Evans.
Insp ection at Llal1debie.-The Annual Inspection of 300 members of Divisions in the Amman Valley Corps was conducted by the Commissioner for Wales, who was accompanied by Commissioner E. D. Jones, Staff-Officer T. D. Jenkins and Lady Staff Officer Miss M. Brodie.
At the conclusion Mr. E. D. Jones was presented with h.is Service Iedal, and the Commi ssioner for \Vales took the opportunity of making reference to the long and distinguish ed record of sen'ice given by 1fr. Jones both as a Superior Officer of the Brig2de and as a member of Chapter and Headquarter Committees. Dr • J. E. Thomas received a Certificate of Honorary Life Membership of the Priory, conferred upon h.im in recognition of gratuitous services as Honorary Lecturer.
Subsequently an inter-divisional Competition was held, Dr. J. E. Thomas adjudicating; and the cup was won b y the Ammanford team.
Drefach Surgeon Honotired.-A large gathering assembled at the Mynyddcerrig School for the purpose of acknowledging the admission to the Order of Dr. John Wallace, Surgeon to the local Division. The County Commissioner on behalf of the Unit, presented the Doctor with a Brigade uniform, as a mark of their affection and esteem, thanking him for the services he had so unstinting1y given. Dr. Wallace, in responding, assured them of his keen interest in the work. Among those who associated themselves with the tribute were Mr. Edwin Morgan, Mr. Hugh Morgans, Alderman David Stephens and Divisional Supt T. E. Jones, and a very enjoyable programme was arranged.
MONMOUTHSH1RE CENTRE.
Chief Commissioner's First OfJicial Visit to Wales.-No clearer demonstration of appreciation of the presence of Major-General Sir John Duncan, K.CB., CM G., CV.O., D.S.O., could have been given than the excellent attendance of members of the Brigade in the Monmouthshire Centre, who travelled from all parts of the County
for the Annual I nspe ction, which took place at Tredegar Park, ewport (by kind permission of the Viscount Tred egar, CB.E., who is P resident of the Monmouthshire Centre) The occasion was unique in that it was the first time in the history of the P riory for the Chief Commissioner of the Brigade at Home to conduct an lnspect.ion of the Brigade in \'\fales; and Major-General Sir John D uncan, who has had a distinguished Army career, was welcomed with the most impressive parade ever held in Monmouthshire
Introducing the Chief Commissioner, the Hon. John H. Bruce said : "W/e in \'\fales are always ready to respond to the call of duty and to fight for King and Country in a good cause, but we are a peace-loving people, and dislike bloodshed. Sir John was in command of the force which defended the International Settlement of Shanghai against the Chinese practically \vithout loss of life. That is a type of general after our own heart, and an ideal leader for the St John Ambulance Brigade, which is out to save life and not to destroy."
Sir John Duncan said in no part of the country is greater interest taken in Ambulance work and the work of th e Brigade than in outh \\fales. In enrolling in the Brigade, t. John members accepted great responsibilities, for if the work was not done with efficiency and skill, it might do more harm than good. During I932 in England and \'\fales over 46,000 cases of accident and sudden illness were dealt with by members of the Brigade; and 14,000 cases of motor accidents were also attended. An enormous amount of suffering had been prev ente d; and in some cases lives had been saved. Last year was a record year, for in England and \'\fales 142 new Divisions were formed, and in the Priory for \y ales the proportion of cadets to trained men much higher than in England.
Colonel Sir Joseph Bradney, CB., T.D., D.L., Commissioner for Monmouthshire, who was in charge of the parade, assisted by Sub-Commissioner, Captain S. T. Beard, O.B.E., expressed the Brigade's thanks to Sir John Duncan for carrying out the inspection, and paid tribute to the work of Captain Beard, to whom, he said, they owed most for the success of the parade.
As the Inspection of each section was completed, members gave demonstrations of Ambulance and Nursing work. After the speeches there was a march past of the whole parade, headed by Newbridge Cadets' Bugle Band; and Sir John Duncan, with whom was a distinguished company of Brigade Officers, area officials, and supporters of the movement, took the salute at a base in front of Tredegar House.
Before the parade, Viscount Tredegar welcomed Sir John D uncan and other Brigade Officers and officials at an informal tea at Tredegar House. Viscount Tredegar was accompanied by Major E. B. Corbet, and among the guests were the Hon John Bruce, Mr. A. G. E. J. Fudge (Deputy Commissioner for Wales) and Mrs. Fudge, Lady (Herbert) Lewis, O.B.E. (Deputy Lady Superintendent-in-Chief for Wales), Sir Joseph and Lady Bradney, Miss Margaret Protheroe, the Rev. G. M. Jenkins (Vicar of Bassalleg) and Mrs. Jenkins, Sir Leolin ForestierWalker, Bart., K.B.E., M.P , and Lady Forestier-\"X7alker, Councillor W. J. Wall (Mayor of Newport and President of the Newport Centre), Colonel H. E. M. Lindsay, CB. (Chairman of the Glamorgan County Centre), Mr. W. J. T. Collins (P resident of ewport Corps), Mr. and Mrs. R. Wilson Bartlett, D r. D Rocyn Jones, CB.E., Captain
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The building was dedicated by the Rev. T. Probert; and Sub-Commissioner Captain S. T. Beard, O.B.E., presented warrants of appointment. Councillor T. R. Evans expressed great pleasure in attending the function, which he felt was a fitting conclusion of his year of office as Chairman of the Abersychan Council.
BOROUGH OF MERTHYR CENTRE.
Taff Vallry League.-Mr. W. J. Canton, Centre President, presided at the annual presentation of the shield and medals to the winners of the Taff Valley Corps Ambulance League, supported by Mr. John Morgan (Centre Treasurer and President of the Merthyr Division), Commissioner W. H. Jones and Mrs. Jones, Staff Officer A. Lucas (Centre Secretary), Corps Inspector of Stores L. Powell, Supts. D. W. Jones, T. Lewis, R. Rees, and the League Hon. Secretary G. Clifford.
Mr. Clifford gave a full report of the League's activities during the winter months. Six teams had entered the League, but owing to the illness of their captain, some of their members, the Merthyr B. team, had been unable to fulfil most of their fixtures. The final placings were: Merthyr "A," 14 pts.; Abercanaid, 10; Aberfan, 7; Preharris, 4; Cefn Coed, I; Merthyr, B.O. The best thanks of the League were due to the judges, who did all their work gratis, and to the officers and members of the respective divisions for the assistance given at each respective competition.
In calling upon the Don or, Mr. John Morgan, to present the shield, Mr. Canton congratulated the winners and remarked that there was ample scope for the members to demonstrate the standard of efficiency the League was helping to maintain. Mr. Morgan in handing the trophy to the Merthyr "A" Team, consisting of Messrs. D. O'Brien, C. D. O'Leary, L. P. Rees, D. J. Williams and D. R. Williams, Captain, he said he was glad to see such a young team making good use of their leisure.
Mrs. Canton with a cheery remark to each member, presented the medals to the winning team and also to the runners-up (Abercanaid, Captain T. Morgan).
Staff-Officer A. Lucas, in proposing a vote of thanks to Mr. John Morgan, said the donor of the shield was well known in the Ambulance movement, and also out of it. He thanked the chairman for presiding; Mrs. Canton for presenting the medals; and also the 5A Party, some of whom he was pleased to learn were members of the Brigade.
Treharris Presentations.-A pleasant evening was spent at the Headquarters of the Treharris Division where a social and concert was arranged in connection with the annual distribution of awards to the Ambulance and Cadet Divisions.
Captaln D. G. Richards presided, and had pleasure in handing to Mr. George Michael, a member of the Division who is a G.W.R. employee, a certificate awarded by the Company for rendering efficient first aid to a boy who received injury by falling from the scaffolding at the old T.V.R Viaduct at Quakers' Yard last August. In presenting the members of the Division with certificates and awards, Captain Richards congratulated them on maintaining such a high standard of proficiency and was pleased to be associated with such a splendid Division.
The Cadet Division received their certificates at the hands of Mrs. Granger, who referred to the success of the Cadet Team in winning the Women Citizens' Shield, competed for in open competitions by ten teams of Cadets at Aberfillery recently.
BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.
Rhondda Fach Corps.-Eight teams competed for the " Dr. Glanville Morris" Challenge Shield at the Annual Competitions which took place at the Baths, Ferndale. The Judges were Dr. R. S. Thomas and Dr. J. H. Watson; and Ferndale No. 4 Team were declared the winners with 155! marks, while Ferndale No. Team was a near second with 55
The Cadet Competition for the" Dr. and Mrs. E. J. Morris" Challenge Cup was won by Tylorstown No. z Team with 256 marks, Mardy coming second with 229l
The adjudication was given by Lady Corps Supt. Mrs. R. S. Morris-Thomas and Lady Supt. Miss Richards. Lady (Rhys) Williams presented the trophies and prizes to the winning terns; and handed a warrant of appointment to Corps Inspector of Stores J. S. Jones and the second Service Medal Bar to Transport Officer John Morgan. Among those who attended the Annual Corps Social held subsequently, were the Borough Commissioner, Captain T. E. Richards, Mr. W. B. Davies, J.P., Chairman Rhondda Borough Centre, Sub-Commissioner G. Pa yne, Corps Supt. T. J. Evans, Corps Officers \Y/. Morgan and J. S. Jones.
Tylorstown Ambulance Training Centre.-The third Annual Competition for the "Dan Roberts Memorial" Challenge Shield took place at the above Centre under the presidency of Mr. W. R. Morgan. The Judges were: Dr. E. Orr and Dr. A. Coleman; and six teams of the Tylorstown Ambulance Division competed. Cadet Supt E. Facey's Team was successful and received the Shield from Mr. W. R. Morgan.
Interest was added to the proceedings by the presentation of a photograph of the Division to Sergt. T. W. Hopkins, upon his departure from the district, which was made by Divisional Supt. Walter 1. Davies, supported by Corps Officer J. S. Jones, Cadet Supt. E. Facey, Sergt. E. Lewis and others.
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Example is always more effective than precept, and no less so in the Ambulance Movement. It is, therefore, particularly encouraging to First Aid workers in the Carmarthenshire area to find one whose time is so fully occupied as that of Sir Alfred Cope, K.C.B., qualifying for a certificate. Another recent practical example is that of Mr. Trevor Roberts, Newport, Divisional Superintendent, G.W.R., who was presented with his Certificate by the Deputy Commissioner, Mr. A. G. E. J. Fudge, at the Annual Concert of the Newport Dock Street G.W.R. Class on June 5.
THE JOURNAL OF THE VENERABLE ORDER OF THE
Vol. 6. No.8. AUGUST, 1933.
The "St. John Ambulance Gazette" is published 011 the IJf of each month. The Annual Subscription is 31. 6d. post fre e,. single copiu 3d. Brigade reports shollid be addreJsed to the Editor, at thl Chancery of the Order C!/ St. John, St. John's Gate, Clerktnwell, E.C. Reports and photographs Jhottld reach him by the 15th of tach month.
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CONTENTS.
Editorial.
Talks on First Aid and Competition work Brigade ews Interesting Case Reports Correspondence.
The De war Challenge Shield Competition In spec tion of Nursing Divisions of the Portsmouth Corps Southport Camp for Officers and Members of ursing Di,isions and V.A.D.'s Brigade Appointments Overseas [\ ppoia tments Priory for Wales
CHANCERY OF THE ORDER, ST. JOHN'S GATE, LONDON, E.C.
PA.GE
where he played in the cricket XI., and Sandhurst, and joined his father's old regiment, the 24th (South Wales Borderers), in 1895. Three years later he transferred to the Army Service Corps, in which he was promoted to captain in 1901 and major in 1912. For five years, from 1902. to 1907, he was employed with the Egyptian Army, and after his return to Aldershot he was for a time an assistant instructor at the A S.C. Training Establishment.
A few months after the outbreak of the \'qar he was appointed D.A.Q.1I.G., IV Corps, and he served on the staff of that formation, latterly as .Q. LG., under Sir Henry Rawlinson and Sir Henry \V'ils on until September, 1917. For the next year he was A.A and Q.M.G. of the 59th Division in France, and he was then promoted to be Deputy Director of Supplies and Transport in Salonica and later with the British Army of the Black Sea. His services in France were rewarded with the C. I.G. and D 0. After the War he was Colonel-in-Charge of R.A c. Records until his retirement in 1924.
He had been suffering intermittently "vith heart trouble ever since an occasion several years ago when he made a century at cricket, an effort which seriously strained his heart.
Atlgtl.St, 1933. OBITUARY.
Colonel Robert Berkeley Airey, C. f.G., D.S.O., Officer of the Order of St. John; Director of Stores, St. John Ambulance Association.
A shadow has been cast over St. John's Gate by the death, through heart failure, of Colonel Robert Berkeley Airey, which we record with profound personal regret.
Born at Southminster, Essex, in 1874, the son ot Major R. H. B. Airey, he was educated at Tonbridge,
He was well known and popular in Army cricket circles and was a keen amateur actor. On more than one occasion he had taken a professional's part on the stage.
He was a very pleasant companion with an unlimited fund of stories, reminiscences and quotations, and was both wise and sound in business.
His passing will be deeply regretted both at the Chancery of the Order and at the Joint Council, of which he was one of the Joint ecretaries. Saletc !
HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM
Talks on First-Aid and Competition Work.
(Continued )
By A. T. LAKIN, M .B.
The lists in the notebook will help you now, that is, if you have been sensible enough to make them-if you have not, a start can be made now.
An extract from a list that may be found useful:M/I 59/C.
Back of head.
swelling dampness stickiness Bruise. M/l17· Wound. M/9 2 Wound and Bleeding. M/93 Protect wound. Cut hair, work away from wound. Danger. Depressed Fracture - search with clean fingers. Special. Ring Pad.
If the list is completed, it will be found a help towards good work and an aid to easy revision (h.) Insensibility . The late Dr. F. Christain devised a most useful mnemonic for the treatment of Insensibility when the cause is not known, and it can be adapted to any case of accident with a little thought
How TO TREAT A INSENSIBLE PERSO WHEN CAUSE OF I SE SIBILITY IS NOT K OWN
(Observe surroundings, etc., and protect from risk of injury). .
A . Arrest hremorrhage, if necessary.
B. Breathing to be made easy. Head inclined to one side with chin forward. (False teeth, food, tongue, etc., a source of danger-so always examine.)
C. Clothing (" Constrictions") freely loosened but cover well.
D. Doctor (and other help) early.
E. Elevate head and shoulders slightly if face flushed; but lower, if face pale.
F. Fresh air freely (windows open, crowd away, fan patient, etc.).
G. Give nothing by the mouth and prevent others giving.
H. Help to be secured before leaving the patient.
1. If any important injury be suspected-take special precautions to lessen the dangers. If a minor injury be suspected-leave until later.
If breathing threatens to fail-apply Artificial Respiration.
If convulsed-gently guard from injury, and prevent biting of tongue.
If breath smells of Alcohol-be careful of the diagnosis.
In every case of Insensibility, attend promptly to "B," "C," and "F." Further treatment depends upon the cause of the insensibility.
" Method of Transport" needs thoughtful care.
(Dr. Christain gave me this mnemonic first in 19 08 , I have used it ever since, and I have not found anything to equal it yet)
(i ) Artificial Respiration is invariably very badly done, and really it is one of the most important actions 200
in First Aid, for the life of the patient depends absolutely upon the correct performance of Artificial Respiration, and the main reasons for the incorrect actions is that the theory of the method is not properly understood, and the correct action and rhythm is not insisted upon. The "St. ] ohn" and "Schafer" methods depend entirely upon movements of the diaphragm caused by pressure on the contents of the abdomen, and not upon movements of the ribs That is the first point to understand, and it gives the reason for " firm but not violent pressure," and steady and rhythmic movements. It also explains why these two methods can be utilised with care in fracture of the ribs. A method of teaching the correct method and rhythm that can be recommended is as follows :-
1. Place a triangular bandage over the back of the patient you are practising upon-point under the coat collar, lower border tied round the pelvis or as low as possible, so that you have the whole of the back covered. The instructor should now place his hands in the correct position, and get some one to mark round his hands with a pencil. Remove the hands and ink in their position with waterproof ink. Whenever it is desired to instruct, place the bandage in position, and the correct position of the hands is seen at once.
2. Place the student in the correct position (M/I43/ za), hands in their correct place, and the instructor, standing at the head of the patient facing the student, grips the coat collar and pulls the student forward with the arms rigid thus he obtains the correct movement and can explain that the weight of the body transmitted throu gh the rigid arms is sufficient to cause compression of the abdomen without exerting any extra force. If the instructor then helps the student to return to his former position, the action is completed.
To get the correct rhythm which is as important as the correct action. Put the students (without patients) in a line, kneel on the floor, hands in the correct position, then swing forward on to the hands, then back again towards the heels, that is the action and to get the correct rhythm, use the Bo y Scout method, for the forward movement, sing out " Out goes the water," for the backward one "In comes the air," and that will give you the correct rhythm of I z to 15 times a minute.
It is now only a question of practice to be able to perform Artificial Respiration correctly.
The only modification needed if the lower ribs are fractured will be to move the hand on the inj ured side more to the side of the abdomen and, using the fingers as "splints" or « firm bandages," to transmit the pressure more through the ball of the thumb than through the palm of the hand.
The St. John Ambulance Brigade News.
DISTRICT ORDERS.
two or more are combining on this occaSlOn, the Officer organlSlng the Flag Day will forward one balance sheet for all the Divisions taking part to the Commissioner direct at 10, Berkley Street, E.C. I, and should state the number and name of the Division or Divi sions who have combined in the Flag Day.
Western Area to the Southern Area, with effect from May 7, 1933, to assist Lady District Officer Mrs. MacCaffrey.
BRIGADE SURGEONS.
It has now been sanctioned that Brigade Surgeons be allowed to count gratuitous judging of competitions and J?ivisi.onal re-examinations as drills, provided that at least SIX dnlls are attended annually with their Divisions.
Headquarters: 10, Berkley Street, FRANCIS A. BROOKS Lieut.-Colonel, Commissioner. St. John's Lane, E.c.I.
No. 2 DISTRICT
Jor T INSPECTIONS AT
The War Office and Headquarters Inspections were held In the Connaught Drill Hall on June 20.
Portsmouth, Southsca, Portsea, Torth End, and Gosport Divisions paraded smartly under the command of Lady Corps Superintendent, Mrs. FulLjames, i.B.E.
Review of Kcntish Units .a t Folkes.tone by Major-General Sir John Duncan, 1:.C.B., C.1LG., c.Y.a.,. D.S.a., Chief ComrrusSlOner St. J
PR01IOTIONS.
The following promotion has now been sanctioned by the Chief Commissioner :-
L. M. Smith, 0 17 \X1imbledon Division, promoted to the rank of Dlstnct Officer, Southern Area, with effect from June 22, 1933.
TRANSFERS.
The Chief Commissioner has approved of the following transfers :-
Lady District Officer, Robinia Viscountess Mountgarrett, O.B.E., transferred from Headquarters Staff to the Western Area, with effect from May 23, 1933.
Lady District Officer Miss Grindley, transferred from 201
Ambulance Brigade, June, 25 th , 19)3'
The ursing Divisions inspected by Lady Perrott, R:R.C., the Hofol. Irs. (County Officer) and LIeut.-Colonel Plttard, F.R.S.A. (County Commissioner)
The V.A.D.'s were inspected by Major-General ir Richard Luce, K.C. LG ., County Controller V.A.D. Major Kidston, R.A.1I.C. (T.) and Lieut.-Colonei H. G. orman \\lhite, Assistant County Controller V. .D.
General Sir Richard Luce and rajor Kidston remarked on the genera.l efficiency of the work, and hoped next year to lllspect as three muts, In tead of one as at present.
Lady Perrott, in addressin a the Jursin a Divisions, emphasised her pleasure at rhe arowth of the Cadet Divisions. 0
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.ANNUAL COMBINED CHURCH PARADE AND INSPECTION OF ORTH LEICESTERSHIRE UNITS.
The Church Parade was to the Parish Church in the morning, when the preacher' was the Lord Bishop of Leicester (Sub-Prelate of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem).
The Parade moved off from the Recreation Ground, headed by the Shepshed Town Prize Band, and was under the command of County Commissioner G. F. Browne, of Doughborough. Other officers on parade were :-
Divisional-Surgeon T. Bell, M.D., J.p., Shepshed.
Supt. A. Hoyle, Shepshed.
Supt. A. E. Atkins, Church Gresley. Supt. C. ash, Loughborough.
In the afternoon, the Parade, under Supt. Hoyle, headed by the drums of the 5th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment, marched to the Dovecote Ground, to be inspected by Colonel G. A. Moore, C.M.G., D.S.O., A.M.S., Knight of Grace, Assistant Chief Commissioner, who was accompanied by County Commissioner G. F. Browne and Drs. T. Bell and J. S. Symons.
At the conclusion of the inspection the drums performed. the ceremony of " Beating the Retreat."
Mterwards tea was provided in the Church of England Schools, the work entailed being done by voluntary helpers, under Mrs. R. Whitworth, of the Charnwood Cafe. Mter tea, Councillor H. E. Atkin, who was introduced by the Vicar as "The Lord Mayor of the largest Village in England," welcomed the Brigade to Shepshed on behalf of the town.
Colonel Moore expressed his satisfaction with all he had seen, and stated that he had not come to see a turnout of smartly-dressed and speedy ambulance men, but to see if underlying spirit was that required of the members of the Order.
Thanks to Shepshed for their hospitality were voiced by County Commissioner Browne, and Mr. A. Houlton offered the thanks of all to the lady helpers, Toc H, members, and all who had made the tea possible by gifts.
o. 4 LA CS. DISTRICT BLACKPOOL.
The changed attitude of the public towards the Brigade was fitfully commented upon by the West Lancs. Evening Ga zette in a report of the annual inspection, conducted by the Commissioner, Mr. W. G. Smith, O.B.E. "Butchers, bakers, candlestick makers-they enter a building in Hornby Road week after week and, entering it, surrender their separate identities; are moulded to a common pattern by discipline; are united in a common cause. They call it the St. John Ambulance Brigade. For the
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movement to-day a public educated by the lessons of the four years between 1914-18 has admiration. In earlier times it had for it no more than a patronising condescension "
MANCHESTER.
On Monday and Friday of \'{1hitsuntide the annual Sunday School processions are held by the various denominations in Manchester, usually attracting large crowds of spectators. This year was no exception, and the cloudless sky and the intense heat presaged casualties for which the Manchester and Salford Corps made ample preparation by establislung 23 First Aid posts, staffed by 255 officers and other ranks, under Corps Supt. Naylor and Lady Corps Supt. Miss Haliday.
746 cases were treated on Whit-Monday, while on Friday, when the temperature was lower, 282 cases received attention, II of which were removed to hospital.
Duties were also performed at the Racecourse, Belle Vue, Greyhcund Track, Amusement Park, Zoological Gardens and Heaton Park, in addition to the usual Cinema duti es.
LIVERPOOL.
With the assistance of the Fazakerley Tenants' Association an Ambulance Division is to be formed at Fazakerley, and a First Aid hut erected at Four Lane Ends.
BLACKBURN
During the annual fair the members of the Blackburn Corps provided a detachment for duty on the crowded fairground. This year, fortunately, there were no severe cases.
HEYWOOD.
The Heywood Division commemorated its Jubilee with an open First Aid competition in June, the following results being announced :-1, Ardwick; 2, Salford L.M.S.; 3, Agecroft; 4, Salford S.J.A.B.
PRESTON.
At the competition for the Woods Rose Bowl there was a tie after repeated tests, and it was decided that the contestants should each hold the trophy for six months.
When Miss D. Toulmin, of the High School Divi sion, and Miss M. Eccles, of the Co-operative Division, went up to receive the bowl some amusement was caused by friendly attempts to push each other forward as holder for the first half of the year.
The Derham Cup, which goes to the bowl winner, was duplicated by a similar cup presented by Mrs. Riddell.
The Toulmin Cup was won by Cadet Hilda Lee, who also won the first Cadet prize, the second, third and fourth going to Doris Mallinson, Evelyn Johnson and Adeline Woodburn.
GRANGE.
Over 200 Cadets were inspected at Grange by Major W. G. Pearson, Acting District Officer. The Pooley Challenge Cups were won by the Dalton Boy Cadets and the Bardsea (Ulverston) Girl Cadets, and presented to the winners by Councillor Miss Doris Longton, who expressed the bope that soon a Cadet Division would be formed at Grange.
LYTHAM ST. ANNES.
After inspecting the St. Annes Ambulance, Nursing and Cadet Divisions, CoL Trimble, C.B., C.M.G.,
Inspecting Officer, on the staff of the Chief Commissioner, was designated by the Mayor (Councillor J. H. Dawson), the G.O.M. of Ambulance work, having been connected with the movement for 50 years in November.
ROCHDALE.
In appreciation of his services to the Ambulance and Nursing Divi sions of Rochdale, Dr. H. G. Ramsbottom was presented by the Comnussioner, Mr. W. G. Smith, O.B.E., with a silver salver, suitably engraved.
The Commissioner said that a doctor never knew when he would have any time to himself, as he might be caJled out any hour of the day or night. Dr. R amsbottom had devoted a great deal of his time and skill to the teaching of the members of the Rochdale Corps, and all felt a deep debt of gratitude to him.
In responding, Dr. Ramsbottom, who was greeted with loud applause, said that he felt too overwhelmed to make a speech, but he had been delighted to do the work because he had had such loyal support, and he thanked them heartily for their beautiful gift.
DARWEN.
The Ambulance Challenge Shield offered for competition to teams in the Darwen Parliamentary Di vision and the County Borough of Blackburn by Sir Herbert Samuel, was competed for at Darwen and was won by Blackburn "A" team with 332 points; \"(1allpap er Manufacturers, Ltd., second with 298; Walpamur third with 29It; Darwen Divi sion fourth with 284; and Blackburn" B " team fifth with 271.
The examiners were Dr. T. V. Woods, Great Harwood; Dr. Cooper, Clitheroe; and Dr. Messenger, Blackburn. Dr. James Robertson acted as competition secretary
BARROW-IN-FuRNESS.
On the occasion of the annual inspection of the units of No. 7 area at Barrow-in-Furness crowds lined the route from Central Station to Craven Park as the band and drums of the 4th King's Own Lanes. Regiment, by penllission of Lieut.-Col. R. J. Brook, headed the proceSSlOn of the Ambulance and ursing Divisions.
The Inspecting Officer, Major Pooley, Assistant Commissioner, was received with a General Salute, after which followed the inspection, in which Major Pooley was assisted by District Officer J. H. Cleal, and Acting District Officer, Major W. G. Pearson.
A display of ambulance work which should ha\' e been given had to be postponed owing to inclement weather conditions.
\"(1 HITEHAVEN.
The annual inspection of the \\lutehayen, Rowrah an.d. Divisions and \Yhitehayen Tursing DIYISlOn by \,\ B. Cockiil, T.D., LD., the County CommlsslOner, took place on June 24 in the presence of a large and appreciative audience at the Drill Hall, W ' hitehaven. The Ambulance units were in charge of. R. B. Corles and the DlvlSlOn 1n that of Lady uperintendent Mrs. J. Smgleton. Repre entatives of several local Ambulance Divisions were also present, along with Dr.
Dedication <1f the New Banbury \mbulance.
and Mrs. e J. J. Harris and Lady Superintendent Miss R. J. V. Hind, of the Egremont ursing Division.
After the inspection the salute was taken by Lieut.Colonel Cockil!.
The Ambulance Division then gave a display, including accidents causing fractured femur, fractured ribs, compression and fractured patella, patients suffering from internal injuries and shock. These patients were attended by the ambulance members, placed on stretchers, and taken to the dressing station, where they were handed over to the ursing Di vision, who put them to bed and attended to their injuries by applying radiant heat, etc.
The ursing Division's task was as follows :-In the bed sitting-room the mother was changing the electric light globe while mounted on a step-ladder. The daughter was standing by assisting the mother. The electricity had not been turned off at the main and at the moment the mother touches the electric light fitting she gets a shock and falls unconscious on top of her daughter, upsetting the ladder. The daughter, who is quite unprepared for the accident, screams and falls and is unable to remove her right leg.
The scream was .the signal for the nurses, under Lady Ambulance Officer Cooper, to come forward and treat the mother for electric shock and the daughter for a fractured femur. This was done in an efficient manner.
At the end of the display the visiting Brigades were served with tea, which was in charge of Nursing Officer Mrs. W. Spedding.
.O.n. Sunday the Ambulance and ursing DIvlSlons, under L1eut.-Colonel Cockill, attended St. Nicholas' Church. Parading at the Grand Hotel, 161 strong, the procession consisted of the Borough Band, the Whitehaven, Rowrah, Cleator Moor, and Workington Ambulance Divisions, Whitehaven and Egremont ursing Divisions, and the Cadets attached to the several units, the Ambulance Band, members of the Fire Brigade, Rocket Brigade, ex-Servicemen, Boy Scouts, and Girl Guides. The service was conducted by the Vicar, the Rev. S. G. 0. Pugh.
o. 5 DISTRICT WELBECK.
Commissioner S. W. Malkin, Commissioner of the o. 5 District, inspected the ottinghamshire Divisions at Welbeck Abbey on June 25.
The Commissioner was accompanied by the Chief of H. e Else, the parade bemg 1n charge of Ass1stant Commissioner A. B. Gibson. \Vith two exceptions, all the Ambulance Divisions and Nursing Divisions of the County were on parade.
The visitors included the Mayors of Mansfield and ewark, Deputy Constable R. J. Smith, Supt. eate, and the police arrangements were admirably carried out by Inspector J. Pickering and staff.
After the inspection, Commissioner Malkin presented service medals to Sergeant J. Booth, of Mansfield Borough, Ambulance Officer J. Harrison, Sergeant 11. 0. Bell, Sergeant W. T. Lee and Corporal F. Bell, of the Bentinck Division; Sergeant H. Eddowes and Corporal F. Kirkland, of the Newark Divisions; and Sergeant H. B. Tomlinson, of the Firbeck Colliery Division (bar to service medal).
District Officer G. E. Hardy as Adjutant, and Superintendent \"(/. H. Goold as quartermaster, whilst District Surgeon W. T. \"Xl ood was also present.
Ambulance Officers W. A. East and Jas. Vardy, with Sergeants T. Cresswell and J. Fell and Corporal J. Brierley with Lady Ambulance Officer Mrs. Wyse, had charge of the orderly room; Divisional-Superintendent R. J. \,,(/ilson was the officer in charge of the bands, and Corps Officer F. Carrier of the car park.
SHEFFIELD.
The report of the Central Ambulance Service of the city of Sheffield records steady progress and development. Doctor F. S. Hardy (Corps Surgeon) has been untiring in his work as lecture r, while Miss Daniel, Lady Duty Officer, has organised the work of the Sisters on the Ambulances. It speaks well for both the city officials and the St. John people that the work in Sheffield has been carried on so successfully without any friction.
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HULL CORPS.
The annual inspection of the Hull Corps and Beverley Division was held in the beautiful grounds of Hymers College, which were kindly placed at our disposal for the purpose by the Governors of the School. The occasion was marked by an excellent attendance of officers and members of Ambulance, Nursing and Cadet Divisions, totalling in all 391. The Inspecting Officer was the Assistant Chief Commissioner, Colonel G. A. Moore, eM. G., D.S.O., M.D., Knight of Grace of the Order of St. John. The Lord Mayor of Hull (Alderman J. M. Dossor) honoured the parade by his presence and was accompanied by the Lady Mayoress.
Prior to the inspection the Assistant Chief Commissioner visited some of the road huts in the County Area and expressed his appreciation of the work done in this connection.
The Summer Church Parade of the Hull Corps took place on Sunday, June 25, when some 170 members of all ranks attended St. Jude's Church, Hull. The sermon was preached by the Rev. A. Bodycombe (Vicar) and the service was much enjoyed by all present.
NO.7 DISTRICT HEREFORD.
A most successful the object of which was to raise funds for a new St. John ambulance in the city of Hereford, was held in the groun ds of Hampton Court, Leominster, Viscount Hereford's beautiful seat, on WhitMonday last.
The programme, in addition to athletic sports, comprised pony racing, boxing and wrestling, a jazz band contest, and all the "fun of the fair," and, assisted by glorious weather, attracted a large attendance from all over the county.
Lord Hereford presided, and was supported by Lady Hereford, Colonel and Mrs. Wolryche-Perowne, the Mayors of Hereford and Leominster, and many other prominent people
The organisation of this great effort was in the capable hands of Ambulance-Officer G. N. Bullock, in command Hereford Division.
County Surgeon H. \V. Horan acted as aide-de-camp, 204
Lord Hereford is honorary president of the Hereford
Division, and his kindness on this occasion is only one example of the great interest he takes in all Brigade matters.
" THREE COUNTIES" INSPECTION AT GLOUCESTER.
Herefordshire at present possesses only two ambulance and two nursing divisions, but they put up a good show at this inspection. The men of Hereford and Ros s-onWye formed a strong company, under the command of County Commissioner R. L. E. Downer as "Battalion Commander," with Supt. E. Butterworth as Adjutant, and Bullock as Company Commander. DlvlslOnal Surgeon J. E. Haine and County Sergeant-Major Vaughan were also on parade. A strong contlOgent of nurses from Hereford and the newly-formed Ross Division swelled the ranks of the ursing Battalion. Lady Superintendents Miss Long, O.B.E., and Mrs. Plowden were unavoidably absent, the former on account of illness.
delighted with the whole day, and the splend1d made by Major Barrett Car dew, M.e, and his staff.
No. 8 (DUKE OF CONNAUGHT'S) DISTRICT
Two GRAND REVIEWS.
FOLKES TONE.
people recently had a wonderful opportunity afforded them to gain some idea of the strength of the work of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, when the annual county review and church parade of the No. 8 (H.R.H. The Duke of Connaught's) Di strict, County of Kent, were held in the town.
Some 1,600 men and nurses, including 300 Girl and Boy Cadets, took part in the parade, which took place in Folkestone for the first time since pre-war years. It is the only occasion in the year on which all the units in Kent are assembled together, and since rehearsing for such an important event is impossible, it was indeed remarkable that such smartness and precision were displayed by all ranks when they met together and gave such a brilliant combined display.
The inspecting officer was Major-General Sir John Duncan, K.eB., eM.G., ev.o., D.S.O., who was visiting the District for the first time since his appointment as Chief Commissioner of the St. John Ambulance Brigade two years ago. He was accompanied by Commissioner Ernest A. Richards, K.G.ST.J. (Commissioner ?f the District), and spent a very full and strenuous day In Folkestone, carrying out official duties from the time of his arrival at about half-past ten in the morning until early in the evening.
On arrival at the station Sir John Duncan was met by Commissioner Richards, the layor (Alderman J. \"(/. Stainer), Alderman Spurgen, the Town Clerk, who were accompanied by the Chief Constable and the Town Sergeant.
Sir John Duncan then inspected the guard of honour outside the station. It consisted of representatives of the Folkestone Police Division, the Folkestone Division, under Divisional Superintendent J. Boulton, Folkestone ursing Division, under Miss Crawford, and Girl Cadets.
Major-General Sir John Duncan, accompanied by the Mayor and others, then went to the Royal Victoria Hospital.
Major-General Sir John Duncan then went to the Leas 20 5
Cliff Hall, where he was introduced to the many helpers of the movement in Folkestone.
An impressive service at the War Memorial was conducted by the Vicar of Folkestone. It opened with the hymn" 0 God, our help in ages past," this being followed by prayers, after which Sir John Duncan placed a floral tribute in the shape of the cross of St. John at the foot of the memorial on behalf of the Order of St. John and the Brigade.
At the conclusion of the service Sir John, accompanied by the Mayor (Alderman J. \"(1. Stainer), Mr. e F. Nicholson, the Chief Constable (Mr A. S. Beesley), Alderman and Mrs. \X'ood, and Mr. E. J. Chadwick, inspected of the Fire Brigade, the United Friendly SOCIetIes, and the Life Saving Guards of the alvation Army. There were also assembled members of the
Police Force, St. John l\mbulance Brigade, including boy and girl Cadets, and of the pecial Constabulary.
The band of the 2nd Batt. the Buffs provided the music during the service.
An official luncheon arranged by the Folkestone Corporation to Major-General ' ir John Duncan and the other principal visitors to the review was held at the Grand I lotel. The guests, who were receh' ed by the 2*
Higgins Marrickville Cadet ursing Dlvlslon, ew South \\ ales District-the first girl Cadet to be awarded the Grand Prior's Cadet Badg e. \ge 17 years.
Mayor and Mayoress, included Commissioner E. A. Richards and Mrs. Richards, Alderman A. Castle (the Deputy Mayor) and Mrs. Castle, Colonel C. B. Palmer, K ].St.J., C.B.E., D.L., J.P and Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. C. Falwasser, O.St.]. (Lady D istrict Superintendent), Major \V. H. F. oble, CSt.J., L.M.S.S.A., Captain S. A. Chill, C.St.J., O .B.E., M.D., and Mrs. Chill.
The Mayor, giving the toast of" The Order of St. John of Jerusalem," said: I am sure you are all prepared to toast the Order <;>f St. John of Jerusalem, which some of us know better as the St. John Ambulance Brigade. It is only on rare occasions that we see the Order so conspicuously as we do to-day, and consequently it is more than likely that there is need of something spectacular to bring home to our minds the magnitude of the work done by the Order.
Major-General Sir J obo Duncan, responding, said he must thank the Corporation for their great kindness and hospitality to them that afternoon, and also for the fact that they had done so much to recognise that day the work of the St. ] ohn Ambulance Brigade. There was one thing that he always felt when he came down to those meetings and saw the work, and that was that the public did not fully appreciate what was being done. He welcomed those occasions, because he thought they were so important in bringing before the public the very valuable work which was being done in their interest by the St. John Ambulance Brigade. How many of the people that one met knew that that work was entirely voluntary? How many knew that nobody was paid? The work of the Brigade was so vast that it really surprised him.
Two years ago, when he took over the Chief Commissionership-and he had had nothing to do with it before, except that he was trained 41 years ago at Sandhurstthe year's reports were put before him and there had been 430,000 cases dealt with. He sent for his staff officer, and asked if somebody had made a mistake and added a nought. He had not wanted to be funny, but he thought it was impossible. The other thing that struck him was the amount of self-sacrifice. The men and women who took part in that movement were almost entirely men and women who had to earn their living. They had only a limited amount of leisure, but they devoted a large portion of it to preparing themselves and training themselves, and to people who did that he thought all praise was due. That was what he wanted the public to realise.
Commissioner E. A. Richards, who also replied, said th'lt so many kind things had been said that he felt-and he presumed he was responding on behalf of all those wilO were visitors there-that they had been treated rather as friends than as visitors. The memory of that day would be a real inspiration to them, and a real inspiration to those men of Kent and Kentish men and those Florence Nightingales of the county who were to be on parade for inspection that afternoon. As they stood at the Memorial th-:tt morning he could not help wondering and thinking of the great number of Ambulance Brigade men who went down that wonderful Road of Remembrance to the Hubour Station en route to the battlefields overseas, but work of the Brigade was not performed only on the battlefield. It went on hour after hour, day after day, w€ek after week, year after year, in a quiet way. In that rugh for speed and the endeavour to save seconds which existed that day, accidents were bound to happen, and it was comforting to know that here, there and everywhere
members of the Brigade were at hand to bind up the bruised and broken victims of that speed rush He had often thought it wo.uld be a wonderful thing if the world was relieved of all pain If that were possible, their medical friends would be out of a job for one thing and, secondly, it would mean eliminating from the dictio.nary many lovely words, patience, tenderness, pity, selfsacrifice and devotion. That, of course, was impossible, but he did want them to know that those men and women of the county of Kent who were endeavouring to qualify in that respect, who were doing all that they could to produce those virtues which he had mentioned were encouraged by their invitation to come there that day, and by the knowledge that the Corporation was associating itself with the work of the Order of St. John and were helping them in that direction.
Early in the afternoon the Kentish units assembled on the West Leas. They formed up in five battalions. The nurses made up the third battalion, and were commanded by Lady District Officer Miss H. May. The girl and boy Cadets formed into the fifth battalion.
The grass lawns between top bandstand and Earl's Avenue were used as the parade ground, and at the appointed time the five battalions marched down the Leas to their allotted positions. Large crowds had arrived to watch the review and people lined both sides of the Leas to witness the display. The assembly of ambulance workers represented very forcibly the strength of the Brigade in Kent, and the enthusiasm shown by all taking part in the review was ample proof of the interest taken in this first aid work.
As the Chief Commissioner made his way along the tanks, inspecting the Brigade, selections of music were given by the band of the 2nd Battalion the Buffs. MajorGeneral Sir John Duncan shook hands with the officers as he went from one company to another, and occasionally stopped to ask questions of some of those on parade. Mter each battalion had been inspected, they marched off to the assembly ground to await the march past. This was led by the Di strict Band, which made a particularly fine display as it came down the Leas. The black and white uniforms of the Brigade were an imposing sight and the marching, particularly that of the nurses and Cadets, brought appreciative applause from the crowd.
The section of the Brigade which visited the Parish Church was accompanied by the Chief Commissioner, the County Commissioner, the Mayoi: and Mayoress, and members of the Folkestone Corporation. The church was almost filled to capacity, and very little room was left for the general public.
The visitors were received at the west porch by the choir, and the adona I Anthem was played on the organ as they moved in procession to their places. An interesting service followed.
Su bsequently tea was served at the Marine Gardens Pavili on and at the D rill Hall, those attending the Parish Church service going to the former building, and those attending Christ Church had tea at the Drill I Ialls.
In order that members of the Kentish units should not be prevented from taking part in the parade through an emergency ambulance case arising as a result of the large crowds, units came over to Folkestone from Sussex, and were on duty throughout the day to render assistance to any who required it.
SUSSEX AND SURREY UNITS
For the crowds, and for the men, women and juveniles who, to the number of nearly 1,500, took part in the impressive review, the hero of the day was the plumed figure in the full-dress uniform of a General in the British Army-Lieutenant-General Sir Aylmer Hunter-Weston, of Hunterston, K.C.B., D.S.O., R.E., M.P., Grand Cross, and Chancellor of the Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem. A man of wonderful martial appearance, his scarlet tunic ablaze with orders and decorations Sir out a detailed inspection of the Briga'de in hne, pauswg every now and again to chat to a particular officer ma.n in the ranks, striding along with an agility that belled his 69 years, and all the time placing everyone at ease with his infectious joviality.
The people-including the holiday-makers-gave him a great welcome, and showed also their appreciation of the smart parade.
General Sir Aylmer Hunter-Weston, who was accompanied by Lady Hunter-Weston, was received by the of Bri$hton (Councillor Frank G. Beal, J.P.) at Bnghton Station, the introduction being made by Commissioner E. A. Richards, K.G.St.J., Commissioner of the District.
The gallant General inspected the guard of honour by the Brighton Corps, under Corps SuperIntendent G. B. JupP, and paid a visit to the Royal Sussex County Hospital and St. Dunstans, thence proceedinoto the War Memorial, where a short service was conducted by.the Rev. H. Eyton-Jones, Vicar of St. George's, Bnghton. Here Slt Aylmer received from Girl Cadets Dorothy and Gladys JupP a white wreath in the form of an .eight-pointed cross, and laid it upon the Cenotaph, while the buglers sounded the Last Post and Reveille.
The parade included aval Volunteer Reserve Cadets, the Legion of Frontiersmen, and representatives of exService men's organisations, the latter providing the guard of honour.
On the invitation of the Mayor, the principal guests of luncheon at the Royal Pavilion, his \Vor ship bewg supported by Lieut.-General Sir Aylmer Hunter\'<Ieston and Lady Ilunter-\X'eston, Commissioner E. A. Richards and frs. Richards, lajor \\1. H. F. oble, C. t.J., L. 1. A., Senior Assistant Commissioner; Major P. G. Darvil-Smith, C.B.E., Secretary of the St. John Ambulance Brigade and Chief Staff Officer; Captain and Mrs. A. Chell, Assistant Commissioner for ussex; Countess Brassey. The Mayor of Hove (Councillor Victor R. Hudson, J.P.) and prominent members of the Order were also among the guests.
The Mayor said Brighton felt highly honoured by this visit from ir Aylmer and Lady Hunter- \'<1 eston, and he hoped and other visitors would take away happy recollectIOn.s of Bnghton. Sussex and urrey were doing splendIdly w ambulance work, added his \'<Iorship. In 1932 Sussex had 12 and Surrey 16 motor ambulances, and between them removed 6,770 invalids over 96,000 miles. They also dealt 2, 152 road accidents, and to help in this branch of then work they had erected ten roadside huts and twenty first aid boxes. The 324 members of the Nursing Divisions made 1,022 voluntary attendances at hospitals, and assisted in the removal of 799 female patIents. He was proud to be able to give these figures, ,)':1 they gave some indication of the immense amount of
work done for the sick and suffering by men and women who received for it not one penny of remuneration or reward, and who devoted to the service of others what otherwise would be their time of leisure.
His Worship paid a tribute to the splendid work of Commissioner Richards.
Commissioner Richards briefly but sincerely acknowledged the kindness and hospitality of the Mayor and people of Brighton. He said there was no place in the Brigade for the selfish individual. The Order taught self-denial, self-reliance and team work, and he was proud of his own team-the Sussex and Surrey units. Brighton's welcome was very greatly appreciated, and he hoped that the individual friendships formed that day between the Corporation and the Brigade would endure.
Sir Aylmer, in expressing gratitude to "this Royal resort, the premier seaside re so rt," for all it had done for the Order, said: "I am commanded by his Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught, Grand Prior of Our Venerable Order, to convey to the Mayor, to the Corporation, and to the citizens of Brighton, his appreciation of all you have done for us to-day, and to express the sincere and heartfelt thanks of his Ro ya l Highness and of the members of the Order of St. John."
The message was received with cheers.
Sir Aylmer expressed his very deep appreciation of the large amount of preparatory work which had been done in organising the day's proceedings, and especially of that fine manifestation of friendly feeling by the accredited representatives of the town. That day's reception, review and hospitality would be of immense encouragement to the Brigade in the South of England. The distinguished General then handed to the May or the warrant and badge of Hon. President of the Brighton Corps, which his '\ orship acknowledged in a few well-chosen phrases, concluding by remarking that, in the words of the Irishman, "I shall remember this to (he day of my death, if I live as long."
The Review was the great feature of a busy day, which included a hyoral welcome at the station, a flying vi it to the Royal ussex County H ospital and t. Dun tan's Home, a service at the 'X'ar 1lemorial, luncheon at the Royal Pavilion, a great service in the D ome, and tea for all ranks in the Corn Exchange.
The review on the ladeira Drive was carried out with commendable smartnes , and was witnessed by thousands of people who thronged the terraces, or, as ir Aylmer described them, the" Upper Circles." Bugle, drum and fife, and brass bands, Police couts, uniformed members of the Brigade, and three motor ambulances-marched past to the strains of " 0 Dear, \'( hat Can the Matter Be ? " and" ussex by the ea."
The Brigade Commander was Captain E. i\. Chill, C. t.J., O.B.E., M.D., Assistant Commissioner for ussex, assi ted by County urgeon A. E. Porter, O. t.]., LD., Acting Assistant Commissioner for Surrey.
Great crowds lined the terraces overlooking the hdeira Drive, Brighton, to watch the inspection and march past of the Sus ex and Surrey units.
The parade marched on to the Dome, where a service was conducted by the Vicar of Brighton. Madame Edith \'<l elling gave an inspiring rendering of" Land of Hope and
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Glory," Mr. orman Richards, A.R.e.O., being at the organ.
The final scene in the day's proceedings was laid in the Corn Exchange, where the members of the Brigade sat down to tea, and the Mayor delivered a speech of welcome, and congratulated the units on their smart and efficient paJ;ade.
Lieut.-General Sir Aylmer Hunter-Weston, also addressing the Brigade, said: "I came to Brighton with a very high standard in my mind. To-dar you have equalled, and even surpassed, your former h1gh of smartness and efficiency, and I give you my heartiest congratulations " Turning to Capt. E. A . Shill, who, after nearly 40 years' service in the Ord er, 1S now resigning, Sir Aylmer said Sussex would miss him much, and their good wishes would go with him.
Hearty cheers for the Mayor and Mayoress and for Sir Aylmer concluded the day's proceedings.
NO.9 DISTRICT
The annual inspection and Church P arade of the St. John Ambulance and ursing Divisions from all parts of Cornwall, which took place at Liskeard on Sunday afternoon, gave a very impressive idea of the strength of the movement throughout the Du chy. Some 360 officers men women and cadets assembled in the Fair Park the'inspection, 18' Cornish Divisions out of a total of 19 being represented.
The Inspecting Officer was the County Commissioner (Lieut.-Colonel W Blackwood, D.S.O .).
The Mayor of Liskeard (Alderman W. F. Young), wearing robes and chain of office and escorted by the sergeants-at-mace (Messrs. P. Broad and T. Moon), P.e.'s Benny, Burrows and Stephens, was present, while the parade was in progress, together with Messrs. F. T. Roberts and A. Hugh, hon. secretary and hon. treasurer respectively of the Liskeard Ambulance Centre.
The church was crowded for the parade service, conducted by the Vicar (the R ev. Canon F. R. MiUes).
D uring tea Col. Blackwo od expressed the of all present to Superintendent Wenmoth and the L1skeard Ambulance Division for making the arrangements for the church parade and the won d erful spread they were enjoying. It was indeed unfortunate the weather was so bad.
Rising to reply, the Mayor was given a very cordial reception.
The Mayor said that in Liskeard the ambulance work was carried on very happily indeed under Superintendent Wenmouth and Lady Superintendent Gilbert. They received loyal support from the Town Council, who gave them the use of the land on which the ambulance station stood practically free of charge.
The Divisions represented that day were Penzance, St. Ives, Helston, Camborne, Hayle, R edruth, Falmouth, B odmin, St. Blazey, and Liskeard Torpoint, Tavistock, and Saltash, who were actually in Devon for ambulance purposes, but members of the No. 9 Divi sion, with which Liskeard was grouped, were also represented.
In closing Superintendent Wenmoth thanked the Liskeard and St. Pinnock Bands for giving their services for the parade.
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o. 10 DISTRICT
On June 10, 1933, the annual inspection of Felixstowe Division took place at St. John's P ansh Hall, Felixstowe. Major M. MacEwan, D .F.e., T.D., M B., Ch.B. (Assistant Commissioner) was the Inspectwg Officer with his staff District Officers J E. D eath and F. E. Nethercoat assisting. After the inspection three teams competed for a cup presented by a local lady for competition in that di vision. The test inclll:ded a compound fracture of the leg, and the Corporal 1n of the winning team was complimented by the missioner for his very original method of treatlOg the case.
Mrs. Elliston, of Felixstowe, afterwards presented the cup.
On June II the Ambulance and ursing Divisions of Great Yarmouth, Gorleston, Lowes toft, Aldeburgh, Beccles and Saxmundham were inspected by Major M. MacEwan (Assistant Commissioner), by Lady District Superintendent Mrs. S. Porter, D1strlct O fficers J. E. Death and F. E. The various Divisions were indeed very smart 10 thelt turn-out and keenness was also very evident.
In the case of Beccles Divi sion, this inspection took place on the Town's football field. There was a good attendance of the public and some .of. the member.s u;e Town Council showed their appreClatlOn of the D1V1SlOn s work by being present. The inspecting officers were received with the General Salute by the bugle band of the Division.
ST. JOH 's D AY AT IPSWICH.
On Sunday evening, June 25, the local members of the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem attended D ivine Service at St. Mary-Ie-Tower Church, Ipswich. An inspiring service included special an organ solo, "Finlandia" (Sibelius), by Mr. Miles, Mus.Bac., F.R.e.O.; a duet by two boy chonsters, " I waited for the Lord," and an anthem, " The Wilderness" (Goss) by the choir.
The address was delivere d by the Vicar (the R ev. A. H. Streeten, M.A.).
The members of the Order present were :-Mr. and Mrs. T. R Parkington, Misses Bohun Coulcher, L. Haggar, E. M. Hart, and -; Hemsworth, Messrs. J. E. D eath, F. H. Gooderham, A. Lord, W. R amsey, and E. R. Sawyer, from Ipswich; and Messrs. S. C?ll1ns, ]. '!' Ru shbrooke, H. J. Youngs and John Sffilth, of stowe. It is interesting to note that the 1S the oldest member, being over 80 years of age and still very active and keen
CORPORAL T. A. TAYLOR, IpSWICH.
On Wednesday, July 12, members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, turned out to pay thelt last respects to an old comrade, Corporal Theodor Albert Taylor. He was a much-respected member of the First Division.
The interment took place in the new extension of Ipswich Cemetery, being preceded by a service St. Helen's Church, at which the Rev. A Tong offiClated. A guard of hon our was formed at the church, and the Ambulance members stoo d at attention as the coffin, draped with the St. John flag, passed slowly between the ranks.
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Interesting Case Reports.
N. CoRBET FLETCHER, M.A., M.B., B.Chlr. (Cantab), M.R.e.S., etc., Assistant-Surgeon-in-Chief, The St. John Ambulance Brigade.
CASE R EPORT No. 67.-The Officer in charge of No. 53 (Watford) Division, No. I. District S.J.A.B., reports the efficient performance of first aid by one of his members under the following circumstances :-
On May 18 Pte. R. F. Leaver was in Regent's Park when he noticed a number of people looking into the canal. He there saw a small boy struggling in deep water. So he dived into the water, brought him ashore and immediately applied artificial respiration. The bo y, about 5 years, responded to treatment after half an hour and was conveyed to the hospital, being clischarged some hours later.
COM1-fE T.-Peljormance artificial respiration calls for more skill and perseverallce than some first aiders realise. I t is easy enough i11 the examination-rooJJJ to announce gliblY that 1ve 1vill persevere for hottrs. All act14al emergency, however, and especially ,vhm there at first is no response to treatment, calls for considerable mel7tal and pi?Jsical effort to persevere, as those of tiS 2vho have passed throtlgh the eX/Jerimce kJloT}I ftlll1Vell. For this reason 1}1e congratulate Pte. Leaver 011 his success after thirty anxious mint/tes
Questions and Answers.
FRACTURES OF PELVIS AND TIIIGH.
W. B. (Chapel-en-Ie-Frith).-I thank you for answering my question which appeared in the June issue of THE GAZETTE. It seems that I wrote" transported as for a fractured femur," instead of " transported as for a fractured spine." This correction will not alter your answer, but it may make my question less obscure.
Thanks for correction 2}1hich, as you rightly sqy, does 170t affect the anS1JJCt· to your question N. C. F. DEFINITION OF LOIN.
A. B. (Penrith).-Please tell me the precise limbs of the part of the body known as " the loin." Loill is the name applied to the part of the back between the lower ribs and the pelvis. N. C. F. ARTIFICIAL RE PI RATIO WITH BROKE RIB.
J. J. (Gargrave).-Through an accident a patient has ceased to breathe and is unconscious. Owing to a fractured rib it is dangerous to use either Schafer or Silvester Method. Please tell us how we should proceed, since Laborde's Method is not flOW included in the T extbook.
Of course you realise that the diagnosis of fractured ribs 1vith an unconsciotlS or/and aspi?Jxiated patiellt is a Vet]' diffiC1llt proposition. Be that as it may, the official alJS11'er to your query (1vhich I obtained from a l)J8J1Jber of the Textbook Revision COll/Jllittee) is that fracttlred ribs are 110t necessarilY a contra-indication to the St. John Presstlre Method, which 1lJust be 1II0dified ill its applicatiolt so that no pressure likelY to il!jtfre the is placed !pon the fractured ribs. Schafer'S Method differs in that pressure is exerted chiefly on jh e loin s N. C. F.
Correspondence.
The Editor is pleased to receive and rep(y to letters dealing with Brigade activities and interests.
To the Editor.
SIR,-I have read with interest the announcement in the July issue of the GAZETTE that o. 6 .Area of o. 4 D istrict are formulating a scheme for the institution of an " Ambulance" Sunday, and would like to mention that a similar scheme" has been in operation in the County of Leicester for the last ten years.
The following units, Loughborough Ambulance and ursing Divisions, Coalville Ambulance and Nursing Divisions, Shepshed Ambulance and ursing Divisions, Church Gresley, Donisthorpe, Ashby-de-laZouch and Sileby Ambulance Divisions annually attend a combined Church Parade on the nearest convenient Sunday to St. John's Day. The Parade takes place in the different parishes in turn. The preacher on each occasion is someone who is also a member of the Brigade or Order. This year , the Parade was at Shepshed and the Lord Bishop of Leicester (Sub-Prelate of the Order) was the preacher. Last year we went to Ashby, when the preacher Rev. A. J. Ison, B.A. (President, Loughborough Ambulance Division).
On some occasions we arrange a combined Field Day in the afternoon and some years a combined Inspection. This year it was a combined Inspection (report appears) and as this was such a success, I think we shall continue to combine the Annual Church Parade and Inspection.
GEO. F. County Commissioner for Leics.
To the Editor.
SIR,-I am directed by the Chief Commissioner to inform you that H.R.H. The Grand Prior has approved the following recommendations of Chapter-General: I. That a lvIess Dress of simpler design than that laid down in the Dress Regulations be approved and that the pattern exhibited be recommended for adoption.
2. That the grey material for Girl Cadet dresses be the same as for Ambulance Sisters, this alteration to take effect when the present stock is exhausted.
3. That Brigade Surgeons be allowed to count gratuitous judging of competitions and Divisional re-examinations a drills provided that at least six ordinary drills are attended annually with their Division.
4. That Officers of Corps and Divisions on attaining the age of 65 years be transferred to the Retired List, except in special cases approved by the Chief Commissioner.
You are about to enter a train when an old man, who is w.alking down the platform, slips and falls. He in considerable pam and is conscious. A porter is prepared to assIst.
OTE FOR J UDGE.
The patient hould be lying on his rig?t He should be wearing an overcoat, the right elbow of IS covered. with dust. If and when turned on his back he should eVince great patn and turn his right foot outwards. Red stain ([or bl?od) should be present on the ri g ht shirt sleeve down to and lncludlng the cuff and also .on the skin of the rioht forearm to the wnst. Two brooms from whICh the heads can be removed should be 5 yards of the patient. At 5 minutes, beer bottles contamlng hot water, and twO blankets should be put in the hands of the porter a.nd an mem made (as from him): "The ambulance will arrive ill 10 minutes. "
Marks should not be deducted if wound is dealt with before fracture or !J;ce I'e rsa, provided that the limb is steadied throughout by one man, until it is fi'\ed.
DETAILS OF TEST.
1. Warn man not to move; reassure him l1ax. Marks. 4
2. Hot-water bOttles or substitutes ordered (I) I ia porter from refreshment room (screw-top beer bottles, ginger-beer bottles, wine bottles), and subsequently applied (1)
1\-OTE.-Porler goes alld rettll'l1s shortl)'.
3. Blankets ordered and applied above and below
4 . A scertain site of pain. (Patient indicates R hip.)
5. Ask if he can mo v e leg or raise heel. (No. )
6. Loosen clothes, neck, chest, and waist
7. Examine rig ht hip for tenderness. O -es.)
S. Examine rig ht hip for swelling. (1\ 0.)
9. Examine for defo rmity. O -es,joo t eve r ted.)
10. As k if any appa rent shortening. (No. )
11. If irreg ulari ty. (lY one apparent.)
12. Ask if onlo oker heard snap of bo ne. (1\'0 )
l2a. Exclude obv ious injury to spine back of head (i ) befo re turnin g (iY o ilyuries.)
13. Or.e bearer steadies limb by holdin g fo o t and ankle
14. Turn g entl y on back. (Pati ent turns R. oo at/I.)
15. Summo n ambulance and do ctor via porter (1) stating p ro bable fracture femur (1)
16. E xamine all round head m and scalp ( D, ears (1 ) , eyes (1) (Xo iJytlries .)
17. Keep in recumbent positio n ( I ) ; head low (i ), turned [Q one side
IS. E xaminati o n of upper limbs
19. Finding o f bloo d on R. fo rearm and elbo w
20. As k r e rapidit y of fl o w. (O oz es.)
21. Inquire co lour o f blood. ( R ed.)
22. Examination of right elbow; remove overcoat left arm fir s (I ) ; push up slee ves of coa and shirt (I)
23. Finds bruising and contused wound. (Yes.)
24. A s k if tenderness present. (Yes.)
25. Examina tion for fracture: Pain (yes ) (I ) loss o f po wer (flO ) (I ) ; swelling (yes) (I ) deformity (110) (1); Irreg ularIty (no) (I)
26. Examination of chest and abdomen (n l) (2); left leg (2) pulse (lv eak) (2)
27. Treatment of injured elbow: Iodine fingers (1), wound (1), and surrounding skin (1); dressing (1 ) pad bandag e (2); larg e arm sling (2)
28. Treatment of injured leg: Gently draw foot into line with fellow
29. Pass bandag es ; both feet together (1), below armpits (I ) pelvis (I), ankles (1), thighs above and below fracture (2 ) legs (I), knees (1)
30. Splint: Heads removed from brooms (I) and tied between the sticks to secure width (2)
31. Tie bandages, knots over the splint except one round ankles
32. Further attention to comfort, e f!,., cup of tea, reassurance, etc., pending arrival of ambulance
33. Elicit name and addre.ss of patient
34. Suitable message to hiS home.
35. Co-operation and effiCIency of bearers 4
Total.. 90
ORAL QUESTIO S.
BEARER O. 2.
rf'hat is th e lIature oj the Simple fracture R. femur (3); contused wound R. elbow (2)
BEARER NO.4.
rf7hal lead ),011 to treat shock?
No injury is unaccompanic:d by (2), e?pecially in an elderly person (I). It IS a mistake to walt for shock to develop before it is treated (2)
Total 100
Inspection of the Nursing DiviS10ns of the Portsmouth Corps.
Lady Perrott, R.R.C., Lady Superintendent in-Chief, accompanied by Lady County Officer, the Hon. Ingham Whitaker, inspecte.d the ursmg Divisions and Cadet Nurslng DlVlSlOns on June 20. She was received by Colonel Pittard, County Commissioner for Hampshire.
The War Office Detachment Inspection took place at the same time.
The Inspection was held in the Drill presented quite a hospital-like appearance WIth Its beds and tables for dressing, etc. There was also a table full of the handicarft of the Girl Cadets. It was wonderful what they had done in leather work, needlework and many other things for which were very highly commended by the Lady Supenntendent-in-Chief.
At the close of the Inspection the Lady Superintendent-in-Chief expressed her great appreciation of the work she had seen, and said she was delighted to see the Portsmouth Divisions increasing as in so large a town it was necessary when there was so work to be done. She referred to the fact that Burningham now has twelve Nursir:g Divisions and were running eight ambulances of theu own. She. it was very helpful for the different large cWes and smaller ones also to hear of the work being done by their brothers and sisters in the Brigade in other parts of England. She hoped from Portsmouth would be able to attend the Bngade Camps, and also asked for volunteers to help in the Girl Guide Camps .
The Honourable Mrs Ingham Whitaker said a few words, telling the members how she looked forV:'ard to getting to know them all, and that she was to do all she could to forward the great work 1D Hampshire.
Southport Camp for Officers and Members of Nursing Divisions and V.A.D's.
A few additional members can be accommodated at the Southport Camp from August 19 to September 2, and those wishing to avail themselves of the opportunity must send in their names as soon as possible.
The Mayor and Corporation are granting the free use of the Municipal Tennis Courts and also the Sea Bathing Lake to those attending the Camp.
The big Southport Flower Show is being held on August 23,24 and 25.
A suit of mufti may be brought for wear when members are out pleasuring.
A Domestic Science teacher will take the Cookery Class. If those wishing to take their Certificate for Cookery at the end would purchase the St. John Ambulance Cookery Book and study it beforehand it would be helpful
The cost for Officers will be 37s. 6d. a week and for members 35 s. a week.
Inspection of Bristol Nursing Division.
At the request of Lady Perrott, R.R.C., Lady Superintendent-in-Chief of the ursing Corps and Divisions of the St. John Ambulance Brig ade, Miss Lethbridg e> CB.E., her Staff Officer, inspected the Bris tol ursing Division and their Cadet Division under their Lad y Superintendent, :Miss \,, an s ton, on Friday, June 30.
The regular staff at the College will do the cooking and general work of the camp, thus leaving more time for study and pleasure.
Special lectures will be given by John forley, Esq., M.B., F.R.C. (Hon. Surg eon 1anchester Royal; lecturer on clinical surgery, Manchester University). Subject: "Antiseptic Surgery under War onditions."
C W. Nuttall, Esq., M .B ., F.R.C.S. (J\.ssistant Sura-eon Liverpool Royal). Subject: " pEnts and FracCol. G. E. Simpson, O.B.E., F.R.CS., Llverpool. Subject: "Casualty Clearing Stations." Col. D. Leyland Orton, A.D .D .M Subject: "The Transport of a \'\7ounded Man from the Front Line to the Base," and others.
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There was a fine parade of Ambulance Divisions under the command of Corps uperintendent 1f1. Cotton, who .Marched Past, Colonel G . .1\. 1I oo re, CM.G., D.S.O., :P.I.D., l \s sistant Chief Commi ss ioner of the t. John Ambulance Brigade, taking the salute. The nurses also took part in the March Pa t. Miss Lethbridge read them a message fr om the Lad y and congratulated them on their smart appearance and on the g ood banda g inadisplay. . 0
The Cadet Division is a strong one and the members eager to join the ursing Division when they are the right age. There should be t oom for many more Nursing Diyisions in this area.
Stockpo r t Re " iew.
Hong Kong
An account of first aid rendered in what, to Home Brigade members, are unusual circumstances has come to light from Hong Kong. It appears that a balcony -on the second floor of a house in Yuk Sau Street, Hong Kong, suddenly collapsed and carried with it to the street below a Chinese amah and three children who were taking the air on the balcony after returning from the theatre. The first person on the scene of the tragedy was Dr. Li Sing, an Examiner of the local Branch of the St. John Ambulance Association, who at once proceeded to render first aid, and he was soon joined in his efforts by Sergeant B. A. Hyder, a member of the Indian Division of the St. John Ambulance
Brigade Overseas, who also rendered valuable assistance. The amah and one of the children unfortunately succumbed as a result of the injuries they had received, but the remaining two children have survived. Their survival is due, no doubt, to the prompt rendering of first aid by Dr. Li and Sergeant Hyder. It will be seen from this account that the Association and Brigade members in Hong Kong are prominent in attending to accidents as individuals, as well as being able to respond to large scale efforts such -as sending a contingent to Shanghai during the hostilities or calling upon practically all members to meet a large disaster or to stand by during riots. The picture published above shows flag sellers at work in Hong Kong on behalf of the Brigade in a recent flag day effort which raised over 5,000 dollars.
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Uniform
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How many detachments, I wonder, lose quite a lot of marks through inattention to detail in their uniform?
Of course, it's quite one has a brain like a card index-to carryall the details of the official uniform for all ranks in one's head, but accurate detail could be ensured by securing outfits from a firm which is officially appointed by Headquarters. Thus it will be realised that cheapness can not only let down one's detachment by appearing shabby on Parade, but also actual loss of marks at inspections.
It is difficult to choose from the list of firms supplying the uniform unless you know something of the service which they offer to you besides just supplying an outfit. The firm of Garroulds, in Edgware Road, London, has long been recognised as the premier nurses' outfitters (even as long ago as the Boer War
V.A.D. Nurses were told by the War Office to call at Garroulds to obtain their uniform). Huge supplies of St. John Ambulance Brigade uniform are always held in stock, so that all stock size orders can be sent by return of post. Both the dresses and the coats are cut by experts, and the cut, style and fine workmanship always distinguishes a Garroulds' uniform from any other. The greatest care and attention is given to every detail, so that all wearing them can rely on an A. inspection. There are such a lot of stock sizes carefully worked out to fit average figures that the old-fashioned delay and uncertainty of made-tomeasure work is entirely eliminated. Any garments can be sent on approval, and special prices are quoted to Officers ordering in quantities.
A New Edition.
Subscribers who have read Mr. II. W. Fincham's book upon the Order and its ancient buildings at the Grand Priory, will be glad to learn that a new and revised edition is now passing through the press and will be ready in the early autumn. It will contain much new matter and illustrations. There will be two editions, a cheap one in paper at 3S. 6d., and an editionde-luxe in a high quality paper and crimson cloth boards at 7S. 6d., in each case net and post free.
The O rder's Ophthalmic Hospital
Jerusalem .
A quantity of small shawls in wool are required for the use of the patients in the Ophthalmic Hospital at Jerusalem, and they would be grateful if any members of the Order or Brigade could make some during the summer. The wool is better not too fine, and the size should be about 45 inches long by 30 inches wide.
CORRESPONDENCE-contd.
The Secretary-General asks us tOpllblish the following ietter recentlY received by him :-
DEAR SIR,-I am writing to thank your Brigade for the valuable assistance rendered by one of your members, Mr. Prentice, No. 11444, 70th Division.
My two sons met with a bad accident when they were crashed into by a taxicab, and both rendered unconscious with injuries to heads, and serious leg injury. Fortunately Mr. Prentice, when he heard of the case, rushed with bandages and equjpment and bandaged both up until the ambulance arrived and so saved a great loss of blood and greatly helped to restore consciousness. Had your member not have brought the necessary bandages and bandaged them both up perfectly until they reached hospital, I am sure their injuries would have turned out much more serious. As it is both are now well on the way to recovery, and certainly have to thank your valuable member, Mr. Prentice, for his great assistance and trouble in the matter.
Thanking the St. John Ambulance Brigade and its members for the great benefits to the general public and myself especially, and wishing your Brigade the Best of Luck, I am, Sir, Yours truly, (Sgd.) E. A. WARD.
To the Editor.
I recently picked up a bronze and enamel medallion at Blackpool, No. 104443, Joseph Sharples. The owner can have same on application to the address below if he will send stamp for its return. Yours faithfully, (Private) B. PILBEAM, 15, Imperial St., N.S. Blackpool.
To the Editor.
SIR,-May I venture to suggest additions to Colonel Ellis' " The V.A.D. Emergency Hospital" Inspection Form, published in your issue of June?
One is that there is no provision for the inspection of the arrangements in case of a (C Gas" attack, a possibility that cannot be ignored.
The other is that King's Regulations and Army Orders have laid down strict rules for the care of valuables-referred to in para. 25 of Colonel Ellis' Form. I am out of date on the subject and cannot the which I suggest might be added, If only as a warrung. Yours faithfully, F. R. HUMPHREY, Major.
To the Editor.
DEAR SIR,-At a recent competition a team failed to complete the Team Test in the allotted time, consequently the remainder of the markino- sheet was blank including the last two items :_ b
I. Efficiency and co-operation of team, 10 marks.
2. Competence of Officer to command, 10 marks.
Personally, I consider that a percentage of the above marks should have been awarded.
We should be obliged if you would kindly state your views on the above.
Yours faithfully, W. PALMER, Pte.
Mere failure to complete the Team Test should not debar a Team from earning some marks for and 2 but, on the other hand, if the Judge }1J(JS of the opinion that no marks had been earned under these details (and failure to complete in time may be his reasons for considering the Officer and Team not ejjicient and competent) he has a perfect right to 1vithhold a proportion or eVeJ1 the whole of the marks. C. 1. E.
To the Editor.
DEAR SIR,- Will you please settle the undermentioned points for our guidance :-
(a) If under any circumstances only three members of a Divisional Committee are present, can they form a quorum to carry out the business?
(b) Referring to page 55, para. 323; can more than two members be co-opted to the Divisional Committee?
Your reply will be greatly appreciated, and for which I thank you in anticipation.
Yours faithfully, B. L. Div. Secretar y
To the Editor.
Dear Sir,- With reference to the above.
I. It is not considered in the best interests of a Division that three members .fhotlldfortlJ a qtfortlJ7l. The tm{a/ number is four, inc/tiding the Stperintendent, who should be present.
2. Not more than t]VO members may be co-opted to serve on the Divisional COllJmittee.
Yours faithfullY, P. G. DARVIL-S}.!ITH, Secretary.
An Echo of the Perrott Shield Competition?
Examiner in Home- ursing to candidate who has exhausted her ideas on the question " What would you do to a patient who was threatened with bedsores": "But wouldn't you straighten down the sheets and brush away any possible crumbs, etc. ? "
Candidate: "I would do that to the bed, JOT to the patient! "
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Flag Day, Hong Kong.
o. 8 DISTRICT.
Brigade Appointments, July 1933·
H.R.H. The Grand Prior has been pleased to sanction the appointment of Lieut.-Colonel Francis A. Brooks, M.D., as Inspecting Officer on the Chief Commissioner's Staff for London and the Horne Counties as from June 24, 1933.
The Chief Commissioner has been pleased to approve of the following appointments, promotions, etc. :-
TO BE COU TY SURGEON.
o. 9 DISTRICT.
Trevor Meyrick Preece, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., M.B., B.Ch., Exeter and East Devon Area, County of Devonshire. q.6·33·
TO BE DISTRICT OFFICER.
o. DISTRICT.
William Arthur Roust, Headquarters Staff. 23.5.33.
TO BE LADY DISTRICT OFFICER.
o. 5 DISTRICT.
Agnes Elizabeth Unthank, South Western Area, West Riding of Yorkshire. 31. 5·33.
Patrick Thomas Garry, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., West Derby Section, Livcrpool Central Division, Liverpool Corps. 19.5.33.
Eric Matthew Macalpine, M.B., Ch.B., Wcst Derby Section, Liverpool Central Division, Liverpool Corps. 19.5.33. Donald Macleod, M.B., Ch.B., Wigan Division, Wigan Corps. 29·5-33· Bartholomew Murphy, M.B., B.Ch., Bredbury and Romiley Division. 19·5-33·
James Fitzwilliam O'Grady, L.A.H. , Swinton and Pendlebury Division, Ellesmere Corps. ,0·4 3I. 214
Henry Charles Black, M B., B.Ch., B.A.O. Keighley" B " Division, Keighley Corps. 31.5.33. John Ewing, LB., Ch.B., Heckmondwike and Liversedge Division, Spen Valley Corps. 31.5·33·
Yvonne Blades, Redhill and Reigate Nursing Division, Borough of Relgate Corps. 15.6.33. TO BE CADET SUPERI TE DE T. No. 6 DrSTRICT.
Joseph Abbott, Craghead Division, Mid-Durham Corps. 13.6.33. TO BE LillY CADET SUPERI TEL DE T. No. 9 DISTRICT. Mabel Hibbs, Paignron ursing Di,-ision. 24.5.33.
TO BE C\DET OFFlCER. 10. 2 DISTRICT.
Reginald VictOr Peek, Bristol" A " Division, City of BristOl Corp 29·5·33· '0. 6 DISTRICT. William Howcll Bell, \\'i'est Hartlepool Division. 2+5.33. Edward Nattras, Craghead Diyision, Mid-Durham Corps. 13. 6.33. No. 8 DISTRICT.
Arthur Ernest 'X illiamson, Dover Town Diyision, Dover Corps. 3°·5·33· TO BE L\DY C.\DET OFFICER.
O. DISTRICT.
Mary Katharine Hills, Grays ursing Division. 27.5.33.
Ethel Gile, Portsmouth 24·5-33· o. 2 DISTRICT. ursing Divi ion, Porrsmouth Corps.
Mabel Annie Louise Tilling, Reading Corps. 10.6.33. ursing Division, Reading
o. 5 DISTRICT.
Christine 1\rmitage, Shipley ursing Division, Shipley and District Corps. 16.6'33' TRA SFERRED.
o. I Dr TRICT.
Lady District Officer Robinia Viscountess Mountgarret, O.B.E., from the Headquarters Stafr, o. I District, to the \,\ estern .Area, No. District. 22.6. 33·
o. 10 DISTRICT.
Divisional Surgeon James Hi lop, from the Jarrow Division o. District,. t? .the March o. 10 District. 19. 6.33. Lavendon DIVISion, County ot Bucktngham, o. 2 District, to be to the County of Bedfordshire, TO 3 (Eastern) DIStrict. 21.6.33.
REVERTED TO RA KS AT O\'V REQUEST. 10. 8 DI TRICT.
Cadet Officer Ernest G. Hughes, Dover Town Diyision, Dover Corps. ZI.6.33'
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TRA SFERRED TO BRIGADE RESERVE. No. 9 DisTRICT.
Divisional Superintendent T. Dunlop, Torquay Division. 2r.6.33.
Divisional Superintendent H. G. Sutton, Dorchester Division. 15. 6'33.
Ambulance Officer J. Pawley, Torquay Division. 21.6.33.
Lady Divisional Superintendent :Mrs. M. Sherwell, Weymouth Nursing Division. 21.5.33. RESIG ATIONS.
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o. 3 DISTRICT.
Divisional Surgeon G. C. Soutter, \1V'est Bromwich (Sandwell) Division, Wlllsall and District Corps. 4.5.33.
Lady District Officer Miss C. 1\1. Wrigley, South Western Area, West Riding, Yorks. 20.2·33· 216
[OVERSEASl
The St. John Ambulance Brigade (Overseas ).
The Chief Commissioner for the St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas has sanctioned the following appointments, promotions, etc.:AUSTRALIA.
NEW SOUTH WIALES DISTRICT.
King's Cross Nursing Division.-Miss Elsie Gilberd to be Lady Ambulance Officer. 3.5.33.
11rs. Jennis Thorpe to be lad y Divisional Superintendent " On Probation," 3.5.33, vice 11rs. O. Knight, whose resignation is accepted with regret.
Fairfield Nursing Division.- [iss Cecilia Podmore to be Lady Divisional Superintendent, 1.3.33, l ice 11rs. E. Davis, whose resignation is accepted with regret. 11iss Eileen O'Connor to be Lady Ambulance Officer. Z5+33.
110sman ursing Division.-:Miss Laura Glanfield to be Lady Divisional Superintendent" On Probation," 4.5.33, vice Miss E. Cowley, whose resignation is accepted with regret.
Sydney Central ursing Division.-A. F. Janes, ':\LB., to be Divisional Surgeon. 12.4.33.
Goulburn Ambulance Division.-Samuel P. Pyttle to be Divisional Surgeon. 12.4.33. A. J. Wingate to be Divisional Superintendent " On Probation." 12+33. J. E. Layton to be Ambulance Officer" On Probation." 12 ·4·33.
Auburn Cadet Nursing Division.-Miss D. \'{ ilson to be Lady Cadet Superintendent" On Probation." 22.5.33. CA ADA.
ONTARIO DISTRICT.
Peterborough ursing Division.- liss Ivy Watkins to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 22.3.33, vice Lady Divi ional Superintendent Mrs. Smart, whose resignation is accepted with regret.
Toronto Central Nursing Division.-Lady Divisional Superintendent Mrs. G. Bayler transferred to reserve. 21.2.33.
Border Cities Ambu lance Division.-John Bolderson to be Ambulance Officer, 5.5.33, vice T. S. Cooke transferred.
Canadian \"XIestinghouse Ambulance Division.-Lawrence E. Nutley to be Staff Sergeant. 1.4.33.
ALBERTA DISTRICT.
Edmonton Ambulance Division.-E. A. Braithwaite, M.D., to be Divisional Surgeon. 5.10.32.
J. F. Q. Rymer to be Divisional Superintendent. 5·IO·32· Calgary Ambulance Division.-E. H. Starr to be Transport Officer. 1.4·33·
MANITOBA DISTRICT.
Seven Oaks Ambulance Division.-II. B. Hawkins to be Cadet Officer" On Probation." 3.5.33.
EW ZEALA D. AUCKLAND DISTRICT.
Gisborne Cadet Nursing Division.-Miss D. }'L Woodhead to be Lady Cadet Superintendent, 1.3· 33, l'ice Miss Gill, whose resignation is accepted with regret.
Te Aroha Ambulance Division. William S. K. Mills to be Divisional Superintendent" On Probation." 10.3.33.
Onehunga ursing Division.-A. L. de B. oakes, 1LB., Ch.B., to be Divisional Surgeon. 4·10. 32· Huntly Nursing Division.-Mrs. L. Turner to be Lady Divisional Superintendent. 12-4-33.
Te Aroha Cadet Ambulance Di vision.-J. Hamilton to be Cadet Superintendent" On Probation." 7+33; A E. Gibson to be Cadet Officer" On Probation ." 7+33. OTAGO DISTRICT.
Dunedin Cadet Nursing Division.-Miss i\f, Stuart to be Lady Cadet Superintendent, 1.2.32, vice Miss H. \'{!ilson, whose resignation is accepted with regret.
Dunedin Central Cadet Nursing Diyision.-1Iiss C. M. Jones to be Lady Cadet Superintendent. 1. 12.32·
Hillside Railway Cadet Ambulance Division.-J. E. Jackson to be Cadet Officer, 6.2 .3 3, vICe W. F. Ashman promoted.
Dunedin Corps.-Lady Corps Superintendent Mrs. G. M. Davis transferred to Reserve. 13+33.
WELLINGTON DISTRICT.
Palmers ton North Technical School Nursing Division.-Mrs. \. Essex to be Lady Divisional Superintendent, 3°.4.32; C. A. King, F.R.C.S., to be Divisional Surgeon, 30+32·
Palmerston North Ambulance Division.-L. H. Lewis to be ambulance Officer, 8.11.32, vice G. M. L. Dred ge, whose resignation is accepted with regret.
Division.-J. M Twhigg, M.D., Ch.B., to be DlvlslOnal Surgeon. 2-3-33.
INVERCARGILL DISTRICT.
William F. Webb to be District Officer, 22.4.33, t'icc Lieut.-ColoncI P. H. forey (transferred).
SOUTH AFRICA.
OR ANGE FREE STATE DISTRICT.
City Nursing Division.-J\liss B. Field to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 2·1.33 ; Mrs. Annie Bourne to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 1.1.33·
C.G.H. DISTRICT.
Wynberg Cadet ursing Division.-Miss P. Fowkes to be Lady Cadet Supetlntendent, 16.2.33; Adolf von During, M.B., Ch.B., to be Cadet Divisional Surgeon, 16.2.33.
Cape Town ursing Division.-lliss l\lay Blows to be Lady Ambulance Officer. 7.2.33.
Wynberg B.H.S. Cadet \mbulance Division.-A. 1. Anderson to be Officer, 10+32;. K. McGaffin to be Acting Cadet 10.3.32, vice J. :Moran, whose resignation is accepted WIth regret.
Rahmaniyeh Ambulance Division.-R. K. MacDonald to be Ambulance Officer. 15.3.33.
Emmanuel Division.-WiUiam B. Doug las-Drummond, lILB., to be DiVISional Surgeon, 1.12.32; 1. E. Friedman to be Ambulance Officer, 15.3.33.
1st Cape Town (African) Ambulance Diyision.-J. Holz, M.B., Ch B., to be Di,isional Surgeon, 1. 12.32, I'ice Dr. L. Blumberg, transferred to Cape Town S.A. Police.
RHODESIAN RAILWAYS DISTRI CT.
Livingstone Division.-Norman G. Ferris to be Divisional Superintendent "On Probation," transferred from Broken Hill Diyision. 13.2.33.
Broken Hill Division.- William A. Blezard to be Diyisional Superintendent " On Probation." 13.2.33.
TRANSVAAL DISTRICT.
Pretoria Fire Brigade Division.-Alexander B. Forbes to beAm .Officer " On Probation," 1. 1. 33, I'ice \'{!. Pearson, whose reslgnatlOn has been accepted with regret. I DIA. IND I111 HEADQUARTERS.
Patna Training School Division.-Rai Sahib Surya Bhushan Lall to be Divisional Superintendent, 29.8,32, t'ice Rai Sahib Raghibir Prasad, deceased. No.2 DISTRICT.
Calcutta Police Ambulance Corps.-Richard Higgins to be Corps Officer. 1. 1. 32
EW DIVISIONS, ETC.
Good Templar Cadet Ambulance Division Wellington District New Zealand. Disbanded 16.3.33. , Good Templar Cadet ursing Division, \'{!ellington District, New Zealand. Disbanded 16 .3 .33.
1St Wellington City Royer Ambulance Division \'(lel1ington District New Zealand. Disbanded 20+33"
Fordell Section of \1V'anga nui Division, \'{!anganui District, New ZcIand. Disbanded 20-4.33.
Ambulance Division, Otago District, New Zealand. DIsbanded 20+33.
liramar Nursing Division, Wellington District, lew Zealand. Formed 2.3.33.
Te Aroha Ambulance .Division, Auckland District, New Zealand. Formed 26.1.33.
Ekselsior Ambulance Division, Transvaal District, Sou th \frica. Formed 24.1.33.
Williamstown Cadet Ambulance Division Victoria District, \U tralia. Formed 21.6.3z.
Auburn Cadet Nursing Division, N.S.\'{!. District, \ustralia. Formed 20.2·33·
Goulburn Ambulance Division, .S.\\7. District, Australia. Formed 12·4·33·
Launceston and Devonport Nursing Division, Tasmania. Formed 20.12.3 2.
Launceston and Devonport J\.mbulance Division, Tasmania. Formed 20.12.3 2
18th (Mymensingh) Ambulance Division, o. 2 District, India. Disbanded +5-33.
Timmins Cadet \mbulance Division, Ontario Canada. Formed 8.5.33.
JL"'E 1933. following appointments, promotions, resignation, and new DIVISIons have been approved by the Commissioner for \,\ ales and confirmed by the Ambulance Committee :CE TRE SURGEON. CENTR E
Corps Surgeon Robert Vachell de Acton Redwood, F.R.C.S., lvI.R C.S., L.R.C.P. 17.6.33.
ST AFF OFFICER. BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.
Corps Superintendent Thomas James Evans. 4.5.33. CORPS SURGEO S. CITY OF CARDIFF
Divisional Surgeon Edward John Herin gton-Budge, L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S., L.F.P. and S.G., Barry and District Corps. 26.5.33 110N\IQUTlISHIRE CE'HRE. Divisional Surgw n James Donnell y j\hcQuiJlan, i\LB., B.Ch., B.A.O., Avon Llwyd Corps.
Superintendent .:\Iabel Lucy Turner, Rich es Corps. 29. 6.33.
CORPS SECRETARY.
Corps Inspector of StOres John Alfred Davies, A yon Llwyd Corps. 17. 6.33.
CORPS TREASURER. CEl TRE.
Divisional Superintendent Joseph John Barber, Avon Llw; d Corps. 17. 6.33CORPS 1 SPECTOR OF STORES. CS-"::TRE.
Divisional Superintendent Frank White, Avon Ll'U yd Corps. 17. 6.33.
DIYISIO AL SURGEO S. AllER DARE CENTRE. Edward George Baird, M.B., Ch.B., i\LA., \berdare Division. 7 H3. CENTRE. Morgan Owen, lvI.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. , Gowerton Division. 21.6.33. l\[ON:\IOVTHSHlRE CENTRE. Bernard Leo IacQuillan, ':\LB., B.Ch., B.A.O., D.P.H., ,\bers\ chan Division. 17.6.33.S.canlon, F.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., Aberbeeg RaIlway DInslon. 17.6.33. Harry Leroy Satterlee Griffiths, 1LR C.S., L.R.C.P., Abergavenny Nursing Division. 17 .6. 33. BOROUGH OF .:\IERTHYR TYDFIL (L."'TRE. John Brennan, l\LB., Ch.B., '\lerrhn "ale and Aberfan Diyision. 21.3·33· DIY 1 10 AL SlJPERI TE DEl'\T GLA\[ORGA COUNTY CENTRE. J\mbulance Officer \\ illiam J\rthur Carter, Llanbradach Division. 27. 6.33. Pri\'ate Frank Mallins Gowerron Division. 21.6.33. CE:>JTRE. \mbulance Officer Reuben IIumby, \be rsy chan Di,-ision. 17. 6.33. Sergeant Joseph P. Price, Blaena,:on Di, ision. 12.6.33. \mbulance Office r Rich ard Griffiths, Cwmbran 17. 6.33. Private Fred Mitchell, Ebbw Vale Divi ion. 17 .6 .33. LADY DlV1 10 \L UPERINTE DENTS. CENTRF. l\mbutancc Sister Tcmpclence Davie, •\bergayenny Tu rsing Division. 17.6.33. Ambulance ister Grace Haimc, C\vmbran ursing Diyision. 17. 6.33. .ACTI G L\DY DIVISION \L SUPERIi TE D E -T. COU;..JTY Lady C;0.rl?s Supcrintemlcnt "\Iabc1 Lucy Turner, Bugoed Tursing DI\ lslOn. 29.6.33.
Ai\1BULA CE OFFICERS.
BRECKNOCKSHIRE CENTRE.
Sergeant James Edward Pugh, Brecon Division 6.12·32· COUNTY CENTRE.
Sergeant Dihvyn Llewellyn x/illiams, Llanbradach Di vision 27. 6.33.
l\10NMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.
Corporal Thomas Davies, Blaenavon Division. 3·5·33·
Sergeant Charles Henry Cook, Cymmer Division. 24·5·33· CADET SUPERlNTE DENTS.
ABERDARE CENTRE.
Private George Leader, Abercynon Division. 31.5·33· COUNTY CENTRE.
Private David John Crook, Glynneath Division 22.6·33 Cfu'-1TRE
Private David John Jones, Hafodyrynys Division. 3 5·33·
Private Arthur Goulding, Blaenavon Division. 3 5·33·
BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE
Private Thomas John Furber, Llwynypia Division. 1].6 33· CADET OFFICERS.
GLAMORGAN C01. NTY CENTRE.
Corporal James Lunn, Glynneath Division 22.6·33· 110 ]\lOUTHSH1RE Cfu'-1TRE.
Private Edmund Morgan, Blacnavon Di vision. 3·5 33·
Private Arthur Benjamin Richards, Hafodyrynys Division
BOROUGH OF RHO TDDA CENTRE
Private John Howells, Llwynypia Division 1].6,33,
RESIG A TlON ACCEPTED \'{IITH REGRET. Ivro CENTRE.
Divisional Surgeon W. Collins, Aberbeeg Railway 12.12.3 2 DEATH.
GLA}.1ORGAN COUNTY CE TRE. Division
Corps Sergeant-Major A lbert George Green, Brithdir Division. Riches Corps. 5·7·33·
DIVISIO REGISTERED.
GLA}.1ORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.
Gowerton Ambulance Division. 4·5 33 ·
CADET DIVISIONS REGISTERED.
D E BIGHSHlRE CENTRE.
Rhos and District Cadet Ambulance Division. 22·5·33·
GL,ulORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.
Neath Cadet Ambulance Division. 23. 6.33.
GENERAL INTEREST.
In no other industry does First Aid play a more important an d inevitable part than in mining; and the considerable degree of progress which has been made in recent years in the methods and organisation of ambulance arrangements at collieries gives proof of the value of voluntary effort over and above legislation. While in 19 2 5 a temporary Medical Officer, appointed by the Mines D epartment to enquire into the efficiency of the practice under existing regulations, was able to report that in a relatively high percentage of cases the regulations were complied with, he described the First Aid organisation as unsatisfactory generally. This state of affairs cannot be attributed merely to the inadequacy of legislation, nor can subsequent improvement be traced entirely to the changes effected by the operation of the Coal Mines General Regulations (First Aid), 1930. The progress is rather the result of the encouragement given by the Colliery Managements to the workmen to take up Ambulance work as a voluntary undertaking and a personal responsibility. Year by year increasing impetus is provided by Inter-Colliery Competitions which are regarded as of sufficient importance to figure in the Annual Reports of His Majesty's Inspector of Mines for the Divisions embracing the South Wales Coalfield. Particularly gratifying to the efforts persistently made by the Priory towards raising the standard of Ambulance
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work in the mines is the following extract from the R eport of Captain J. MacLeod Carey, H .M. Divisiona l In spector of Mines for 1932, which has just been published :-
"Ambttlal1ce.-The admirable and humane work of First Ai d is done by a spl endid body of volunteers whose enthusiasm is beyond all praise. It is one of the few pleasing tendencies of modern life. Monetary considerations do not weigh for a moment with this band of men whose first thought and consideration are the alleviation of suffering and pain. It is really astonishing tha t in these difficult times so many come forward to lend a helping hand in so inconspicuous a manner. As a slight encouragement, shields, cups and medals, none of any great intrinsic value, are offered as prizes for excellence in the work, and these slight rewards are eagerly sought after, and vigorously competed for by old and young alike.
" The P riory for \'{Tales of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem in England does wonderful work in the general field of ambulance. It maintains fleets of motor ambulances that are available for service following accidents, or to convey the sick It encourages the formation of ambulance clas ses and in every way furthers the humane work of First Aid The organisation of the Order is very extensive, and its control is in the able hands of the Hon John Bruce, who, with a splendid staff of assistants at the Headquarters of the Prior y in Cardiff, guarantees a service of ambulance and First Aid second to none "
CENTRE REPORTS.
CAERNARVONSHIRE CE TRE.
The Port D inorwic Class held their annual dinner and presentation of awards last month at Fronheulog Cafe, under the presidency of the new Commissioner for Caernarvonshire, Sir 1t:ichael Duff-Assheton-Smith, Bart., whose active association with the Classes and Divisions of the Brigade is keenly appreciated by all concerned. On June 20 he attended a Public lYfeeting at Deiniolen and presented the successful students of the local Class with their efficiency awards, congratulating the Instructor on the award of a vellum vote of thanks which he had been specially honoured to receive at the hands of the Prior, H.R H. the Prince of \'{Tales. Dr. Richa rd Owen, of Bangor, an officer of the Order, who presided, congratulated Sir Michael on the enthusiastic manner in which he had taken up his office, and referred to the excellent church parade he had recently inaugurated and which was well attended by the Llandudno and Llandudno Junction D ivisions.
DENBIGH HIRE CENTRE.
A welcome addition to the resources of the \'{Trexham D ivision has been made by the acquisition of a splendid new motor ambulance to supplement the work of the older and larger vehicle already owned by the Divi sion The dedication of the new vehicle was held in the Courtyard of the County Buildings, Wrexham, where a number of those interested in the work of the Divi sion were present.
Alderman Edward Hughes, who presided in the absence of the Mayor, said it gave him great pleasure to congratulate, on behalf of the borough, the Chief Constable (Assistant Commissioner G . T. Guest) and Mrs. Guest, upon the honour they recently received at the Investiture by H.R.H . the Prior in Cardiff, and commended the Wrexham Division on the magnificent work they were carrying on under his direction.
Dr. C. E. Salt, Commissioner for Denbighshire, associated himself with the congratulations extended to
Mr. and Mrs. Gu est, without whom it would have been impossible to have brought the Wrexham D ivision to the present pitch of perfection The unit was started six years ago with a Ford car as an ambulance, and the work had grown to such an extent that two ambulances were now necessary, and he wondered what \'{T rexham had done before these ambulances had been purchased. The number of hours the W rexham Divi sion had put into the work was astonishing, and he was sure it would ?e a source of satisfaction to them that their Supertntendent, Mr. P. R. Kent, had been madc the recipient of the first award of the Order granted to \'{Trexham.
D r . J. E. H. D avies, a Knight of Grace of the Order and Member of Chapter, referred to the excellent work .out. Patients had told him that they had always ndden ln the greatest comfort and had been carried with gentleness and care. He was very proud of his association with the Order, and had the honour during the War of commanding the qoth St. John Field Ambulance, a unit composed entirely of St. John men.
Mr. G. T. Guest gave an account of the ambulance service, explaining the need for the second car and acknowledging their indebtedness to the Wrexham \'{Tar Memorial Hospital authorities in allowing them to keep the new ambulance at their garage. The Rev. IIywel Davies then dedicated the new ambulance, and the proceedings came to a close with the singing of the ational Anthem.
GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.
Ll.Jll1ft Va/ley Field Day.-A crowded programme of events by the Llynfi Valley Corps on June 24 at Maesteg tncluded ambulance competitions, the annual inspection, a general parade and acrobatic displays.
The Corps were inspected by Deput y Commissioner for \Wales, Mr. A. G. E J. Fudge, who expressed his pleasure at the smartness of the officers and men on parade and made special reference to the cadets who would carryon the noble work, in which connection the Llynfi Valley Corps would remember with pride that the first Cadet unit established in \'{Tales was the Maeste a (Central) Cadet D ivision. Mr. Fudge afterwards presenfed medals to the champions of the Llynfi Valley Ambulance League, the Maesteg Crusaders (captain, Ivor Jones), who competed throughout the winter undefeated. \'{Tarrants of appointment were presented to Ambulance Officer J. H. J ones, Sergeants G. Thomas and J. \'{Tel shcr and Corporals W. R. Llewellyn and 1. Lewis, all of the Cwmdu Division. Among tho se present at the inspection were Assistant Commissioner A. W/. Anderson, M.B., Ch.B., Staff Officer D. C. Williams, Corps Surgeon Dr. T. J. Bell Thomas, Corps Officer E. G. Ilowells and Ambulance Officer Silas Rees, Llangywyd.
After the gues ts had been entertained to tea the Corps marched through the town, headed by the band of the 6th Welch. Regiment, to the football field, where numerous attractlOns had drawn a large crowd; and a dance held at the Town Hall in the evening was a successful close to a very happy day.
result of vari?us Ambulance competitions wh1ch featured prorrunently in the events was as follows :-
The Maesteg Cadet team won the A. E Lockyer Cup and five SLIver medals and the \'{T. H . Jenkins Cup and medals; and Cadet Cynwyd Thomas, won the John D avics MI01ature Shield as the best local Cadet of the year. In the open competition for the V ernon . Aberdare were first, Bryn seco nd, Bndgend Pollce thud, and Kenfig Hill fourth.
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Aberavon Corps - The following are the results o f t he Aberavon Corps Cadet competitions, held at the P ort Talbot Hospital Garden Fete on Saturday, June 24 ;Boy Cadets Girl Cadets
1. Glyncorrwg II 5 1. Cwmavon B.
2 KenEg Hill 147 2. D uffryn Rhondda
3. Cefn Cribbwr 108 3. Taibach and P ort
4 Cwmavon 129 Talbot
4. Cwmavon A. 8 1 68 139 117
The Cwmavon Girls team were presented with the " Thomas and Pugh" cup by the Mayor of P ort Talbot, A ld erman K. S. Wehrle, and the Mayoress, Mrs. Wehrle, han d ed the "Lemuel Jones" cup to the Glyncorrwg Boy Cadets. The adjudication was carried out by D r. T. D Llewellyn and D r. R T. Williams; and the officers present included Assistant Commissioner Lemuel Jones, Staff O fficer D Thomas, Corps Superintendent E. A. Howe, Corps Inspector of Stores T. Ackery, Corps Secretary Alfred Poole, D ivisional Superintendent T Hockin and Lady Superintendent Mrs F. Jones
Another event which took p lace within the above·Corps was the annual Church P arade in which the Aberand D uffryn Rhondda D ivisions took part.
SU12ermtender:-t Charles Terry directed the procession, which made Its way from the Workmen's Hall, headed by the Silver Band, to the P arish Church, where the serVIce was conducted by the Rev. T. Rees
MONMOUTHSHlRE CENTRE.
Inter-Colliery Competitions.-The Ebbw Vale Steel, Iron and Company's Ambulance and Fire Brigade comp etltlons are looked forward to with eager anticipation ?y the whole of the public of Ebbw Vale, and great was taken in this year's events, which were orgarused by Jack Games and took place on July I. The ch:urman of the Ambulance competitions was Sergeant-Major E. Tagett, and the secretarial duties were ably discharged by Corps Secretary John Gibbs. The judging was carried out by D r. S McCormac, D r. G . M cKay, Corps O fficers S. Mogford and Supertntendent J. V. Barber .
The test for the senior Ambulance men was as follows :-
" You are the First Aid man working in the Steam Coal Seam and an hour ago your mate went to a recentlyabandoned Stall Road to recover a pair of rails. He has not returned . Act as you would. Time : 15 minutes.
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InfOft? men .t;ear and send a messag e to Fireman . 4
Captall takes Fust Aid box, Water Jack and O il Lamp 6
Search for Mate-shout-no reply
Captain t ests for gas-flame not lowered-yes
Captain'S instructions, handkerchief ov er no se and mouthwet- go forward singly (head low)
Captain discovers Mate-bring team on
Note positio? and condition of pati e nt a nd surroundingsprecautions
Speak to patient-no response
Remove stone from patient
Quickly and carefully remove patient to fresh airkeeping low
Note patient not breathing-undo belt
Carefully place patient in Schafers po sition-steady limbs
Perfo rm artificial respiration
O btain Ambulance box and stretcher
Flick wet bandages-smeUing salts
BreathlOg established-return supine position-head to one side
Promote circulation bleeding? Colo ur-dark red (as ph yxi a)
Digital Pres<;ure on Femoral
Apply Tourn quet 2
Fireman arrives-ask for Doctor-ambulance-assistancc -traffic
Expose and examine leg-note deformity and irregu larity
? Foreign body wound-No
Iodine to fingers before touch ing dressing s
Dress-iodine to wound- boric liht- cotton woolbandage lightly ., 4
Gently straighten limb-retain in position-no extension 2
Examination for other injuries-head-trunk- limbs- N o 4
Tie lower limbs and treat shock
and load
Carry- head low-load bond, convey to Ambulance
General smartness
Church Parade at Monlllouth.-Members of the Pontypool and D istrict Corps travelled by special train to Monmouth on Saturday, June 18, for the annual Church Parade.
The D ivisions represented included Pontypool and P ontnewynydd men and Cadets, Pontypool R oad R ailway, Griffithstown, Hafodyrynys, Cwmbran and Usk men and nurses, Usk and Monmouth Cadets; and the parade, which was under the direction of Superintendent e H. Muschamp and headed by the Pontypool Military Band, mar ched from Troy Station to St. Mary'S Parish Church, where a large congregation was assembled. The salute was taken in Agincourt Court by Captain L. Twiston D avies (High Sheriff of Monmouthshire and ViceP resident of the Monmouth Division), who was accompanied by Assistant Commis sioner Captain S. T. Beard, O.B E , and Major A. Reade, D.S.O., M.e, President of the D ivision
Subsequently the parade was inspected on the Sport s Ground, where Corporal E O. Phelps was presented with his Service Medal by Captain Twiston Davies, who congratulated the Corps on the fine turn-out and the sacrifices they were making in the cause of humanity.
Captain Beard complimented the Corps on the initiation of the annua l Church P arade, which had become a helpfu l feature of their annual programme and which-held in various centres and at different places of worship-helped them to realise they were working with one common aim and unifying purpose. He thanked the people of Monmouth for their support of the local Division, which was carrying on a wonderful work, and was pleased t o have with them the High Sheriff of the County, who had identified himself so closely with Ambulance work.
Major A. Reade, on behalf of the Monmouth D ivision , said they were delighted with the compliment the Corp s had paid them in coming to Monmouth, and he hoped th e parad e would inspire the members, particularly the Cadets wh o were present in such good numbers, to go forward in their end eavours.
BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.
Treharris was selected for the first time for the annual in pection of the Ambulance and Nursing units in th e two Corps in the Centre, which was held on June 24, and d espite t he inclemency of the weather there was n o lack of public interest. The principal officers on parade were Assistant Commissioner W. H Jones, StafF Officer A. L u cas, Corps Superin t endents D Jones (Taff Vall ey Corps) an d S Jones (D owlais Corps) and the D ivision s, which have a total strength of over five hundred, were well represented.
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Wales and D eputy Lady Superintendent-in-Chief for \'V'ales (Lady Lewis, O.B.E.), who were accompanied by Lady Staff Officer Miss M. Hann, Councillor H. I Williams (Mayor of Merthyr), Mr. W. J. Canton, Staff Officer A. H. Coppage (Brecon) and Dr. A. M. Robertson.
Addressing the parade, the Commissioner referred to the presence of the Mayor of Merthyr as an indication of the support accorded the Ambulance movement by the Borough. It was gratifying to note the Brigade was growing steadily in the Merthyr Centre, as in the whole of Wales, and he urged those present to keep the high ideals of the Order always before them. Lady Lewis said she was particularly pleased with the Nurses and Cadets and was glad to find a ursing Division now formed in Dowlais. Mr. Canton, on behalf of the Centre, cordially thanked the Inspecting Officers and the Mayor for their attendance.
BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.
L01ver Rhondda Corps.-An important development in the activities of the Y nyshir Division was marked by the official opening of the Medical Comforts Depot on June 10 by the Commissioner for Wales. The event was the outcome of the efforts of the President of the Division, Police-Sergeant W. Knipe, who organised a football match in order to raise the money needed to set up the Depot, which would satisfy a long-felt need in the district. In handing over the equipment into the care and custody of the Brigade, Sergeant Knipe expressed feelings of gratification and pleasure. The Hon. J H. Bruce he was particularly pleased to open thIS Depot, which was the first of its kind in the Rhondda Borough, and thanked Superintendent Knipe for the very great assistance the Division was receiving from its President. These remarks were heartily endorsed by the Centre Commissioner.
The opening was followed by the annual inspection of the Lower Rhondda Corps, the members forming up at Tynewydd Square, Porth, and marching to the Llw yncel yn Welfare Ground, headed by the Y nyshir Silver Band and in command of Corps Superintendent H. J. Hill, assisted by Corps Secretary W. P. Bodman and Corps Treasurer W. Walters. After his inspection, in which he was accompanied by Centre Commissioner Captain T. E. Richards and Assistant Commi ssioner George Payne, the Commissioner for Wales addressed the parade and presented warrants of appointment to the President, Mr. H. McVicar, Vice-President, Councillor D. Jones and Corps and Divisional Officers.
On the following day the Corps took part in the annual Church Parade, attending a service at St. John's Church, Cymmer, Porth, conducted by the Rev. !- Jones, assisted by the Vicar of Trealaw, the Rev. T. DaVIes, who preached an impressive sermon.
Inter-Corps Competitions.-Mr. WIll John, M.P., presided at the competitions held on June 24 for the" Willis" and" Sir Rhys Williams Cadet" cups, which were presented by Mrs. John. The Commissioner (Captain T. E. Richards) was present WIth a number of Corps and Divisional officers, and nine teams of men and six Cadet teams entered. The successful Tonypandy Police team (Captain, Samuel Davies) another trophy,. Llwynypia "A" team, captatned by Corporal 0 e1t1on Jones, won the Cadet cup Asslstant-ComffilsslOner George Payne moved a vote of thanks of the Corps to Mr. and Mrs John for the kind interest. Colliery Ambulance Contest -Fourteen teams took part
22.2.
in the annual inter-colliery Ambu lance competItiOn held at Llwynypia on June 17 for the Peter Haig Thomas Challenge Shield and the George Oliver Challenge Cup, confined to the employees of the Welsh Associated Collieries.
The Centre President, Mr. H H. Evans, presided, and the prizes were distributed by Mrs Victor Evans. The Priory was represented by the Brigade Secretary, Mr. \YJ Mabon Abraham.
The Peter Haig Thomas Shield was won by Ferndale o. I team (Captain, Corporal J. J. \Williams), a canteen of cutlery being awarded to each member; and the George Oliver Cup and cruet stands for the runners-up were awarded to the aval" A" team, Llwynypia team receiving medals.
ABERDARE CENTRE.
The annual inspection of the Cynon Valley Corps was held on June 17 at Cwmaman to mark the 25th anniversary of the Cwmaman Division. Corps Superintendent Emrys James, assisted by Corps and Divisional Officers, took charge of the parade, which was the largest seen in the Aberdare Valley, and the procession of nearly Goo members, which made its way from Godreaman to the Glynhafod Recreation Ground, headed by the Cwmaman Silver Band, won the keenest admiration of the local public.
The Inspecting Officer was the Commis sioner for \Wale s (the Hon John H Bruce), who congratulated the Corp s on a record parade, which, he said, was a striking manifestation of the esteem in which the Cwmaman Division was held. He hoped the day would mark a milestone in its path of progress, signalising the completion of a quarter of a century of useful service. He referred to the Cwmaman Division with its four units of men, women, boys and girls and a well-established and up-to-dat e Medical Comforts Depot as typical of the ideal to be aimed at in all the industrial towns, and was particularly p lease d to announce that two members who enrolled in the veteran unit on its formation in 1908-Corps Inspector of Stores Daniel Jenkins and John Parkerwere still active.
The work of the early pioneers of the Cwmaman Division, who formed the first Ambulance Class in th e Valley in I889, recalls a time when no organised First Aid provisions existed in the mices, and the late Mr. W. J. HeppeU, agent of the local collieries, is said to have introduced the First Aid system underground as a result of the comparatively large number of qualified Ambulance men available in the district. The Cwmaman Division is to be congratulated on its fine record of achievement, and the high degree of efficiency it maintains is indicated by its repeated success in Ambulance competitions, th e Ambulance and Nursing teams at Cwmaman having won no less than eleven trophies in 193 z.
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Arrangements are being made for the opening of a new Priory Ambulance Station at Gowerton, a car for which is under construction. The development occurs as a result of the large majority of the local workmen haying decided to discontinue their own service in favour of a P riory car, and it is significant of the growing tendenc y to link up with a supplementary service of ambulances rather than maintain isolated cars that a long-estab lish ed committee like that at Gowerton should be ready to dissolve itself in favour of an Advisory Committee unde r the Priory Scheme
THE JOURNAL OF THE VENERABLE ORDER OF THE
The" St. John Ambulance Gazette" is published on the IJt of each month. The Annllal Subscription is )S. 6d. j)OSI free,. single .opies 3d Brigade reports shottld addressed to th e Editor, at thl Chancery of the Order qf St. John, St. John's Gate, Clerkmwe//, E.C. Reports and photographs should reach him by th e 15th of tach month.
Subse-riptions and advertisements shottld be forwarded to the Messrs. British Periodicals, Ltd., 19, I9 a CUrsitor Street, E.C.4 · CONTENTS.
Editorial Talks on First-Aid and Competition work Brigade News
The O rganizing, Training, and Equipment of a Cadet Division otable First Aid ear Plymouth Brigade Appointments
St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas Priory for Wales ==================
CHANCERY OF THE ORDER, ST. JOHN'S GATE, LONDON, E.C. PAGE September, 1933.
COLONEL BROOKS' RESIG ATION.
We learn with profound regret that for reasons of health the Commissioner for o. (The Prince of Wales' District) resigned on St. John'S Day, and that he is now only acting until his successor is appointed. Lieut.-Colonel Francis Augustus Brooks, M.D., has a wonderful record of service to the Venerable Order of St. John, datin g back to 1891, when he first took an interest in first aid and became a Lecturer to the Association.
His connection with the Brigade began in 1899, when he formed the Felixstowe Division, No. III District, and became its first Hon. Sur geon and Superintendent. In 1903 he was promoted Chief Superintendent of No. III District; and in 191 I, when this was split into No. III and No. X Districts, he was appointed Assistant Commissioner of o. X District.
At the close of the European War he was transferred to No. I District, in which by his enthusiasm
and kindly disposition he quickly made friends with all with whom he came into contact. In those days the links between Divisions and District Headquarters were somewhat frail; and an attempt was made to strengthen them by dividing up the Divisions among the three Assistant Commissioners. The success which followed was largely due to his inspiring leadership, and led in 1923 to the Division of o. I District into five Areas, Colonel Brooks being appointed first Assistant Commissioner in charge of Western Area, in which command he further increased his popularity with all ranks.
On the death of the late 1\.1r. W. H. \Vinnv in 1927, Colonel Brooks became Commissioner of N-o . I District, with the enthusiastic and unanimous support of the other four Assistant Commissioners; and in that capacity he has endeared himself to one and all, and will always be remembered for his devotion to duty, his loyalty, and his fairness to all ranks. He has given himself wholeheartedly, at the expense of health and pocket, to his duties as Commissioner and has never spared himself in his efforts to promote social intercourse, which he believed to be essential to Brigade work. For this reason, he did his utmost to encourage Divisions by being present at their functions on every possible occasion, be these dinners, dances, whist-drives or distributions of awards. He was admitted as Hon. Associate of The Order of t. John in 190 I; and in 191 I he was promoted to the grade of Kni ght of Grace. He has served on many committees connected with the .r\ ociation and the Brigade; and he is alsD a member of Chapter General.
We are glad to say that his service with th Brigade is not ended, and that it may yet look forward to meeting him when, as a member of the Chief Commissioner's Staff, he comes to conduct inspection in London and the Home Countie. In all sincerit\we now tender our best wishes for the future to one who has at all times sacrificed himself to advance the interests of the Order and of the t. John Ambulance Brigade.
Vol. 6. NO.9'
HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM
PRICE THREEPEl'CE 3/6 Per Annum, Post Fae
Talks on First- Aid and Competition Work.
( Continued.)
By A. T. LAKIN, M.B.
The after-treatment of cases in which artificial respiration has been performed is usually overlooked, although it is very important. If help is available, efforts to excite respiration should be made whilst the work of inducing respiration is being carried on, but if single-handed, the time is too valuable to do this. When breathing has commenced, and not before, the circulation should be stimulated by vigorous friction of the limbs (note "vigorous" and that does not mean stroking), towards the heart and the application of warmth. When thoroughly restored, the patient may be allowed to sleep, but a watchful eye should be kept on the breathing.
(i).-Bandages are an important part of First Aid treatment, but they are not the whole of the work, as so many First Aiders seem to think; they are only a "means to an end," and must be applied in a manner consistent with the disability from which the patient is suffering; that means that if a bandage is applied to afford support, it must actually give support. Think about the use of the bandage when you are applying it, and there will be no difficulty.
(k).-Splints must be " long enough to keep the joints immediately above and below the fracture at rest." (M-51-G) Splints applied to forearm and leg often fail in this respect. If splints are always padded during practices, it will not be forgotten during a competition. Insist on bandages being passed at the natural hollows of the body (M- 58-Gb), then there will be no need for the patient to raise the injured part, and the team will not lose marks already gained for steadying and supporting the injured limb. If there is the desire to succeed in a competition, that desire must be shown in every practice and correct work must be insisted upon.
(l).-All First Aid material should be kept neatly and in order whether in a pouch, haversack or on the floor of the competition room.
(m).-In preparing the stretcher, there should always be a blanket or rug between the patient and the canvas, this helps to keep the patient comfortable and warm, thus greatly reducing the liability to shock. Carry this out in your training. Old campers will tell you that with one blanket underneath and two on top, you are uncomfortable and cold-two underneath and one over, you are comfortable and warm. This is an additional reason for placing a patient on the prepared stretcher as soon as possible; leaving a patient lying on the cold ground and applying warmth in the treatment of shock is inconsistent, and deserves to lose marks for treatment, resource and thought and care for the patient.
(n).-Smartness in drill does not mean loud commands and stamping movements. It means smooth, effective, efficient movements. Smooth movements are attained by the team watching carefully their leading man, and the snap of fingers or smacking the knee are 2.28
not smart, and show that the team are not working as a team-in combined movements; watch 4 and conform to his movements. Effective movements are only attained by a close watch on what you are doing. Efficient movements are gained b y thinkin g about the effect on the patient. Commands can be shouted as much as you like while the stretcher is closed, but shouting commands and noisy movements are banned when the stretcher is open or loaded. Give commands as you wish the movement to be performed -short and snappy when a quick movement is wanted, but drawling and sing-songy when an easy quiet movement is desired, and do not forget to divide the commands into two parts, first the cautionary part to get ready for the second or active command. "Lift" (caution, get ready to work)" stretcher" (move, when the command is ended). During the pause, 4 should loo k to see that every man is alert and ready. In lifting a patient or a loaded stretcher, do not lift with the arms only, use your arms as stiff supports and lift with the big muscles of your back. When lifting the patient for loading, 2 and 4 should pull away from one another, the load will be a lot less; the movement on to the knees should be a definite sideways movement (up, then to side), not as so often happens, a slurring, bumpingthe-knees movement-two distinct movements are better than one in lifting and lowering the patient. This is not mentioned in the drill boo ks, but try it and you will soon find out the advantages.
3.-FINAL PRACTICES.
For the final practices, the work of the team must be speeded up, as there is usually a time limit in modern competitions. Work strictly to a clock for one or two practices, allowing 5 minutes for approach, 10 for diagnosis and treatment, 5 for transport, and this will give the team an indication of the speed at which they must work, but do not accept this as an excuse for slovenly careless work.
The reserves should be set to watch the team at work, each watching one man to try and find any error, no matter how slight, and the leader watching the whole. Do not be led into the error of having practices every night just before the competition, as a team can" go stale," just like everything else. Once the leader is satisfied with the work, it is w.ise policy not to overdo the training, and the strenuous practices can be replaced by easy work and quiet confident talks.
The attitude of mind in the team should be that described in a recent novel: "She was like a runner who has trained alone, and is not sure of victory, but is filled with hope. The glorious uncertainty was still there; and yet also the belief that every fibre of her mind was trained and taut and would answer her demands."
The St. John Ambulance Brigade News.
No. 1. (PRINCE OF WALES) DISTRICT.
COllllllissiollcr :-
Lt. Colone FRANCIS A. BROOKS, M. D. PROMOTIONS. DISTRICT ORDERS.
H.R.H. -r:he Grand P rior has been pleased to approve the promotIon of Assistant Commissioner Captain W. Goodley, M.e., to Commissioner of No. I District, with effect from June 24, 1933.
The Chief Commissioner has sanctioned the following promotion ;-
Supt. L. M. Smith, No. 17 \'XIimbledon and Merton
Division, promoted to the rank of District Officer to Southern Area, with effect from June 22, 1933.
PUBLIC DUTY OFFICER.
On and from August I, 1933, District Officer G. e. will act as Public Duty Officer, in place of Captain \'1/. All communications regarding public and local dutIes WIll be addressed to :-District Officer G. e. Green, Public Duty Officer, St. John Ambulance Brigade, 10 and II, Berkley Street, E.e.r.
DISTRICT COMPETITION SECRETARY.
In future District Officer e. E. Bower will act as District Competition Secretary, and any correspondence on this matter should be addressed to him at the above address.
CORRESPONDENCE \VITn HEADQUARTERS.
The attention of all Officers and Members in Charge of Ambulanc.e and ursing. Divisions directed to paragraph 401 of Bngade Regulations, regarding prompt replies to
correspondence. In all cases the Reference Number (if one is given), should be quot ed in the reply, to facilitate the work in the District Office.
ANNUAL LEAVB.
Officers and Members in Charge of Divisions, are requested to notify the Commissioner, in addition to their Area Assistant Commissioner, of the period of their absence from London, and inform him at the same time of the name, rank and address of the Member in Charge of the Division during such absence. In the case of Nursing Divisions, the Lady District Superintendent should also be informed.
NEW DrvI sroNS
The following new Division has now been sanctioned by the Chief Commissioner ;o. e.2 (Benfleet) Ambulance Cadet Division , with effect from J ul y I 3, 193 3. WI. GOODLEY, Capt., Headquarters: Commissioner. 10, Berkley Street, St. John's Lane, E. e. 1.
O. Dl TR1CT.
Sf. Johtl's Day Celebrafiotls.-The placing of a wreath at the foot of the ! Memorial to late members of the District Staff at o. Di strict Headquarters by Lt.-Col. Francis A. Brooks, LD., Commissioner, in the presence of several Di strict Officers, opened the Day of Commemoration in the District . After attendance at the Commemoration ervice and General Assembly in the Chapter Hall, t. John's Gate, some fifteen Provincial members attended tea with their brother Officers of the Di strict at the ranchester Hotel. Amongst those present were the Surgeon-inChief Col. e. 1. Ellis and Mrs. Ellis, Hon. J. M. Bruce, Dr. Audland, three O fficers and Mrs. Harvey Reeve s ( orthampton), Surg.-Capt. M. H. Knapp, and Ir. Thomas O. Meio.
NOLL (WE IBLEY A D HARLESDE ) DIVISION.
A large and representative gathering were present at
Northampton Inspection.
Leopold Road Schools on Thursday, June 25, when Amb. Officer H. R. Child was presented with a tantalus and walking stick as tokens of esteem from the Division on the occasion of his retirement. The meeting was presided over by D. Supt. I1. R. Stanley, supported by D. Officer F. Claridge and A. Officer F. Yeabsley. District Officer Claridge spoke of the sterling work done by Mr. Child during the \X'ar, when he was Q.M.S. in the Eastern Convo y Volunteer Ambulance, and put in some splendid work in the yarious hospitals they had undertaken to man. He asked Mr. Child to accept a book on the History of the Order of St. John as a token of his esteem.
Mr. Child suitably replied in well chosen words, and expressed his appreciation of the honour being done him by his friend s in the Division.
District Superintendent Stanley thanked Mrs. Child for her presence and the interest she has always shown in their work.
o. 93 (FINCHLEY) DIVI SIO
On Sunday, July 2, members of the Division and o. 74 (Finchley and Southgate) Nursing Division gathered in the playground of St. Mary's School, for the Annual Church Parade, under the command of the Assistant Commissioner of orthern Area, Capt. A. C. White Knox, M.C., M.B. The parade, some 80 strong, marched via Ballards Lane to the Methodist Church.
W CORPS.
Favourable weather conditions did not attend the occasion of the opening of the " Carda Memorial" First Aid Hut, at the junction of Forest Road and Woodford Tew Road The Hut was opened by Mrs. Cardo in the presence of a distinguished assembly, including the Iayor of Walthamstow (Alderman B. Cole, JP.), who was accompanied by the Mayoress and Mr. F. G. Garner (Town Clerk), Lt.-Col. Francis A. Brooks, M.D. (Commissioner), Capt. G. \V Kendall (Assistant Commissioner), Capt. \VI. Goodley, M.C. (Assistant Commissioner), Capt. F. E. Bendix (District Surgeon), and representatives of the District Staff. The Bishop of Barking was unable to be present, and Rev. G. D. Oakley, M.A., R.D., officiated at the Dedication in his absence. Upon his arrival, the principal Officer s were presented to the Mayor, who afterwards inspected the Parade, under the charge of Corps Superintendent Mattacks. The band of the Ilford Division was in attendance.
The Hut, which is built of wood lined with asbestos and has a tiled roof, was designed by District Officer J. Kemp, and bears a cream enamel-filled bronze tablet inscribed " Erected to the Memory of Corps Officer W. J. Cardo." No. 3 DISTRICT. ORTHAMPTON.
The annual inspe ction took place at Franklins Gardens on Sunday, July 23. Major-General Sir John Duncan, K.C.B., C.M.G., c.YO., D.S.O., Chief Commissioner of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, the Inspecting Officer, was accompanied by Dr. Leslie W. Dryland (Commander of the Order of St. John), Commissioner for the counties of Northampton and Huntingdon. A large number of ladies and gentlemen interested in the Ambulance movement witnessed the inspection, amongst whom were the Marquess of Exeter, C.M G., A.D.C., Lord-Lieutenant of orthants; Sir A. de Capell Brooke, Chairman of the Northants County Council; the Mayoress of Northampton (Miss Olga Hanafy); Major P. G. Darvill-Smith, C.B.E.,
the Secretary of the St. John Ambulance Brigade; Dr. W. E. Audland, M.B.E., Commissioner for Oxfordshire; Col. R. M. Raynsford, D.S.O., Secretary of the Northants Territorial Association; and Col. G. S. Eunson, D.L., YD.
There were 970 members on parade under the command of District Officer J C. Parker. Upon arrival on the ground the Chief Commissioner was received with the " general salute," and, accompanied by the Commissioner, Lady District Superintendent Mrs. Harvey Reeves, A.R.R.C., and County Surgeon II. F. Percival, O.B.E., inspected the Nursing, the Ambulance and Cadet Divisions and twelve motor ambulances. The parade then formed into column and marched past. F ollowing the inspection the Chief Commissioner presented service bars and medals, and Lady District Superintendent Mrs. Harve y Reeves presented a shield to the Wl ellingborough Victoria ursing Division, this year's winners of the Perrott Shield and the Mount Garrett Cup. This shield was given by Mrs. Reeves in memory of her husband, the late Alderman W. Harvey Reeves, D.L., O.B.E., formerly Commissioner for the o. 3 (Eastern) Di stri ct. The shield will be held each year by the winners of the Perrott Shield District Competition for the area of Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, \X'arwickshire, \'.(7orcesters hire, Birmingham and part of Staffordshire. The Chief Commis sioner, in his address, complimented the members present on their smart turn-out and keenness. The Chief Commissioner stated he was quite satisfied that th e vast majority of members do their utmost to acquire the necessary knowledge, and hav e obtained such a degree of skill as to justify the confidence which the public hw e placed in them. He felt that th e public did not fully realise the amount of work done and self-sacrificing nature of it because it was carried out in such an unasssuming and quiet manner. fan y did not know that the members gave up their time and found th eir own uniform s [or nothing, the reward being the satisfaction of d oing something for suff.:ring humanity. In conclusion, the Chief Commissioner congratu lated Wellingborough Victoria ursing Di vision on winning the Perrott Shield, referring to the high standard of the wor k in that competition.
After the parade had been dismissed tea was in the Salon in the gar dens .
No. 4 (LA CASHIRE) DISTRICT.
Accompanied by the fa yor, Councillor \Y/. Atherton, and the Deput y Mayor, Councillor C. Smith, and headed by the band of the 5th Batt. Manche ster Regiment, th e members of the Wigan Corps attended the Queen' s Hall for their annual Church Service. About 400 attended the parade, including the Commission er, W/. G. Smith, Esq., O.B.E., District Officer Capt. A. F. immo and officers of the Corps. A halt was made at All Saints' Gardens and a wreath was laid on the Cenotaph by the Commi ss ioner
The Rev P. S. Watkinson, who conducted the service, said that he ne ed not remind them that the Brigade stood for relief of human suffering wherever there was need, and, in congratulating them on the splendid work they were doing in the town, stated that it meant much to all of them to feel that such a body of men and women sacrificed their time and energy for the common good. He hoped the festival would inspire them to greater service.
SOUTI-IPORT.
At the annual Flag Day the members collected ne :uly £25 0 Congratulations of a splendid effort.
COLNE.
Warm appreciation of the work of the Colne Corps was expressed at the annual drum head service in Alkincoats Park, Colne, when representatives were present from Morecambe, Nelson, Barnoldswick, Padiham, Whalley, Read and Rawtenstall. The Rev. H. M. Bleby said that the ambulance movement was inspired by Christian ideals. The service was conducted by the Rev. A. P. Thorne, M.A., Rector of Colne, assisted by the Revs. J. H. Bedford a?-d N. Burgoine. After being inspected by the CommisSIOner, Corps, headed by the band, marched to the War Memonal where a wreath was laid.
RIB CHESTER.
Over 300 Ambulance men, Nursing Sisters and Cadets of St. Joho Ambulance Brigade attended a Drum-head that was. unique in the history of the No. IV. Dlstnct, Lancashire, for it was on the site of the old Hospital <?f the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, predecessor of Bngade, and the church was built by the Knights Hospltallers of \'.(7akefield in 136.
Stydd Church itself is one of the oldest structures in Laocashire, and, though it is extremely interesting.
One feature of the church IS that whenever services are held the singing is unaccompanied, and they are only held the last Sunday of the month except in winter.
The idea of the service originated with the Preston Corps, under Corps Superintendent Capt. E. F. Millington, Corps. Secretary Mr. J. A. Lendrum, and the Lady Corps Supenntendent Mrs. A. Howard, R.R.C. Preston Corps, Blackburn Corps, Haslingden B. DIVISIOn, Lancaster, Chorley and \Y/halley Divisions were represented, and also included Preston Bo y and Girl Cadets.
The Mayor of Preston, Alderman T. H. C. Derham is Corps Surgeon and the Mayoress the Lady VIce-PresIdent, attended with Sir James and Lady Openshaw. Sir Alfred IIowarth, Town Clerk of Preston, Mr. J. Ker-Watson, Chief Constable of Preston ; Mr. \\1. G. Srruth, the District Commissioner; Mr. J. H. Cleal, Dlstnct Secretary; Mr. II. B. Brierley, S.B. Centre Secretary Preston Centre S.JA.A.; Ex. Corps Supt. A. Howard, S.B.; Mr. S. Swanton, S.B., and other prominent Preston people and officers of the Brigade.
The s.ervice was preceded by a procession from near the old ParIsh Church of Ribchester, through the village of Stydd Church.
The Mayor read the Lesson from St. Matthew, chapter 25, verse 31.
Wallis, in his sermon, described the service as UI1!que. Never before, he said, had members of the brIgade been able to hold a service within the consecrated ground of some of the old property of the Order of St. J oho of Jerusalem.
There never was a tim.e when the Brigade's work was more sorely needed, he sald. The toll of accidents on our roads increased year by year, and the fact that the number of fatal accidents was n?t much greater, was due, very largely to the work the Bngade were able to do in rendering first aid.
LIVERPOOL.
At a complimentary luncheon given by the Liverpool Branch of the S.J.A.A., the Rt. Hon. Ronald Nail-Cain M.P., presented to Mr. John Roberts a silver salver and purse of notes in recognition of his 26 years' service (21
years as hon. sec., and five years as assistant hon. sec.), and to Mrs. Roberts a diamond ring.
When Mr. Roberts was in France during the War in charge of the orderlies at the LiverpoolMerchants' Mobile Hospital, his son, who was one of his workers went bathing in sea, when he had an attack of and sank. By. the time he was brought ashore life appeared to be extu:-ct,. but the and other helpers applied artificial reSpltatl.on for hou:s, after which he had the joy and satisfaction of seelng his son recover consciousness.
To-day the young man is alive and well, and was present at the luncheon given in his father's honour.
PRESCOT.
.S?r:ne 2,000 of the S.\V. Lancs. Corps and Dlv1S1ons of the Bngade took part in the annual review and inspection, conducted by Commissioner \"i/. G. Smith, O.B.E., on the Prescot Cables football groun d, Saturday, July 15, when the competitions for the Ambulance and ursing trophies were won by Hindley and Crosfield's Divisions respectively. Tea was provided in the Church Institute, after which the foundation-stone of the new headquarters of the Prescot Division was laid by \V. J. Lucas, Esq., J.P.
PADIHAM.
a carnival a?-d gala in aid of the S. J. A. Brlga?e, the ursing AssoclatlOn, and the Burnley Victoria the Ambulance (Miss Hargreaves) was crowned. by the Burnley Dlstnct Cotton Queen (Miss Roberts) In the presence of 2,000 spectators, in the delightful grounds of Gawthorpe Hall. A wreath was laid on the Cenotaph in memory of the fallen.
DALTON-IN-FuRNESS.
D.ivisions from Dalton, Barrow, Askham and Ulverston Assis.tant Commissioner Major Pooley, attended Dlville SerVice at Dalton Pari h Church, where the Vicar, the Rev. Trevor J. Jones, LA., preached an appropr.iate sermon.
BURNLEY.
High tribute has been paid to the help oiven by nurses of the Burnley Nursing Corps who duty at the Burnley Municipal Hospital when 25 members of the staff, 2
Winners of the Perrott Shield and Ladv Mount Garret Cup, 1933.
including 22 nurses, were found to be suffering from an attack of food poisoning.
The Ambulance cause in East Lancs. has lost an energetic and respected leader in the death of Corps Supt. Ellis Greenwood, which followed a long and serious illness. During the War Mr. Greenwood served in the R.A.M.C., and in 1926 was admitted as a Serving Brother of the Order of St. John
NELSON.
Westfield Mission Sports ground was the scene of an imposing spectacle when the elson, Brierfield, Barrowford and Foulridge Ambulance and ursing Corps and Divisions were inspected by Assistant Commissioner F. E. de B. Pim, L.K.Q.C.P .I., L.R.C.S., who was supported by the Mayor (Alderman R. J. Husband), District Officer Dr. R. Clegg and other gentlemen. A most interesting display of rescue work was carried out under the direction of Ambulance Officers Hoggarth and Holmes, b y means of rope slings and a tower wagon, loaned for the occasion b y the Tramways Department.
During the Sunday School processions at .elson, the Brigade members on duty were kept busy oWlDg to the heat, which affected many of the spectators; 53 received attention, three of whom had to be removed lD the motor ambulance.
ARGENTA.
The competitors in the Argenta Cup competition will receive with regret the news of the death of Mr. A. W. Brooks, the chairman of the competition. Mr. Brooks, who was an ardent supporter of the Ambulance movement, served in the Manchester Regiment during the War. He leaves a widow and two daughters, to whom we extend sincere condolence.
PO ULTON- LE-FYLDE.
The beautifully situated playing field of the Baines's Grammar School, generously lent for the occasion by the Governors and Headmaster, provided a delightful setting for the first inspection of the Poulton-Ie-Fylde Divisi?n, conducted by CoL C. J. Trimble, C.B., C.M.G., Inspecting Officer on the staff of the Chief Commissioner.
The parade was commanded by Superintendent Arthur Dyer, and was witnessed by a large number of interested spectators. The Poulton Brass kindly gave their services, and, after the inspection, tea was provided in the School dining hall by the Headmaster, Mr. F. J. Stafford, M.A., M.Ed.
FLEETWOOD.
A large crowd of visitors was keenly interested in the inspection of the Fleetwood, Thornton and Preesall Ambulance, Nursing and Cadet Divisions, commanded by Superintendent T. R. Bailey. Col. Trimble, the officer, was supported by the chairman and other members of the Council, and after the parade, the chairman, Coun. A. J. Priestley, presented to Supt. J. Sumner, Division, the Service medal of the Order. The Btltish Legion Military Band played during the afternoon, and a wreath was laid on the War Memorial.
Congratulations.- The following are to be congratulated on their admission to the Order, as ServlDg Borthers, Supt. H. E. Godfroy, Westhoughton, and Supt. A. Coulton, Atherton, and to the Chief Constable of Manchester, Mr. John Maxwell, on his promotion to Officer of the Order.
THE MANCHESTER AND SALFORD CORPS.
The annual inspection of the Corps was carried out by the Assistant Surgeon-in-Chief, N. Corbet Fletcher, M.A., M B., B.Chir., M R.C.S., L.R.C.P., on July I. The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Manchester (Alderman Walker and Mrs. Davidson Peattie), extended to h11n, Col. C. J. Trimble, c.B., C.M.G., W. G. Smith, Esq., O.B.E., Commissioner, and the District Staff of the Area, a very cordial welcome to the City of Manchester.
Commissioner W. G. Smith, after lunch, in a few well chosen words expressed to the Lord Mayor and Lad y Mayoress the' most grateful thanks and appreciation. of those present for the very courteous and hearty receptlOn to this great City.
The assembly of the Ambulance Divisions in Albert Square was witnessed from the windows of the Lord Mayor'S parlour, who, headed by the band of the R.A.M.C. (T.A.), marched to the inspection ground at .the headquarters, where, on arrival, the NurslDg DiViSIOns were already formed up on parade.
The Inspecting Officer was received with the" General Salute" immediately followed by the March PastAmbulance Divisions in line and Nursing Divisions in column of four s
Under the command of Corps Superintendent W. E. aylor, the Corps parades I?ivision s, 8 Nursing Divisions and 4 Cadet DiViSions, making a grand total on parade of 495 all ranks.
OLDHA r.
The members of the Central Ambulance Division , Oldham Corps, held a week-end camp at Grains Bar Oldham, July 22-23·
After attending Divine Service at Den shaw Parish Church, an inspection was conducted by Corp s Surgeon, J. C. Rowan, and Corps Supt. W. \'V'ilhams.
About 300 members were on parade, including a large number of cadets.
After the inspection Lieut.-Col. Fisher expressed his satisfaction at the work of the divisions. "You are doing your work well and are taking a pride in it."
o. 8 (DUKE OF CO AUGHT'S) DISTRICT. HORLEY.
A thrilling rescue scene was staged in Station Road, Hodey, when shoppers were startled to see the two ambulances of the Hodey Division dash down the street and pull up outside the Gatwick Hotel.
Three members of the Division wearing Salvos oxygenbreathing apparatus, dashed into the hotel and within a few moments were seen lifting an unconscious man through .the window on to the flat roof. He was speedily dresse d ill the special jacket and life-line, used on these occasions, and lowered to the street Here he was revived by the use of the" ovox " oxygen apparatus and artificial re spiration and on recovery loaded into the ambulance ready for removal. The smiling face of the patient and his mate convinced the large crowd assembled that this was only a display.
Despite the fact that a rehearsal was impossible the whole affair was carried through without a hitch. The display was in charge of Di visional Superintendent J. S. IIannam, assisted by Ambulance Officer C. Jennings. The ambulances were in charge of Transport Officer B. R.obinson, assisted by Driver C. Bartlett and ursing Sisters Tyrrell and Jupp. The ovox oxygen apparatus jacket and life-line are part of ambulance equipment, while the gas masks are the type used by the Hodey Fire Brigade.
o. 10 DISTRICT.
SUFFOLK.
Ambulance car had its share of work in conveying the " more serious cases" to hospital.
Operations were interrupted at intervals by heavy showers, but after tea a very pleasant day was concluded by the detachments visiting Southwold for the evening.
ORTH W
A practical dem onstration of the value of the work of the St. John Ambulance Brigade was seen at North \X1alsham Major J. c. Hossack, M.C., the Commissioner for o. 10 District, was giving an address on the services rendered by the S.J.A.B., when a Salvation Army drummer fainted, being overcome by heat, and he was promptly attended to by local ambulance men.
The occasion was the dedication of the new motor ambulance of the orth \'V'alsham Division by the Vicar (the Rev. F. A. Chase) in the presence of a large crowd.
No. 5 DISTRICT.
Somewhat " alarming" scenes were witnessed on the Sussex Recreation Ground, Cleethorpes, when a numb er of heavily bandaged people were carried on stretchers across the ground and gently placed in waiting ambulances.
It was not, however, the sequel to a mass mish ap involving injuries to many people, but the display of ambulance work by the Cleethorpes, Grlmsb y, Louth and New Holland divisions, after they had beef' inspected by Lieut.-CoL W. H. Fisher, M.D., O.B. E (T.D.), R.A.M.C. (T.F.), Asst. Commissioner for th e. County of Lincoln ( orthern Area).
The imaginary injuries treated included. almost" all the ills which man is heir to." Some were 1n the nature of specialities.
Among those who witnessed the display were the Mayo r and Mayoress of Grimsby (Councillor a?d Mrs. T. Newb y), Councillor A. W. Cox (Deputy Chalrman of the Cleethorpes Council), Lieut.-Col. F. S. Lambert and Mrs Lambert.
Before the inspection was completed a message was received that an accident had occurred about 200 yards from the camp. Men with stretchers went off immediately and found two men suffering from lacerated wounds and sprains caused through falling from a Mter first-aid treatment they were taken to the Fast AH:l Station at the camp, where they were examined by th e Corps Surgeon before being sent home. 23 2
It was indeed a fine spectacle to see detachments of the St. ] ohn Ambulance Brigade assembled on parade amongst the bracken and flowering heather on \'Cestleton Common, I-linton, Suffolk, on July 16, for a field day and awaiting their inspection.
This was arranged by the energetic and keen Superintendent of the Beccles Division (Supt. \'V'. C. \X1atts). About a hundred men and urses, Bo y and Gid Cadets from Great Yarmouth, Godeston and Beccles, an d men from Halesworth had travelled by 'bus or car to this pretty spot in the morning.
As the Inspecting Officer (Major M. IacEwan, D.F.C., T.D., M.B., Ch.B., Asst.-Commissioner), supported by Lady-District-Su pt. Mrs. S. Porter, Di stric t Officers J. E. Death and F. E. Nethercoat arrived, the General Salute was given by the bugle band of the Beccles Division, after which the units marched past in fine style.
The parade was then dismissed for the different teams to treat various cases of "injury." The" patients" were scattered amongst the bracken by Dr. \'<larner, of Beccles, and the squads, after searching for and treating the cases, carried them on stret chers to the clearing station (Dr. Warner i l c), and, finally, to the" Field Hospital," which was pitched in a sand-pit and in charge of Lady-Supt. Mrs. Self, of the Beccles Nursing Division.
After l':lnch, the urses took their share of treating cases, which were then conveyed to the field hospital. Supt. H. S. Oglesby was in charge of the Great Yarmouth men, whilst Mr. R. A. Eastoe, Vice-Chairman of the Yarmouth Division, was also present. The Beccles
The total cost was £541 lOS., but Messrs. \'X7alkers presented the electric bell, costing £7 lOS., thus reducing the cost to £ 534, and as the former vehicle is to be sold and £ 500 has been raised, the new ambulance starts its service practically free of debt.
Major Hoss ack, in his address, said that he went to various parts of the Eastern Counties for similar functions' he believed in having a ceremony of dedication of a ne'; ambulance because it was for the benefit of mankind. People might wonder why about 60,000 members of the .] gave. their services free of charge to the commuruty: he did not know that he could give any reason beyond the fact that they felt that it was their duty to render some sort of service to mankind. The Prince of \'<lales not long ago emphasised the necessity of service.
Lt.-C?l?nel G. Barclay, O.B .E., Commandery Commissioner, DomUllon of ew Zealand t. John Ambulance Brigade O\"erseas.
He (the speaker) did not know of any society more adequately fulfilled the desires and of Pnnce of Wales than did the S.J.A.B. Such serVIce entailed a great deal of work and much expense.
Major Hossack, during the short remarked that the unexpected incident had illustrated his remarks. Continuing, he stated that the former ambulance done yeoman service, having travelled nearly 9,000 nules ar:d carried 505 patients. Among those to whom speClal thanks were due were Miss G. \'i7ilkinson and her flag-day helpers, NIr. \Y1.. ]. A. Gristo-?, the chairman of the.l!r.b an District CounCll, who was stIll a member of the the Sunday and Saturday Fund, and the Friendly SocletIes and also Mr. John Dixon, who had done much for the ambulance. The new ambulance was excellently built and sprung, and although he could not say he hoped that it would have plenty to do, he trusted that the conveyed in it would consider themselves fortunate 10 having the assistance of trained men and women, and would remember, not only to say, "Thank you," but would help to provide the means of enabling others to have similar service. (Applause.)
The Vicar then dedicated the ambulance, and after prayers the hymn, " The Son of God goes forth to war," was sung, and the Benediction pronounced.
NORTHERN IRELA D (ULSTER) DISTRICT.
BELFAST.
Twelfth Jul y Orange Anniversary Celebration at Finaghy Belfast. Useful service was rendered by the L.M.S. eN .c.c.) Ambulance Di:ision, assisted by a Red Cross Nursing Detachment, at on July 12, on the occasion of the annual demonstration held by the Orange Association of Ireland. Ambulance Officer Ja,?es ray was in charge of the party and rendered Fust wlth efficiency and despatch to 27 cases, t:vo of which were serious, requiring removal to Over 20,000 people were present, and it was gratifyrng to find that the number of cases needing attention was much lower than the previous year.
BANBRIDGE.
An Ambulance Division has been formed in and although only a short time in existence, progress has already by the 10 the study and practice of Fust Aid. A section has been drafted for duty at the Ulster Tourist Trophy race on September 2.
The Officers of the Division are as follows :Divisional Surgeon-Robert Cocks, M.!3., B.Ch., Church Square, Banbridge; Divisional J. Harris Rea, A5hley DlvlslOnal Secretary-Stewart DavIdson, I I, Kenlis Street, Banbridge; Divisional Treasurer-T. L. Moffett, Ulster Bank, Banbridge.
LoNDONDERRY.
Opening of Craigavon Bridge by the Lord Mayor of London, July 18, 1933·
The Ulster Nursing Divisions of the St. John Ambulance Brigade were on duty at eleven stati0Il:s al(;mg the route of the Lord Mayor of London's processlon.lO on Tuesday in connection with the operung of the CraIgavon Bridge.
The arrangements in this connection. under supervision of Miss Sinclai.t, ?f Holy Hill, Strabane, who is the Lady DIstrIct Supenntendent, and she
was assisted by the Assistant Commissioner (Sir Dudley M'Corkell, Mayor of Derry) and the County Surgeon (D. Crosbie).
The stations and the Sisters in attendance were :-
Clooney Hall-Sister in-Charge, Miss Mathers; Amb.ulance Sisters, Mrs. Black, Miss M. Buchanan, and Miss Maud Kee (Leckpatrick N.D.); Helper, Miss Alice Gilliland.
Victoria Hall-Lady Divisional Superintendent, Miss K. Moody; Ambulance Sisters, Miss Joyce and Miss Ellis (Strabane J.D.); Helper, Miss May Stone.
Messrs. Dorman, Long & Co.'s office, Duke StreetSister-in-Charge, Mrs. A. M'Cay; Ambulance Sisters, Mrs. Lecky, Miss Crockett, and Mrs. Patrick (Castlederg N.D.) ; Helpers, :Miss Meta Jackson and Miss Dolly M'Pherson.
Messrs. Tillie & Henderson's factory-Lady Divisional Superintendent, Mrs. Nursing Officer, Williams; Ambulance SIsters, Miss M. Johnston and J\1iss F. Sloan (Castlederg .D.); Helpers, Miss Annie M'Birnie and Miss Beatrice M'Clelland (Girls' Life Brigade).
Carlisle Road Methodist Hall-Sister-in-Charge, Nurse Glenn; Ambulance Si s ters, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Davidson, and Miss Henry (Castlederg); Helper, NIiss Maisie Pollock (Girls' Life Brigade).
Messrs. Austin, Diamond-Sister-in-Chuge, Sister Stewart; Ambulance Sisters, Miss Chamber s, Miss Curry, and Miss Williams (Londonderry); Helpers, Miss Maggie Jackson and Miss Emerald Stone (Girls' Life Brigade).
Messrs. 0' Jeill & M'Henry's-Sister-in-Charge, urse M'Glinchey ; Ambulance Sisters, Mrs. Carr, Mts. Mitchell, and Miss Watson (Londonderry); Helper, Miss \'(1inrue Naylor.
City Hotel-Sister-in-Charge, Miss Parker (Strabane) ; Ambulance Sisters, Mrs. Browne, Mrs. R. Darragh, and Miss A. Boak (Leckpatrick); Helpers, Mis s Gert.ie Rosborough and Miss Rita Hutchinson.
City Hotel-Sister-in-Charge, Nurse Speer; Ambulance Sister, Mrs. Gordon; Helpers, Miss Maimie Ferris and Miss Eileen Walker.
City Hotel-Sister-in-Charge, Nurse Speer; Ambulance Sister, Mrs. Gordon; Helpers, Miss Mollie M'Elhinney and Miss Eva Bruce.
Sailors' Rest-Sister-in-Charge, Miss Craig; Ambulance Sisters, Miss Johnston and Miss Tyler (Londonderry); Helpers, Miss Daisy Campbell and Miss May Moorhead.
Stretcher-bearers were provided by the Boys' Brigade, under Mr. J. J. Hill and Section-Leaders from the members of the old St. John Ambulance Voluntary Aid Detachment. The arrangements were in charge of Mr. Duncan, assisted by Mr. W. J. Williams, the orgarusers.
Mrs. W. H. Crawford provided helpers at the various stations on the route.
Amongst those also at the Diamond Station, in addition to the names mentioned, were Misses Renee Hynds and Lily Patterson, while at the Sailors' Rest help was also given by Alva Stevenson.
The Girls' Life Brigade entertained the St. John Ambulance Brigade members to luncheon in Carlisle Road Methodist Hall. CASTLEDERG.
A Nursing Division has been formed at Castlederg, and while their members are small as yet what is lacking in strength is made up by enthusiasm. The Lady Divisional Superintendent is Mrs. Mary K. Leary, and the Divisional Surgeon is Dr. Gerald Leary, M.D.
Correspondence.
The Editor is pleased to receive and replY to Jetters dealing with Brigade activities and interests.
To the Editor. FRACTURE OF THE SPINE.
DEAR SIR,-It appears from enquiries which have recently reached St. John's Gate that a number of holders of St. John First Aid Certificates are in some doubt as to the correct method of dealing with cases of suspected fracture of the spine, the reason being that they have received a copy of a circular emanating from the Leeds General Infirmary, which urges that "in future, all cases of accident in which fracture of the spine is suspected, with the exception of fracture in the neck, be immediately turned on to their faces, carried on their faces and placed on the stretcher in this position."
The Textbook Revision Committee of the St. John Ambulance Association carefully considered this matter when removal in the prone position was first advocated in the British Medical Journal in February, r93 r, and has since discussed it on various occasions with others who advocate it, but the Committee is not convinced as to the wisdom of altering the treatment laid down in the 38th Edition of" First Aid to the Injured."
Members of the medical profession who undertake to lecture and examine for the St. John Ambulance Association should adhere strictly to the contents of its Textbook whatever their personal opinions may be; and likewise holders of St. John certificates, unless they receive instructions from their employers to the contrary, will be expected by the St. John Ambulance Association to disregard instructions as to the rendering of First Aid emanating from other sources.
Yours faithfully,
To the Editor. A. CAHUSAC, Chief Secretary.
SIR,-The Legion of Frontiersmen is well known as an organisation of old colonials and old soldiers, with units in the British Isles and throughout the Empire. Most of its members, by virtue of their overseas service, have a rough and ready idea of how to deal with sudden illness, accident, or wounds; but it has been decided by the Commandant-General that First Aid shall be included as a definite part of their training.
An influential Medical Services Advisory Committee has been set up, to advise Legion Headquarters in First Aid and Ambulance matters, and to lay down the scope of instruction, and the syllabus for the qualifying examination for the_proficiency Certificate.
Surgeons of Frontiersmen units will undertake the supervision of training, and the Principal Medical Officer of the Legion has advised them that they may
invite the help of certain trained persons, not members of the Legion, to act as Ambulance Instructors for practical work. Such trained persons may be :-
(r) W.O.s and N.CO.s (R.A.M.C, T.A.);
(2) Officers (non-medical) and N.CO.s, St. John Ambulance Bri g ade;
(3) Officers (non-medical) and N.CO.s (B.R.CS. and V.A.D.) ;
(4) Other trained persons, if approved b y P.M.O. Ambulance men have always been willing to give up their time to help teach those who are anxious to become proficient in the subject; and the Leg ion of Frontiersmen would be grateful for such help. Will men at home and abroad, who are prepare d to act as Ambulance Instructors drop a line to the P.M.O., The Leg ion of Frontiersmen, Imperial Headquarters, 32, Craven Street, Strand, London, W.C? Their offer will be gladly accepted, and they will be placed in touch with the neares t Leg ion M.a.
Yours faithfull y , "FRO
To t he Edito r
SIR,- I shall be g lad if you can supply me, through the GAZETTE, with the following information :In what year were "Labels" first issued? In what year were " Pendants " first issued ? Thanking you in anticipation.
I remain, Yours trul y " G.E " [Labels were first issued in 1905, and P en dants in 1916.-EDITOR.]
To the Edit or.
DEAR SIR,-I note with pleasure your repl y to a query regarding the correct method to be ad o pted by Officers for placing the cane on occasio ns of inspections, etc., and I think that the G AZETTE would be a much more interesting publicati o n if correspondence was encouraged on all matters affecting Drill, as well as First Aid and Home Nursi ng. The first thin g I look for when opening m y G AZETTE is "Questions and Answers," and the rep lies of "N. C F. " are, undoubtedly, a help to men of the Brigade all over the country; w e may n o t alw ays ag ree with his conclusions, but at an y rate w e are helped in our endeavour to form a rig ht interpre tation of the instructions in our Text Books, and many times he does assist us to settle our arguments. On matters concerning Drill, there are just as many arguments among st members of the Bri g ade, and I am confident that if we could have replies from an authority of equal standing with" N. C F." on such matters, that we should be helped immeasurably,
and so get that uniformity in practice which eventually makes for smartness so necessary for men in uniform.
I do not agree with your statement that there is no official ruling as to the method of carrying canes, the Manual of Drill and Camping for the S.J.A.B., on page 46 states that the cane shall be placed with the ferrule to the rear, and if that is the position for the men, I do not see why the officers should have a diiferent method; it would be setting a bad example.
Of course, I agree that if our Drill Book was revised to conform with Army practice, we might then be allowed to carry the cane differently to our present method, and also we should have a new stretcher drill, which is long overdue, seeing that the Army adopted it in 1928.
CHAS. H. FORSTER, Corps Officer.
Interes t ing Case Reports .
By N . CoRllET FLETCHER, M.A., M.B., B.Chir. (Canta b). M.R.C.S., etc., Assistant-Surgeon-in-Chief, The St. John Ambulance Brigade.
CASE REpORT No. 68.-The Officer-in-charge of the Ceylon Police Corps Brigade Overseas reports the efficient performance of first-aid under the following circumstances :-
On February 9, a report reached the Moratawa Police Station that a man who was engaged in repairing some overhead electric wires had received a severe shock as the result of contact with a live wire and had fallen off the ladder on which he was working.
Assistant-Superintendent Gunasekera, Inspector Evarts and Sergeant Dissanayake at once went to render assistance. They found the man lying on the ground unconscious and not breathing, and they immediately commenced artificial respiration, by means of which in half an hour they restored patient to consciousness. They then had patient removed to hospital, where he made a quick and complete recovery.
COMMENT.-The precise cause of death in cases of electric shock mcry be obscure, but the treatment is clear, since the chances of recovery require the immediate and persistent performance of artificial respiration for a period of four hours at least. It was, therefore, fortunate for this patient that members of the Ceylon Police Corps maintain a high standard of ejjicienry in the performance of artificial respiration; and so to each and all we tender cordial congratulations on the success which attended their efforts.
The service in commemoration of the Blessed Gerard on October 3, will be embodied in the Brigad e Service on the following Sunday, October 8, at 3.30 p m. There will be no service on O cto b er 3.
Questions and Answers.
COMPOUND FRACTURE OF JAW.
D. S. (New Cross).-Please tell me how we should treat a Compound Fracture of Jaw complicated with arterial bleeding from gums? My difficulty lies in fixing a pad on the pressure point of the facial artery without further displacing the fragments. If, on the other hand, the lower jaw is first secured to upper jaw, how can bleeding be controlled and blood in the mouth evacuated?
If 1 read your query correct(y, you make a bad mistake 1vhen you suggest that pressure on facial artery will control bleeding from gtl1JJS. Of course, the artery to lower jaw is another branch of external Carotid artery, to which digital pressure might be applied if the bleeding from gums is arterial Othenvise, the treatment is as laid down in the Textbook, because most fractures of low!'r jaw are arterial and complicated with some bleeding.
N. C. F.
FRACTURE OF STERNUM.
B. T. (Cardiff).-Recently we were discussing the treatment of Fractured Sternum; a colleague urged the necessity of supporting the upper limbs in a large arm-sling, as for Fractured Ribs. As the Textbook does not suggest an arm-sling for Fractured Sternum, we welcome your opinion.
The muscles of the upper limbs and upper ribs being closely intenvoven, the pressing need for an arm-sling with ALL cases of Fractured Ribs is clear. TVith Fracture of Sternum, such cause does not operate; and indeed from pain is usually obtained by keeping patient flat on his back with a pillow between his shoulders. 1 cannot, therefore, see arry indication for an arm-sling.
N. C. F.
TREATMENT OF SPRAINED FOOT.
W. N. (Finchley). - My young brother fell down stairs and srrained his ankle, which quickly became swollen. I at once bathed the part in hot water, applied iodine and bandaged the ankle. Please tell me if I did right?
The Textbook tells yotl to appfy cold continuously to a sprained joint immediatefy after irljury; and my experience of such cases favours this instruction. Cold, however, usually fails after twenty jour hours, when local application of heat is more useful. 1 do not know why you applied iodine, the use of which with a sprained ankle is sometimes indicated in the later stages of treatment. So do not be quick to use i odine, which is not a panacea, as s ome lay persons imagine.
N. C. F.
The Organizing, Training, and Equipment of a Cad et Division.
By HORACE GREENHALGH, Corps Secretary, Bolton Corps.
Organization.- The first and most important item in organizing a Cadet Division is the choosing of an officer to take charge. It is not too much to say that the success or failure of the Division depends entirely on securing the right type of officer. knowing the work thoroughly the officer must possess the art of imparting instruction ln such a manner that the interest and attention of the boys is instantly secured. Infinite tact and patience must be constantly exercised. The officer must be able to enter into the work, sports and games of the boys as one of themselves, and yet at the same time maintain a firm discipline. This is no light task, but if it is attained there is a rich reward in the response of the boys and there is no Jimit to the success which can be obtained.
Enrolment.-Having secured the officer the boys should now be enrolled. Discrimination should be shown in electing the boys. Boys of good character and possessing intelligence should only be enrolled. The age limits are 11-17 and obviously boys of, say, II-I4 are to be sought for. A typewritten form of consent should be signed by the parent or guardian. If possible, a personal visit should be made to each boy's parents. This is important and very helpful in securing parental interest. It will help considerably in punctuality and regular attendance of the boys at drills and parades. Before being enrolled in a Cadet Division boys must have obtained the Preliminary First Aid Certificate. If a Divisional Surgeon can be persuaded to take a real interest in the boys, an invaluable aid is secured to the success of the Division. When the Division is registered according to the Cadet Regulations and officers appointed, the equipment and training of the boys must now be taken in hand.
Equiptnent.-It is of the greatest importance that the boys should be provided with uniforms as soon as possible. The uniform is such a powerful asset in establishing that "esprit-de-corps" which is so essential to success that no effort should be spared in securing it. As the circumstances of Cadet Divisions vary so widely any suggestion as to how the funds should be raised would be of little value. As soon as a class is formed for a Cadet Division this serious problem of obtaining uniform and funds should be taken in hand. Till the boys obtain their uniforms let them wear a brassard.
Training.- The time allotted each week will be found all too short for the work to be done. In order that no time shall be wasted it is absolutely necessary that the work should be planned out beforehand and a methodical system of instruction thought out.
I have found the following division of an hour's training to be effective:
I. Fall in. Roll Call. Recital of Code of Chivalry by all. Time: Five minutes.
2. Drill. I5 minutes.
3· Instruction in First Aid. 15 minutes.
4. Practical Work in First Aid. 15 minutes.
5. Subject from Curriculum. Game or Physical Exercise. 10 minutes.
There is, however, no hard and fast line to be drawn up in the hour's work. As soon as the interest of the boys begins to wane in any subject, a good instructor will change the subject at once. If a lecture is being given switch on to a practical side. The main point is to see that the boys' interest is maintained. As the boys have gained their P. First Aid Certificates it is not necessary to repeat this instruction. I have found boys greatly interested in little informal competitions in First Aid. I have divided the boys into squads of four and offered a few small, inexpensive prizes. I find these competitions very helpful and the boys are very keen on them.
The time given to First Aid instruction could be alternated with Proficiency Badge subjects and subjects from the" Juvenile Manual." Once a month a talk might be given on the" History of the Order of St. John," and the objects and aims of the St. John .Amb. Brigade. An occasional explanation of the principal Cadet Regulations should also be given.
Pl'ojicienry Badge s.-I find bo ys are greatly interested in " Signalling" and" Physical Exercises and Org anised Games." Both these are excellent and easily taught.
If an ex-Service bandsman's services can be secured boys will be eager to obtain the lusician's Badge. Drums and bugles are a great asset, but an extra night is required for these.
"Swimming and Life Saving," "Sea and Boat Training" can only be taken where facilities for instruction are available. The remaining subjects can be taken practically anywhere.
In summer "Camp and Rambles" and "Natural History" can be taken hand in hand. A good instructor can secure very successful results in these subjects.
" Handicraft" is an excellent winter subject, but requires an extra night for instruction. It should be the aim of every boy in the Division to become a " Grand Prior's Cadet." Enthusiasm, keenness and determination to succeed are the essentials to the attainment of this most valuable distinction.
Financing a Co rps or Division.
By CORPS TRAl SPORT OFFICER
JULIUS D. RUTTER, GUILDFORD.
If one was asked to state what section of our work gave the most anxiety and worry to those responsible, I wonder how we would answer the question? Would it be: "Obtaining recruits," "Keeping them interested when once recruited," " Maintaining the service to the satisfaction of the public," or " Keeping the treasurer supplied with sufficient cash to meet the debts"? The latter, I feel sure, would be the most frequent reply.
How nice if every Unit was endowed to such an extent that all one's efforts could be concentrated on the work and in developing the Ambulance and other services of the Brigade!
It would be very interesting to know how the various Units of the Brigade obtain their funds, but I expect we could make a good guess as to the various headings under which their income is grouped.
However, there must be some Division having an uphill climb, and we all know what that means; so I propose setting forth a few suggestions which are based on experience and have proved satisfactory from the commencement. It must be clearly understood, that none of the following methods of raising a regular income will bring success if the service given by the Division lacks thoroughness. This needs the concerted efforts of all members and must form the foundation of the Division's income.
N ow let us turn to the methods at our disposal of raising capital and income.
Rightly we turn to General Regulations for instruction as to how to arrange the building up of our funds; but with no disrespect to those who compiled this interesting volume, it must be agreed that very little assistance is given on the subject, except for a page dealing with things which we must not do. A knowledge of these carefully-worded paragraphs will, at least, prevent us getting into trouble!
Since there is at least one method referred to in General Regulations with stress, let us examine itce Brigade Day ." No one really likes a " Flag Day" ; the idea is becoming worn. The greatest advantage is that, while it engages the interest and help of a lot of other people, it is all over in one day!
I will tell you how we arrange the" Flag Day" in Guildford. First we have to write to the Borough Authorities for permission to hold a Street Collection and suggest a suitable date. For some years now we have been in the favourable position of being one of only four organizations allowed to appeal to the public by this method.
Permission to hold a Flag Day having been granted and sanction from Headquarters obtained, a subcommittee of six is formed to make the arrangements.
Advertisements are drawn up for the local press for insertion the previous week to the date of collection. Handbills are prepared for distribution by
local news agents with the daily papers. Large posters are printed for the local billposting stations.
The next step is to decide on the various positions of the "Tables." These are listed and given a number.
Now follows that all important matter of writing to various friends and asking them to "take charge and find staff for a Table." In our own town well over 200 collectors are made use of. Of course, all available members of the Brigade take a "Table" and get their friends to help them.
A small section of men is given the task of preparing the boxes. We find that in the absence of a proper collecting box, made for the purpose, a large square toffee tin, with hinged lid, is very convenient.
Cut a slit in the top, fit a piece of cardboard in the bottom to reduce the noise of falling coins, and paste white paper all over the box, which seals the lid. Suitable wording, and the St. John device can be printed on the paper first. At the side of the box paste on a square printed thus :-
TABLE No
Box No
Collector's Name
Each box is given a separate number. On receipt of an acceptance of a "Table," we send a letter of thanks with details as to where the Headquarters of the" Brigade Day" will be, time of collection, etc., etc., and a slip to be returned saying how many boxes will be required and the address to where they should be delivered previous to the Collection. In the parcel we enclose a la'tge Bill for the" Table," box of "Flags," Collectors' Badges, on the reverse of which is printed a form of Collector's Warrant, with space for wearer's name and signature of Officer-in-Charge.
In our own case we obtain the use of the Guildhall for the day and all counting of money is done there by those appointed by the Treasurer, and arrangements are made with the bank to take in the " spoil" late in the evening.
Throughout the day senior officers patrol in a car and visit the "Tables" and carry a fresh supply of Flags and Boxes.
In order to satisfy all collectors, we keep a careful record of the amount in each box and the total of each "Table." The grand total is posted outside the Guildhall and displayed at our Headquarters.
The local Press is sUFplied with a complete list of collectors and the amount obtained at each " Table."
Do not forget to write a letter of thanks to all the principal helpers-you will need their help another year.
Now let us turn to our most important source of income-Subscriptions and Donations.
This is such a pleasant form of income, because its collection is so economical; and, looked at from another angle, it is such a pure form of help, free from personal gain or entertainment.
How is a Corps or Division to build up a big list of Annual Subscribers? May I let you into the secret? Our local system is: first give and then you will receive. We carry out all our local (Borough) sick transport free of charge and all accident calls are attended free, no matter how far we travel. That is how we give. On the Wednesday following the service thus rendered we send what we term a " Yellow Slip," to the patient.
This is a form of letter with Brigade heading saying we were very pleased to have rendered the service on such and such a date free of charge, but if it is desired a donation can be sent to the fund when the tear-off slip below should be used. has the case reference number entered on it.
If the donation is under lOS. it is acknowledged by a formal receipt. If over lOS. an Ambulance" Letter" in addition is sent for every half-sovereign.
In the spring of the following year we publish for about 3d. each a zz-page Annual Report, dealing with the last year's activities, and enter therein a complete list of all gifts received.
A copy of the Report is posted to every donor and subscriber, and a letter is enclosed from the Treasurer.
The subscribers he thanks for their past support and expresses the hope for their continued generosity. The Donors he addresses for the first time and endeavours to persuade them to become annual subscribers, and in nearly every case succeeds, thus adding annually to our big list of friends.
This is a perfectly sound system, based on good principles and completely in accordance with the traditions of St. John. If any Corps or Division feels inclined to try this system, let me warn them not to expect big results for a year or two, but provided they stick to it, they are bound to succeed.
(To be contimfcd).
Notable First Aid Near Plymouth.
VALUABLE CO-OPERAT ION BY THE ROYAL NAVY.
The following is the Devon County Commissioner's Report to the Chief Commissioner of the John Ambulance B rigade, on some exceptional cliff rescue work, which received widespread press notice August Bank Holiday week.
,.Before I go on .holiday, I feel I must specially brmg to your noUce the smart first aid work attended by considerable risk, undertaken last b by an Ambulance crew from the Central Ambulance PlYI?outh. The men were Corporal J. WIlliams, Dnver F. Noy, and Private P. Harrington, of the Plymouth Co-operative Division.
At about 9.25 p.m. on - the 8th inst., the Station
received a call that there had been an accident away on the coast where there is a camp, but there was no indication given whatever that a cliff mishap had taken place. Therefore, no special cliff rescue apparatus was taken, or men despatched with the unique experience required for this hazardous work.
When the Ambulance reached the scene of the accident the men, to their amazement, were informed that the patient was lying at the foot of the cliff, about 110 ft. hi gh, he having fallen over. It was impossible to climb down, much less take appliances, but two of the young man's camp colleagues (Boys' Brigade) had descended somewhere else and partly waded and partly swam to try to render help. They all three were stranded and the tide was rapidly rising, so before long tragedy would probably have overtaken all three.
By . means of a rope, Corporal Williams, with first aid appliances, was lowered over the face of the cliff, but the rope being twelve feet too short he had to clamber down over a ledge to the patient, who was suffering from a compound fracture and several other inj uries, as a result of his fall.
Driyer Noy and Private Harrington then came down the rope part way and even attempted to bring down a stretcher lashed to one of them, but the cliff was too precipitous.
Corporal Williams rendered first aid and did what he could for the patient, but darkne ss and the advance of the tide made the situation extremely perilous, especially with the short rope. He then took off his shirt and vest and burnt them, thus making a Rare which was seen by H.M. S. Rodney's signallers.
Meanwhile, a gentleman, an ex-Army signaller, had also been seeking to attract the attention of the Rodney, lying about 11- miles off, by means of an electric torch. Our N.C.O.'s flare and the " Morse H on the torch resulted in the warship turning on her searchlights and then sending a launch and boat's. crew to the rescue of the patient, his two companions. and our member in charge.
Fortunately, the party were removed before their situation was untenable. The Rodm./ J boat landed the patient and rescuers at Plymouth, whence an Ambulance removed the patient to the Central Hospital. His friend \,vere taken to the .l \ mbulance Station for stimulants and then cOll\Teyed back to their camp.
I have since sent a letter of appreciation to the Officer Commanding H.M RodflfJl, but I am proud to be able to bring you acquainted with this incident, and especially the resource and efficiency of Corporal Williams and those associated with him.
HEDLEY V. lvIILLER, County Commissioner, County of Devon.
O v erseas News .
(OVERSEAS).
South African R ailways an d Harb ours District . ORAL.
FINAL COMPETITIONS FOR THE " PRICE" SHIELD AND Hoy"
TROPHY, HELD AT BLOEMFONTEIN ON SATURDAY, JULY 8, 1933·
ORAL TEST: COMPETITOR No (Time Limit, 6 mins.)
Marks possible.
I. Name the branches of the External Carotid Artery
Ans. Lingual (I); Facial (I); Occipital (1); Temporal (1)
2. What factors should be considered in proyising rest to an injured person?
Ans Restful position of body will assist vital functions
Postion assumed by patient should not be thoughtlessly altered
Support of injured parr will help prevent further damage
Use of pillows in this connection is much to be commended
3. Called to attend a patient who has taken poison, you observe that his lips and chin are badly burned; how would you treat the case?
Ans Send for doctor at once (2), stating what has occurred (I)
If breathing not discerned apply art. resp. at 4 once 4
Look for and preserve vessels which may have contained the poison 2
If patient can swallow :- 2
If acid, give an alkali such as limewater in large quantities (I), or tablespoonful whitening, chalk or magnesia (I) in tumbTerful (i-pint) water (1); repeated frequently (I)
If an alkali, give an acid such as vinegar or lemon-juice (I); diluted with equal quantity of water (I) by the tumblenul
If not known whether acid or alkali, give copious draughts cold water
Also give olive or salad oil or med. paraffin, a dessertspoonful at a time, or demulcent drinks such as barley-water or gruel 4
If throat so swollen as to threaten obstruction of air-passage-
If possible place patient before a fire
Apply hot flannels or poultices to front of neck 4
GiYe ice to suck or cold water to drink
Milk, raw eggs beaten up with milk or water, cream and flour beaten up together, or strong tea
Bathe lips and chin
With alkaline lotion (if an acid burn) (I); or with acid lotion (if an alkali burn) (1) 2
Dress chin with linen or gauze soaked in baking soda solution (dessertspoonful to pint warm water) or picric acid 4
Cover with cotton-wool (2) ; bandage lightly (2) 4
Treat Shock and Collapse 4
4. How is food utilised in the body?
Ans. : FATS (I); such as cream and butter (I) 2 and STARCHES (I); such as bread and vegetables (I)
To provide FUEL
NITROGENOUS foods (I); sueh as meat, beans and cheese (I)
Make good wear and tear
Extra marks at discretion of judges
Divide by
Total
INDIVIDUAL P RACTICAL: COMPETITOR No. :
(Time Limit, 6 m ins.)
In a public park you are called attend a boy / glrl who has fallen from a swing and is lying
Injuries are confined right upper limb. (patient on back, tight forearm flexed at right-angle to arm.
Sleeves buttoned at wrist.)
II!/uries
Simple fracture nght claVIcle. Cislocation right elbow.
(Angle splint to be made beforehand-but kept out of sight-and handed to competitor if required.) k Mar s possible.
7. Message to doctor (Commg) (x) ; glymg diagnOSIs (x)
8. Message to patient's home
9. Extra marks at judges' discretion
Total TEAM TEST.
TEAM TEST: TEAM o. (Time limit, 25 mins.).
Waiting to board a 'bus to proceed .on public duty, your interest was centred on building operations gomg 00 t.he roa:!. Suddenly portion of a scaffold and amidst falling bncks and broken timber a workman fell a distance of 15 feet to he ground.
As you rushed to his you saw several more brICks from a badly stacked pile on the topple over and fall round about him, one obviously stnking him In .[he abdomen.
(Patient on back, right leg flexed. strewn about pleces qf broken timber lying across patient.)
Injuries Unconsciousness. hremorrhage and possibly concussion (fall from helght on to feet).
Feacture-dislocation, right knee. Bruising and swelling left-side abdomen. Marks possible.
1. CautionalY instructions to team to prepare to remove patient from danger
2. Remove timber from patient
3. Lift patient to safety : m s.)
4. Disturbing posture as httle as posslble
5. Warn others re danger zone
6. Enquire if patient breathing. (Yes)
7. Endeavour rouse patient (No response)
8. Examine:-
Abdomen (bruising and swelling left side)
Front and sides chest (No injury)
Head, face and neck do
Right upper limb do.
Left upper limb do.
Right lower limb (Irre!fularity fem':lr.at knee, fixity, swelling and deformity of knee-Jolnt)
Left lower limb (No injury)
Eyes (Not bloodshot, pupils equal, responsive)
Nose (No issue) 2
Ears
Mouth (No blood, body: no odour)
Pulse (Rapid and weak)
Colour of face (Pale)
Tempe rature-skin (Cold and clammy)
Breathing (Quick and irregular)
(NOTE.-Upoll subsequent exalllillation;-
Pulse : Hardly
Pallo r of lips.
Breathillg: Hurried and laboured.
Eyes: Pupils fixed.
9. Carefully incline patient to injured side
10. Examine back (No injury)
1 I. Treatment, bruise of abdomen (Spirit or cold dressing)
Carried forward
Brought forward
12. Treatment fracture-dislocation right knee:
Temporary support
Permanent support-airy efficient flIethod
83 Marks possible.
(Suggested methods: Angle-splint outer side; turn patient on to left side, Rex left leg to corresponding angle and secure to right leg, or Two angle-splints (inner and outer sides lower limb) outer splint reaching to armpit.)
Cold dressing to knee
Treatment internal hremorrhage, collapse and suspected concussion
Constant examination and attention to unconscious state "
Message for Doctor (Not available) Ambulance
Hospital (5); giving complete diagnosis (5)
" Patient's home
Lift patient on to stretcher
Captain (6) and (team (9) efficiency
Extra marks at discretion of judges (Promptitude, initiative, etc.)
The St. John Ambulance Brigade in New Zealand has made rapid progress in recent years, both in strength and activity. The work performed by members of the Brigade has been brought to the public notice by their valuable work at the time of the earthquake disaster at Hawkes Bay in 193 I, and more recently at riots which occurred in Auckland. In addition to these outstanding services, the Brigade does a splendid total of public duty week by week, as is evidenced by the fact that over 26,000 cases were treated on public duty during 1932, and on an ordinary Saturday afternoon duty was performed at over 260 sports grounds.
The Cadet movement in New Zealand has progressed more than in any other Dominion, and at the end of the year I932 there were some 50 Divisions of Cadets with a membership of over 1,000.
One way in which the Brigade is shown to have kept abreast of the times is that at the Unemployed Camps established in various parts of New Zealand, Brigad e members have been asked to undertake t he duties of Camp Orderly and to supervise the sanitary arrangem ents of the Camp.
The wo r k in New Zealand is guided by Lieu t .Colonel G . Barclay, O B.E., the Commandery Commissi on er, who has b een at Headquarters in New Z ealand since I907, an d has d evo ted much time an d lab our in b ri n ging i t t o its present hig h state of effici ency
Brigade Appointments, August 1933.
H.R.H. The Grand Prior has been pleased to sanction the appointment of Captain William Goodley, M.C., as Commiss ioner, No. I (Prince of Wales') District, as from June 24,1933. The Chief Commissioner has been pleased to approve of the following appointments, promotions, etc. :-
TO BE COU TY SURGEOK NO,9 DISTRICT.
Erik Hoermao, M.B., Ch.B., orth Devon Area, County of Devonshire. 20.6.33.
TO BE DISTRICT OFFICER. o. I DISTRICT.
Lionel M. Smith, Southern Area. 22.6.33. o. 8 DISTRICT
David Bryce, West Sussex Area. 21.7.33. TO BE COUNTY OFFICER. NO,3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.
William E. Ballard, County of Birmingham. 7.7.33.
Edwin Elliott, County of Birming ham. 9.7.33.
George E. Kingsnorth, County of Birmingham. 8.7.33. TO BE CORPS SURGEO o. 3 (WESTEIL."I) DISTRICT.
Captain Denis Jeffcott StOkes, ,yI.c., B.A., J\I.B., B.Ch., B .A. O., Birmingham" B» Corps 7·7.33. o. 5 DISTRICT.
William Field Langstaff, 1LB., Ch.B., Dearne Valley Corps. 6.7.33. TO BE CORPS SUPERI TENDE 'T. o. 3 (\'V'ESTER.:) D ISTRICT.
Captain Henry E. Cooper, Birmingham" C" Corps 7.7.33.
Charles H. Overbury, Birmingham" A "Corps. 7-7-33. NO,5 DISTRICT
William Albert Hammersley, Longton and District Corps. 6.7.33.
Edward Soar, Dearne VaUey Corps. 6.7.33. TO BE LADY CORPS SUPERINTE DEt\'T. No. 10 DISTRICT.
Beatrice .'-farie Hossack, Ipswich ursing Corps. 13.7.33. TO BE CORPS OFFICER o. (\VESTEIL."I) DISTRICT.
John J. Bolton, Birmingham" A» Corps. 7·7·33·
Francis V. Edginton, Birmingham" B" Corps. 7.7·33·
Robert G. Fowles, Birmingham" B" Corps. 7.7.33.
Arthur J. Gaw, Birming ham" C" Corps. 7·7·33·
John Thomas Grant, Birmingham" B" Corps. 7·7.33.
Daniel Hardy, Birmingham" C" Corps. 7.7.33.
RobertA. Lambert, Birmingham" C" Corps. 7.7.33.
Joseph A. Simpson, Birming ham" A" Corps. 7·7·33..
Thomas Clitheroe, City of Rocheste r Divi sion. 3.7.33. TO BE CADET OFFICER. o. I DISTRI CT
Arthur Thomas Bandy, Ilford Divis on 12.7.33· o. 2 DISTRI CT.
Reginald Harold Lowe Oxford City Division, Oxford Corps. 22.6·33· o. 4 DISTRICT.
Fredrick Bailey, Beach Road Council School (Litherland) Cadet Ambulance Division. 17.7.33.
Daniel O'Leary, Beach Road Council School (Litherland) Cadet Ambulance Division 17.7.33.
William Sharp, Askam and Ireleth Divi sio n. 19.7.33. o. 5 D ISTRICT.
George Birkett, Cleethorpes and District Division. 6.7.33.
George Holmes, Sowerby Bridge Division. 6.7.33,
No. 4 DISTRICT.
Corps Surgeon S. Simons, from the Monmouth West Corps, Priory for Wales, to the Accrington Corps, NO.4 District. I.7·33· No. 10 DISTRICT.
Assistant Commissioner H. Lang ley Jones, from the County of Essex, No. 10 District, to the County of Hertford, No. 10 District. 31.7·33· REVERTED TO RA KS AT OWN REQUEST. No. 2 DISTRICT.
Cadet Officer A. R. :Morley, Aldershot Division, Aldershot and District Corps. 17.7·33· No. 3 (WESTERN) DISTRI CT
Ambu lance Officer J. E. Humphries, West Bromwich Division, Walsall and District Corps. II.6·33· NO,5 DISTRICT.
Cadet Superintendent L. Cheesbrough, Kippax Division. 28·7·33· TRANSFERRED TO BRIGADE RESERVE. o. DISTRICT.
Ambulance Officer F. Vining, Wandsworth Di visi<:>n 28.6,33, Lad y Ambulance Officer Miss A. M. Hulme, Cralgs Court ursing Di vision. 6 7.33·
Dedication of the second Ambulance Car acquired by the W rexham Division
o. 8 DISTRICT.
Frederick S. C. Coleman, City of Rochester Di vision. 19·7·33· No. 9 DISTRICT.
James Grenfell, Pendeen Division. 10·7·33· TO BE LADY CADET OFFICER. o. 8 DISTRICT.
Dorothy Callow, Beccles Nursing Division. 6·7·33· TRA SFERRED. No. DISTRICT.
Superintendent P. Betrison, from the Homse y Briti h Legion Division, No. I District, to the Borough of Ealing Division, o. I District. 14.7.33
Ambulance Officer G. E. Bushnell, from the Wimbledon Division, No. District, to the Bentall's (Kingston) Division, No. I District. 24.4·33· No.2 DISTRICT.
Superintendent E. F. Cawse, from the Banbury Division, o. 2 District, to the Bridgwater and District Division, No.2 District. 16·7·33, No. 3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.
Ambulance Officer F. Russell, from the \'(/est Smethwick Division, Birmingham Corps, No. 3 (Western) District, to the West Bromwich Corporation Transport Division, Walsall and District Corps, NO.3 (Western) District. 28.6,33,
o. 2 DISTRICT.
Superintendent J. H. Adkinson, Wolverton Division. 11.7.33. No. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.
Lady Superintendent A. E. Knight, Arthur Faire Nursing Division, Leicester Corps. 25·7·33. NO.3 (\XfESTERt"l) D IS TRICT.
Divisional Surgeon R. C. Davison, Wolverhampton Division. 28.7.33. No. 5 DISTRICT.
District Officer \Y/. Holdsworth, Iidland Area, West Riding of Yorkshire. 3.7.33. o. 6 DISTRICT.
Superintendent C. Wheeler, Eston Division. 1.7.33. o. 8 DISTRICT.
Ambulance Officer E. A. Dando, Bettishanger Colliery 3-7·33· No. 10 DISTRICT.
Assistant Commissioner J. H. Gilbertson, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Coun ty of Hertford. 31. 7 33· RESIGNATIONS. o. I DISTRICT.
Ambulance Officer A. R. Millar, Becton Division. 14.7.33. o. 2 DISTRICT.
Divisional Surgeon E. A. Clegg, Amersham Section. 19.7.33.
Divisional Surgeon C. Gardiner-Hill, Banbury Division. 14.7.33.
No. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.
Ambulance Officer F. W. Fosbrooke, Burton Latimer Division, Kettering Corps. 12.7.33.
o. 3 (WESTER ) DISTRICT.
Superintendent C. Shaw, Palfrey \'lforking Men's Club Division, Walsall and District Corps. 11.7.33.
Lady Superintendent Irs. Mackie, Malvern ursing Division. 12·7·33·
NO.4 DISTRICT.
Corps Surgeon Captain W. H. Bennett, M.D., i\LR.C.S., L.R.C.P., Bolton Corps. 28·7.33.
Lady Divisional Surgeon Miss G. T. Williams, Waterloo Nursing Division. 1.7.33.
Divisional Superintendent Dr. R. Ormsby, Standish Division, \'lfigan Corps. 24.7·33·
Lady Superintendent 1-.Irs. E. Payne, Little Hulton Nursing Division, Ellesmere Corps. 14.7·33.
Ambulance Officer W. R. Entwistle, Bolton L.l\LS. Rly. Division, BoltOn Corps. 5·7·33·
Lady Ambulance Officer A. Davies, orthwich Nursing Division. 12·7·33·
o. 5 DISTRICT.
Superintendent J. H. Hill, Brittains Cheddleton Division. 5.7.33.
Superintendent F. Limb, Creswell Colliery Division. 12.7.33.
Cadet Officer Carr, Cleethorpes and District Division. 12.7 33.
o. 6 DISTRICT.
Ambulance Officer J. Hutchinson, Charlaw and Sacriston Collieries Division. 11.7.33·
Lady Ambulance Officer i\frs. M. Barnett, DarlingtOn ursing Division. 2.8.33.
No. 8 DISTRICT.
Superintendent R. ewman, Hastings S.R. Division. 31.7.33.
Lady Ambulance Officer Miss Strood, FoJkestone ursing Division. 28·7·33· '0 9 DISTRICT.
Divisional Surgeon C. E. Maycroft, Dawlish Division. 28.6,33.
Superintendent Dr. \V Cowper, Kingsbridge Division. 4.8.33. o. 10 DISTRICT.
Cadet Officer A. G. Basham, Braintree and Bocking Division. 6.7.33. DIVISIO S REGISTERED. No. 2 DISTRICT.
Superintendent E Bedford, ew Street L.N.E.R. and S.R. Division, Birmingham Corps. July, 1933.
o. 4 DISTRICT.
Corps Superintendent E. Greenwood, Burnley Corps. 21.6.33.
o. 5 DISTRICT.
Dlstnct Surgeon \V.I. T. Wood, District Staff. 23.7.33. No. 6 DISTRICT.
Superintendent A. E. Atkin, Argyle Division, Hull Corps. 3.7.33.
[OVERSEAS]
The St. John Ambulance Brigade (Overseas ).
Chief has sanctioned the following promotions, appointments, reSignations, etc. ;-
AUSTRALIA.
.S.W. DISTRICT.
Merrylands-Cabramatta Division.-T. Nicholas to be Divisional Superintendent. 1.6'33, l'icc ]. Mondy, whose resignation IS accepted With regret.
Granville Division.-H. R. Roper to be Divisional Superintendent " On Probation," 11.5. 33, vice J. Robinson, reyerted to ranks at own request.
losman ursing Division.-Miss F. Goldspink to be Lady Ambulance Officer, r I. 5.33, l'ice L. Glanfield, promoted.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
Adelaide No. 1 Nursing Division.-Miss G. Wallace to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 12+ 33, ice fiss Biggs, promoted. CA ADA.
ONTARIO DISTRICT.
St. Thomas Central Nursing Division.-Miss .i\L Edwards to be Lady Divisional Superintendent. 1. 1.33. INDIA.
o. 2 DISTRICT.
14th (Kancbrapapa Division).-P. N. Goklak, M.B., to be Divisional Surgeon, 13.3.33, vice Dr. P. Dutta, transferred.
3rd (E.B. Rly.) ursing Division.-P. C. Datta, M.B., to be Divisional Surgeon. 13.3.33. No. 3 DISTRICT.
Maratha Division.-Shantaram S. Savant, .l\LB., to be Divisional Surgeon, 2]·3.33, vice Dr. K. R. Desai, whose resignation is accepted with regret.
NEW ZEALAND.
AUCKLAND DISTRICT.
Glen Afton-Pukemiro Division.-H. B. Lange, M.B., to be Divisional Surgeon, 21.2.33; G. H. Griffiths to be Divisional "On vice W. Moyes, whose resignation IS accepted With regret. 30.3.33.
Thames Division.-J. B. Liggins, M.D., to be Divisional Surgeon. I I. 5.53.
Huntly Nursing Division. -A Macfarlane, M.B., Ch.B., to be Divisional Surgeon.
CANTERBURY AND WEST COAST DISTRICT.
Christchurch Corps.-E. Gilberd to be Corps Officer, r 3.5.33 ; F. ]. Ashworth to be Corps Officer 25.5 33 ; Mrs. M. Pyne to be Corps Officer. 1.4.33.
Lyttelton Railway Division.-Divisional Superintendent W. J. Huston. Resignation accepted with regret. 17.5.33.
Selwyn Nursing Division.- Lady Ambulance Officer Mrs. Watt transferred to active list from reserve. 16.5.33.
Christchurch No. 3 Division. - D. T. Somerville to be Divisional Superintendent. 20. 11. 32.
St. Mathews Division.-S. A. Jones to be Divisional Superintendent. 9+33· W ANGANUl DISTRICT.
New Plymouth Cadet Division.-E. Clarke to be Cadet SuperIntendent, 7.7.3 2 Lady Corps S':lperintendent Mrs. Day to be Acting Lady ?upenntende';lt, 31.12.3 2 vice Mrs. Kinder, whose resignation IS accepted .regret.
Invercargill Division.-G. Skipworth to be District Sergeant, IOA·33, vice F. J. Webb, promoted. SOUTH AFRICA. CAPE PROVINCE DISTRICT. Cape Town Nursing Division.-Miss 1. C. Robinson to be Lady Ambulance Officer. 1.2·33· Cape Town South African Police Division.-C. S. AVIS to be Ambulance Officer. 27.9.3 2 HONG KONG DISTRICT.
Hong Kong District.-J. Ralston, M.A., to be District Superintendent. 1.6·33· UGANDA.
Uganda Police Divisi(:>o.-Major F. T. G. Tremlett, M.B.E., to be Divisional SuperIntendent. 29. 6.33' EW DIVISION.
Waihi Division, Auckland District, New Zealand, formed 6+33·
The following appointmen.ts,. promotior;s and new DIVISions have been approved by the CommiSSIoner for \\fales ;ST \'FF OFBCERS. BOROLGH OF RHONODA CENTRE.
Corps Superintendent \'\ illiam Edward Abraham. 22·7·33· Corps Supt. Idris Dayics. 22·7·33· CORP SUPERI TE DE T. BOROUGH OF RHQ;-·;Do.-l. Corps Treasurer John Jone , Upper Rhondda Corps. 22·7·33· DIVISIONAL SURGEO BR£CK:-;OCKSHIRE CENTRE. Jenkins, J\t.B., c.J\1., Llangammarch \\'ells Division. 18·7·33· 01\ ISI01 AL SUPERI TE DE T. BRECKNOCKSHIRE CE TRE.
Private Trevor Meredith Jones, M.M., Llangammareh Wells Division. 28.6·33· AJ\1BULA CE OFFICER. COUNTY CENTRE. Corps Sergt.-i\lajor Richard Elfet Morgan, Pontardawe Division. 15. 2 .33. L\DY .t\i\IBULA CE OFFICERS. CAR:-IARTHENSHlRE CE TRE.
Ambulance Sister Lilian James, Llanelly ursing Division. 3·7·33· GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.
Ambulance Sister Ethel liles, antymoel ursing Division. 3°·6·33· ACTING LADY AMBULA CE OFFICER. CAROIGANSTIIRE CENTRE.
MERIONETHSHIRE CENTRE. Sergeant Gwynedd Lloyd, Blaenau I?ivision. 18·7·33·
Private Meirion Jones, Blaenau FesttOlog DIVISion. 18·7'33· MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.
Private John Prosser, Celynen Colliery Division. 24·7·33· DIVISIONS REGISTERED.
ABEROARE CENTRE. Cwm Cynon Colliery Ambulance Division (Cynon Valley Corps). 17-4· 33· BRECKNOCKSHIRE CENTRE. Llangammarch Wells Ambulance Division. 28.6·33' Talyllyn Ambulance Division. 19·7·33· GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE. Blackmill Ambulance Division (Bridgend and District Corps). 22.6·33· CADET DIVISIOI S REGISTERED. GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE. Llangynwyd Cadet Ambulance Division (Llynfi Valley Corps). 28.6,33· Treforest Cadet Ambulance Division (Pontypridd Corps). 13·7·33·
A Retrospect and an Appreciation. It is written in Addison's "Cato": "It is not in mortals to command success; nay, Sempronius, we will do more, we will endeavour to deserve it."
These words are peculiarly applicable tc? .the Sir Herbert D. 'X' Lewis, K.B.E., to whose untulOg skill and energy the establishment of the Priory for \",?,ales as the first Priory Establishment of the Grand PrlOry of the Venera ble Order of St. John of Jerusalem was directly attributable.
Sir Herbert Lewis (Mr. Herbert Lewis, as he then was) was the son of the Vicar of Briton Ferry, was educated at Rossall School, and subsequently trained as an electrical engineer, and was carrying. on a in Cardiff at the time when he became first Interested m Ambulance work.
For some years prior to the War Mr. Lewis was the ecretary of the t. David's of the St. John Ambulance Association, which dealt wlth the teaching work of the Order and coyered the whole of\X ales and Monmouthshire (excluding the Borough of. and Deputy Commissioner of the o. DlstTlct of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, embracing the counties of Brecknock, Carmarthen, Glamorgan and Monmouth (except ewport).
Mr. Lewis, from the first, devoted himself to the task of organising both Branches the St. John work, became so interested that hIS fnends were bound to remmd him more than once that he was neglecting his own proper business of an electrical engineer.
In 1912, His Majesty the King held a Review of the St. John personnel from England, Scotla?d, and \'qales, at Windsor, and Mr. Herbert LeWIS orgarusedjthe taking up of a large Brigade personnel, both men and women, from South \'qales, to attend this Review.
The enthusiasm which prevailed was remarkable.
The South \"I{ ales contingents were carried up in three special trains by the Great which Cardiff about I o'clock, went Into sldings on the Bad1lll11ton route for the night, and arrived at \\!indsor about 8 a.m. The weather was magnificent, and there was something approaching 10,000 trained men women of the Brigade in uniform on the parade ground lnspected by the King himself.
On the outbreak of WTar, fro Herbert Lewis was one of the first to recognise the important part '\vhich the trained nur es afld men of the Brigade and of the aval and Military Reserves would have to bear, and in August, 19 1 4,
he personally took charge of a trained party of St. John men and women and took them to the Front via Nantes :and St. Nazaire.
IncidentaUy, it is not uninteresting to note that by virtue of the title of Honorary Colonel to which he became entitled as a high officer in the Brigade he found himself the senior officer on the transport taking the men out.
Nter several active months in France he returned to England and devoted himself to the organisation of Hospital Services in Wales, and ultimately there were established St. John Hospitals at Penarth, Porthcawl, Pontardawe (2), Clydach-on-Tawe, Llanelly, Southern-down, Tenby, and an Officer's Hospital at Llandaff. This was supplemented later on by a St. John Hospital at Barry Island.
Almost from the first he recognised the desirability of some centralised administration, and he attended meetings of coalowners and miners throughout South \Vales, and was instt;umental in enlisting the sympathy of both sections of the g r eat coal industry in the St . John work, -and collected some £ 15,000 for the sustentation of the various hospitals and their subsidiary activities.
Mr. He r bert Lewis also personally raised and organised, under the command of Colonel J. E. H. Davies, of orth Wales, and Major A. W . Anderson, of South Wales, a -complete Field Ambulance for service in France, composed entirely of members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade in Wales, and speciall y distinguished b y the Army Co uncil under the title of a " St. John Field being the only unit of the R.A.M. C. bearing that title.
Towards the middle of 1914 it became desirable that the St. John Organisation in Wales, which had then been created, should be developed on more official lines under the regis of the Grand Prior at St. John'S Gate, and a petition was prepared and signed b y every member of the Order resident in Wales to procure that \Y./ ales should be granted the dignity of a Priory, which was one of the recognised establishments of the main Order within the scope of its functions, but functions which the Grand Priory had not hitherto exercised. Mr. Evelyn Cecil was at that time the Secretary General and received the scheme with personal and official sympathy.
The idea was enthusiastically supported by influential Welshmen, including the Rt. Hon. Lord Kylsant, the late Bishop of St. David's and the late Lord Kenyon; and the petition was presented to Chapter-General by the two Knights of Justice resident in Wales, viz., the late Earl of Plymouth and the late Lord Mostyn. At that time the late Lord Plymouth, in addition to sponsoring the request by Wales to be created a separate Establishment, was also the Sub-Prior of the Grand Priory of St. John's Gate.
The broad basis of the scheme for the establishment of the Priory embraced two main features :-
(a) That the Priory should be established on as broad and democratic a basis as could be found, and
<b) That for administrative purposes there should be a Central Executive Body and Central Executive Officers, working through de-centralised Centres established with their local committees and officers in the various counties and towns of Wales and Monmouthshire.
The usual difficulties and opposition to the administrative work of the St. John Hospitals throughout the War, and local jealousies relating to the establishment of the new Priory, were met with but were tackled with his usual 2-4 6
energy and driving force by the late Sir Herbert Lewis, who by this time had imbued all those who were supporting his efforts in the War work which was being done, and in the establishment of the new Priory, with complete confidence in his integrity and ab1lity
It was not for nothing that he was possessed of that typical nose which is generally associated in the minds of phrenologists with driving force and success.
The next step was the approval by Headquarters of the establishment of the Priory in the autumn of 1917, and it was formally established in the spring of 1918, when the late Earl of Plymouth became the first Sub-Prior and the Right Hon. Lord Kylsant (then Sir Owen Phillips) the Acting Sub-Prior.
The regulations were approved by Chapter-General and became as it were something in the nature of a SubCharter, applicable to the Priory for Wales, and they were of a generous nature from the point of view of the extent to which Chapter-General granted local autonomy to the Priory, and this local automony was further extended by subsequent arrangements which were commonly known as the P ..ddington Agreement.
The efforts and generou s financial support of Lord Kylsant were invaluable both in establishing the Priory and in the early years of its administration.
In 1921, H.R.H. the Prince of \Y./ales , who from the commencement had been the Head of the Welsh Priory and held the office of Prior, visited Cardiff and opened the East Moors Hostel for ex-Service trainees, and also held a small Investiture.
The services of Mr Herbert Lewis had shortly after the termination of the \Y./ar been recognised by the conferment of a Knighthood of the Order of the British Empire, and all the work of clearing up the hospitals, dealing with the ex-Service men from the St. John Hospitals, was carried through under Sir Herbert' s control, and the Priory settled down to its proper business of developing its peace organisation, both in Association and Brigade directions, and with a steadily increasing support year by year.
In June, 1926, the New Charter of the Order was granted by His Majesty the King. This charter contained specific words recognising and protecting the rights and privileges of the Priory for Wales within the Principality.
In January, 193 I, Sir Herbert Lewis died. He had been in indifferent health for some years and he had in addition suffered the crushing calamity of the loss of both his sons, one of whom was in the Army and one in the Air Force, and Lord K ylsant, with the full approval and support of the Welsh Chapter and the Executive and other Committees, appointed the Hon. John H Bruce, of Aberdare, to succeed Sir Herbert as Principal Secretary and Commissioner for Wales.
Some years before 193 I, the Priory had received a most beneficent donation of £30,000 from Lady Dundonald, as her personal recognition and appreciation of the valuable work which it had been carrying on.
Soon after the new Principal Secretary had taken office, it became evident that there were various matters arising out of the official regulations of the P riory which required consideration and probable revision
For instance, under the original regulations the Priory for Wales had the right to grant its own Priory distinctions, which, if exercised, would undoubtedly have created friction and difficulty between those receiving distinctions
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This right was never exercised.
It was further pointed out that with the development of the organisation in England from Headquarters, on lines in the same direction as those laid down for the establishment of the Priory in Wales, it was inconvenient and perhaps mutually harmful that the Welsh Priory should go direct to Government Departments without consultation with their Parent Body.
• Consultations with regard to these matters were carried through between the new Principal Secretary and St. John's Gate with the utmost cordiality, and in November, 1932, the new regulations were formally approved and confirmed by Chapter-General and the Grand Prior.
Another milestone in the march of progress and history of the Priory.
In the meantime it was felt on all sides that some tangible mark of appreciation of the work of the late Sir Herbert Lewis should be established, and as the result of private subscriptions permission had been granted to erect a Tablet in his memory in the Church of St. John the Baptist, Cardiff.
Tuesday, the 16th May, 1933, formed a red-letter day for the Priory.
On that day H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, the Prior, visited Cardiff and graciously unveiled the Memorial Tablet in St. John's Church, and afterwards invested nearly two hundred persons with the insignia and distinctions which they had become entitled to as the result of direct services to the work of the Order through the \Welsh Priory.
If, as many believe, it is permitted to the spirits of those who have gone before to have some cognizance of the results of their efforts during life, those of our brothers and sisters who have passed to the Great Beyond must be able to view with gratitude and justifiable pride the solid establishment and development of the great work which they so happily contributed to in regard to the munificent work of the Order in Wales being carried out by the Priory.
And so the Priory goes steadily forward on the next stage of its existence with new regulations, under ' the guidance of Lord Plymouth and the new Principal Secretary and Commissioner, who has already proved so fully his sympathy, ability and strength in the guidance of her affairs, and has personally been instrumental in obtaining a grant of £2,750 from the Pilgrim Trust for the development of the Cadet Movement, both boys and girls, who appeared in their smart and workmanlike uniform so prominently on the occasion of the Prince's recent visi t.
The broad basis ot democracy upon which the Priory was founded has been adhered to and developed, and the members of the \"'Qelsh Chapter, the Executive Officers, and the members of the various Executive and Administrative Committees, are all imbued with that spirit of personal service which has come down through the centuries as the foundation and watchword of the Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem.
GENERAL INTEREST.
AMBULANCE ACTIVITIES IN NORTH WALES.
The Principal Secretary and Commissioner for Wales (the Hon. John H. Bruce) has been concentrating his energies on stimulating and developing the work in North
Wales; and in the course of two journeys made to the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society's Show at Aberystwyth in July, and to the Royal National Eisteddfod at Wrexham in August, inspected parades of St. John members in the counties of Cardigan, Merionethshire, Denbighshire and Montgomeryshire.
As in former years, the Ambulance Competitions and First Aid provisions at the Show at Aberystwyth were organised by the Priory for Wales, whose Principal Secretary was appointed to the office of Honorary Director of Ambulance. The occasion presented an excellent opportunity for testing the efficiency of the newly-formed Aberystwyth Nursing Division, the members of which were in charge of one of the two first aid tents erected on the grounds, which were patrolled by St. John men; and. at the other tent members of the No. VI Cardigan Detachment of the British Red Cross Society were in attendance.
The ample provisions made were by no means unnecessary .
No less than 130 cases were attended during the three days and a number of the injuries were of such a serious nature that the ambulance car ,which is maintained and run by the Aberystwyth Division, was called upon on several occasions to remove patients to either home or hospital.
The Judges for the three competitions were Dr. J. M. Wilson (Trecynon) and Dr. W. G. Williams (Cardiff); and the following teams proved successful :-
Class 3.-" Arnallt Jones" Shield for St. Jolm nO] Car/ets "
1St. Fishguard and Goodwick Cadets Divisi on.
The presentation of the trophies and prizes was performed by the Countess of Lisburnc before a large gatl1ering, which included the President of the Show (the Rt. Hon. the Earl of Lisburne), who thanked thc ambulance men and nurses for their services on the ground, the Han. Director of Ambulance, the Chief Constable (:\11'. Stc\.-(.n Jones), the Judges and Competition ecretary (Mr. \,\'. Mabon Abraham). The Hon. John Bruce addressed the competitors, who were lined up in front of the Grand Stand, and expressed the gratitude of the Priory for Wales to the Council of the Society and the Secretary (Captain T. A. Howson) for the encouragement afforded to ambulance workers by the inclusion of Ambulance Competitions in the programme of the Annual Show.
The Aberystwyth Divisions assembled at the Town Hall on the evening of the 27th July for its first in spection by the Commissioner for Wales; and the presencc of a fully equipped Nursing Division, in charge of Lady Superintendent Mrs. C. M. Lewis-Evans, was largely the result of efforts made by Superintendent A. Evans, who was congratulated particularly on the excellent services being rendered in the maintenance of the Home Service Ambulance Car.
The Blaenau Festiniog Ambulance Division and Cadet Unit, which have a combined strength of 99, paraded in the Park on Saturday, July 29, where the Commissioner for Wales was received by Mr. Charles Phibbs, Commissioner for Merionethshire, the Lady President, Mrs. lnge, and representatives of the local public. The Inspecting
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Officer congratulated the Unit on the progress made, particularly on the smart appearance of the Cadet Division and was pleased to announce the offer of a cup for annual competition in the county. He presented a Certificate of Honorary Life Membership of the Priory to Dr. G. Pari Huws, thanking him for his services as Honorary Lecturer over a period of many years.
On the 31st July, the Commissioner for Wales inspected the Penrhyndeudraeth Division, which also maintains a Home Service Ambulance car, and is now arranging to develop its activities by the formation of a Cadet Unit.
The Commissioner for Denbighshire, Dr. C. E. Salt, assembled the Denbighshire Divisions on Sunday, Augus(6, when the Hon. John Bruce also inspected the second ambulance car which the Wrexham Division recently purchased. The Rhos, Duffryn, Maelor Rhos and Flint Divisions were inspected on Wednesday, August 9, and the Welshpool Ambulance and Nursing Divisions on August 4, when they learned with great pleasure that the Earl of Powis had promised a Cup for Montgomeryshire
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Nelson Comp etitions.-Ten Senior teams and fourteen Cadet teams entered for the annual competitions promoted by the Nelson Division, which drew a large gathering to the Unionist Hall on the 15th J ul y. The presence of the Centre Chairman, Colonel H. E. M. Lindsay, c.B., was specially pleasing and the attendance of Assistant Commissioner, Captain F. P. Robathan, M.C., as a representative of the Priory, was greatly appreciated. Dr. A. M. Robertson and Dr. Tudor Williams judged the senior competition in which the Brecon Police Team secured a further success and was awarded the Gronow Cup. The Shield, presented by Captain D. G. Richards, was won by the Treharris Cadet Team. The trophies and prizes were presented by Captain Robathan, who complimented the elson Division on the organisation of an excellent contest.
Llangeinor A i m R ealised.-A large gathering witnessed the official opening of the Llangeinor Ambulance Hall on July 22. The event marked the fulfilment of a long-felt need, and was brought about by the voluntary efforts of the members, who have erected a suitable building at a cost of little more than £ 100, on a site placed at their disposal by the Ogmore and Garw Urban District Council. The ceremony was performed by Mr. J. P. Maitland (Chief Agent of the Dunraven Estate), who was supported by Mr. W. J. Allen, Mr. Shad Williams, Dr. Williams, Mr. J. Roberts, Mr. Charles Gunter and Mr. L. Prosser; and a large parade of members of the Llangeinor and neighbouring Divisions, in charge of Corps Secretary E. G. Howells, marched to the hall headed by the Pontycymmer and Blaengarw bands.
MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.
By the death on Jul y 21 of Colonel Sir Joseph Alfred Bradney, C.B., of Talycoed Court, Monmouthshire has lost one of its most outstanding personalities and the Priory for Wales a distinguished Commissioner. He was appointed to the Commissionership in 1930 and has been a representative Commander on Chapter since 1924; and it will be remembered with pride that one of Sir Joseph's last public appearances was the occasion of the inspection of two thousand members of the Brigade by the Chief Commissioner, Major-General Sir John Duncan, K.C.B., C.M.G., C.V.O., D.S.O., at Tredegar Park on May 20.
The St. John Ambulance Brigade was represented at the funeral by Assistant Commissioner Captain S. T. Beard, O.B.E., Staff Officer G. H. Nelms, Div. Supt. E. Harvey and members of the Abergavenny Division, while Mr. R. \'\filson Bartlett represented the Priory for Wales. Mr. A. G. E. J. Fudge, Deputy Commissioner for Wales, attended the memorial service held on August 3 as the representative of the Priory.
CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.
On Sunday, July 9, the Deputy Lady Superintendent-inChief for Wales, Lady Lewis, O B.E., inspected the urses and the Commissioner for Cardiff, Mr. James A. Wilson, the Ambulance Units of the Barry and District Corps. The First Aid Hut at Barry Island was subsequently inspected. One case was brought in for attention while the visitors were present; and the records showed that to the beginning of July this year 700 cases had been treated at the Hut, where an average of 1,500 cases pe r season are dealt with. Lady Lewis visited the Children's Creche on the beach, where over 400 children have been attended to this year. The Medical Cotnforts Depot was also inspected, and Lady Lewis presented Mrs. Mia Lucas with her Service Medal Bar, awarded for twenty years' service.
The Penarth First Aid Station was inspected on July 16 by Lady Lewis, who was extremely plea sed with the useful work which is being carried on ver y sat.isfactorily by the Penarth Nursing Division
BOROUGH OF RHONDDA C E NTRE
The Annual Centre Competitions were held at Penygraig on Saturday, July 8, when Mr. H. M. Ingledew, Honorar y Solicitor to the Priory for Wales, presided; and amon g those present were the Centre President, Mr. H. H. Evan s, the Lady President, Lady (Rhys) Williams and Sir Rh ys Williams, Bart., K.C., D.S.O., Dr. J. D. Jenkins, the Rev. D. Davies, the Commissioner for the Rhondda, Captain T. E. Richards, Assistant Commissioner George Payne, Staff Officer T. J. Evans, Corps Officers W. Morgan, H. J. Hill, \'1/ R. Matthews, J. S. Jones, J. M. Jones, and W. Walters, Lady Divisional Superintendent Mrs. G. Payne and others.
Seven teams of men representing the four Corp s competed for the" Sir Charles Warren" shield, which was won by the Tonypandy Police. The" Miskin Manor " shield was won by the Cambrian Colliery Nursing team; the Mrs. H. H. Merrett cup for girl cadets and Gwladys Richards cup for bo ys were awarded to the Llwynypi a Cadet Nursing team and the Lad y Lewis A . Cadet Ambulance team respectively. Through the ge n ero sit y of the Manager of Messrs. Woolworth's Stores, Penygraig, the members of the first two teams in each of the Cadet Competitions were presented with a small pocket outfit, iodine pencil and smelling salts. The Hurly-Davie s Cup for the best drilled Division was awarded to Cwmparcthe Judge in this contest being Lt.-Colonel C. G. ColeHamilton, C.M.G., D.S.O., Commis sioner for Brecknockshire. The Judges in the other competitions were Dr G. S. Phillips, Gwaun-cae-Gurwen; Dr. C. A. Bence, Rumney; Dr. A. J. Fraser, Clydach Vale; Dr. J. H. Watts on, Gilfach Goch and Corps Secretary T. Aubrey Rees, T reharris.
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" ARBITRARY' ) FIRST - AID.
In our September issue we published a letter from Captain A. N. Cahusac, M.e, Chief Secretary, Ambulance Department of the Order of St. J oh11, in he said :- " Members of the medical professlOn who undertake to lecture and examine for the St. John Ambulance Association should adhere strictly to the contents of its Textbook whatever their personal opinions may be, and likewise holders of St. John's certificates, unless they receive instructions from their employers to the contrary, will be expected by the St. John Ambulance Association to disregard instructions emanating from other sources ... "
The at issue w.as an instruction emanating from an lnstHut10n havlng no connection with any St. John organisation in which it was laid down or suggested that some method, other than that laid
down in our official t ex tb o ok should, or mi g ht , be used in tr eatin g cases of f ractured s pine.
The Chief Secre ta ry-who se bu siness it i s to see that such independent o pinion shou ld n o t affe c t the training org anisation of the St. John mbulan ce Association- wrote us officially i n o rd e r t h at t here might be no effect on the mind s o f Asso ciati o n or Brigade members.
It is with some reg ret therefo re that \.v e p u bli s h a letter in this issue from Sir John Lumsden , Commissioner of the St. John mbulance B r ig ade i n Ireland, which sug g es t s that Captain Cahu sac 's ruling is "arbitrar y."
We publish the letter becau se in our o pinion , o ne of the functions of this Journal is to make possi ble the free expression o f opinion on points of Firs t-id interest, providing those expressions are not contrary to the excellent spirit of discipline which has alway s been a foundation stone of the tradition of all St. John Organisations; but we must respectfu ll y express surprise that it should be considered b y anyone that Captain Cahusac's insistence that th e St. John Textbook should be adhered to in the sp irit and the letter, is "arbitrar y ."
Medical men, like ev er y on e else, ha\-e their o \.\' n personal opinions, but the y will be the first t o ag ree that there must be a definite standard o f teachin g and instruction. If ever y arm y subal tern we r e to teac h his platoon his own methods of drill, the battali o n parade would be a strang e, exhausting and bewi lderin g sight.
The St. John Ambulance Association Textbook is the official and authoritative basis of First Aid teaching and practice. The St. John Ambulance Association's certificate qualifies First-Alders to cc practise" first-aid provided they practise what the Association has taught them. If they practise anything else, their certificate does not protect them from the results of such unauthorised practice.
The Chief Secretary, in stressing this point, is not at all "arbitrary." He is merely doing his dut y
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Vol. 6. No. 10. OCTOBER, 1933.
Talks on First- Aid
By A. T. LAKIN, M. B.
4 -REvISION A D CRITICISM
The work that has been done must be constantly revised. The dictionary defines "revise" as "to look over," "to alter," "to amend," but, if we think about it, we find that these definitions are part only of a revision. "Revise" is "to look over with a desire-nay, a determination to improve," and it is the" determination to improve" that must be stressed in our work, and the reason why we must keep revision of work already done constantly before our minds. Work can be revised anywhere and at any time providing there is a paper and pencil handy-never try to revise " in your head" onlycheck the revision by writing it down, and use those odd five minutes that are wasted so often.
Revision has three distinct uses :-
1. To keep our knowledge fresh.
2. To improve methods and knowledge.
3. To keep the mind alert. (" Physical jerks" for the brain.)
In addition to the revisions of team work and bandaging, " snapshot questions" are a useful means of revision and keeping the men mentally alert. I have a collection of about 400 cards (the accumulation of years), and there is a question on practical work on each card, and these cards are given to the men; it was simply a device to save me time and trouble in thinking out questions originally. If the question is answered correctly and is known to the team, then the card is replaced at the bottom of the pile; if the answer is not known or the work is not done neatly, then the card is placed near the top, so that it will come up again at an early date A rubber band or box will keep them in order-mine are kept in a box labelled" Quiz Box First Aid." It is quite useful for filling in odd minutes, and it often creates a lot of interest. Simple questions are the best, because they are often overlooked in the usual rush after the big things, and the big things are, after all, only a number of simple things banded together. Here are some of the questions :-
Why do you apply warmth to the abdomen in cases of Apoplexy?
Apply digital pressure to the Anterior and Posterior Tibial arteries.
Why' do you keep the elbow back in treatin g Fracture of the Clavicle?
Give the signs of a dislocation.
Why do you get numbness in a dislocation and not in a fracture?
In what cases does the patient object to you opening the eyes?
What is an emetic?
Apply a bandage for wound on the back of the chest.
In Fracture of the Jaw, should the patient be able to put out his tongue?
Why do you elevate the limbs in Collapse after H::emorrhage ?
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Competition Work. (Continued.)
In cases of Drowning, why must you restore Breathing before stimulating the Circulation?
When do you apply a narrow bandage?
Why should you keep the head to one side 1n treating Insensibility?
In treating poisoning by Carbo'lic Acid, why do you give Epsom Salts in Milk before applying the general rules?
What is a tourniquet?
Closely associated with reV1SlOn is criticism of the work that has been done. The majority of people think of criticism as finding fault simply and solely, and it is not. The easiest thing in the world is to find fault with the doings of other people, and that is the reason so many people are anxious to find fault with others, but they themselves are always right; this is the characteristic that enables us to distinguish the fault-finder from the critic who is anxious to help us to do and give better work. "Any fool can destroy, but it needs a clever man to pull down and then reconstruct a better building," and this applies quite as much to our work as to any other, and will give a guide as to the method of dealing with the fault-finder, which must be the rule" If he destroys, then he must reconstruct." Only in this way will you get helpful criticism, and keep out that bane of all good work- the fault-finder.
If the leader or captain are" always finding fault," they will only dishearten their men and prevent them doing the work to the best of their ability. It is a safe rule to forbid criticism of any kind whilst the team is at work, and when the work is done, allow only constructive criticism. It is not an earthly bit of use to say" That bandage (or whatever the work is) is wrong" and leave it there. The better way is to ask the reason for applying the bandage in that fashion, and from the reasons given the motive ma y be found, and then demonstrate the proper method, and if you can take the reasons, and show the futility of them by a better method, then your constructive criticism will not only have corrected the fault, but also have shown the wisdom of careful reasoning and thought before action. Give the men credit for thinking even if their actions turn out faultily. A bit of praise is a wonderful stimulant, especiall y if bestowed in front of the team. Praise in public, blame in private is a good method.
If the leader can persuade a First Aider in whom all the team have confidence to watch the team at work, and to comment on the work afterwards, it will be a splendid help, and if he allows the team to " fire" questions at him as well, you have been lucky in your choice, and put his name into your notebook for future visits. It is advisable to allow the team to become accustomed to someone watching their work closely, then they will not worry so much about the judge when competing
The St. John Ambulance Brigade News.
No.1. (PRINCE OF WALES ) DISTRICT.
Commissioner :-
Lt.- Colonel
FRANCIS A. BROOKS, M.D.
OBITUARY. DISTRICT ORDERS.
It is with much regret the Commi ssio ner has to announce the death of Dr. H. R. Harle,- o. 28 Harrow Division who died after an operation appendicitis. Dr. Harle; has done. some good work in the Brigade, and will be greatly mIssed by all who knew him. Through his death the Brigad e ha s lost a loyal supporter.
Classes for Women, commencing on Thursoar, September 28, at 7 p.m. Hon. Secretary: Lady District Officer Miss A. M. Walker Acol Road N.W.6. ",
All applications for joining these classes should be addressed to the Hon. Secretary concerned. W. GOODLEY, Captain, C ommissiomr. Headquarters: TO, Berkley Street, St. John's Lane, E.C. 1.
No. DISTRICT.
No. 93 (FINCHLEY) A}'fBULANCE DrvI SIO
On August 19-20, members of the Divi sion arranged a week-end camp at the cross-roa d s, El stree Hill, and the experiment was voted b) all who took parr a great success. lfol some twenty members participated, with additional from Edgware Division, including Divi sional Supenntendent J. Standingford and Divi sion3.1 Officer
AR11LEY A D WORTLEY DIVISIO
Leflfo RighI: Corporal H Taylo r, Ambulance Officer W. E. Div. Superintendent E. D Glo ver, DIV. Surgeon Dr. ]. E. Rusby, D lv. Surge on Dr. A. C. Haddow, Dlv. Surgeon Dr. J. WI. \Vood, Reserve Corp Superintendent A. Edd ison, Ambulance Officer P. ]. Moreton.
NEW DrvISIO s AND SECTIONS
The following Section has now been sanctioned by the Chief Commissioner :No. 12 I. Richmond Division (Barnes Section), with efFect from August I, 1933.
BRIGADE I SURANCE SCHElIfE.
Divisions who have not yet insured their members under th.is scheme should obtain information from the Comm.issioner regarding same. It is advisable that all members should be insured by their Divisions, to cover accidents that may occur whilst on Brigade duty.
CLASSES IN FIRST Am.
For t?e of those interested, the following Classes 1n First Aid to the Injured will be held at No. District Headquarters, St. John Ambulance Brigade, o. 10 and r I, Berkley Street, Clerkenwell, E.c. 1. Classes for l1fen, commencing on Monday, September 25, at 6.30 p.m. Hon Secretary: District Officer
C. E. Bower, 10, Berkley Street, E.C. 1. 257
C. T. Osborn, who spent the greater part of Sunday with the T?e Public Duty Officer visited the camp and paId part1cular attention to the discipline being observed. The work undertaken embraced a rOJ.d patrol and transport to a field hospital, the Di strict Officer acting as judge.
o. 94 DIVI SIOl
An addition to the Road ervice cherne wa s marked by the opening of the station at ew Road, Dagenham. The hut is divided into two sections, one being used as a recreation- room for those on duty, and the other as a reception-room for patients. The first aid room is compactly equipped for any emergency, and po sesse a bed.
The hut was formally opened by Councillor \Y. C. farkham, J.P., who was accompanied by .Mrs. Markham, in th e preser:ce of the Senior Officers of No. District and representatives of the Dagenha m Council and local Public Services_
CADET DIVISION.
On Saturday, August 5, the Division went into summer camp at Dovercourt Bay, on a site adjoining the beach. Tents were erected, and everyone settled down by 2. p.m. Contact was established with Coventry and Nuneaton Cadet Divisions, who were encamped a short distance away, and arrangements made for various combined events of sporting and social character. On the Friday an interDivisional First Aid Competition was held, the tests set by Divisional Surgeon Phelan being of a most practical character The Surgeon was agreeably surprised at the knowledge displayed by the teams. Nuneaton were placed first by a small mar gin over Dagenham, with Co v entry a close third. Silver spo o n s were presented to the winners by Mrs. E Howard.
ex t year ' s camp has been arranged at Dovercourt, "'.v hen it is hoped to renew acquaintance with Coventr y and uneaton.
has lately been very busy, and the demand for the services of the staff shows that their presence is quite justified.
The Hut was opened on June 3, and since then, up to 7 p.m. last evening, no fewer than 2. 16 cases had been dealt with. Of these, 104 have been since July 29, from which date the Hut was opened every day for the holiday season.
WARWICKSHIRE.
No. 3 DISTRICT.
A successfu l Flower Show was held again this year, on August 26, by the Binley and District Corp s in aid of the Ambulance and Cadet Divisions.
COLNE.
Twel ve m embe rs of Coalville have the proud record of 267 yea r s service between them . The y are Superintend ent E. H. Green, 33 year s ; Ambulance Officer G.
Nine teams entered the squadron competition for the Wilkinson" Challenge Shield, the winners were Brierfield" A," with 316 points.
In the Ladies' Nursing Competition there were 21 competitors, the winner being Miss Olive Strickland, of Ripon, with 2 10 points She received the " Mary Wilkinson" Rose Bowl.
The judg es were Dr. Quinn, s tretcher work; Dr. Flack, oral; and District Officer Dr. Clegg, individual tests, for th e squadron co mp etiti o n s, t he nursing competition judg es being Dr. Sykes , o r al; Dr. M etcal fe, fir st aid individual work; and urse Ounsw o rth, of elson, nursing tests.
A fter th e comp etitions the p rizes w er e presented by the Mayor ess (Mrs Hu sband), wh o w as acc o mpanied b y the Mayo r, Mr. J. H. S. Ait ke n pr es iding B A RROW.
The Barr o w Divis i o n h ad t wo fi rs t aid t ents on Bigger Ba n k d uri n g Aug ust week.
CLITHEROE.
Accring ton, Padiham, Blackburn, Read and Sim o ns tone, Whalle y and Clitheroe w ere r epres ented at an a ss embly which m et at Whalle y f o r a r o ute m arch, und er the command of Corp s W yllie, of the Ac cringt o n Co rp s
Led b y th e Accring t o n Pip e Band, t h e m arch was via Wiswell and P endle to n , and t hr o u g h the boro ugh t o the A mbulance Hall in Church Brow , w h ere tea was serve d b y m emb ers o f th e Clith eroe N u rs i ng D ivisio n Maj or M ac ke n zie, Dist ric t O ffi cer was prese
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of th e Briga d e C RAWSHA"VBOOTH
F or five years in succession the Crawshawbooth D ivisio n h as won the " L ad y T ri ckett" Shield, and this year, i n
Annual Inspec o n Sheffield Co rp s.
No. 2 DISTRICT.
WELLINGT ON.
An interesting evening was spent on Thursday at Nowers, the residence of Mr. John Pope, chairman of Wellington Urban District Council, and president of the Wellington and District Ambulance Society, the occa sion being the annual inspection of the brigade, and a competition for the challenge cup recently given by Mr. Pope.
The Division was inspected by County Officer S. J. Bailey.
Mr. Pope presented his cup to the winning team, which, he said, he did with great pleasure. He was sure the visitors must be proud to be winners in such keen competition. Wellington had just cause to be proud to own such teams of men who took care of sick people.
PORT SMO UTH.
Our beaches are not regarded as specially dangerous, either to swimmers or those who merely sit or promenade, but with so many thousands seeking their pleasure b y the seaside, there are bound to be many minor mishap s
That this is so is shown by the work which has been accomplished at the new Fir st Aid Hut on the Front . It
Jones, 20 years; Sergeant F. Allen, 33 year s ; Sergeant F. Bird, 33 ye!.r s ; Transport Sergeant J. J. Carson, 19 years; Secretary and Sergeant W 15 years ; Corporal F. Hornbuckle, 17 year s ; Corporal J. Bland, 23 years; Private R. Farn, 19 years; Private J. Underwood, 17 years; Private J. W Smith, 21 years ; and Private Smith, 17 years.
No. 4 (LANCASHIRE) DISTRICT. SALFORD.
Members of the Mancheste r and Salford Corps p erformed duty at the Ro yal Lancashire Agricultural Societ y Show held at Salford, Augu st 3-7, 1933, when 193 ca ses received attention
The cases treated included concu ss ion, cut finger s (catering staff), septic heel s stings, bites and scald s
BRIERFIEL D.
The Annual Ambulance and Nursing Competition in connection with the Nelson Centre of the St. John Ambulance Association took place in the Leeds Road School, Nelson, and attracted considerable interest. Competitors were present from all parts of Lancashire, and there wa s a large attendance of the public
The Bolt o n Co rp s w as in spect ed o n th e P o lice Sp o rt s Gr o und b y Co mmissi o n er WI G . Smith, O.B. E. , w h o w as a cco mpanied by th e Ma yo r a nd M ayo ress (Alderm a n and Mrs L o ma x) , A ssistant Commi ss io n er W . M axwe ll Re ekie, O.B.E., and District Offi ce r F. L o ma x, M.B .E. Fiv e hundred m emb er s paraded.
A fter th e insp ecti o n, Brig ade Ser v ice M edals w ere prese nt ed t o Co rp s Superin tendent L o we, Div isio n al Su rgeo n T. Sander so n, L ad y D ivi si o n al Sup erin te nd ent :Miss l ay , and Sergeant J \ 'V'i lkinso n ; and Ser vi ce M ed al Bars t o Divisi o n al Sup erint end en t C. 11.iller and \ v, R o utle dge , A mbulance Office r J. H olland, Sergeant S. Smith and Co rporal A . H ol t.
The Co mmiss io n er cong ratul at ed th e whole of th e Di vi sions o n th eir stand ard and effici enc y, and w as p lease d t o n o t e t h at B olt o n h ad th e thi r d la rges t Corp s in N o 4 (L ancashi re) Di stri ct. The M ayor spoke of the splendi d w o r k he h ad see n d ur in g th e aft e rn oo n 2 59
a d ditio n, wo n the " D aniel Hall" T rop hy at the outhEas t L an cashire R eview at Heywoo d T he dual success was cele bra t ed re cently by h oldin g a So cial Gathering w h en a sil ve r cup was p rese n ted to the D ivisio n by Messrs S. Syk es and F. H owso n, in commem oratio n of this year's dual achi evem en t Alderman D anie l H all presente d a ph o t ograp h of the" D aniel Hall" T rophy as a p erma n en t m em ory of the ir suc cess
'{10 RSTHO R E
U nd er t he au sp ices o f the \'1orsth orne ursing D.ivision a meeting was h el d in the Coun ci l chool, when an ext remely interesting experiment was carrie d out before t he Amb ulance Sisters of th e D ivisions an d friends , including memb ers of t h e Ambulance D ivision , by D r. D avi d son, th e D ivis ional Surgeon. T he subject was" The Circulat i o n of the Bl ood," as actually illu trate d in the hind leg of a li ving frog un d er a powerful microscope . D r. D avidso n afterwards spoke on the benefits of the t. John Ambu lance Brigade movement in general. At the do e,
N orthe rn Cam p (Second week)
BOLTON.
a vote of thanks was proposed to Dr. Davidson by Miss Dalby, the Lady Superintendent.
WIGAN.
In connection with the Wigan Corps, a body of Blood Donors has been organised, and of these, Private Alex Naylor gave 18 02S. of blood .to a patierl:t at the Wigan Infirmary, and thereby saved his life. This is the fourth ransfusion given by members of the Corps.
SABDEN.
The First Annual Competition for the " Sir William Brass! M.P." Ambulance Shield, and the" Mary Agnes" Nursmg Trophy was held at Sabden. Members of the Padiham and District Corps assembled early in the afternoon, and, fo!lowing the Ambulance Queen, marched the vIllage to the meadow, kindly lent for the Mr. R. Hindle, J.P., where they were inspected by DIstnct Officer Major J. Mackenzie.
The team test was by Corps Surgeon R. J. Clarke, Blackburn, the mdividual by Divisional Surgeon T.. Y: Woods, Great Harwood; and the bandaging by DlvlSl onal Surgeon R. O. Davidson , Burnley. The results were :-
Hapton, 69 per cent.; Padiham, 6 per cent.; Sabden, 54 per cent.; Read and Simons tone, 53 per cent.
adjudicator in the Nursing Competition was Lady Dlv1s10nal Surgeon Miss E. Canfield, of Blackburn. The troph'y was won by Sabden Nursing Division, Padiham securmg second place.
PRESTON.
The annual first-aid competition of the Preston Corps for the Smith and Galloway Cups was held on Saturday at the Brigade Headquarters, Chapel Walks, Preston. Frenchwood, Leyland and Longridge D1vIs1 0ns had two teams each for the tasks, which were judged by Dr. G. G. Johnstone, M.e. Leyland Divi sion won the Cup, and Longridge took second place. Cadet J. Smgleton won the Smith Cup for the second time in succession.
The Mayor (Alderman !. H. e. Derham) attended. The cups and the awards will be presented to the winners at the annual inspection of the Corps.
SOUTHPORT.
A very successful s.chool of instruction for nurses was held at House, Southport, during August, when representatives attended from Dublin, Torquay, Newton Abbott, Market Drayton, Birmingham Nottingham Sl?alding, Doncaster, Newcastle, Westbury, Chester: L1verpool, Winsford, Morecambe, Todmorden, Rochdale, Barnsley, Port Sunlight.
The Commandant was Lady District Superintendent !drs. Tweedale, e.B.E., who was assisted by Miss PickerM.B.E., Miss Hilliard, of Pre ston, and Mrs. Jones, of LIverpool.
. Special Lectures were given by Colonel Leyland Orton, LIverpool; Dr. Morley, F.R.CS., Manchester; District Officer G. e. E. Simpson, O.B.E., Liverpool; and Miss Caldwell, of the Eversley College of Housecraft.
On Friday, August 25, Lady Perrott, R.R.e., Lady
Supe.rintendent-in-Chief, S.J .A.B., inspected the school, and m the afternoon sports were held.
On Sunday afternoon a drumhead service was held in Princes' Park. The parade was headed by the Roche Cadet Band, and the Service was conducted bv Canon W. E. Harston and attended by the Mayor of Southport (Councillor G. E. Hardman), Colonel Trimble, e.B., CM.G., and District Officer Colonel G. e. E. Simpson.
At the conclusion of the service the members were by Colonel Trimble, who congratulated them on the1r smart appearance, and thanked them for their devotion to. the. of the Order of St. John.
A collectIOn m aId of the Ophthalmic Hospital realised over £6.
Cadet Sergeant Richard Edgar Jenks, Liverpool North Cadet Division.
Cadet Sergeant Jenks captained the Cadet Team that won the Cadet Trophy of the NO.4 Lancashire District on two occasions, and last year the Fleetwood Fish Merchants' Shield. J:Ie has now to his laurels by winning an Open Major Scholarship In Mathematics, wonh £100 a
year, at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge; a Liverpool Senior City and a State Scholarship. up to the 1n the autumn, and will carry w1th him the best WIshes of all fellow First Aiders, Cadets and Seniors, in NO.4 Lancashire District.
o. 5 DISTRICT. WAKEFIELD.
The above Division, assisted by members from the Crofton Division, under Superintendent e. Gray, and members of the local Nursing Division, under Miss Briggs 260
and Miss Howard Hall, performed dut y at the Wakefield Gymkhana and Gala held in Clarence Park, on August 8, 1933, when approximately 20,000 people attended.
There were two fully-equipped first-aid tents, two nurses to each tent) who also cared for lost children.
Twenty-six cases were dealt with, chiefly minor wounds, wasp stings and faints. Two cases necessitated removal to hospital, one of which was detained.
The one detained was a little girl who had been brought to the first aid tent suffering from abdominal pains. As the nurses were temporarily absent for tea) Superintendent e. Gray's attention was drawn to the case, who gave a careful examination, and diagnosed suspected appendicitis, immediately secured a near-by motor-car, and sent the girl to hospital with all speed.
removed to the General Infirmary, and four to their homes in taxis.
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COMPETITION FOR THE" LAMBERT" SHIELD.
An extensive and keen interest has been taken in the final tests in this competition, in which most of the county Divisions had taken part. The trophy represents the collected gift of the Divisions to commemorate the long service of Lieutenant-Colonel Lambert as Assistant Commissioner for Lincolnshire, when he retired. The county has since been divided, having Assistant Commissioners for orth and South, consequently the contest is the keener. The Sou th now hold the shield for the second year, though the orth followed on their heels very closely.
LEEDS.
The members of the Leeds Corps had a very strenuous day on the occasion of the visit of Majesties the King and Queen to Leeds on August 2. 3, to open the new Civic Hall. The members paraded at 9 a.m. at the Mill Hill Schools, and were detailed in sections to the 13 ambulance stations along the seven miles of route which was taken by the Royal Procession. The crowd was so dense at one section near the Civic Hall and the Town Hall, and the cases became so numerous, that two additional stations had to be hurriedly arranged.
The Ambulance Stations were under the medical supervision of the Corps Surgeon, Dr. Rowling, and si."{ Divisional Surgeons, with Corps Officer Abbott, Corps Officer Fenton and Corps Renton supervising the duty along the route and the general arrangements of the stations. The number of members on duty was 47 Officers, 168 N.e.O.'s and men) II 3 Ambulance Sisters and six Cadets-a total of 334 members. A good number of those on duty sacrificed their day's wages to do this duty because it was not proclaimed a general holiday. The number of cases attended during the day was 678, mostly faints or crushed fingers or toes, but ten cases had to be 261
The final tests were held last month at Lincoln Corps' headquarters, the examiners were: Team, Dr. Thomas, of Retford; individ.lal, Dr. Hadley Lincoln, Corps Surgeon. Lieutenant-Colonel F. S. Lambert presented the shield to the Stamford Captain; and Mrs. Lambert handed a barometer to each of the winning members in the presence of an interested assembly, which included the Assistant Commissioners for orth and South Lincolnshire, Colonel Fisher and Captain Armstrong.
o. 6 DISTRICT.
EAST RIm G COUNTY.
" MAJOR CARVER" CUP CO}'IPETITION.
A formidable afternoon's work presented itself to the judges, Dr. J. Eric Crooks, who took the team test; Dr. Chas. A. Dean and Dr. J. G. Lindsay, who took the individual tests, on September 2, when 17 first aid teams met at the R.E. and Signals Barracks, Hull, kindly lent for the occasion by the East Riding Territorial Association, to compete for the "Carver" Cup, presented by
Cadet Sergeant Richard Edgar Jenks.
RIPON URSING DIVISION AT FOUNTAI S ABBEY.
Major Carver, M. P . The whole of the tests were devise d to emphasise the ne cessity for observation, tact an d r esource in first aid work.
The competing teams, with the marks they obtained, were as follows :-1, East Riding Police, Brough D ivision, 216 marks; 2, D ock Engineers, L.N.E. R. , 199 marks; 3, Hull East, L. .E. R ., r86t marks; 4, Newland Colliery, 1761 marks. Other competing teams were: D airycoates No. 2 L.N.E .R., East Riding P olice (P ocklington D ivision), New Holland Stores, L.N E .R., New Holland Ferry, L.N E.R , Grimsby Borough P olice, Whitwood Colliery, Immingham Electric, L.N E .R ., Hull P olice, L.N.E .R ., East Riding Police (D riffield D ivision), Hull City P olice, Mechanical Engineers, L. T.E R , D airycoates No. I, L.N.E.R., East Riding P olice (\Vithernsea D ivision) .
Mrs. WI H Carver presented the Cup to the winning team-that from the Brough Division of the East Riding Police, and also prizes to the individual members.
CHUR C H PARADE AT EW HOLLAND.
With the approval of the Commissioners of No. 5 D istrict and of the East Riding Count y, our comrades of the ew Holland Division "ov er the water," that is, across the Humber, extended a hearty invitiaton to the members of the Hull Corps to join them in th eir annual Church Parade Service on Sunda y afternoon, September 10. This interesting invitation was much appreciated, and well supported, and helped to seal the comradeship that exists between the two adjacent units in the work of the Brigade No . 7 DISTRICT. HEREFORD.
Through the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Murray, the Annual Inspection and Re-examination of the Hereford City Ambulance and ursing Divisions took place in the beautiful grounds of Dinmore Manor, on Sunday, September 10.
The morning was devoted to "field" exercises, in which the members of the Hereford detachment of Rover Scouts participated by acting as casualties, being scattered over the countryside, and being collected and brought in over all kinds of terrain.
After lunch, a service was held in the ancient preceptory chapel of St. John of Jerusalem, which adjoins the Manor, when the Dean of Hereford, D r. Waterfield, preached a sermon specially addressed to the members of the Brigade
Tea was then served to all present, a large number of the general public being entertained, Mr. Murray's hospitality apparently being extended to all comers.
Later there was an exhibition of life-saving and resuscitation at the large open-air swimming pool.
Among those present during the afternoon were Lord Hereford, Mrs. Underwood (County Association Secretary), J. P. L. Thomas, Esq. (M.P. for Hereford), RearAdmiral Loder Symonds and Colonel Thornycroft (County Commissioners Rovers and Scouts respectively), .1.150 the Mayor and Chief Constable of Hereford
The greatest thanks are due to Mr. and Mrs. Murray fOI: this latest expression of th eir unfailing interest in all that appertains to " St. J oho."
1fANNINGTREE
262. N o. 10 DISTRICT.
After t hirty years of fl ou rishing existence, th e Man nio gtree D ivision h as just rea ched another m ilestone in its path of progress by the estab lishing at Manningtree of a mo dern and we ll-equipped ambulan ce station .
The establishing of this station came about through the kindness of Brigadier-General B. Atkinson, the owner, and Mr. G. Gilbert, the tenant, who allowed the Manningtree D ivision to repair and fit up one of the entraoce lodges to old Mistley Hall.
Since the time wheo the D ivision was formed in 1902, and in spite of the fact that the district is mainly rural, the D ivision has managed to keep going, and a regular supply of fresh recruits has enabled the D ivision to keep up its full strength of 25 members.
The Manningtree D ivision is one of the oldest in Essex. A few of the original members are still in the D ivision, Couoty Surgeon Dr. S Bree, Superintendent E. J. Lovell and Ambulance O fficer \V E. Salmon being among this number.
The D ivision received a visit of inspection at their new headquarters from Mr. H. Langley Jones, the Assistant Commissioner for the County of Essex.
The annual meeting and dinner in connection with the No. 5 District Sergeants' Mess has been arranged to take place at Mansfield (Notts.) this year, and is to be held on October 28, 1933 (Saturday)
Will all Warrant Officers and Sergeants who intend to be present at the dinner please send t heir names and addresses to the Hon. Secretary, Sergeant E. Hatfield, 7, Peashill Street, R awmarsh, R otherham, not later than October 21, so that the necessary arrangements can be made for the convenience of every mem b er.
Circulars will be sent to all members whose name and address is known by the Secretary Earl y application will b e appreciated Yours faithfu ll y, E. HATFIELD, Hon Secretary
FIRST AID CLASSES FOR LADIES.
A course of six lectures will b e given by Dr. W. B enton a t St Frideswides Hall, Follett Street, P oplar, E 14, on Wednesdays, commencing October 18, at 8 p.m. Enrolment night October I I. Fee for the course (including examination), 3S. 6d.
All enquiries to Miss Cook, 8 I, Katherine R oad, East Ham, E.6, or Miss Moss, 150, Kerbey Street, Poplar, E . 14.
Interesting Case Reports.
By N CoRBET FLET CHE R, M. A ., M B. , B.Chir. (Ca obl b), M.R.C.S
.• etc., A ssis tant-Surg eon-in-Chief, The St. Jo hn Ambulance Brigade
CASE R EPORT o. 69 - The Assistant Commissioner in charge of Eastern Area, No. (Prince of Wales' s) District, reports the efficient performance of first aid in the following circumstances:On March 13 a man employed at Sewag e Works, Warley, Upminster, struggled home to his cottag e and collapsed, but managed to say somethin g about four others. The Upminster Volunteer Fire Brig ade, of which Private F. F. Carter, of No 46 (Ilford) Division, is a member, wa s called. Priv ate Carter g athered up available S J.A.B. kit on the wa y A rriving at the scene of the accident, where three men were in a sewerag e manhole o v ercome b y fumes, he descended the manhole, but was ov ercome and brou g ht up, he having no gas mask, but only a handkerchief tied over his mouth and nose. The Romford Fire Bri g ade then arrived from Warley Barracks with g as masks, which were later proved useless. Private Carter made a second descent, and, with the aid of tw o Romford firemen and oxyg en, g ot out one man. Dr. Alastair Bain, the Section Surg eon, was present and administered ox yg en, while Private Carter performed artificial respiration for 40 minutes. Si g ns of life being apparent, the patient was taken b y ambulance to hospital, Carter carr yin g on artificial respiratio n durin g the jo urn ey . So me time later it was learne d that, unfortunatel y, the man had since died.
On arrival at the w orks ag ain, the second man had b een rec ove red, but dead, b y th e Romford firemen, who had g one. Carter decided to have another try, and his chief allowed it. He went down in a gas mask to endeavour to locate the last man, but, the mask not workin g , he ag ain had to be brought up, but got the position before bein g affected. After a while he recovered, descended ag ain, and was successful in recoverin g the man, who was now dead. Private Carter, unfortunately was laid up for a fortnight owing to effects of f umes.
COMMENT - As a story of pltlck and p ertinacity this Case R eport 1votlid be hard to beat rr7 e, therefore, tender our cordial cong ratulations to Private F. F. C arter, 1'IJho for this dqy's Tvork 1vas among st the jive al1 arded the Bronze M eda! of the Rq)lal Humane Society
Questions and Answers.
ANTISEPTICS FOR WOU D .
C. P. (East Perth, Australia) .-I would be glad if you could inform me as to the respective merits of Iodine and Acriflasine as first aid dressings, and also as to the antiseptic which the B rigade At-Home carry in their kits.
Both the mild Tincture of Iodine and a solution of Acriflasine (I in 1,000) are excellent antiseptics in em ergencies for ge neral application to wounds and raJv surfaces to prevent sepsis. Th e form er is th e official prep aration wed by the Brigade At-Home.
N. C. F. OF BLISTERS.
M. B (Port smouth) - I shall welcome yo ur aqv ice as to the first aid treatment of blisters on the feet caused b y friction of shoe ag ains t skin, ( I ) when skin is not broken, and (2 ) when blister has burst and skin has been rubbed off. The Tex t-book does n o t adv i se a s to treatment; and I find that fir st aide r s h o ld man y and variou s opinions W o uld it be w ro n g t o appl y b o ric ointment o n lint? I sho u ld n ot , of co ur se , snip o r prick th e bli ster.
T he T ext-boo k does advise as t o t reatment of blister s due to friction; alld t he general t reatment laid d01VfZ on p. 128 applies t o t reatment o f bli s te rs as second degree burns. On t his score it 1v ou/d not be per missible t o use bo racic ointment, lvhich used to jigure in T ext-book as a suit able dressing f or burns
N. C. F. E FFECTS OF
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P. B. (Cardiff) .-Recently I was told tha t the effects of drownin g are differ ent with m en and w o m en , and that a drown e d man floats " face d o wn" and a drowned w o man" fac e up." A s I suspe ct that m y colleag ue was pulling m y leg , I a sk yo u t o b e goo d enou g h to den y or co n fi rm this statement.
In a fatal case of d)'olJlJJing the borb' is sllbmerged tlntil the gases o f putrefaction accuJllulate in slljjicieJZt quantity to make t he specific gravity of t he bocfy less thall that of t he wate r in lvhich it lies . T his tlSually ocm)'s TJJithin one 1veek, 7vheJZ the bod)' rises t o th e s mface
Th e bodie s of lJI en , 1fll les s there i s an excess of abdominal fat , flo at i11 the prone p ositiotl, ]vith head an d limbs below -the level of t he 1vater-t bat i s , "face don'll " T he bodies of 1JJOtJletI h01veve r, on accolln t of the fatty tisslle in breasts and abdolll en , tfstlal0' fl oat in th e recum bent p osition-that . " fi I'll " S, ace 'Ir'
C. F.
Hon g Kon g .
Mr. A. iorris, Commissioner in charge of the Hong Kong District of the Brigade Overseas, regrets to announce the death of Ir. Chau Yue Tin g , who, during his lifetime, was a most enthusiastic and loyal supporter of the St. John Ambulance Bri g ad.e in Hong Kong and a member of the Finance Comrruttee. Members of the District Staff and Divisions of the B rigade attended the funeral in order to sh?w respect and appreciation of one of the Chinese h abitants who has done so much to help forwara t heir work.
Correspondence.
The Editor is pleased to receive and reply to letters dealing with Brigade activities and interests.
To the Editor.
DEAR SIR,- With reference to Captain Cahusac's letter in your September issue.
As a result of my experience as a teacher of Aid for close on thirty years, and that of hospital sura-eons and orthopredists with whom I have frequtntly discussed the question, I am convinced that the proper method of dealing with cases of suspected injuries to the dorsal and lumbar spine is transportation in the prone position. In accidents to the cervical spine the supine position, with sandbags under neck and at each side of head, should be used.
I am aware that the matter has been under the consideration of the Text-book Revision Committee, which decided not to alter the treatment laid down in the 38th Edition of" First Aid to the Injured."
At the annual meeting of the British Medical Association held in Dublin in July of this year, a paper recommending this method was read by Mr. W. S. Haughton, F.R.C.S., surgeon to Dr. Steeven's and Orthopredic Hospitals here, and we hope to publish a precis of this in the October or January number of The Irish Ambulance Gazette.
The "prone position" method was first recommended for our use by District Surgeon Seton Pringle, F.R.C.S.I. He has demonstrated its unanswerable advantage over and over again to the Divisions, and for the past two years it has been used in this District.
I cannot concur with Captain Cahusac's rather arbitrary suggestion in the last paragraph of his letter. We give the First Aid Syllabus to our lecturers as a guide, but I would consider it an impertinence to direct them what to teach.
I, therefore, agree with the circular emanating from the Leeds General Infirmary, with great respect to my friend Captain Cahusac, who, I realise, desires the qualification for the St. John Ambulance Association Certificate to be of a high standard and up to date.
These criticisms are made in the friendliest spirit, and I trust will be accepted in such.
Yours faithfully, JOHN LUMSDEN, Commissioner, Irish Free State District.
[We suggest that Captain Cahusac's remarks were not at all arbitrary. The Text-Book-being the TextBook-must be followed by Brigade members. We deal with this matter in this month's Editorial.-EDITOR.]
To the Editor.
DEAR SIR,-I should like to inform Captain C. H. Forster, in reply to his letter to you on pp. 235-6 of the current issue of the GAZETTE, that as Officers used to wear the sash on the left shoulder and Ser26 4
geants on the right shoulder, so that the respective ranks might be easily distinguished, so it been the practice for O.R.'s to carry the cane as laId down on pp. 46-7 of our Drill Manuel, i.e., ferrule to the rear.
Position of Cane when carried by Officers
Officers, on the other hand, carry it ferrule to the front, as shown in the accompanying diagram, was the instruction given to all Officers attending the Royal Review, Hyde Park, in June, 193 I. Yours faithfully, C. 1. ELLIS, Colonel, 5 urgeon-in-Chiej, St. John Ambulance Brigade.
To the Editor.
SIR,-The annual inter-sub-District competItIOns of the Railways and Harbours, St. John Ambulance Brigade, were decided at Bloemfontein on Saturday, July 8, and the results were as follows :-
"Price Shield" awarded to the Ambulance team .gaining the aggregate of marks in oral and individual, practical: 1st, Pretotla with 288 points; 2nd, Cape Town TransportatiOn Division, 242t; 3rd, Usakos Division, u8i; 4th, Greyville Division, 228i; 5th, East London Division, 219-}. Out of a possible 400 points.
" Duncan Cup," for individual work, was won Ambulance Officer R. G. Gimmell, of Pretotla Division.
The "Sir William Hoy" Trophy awarded to Nursing Divisions: 1st, Johannesburg Nursing Division, 269t points; 2nd, Port Elizabeth Nursing Division, 227t; 3rd, Cape Town Nursing Division, 222t; 4th, Durban Nursing Division, 204.t-·
The "Lady Hoy" Cup for individual nursmg efficiency was won by Ambulance Officer, Miss D. Broadbent, Johannesburg Nursing Division.
We all very much regret to hear of the resignation of Dr. Benner Hewatt as our Commanding Commissioner. During the twelve years of his command the Brigade has grown in numbers and efficiency, and tp-day has become an essential factor in the welfare of South Africa.
Lieutenant-Colonel W. B. Skinner, D.S.O., V.D., who has been appointed Commanding Commissioner, we all know, and feel sure that he will continue the good work.
Alpheus F. Williams, Esq., B.Sc., has been appointed Director of Ambulance, and we congratulate them both on their appointment.
Yours faithfully, F. C. RUMMER (" Springbok ").
To the Editor.
DEAR SIR,- With reference to the train accident that occurred at our Felixstowe Town Station on the 19th inst., I am informed that the Divisional Superintendent of the St. John Ambulance attended the scene, together with other members and rendered first aid to the injured persons.
On behalf of the Company I am pleased to take this opportunity of expressing appreciation for the and efficient assistance given on that occasion, which was of great help in alleviating the pain of the injured, and I shall be glad if you will kindly make this known to those who attended.
Again thanking you.
Yours faithfully, for C. J. SELWAY, C. F.
To the Editor.
SIR,-Re article in this month's GAZETTE on cc Saluting."
As a young Cadet Superintendent who realises the full value of our journal, I feel grateful to " District Superintendent" ( o. 2 District), and am sure that you, Sir, will further enlighten me re section 4 of the aforementioned article.
During my period of service in the R.A.M. C. I was tauo-ht that, if an officer passed me on the right side, °1 was to salute with my left and vice versa.
You state, Sir, that" one still sees left-hand salutes."
Am I to understand that, if there is no incapacity or inability, all salutes are to be with the right hand? It would appear so from your article and from instructions in " NIanual of Drill and Camping."
A reply to this in next month's Journal, or at your early convenience, would be very much appreciated.
[The salute will be given the right band whichever side the officer may be.-EDIToR.]
The Northern Camp
The first Northern Camp for Nursing Units of the Brigade and V.A.D. members opened on Saturday, August 19, at Eversley School, Southport.
The first to arrive were two Divisional Lady Superintendents from Dublin, they having crossed by the night boat. The advance party worked well in the morning, getting all the beds, etc., ready, and by 4.30 p.m., when tea was served, the 39 Officers and members attending the first week were all comfortably installed.
Although the numbers attending were not great (39 the first week and 3 I the second week, 70 in all), those attending came from a very wide area, Nos. 3,4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and the Irish Free State Districts being represented, so that the instruction given and the knowledge gained will be spread over a great part of the Brigade.
Those attending were proud to feel they were " pioneers."
The Camp throughout was a very one and a great success in evety way, and uruts are already forming camp clubs to enable more members to attend another year.
The Camp Commandant (Mrs. Tweedale, .C.B.E., J.P.) wishes to thank one and all for thelr loyal co-operation in helping to make the camp so happy.
:Mrs. Pickering, M.B.E., JP., District Officer o. 5 District was Assistant Commandant the first week, with Miss Dickson, County Officer, Chesrure, as second Assistant, and Mrs. Ritson, County Officer No. 6 District, was Assistant Commandant the second week.
Miss Sutcliffe, A.R.R.C., Todmorden, was Quartermaster both weeks.
Mrs. Hazeltine, Lady Superintendent, Lutterworth, took charo-e of the swimming and bathing parties the first -:eek, and IvEss Ashworth, 11,B., Spalding, the second week.
All these Officers worked well, and were exceedingly helpful.
The Matron was Miss Hilliard, of Preston, and the Sister Mrs. Jones, of Liverpool.
A ward of five beds and an operating theatre were equipped. Lectures were given each day,. and practical work by and. Sister. Everybody greatly apprecIated thelr helpful lnstruction ; they worked splendidly; we are grateful to both.
Cookery demonstrations and lectures were gi.ven by Miss Cauldwell, 1st Class I?iploma, Londo?, ill. a specially equipped roon:. !hirty passed the illvalid and camp cookery exammatIOn.
The use of the gas mask with drill, and 0e construction of a gas-proof room, was explamed by IvIrs. Tweedale.
Special lectures were given b y Col. D. e. Leyland Orton, T.D., M.R.e.S., on «The Army Medical Services in the Field, with special reference to the progress of a wounded man from the front line to the base and the Admission and Discharge Book on Active Service."
Mr. John Morley, M.B., late R. A.M .e., Manchester: «Anti-Septic Surgery in War-time Conditions," with lantern slides showing improvised hospitals and operating tents in Gallipoli.
Col. G. e. E. Simpson, O.B.E., T.D., F.R.e.S. : " Casualty Clearing Stations," with lantern slides.
The lantern was worked by Mr. Corcoran, of the Southport Education Committee, who very kindly lent the lantern.
Major J. H. Bayley, M.e., R.A.M.C., who was unable to attend, sent his paper on «Chemical Warfare" to be read. These special lectures were all very interesting and much appreciated; we are exceedingly grateful to the lecturers for their kindly interest and for giving us their valuable time.
Sunday morning, August 20, the members paraded and attended Service at St. Emmanuel Church.
Sunday afternoon, August 27, a Drumhead Service was held in Princes' Park.
Those attending Camp assembled at Chapel Street Station, where they were joined by detachments from Southport, Preston, Birkenhead and Chorley. Headed by the Roche Ambulance Cadet Band, they proceeded to the Cenotaph, where they formed up on either side and Mrs. Tweedale placed a wreath of remembrance there on behalf of those attending Camp.
On arrival at Princes' Park they were met by the Mayor of Southport (Councillor G. E Hardman, J.P.), who in a kindly speech welcomed them to Southport; Col. e. J. Trimble, e.B., C.M.G., V.D., D.L.; Col. G. E. Simpson, O.B.E., T.D., F.R.C.S., County Controller; and Canon W. E. Harston Morris, M.A., Victor of All Saints, who took the Service, and gave a very beautiful, inspiring address on "The Order" and its work.
The collection in aid of the Ophthalmic Hospital at Jerusalem amounted to £6 IS.
After the Service the Parade was inspected in line by Colonel C. J. Trimble, -accompanie d by Colonel Simpson, the Mayor of Southport, and Canon Morris. Colonel Trimble took the Salute in the March Past.
The Camp was inspected on Friday, August 25, b y Lady Perrott, R.R.e., Lady Superintendent-in-Chief, accompanied by Lady Tollemasche and Miss Helena Perrott. The Parade formed up on the lawn, where she was received with a General Salute, followed by inspection in line and March Past. She afterwards inspected the Camp. Various demonstrations were given, consisting of a case in the operating theatre, a tent bed, and practical work in the ward, cookery demonstration, First Aid team tests, and gas mask drill.
After lunch sports were held on the lawn, consisting of potato race, threading the needle, tug-of-war, etc.
Tea was served during an interval, and later the prizes for the various events were presented by Lady Perrott.
The pleasure side of the Camp was not neglected. Each afternoon or evening members had time at their disposal for visiting the many attractions in the town. The Corporation of Southport very kindly granted the free use of the sea bathing pool, the municipal tennis courts and golf links, and seats at the open-air concerts.
The beautiful effect of the coloured electric lights. in the trees in Lord Street were much admired.
Thursday evening each week the Southport Nursing Division entertained those attending Camp at a social evening at their Headquarters, when a very enj oyable evening was spent.
Two whist drives were held in Camp. Sports. were held again on Friday of the second week, when Mrs. Ritson presented the prizes.
Work, play and pleasure combined made the fortnight a thoroughly happy and enjoyable one.
Many friendships have been made, and on Saturday, September 2, the Camp closed, with hopes of meeting again another year.
Financing a Corps or Division.
By CORPS TRANSPORT OFFICER
JULIUS D. R UTTER, GUILDFORD.
From the commencement I strongly recommend a card index of all D onors and Subscribers be kept drawn up as follows :-
NAME CHA:--GE OF I\O ORESS
ADDRESS """
2.66
This index should be carefully kept and information added from time to time and thus save any annoyance to a subscriber, such as, for instance, asking for the renewal of their subscription if they have already informed you they have given their bankers instructions to continue the payments each June.
Locally, all gifts under lOS. are placed to Brigade account, and all sums over that amount gO .to the Transport account.
I should have mentioned that the Treasurer's letter is sent out with a convenient tear-off slip with the name and address of the addressee already written in and a note of the amount last given. Also an envelope for posting to the Treasurer. It pays to save as much trouble as you can-you are much more likely to receive your gift by return of post.
Earlier in this article I referred to Ambulance "Letters." Many Divisions issue these and find they are appreciated. I will illustrate the face and reverse of ours, which I feel sure will fully explain their use and utility.
FACE.
No. SD /C. Subscriber
Issued. Expires
No. SD /C THIS " LETTER" I AVAILABLE TO Subscrib er
JLttter>
$&. 30bn Bmbularrce BOROUGH OF GUILDFORD CORPS.
Corp. Transport Officer; Co rp. Superiotendent: JULIUtI D. RUTTH:R. S.B.StJ. Bon. Corps T"Murer C E. CIIAPWN S,H.1:lt.J. Quarrl'ln.nds." 'lh. Gre"t Quarry, A. CEC IL TOt.:GIITON Esq. Bhalfard Road, U,"ldford ]\TatJJe of Patient Address
I recommelld the abol'e Patient 10 receil'c the serl'ices of the Corps in accordance J1!ilh the benefits alld conditions prill ted 011 thIS" Lel/er." (Signature) Subscriber. BENEFITS. SEE OVER).
1. INVALID TRA SPORT. For deserving cases as recommended by the Subscriber this" Letter" '.viJl cover the cost of Ambulance for removal of a patient for a distance of ten miles (total distance travelled by Ambulance), and for every additional ten miles, or part of ten miles, another" Letter" may be used.
2. MEDICAL This " may be used for defraying the cost of hIre charges for MedIcal Comforts (where a charge is made) to the total of £1. However, this" Letter" may not be used for defraying replacement charges of articles not returned or broken.
Charges for use of Ambulance may be defraye d by part cash and part " Letters; each "Letter" accounting for lOS. charged.
ALL INvALID TRANSPORT WORK '.VITHIN THE BOROUGH OF GUILOFORD AND ALL ACCIDENT CALLS ARE CARRIED OUT FRE E OF CI IARG E. REVERSE.
CONDITIO S.
(a) All patients must be "stretcher cases," and their removal will only be undertaken at the instruction of a Doctor, Hospital, ursing Home, or some imilar authority. Walking cases are not taken.
(b) If it is considered that a patient can reasonabl y afford to pa y for the Ambulance, th en that patient cannot be accepted as a " Dese rvin g Case."
(c) This « Letter" is not available to patients who are in benefit from Hcs.1ital Leagues, Public Assistance Department or any Society which is liable to meet the Ambulance charges of its Members.
(d) These benefits are offered on the understanding that they must be withdrawn if the financial position of the Corps should not justify their continuance.
(e) This " Letter" cannot under any circumstances be honoured after the date of expiration.
Remember, it is good for those needing" Letters" to obtain them, because then your subscribers realise they are giving assistance where it is needed. A few separate copies of the list of " Letter" holders is useful to give to those seeking" Letters." These should be printed while the type for the Annual Reports is still set.
We have now covered two very important forms of income, but there still remains the question of Transport earnings.
This, I know, is a debatable questi on Some Divisions are bold and fortunate enough to be able to carry out all Transport work free, no matter how long the distance.
Personally, I do not support this method of free travel to all at the expense of local funds, for it seems open to abuse.
No. VIII District has the standard rate of charge of IS. per mile, which is generally conformed to, but it was not designed to interfere with those who choose to do the work free of charge. It is a very fair charge and not excessive. Where it is felt to be beyond the means of the patients, they are able to make use of" Letters" to whatever amount they feel justified.
Of course, all Public Assistance Cases will be met by hard cash from that department.
Fortunately for many we have at Guildford a most excellent Hospital League, which defrays the hospital and ambulance expenses of all its members who are in benefit.
All we have to do is to quote their membership number on our account, which we send direct to the League Office. The membership of this League is now 46,000, and is growing steadily.
Let us now glance at the smaller amounts which we can ill afford to ignore, even though they are more trouble in proportion with the nett gain.
An annual Concert or Theatrical Performance is quite useful, provided you do not allow the expenses to run away with the takings. This is a point one should keep a close watch on. It seems ab urd to induce people to buy tickets and then on your balance sheet show that the actual benefit to the fund is about 25 per cent. of the sum spent on tickets. Those who support Concerts, etc., like to know that the object really benefits, and is an inducement to success another year.
(To bt continlled).
(OVERS1!AS).
VICEROY I SPECTS THE BOMBAY CORPS.
Great appreciation of the work of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas was expressed by Lord when Excellency, accompanied by Lady Wl1lingdon, lnspected the Bombay Corps in the c<:mpound of Elphinstone High School on Sunday morrung.
Smartly dressed in khaki, nearly 500 volunteers, who included old men as well as young, turned up at the parade.
D URING THE WAR.
Their Excellencies were received on arrival by Major W. Nunan, Officiating Assistant Commissioner, Mr. D. F. Panthaki, Officiating District Superinten.dent,. R. V. Clayton, Honorary Secretary, Bombay ProvlilClal Centre, St. John Ambulance Association, Dr. Dhanjibhoy H. Mehta and Sheriff Devji Kanji.
The various divisions which were separately lined up in the school compound were then inspected by Their Excellencies.
Major W. Nunan, in his speech, said that their Excellencies' acquaintance with the Bombay Corps dated from the commencement of the tenure of office -of Lord Willingdon as the head of the Presidency. They recalled with satisfaction the days when Their Excellencies had frequent opportunities to watch personally the work of the members of the Bombay Corps on hospital ships and military cars and in various docks and war hospitals during the whole period of the Great War. Lord Willingdon had at that time sent a message appreciating their work. The Bombay Corps fulfilled this expectation to the best of its ability by removing more than three-quarters of a million wounded and sick, returning from various theatres of War up to the end of the year 1920.
PARS I AMBULANCE DIVISION.
It was a matter of great satisfaction to them. Dr. Nunan said that Their Excellencies had not forgotten the District. Lady Willingdon showed appreciation of their work by graciously consenting to associate her name with the headquarters building of the Parsi Ambulance Division, the construction of which was made possible by the generosity of the Parsi community generally and particularly by the munificent donations of Dr. Dhunjibhoy Hormasji Mehta, who had practically dedicated his life to the cause of Ambulance and Red Cross, and of the Trustees of the N. M. Wadia Charities.
The District of the Brigade Overseas was the largest and strongest in the whole of India, having on its roll one Nursing and one Cadet Nursing, nine Ambulance and two Cadet Ambulance Divisions with a total strength of over 500 members. A Nursing Division for Mw,lim ladies by the Trustees
of the late Mr. Dawoodbhoy Fazalbhoy and a Cadet Ambulance Division attached to the Jewish Ambulance Division were in process of formation. Applications for their formation had already been received, and, when registered, they would be a further addition to the present strength of the District. The Parsi Ambulance Division, which was the strongest and the premier division in the whole of India, was formed in 1904, and the Muslim, the infant division, was registered in 1932.
DOING USEFUL WORK.
Continuing, Dr. Nunan said all castes and creeds were represented in the District, and all the divisions were doing useful work, turning out on occasions of public functions at all times in and outside Bombay at the time of public stress and anxiety, during riots, strikes, epidemics and pilgrim fairs and making definite arrangements for the comfort and transport of the sick and the injured. Hardly a day passed without one or more sick persons being dealt with in this way.
The Parsi Ambulance Division, having received its own building, had jointly with the Parsi Nursing Division extended the scope of their activities, as demonstrated by the organisation of a health, maternity and infant welfare exhibition in April, 1933.
The visit of Their Excellencies would act as an incentive to the members of the District to carryon their humanitarian work with full vigour and enthusiasm.
VICEROY'S REPLY.
His Excellency the Viceroy in reply said it was a great pleasure to himself and Lady Willingdon to be amongst them again and to renew their acquaintance, which was a close acquaintance during the four years of the Great War. " I have had ample opportunities of seeing the work of the St. John Ambulance Brigade in many parts of the British Empire" added His Excellency, "but I think our association with them was closer in Bombay city during the four years of the War than at any other part of our lives. We learnt to appreciate the voluntary services rendered by you at that time, and your presence here to-day in large numbers shows that your enthusiasm has not in any way depreciated, and that you are as ready and anxious as before to do your work for the benefit and welfare of the people."
Lord Willingdon, proceeding, said that he would always continue to take an interest in an organisation which had the laudable object of rendering voluntary services to the needy. His Excellency also expressed his sincere appreciation of the generosity of Dr. D. H. Mehta, who had given a large donation for the headquarters of the Parsi Ambulance Division.
Lord and Lady Willingdon then walked across Cruickshank Road to the Lady Willingdon Building, the headquarters of the Parsi Ambulance Division, and inspected it. Their Excellencies were garlanded and cheered at the conclusion of their visit.
Inter-Railway Ambulance Competition, 1933.
PART B. (INDIVIDUAL TESTS.)
TESTS.
1\ O. I.-You will be engaged for two minutes in attending to your duties as a signalman. Render First Aid. (Time allowed, 8 minutes.)
Notefor judge: Competitor to be allowed one minute to study painted scene, after w hich it will be withdrawn. Signal-box with kitchen garden , basket of potatoes, and garden fork. Signal-box to have telephone, one or two levers, a window with curtains made of four triangular bandages, also a chair. The box to be raised on a platform with a pair of steps leading out.
Painled scene proJlided.
Patiellt labelled: "Severe hremorrhage near left shoulder. Pain, and no use in left wrist."
Expiratioll of 2 miJlutes notified b)' timekeeper. Attend to duties in signal-box.
larks possible.
Shout to mate, asking if badly hurt. (judge: Bleeding Sfl'ereD' from left arm near shoulder, pain and flO lise in left TJ'rist.) 2
Ask if he knows First Aid. (judge: No.)
Ask if he can walk. (judge: Yes.)
Tell him to get tbe fork and lean on it with handle in bis left armpit
Is hremorrhage less? (judge: }"es [if properly directedJ·)
Tell him not to come up the steps until you come to him
Telephone station for ambulance, for mate who has severe bleeding and injury to wrist; also to notify his home. (judge: Ambulance lvill come as SOOIi as possible.) 4-
Then go to patient
Immediate digital compression of sub-clavian 4
Is bleeding controlled? (judge: Yes [if properly done].)
Assist patient to signal-box, maintaining pressure
For taking him to shelter
Sit patient on chair with arm over back
Instruct him to press back of chair into armpit
Remove digital pressure, inquire if bleeding is controlled. (judge: }'es [if properly done].)
Remove coat, expose wound 2 ot cutting coat
Obtain curtain from window 2
Obtain potato from garden 2
Wrap potato in triangular bandage
Place hard pad in armpit 2
Secure in place with bandage 2
Is bleeding controlled. (judge: Yes rif p7'operly done].)
Narrow bandage round middle of upper arm and chest and tell patient to support his flexed forearm with his right hand
Examine wound
Any glass in wound? (judge: No.)
Temporary dressing 2
Decide fracture
Place arm in large arm-sling 2
Encouraging words and watchful care while awaiting ambulance 2
Notefor judge: Patient lying on back, with left leg inverted. Fracture marked just above left ankle.
Competitor to be handed a Elled haversack. Marks possible.
Call to other man to hold horse
Run to patient, explain who you are and offer to help. (judge: Patient does not reply.)
Inquire of other man details. (judge: He does not ktlOw, as he was only having a lift. )
Instruct him to take float to place of safety
Deal with bystander and road traffic
Speak to patient. (judge: Still no reply.)
Is there a telephone box near? (judge: Yes, 50yards away.)
Send bystander to nearest 'phone
For doctor and ambulance, stating for unconscious man, and tell him to return at once. (judge: Doctor will arrive in about 5 ",inutes.)
Examination of patient.
Observe colour of face. ( Pale.)
Observe size and equality of pupils. (judge: Equal and dilated.)
Observe that eyes are not bloodshot
Observe that there is no blood or fluid in ears
Test pulse. (judge: Rapid.)
Test temperature of skin. (judge: Hot and dry.)
State of breathing. (judge: Quick.)
Undo tight clothing, neck, cbest, waist
Head low, and on one side
Cover patient warmly
Smelling salts to nose
Fan patient
Any sign of consciousness. (judge: Yes, consciousness is returning. )
Ask patient if he has any pain. (judge: Yes.)
Inquire site of pain. (judge: just above left ankle .)
Examine ankle, observe swelling, irregularity, and deformity
Are bones protruding? (judge: 1\"0.)
Decide to remove patient to house opposite
Send bystander in for permission. (judge: Granted.)
Rapidly examine patient for further injuries. (judge: l\Tone .)
Temporarily secure leg
Remove patient to house with aid of bystander (2-handed seat)
Place patient on floor near Ere
Request hot drinks, hot water bottle and rugs, and pillow for head. 4
Unfasten leg bandage
Steady and support limb
Bring foot into natural position
Apply splint from above knee to below foot
Secure by 5 bandages in correct manner
Inquire patient's name and address
Send bystander with message to relatives (jlldge: Doc/or has arrived.)
Offer services to Doctor on arrival
State details of case, injuries, and treatment Total 60
l'{o. 2.-0n a yery cold morning during an influenza epidemic you are returning from a sick friend's, where you have been to collect ambulance equipment. In front of you is a horse-drawn milk float containing two men. Suddenly you see the driver sway and fall out on to the ground The road is narrow, with houses on one side and with a curve just ahead. There is one bystander. Render First Aid. (Time allowed, 8 minutes, beginning when yo u receive this card.)
INCREASE YOUR FUNDS by SELLING THE "GAZETTE 11
Full particulars on application to Th e Publisher, The St. lohn Ambulance G a z e t t e, 19, Cur sit 0 r Street. London, E.C.4.
No Falling Off of Efficiency or Interest
The St. John Ambulance Association report for the year ended September 30, 1932, says :-
"The number of certiEcates issued in England, Ireland, and Wales during the year is as follows :-
1931.
First Aid (Men) (Women)
Home Nursing (Men)
" (Women)
Home Hygiene (Men)
Sanitation Cookery (Women)
Priory for Wales
The decrease of 5, 153 1S partly due to the fact that the instruction of Serving Officers of the Metropolitan Police Force in First Aid was practically completed last year, and in consequence the number of Certificates issued to members of that body during the year fell by 3,000; while the number of CertiEcates issued to recruits joining the Force also fell by 550. In addition, the number of drivers and conductors of public vehicles and the number of persons engaged in the coal mining industry learning First Aid have cropped since the impetus given in 1931 and 1930 respectively by the introduction of new regulations by the Ministry of Transport and the Board of Trade.
These factors and the general depression through which the country is passing, explain the decrease in the number of Certificates, but there is again an increase in the number of Medallions, Labels and Pendants issued during the year, which indicates that there is no falling off in the interest and efficiency of First Aiders.
WELL DO N E!
On August Bank Holiday Monday an empty omnibus, which was standing at the top of a steepincline leading to the beach at Langland ran down the incline, gathering momentum as It sped on its way, and crashed over embankment, smashing to matchwood a hut in which r:-urses from Swansea Hospital. All the nurses lnJured, and those who were inside the hut at the tIme of the accident were pinned underneath debr1s. Miss Dingley, Lady Ambulance .Officer House Nursing Division, Birmlngham. Nurslng Co rps, S.J.A.B., who witnessed the aCCldent, was SWIftly at work, accepting the ready help of the who under her instruction, raised the omrubus for her to crawl under same and bring out the injured. fiss Dingley showed great presence of mind, being responsible for the despatch of messages to doctor, hospItal.. She afterwards assisted in renderlng aId to the Injured, later accompanied some of the cases to the hospital. We conaratulate Miss Dingley on her presence of mind, promptitude and efficiency.
Cadet News.
Edited b y M RS TWEE DALE, A .R R.C. , J. P
The eighth annual combined Camp of the City of Coventry and Nuneaton Ambulance Cadets was held during August Bank Holiday week at Dovercourt Bay, Harwich, Essex.
The Cadet Units arrived in Camp on Saturday morning, August 5. The advance party having gone two days earlier, everything was ready, and the Camp pitched in an ideal spot overlooking the sea.
On Sunday a Church Parade was held, in which they were joined by the Dagenham Ambulance Cadets (who were in Camp near) and a detachment of the Harwich Ambulance Division.
A cricket match was arranged between the City of Coventry and Nuneaton Cadets and the Dagenham Cadets, resulting in a win for the former.
On Tuesday the three Cadet Units (City of Coventry, Nuneaton and Dagenham) were shown over the train ferry, which was very interesting and instructive for the bo ys.
The three Cadet Units were invited by the Harwich Ambulance Division to the opening of a new First Aid hut on the beach by the l\Iayoress, who spoke very encouragingly to the Cadets.
The annual Camp sports were held on Thursday, the Dagenham Cadets being the guests of the City of Coventry and Nuneaton Cadets. This was a great day, everybody tryin g their best to win the prizes, and thoroughly enjoying themselves.
The Officers of the Dagenham Cadets returned the compliment by inviting the City of Coventry and Nuneaton Cadets to their Camp for a camp-Ere concert and supper.
An interesting ambulance competition was arranged for Friday, the judge being Dr. Phelan, of Harwich, Nuneaton Cadets being the winners.
Tent inspection each morning was carried out by Officers from other Camps. The winners of the " Tent Cup" (for which there was keen competition) was NO.3 tent, Cadet Sergeant S. Bridgett in charge.
The silver medal for the smartest Cadet in Camp was won by Cadet Corporal E. Jarrett, of Coventry.
The Officers in charge of the Camp were Cadet Superintendent W. Goddard (Coventry), Cadet Superintendent M. Smith, and Cadet Officer J. Caswell (Nuneaton).
The cooks who very kindly looked after the bo ys were Mrs. Goddard, irs. S. Castledine, Mrs. W. Castledine (Coventry), and Mrs. M. Smith (Nuneaton).
The Officers and their assistants are to be complimented on the success of the Camp.
It was thorou g hly enjoyable in every way, the weather was ideal, and everybody voted this the happiest and best Camp the Units have had. The y are looking forward to visiting the same place next year.
Brigade Appointments, September 1933
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The Chief Commissioner has been pleased to approve of the following appointments, promotions, etc. ;TO BE DISTRICT SURGEON.
o. 5 DISTRICT. Captain Herbert Wolstenholme Horan, l\LB., B.S., District Staff 3. 8.33. TO BE DISTRICT OFFICER.
o. 5 DI STRICT.
Lydd on Ward Walters, ottinghamshire Area. 25·7.33. TO BE CORPS SURGEON. No. 5 DISTRICT. Alexander Goodsir Mowat, M.B., Ch.B., Newcastle-under-Lyme Corps. 25.7.33. TO BE LADY CORPS OFFICER.
o. 5 DISTRICT. Annie Louisa Oldfield ottingham Corps. 25.7.33. TO BE DIVISIO AL SURGEO o. 1 DISTRICT.
John Grant, ::-'LB., Ch.B., O rpington Division, Southern Railway (Southern) Corps. 17.7.33.
Abraham David ::-'Iatthews, i\LR.C.S., L.R.C.P., Shoreditch Division. 3. 8.33.
Frank Laurence Henry Voller, i\LR.C.S., L.R.C.P., L.B.S.C.R. Victoria Di,-ision. 17.7.33. o. 2 DISTRICT.
Thomas Fielden Briggs, ::-'LR.C.S., L.R.C.P., Banbury Division. 13·7·33·
Clement John Lethbridge Wells, ;\f.B., RCh., L.R.C.P., Banbury Nursing Division. 8.8,33, o. 3 (EASTER:-l) DISTRICT.
Jack Hamilton Richmond, M.B., RCh., L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., Wolverhampton Division, Wolverhampton and District Corps. ( 25.7 .33. John Yule, M.D., Ch.B., D.P.H., West Bromwich Corporation Transport Division, \''V'alsall and District Corps. 20.7.33. o. 4 DISTRICT.
John i\lotrisey, B.Sc ., :'1.B., B.Ch., RA.O., Liverpool Post Office Diyision, Liverpool Corps. 6.7.33.
Robert J. Orm sby, L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S., D.P.H., Standish Division, \\,igan Corps. 19.7.33.
o. 5 DISTRICT.
Ronald Pope Virct, M.B., Ch.B., Saltaire Mills Division, Shipley and District Corps. 25.7.33· No.8 DISTRICT.
George Falkner Ley, LB., B.Ch., B.A., Southwick and Shoreham Division. 24.7.33.
Henry Fremlin Squire, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Henfield Division. 24·7·33· TO BE L DY DIVISIO 'AL SURGEO 1. NO,9 DISTRICT.
Millicent Fox, i\I.B., Ch B., Sherwell ursing Division. 26.7.33' TO BE DIVISION L SUPERI TE DE T. No. 1 DISTRICT
Sydney Herbert Collins, Southgate Division. 31.7.33. o. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.
William George Bailey, Bardon Hill Section, Leicester Corps. 28·7·33·
o. 9 DISTRICT.
John Lee, Foxhole Division. 28.7·33. TO BE LADY DIVISIO lAL SUPERlNTE DE T. o. 5 DISTRICT.
Sarah Mowbray Church, Tibshelf ursing Di,-ision, Tibshclf Corps. 25·7·33·
Edith i\Iabel Wyse, ottingham City ursing Division, ottingham Corps. 25.7.33.
TO BE NUR I G OFFICER.
o. 4 DISTRICT.
Annie ancy Larkin, Ardwick ur ing Division, Manchester and Salford Corps. 19.7.33.
TO BE Ai\lBUL\. CE OFFICER.
o. 4 Dr TRICT
\'{illi am Williamson Bri ggs, Blackpool Di"ision. 28.7'33.
Samuel Dennett, \\'atrington L.i\L c' .R. Di\' ision, \X'arrington orps 26'7'33'
Henry Shone, West Derby Section, Liverpool Corps. 4. 8.33. No. 5 DISTRICT.
Herbert Oswald Chambers, Sleaford Division. 25·7·33· TO BE TRANSPORT OFFICER. No. 2 DISTRICT.
Jack Maine, Cheddar Division. 10.8·33· TO BE LADY AMBULANCE OFFICER No. I DISTRICT
Francis Louise Bettenson, Ford ursing Division. 31.7·33· TO BE CADET OFFICER. No. 5 DISTRICT.
Jack Goode, Ivliddleton 2.5·7·33·
Ronald Lister, Bingley DIV1slon, Keighley Corps. 25·7·33· TO BE LADY CADET OFFICER. o. 4 DISTRICT.
Sarah Ann O'Mara, Equitable ursing Division, Oldham Corps. 21.7·33·
o. 6 DISTRICT.
Flora Cicely Sutherland, Darlington ursing Division. TRA SFERRED. 31·7·33· No. I DISTRICT.
Divisional Surgeon M. M. Scott, from the Ne:vir:gton St. Division, No. I District, to the Western District Office DIVISion, London Post Office Corps, o. District. 15. 8.33. No.2 DISTRICT.
Superintendent P. W. frol? No. 10 District to the Wmchester DIVISIOn, No.2 Dlstnct. 1].8,33, TRANSFERRED FR01\1 THE BRIGADE RESERVE.
No. 5 DISTRICT.
Lady Ambulance Officer 1frs. May Thomas, Burley and Kirkstall Nursing Division, Leeds Corps. 4. 6.33. REVERTED TO AMBULANCE OFFICER. No.8 DISTRICT.
Superintendent P. Kemp, Farningham Division. 21.8·33· REVERTED TO RANKS AT OWN REQUEST. NO.4 DISTRICT.
Lady Superintendent Mrs. M. Johnson, Lymington Nursing Division. 23. 8 .33' d D'"
Lady Ambulance Officer E. Hounslow, Oxfor Nursmg IVlSlon. 24. 8.33. o. 4 DISTRICT.
Nursing Officer S. Okell, Manchester Nursing Division, Manchester and Salford Corps. 28.8,33, Ambulance Officer G. Green, Southport" A " Division, Southport Corps. 22.8·33· NO.5 DISTRICT.
Superintendent H. Cusworth, Rossington Division, Denaby Main Corps. 24. 8.33' No.6 DISTRICT.
Divisional Surgeon T. L. Crawshall, Durham City Nursing Division, Mid-Durham Corps. 18.8,33' Ambulance Officer J. WI. Smith, Jarrow DIVISion.
Lady Ambulance Officer Miss Todd, \Vinlaton NursLng DIVISion. 18.8'33'
o. 8 DISTRICT.
Cadet Superintendent \'C Pascall, Dover Town Division, Dover Corps. :u.8·33·
CORPS REGISTERED. No. 4 DISTRICT.
Litherland and Ford Corps. 16.8·33' DIVISIONS REGISTERED. NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.
\X ednesfield Division, Wlolverhampton and District Corps. 28.8,33, NO.4 DISTRICT.
Ambulance Officer A. J. Healey, Paragon Division, Hull Corps. August, 1933· NO,9 DISTRICT.
County Commissioner Captain J. \V. White, County of Dorset. August, 1933·
The St. John Ambulance Brigade (Overseas ).
[OVERSEAS]
The Chief Commissioner has sanctioned the following promotions, appointments, etc. :AUSTRALIA. N.S.W. DISTRICT.
Western Suburbs Ambulance Division.-Charles Shales to be Divisional Superintendent. 21.6·33·
Balmain Ambulance Division.-W. R. lason to be Ambulance Officer. 21.6. 33·
Willoughby Section of Mosman Ambulance Division.-Arthur J. Dandie to be Ambulance Officer. 21.6·33·
Glebe Cadet Ambulance Division.-Francis L. Hall to be Cadet Officer" On Probation." 28.6·33'
North Sydney Ambulance Division.-Clarence J. Conrad to be Ambulance Officer. 21.6·33·
King's Cross Nursing Division.-Owen Hyam, M.B., Ch.1\1. (Syd.), to be Divisional Surgeon. 1.7·33·
Parramatta Ambulance Division.-A. R. Bellamy to be Ambulance Officer" On Probation." 22.6·33· lIONG KONG. HONG KONG DISTRICT.
Hong Kong Corps.-Agnes L. Dovey, M.B., Ch.B. CEdin.), to be Corps Surgeon. 2.2·33·
Y.M.CA. (Hong Kong) Ambulance Division.-Hon TIang Tai, M.B., Ch.B. (Edin.), to be Divisional Surgeon. 1.7·33· INDIA.
No. I DISTRICT.
Simla Ambulance Division.-Anthony Cardoza to be Divisional Superintendent" On Probation," 27.7.33, IJice G. Rego, whose resignation is accepted with regret.
No. 3 DISTRICT.
Muslim Ambulance Division. -Gulamrasool Ahmedmiya Sheikh, B.Sc., to be Divisional Surgeon. 11.8.33.
NEW ZEALAND. AUCKLAND DISTRICT.
Cambridge Ambulance Division.-Norman Waddle M.B., Ch.B., to be Divisional Surgeon. 1.5.33. Percy Glanville to be Divisional Superintendent " On Probation." 1.5.33.
Auckland Cadet Nursing Division.-Frederick E. Webster, M.B., Ch.M., to be Divisional Surgeon. 1.6.33.
Te Aroha Cadet Ambulance Division.-Harold Marsden to be Cadet 12.5.33, Ilice J. Hamilton, whose resignation is accepted With regret.
Manurewa Cadet Ambulance Division.-H. J. McCarthy to be Cadet Superintendent. 8.6.33'
National Reserve Cadet Nursing Division.-Edward II. Roche, M.D., B.S., to be Cadet Surgeon. 29.6.33'
National Reserve No. 1 Ambulance Division.-William Elliott to be 6'3'33, vice A. Fletcher, reverted to SeDlor DIVISion.
CANTERBURY AND WEST COAST DISTRICT.
Christchurch No. 3 Ambulance Division.- Noel G. Jilne to be Ambulance Officer. 31.5.33.
Vernon o. Percy to be Ambulance Officer. 31.5.33.
Christchurch Ambulance Division.-William 11. Palmer to be Divisional Superintendent, 31.5.33, Jlice WI. \X!ootton, transferred.
Percival A. Wentworth to be Ambulance Officer, 4.5.33, vice W. Palmer, promoted.
Linwood Rover Scouts Ambulance Division.-John E. Stokes to be Divisional Superintendent. 31.5.33.
I V1:.RCARGILL DISTRICT. •
Invercargill Nursing Division.- nliss Jean JamIeson to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 31. 10. 32, t'ice Miss G. Perry, whose resignation is accepted with regret.
1,Irs. Mary Cordery to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 1.11.32, l'lce Mrs. Barham, whose resignation is accepted with regret. WIANGANUI DISTRICT.
Wanganui Corps.-Corps Officer John II. Melton to be Corps Officer supervising Cadets. 8.5.33. OTAGO DISTRICT.
Dunedin Cadet Ambulance Division.-George E. Harris to be Cadet 5.2.33, l'ice J. Cardno, whose resignation is accepted With regret.
\VELLINGTON DISTRICT.
Miramar Nursing Dhision.-Miss B. Phillips to be Lady Divisional Superintendent. ] 9·4·33·
Miramar Cadet ursing Division.-John F. Zohrab, M.B., Ch.B., to be Cadet Divisional Surgeon. 23.6.32'
St. Paul's Nursing Division.-Alister L. Young, 11.B., Ch.B., to be Divisional Surgeon. 23.5.33.
Hutt Valley Railway Ambulance Division.-Andrew B. Scott to be Ambulance Officer. 4.5.33.
Alexander J. Ross to be Ambulance Officer. 4.5.33.
Palmerston orth Ambulance Division.-William H. Barnard to be Divisional Superintendent. 21.3.33.
SOUTH AFRICA.
CAPE PROVINCE DISTRICT.
Claremont Division.-William Robertson, M.B., Ch.B., to be DIVISional Surgeon. 25.7.33.
NATAL DISTRICT.
Berea Division.-F. T. Fox to be District Officer, 1.1.33, vue F. G. Donaldson, whose resignation is accepted with regret.
Durban 1St Indian Ambulance Division.-Kassim 1\1. Seedat M.R.CS., to be Divisional Surgeon. 1.3.33. TRANSVAAL DISTRICT.
Norwood Nursing Division.-Miss Susan Dowie to be Lady Divisional Superintendent, 27.3.33, vice Mrs. A. Parkinson, reverted to ranks at own request.
E\'Q" DIVISIO S.
Cambridge Ambulance Division, Auckland District, ew Zealand. Formed 1.5.33.
St. Paul's Nursing Division, Wellington District, New Zealand. Formed 25.5.33.
Southern Suburbs Nursing Division, Transvaal District, South Africa. Formed 6.6'33'
\'( aipawa Nursing Division, \'7ellington District, ew Zealand. Formed 11.5.33.
Putamm Cadet Ambulance Division, Auckland District, New Zealand. Formed 20.6'33'
Woodville Ambulance Division, South Australia District. Formed 20.2·33·
Glenelg Ambulance Division, South Australia District. Formed 25·1.33·
Prospect and Walkerville Ambulance Division, South Australia District. Formed 1. 3.33.
Norwood and St. Peter's Ambulance Division, South Australia District. Formed 1.3.33.
.Reserve No. 3 Cadet Ambulance Division, Auckland .Dlstnct, New Zealand. Formed 27.4.33.
Marltzburg South African Police Division Natal District South Africa. Formed 28-3-33.
Girls' High School Cadet Nursing Division atal District, South Africa. Formed 26.6'33'
St. Joseph's School Cadet Nursing Division atal District, South Mrica. Formed 28.6'33' Claremont ursing Division, Cape Province District, South Africa. Formed 25.7.33.
TS, AU.GUST, 1933. The follOWing appOIntments, promotlons and new Divisions haye been appro\'ed by the Commissioner for \X' ales :CORPS SUPERI TE 'DEL T. BRECK.,-,oCKSHIRE CE:-:ITRE. Divisional Superinte'ndent David John Jones, Cwmtawe Corps. 28·7·33· CORPS SECRETARY. BRECKNOCKSIDRE CENTRE. Divisional Superintendent Thomas Jones, Cwntawe Corps. 28.7.33. CORPS INSPECTOR OF STORES. BRECKNOCKSHIRE CENTRE. Sergeant Evan Evans, Cwmtawe Corps. 28.7.33' DI\'ISIO AL SURGEO S. ABERDARE Cfu'JTRE. John Frederick Scales, L.R.CP., L.R.CS., Cwm Cynon Colliery Division. 25.7.33.
BRECKNOCKSHIRE CE.'-'TRE. Frederick John James, M.B., Talgarth Division. 18.8'33, MON?-IOUTHSHlRE CENTRE. Clarence James L.R.C.P. & S., L.R.F.P., Abertillery ursmg DIVISion. 29.7.33.
GLAMORG-Il COUNTY CENTRE. Edward Ja.mes, M.B., Tymawr Colliery Division. 16.8.33. DaVId Beynon DaVies, }'LB., Ch.B., PontlottTn Division. 1.9.33. ACTI G DI\'1SIO AL SURGEO T BRECK.,'JoCKSHIRE CENTRE. Galloway Smith, L.R.CP., M.R.C ., Pontsticill Division. 15. 8.33. DIVISIO AL SUPERI TE DE lTS. MERDARE CE.'JTRE.
Ambulance Officer l \nthony, Cwm Cynon Colliery Di\ ision. 25·7·33· BRECKNOCKSHIRE CENTRE. David Griffith Moses, Abercrave Lower Division. 28.7.33. Charles Henry Parker, Pontsticill Division. 22.6'33.
Private Ernest Herbert Collett, Talgarth Division. I .8,33, CENTRE.
Officer Frederick Thomas Ball, Pontypool Road Raihvay DIVISion. 29.7.33. l '..1IBULA CE OFFICERS. ABERDARE CE.'JTRE.
Private Richard Callaway Morgan, Cwm Cynon Colliery Division. 25 ·7·33·
Clydach and District Cadet Di vision. 16.8.33' CORRECTIO S ISS UE).
1st Page. Divisional Surg eons under Brecknockshire CentrcFrederick J o hn James 10 read Frederick John JAYNE.
2nd Pag e Ambulance Officer under Aberdare Centre-Corporal Jessy Combley 10 read Corporal JESSE COBLEY.
GENERAL INTEREST.
AMBULANCE \V'ORK AMO G THE UNEMPLOYED.
Following the decision of the Ambulance Committee of the Priory to promote the formation of Ambulance Classes among the unemployed, there has been considerable activity in this direction. In many of the towns in the South Wales Coalfield the setting up of centres for the carrying on of occupations in which the workless could spend their energies has gone a long way towards combating the tragical torpor of unemployment arising from the greatest trade depression the world has ever known; and no subject could be more appropriately introduced into such centres than one which, while spreading knowledge of practical value, helps to foster a spirit of courage self-sacrifice.
At two of these Centres in the City of Cardiff, First Aid Classes have been established with financial aid from the Priory and the services of Brigade Officers; and there is a reasonable prospect of a large proportion of the membership seeking enrolment in the Brigade. To the Tunnel Occupation Centre, where carpentry and various other occupations gave rise to the need for the provision of first aid equipment to deal with any mishaps occurring from time to time, the Priory presented a suitable outfit, and offered to issue free text-books to those of its members who desired to join a class. The offer was readily accepted, and forty men are now receiving lectures. The unemployed of Ely, a new locality where no suitable building was available, undertook to build their own hall w.ith materials given by friends. It soon became obvious that the attendance of an ambulance man during the course of the building would be a wise precaution, and the Priory agreed to supply a surgical haversack, and to arrange, if possible, for the services of an ambulance man to be available. The duty was very readily undertaken by the Cardiff City Division; and 140 cases were treated during the 2 days on which a member was in attendance.
Here, again, the Committee has decided to make an ambulance class one of its first considerations now that the building has been completed.
Not only in South Wales, where unemployed classes have been held at Dowlais, Pontycymmer, Tonypandy and Six Bells, has there been progress in this direction, but at St. Asaph, in Flintshire, the interest of the unemployed has been secured, and more recently enquiries
have been received from Pembrokeshire; and with the continued assistance of the medical profession, who have given very generously of their services in this connection, it is hoped during the coming winter to get ambulance classes introduced into every unemployment centre in Wales.
CENTRE REPORTS.
BRECKNOCKSHIRE CENTRE.
The remarkable rapidity with which the Commissioner for Brecknockshire, Lieutenant-Colonel C. G. ColeHamilton, C.M.G., D.S.O., the Chief Constable of the County, has formed Classes and Divisions since his appointment is a striking example of what may be done in a purely agricultural county to develop the work of the Order, which is sometimes regarded as capable of development only in the industrial areas.
The Commissioner for \Vales (the Hon. John H. Bruce) paid a well-deserved tribute to the Centre Commissioner's untiring energy and enthusiasm at his first inspection of the Brecknockshire Division on Saturday, August 26, at Brecon. Over two hundred members were present, including men from Cefn Coed, Brecon, Clydach and district, Talyllyn, Pontsticill, Llangammarch Wells and Erwood, ursing Members of the Buckland-Bwlch and Brecon Nursing Divisions and Cefn Coed and Clydach and District Cadets. Mter the General Salute had been taken, the members were drawn up for inspection by the Hon. John Bruce and Lady (Herbert) Lewis, O.B.E.
Among those present were the Commissioner, with Mrs. Cole-Hamilton and Miss Cole-Hamilton, Brigadier-General R. P. T. Hawkesley, C.M.G., D.S.O. (Centre Chairman), the Mayor and Mayoress of Brecon (Captain and Mrs. D. Stanley Francis), Colonel J. J. Jones, Miss E. M. Powell, Mr. David Powell, the Reverend and Mrs. J. F. Beck, the Reverend G. !for R. Jones, Dr. T. L. Davies, Dr. N. T. K. Jordon, Staff Officer Arden Coppage and Deput y Chief Constable \V. Williams.
In addressing the parade, the Hon. John Bruce said that during the last couple of years he had inspected practically every unit in orth and South \Vales, but no inspection had given him so much pleasure as the one that day. The reason was that their presence there had solved a problem which had given him a great deal of difficulty; Breconshire had paved the way for getting rural, and predominantly agricultural counties interested in ambulance work. The Officers, particularly the Commissioner, had shown that it was possible for every country town and village to start a first aid or home nursing class, and develop it into a Division. Everyone was proud to belong to the St. John Ambulance Brigade, the membership of which, in Wales, was increasing at the rate of 800 a year. Tw o years ago the membership was 8,600, and at present it was 10,200. On the Association side, 2,500 students qualified in \'\7ales in 1918,12,500 in 1930, and 15,600 last year. This was a splendid increase towards which the Brecknockshire Centre had contributed in no small measure. Colonel Cole-Hamilton was appointed Commissioner in December, 193 I, since when the number of examinations had been doubled, the students increased from 300 to 500, and in the Brigade there were 500 members instead of 166. The heartiest thanks of the Prior y are due to the Commissioner for his organising abilit y for taking advantage of being at the head uf a fine bod y of constabulary and causing the members of the force to generate in every town and village in the county an interest in ambulance work.
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Lady Lewis welcomed the members of the new Brecon Nursing Division. She hoped other Nursing Divisions would be formed, and that all members of the Brigade would realise that help was needed in the agricultural districts as well as in the districts where there were factories and collieries. Thi had been a splendid parade, and she was glad to have the opportunity of congratulating Colonel Cole-Hamilton on his achievements.
The fayor of Brecon said it was a privilege to be the first Mayor to welcome an ambulance parade to the town. He was very impressed by their smart appearance, and \1,7ished the movernent continued success.
Hawkesley appealed to all the residents of Breconshire to help them financially and with their interest in the great work they were doing.
Music was provided by the Brecon Ex-Servicemen's Band, under the leadership of 1fr. D. Buchanan; and warrants of appointment were presented to Divisional Superintendent C H. Parker, Divisional Superintendent T. M. Jones, Divisional Superintendent E. H. Collet, j\mbulance Officer J. E. Pugh and Ambulance Officer T. G. Daniel.
CENTRE.
The Aberystwyth Ambulance and ursing Divisions, under Divisional Superintendent A. Evans and Lady Divisional Superintendent Mrs. J. Lewis Evans, were inspected at the Town Hall by the Commissioner for \X ales, the Hon. John H. Bruce, who was accompanied by the Mayor and Mayoress (Alderman and Mrs. P. B. Loveday), Chief Constable Steven Jones, Major H. F. Stimson, Miss L. B. Helliar, Lady Superintendent of the \X elshpool ursing Division, and Mrs. A. J. Davies, Lady Superintendent of the \X elshpool Berriew Division.
Addressing the parade after the inspection, the Commissioner expressed regret at the unavoidable absence of the President of the Division (Lieutenant-Colonel G. Fossett Roberts, O.B.E.). He congratulated the Division on the progress made; and in suggesting possible directions for future expansion referred to the services rendered by Divisions of the Brigade at the seaside resorts of South Wales, such as at Barry Island in Glamorgan, where a First Aid Tent is kept fully equipped and staffed daily throughout the summer season, and an average of 1,500 cases receive treatment each year, in addition to which the Barry members are responsible for the Lost Children's Creche. The establishment of a ursing Division was a commendable development, and he expressed a hope that a Cadet Unit would be formed at Aberystwyth.
In welcoming the Commissioner, his Worship the Mayor referred to the great service rendered by the University College of \X!ales by the Hon. John H. Bruce's grandfather, the late Lord Aberdare, and added that the Commissioner for Wales was doing an equally meritorious work for the Welsh people. He was fully aware of the great service rendered by ambulance men generally, and during the days of the Royal Welsh Show he had been able to appreciate the valuable work done by the local Ambulance Division. The Chief Constable and Major H. F. Stimson added their tributes to the work.
DENBIGHSHIRE CENTRE.
Inspection at W rexhalll.-The Wrexham Division paraded at the County Buildings in charge of Superintendent P. R. Kent for annual inspection by the Commissioner for Wales, who was accompanied by the County Commissioner (Dr. C E. Salt), Assistant Commissioner G. T. Guest, Chief Constable, Lieutenant-Colonel J. E. H. Davies, D.S.O., and Dr. Glyn Evans.
At the conclusion of the inspection, the Hon. John Bruce said thflt he regarded Wrexham as a stronghold of ambulance work, in orth \Xlales, where ambulance work and home nursing had not completely come into their own. In Wrexham they had the numbers, the uniform and two ambulances, which gave them opportunities for very valuable duties; and the Chief Constable and Mrs. Guest saw that they were provided with the necessary funds. The history of the \'\Trexham Division which was maintaining two ambulance cars helped to prove the benefits of such provision; and experience showed that the need for ambulances was greater than ever in view of the tendency towards institutional treatment for patients.
In thanking Mr. Bruce for his visit, the Chief Constable remarked that the district was now appreciating the valuable work which the Brigade was doing, and he was grateful for the support received. Dr. Glrn Evans associated himself with the thanks tendered to the Hon. John Bruce, who was accorded a very warm welcome.
Re-uniol1 Dinner.-By kind invitation of LieutenantColonel J. E. H. Davies, D.S.O., R.A.M.C, Commanding Officer of the 130th (St. John) Field Ambulance, are-union dinner was held at Plas Darland, \'\Trexham. Members journeyed from all parts, including Major John Burke, who had crossed from Ireland. Interesting speeches and reminiscences were given by many present, who welcomed the opportunity of talking over the strenuous days of 1914-1918. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Colonel and Mrs. Davies for their kindness; and a pleasing feature of the proceedings was the presentation of a fountain-pen to Master Peter Davies, son of the host and hostess, by Lieutenant Jarman (formerly Sergeant, R.A.M.C), on behalf of the N.CO.'s and men present. The principal guest was the Hon. John H. Bruce, Principal Secretary and Coi:nmissioner for \"X!ales, who, in the course of an addre;ss, paid tribute to Colonel Davies for the efficiency of the" 13oth," and remarked on the high standard which the unit had attained during the war.
Chirk lviembers Illspected.- The members of the Chirk Division were inspected at the Drill Hall, Chirk, by the Commissioner for Wales. The Division turned out under Staff Officer G. Higginson and Sergeant J. Harris, and the members were complimented upon their smart appearance by the Inspecting Officer, who was accompanied by Dr. C E. Salt, Commissioner for Denbighshire; Dr. T. Hampson, Divisional Surgeon; and Lord Trevor.
After the inspection, the company adjourned to the Drill Hall. During the course of his remarks, the Hon. J. H. Bruce spoke of his pleasure at being able to inspect the unit once again. He referred in terms of gratitude to the services of Dr. Salt; and remarked that the Chirk Division was very fortunate also in having as its President Lord Trevor, whose presence was much appreciated :lS an indication of his interest in their work. He urged the formation of a Corps, and expressed the hope that next year all the Divisions in Denbighshire would meet at a county inspection. In that connection he was going to have the opportunity of seeing the Chirk Division with other units in Wales and the Border Counties, for he had been invited to attend a joint inspection at Oswestry in October. He understood they in Chirk were going to start a Cadet Unit, and he wished them every success.
A marked feature of the St. John organisation was that a boy could start ambulance work at a young age, and grow up with the movement and continue all his life as an ambulance worker. When he went about the country and considered the inspections and drills, etc., in ambulance
halls, he always visualized that against the sombre background of potential accident, sudden disaster and the ever over-hanging of possible calamity, there was the chivalrous self-sacrificing devotion of duty, the splendid record of rescue work, and the epic story of heroism down the mines, in the factory, on the railways and the roads.
The Commissioner for Denbighshire referred to the fact that Chirk were the holders of the Denbighshire Cup, but, owing to an oversight, they were unable to defend the trophy this year. Proceeding, Dr. Salt said that through the enterprise of the Officers of the Chirk Division, a Cadet Class had been formed in Chirk. I Ie had examined a few, and there was no doubt that sufficient would pass to enable a Cadet Unit to be formed. In conclusion, the speaker paid a tribute to the efficiency of the Division, which was largely due to the splendid work of the Divisional Surgeon, Dr. Hampson, and the other Officers.
Lord Trevor thanked the company for the way in which his name had been received when it was announced that he had accepted the Presidency of the Division. He knew of the valuable work done by the ambulance men, and would only be too pleased to allow them to use the grounds at Brynkinallt for a rally or inspection at any time.
FLI"JTSHIRE CENTRE.
At the Town I lall, Flint, on August 9, the Deputy l1ayor (Alderman James Griffiths) extended a welcome to the Hon. John H Bruce on his first visit to Flintshire as Commissioner for Wales. Alderman Griffiths said Flint was proud of the local Division, because the public recognised the good work they had done during the last few years. He congratulated the men on having attained such a high standard of efficiency, and on their readiness to keep up the traditions of the great movement with which ther were connected. There were many different organIsations throughout the county, but he ventured to say that there were none which were more desenTing of support than the St. John Ambulance movement. He was sorry to hear that the Flint Divi ion was the only one in the county, and sincerely hoped that something would be done to place the movement on a larger footing in Flintshire.
Mr. Bruce thanked the Deputy layor for his welcome, and said he was delighted to hear of the good work which the Flint Division was doing. j \ccompanied by 1fr. Cecil R. Rhodes (who represented the Commissioner for Flintshire, Colonel E. H. \\'atkin \,\Iilliams, D.S.O.), he inspected the Division, and congratulated them on their smart appearance. A demonstration was given by the [cam, which did remarkably well at \'( rexham; and the Secretary was complimented on the manner in which the Divisional books were kept. 11r. Bruce urged the formation in Flint of a Cadet Ambulance Division with a view to enlisting the interest of boys in the work of the Order. He also expressed the hope that when he next visited Flint, the Division would have gained in strength, and they would have their own headquarters in which to keep equipment and other accessories.
Cou TY CE TRE.
The Annual Inspection of the Pontardulais and District Corps, comprising the Pontardulais, Graig, l1erthyr, Loughor and Gowerton Ambulance Divisions, Pontulardais Nursing Division and Pontardulais Ambulance Cadets, was held at Coedbach Park, Pontardulais, where a large crowd watched the proceedings, the parade being under the command of Corps Superintendent '\' J. fainwaring.
The Inspecting Officers were the Hon. John Bruce
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As sistant Commiss ioner R. J. I saac resp o nded o n behalf of the Co rp s, and drew a comparison of the present position with that of 1923, when the Divisions were reformed after the War. Warrants of Appointment were presented, and after votes of thanks were passed, the Corps marched off, headed by the Swansea Town Band, to the Church Hall, where all members and gue sts were entertained to tea by their untir ing benefactor, Mr. R. Vaughan Price. The Corps President pre sided, and Dr. I saac thanked the ho st and ev er yon e who had helped to make a success of the d ay
P El-fB R OKES HIRE C E T RE
It is very ap p r opriat e that the co unt y which in the earl y days of the hi st ory of the Order in this co untr y could boast of having the larges t Comm ander y of the Order should be prominent in the present-d ay ac tivities of the Prior y for \"X7ales; and while the need of St. John organisation and serv ice is less pronounced in ag ricultural counti es like Pembr o keshire than in the d ensely populated, indu strial ar eas d efinite advances are b eing mad e towards the d evelopment of th e A mbulance Mov em ent in that co unt y.
The Pre sident of thi s Centr e, Sir H enry E. E. Philipp s, Bart., entertained the members of the Committee at Picton Castle, Have rfo r dwest, on Saturday, Augu st 19 , when he was supported by the Lad y President (Mrs Foley Philipps), Lad y Philipps, the Baron de Rut zen, Lady (Evan) Jones, Mrs. Bickerton Edward s Mr s Burleig h Leach, Mr. Daniel Daniel, The R everend and Mrs. W. H. Barnes, Captain and Mrs. Sharp, Colonel H E. P orter, Dr. F. E. Gillam, Mr. C. H. Lawrence, Mr. Wrigley Jon es (Centre Treasurer), M r . E M. Evans, Mr. J. Soar, and others
In his op enin g address, Sir Henry stated that he had secured the ser vices of a number of new members on the Committee, which was hOW fairl y representative of the various inte r est s in the Count y On the last occasion on which the Centre Committee had met in J 930, he had expres sed th e hop e that an opportunity would present itself for the h oldin g of a competitio n; and he was glad to report that he h ad been able to arrange for the shield presented by the late Sir Hugh Thomas, which had been lying idle for sev eral years past, to be ve sted in the Trustees of the P rior y for annual competition b y male ambulance teams resident in Pembrokesrur e. The Committee would have the pleasure of seeing the first competition at the conclusion of the meeting.
In the unfortunate absence, owing to illness, of Lieutenant-Colonel W. Bickerton Edwards, C.B.E., the report of the Commissi o ner was presented by Mr. Daniel Daniel. It was shown that while the Brigade had made little progress since the last meeting beyond the registration
of a Cadet Division of nearly sixty boys at Goodwick, Association work had advanced steadily, the innovation of Junior Classes and Classes for Omnibus Service Employees having proved highly successful. In J 932 the number of students in the county who qualified for awards totalled 297-an increase of 90 on the previous year.
The Hon. John Bruce addressed the meeting on the relationship between the Priory and its Centre Committees, the revision of the constitution of which was receiving the attention of Headquarter Committees. He was working towards a more comprehensive representation on the Committees and certain proposals were discuss ed.
In proposing a vote of thanks to Sir Henry Philipps for entertaining the Centre Committee, the Reverend WI H. Barnes, who, as Vicar of Slebech, holds on St. John'S Day each year a special service on the ruins of the old Church of St John, hoped that the keenness he had seen di splayed at Cardiff might be transmitted to Pembrokeshire. The vote was seconded by Lady J ones, and carried with acclamation.
At the conclusion of the Centre Meeting, the members watched the competition ably organised by Mr . C. H. Lawrence, Dr. D. Havard, of ewport (Pem.), and Dr. Edward R. \X'illiams, of 1aenclochog, adjudicated, and the following result s were announced ;T eam Individual. T eam T est To ta/. Neyland, G. W.
In introducing Lad y Philipps, wife of the President, Mr. Bruce thanked her Ladyship and Sir Henry for their kindne ss in inviting them to Picton, and allowin g them to hold the competition in such beautiful su r rounding s He thanked the medical men for their v aluable serv ices; and pai d g l owing tribute to Mr. Lawrence for the able mann er in w hich he had ca rried out the arrang ements for the competition.
Lad y Philipp s presented the mass iv e shield to th e Ne yland Team, and handed monetary gift s to th e Captains of this and the Police team.
A vote of thanks to Sir Henry and Lad y Philipp s, Mr. Bruce, and all who had contributed to the success of the da y was proposed by Mr \Vrigley Jones, and sec o nded b y Mr. Lawrence; and a v ery happ y function was concluded b y three hearty cheers fo r Sir Henr y and Lad y Philipps
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Ambulance Work is being taken up with enthusiasm by several of the Road Transport Companies; not onl y are classes of drivers and conductors forming in several places, but already two Divisions of the Brigade bearing the name of the respective Company have been registered.
The General Manager of the Cardiff Corporation Tramwa ys and Omnibuses is ready to give the lead in Wales in preparing the way for an annual ambulance competition for those employed in passenger transport undertaking, which the Priory for Wales l o oks forward to organising.
The Editor regrets that through an oversight, the name of the author of the article entitled" A Retrospect and an Appreciation" in the September number was omitted. This was specially written by Mr. Hugh M. Ingledew, K.St J., Honorary Solicitor of the Priory for Wales.
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CONTEN T S.
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Tal ks on First-Aid and Competition \'{ ork Bri gade Ne ws Qu estions and J\. nswers I nteresting Case Reports [Ierne Bay Cam p Financing a Corps or Di\ isio n . V.A. D .'s at Camp Perrott Challenge Shie d Competiri o n Br g ade A ppo ntm ents St JOM A mbulan ce Brigade O "erseas Priory for Wa les
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HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM
November, 1933
EDIT ORIAL.
W e have d raw n a tten tio n i n these co l umns b efore th e great int eres t taken b y the gene r al public In the w o r k of t he St J ohn A mb u lance Brigade
It i s worth y o f n ote t ha t t h is i n teres t s h ow no si g ns o f diminuti o n , b u t is , if any th in g , in c reasing
An y thin g which tend s Lo inc re ase a nd f oster public confidence and tru st in t h e Associatio n a nd Bri g ade is g ood; m emb e r s s h ou l d a l ways b ear i n mind that part of th eir dut y shou ld b e t o interest ever y one with wh o m th ey come in con t act in the work which the St. J o hn o r g ani sati o n s se t o ut t o d o ,
their aims and objects and the methods which it uses to accomplish them.
In this way, members are serving a twofold purpose. They are opening up new avenues of recruiting by stimulating public interest, and t hey are rendering va luab le help in increasing public confidence
The work of the Bri g ade cannot be too widely known T he uniform is a lways well in evidence at any g reat gatherin g and people have come to look for the presence of Brigade members in times of accident or crisi s .
But of the quiet methodical \vork accomplished in all parts of the world, and of the actual standard of skill to which a fully-trained man must attain, the genera l pu b lic still to a large extent ignorant.
It shoul d be, therefore, part of our duty t o see that as individuals we do our best to make those with whom we personally come into contact, as conversan t with the work of the Association and B rigade as we can
The building up of a strong public confidence is in reality a tremendous asse t t o the First Aider, for o b vious reasons
I n his efficienc)" his general bearing, and in conver ation, the t. J ohn man reflects the whole tone of the organisation to which he belongs
B ut tha[ is not enough
The stimulation of pub lic interest is of great Impor tance, b oth from psychologi cal an d practica l re asons, a nd member may do mu ch i n t his w ay t o a d va nc e t he work of the Associa tion and B riga d e .
As t he Ch i f Commi sioner h imself has said , H e fe l t t hat t h e public did not fully realise the amount of wor k d o n e an d the self-sacrificing na t ure of i t, b e cause i t was ca r rie d out in such an u n assumina b a nd q Ule t m anne r. "
Talks on First-Aid and Competition Work. ( Conclusion).
By A. T. LAKIN, M.B.
5.-"
No MAN CA SERVE Two MASTERS."
A team must always concentrate on the patient and his injuries until the effects of his injuries are mastered and he is handed over to Second Aid, for if their attention is allowed to wander, their work is bound to suffer. There are two points in competing that are great causes of " mind wandering," and if the dangers are known, preparations can be made to avoid or overcome them.
1. Spectators.-To a competing team there must be no spectators-all the interest must be concentrated on the patient, and on nothing else. "This is a consummation devoutly to be wished," but it is almost impossible to obtain, for spectators are in the habit of forgetting that they are present to watch, and to watch only. Audible comments and applause are very bad form whilst a team is at work, and are only a little self-glorification and selfishness that are not an earthly bit of use to anybody, and they are harmful; it would be heavenly if all spectators recognised this point. Many instances come to mind where selfish, conceited spectators who have posed as friends and supporters of the team have, through lack of thought and selfishness, proved themselves to be enemies. A few years ago, " 3 " did a spectacular but thoughtless and unnecessary act during a final; the team's supporters loudly applauded the act, and naturally " 3 " and " 4 " thought the action was clever, and because of the applause allowed their attention to wander from the patient, and "played to the gallery" by continuing to do it. In doing so, certain important and necessary things were overlooked and time was wasted. The marks lost by this conduct actually lost the team the competition, and they came in 4th, and, of course, it was the judge's fault. Present-day competitions are so keen that a team cannot afford to " drop points" unnecessarily, so spectators must be ignored, and this can only be done by a keen concentration on the patient and his injuries; if the habit of concentration (intensified interest) is cultivated during the practices, then it will also be in evidence during the actual competition.
2. "Realistic" Staging of Competitions.-The "socalled" realism of present-day competitions is not devised to help competitors, no matter how the advoaccording to their own arguments, the main ,Pomts are brought forward are propaganda and interestmg the spectators. A team of good First Aiders does not care "two hoots" how a competition is so long as they have good cards, a and matenal, and if they are given these they Will do good work, and show their " ability to deal promptly and efficiently with cases of accident or sudden illness .u,nder actual conditions of emergency."
The author1t1es governing competitions are trying to " serve two masters " by endeavouring to combine
a display of First Aid work with the test. It is impossible to combine a test with a display that can be used for propaganda purposes, for a display that attracts spectators will distract competitors. The craze for the" revue" type of test is simply a phase, and is part of the present-day tendency to pander to the inefficient and "too-Iazy-to-make-themselves-efficient" people, and it is not just to a competing team. (Now that will make some people think, and possibly I shall get into trouble, but I shall not mind if it results ultimately in a type of competition that is fair to competitors.)
A very interesting analysis can be made if marking sheets are reviewed, and all the marks given for points that are not essential to the correct rendering of First Aid are classed as "trimmings." My analysis reads :-
This analysis shows the tendency, and to allot more marks for non-essentials than for the essential First Aid cannot be justified. Take note of the warning, and do not worry-the phase is only a craze, and will pass, and real First Aid competition s will come into their own again.
" For every ill beneath the sun, There is some remedy or none; If there be one, resolve to End it; If not, submit, and never mind it."
A team does not require these adventitious hindrances in their practices, since they exercise their imagination, resource and mental power, and they are wise if they continue to do this when competingconcentrate on the patient and his injuries, and the " realism " will not worry the team except in so far as the surroundings concern the treatment of the patient. The team must serve one master, and let that master be the patient.
AFTER THE COMPETITION.
The team spirit must still be in evidence, and discuss the test as a team, and not as individuals; "the reward of a thing done well is to have done it," and two things only can have happened to the team, either it has been a complete success, or it has not, and any amount of discussion or argument will not alter that fact-talk about the things that do matter; the measure of the team's success depends entirely upon the motives that induced them to compete. If the motive was" pot-hunting," simply and solely,
the team will learn a great deal more from its nonsuccess than from a complete success if they are bigminded enough to take notice. The point of the greatest importance to the team and to each individual member of the team is: "Are you a more efficient First Aider than when you started training for the competition? " Your answer is bound to be " Yes," and that is the main thing that matters. "Would it not be a splendid thing if all First Aiders were up to own and are a tangible measure of success, they are not everything. If the motive has been to measure the efficiency of the team as practical First Aiders, then you will have learned the strength and the weaknesses of the team, and an incomplete success may be disappointing, but it will not be discouraging, and an incomplete success will be disappointing and discouraging, but although awards are satisfactory to competition standard?" Again the answer must be " Yes "-well, what are you going to do? Remember the influence of your own personal example, and keep up the work and help others to try and attain the standard that the team has set for itself, and make First Aid in your area the glorious living entity that it ought to be, and worthy of the splendid traditions and the wonderful history that has been entrusted to our keeping by our predecessors in the St. John Ambulance Association. Give of your best, and the more you give, the bigger will grow the store from which you give, and, to quote Service :-
" But to labour with zest, and to give of your best, For the sweetness and joy of the giving; To help folks along with a hand and a song; Why, there's the real sunshine of living."
And that will be the measure of the team's success, and that only.
If the success has been complete, then there is all the more need for a warning. Do not allow success to unbalance you; the team have set a high standard for themselves, and everybody will be expecting great things from them, and for their own peace of mind the team cannot let them down. "Resting on the laurels won" must not be the order, for that means the beginning of deterioration; work all the harder to keep up the high standard of work done, and do not neglect the training, for there is always something fresh to learn about the "running repairs" of this wonderful body of ours (the only man who knows all there is to be known about First Aid is the man who has just got his first certificate). Keep up the standard and try to bring the other fellows up to it, and, in your justifiable pride, do not forget that we First Alders are simply the means to an end, and that end is " to afford skilled assistance in cases of accident and sudden illness," and, above all, do not exalt the means above the end.
" Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much; Wisdom is humble that he knows no more."
Cowper.
The
St. John Ambulance Brigade News.
No !. (P RINCE OF WALES) DISTRICT.
Commissio1ler :-
Captain W. GOODLEY, M.C DISTRICT ORDERS. ApPOINTMENTS AND
The Chief Commissioner has approved the following appointments and promotions :-
Dr. J. D. Murray, appointed Divisional Surgeon to o. 73 Grays Division, with effect from August 17, 1933· Ambulance Officer C. W. Hipkins, o. 17 Merton and Wimbledon Division, promoted to the rank of Divisional Superintendent, with effect from September 26, 1933· Sergeant F. Martin Smith, o. 42 Barnet Divi sion, promoted to the rank of Ambulance Officer, with effect from September 26, 1933.
Corporal A. E. Hawkins, o. 42 Barnet Division, promoted to rank of Sergeant, with efFect from September 26, 1933.
The following members have been promoted to the rank of Corporal, with effect from September 26, 1933; Private H. J. Bonning, No. 67 St. Pancras Division; Private J. Harris and Private H. Aylott, of o. 42 Barnet Division; Private R. Lee, Private WI. T. Higgins, Private J. Boss, all of o. 85 Ealing Division.
EW DIVISION S
The Chief Commis sioner has approved of the formation of the following Division and Section :o. 56 Cricklewood (Brondesbury Section), with effect from 20.9.33·
o. C.22 Leyton and Leytonstone Cadet Division, with effect from 19.9.33.
REMOVAL FRO}.! THE BRIGADE ROLL.
Private S. A. Longbottom, o. 13 King's Cross Division, removed from the Brigade Roll by Order of the Chief Commissioner, with effect from September 14, 1933, under ection 3, General Brigade Regulations, Para. 45· OF THE LADY DI TRICT SUPERINTENDENT. Miss Rideout, the Lady District Superintendent, has now returned to London, and ursing Divisions will communicate with her as hitherto regarding public and local duty, etc. Her address is: 28, Glyn Mansions, Addison Bridge, \'{1.14 (Telephone: Fulham 086 7.)
DIVI IONAL TROPHIES.
\X1ill Divisions please supply the Commissioner direct with the following information, regarding Trophies in the possession of the Division :-1, Name of trophy; 2, Name of the donor; to enable the Commissioner to comply with Para. 239, Section 1 I, of the Brigade General Regulations.
BRIGADE RETIRING AGE.
The following recommendation by Chapter General has been approved by H.R.H. The Grand Prior :" That Officers of Corps and Divisions, on attaining the age of 65 years, be transferred to the Retired List, except in special cases approved by the Chief Commissioner."
OFFICERS' ANNUAL DINNER AND DANCE.
The Officers' Annual Dinner and Dance will be held at the Hotel Great Central, Marylebone, N. WI., on Saturday, December z, next.
This Dinner and Dance is the only social function of the District, and the Commissioner hopes that all Officers of the District will. support hin: on this occasion by being present. For particulars and tickets apply to the Dinner Secretary, Captain L. L. Franks, at Headquarters. \"l/. GOODLEY, M.C,
ACTON AND DIVISION. Captain, COtnt)Jissiomr.
Headquarters : 10, Berkley Street, St. John'S Lane, E.CI.
o. DISTRICT.
What an extensive stride this Division has taken in organising a road Motor Patrol Squad, extending their
interests and actlVltles by utilising motor power to put their to practise in dangerous thoroughfares, :vhere 1n road casualties this talent applied, IS apprecIatIve: very often occurring as road accidents do In the most obsolete places where immediate first aid is practically unobtainable, therefore great congratulations to T. S. Appleton's organising abilitIes, on establishing such a unique serviceable Patrol Squad. This is operated irrespective of their extensive circle of other duties.
CARSHALTON AND WIALLINGTON. of the and Wallington ursing Plvision were entertaIned to tea by their late SuperIntendent, Mrs. M. Jenkins. The occasion was in the nature of a farewell gathering, to bid Mrs. Jenkins" Goodbye" on her resignation of her post, which she has held since the formation of the Division some four years ago. One of the members, speaking on behalf of those present, spoke of the good work done by Mrs. Jenkins for the z86
Division. They felt that in losing her and Dr. M ylechreest (the Divisional Surgeon), who is also retiring, they were indeed being orphaned. After hearty thanks had to Mrs. Jenkins, the members presented her with a SlIver scent spray, in token of their sentiments.
IO. 3 DISTRICT.
STOURBRIDGE.
A service to commemorate the 50 years' existence of the Stourbridge Centre of the St. John Ambulance Association was held recently at St. John'S Church, and was attended by a large number of members of the ambulance movement in the borough and surrounding district, Viscount Cobhanl (Lord Lieutenant of \Vorcestershire), who is President of the Centre, the Member of Parliament for Stourbridge Division, the Mayor and members and officials of the Corporation. The service was preceded by a procession.
The ordinary form of morning service was used, with spe.cial prayers and anthem, and a very appropriate sermon
than in any previous year," said the Mayor of Preston, Alderman T. H. C. Derham, presiding as Corps Surgeon a.t the annual general meeting of the Preston Corps. He remarked that it was amazing to him that in the midst of the great tragedy of unemployment in which the members were as deeply involved as any, they attended to their voluntary duties with unabated enthusiasm.
CHADDERTON.
The Chadderton Nursing Division held an exhibition of First Aid and Home Nursing work, which was followed by a presentation of certificates. Councillor Denham, Chairman of the Council, said that all who took part in such work must feel they had accomplished something worth while. IIe congratulated the ursing Division on its progress and wished the members every success.
RAWTENST ALL.
Alderman J. Barritt, JP., has presented a cup to the Rawtenstall Division for annual competition.
CONFERENCE.
The second annual conference of the o. 4 Lancashire District was held on September 30, at St. George's Hall, generously placed at the disposal of the delegates by the Liverpool City Council. Commissioner W. G. Smith, O.B.E., presided.
A portrait of the late Mr. J. C Ellison, at one time the Corps Superintendent, was presented to the Liverpool Corps.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Porter very kindly entertained the District Staff to lunch at the University Club, and after the Conference the delegates and friends were entertained by the Liverpool Corps at the new Headquarters.
The Pim Challenge Cup, supplied by Mr. Allan Gibson, J.p., jeweller, elson, is a magnificent specimen of the silversmith's art, and bears the following inscription: "Presented to Assistant Commissioner F. E. de B. Pim, L.Q.CP.I., L.R.CS.I., Knight of Grace of the Order of St. John, by all ranks of the Brigade in o. 4 District, in
was preached by the Vicar of St. John'S (the Rev. W. J. North).
o. 4 DISTRICT.
No. 2 SUB-AREA (LANCASHIRE).
The Corps and Divisions of o. 2 Sub-Area, No. 4 Lancashire District, have organised, during the summer, route marches in the various parts of the area.
BARRow-r T-FURNESS.
Entertained by the Barrow Division, the children of the members were taken by train to Rampside, where a field was placed at their disposal by Mrs. Raby, of the Clark Arms HoteL Games and races were organised, after which refreshments were served, and then, through the generosity of .Mrs. Raby, sweets were provided. A tugof-war for ladles caused much amusement, and in a similar contest for the men the .CO.s proved victors. PRESTON.
" At the end of another milestone we can say that our hopes and aspirations are fulfilled. We have done better
TAND1SH.
Tbe members of the tandish Division, augmented by other Divisions of the Wigan Corps, attended Divine Service at the Standish Parish Church, and were accompanied by the Chairman, members and officials of the District Council. The service was conducted by the Rector, the Rev. C W. N. Hutton, who congratulated the members on the splendid work they were doing.
INCE.
Mr. G. Foster, J.p., presided at a concert which was held at the Ince Public Hall, on September 6, and during the interval Councillor Derbyshire presented the awards won during the year, including the Efficiency Cup, of which he is the donor, to Sergeant C Connolly.
LIVERPOOL.
Liverpool Corps lost a generous benefactor by the death of Alderman WI. \Y/. Kelly, a leading figure in the public and theatrical life of the city.
apprecianon of fifty years' conspicuous service to the Brigade. eptember 30, 1933." On the reverse side is an engraved picture of ambulance men at practice, this taken from a photograph taken near Dr. Pim's residence. FLEETWOOD.
The Fleetwood Fish Merchants' Association Boy Cadet Shield Competition was conducted at Fleetwood Ambulance Headquarters on aturday, September 23, 1933· Jine teams entered, and the results were declared a follows :-Liverpool orth, 203; Liverpool Exchange, 202; rdwick, 191; Oldham, 187.
No. 4 Dr TRICT.
BIRKENHEAD CORPS.
The Annual Inspection of the Birkenhead Corps was held on September z8, under the command of Corps Superintendent J. Cotter. County Officer Dr. R. W/yse inspected the parade.
The Divisions were inspected individually in line, and afterwards were given various tests on the treatment
Opening of Divisional Headquarters, Hailsham Division, by The Secretary of State for War The Right Hon. Viscount Hailsham, P.c., K.c., September 24th, 1933.
Presentation to Lieut.-Colonel Brooks.
of supposed injuries, artificial respiration, improvised transport, hand-seats, and in the case of ursing Divisions bedmaking also.
At the close of the proceedings the Mayor said he did not think the public were even yet properly alive to the importance and magnitude of the work being done by the St. John Ambulance Brigade. In this 20th century the members of the Brigade were the knights and dames of the Ancient Order, and their devotion to the duty of healing was the equivalent of the spirit of chivalry which animated the knight of the Middle Ages. He paid a high tribute to the work being done at the First Aid posts maintained by the Birkenhead Corps; 471 cases had been treated during the past summer. He also referred to the wonderful work being done by the ursing Divisions in the provision and running of Medical Comforts Depo ts
The Corps Superintendent thanked the fayor for his address, and also all those who had contributed to making the Inspection such a success, and said the greatest need they had to-day was a suitable headquarters.
The Inspecting Officer said the work done that night was of a very high standard of efficiency, and the members of the various Divisions had done their jobs really well.
CONFERENCE OF CHESHIRE DIVISIONS.
The first annual conference of the Cheshire Divisions of the St. John Ambulance Brigade was held at the Town Hall, Chester, on October 7.
There were present the Mayor and Mayoress of Chester, the County Commissioner and Mrs. Chaloner, Colonel J. C. Trimble (Inspecting Officer on the Headquarters Staff of the Brigade), Assistant Commissioner W. Maxwell Reekie (Lancashire), County Surgeon R. Nightingale, County Officers R. Wyse and J. A. K. Ferns, Corps Superintendents WI. Dale (Crewe) and James Cotter (Birkenhead), and about 150 delegates from the various Divisions of the Brigade in Cheshire.
The Mayor, in welcoming the delegates to the City, said how pleased he and the Mayoress were to be present at the first annual conference of Cheshire.
The County Commissioner, before proceeding further with the business, paid a high and feeling tribute to the memory of Sergeant Tarkington, of Stockport, who received injuries while on duty, from which he died. Conference stood for a moment or two in silence in memory of Sergeant T orkington and the other members of the Brigade who had died in the course of the past year.
A satisfactory financial statement was presented by the County Treasurer for the period ended December 3 I, 1932·
Colonel Trimble, in an address, touched on the strength of the Brigade, and urged the necessity for extension both in personnel, local duties, and duties at the First Aid posts and Medical Comforts Depots, and urged that these should be e.xtended. He laid particular stress on the need for careful training of both men and nurses to make them really efficient when dealing with cases of bleeding and the use of artificial respiration. He then addressed himself particularly to the Superintendents of Divisions, urging upon them their responsibilities as leaders and controllers of their Divisions. He stressed the need for the insurance of all members of all Divisions, and said it was now a duty laid upon officers in charge of units to see their members were insured.
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The County Commissioner addressed the conference, thanking Colonel Trimble for his attendance, and at the County Inspection at Stockport during the past summer. During the course of his remarks he urged all Divisional Superintendents to fill up vacancies in their Divisions and do more recruiting to increase the strength of the rank and file.
Lady County Officer 1iss C. M. Dickson then addressed the conference on the work and progress of the ursing Units, congratulating them on the steady improvement shown.
Invitations to hold the 1934 conference at the following places were received: Altrincham, Whaley Bridge, Macclesfield, Chester and Crewe.
A vote of thanks to the officers and members of the Chester Divisions and Lady County Officer Miss C. M. Dickson was then passed, on the proposition of Corps W. Dal e, seconded by Corps Superintendent James Cotter.
COUNTIES OF \VESTMORLAND AND CUl\1BERLAND. WHITEHAVEN.
Private George William Wilson, when engaged in his work as a haulage hand at Lowca Pit, was killed through being run over by a set of tubs. He was a keen ambulance man, and was in the Military Hospital Reserve, having undergone his first training at Catterick Military Hospital in August of this year. He was only 19 years of age.
The funeral took place on September 27 at 10resby, and was attended by members of the Whitehaven Ambulance Division in uniform under Ambulance Officer Co yles, with the Cadets under their Superintendent, C. Proud. The Workington Ambulance Division also sent a contingent under Private J. Reed.
Brigade members bore the coffin from his home at Parton to the Church, where a service was conducted by the Rev. A. W. Johnston in the presence of a crowded congregation.
Floral tributes were sent by the Officers and Cadets of the Whitehaven Division, his "pals" of the Brigade> and his team and workmates in " 2 West" colliery.
o. 5 DI STRICT.
THURNSCOE.
At a tea and social evening arranged by Thurnscoe Divi sion, in the Parish Hall, Mr. E. C. Hamilton agent of the Bickleton Main Colliery, presented certificates. and medallions to members of the Division, and Lady Di strict Officer, Mrs. Pickerin g, made awards to the nursing members.
NEW EDLINGTON.
New Edlington Corps, at a recent parade, looked one of the smartest parades of ambulance men and nursing sisters that have taken place in the Doncaster district this year. It was their annual inspection on the cricket field at Edlington, in command of Corps Superintendent J. Gawthorpe.
The inspecting officer was Assistant Commissioner J. J. Huey, of Mexborough, and he was accompanied by District Officer W. Still, Di strict Officer Sam Bunting,. and County Surgeon Dufty
The inspecting officer paid a tribute to the smartness. of the men and sisters on parade.
PUDSEY.
The Brigade at Pudsey held an Ambulance Sunday on July 16 last. The Mayor, Mr. George Womersley, honoured the parade with his presence. There was a procession to the local Cenotaph, where the Reveille was sounded by the bugles of the Church Lads Brigade. Those present included the Deputy Mayor Alderman R. Ingham, Councillor Simeon Meyers, Corps Superintendent Baker, Mrs. Geldard, Superintendent Barran, and Sergeant Thrippleton.
No. 6 DISTRICT.
FILEY.
Mrs. Whiting, of the Dottrill Inn, situated between Filey and Bridlington, must be one of the most enthusiastic workers the St. John Ambulance has.
Realising the great help the motorist derives from the St. John Ambulance, she has been raising money by " feet of pennies."
She has just given the Filey Division 500 feet of coppers and silver, amounting to £16 6s. 7d., which the motorists, cyclists and other visitors have left at her hostel during the past season.
During the pas t years she has raised £ 100 with her " mile of pennies."
She is a past-president of the Filey branch-the first woman to gain this honour-and her husband is the president this year.
The Filey Division have erected a first aid hut outside the Dottrill Inn, and voluntary workers are there each week-end.
Since the Filey Division has been formed it has dealt with 636 cases, including 63 road accidents.
The Filey Division are now endeavouring to raise sufficient money to buy a motor ambulance, the nearest public one being at Cloughton.
NEWCASTLE.
Members of the various Ambulance and Nursing Divisions comprising the Newcastle Corps, St. John Ambulance Brigade, keep in touch with one another during the winter months by means of social gatherings. There is an Inter-Divisional Social Committee, of which Mr. T. H. Cooper (City Division) is president, Mr. Albert E. Love (Friends' Division) hon. secretary, and Mr. John Ridley (St. Peter's Works Division) hon. treasurer. The inaugural social of the present session took place this week at the headquarters of the St. Peter's \Vorks Division, and was, as usual, a great success. EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE.
DRIFFIELD.
Councillor Mrs. Albert Spencer presided over an interesting meeting held at the end of September in the Driffield Congregational Schoolroom with the object of stimulating interest in ambulance work.
Mr. T. Etherington, who has been honorarr instructor Ir: work at Driffield since 1908, started a Fust AId class for the local unemployed in March last, and every member wh? took. the examination pa sed. The class was run entlIely wIthout outside as i tance.
It is his ambition to establish an Ambulance Divi ion of the Brigade in Driffield for which in these dan of motor transport the geographical position of Driffie'ld pro,-ides copious need.
A Driffield ursing Division of the Brigade has been in existence for many years.
County Commissioner Embleton is to be congratulated on . the fine parade he. organised, when 1,700 uniformed men of the distnct paraded for eli vine service in St. Nicholas Cathedral, ewcastle. The occa ion was utilised to present medals and bars to a number of men and nurses.
NORTHER CAMP.
[By Courtesy of •. F !.Sitor."
Drumhead Service in Prince's Park. Inspection by Colonel Trimble, CB., CM.G.
No. 8 Dr TRICT.
FIRST AID HUT AT LENHAM.
A Church Parade was held in connection with the dedication and opening of the new hut of the Lenham Division, which is situated on the main London-Folkestone road between Ashford and Maidstone. District Officer Potts, supported by Corps Superintendent John H. Day, M.B.E., and Superintendent Groom, took command of the parade, u.:as formed by the Officers, .C.O.'s, Men and urSlng Slsters of the Maidstone Lenham Doddington and Ashford Divisions. Mter in Lenham Parish Church the parade marched to the hut or the dedication ceremony District Officer Pott s accepted the hut on behalf of the Commissioner.
The officers and members on parade were guests of the Lenham Division at tea. BENFIELD.
The sum of £80 was obtained for Henfield Division as the result of fete which took place at Chestham Park, through the kindness of Mrs. E. Hicks. Mr. H. P. reJ?-dered good service as the orgaruser. At a meeting which followed the adoption of the fete accounts the question of forming a women's nursing section fo; Henfield was considered, and it was resolved to seek the co-operation of the Women's Institute.
NO.9 DI STRICT.
jro.!JJ Page II8 of the Official Joumol of the Royal NotIOnal Lifeboat Institutiott jor Septettlber, 1933. Issued October 12, 1933.)
FIRST AID FOR THE SHIPWRECKED.
" A new Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade has been formed at Brixham, where it will work in conwith Torbay lifeboat, turning out whenever lifeboat receives a cali, and standing by to give first ald to any among the shipwrecked or lifeboat crew who may come ashore injured.
'c For a number of years there has been very close co-operation between the lifeboat station and the local Division of th: St. OM Ambulance Brigade at Plymouth, where the Br1gade s County Commissioner for Devon deals personally with all shipwreck calls. It was as a result of the proposals of the Devon Commissioner that the same of co-<?peration was extended in 1926 to the maJonty of the lifeboat stations, which work in with the St. John Ambulance Brigade and the Red Cross Society in England and Wales and with the St. Andrew's Ambulance Association in Scotland."
DEVON COUNTY.
MOTOR AMBULANCE FIGURES AS SUBMITTED FOR THE NATIONAL REGISTER FOR THE THREE HOLIDAY MONTHS (JULY, RUGUST AND SEPTEMBER, 1933).
Number of Motor Ambulances
Number of Invalid Passenger s
Number of Road Accidents
Number of other Accidents
Number of Fires
Number of other Ambulance
Order of St. John. Headquarter Notes.
One of the services which the Chapter-General has decided should take place annually in the Priory Church of the Order was held on Sunday, October 8. The occasion was the Commemoration of the Blessed Gerard, the first recorded head of the brotherhood which developed into the Order of St. John in the eleventh century.
The officiating clergy were the Rev. Professor Claude Jenkins, D.D., F.S.A Canon of Canterbury, who preached the sermon, and the Rev. C. B. Hulton, Preacher of the Charterhouse, both of whom are Chaplains of the Order. The Secretary-General, the Hospitaller and the Almoner were present in their Stalls, and amongst the several Members of the Order present were Lieutenant-Colonel Francis A. Brooks, Mrs. Man Stuart, the Commissioner of No. District, and several members of the District staff. The Order Choir, recruited from No. District attended and were in plain clothes, but owing to of a generous benefactor, it is expected that at the next service they will be suitably robed. The organist to the Order, Commander the Hon. Henry Cecil, officiated at the organ.
At the invitation of the Chapter-General representatives of the Southern Area of No. I District were present. The church was filled to its capacity.
Mter the service the members of the Southern Area were inspected by Lieutenant-Colonel F. A. Brooks, M.D ., who was accompanied b y MajorGeneral Sir Percival Wilkinson, Secretary-General to the Order, and the Commissioner of the District.
After the Inspection the opportunity was taken of making a presentation to Colonel Brooks from the Southern Area, consisting of Chambers's Cyclopa:dia of English Literature. Dr. McIntyre, in making the presentation, asked Colonel Brooks to accept the volumes as a sign of the affection in which he was held by all ranks, and that their good wishes accompanied him in his retirement.
Colonel Brooks, after receiving the gift, thanked all ranks in the Southern Area for their great kindness in presenting him· with it, and was particularly pleased to learn from their Assistant Commissioner, Dr. McIntyre, that it had been subscribed equally by all the personnel of the Area. He thought that it showed that he had had their confidence during the time that he was Commissioner, and had tried to carry out his duties to the best of his ability. Being a great reader, he would have frequent occasions of consulting the "Cyclopa:dia" and of remembering kind his friends in the Southern Area.
Questions and Answers.
BLUE B AG FOR STINGS.
S. N. (Manchester).-Please tell me how the Blue Bag acts in the treatment of Stings of Plants and Insects.
The Blue Bag is useful because it contains alkalies of 1vhich bicarbonate of soda is its chief constitHent. It foll02vs, therefore , that these 1vill be Illore effective in action when moistened with 7vater than ,vhen applied dry to the injured part.
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TREATMENT OF NON-CORROSIVE Porso I -G.
B. P. (Chiswick).-Please tell me if we should administer an emetic before or after the antidote in a case of Non-Corrosive Poisoning.
My personal experience 1vith cases of poisoning by mouth is that I have never yet succeeded in making the patient vomit until I had adlllillistered I1vo pints of flllid. You can certainlY give the antidote before the ellletic provided that YOlt do not thereby delay the administration of the emetic.
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TREAT1fEl T OF I ' Fe\. TILE CONVULSIONS.
H. B. (Cardiff).-We used to be taught that it was correct with a child, suffering from an Infantile Convulsion, to support him in the bath so that the water reached the middle of the trunk. The present Textbook, however, tells us to support the child, so that the water reaches the armpits. What are the advantages of this altered instruction?
The child is to b,e sllpported in the bath beca1lse, being 1:1 a state of convHlslOll, he (or she) might very easily become zlJIl7/ersed, and so aspbyxiated. It is clear that the alteration .the of the Textbook is due to the fact that zt 1S easier and safer to support a child 1vith one's hands in the armpits than r01llld the middle of the body, when the borb' and the hands are rendered slippelY by contact lvith
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TREATME T OF FRACTURED ].\\V.
, _ E. S. (Co:rentry).-Please explain the advantage, It any, of USlllg two narrow triangular bandages in treatment of Fractured Jaw as compared with one bandage recommended in previous editions of the Textbook.
If/ith the ne1]) H.alter Bandage 1])e call get a cOlllplete control of the a reslllt lvhich I never accolllplished or saw accomplIShed by a;ryolle 1vith the old olle-balldage llIethod. tT7hen examining candidates IlIIder tbe old mles I. often asked the "patient," ,vho had been treated for .fractured jaw, to open the 1110Mh; and I,vas amused to how the latter clenched his ja2V ?"ather than give aJvtry /JIS To-day, the same "patimt" cannot open his )/fotlth if the halter bandage is property applied.
C. F.
Interesting Case Reports.
By N. CoRBET FLETCHER, M.A., M.B., B.Chir. (Can tab), M.R.C.S., etc ., Assistant-Surgeon-in-Chief, The St. John Ambulance Brigade.
CASE REPORT o. 70.-The Assistant Commissioner in charge of Western Area No. (Prince of Wales's) District reports the efficient performance of first aid in th.e following circumstances :-
Private H. S. Banks, of No. 84 (Twickenham) Division, while spending his holiday recently at Ryde, Isle of Wight, was able to put his knowledge of first aid to practical use. A visitor from Flitwick was leaning over the pier watching a paddle steamer when he over-balanced, falling between the pier and steamer. Private Banks, with only a limited experience in the Brigade, of which he is a comparatively new member, was able to render immediate first aid in fixing up a compound fracture of right tibia and fibula, a simple fracture of right humerus, two severed fingers and the thumb of right hand, lacerations of face and head, and suspected internal inj uries. Private Banks was able to secure the first aid box from the Pier Head Railway Station, and to arrange for the removal of the unfortunate patient by the Pier Railway to the shore, whence he accompanied the patient to the Royal Hospital in an ambulance.
CmHrE TT. -1Yothing is more pleasillg tban a CaJ e Report n.'hich tells of good It'ork, 1vell done by individual.r ,vho have only recently become qualified to rellder first aid. It reflects credit 011 the first aider, and also Oll th e St. johi! Amblliance Association }vhich tallght him and gave him his qualifying certificate. In this case ollr cOJ/gratHlatio}] s , cOllpled lVith some degree of SJlllpatl!Jl, go to a junior m ember of the Brigade 1vho, faced lvith the treatment of a cas e sltfJeril1g from JIlultiple alld seriotls il?jllrie s, acqllitted himself in accordance ]l'ith the highest traditions. n-·ell dOlle, Private Banks!
Correspondence.
The Editor is pleased to receive and replY to letters dealing with Brigade activities and interests.
To the Editor.
CHURCH PAR \DE .\ND DRUMHEAD SERVICE.
DE -\R SIR,-i-.lany Officers, .CO.'s and men are observed to have removed their head-dress while in uniform at Drumhead ernces.
orne doubt exists as to the proper procedure, and I would be glad if some explanation could be given what should be done, through the columns of the GAZETTE, for the information of those who are in doubt.-Yours faithfully,
. GRAY, Divisional Superilltendent.
Ojjicials, .C.O.'s and men ilt uniform do !Jot remove their bead-dress at open-air services.
To the Editor.
DEAR SIR,- With reference to the work accomplished by Officers of the Waihi Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade in connection with the recent serious mining accident at the Waihi Gold Mining Company's No. 2 Shaft on Wednesday, July 26 last, I have pleasure in reporting as follows :Sergeant Birse and Privates McConachie and Roberts were on the scene of the accident within ten minutes of its occurrence. Owing to the nature of accident, which occurred during the change of shifts, about 4. I 5 p.m., this shaft was blocked as a travelling way, and the two members went down to the brace at No. 4 Shaft, and there waited the arrival of Dr. Hetherington (Divisional Surgeon) and Sr. Bndgeman Lecturer and Examiner).
In the meantlme the necessary equipment was assembled, and with the doctors the two members proceeded below in the cage to the No. 13 chamber.
The :-unaway cage, containing the twelve injured men, was Jammed about 25 ft. above this level (No. 13), after falling some 1,200 ft., and rested at an angle on one of the wall-plates of the shaft with the steel winding. rope piled about the bonnet of the cage.
Supenntendent T. G. Williams was at tea when the and he immediately proceeded to the mrne. Actmg under instructions from the mine manager, Mr. J. L. Gilmour, he assembled the Lowmoor jackets and stretchers and went below where he joined those officers there.
proceeding underground, Superintendent Wllliams placed Private Kingsford in charge of Transport on the surface.
were arranged at No. 13 level to receIv.e the lilJured men as they were lowered from the cage lil a chair. Willing stretcher-bearers orgarused from amongst the miners, and the lilJured men were conveyed along the level to the NO·4 shaft, where they were taken to the surface in cage. The more seriously injured were placed ill the Lowmoor jackets and other improvised equipment.
An outstanding feature of the work of rescue was the large am<?unt of improvised material brought into use, and which was good evidence of the initiative and resource employed.
W?:-king under. extremely difficult and dangerous conditlOns, Dr. Bndgeman managed to work his way up the shaft, and entered the wrecked cage, where he attended to the more serious cases amongst the unfortunate men, and assisted in lowering them to the level below. The conditions surrounding the rescue work at No. 13 chamber were fraught with much danger the entire twelve men were successfully lowered with the greatest possible despatch, and without mishap the runaway cage, and conveyed to the travelling cage at NO.4 Chamber.
During the interim arrangements had been made to have the motor ambulance in readiness at NO.4 shaft, and as the injured arrived on the surface they
were taken without any unnecessary loss of time to the hospital.
Much favourable comment was made on the remarkably expeditious manner in which the transport of the injured men from the scene of the accident was carried out. This was undoubtedly a splendid achievement in itself.
The Division, which is quite a new organisation, has quickly and successfully justified its existence, and Superintendent Williams is to be congratulated on having such a .fine body of men under his command.
Superintendent Williams remained on duty all night at the hospital assisting the medical staff.
In bringing this report to a close I wish, on behalf of the community at Waihi, to place on record my great appreciation of the work of Superintendent Williams and the Officers of the Division as associated with this accident, and which contributed so largel y in relieving the sufferings of these unfortunate men who had just passed through the most awful experience of their lives.-I am, Sir, yours, etc., W. WALLNUTT, President of the Division.
To the Editor.
D EAR SIR,-Regarding the carrying of the cane, I must thank the Surgeon-in-Chief for his "ruling" on the practice that should be adopted by Officers in the St. John Ambulance Brigade, and further this ruling taken in conjunction with that laid down in the June issue of the ST. JOH GAZETTE, makes quite clear the fact that not only are Officers to place the cane differently, but also their hand and forearm when at the salute. One only needs to look at the pictures in the GAZETTE, and hear the arguments at Annual Inspections to realise how necessary it was to have a ruling on this point.
Previously, only those Officers who attended the Royal Review in Hyde Park in 193 were aware of the special instructions issued on that occasion; further, we are not always sure that a practice which is adopted in the London area is to be carried out also in other Districts; for instance, in the summer months in London, the Officers of the Brigade do not always wear white cap covers, whereas in NO.5 District it is the usual practice to wear these from May to September.
Whilst I am writing, I should like again to refer to Stretcher Drill. If we are to adopt Army practice, as suggested by Colonel Ellis, I think that the time is overdue when we should be practising the drill which has been practised in the Army since 1928. We have to teach the new drill to members of the Military Hospitals Reserve, and there is liable to be confusion under such conditions.-Yours faithfully, CHAS. H. FORSTER, Corps Officer.
Wasp and Bee Stings.
B y COLO I EL C. I. ELLIS, C.M.G., T.D., M.D., C.M., L.S.A., A.M.S.(T). (Surgeon-in-Chiej The St. John Ambulance Brigade).
Most of us know the difference, in appearance, between a wasp and a bee: the former is more slender and has a much gaudier abdomen; it is also much less hairy than a bee. See pictures in the King's English Dictiona;y.
Some letters have recently appeared in the Morning Post in which the writers recommend, amongst other things, kitchen (washing) soda dipped in vinegar. This remedy is evidently intended for both wasp and bee stings.
One's first criticism is, not unnaturally: Why use an acid and a carbonate, for surely the one will neutralise the other, C02 being given offin the process. It is generally accepted that the sting of a wasp is alkaline and that of a bee acid, and so acids are applied for wasp stings and alkalis for those of a bee.
Lieut.-Col. Samman (Ventnor), writing in the British Medical Journal on March 5, 1932, stated that the latest research establishes that the venom of wasps' and bees' stings consists of two fluids secreted from two different glands-one acid, the other alkalineand recommended the application of any preparation of opium, and failing this, the juice of a fresh lettuce or onion to afford relief.
I am now wondering if the writers in the Morning Post, when recommending the combination of an acid and a carbonate, intended to neutralise both the fluids secreted and injected.
Prof. Boycott, writing in the same journal on March 5, 1932, stated that he teased and induced about 50 wasps to sting litmus paper, and found that the majority were about neutral and a fair number frankly alkaline; none being acid.
Besides the irritating acid or alkaline nature of the constituents of the substance injected, there is, it is thought, also some protein poison to account for the pain and swelling often produced.
In the treatment one can, I think, assume that alkaline remedies are going to relieve bee stings and acid ones wasp stings.
First let me say that the symptoms of stings of both insects are of two kinds: (1) constitutional and (2) local.
CO STITUTIONAL SY1IPTmIs .
These are, at times, very serious (especially in 'Susceptible people), causing severe illness or death; 'sometimes suddenly from shock and the depressed condition of the heart owing to the absorption of the poison into the system or later from germs entering the wound and causing sepsis.
The neck, throat, mouth, tongue, lips, face, and
eyelids are particularly vulnerable parts. With such stings medical advice should be sought. Stings in the throat and tongue may cause such swelling as to obstruct breathing, with fatal consequences.
In cases where death has taken place in a few minutes, it is usually found that the sting has penetrated a vein, so allowing the poison to get directly into the blood stream. To prevent shock, people who 'are badly stung should lie down and not exert themselves for some hours. Stimulants and restoratives may be required.
LOC
AL
It should be remembered that the above insects are not aggressive and rarely attack. unless or disturbed, so should not be excited by flap}?lllg table-napkins or handkerchiefs at them .Stl-?gS should not be rubbed: it will provoke ltrltatl0n and possibly inflammation.
Many of us are familiar with the sting and subsequent itching.
LOC AL REMEDIES (other than those given in our Text Book, p. 13 I).
W-\ P Vinegar.
Alcohol, including eau de Cologne. A saturated alcoholic solution of aloes. Moistened tobacco leaf. Alum solution.
The juice of a raw onion. Cut the onion and rub the place tung immediately with the cut surface.
Cleanse the wound, a point which is frequently overlooked, for the wasp ma y harbour dangerous germs. Apply liquor of iodine, mild, then a dry dressing.
BEE STING
As the bee leaves the " sting" in, it with a needle, penknife or forceps, because the pOlson is attached to the sting and the muscles of the POISO? sac keep on injecting more poison till the sac IS empty. The wound .should be cleaned and_ alkaline remedies applied, as detaIled on p. 13 1 ot our Text Book.
Captain . H. Turner highly recommends that three or four drops of Mother of Arvensis, a homoeopathic preparatlOn, be applied to the tongue as soon as possible. drop may also be applied to the wound. Cleanse and dress as for wasp stings.
The Herne Bay Camp.
AUGUST 4- 18 , 1933.
Now that « Camp" is a thing of the past, it is easier to sum up what a wonderful fortnight we spent at Herne Bay College.
To begin with, the weather was glorious, with day after day of cloudless skies, and a huge red moon at night, so that we could enjoy to the full the fine garden, and playing fields, put at our disposal by Captain and Mrs. Turner.
We were most fortunate in having a fine series of Lectures arranged for us by the Commandant, M rs. Falwasser, and notebooks and pencils were very much in evidence. The knowledge gained will be of great use among many Divisions during the Autumn session of Drills and Practices.
Reveille was rung, in default of a bugle, on the massive school bell at 7.30, and from then onwards through each day the Camp was a hive of activity.
Breakfast at 8 3°, was followed by Prayers in the Lecture Room; after which all members dispersed to make their beds and tidy up. Lectures took place nearly every morning, and at other times during the day-interspersed with Drill and practical work in First Aid and Nursing.
During the first week our Assistant Commandant, Lady Mountgarret, talked to us on « Public Duty." It was one of the most practical and original lectures given. She stressed the point that the Ambulance Sister should always be smart and clean in her person and uniform on and off duty, for the honour of the Brigade. This is a hint well worth taking, for the public looks up to the St. John nurse, and is realising more more her usefulness and help in many emergenCles.
Lady Superintendent, Miss Hausley Smith, CM.B., gave a series of talks on Maternity Work, a new subject to most of the Camp. She has a thorough knowledge of the work, and had brought two « babies" with her, so that washing and dressing operations were most realistic.
Our Medical Officer, Mrs Trevethick, M D., J.P., lectured on « Emergencies," and « General Health," the latter being full of helpful hints on personal hygiene for the Ambulance Sister.
Dr. Corbet Fletcher, Assistant Surgeon in Chief, expounded the" Black Book" in his own inimitable style. He invests the old familiar facts with a new and living interest.
The" Thomas" splint was taken by Dr. Hamerton, Divisional Surgeon, for his subject and we were very sorry that work prevented him giving another talk to the newcomers the second week.
Major ash, R.A.M.C, instructed us in the use of the newest gas mask, and told his interested audience how to recognise the different forms of gas
by their smell. He also explained the latest method of dealing with the civilian population during an enemy gas attack.
Dr McMasters, M.O.H., District Surgeon, on Public Health, interested everyone, and Dr. Noble's talks on "H::emorrhage," and "Fractures," were full of new" tips." Besides these, we had a Cinema show, when Col. Moore, Assistant Chief Commissioner, kindly came down specially, with his film of Hospital work in the late war,
"Burns and Scalds," by Dr. Cozens, County Surgeon, with special reference to the new treatrr:-ent with Tarmic Acid, was listened to with rapt attentlOn.
Then came Nursing Officer Miss A. Reynolds" practical talks on many aspects of nursing work. We could not have enough of her; her lectures were teeming with interest, and her charming personality was one of the delights of the Camp.
Last, and by no means least, came Transport Officer Creasey, who taught us stretcher drill and how to load an ambulance.
After a preliminary canter at the Inspection, held by the Commissioner, Mr. Richards, accompanied by Mr. Wrigglesworth, we began to prepare for the visit of the Lady Superintendent-in-Chief,. who had arranged to stay two nights in Camp. Everybody was busy, practising with splints and bandages, at all hours of the day (and night I) in every odd corner, and a scheme was prepared for the Field Day on Wednesday, August 16.
After a showery morning, the sun broke through, and we were able' to have the whole thing out of doors.
At 2.3°, Lady Perrott inspected the Parade of about forty, which was in charge of Lady District Officer, Miss May. The Nurses then marched past the saluting base, where the flag of the Order was flying.
Mrs Falwasser, O.C Camp, Miss Jackson, Assistant O C, Dr. Trevethick, Col. Pye Oliver, County Controller Col. de la Prime, Major Noble, Assistant Commissioner Kent, and others were in support of the Lady Superintendent-in-Chief.
Directly" Dismiss" was given, everyone doubled to their posts on the cricket field, where many " casualties" were lying. The Pavilion was converted into a hospital, with medical and surgical wards under command of N. O. Reynolds, and a Maternity Ward in charge of Miss Hausley Smith, with "baby" complete. The mother had unfortunately passed away and was not present!
On the field was a Road Hut staffed by members of the Herne Bay Nursing Division, and an operating theatre.
Lady Superintendent Miss Gardiner was in charge of a fractured femur case , which was smartly put up in the "Thomas" splint, and carried to hospital on the stretcher.
Lady Superintendent Miss Field-Comber had another team working on a fractured spine, which was treated and loaded on to the Herne Bay Ambulance, with the help of an " interested bystander."
Lady Peters, District Officer for Surrey, was in charge of a case of carbon monoxide poisoning, needing artificial respiration.
The other cases were of a varied character, and were treated by Ambulance Officers and Sisters in pairs.
A word must be said of the splendid behaviour of the small "patients" of both sexes, all either cadets or Herne Bay children, who displayed exemplary fortitude, lying out in the hot sun for a considerable time.
After Lady Perrott had inspected the cases, and the Hospital and stretcher work, the Parade formed up again, and she gave an address. he expressed herself as very pleased with the marching on parade, and for this we have to thank District Officer Kent, who had kindly coached us beforehand. She urged the necessity of V. .D. work, as in these uncertain times everyone should be prepared for emergencies.
We were all most grateful to our Lady Superintendent-in-Chief for coming down a long distance to inspect us, and for entering so heartily into the life of the Camp.
We were most fortunate in our Commandant, Mrs. Falwasser, and if any medals are given away, the largest and brightest should go to Lady Superintendent Miss Saunders.
Of the Executive members of the Staff, Miss May, the A.djutant, had an eye on everything, and was the C.O.'s right hand; Mrs. May, the Secretary, managed the office work with care and skill; Q.M.
Miss Hayes probably worked harder than anyone, and Miss Corser, the Assistant Adjutant (full of energy, with a cheery word for everyone) rang the bell for Reveille and Lecture s with much noise and vigour.
Church Parade took place on each Sunday during the fortnight. The first at Herne Church, and second, accompanied by the Herne Bay Nursmg Division under Lad y Supt. Miss Reynolds, was held at the Parish Church, Herne Bay
Everyone was sorry when the time came to break camp, and one member who was obliged to leave early put off going until the very last train of the day,' and was found sitting in her cubicle in a moist and tearful condition.
On the last evening we had a party, with dancing and games and special refreshments. Prizes were given for the "prettiest» and "ugliest" fancy
dresses, and we finished with singing "For he's a J olly Good Fellow» to the Commandant, and " Auld Lang Syne."
The two Canterbury expeditions were much enjoyed, and on the second occasion Dr. Cotton, late Commissioner, o. 8 District, took us round the Cathedral Library and showed us many priceless books and documents, not generally displayed to the general public. Dr Trevethick entertained the whole camp to tea on our second visit to the city.
Besides these visits, trips were taken on t\\'o days b y charabancs round the nearby villages, where we enj oyed wonderful views of the beautiful K.ent countrysi de.
All good things come to an end, but we are all hoping that Camp will be held next year again, for we want to renew old friendships, make new ones, and refresh our minds and bodies for another working year.
By A CAMP E1IBER
Herne Bay Camp.
Financing a Corps or Division.
F F
By COR P S O
I CER JULIUS D . RUTTER, GUILDFORD.
Whist Drives can be very profitable if well run. They should be on a big scale, and are best run by social workers outside the Brigade.
It is a aood plan to keep in stock a quantity of dummy with blanks for filling in the occasion, place, price, etc These can then be given to those who are organising the affair and thus you ensure a correct heading On the reverse side of these tickets, print a little about the work, e.g., " What the Brigade gives to the Public."
in aid of the above, to be held at
T
mbulanc
Do not overlook the value of permanent Collecting Boxes. These should be of superior construction, good enough in appearance to stand on a shop counter or in a club room . It should be the work of one member to look after these and inspect the seals from time to time. Last year these boxes brought in nearly £ 10 to our local funds, with very little work entailed. I should be very pleased to explain to any Division how we made our Collecting Boxes, which are in mahogany with ivorine decoration.
I have not mentioned the receipts from Medical Comfort D epartment, because I feel there should be little or no surp lus from the and :xr hat surplus there is should be spent on additlOnal artIcles, etc , fo r the D epot
T expect, in a great many instances, membership fees are waived, and rightly, too, for though the sums may be small, they can be the cause of irritation and do no t warrant collection.
A very simple form of improving funds and. an effort in which every member can join, is the collection of silver paper and tin foil. It is surprising how in quite a short time you will find you have several sacks full. The market should be watched and the metal sold at a favourable time.
I do not suggest that I have covered all the ways and means of raising funds, and frankly I have only written of those which appeal to myself as being good and sound. Perhaps this article will bring to light other goldmines, the prospectus of which we shall be glad to read.
V.A.D.'s at Camp with the Territorials.
On Sat urday, August 5, bound for a Territorial camp on the East Coast, were a commandant, quartermaster, seven nursing members, and a cook.
It was a very delightful spot where our tents were pitched, about three-quarters of a mile the s.ea.
We found a good-sized mess tent and sleep1.ng tents pitched for our use, also a three-s1ded ZlDC building to be used as a cookhouse.
We had been supplied amongst the kit with several easy-chairs and camp-chairs. Th,e dried goods had been ordered in advance and delivered to the camp site, and these also had to be unpacked and checked and placed in the cookhouse for use.
Coal and wood were delivered upon our arrival; an army stove was placed just outside the cookhouse, and soon our cook got a fire going, and at 3.30 p.m. we sat down to a nice cup of tea and a well-earned rest.
After t ea we made up our own beds, and got our sleeping tents ready for the night, and several proceeded to the camp hospital. Here we found a good-sized hospital tent capable ?f holding beds an d the usual camp hospital furniture; some d1stance
There is yet quite another means of raising funds, but I must warn units that before they embark on -this method, they must make quite sure that they are not intruding on the province of any Centre of the Association I refer to the supply of First Aid material to factories, workshops, etc., in their neighbourhood. Such a method not only brings in a 15 p er cent. p r o fit , but it h as th e of keepi ng a wide circle of .lD w1.th. the Brigad e. O f course, no adver tIslDg 1S permlss lble, b u t sales increase on recommendatlO n-all goo d s supplied b eing o b tained from the Stores D epartment of the Association, who will allow 15 per cent. to any D ivision. For the purpose of quick delivery, it is as we ll to carry a certain amount of stock-but this need not be excessive. Members will themselves be glad to buy from this" shop."
behind this tent was an isolation tent, also a good bell tent which the medical officer gave the commandant permission to use for an out-patient department
The keys of the medicine chests, etc., were handed over, and the hospital equipment was unpacked and checked off from the lists supplied All the beds, etc., were got under cover before nightfall, as we found dumped outside in the open. After wO,rking a good while, we enjoyed a good supper, and retued to rest about I p.m , thoroughly tired, but very contented with our surroundings.
On Sunday morning we were all up early; the weather was absolutely perfect. Breakfast was preand our sleeping tents opened out, beds stnpped and re-made. After breakfast all members proceeded to their various duties, some to help in the cook?ouse, others to proceed to the hospi tal. At the hospItal, beds were made up, lockers and utensils scrubbed, and made all ready for use. The outdepartment was arranged, all dressings, mediCInes,. etc., ready to hand; everything had to be in worklng order by II. 30 a.m., when over a thousand men marched into camp. The sun was fierce, and it was a good march from the station, so by the time the men arrived in camp, quite a number were overcome by the heat and needed attention.
We had several minor casualties during the day, and at 6'30 p.m. we admitted our first hospital case, a man suffering with slight heat stroke.
On Monday morning we started our routine work. ick parade at 7 a.m., when all cases needing treatment were reported to the M.O. Orders for treatment were given to the commandant. Medicines and minor dressings were done at once, special dressings and hot fomentatIOns, etc., were given at special times, i.e"
9 a.m., 2 p.m., 6 p.m., 10 p.m., as far as possible.
There were numerous cases of sunburn blisters on faces, necks, and arms, also a quantity with blistered some which were septic, and required contInual attention for several days. Two accidents needed several stitches inserting, which were done by the M.O., and tetanus serum injected. Both cases made very satisfactory progress.
O? the eighth day of our stay we had a change of nursmg members, six of the first lot returnina home d . b an SIX new ones coming in their places, so as to give a few more a chance of the experience of camp life.
.During our stay we had fourteen cases in hospital, thIrteen of whom were sufficiently recovered to return with their units; the other one we left behind In a local hospital, to which he had been removed. out-patients' department was a busy one all the tIme .
Everyone worked splendidly the whole time. All had .a fair share of off-duty, and could indulge in bathing, etc., which made their stay very enjoyable, and everyone was very sorry when it was time to come home again.
BRIGADIER-GE
Obituary.
ERAL H. F. BATEMA -CHAMPAlN,
CM.G.
We regret to record the death of Brigadier-General H. F. Bateman-Champain, CM .G., Secretary-General of the British Red Cross Society, who died suddenly while playing golf at Sunningdale on Saturday, October 7.
After a distinguished military career, General Champain became Secretary-General of the British Red Cross Society in 1922, and rendered invaluable services to the Red Cross in that capacity.
He was a member of the Joint Bodies of the Order of St. John and the British Red Cross Society, and although his interest naturally centred in the Red Cross, he fully recognised the interests of the other great First Aid Organisation, the Order of St. John, and recognised the special role that the Order and the Brigade, through the Association, had made its own. He was always ready to further in any way the co-operation of the Order and the Society in case s such as the Ambulance Service, the Road Service, and the Bureau of Hospital Information, which afford opportunities of service to both organisations.
New H eadquarter s.
Memoria l H all Ope ned at Birmingham.
The Doctor Nelson femorial Hall, the new Headquarters of the St. John Ambulance Division in this city, was opened by the President of the Birmingham County Division, Sir Charles Hyde, Bt., in memory of the first Assistant Commissioner in Birmingham, Dr. Thomas Nelson.
The services to the community of both Dr. Nelon and the County Commissioner, Captain J. Henton White, were mentioned in a speech of appreciation by Sir Charles Hyde, following his opening of the building, voluntarily designed and supervised by County Officer William E. Ballard.
{en and Nurses provided guards of honour at the opening ceremony, at which were present: The Lord Mayor (Councillor H. E. Goodby) and the Lady Mayoress, the Bishop of Birmingham (Dr. W. E. Barnes), who unveiled the memorial tablet, orGeneral Sir Percival Wilkinson (Secretary-General of the St. John Ambulance ervice), Sir Charles H. R after (President of the St. John Ambulance Service), Captain J. Henton White (County Commissioner), Colonel B. J. T. Ford ( ssistant Commissioner), and other county officers, Sir Gilbert Barling, and other members of the medical profession.
The "Perrott" Challenge Shield Competition,
T ime limit: 18 minutes.
SISTERS AND 3.
Card of I1lstmetion for Test A.
A is undergoing an operation for acute appendicItls in a cottage. You are to prepare the bed for receiving the patient after the operation .
The bed has already been washed and disinfected, and the mattress brushed .
Card of Instruction for Test B.
you that the patient is very pale, has a qUlck slghing respiration, and has a weak and fee b le pulse, with a temperature of 96 degrees. T h e d octor has just left the house. Do what you think is necessary.
lVote for Judge .
The bed should be bare, except for a rolled-up mattress placed close to a wall. Bedding, hot-water bottles, etc., should be behind a screen. Ten minutes after first Card has been given the patient is carried in, and placed on the bed, and second Card (B) is immediately given.
The patient should have a dressing over the appendix region stained with red ink. Details of Test.
I. Place bed with its side away from wall
2. Head away from external wall
3· Head away at least 18 inches from any wall
4· Sacking under mattress (I); tied with tapes (I)
5· Under blanket, smoorhly and firmly tucked in
6. Under sheet, smoothly and firmly tucked in
7· Palm of hands flat and finger-tips of one hand pointing to those of the other
8. Three inches bet,Yeen them
9· Move the hands sideways, conveying the sheet with them
roo Sheet tucked in at foot first (§); then at sides (k)
I. "Envelope" fashion
12. Mackintosh slightly less than half width of sheet
13· Extending from edge of the pillow to patient's knees
14· Draw sheet, from sheet folded lengthwise
15· \,{/ide enough to cover mackintosh completely
16. Tuck one end under mattress; fold in the rest
17· Being careful to keep free from creases
18. Small flat pillow in pillowcase
19 · Top sheet reaching right to top of bed
20 Two light warm blankets
D etails of Test. Maximum Marks_
2I. Light counterpane
22. Fold the edges of the upper bedclothes neatly back over the counterpane
23. Place hot-water bottles in bed 2.
24· Covered (t); and heat-tested with bare elbow 0)
25. Arrange blanket warming by the fire
26. Hard pillow for placing beneath knees
27. Receiver ready in case of vomiting
28. Cradle for keeping bedclothes from wound
29. Bedclothes removed and placed on chair
30. Hot-water bottles removed before patient is brough in 3I. Patient covered with warm blanket (I), bottles. anu bedclothes replaced (t); patient tucked in (!)
General smartness and efficiency
OF HA;!lIORRHAGE A);D CO L \PSE. Details of Test. \[aXlmum \[arks
33. Examine dressings for signs of hremorrhage
34. Recall doctor immediately, stating reason
35. Remove pillow (1); raise foot of bed (2)
36. Cover patiept with hot blankets
36a. Additional dressings over stained dressings
37. Procure additional hot-water bottles
38 Covered and heat tested with bare elbow C·)
39. No stimulants given by mouth
40. Iassage tOwards heart (I); bandage 10,Yer limbs (I)
4 I. Obtain kettles of boiling water
42. Ask for one ounce of common salt for saline
43. Procure sterile dressings and towels from operating room
44 Also probe (I), scissors (I), two pairs forceps (2)
45. Place in bowl of antiseptic lotion
46. Covered with sterile towel
47. Smartness and efficiency
Brigade Appointments, October 1933.
The Chief Commissioner has been pleased to approve of the following appointments, promotions, etc. :T O BE COU TY SURGEO No. 7 DISTRICT.
Lieut.-Colonel Charles \X illiam Eames, M.D., M.B , Ch.B., ;\LR.C.S., L.R.C.P., D.S.O., T.D., County of Salop. 7·9·33· No. 9 DISTRICT.
Edgar Scott Bowes, M.R C.S., L.R.C.P., County of Dorset. 21.8·33·
William Lindsay Stewart, M.B., Ch.B., County of Cornwall. 5·9·3 3· TO BE COUNTY OFFICER. NO 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.
\'V'illiam Thomas Knight, County of Bedfordshire. 6.10·33· No. 9 DISTRICT.
Captain Colin M. Forbes, .i\I.B., Ch.B., R.A.i\LC. (T.), County of Dorset. 21.8.33.
Ernest J. Moors, County of Devon. 7·9·33· TO BE CORPS SURGEO o. -+ DISTRICT.
Tho mas Davies \\villiams, J\LB., B.S., i\LR.C.S., L.R.C.P ., Litherland and Ford Corps. 21.8.33· TO BE CORPS SUPERINTE DE T. o. 4 DISTRICT.
Donald White, Litherland and Ford Corps. 4·9·33· TO BE CORPS OFFICER. o. 4 DISTRICT.
\'valter Frederick Tomkins, Litherland and Ford Corps. 4·9·33· TO BE DIVISIO AL SURGEO 1 O. 1 DISTRICT.
1\listair Reginald French, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Ealing 'urs in g Di,ision. 2.10.33·
James Dumo i\Iurray, '\I.B ., Ch.B., Grays Division. 17.8.33.
John Tudor, L. \LS .S .1\. Brixton ursing Section, Croydon ursing Div isio n 9.10.33. NO.2 DISTRICT.
John Burns, L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S., L.R.A.P., &: S., Highbridge and Burnham-on- ea Di,-is ion. 8.9·33·
Denis Ken yo n Gaitskell, \LR.C. ., L.R.C.P., Lymin gton Division 14. 8 .33.
Bryan Victor O'Connor, M.R.C.S., L.R .C. P ., Jersey Di vis ion. 12.8·33·
David Leonard Pugh, i\1.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., orth Boumemouth Nursing Division, Bour.1emouth Corps. 10.8·33·
\rthur Brynmor Waters, l\LR.C.S., L.R.C.P., Winchester and District Division. 16.9.33' .charles Herbert \'{/ood, 1I.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Langley Section, Slough and District Corps. II.9.33. o. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.
Thomas Higson, Atherton Division. 22.9.33. No. 5 DISTRICT.
John William Newsome, EIland Division. 30.8.33. TO BE LADY CADET OFFICER. No. 2 DISTRICT.
Ruth Barrett, Anglesey Nursing Division. 21.6'33.
Gertrude Fenton, Reading ursing Division, R eading Corps. 3°·9·33·
Matilda Hopkins, Reading Nursing Di vision, Readin g Corps. 3°·9·33· No. 5 DISTRICT.
F. Webster, Brighouse 1 ursing Division, Brighouse Corps. 30.8.33. TRA SFERRED. NO.2 DISTRICT.
Division Surgeon P. Knowles, from the Midsomer Norton Division, No. 2 District, to the Bath Nursing Division, No. 2 District. 27·9·33·
Divisional Superintendent A. Hayward, from the Ludlow Division, No. 7 District, to the Wellington Division o. 2 District. 7·9·33·
Lady Cadet Superintendent Mrs. A. E. olster, from the Gosport and Alverstoke Nursing Division, No.2 District, to the Anglesey Nursing Division, No. 2 District. 21.9· 33. No. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.
Divisional Superintendent A. Shayler, from the Weedon Division, Northampton Corps, No. 3 (Eastern) District, to the Wellingborough Division, Wellingborough Corps, No 3 (Eastern) District. 25.9.33. No. 5 DISTRICT.
Corps Surgeon ]. P. Walker, Shipley and Dis tr ict Corps, No. 5 District, to Brigade Overseas in the Dominion of ew Zealand. 7·9·33· No. 10 DISTRICT.
Ambulance Officer A. E. Harford, from the Hampstead Division, No. I District, to the Chelmsford Division, No. 10 District. 9. 10 .33.
TRANSFERRED FROM THE BRIGADE RESER VE. NO.4 DISTRICT.
Lady Ambulance Officer Miss B. Blackshaw, Blackburn Nursing Division. 22·9·33· o. 5 DISTRICT.
Lady Superintendent Miss M. Bairstow, Ripon ursing Division_ 1.1.33· No. 8 DISTRICT.
Ambulance Officer W. Child, Worthing Division. 14.9.33.
No. 9 DISTRICT.
Corps Officer A. W. Latimer, late of the Nottingham Corps, No. District, to be on the staff of North Devon Area. IB.9·33· No. 10 DISTRICT.
Divisional Superintendent M. J. Stewart, Bishops Stortford and District Division. 14.9.33.
TRANSFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE. No. 2 DISTRICT.
Divisional Superintendent 1. R. Fair, East Bristol Division, City of Bristol Corps. 19.9.33.
Di visional Superintendent F. E. Serls, Bourne End Di vision. 20·9·33 o. 3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT. Officer W. W. Harris, Snow Hill Division, Birmingham A Corps. 25.9.33.
REVERTED TO AMBULANCE OFFICER. No. 10 DISTRICT.
Divisional Superintendent M. ]. Stewart, Bishops Stortford and District Division. 14.9.33.
REVERTED TO RA KS. No. 2 DISTRI CT.
Cadet Officer e. T. Allen, Henley Division. 12.9.33. No. 8 DISTRICT.
Lady Ambulance Officer L. Finn, Willes borough Nursing Division. 25·9·33·
RESIGNATI ONS No. 2 D ISTRICT.
Divisional Surgeon ]. F. Blackett, Bath Nursing Di vision. 27.9.33.
Divisional Surgeon J. Boulton, Buckingham Di vision. 13·9·33·
Di visional Surgeon e. Gardiner-Hill, Banbury Nursing Division. 26·9·33· No. 3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.
Divisional Surgeon P. Smith, elson ursing Division, Birmingham Corps. I 1.9· 33·
Anglesey and Lee-on-Solent Cadet ursing Division. 19.6'33. 301
No. 5 DISTRICT.
Wath, West Melton and Brampton Cadet Division. 21.6.33. No.6 DISTRICT.
Middle Street Central School Cadet Division. 27.9.33
DIVISIONS RE-NAMED. No. 8 DISTRICT
Worthing Division to be Borough of WOrthing Division. IB.9.33No. 9 DISTRICT. Foxhole Division to be Foxhole and St. Stephens Division. 2.10.33 Harbourne Di vision to be Ashprington Di vision. 7.9.33. CADET DIVISION RE-NAMED. o. DISTRICT. Fulham Cadet Division to be Kensington Cadet Division. 4.9.33CORRECTIONS. TO BE LADY A...\1BULANCE OFFICER NO.4 DISTRICT.
transfer of Divisional Surgeon H. Carson-Smyth from the
Division to the Brigade Reserve has been cancelled, and the resignation of Dr. A Carson-Smyth should be substituted. [OVERSEAS) The St. John Ambulance Brigade (Overseas). The Chief Commissioner has sanctioned the following promotions. appointments, etc. :i\USTRALIA.
SOUTH \'V'ALES DISTRICT. Paddington and Woollahara Ambulance Di vision.-WiUiam Kubig to be Ambulance Officer. 30.6.33. Willoughby Nursing Division.-Mrs. P. Stewart to be Lady Ambulance Officer" On Probation." 25.7.33. orth Sydney Cadet ursing Division.-;\Iiss E. Trist to be Lady Cadet Superintendent. 30.6'33' Campsie Cadet ursing Diyision.-i\liss Jean Hawkes to be Ladv Cadet Officer. 1.7.33. WESTERN AUSTRALIA DISTRICT.
Lake '.'iew and Star Ambulance Division.-H. O. Irwin, 11.B., B.S., to be Divisional Surgeon. 22.6.32.
W. W. Best, to be Divisional Superintendent" On Probation." 22.6·32·
A. S. Evans to be 1st \mbulance Officer "On Probation." 22.6·32·
E. A. Shadbolt to be 2nd Ambulance Officer "On Probation." 22.6'3 2
Golden Horsehoe Ambulance Division.-E. H. Hutchison to be Divisional Superintendent" O n Probation." 1. 1. 33, /"lce P. \'V'ellington, reverted to ranks at own request. J. B. Grive to be Ambulance Officer" On Probation." 1.1.33. vice E. H. Hutchison promoted.
NEWZEALA D. AUCKLA:-.lD DISTRICT.
Auckland Grammar School Cadet Ambulance Division .-H. \"X'. Wedding to be Cadet Su perintendent. 8.8. 33. Putaruru Cadet Division.-Selwyn L. Haslett, ;\l.B., Ch.B., to be DIYISlOna l Surgeon, 25.6.33; Leonard G. ]ellie to be Cadet Superintendent. 25.6'33' Manu rewa Cadet Nursing Di, ision.-Mrs. S. Thompson to be Lady Cadet Superintendent. 5.6.33. Auckland Cadet ursing Division.- Miss Edna Chatwin to be Lady Cadet Officer. 15.5.33. e. & W. e. DISTRICT. New Brighton Ambulance Divisi on.-\'{'ilfred T. Glasgow', M.B., Ch.B., to be Divisional Surgeon. 8.6,33' Christchurch ursing Diyision.-Miss Jessie Peglar to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 27.2.33, I'ice Miss Conway, promoted.
No. I Girl Guide Cadet ursing Ida Worthington to be Lady Cadet Officer 9.6. 33, I lce Mr A. Ir;,in whose resignation is accepted with regret. '
St. Mathews ursing Division.-.:\Iiss L. CoO\\-av to be Ladv Divisional Superintendent. 6.2.33. o. Girl Guide ursing Di"ision .-i\Iiss Gertrude D onaldson to be Lady Di vi ional uperintendent 7.6,32, lIire i\Iiss J Harper promoted.
OTAGO DISTRICT.
Dunedin Nursing Division.-Miss Edith Steedman to be Lady Divisional Superintendent, 25.3.33, vice Miss Walker, whose resignation is accepted with regret.
W ANGANUI DISTRrCT.
"\'Canganui Central ursing Division .-Miss Mona Freeman to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 6.7.33; Mrs. F. Lucock to be Lady Divisional Superintendent, 15.6,33, vice Mrs. Kinder, whose resignation is accepted with regret.
_ WELLINGTON D rSTRICT.
John P. Walker, M.B.E., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., to be District Officer. 30.8·33'
Wellington East Ambulance Division.-Thomas Allcock to be Ambulance Officer, 1.4.33, vice W. Whiteley, promoted.
"\\7ellington East Cadet Ambulance Div ision.-W. F. P ycroft to be Cadet Superintendent. 10·4·33·
"\'{{ellington East Ambulance Division.-William Whiteley to be Divisional Superintendent, 1.5.33, vice G. \\7. Johnson, transferred to Reserve.
\'( 'ellington Cadet Nursing Div ision.-Miss Elizabeth Hay to be Lady Cadet Superintendent, 22.5.33, t'ice Miss M. Baker, whose resignation is accepted with regret.
\\'ellington Suburban Nursing Di vision.-Miss Marion Atkins to be Ladv Ambulance Officer, 3°.5.33; :Mrs. Alice forgan to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 30.5.33, vice Miss 11. Gilchrist, transferred to reserve.
t. Paul's ursing Division.-Mrs. E. Gourley to be Lad y Divisional Superintendent. 13. 6.33' SOUTH AFRlCA. CAPE PROVlNCE DISTRICT.
Kimberley Police Ambulance Division.-Captain Arthur B. St. G. Beresford-\'\ ood to be Divisional Superintendent, 23·5·33 ; Philippus J. Du Plessis to be Ambulance Officer, 23·5·33; 'o rman \V'einberg, M.B., Ch.B., to be Divisional Surgeon, 1.1.33· Claremont Nursing Division.-11iss Priscilla M. Fowkes to be Lady Divisional Superintendent. 25·7·33· TRANSVAAL DISTRICT.
..'.Iajor Ernest Honeywill to be District Officer. 15. 8.33. Johannesburg Corps.-John G. Davies to be Corps Superintendent, 22.8.33; Henry R. Lahner to be Corps Officer" On Probation." 1.9· 33· 2nd Johannesburg Nursing Division.-Marion Thompson, M.B., Ch.B., to be Lady Divisional Surgeon, 20·7·33, vice Dr. Florence Stephen, \vhose resignation is accepted with regret. ATAL DI STRICT.
Centenary Nursing Division.-Miss Florence Norman to be Nursing Office r. 9.2.33. Durban Cadet Nursing Division.-Miss Ida Taylor to be CadetOfficer. 1.6·33· EW DIVISIONS.
::'Iran Shuen ursing Division, Hong Kong District. Formed 1.6·33·
•-\uckland Grammar School Cadet Ambulance Div ision, Auckland District, ew Zealand. Formed 19. 6.33' -,,'estern Springs Cadet Nursing Division, Auckland District, New Zealand. Formed 7. 6.33. Brighton Ambulance Div ision, South Australia District. Formed 15. 2 .33. Invercargill Cadet Ambulance Div ision, Invercargill District, New Zealand. Formed 29·7·33·
Private Thomas Leslie Hughes, Ystradgynlais Div ision. 18·9·33·
BOROUGH OF RHoNDDA CENTRE.
Private Edward Thomas Roberts, LJwynypia Division. 30.8·33·
LADY CADET OFFICER.
GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.
A mbulance Sister Margaret Ann Evans, Cwmavon Nursing Division. 27·9·33· CORPS SERGEANT-MAJORS.
BRECKNOCKSHIRE CENTRE.
Sergeant Thomas Walters, Penrhos Div ision, Cwmtawe Corps. 13·9·33·
GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.
Sergeant Albert James Jones, Pontlottyn Division, Riches Corps. I.9·33· DEATHS.
GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.
Corps Sergeant-Major T. M. Williams, Cwm Colliery Division, Pontypridd Corps. 30·9·33·
Garrould
Commissioner 28·9·33·
PEMBROKESHIRE CENTRE. Lieut.-Colonel W. Bickerton Edwards, C.B.E.
DIVISION REGISTERED. BRECKNOCKSHIRE CENTRE. Erwood Ambulance Division. 15·9·33· SECTION REGISTERED. 1IoN1fOUTHSH1RE CENTRE. Maesycwmmer Section, Pengam (Mon.) Ambulance Division. 2·1.33· CADET DIVISION REGISTERED. DENllIGHSH1RE CENTRE. Chirk Cadet Ambulance Division. 3.10.33.
GENERAL INTEREST.
The Priory for Wales has lost a strong supporter and a very popular member of its Chapter and Committees in the lamented death of Lieutenant-Colonel W. Bickerton Edwards, CB.E., a Knight of Grace of the Order and · Commissioner for the Pembrokeshire County Centre of the Priory, which occurred on September 28.
Colonel Edwards rendered sterling services to the Ambulance Movement, lecturing to Ambulance Classes throughout the Dulais Valley for twenty years prior to the Great War, when he volunteered for service with the 130th St. John Field Ambulance, of which he was appointed Second in Command on December 2, 1914, with the rank of 11ajor. In 1916 he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in Command of the 129th Field Ambulance. In the record of his services, which were recognised by appointment as a Knight of Grace of the Order in 1919, it is stated by LieutenantColonel J. E. H. Davies, D.S.O., M.C, Officer C?mman ding the 130th : "This Officer was largely responsIble for the raising and early training, efficiency and good work this unit has since achieved. Lieutenant-Colonel Edwards is an able surgeon, a brilliant soldier and a gentleman; and quickly earned the distinction of commanding another Medical Unit in this Division."
The large and representative gathering at the funeral, which took place at the Manordeifi Church, demonstrated the high esteem in which Colonel Edwards was held. The Priory was represented by Mr. D. M. Evans-Bevan, a colleague on Chapter-General; and the Pembrokeshire Centre by Mr. Charles H. Lawrence, J.P. CENTRE REPORTS.
BRECKNOCKSHlRE CENTRE.
Activity at Builth Well.r.- There is no sign of a halt in the splendid march forward of the Ambulance Movement in the agricultural county of Brecknock, led by the Commissioner, Lieutenant-Colonel C G. Cole-Hamilton, CM.G., D.S.O., whose unremitting labours continue to produce excellent results.
Following a public meeting at the Church Hall, Builth Wells, at which Mr. G. E. Sayce, a member of the Centre Committee, presided, and made a strong plea for the formation of a ursing Division. A class for women has been commenced with the object of enrolment into a Nursing Unit of the Brigade. Colonel Cole-Hamilton outlined the growth of the Order's work, and his remarks were supplemented by Staff Officer A. H. Coppage, Captain R. J. Owen and others.
V.A.D. 111spection.-The Buckland Bwlch Nursing Division, which carries the distinction of being the first unit of the Brigade in Wales to enrol into a Voluntary Aid Detachment under the revised scheme, rendered public duties on two occasions last month, viz., the Devynock Agricultural Show and the Brecon Agricul-
tural Show. In connection with the latter the V.A.D. in-Spection was arranged on the show ground; and Lie"?t.Colonel A. W. Ker-Gibson, R.A., M.C, the Inspect1ng Officer, expressed himself as well pleased with the standard of efficiency shown.
A number of casualties were attended on the two occasions, and a well-equipped First Aid tent was supplemented by the gift of a camp bed by Staff Officer .(\.. H. Coppage, to whom the Division acknowledges its Slncere thanks.
GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.
Neath Corps Inspection.-The Divisions in the Neath Corps assembled at the Briton Ferry Ambulance Headquarters on September 16 for annual inspection by the Deputy Commissioner for Wales, Mr. A. G. E. J. Fudge, who was accompanied by Mr. D. M. Evans-Bevan, Commissioner for the County, Assistant Commissioner Dr. C Armstrong, Staff Officer A. J. Esmond and W. B. Williams. The Inspecting Officer compl1mented the Corps on the increase of numbers which had made it desirable to divide the Corps into three, and appealed to the Cadets to learn all they could of ambulance work in readiness for the future. Mr. Evans-Bevan thanked the Deputy Commissioner for his encouraging remarks, and the ranks for attending in such good numbers. The following presentations were made :- " Dr. Samuel" Silver Cup to the Glynneath Boy Cadets; " D. M. EvansBevarl" Cup to Neath Nursing Team; "Dr. Silver Cup to Briton Ferry Girl Cadets, who also rece1ved the "Dr. McClure" Silver Cup.
Port Talbot and District I-Iospitai AlJnual Eisteddfod.The results of the Ambulance Competitions which form an important part of the above event, held on September 16, were as under:" Morgan" Challenge Shield, completed for by nine male teams, won by the Players' Welfare Team; " Newlands Colliery" Challenge Cup for ursing teams, won by the Llanelly Team; "Kenfig Hill Constitutional" Club Cup, won by Pentremawr Cadets out of ten teams of boys; the "Margam Iron and Steel W/orks" Cup, won by the Kenfig Hill girls.
In sending in an account of these compet1t10nS, which he is Hon. Secretary, Corps Treasurer A. Poole gIVes an interesting list of the number of have secured for ambulance competition 1n thIS connection, which reflects well on the interest and enthusiasm of the Chairman of the Ambulance Committee, Dr. D. H. Isaac, and himself.
Pontardawe Corps on Parade.-A large gathering assembled at Cwmllynfell on September 2, to witness the annual inspection of the Pontardulais Corps by the Commissioner for Wales, the Hon. John H. Bruce, who was attended by the Assistant Commissioner for the Sub-District, Major W. Owen Evans, M.B.E., Divisional Superintendent T. Jones, Corps Officers G. H. Parmee and H. Suff, Superintendent Jonah Jones and Mr. R. Williams. The parade, which numbered 274, formed up at the railway station, and, headed by the Cwmllynfell Silver Band, marched to the Rugby Field.
The Commissioner for Wales inspected the ranks, commenting on the smart appearance of the men and Cadets; and after taking the Salute, he referred to the progress made since his first inspection of Corps two years previously, which reflected great on the Assistant Commissioner and Officers. He pOInted out that the Brigade to which they belonged had grown from 2,500 in 1918 to 10,179 in 1932·
Fee for the course, including examination. 3/ 6 Full particulars of Text Books, etc., Syllabus and Enrolment Forms may be obtained from the Hon. Secreta ry : Supt. ED'N. W. JACKSON. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE, 13, Vicarage Way. Harrow Garden Village. Middx Telephone: PINNER 1631.
Certificates and warrants were presented, and a vote of thanks accorded to the Inspecting Officer by Councillor D. T. Jones; and the Officers and visitors were afterwards entertained to tea at the Church Hall.
PEMBROKESHIRE CENTRE.
Cadet Inspectio!1.-The annual inspection of the Pishguard and Goodwick Cadets were inspected on September 17 by the President of the Centre, Sir Henry E. E. Philipps, Bart.
Headed by the bugle band, the Cadets marched from the Ambulance Hall in charge of Cadet Superintendent G. H. E. Pointer and Cadet Officers L. R. Collings and G. Taylor.
Subsequently , tea was served at the Fishguard Bay Hotel, Dr. L. H. Terry presiding, supported by frs. Terry, Mrs. and Miss Mugford and Capt. Sharp; and medals were presented to the Cadet team which was successful in winning the shield at the Royal WIelsh Show at Aberystwyth this year.
Sir Henry gave an encouraging address, expressing the pleasure it had given him to conduct the annual' inspection; and urged that the movement should have the support of all classes.
MONMOUTHSHIRE CE TRE.
The County of Monmouth, which ranks second in importance according to the strength of the Association and Brigade members within the Centre, has sustained this year two losses by the death of the Commissioner, Colonel Sir Joseph A. Bradney, C.B., and the resignation of the Chairman, Sir Henry Mather-Jackson, Bart., C.B.E. ; and the following new appointments which have been approved by the Sub-Prior, the Earl of Plymouth, on behalf of the Prior, H .R.H . the Prince of Wales, will undoubtedly bring a welcome accession of interest and support into the Ambulance Movement in Gwent:Captain Samuel Trevor Beard, O.B.E., as Commissioner; Captain Leonard Twiston Davies, D.L., as Assistant Commissioner; Mr. Richard Wilson Bartlett, F.S.A.A., as Chairman.
Captain Beard's appointment to so important an office is a fitting tribute to a life-time's devotion to the Order of St John. He has given thirty-five years of uninterrupted service in the Brigade dating back to 1898, when he formed the Brynmawr Division. His splendid work forming Classes and Divisions called for promotion to Superintendent in 1902 ; and in 1906 he attained Corps rank, continuing as Superintendent of the South \'V'ales Border Corps until his advancement to Staff Officer in 192.2. In 1926 he was appointed Sub-Commissioner, Monmouthshire Centre; and in this capacity he has rendered invaluable service in e;xtending Association and Brigade activities and maintaining interest and enthusiasm among the personnel. In addition to his work within the Monmouthshire Centre, Captain Beard has been District Secretary for the South Wales District of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway Ambulance Centre for the past six years, representing that Company on the Ambulance Committee of the Priory. His services were recognised in 1909 by admission to the Order as a Serving Brother; and in 193 ° he was promoted to the grade of Officer, receiving his insignia at the hands of His Majesty the King at Buckingham Palace in 1931. On the occasion of the visit of the Prior, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, he was presented with a Priory Vote of Thanks.
Captain Twiston Davies is a prominent figure in the public life of the County of Monmouth, of which he is a
D eputy Lieutenant. He has identified himself for m any years with the work of the Brigade as Honorary VicePresident of the Monmouth D ivision; and the progress made by that Unit, which is one of the strongest in Wales, and maintains an ambulance car furnished by means of his generosity, augurs well for the future of the Centre under his influence as Assistant Comm.issioner. The immense support rendered by Captain Davies to the work at Monmouth and as a member of the fonmouthshire Centre Committee, was recognised in 1932 by the award of a VeUum Vote of Thanks of the Order. The appointment fulfils a general desire on the part of all those connected with the Priory in Monmouthshire, where there is unlimited scope for the services of one so well equipped to represent the Order as a superior officer.
In accepting the Chairmanship of the Monmouthshire Centre, Mr. Wilson Bartlett renews a long connection with its activities. He held office in the ewport (Mon.) Corps of the Brigade in 19 I 4, and in 1919 was Honorary Secretary of the Monmouthshire County and Newport Borough Centres. In May, 1921, he became Sub-Commissioner; and in 1926 succeeded Dr. D. Rocyn Jones as Commissioner for Monmouthshire, relinquishing this office in 1930. Mr. Bartlett is a Commander of the Order, has given considerable service as a member of Chapter (where he officiates as Assistant Director of Ceremonies), Council and Standing Committees; and represents the Priory on certain Headquarter ub-Committees of the Joint Council of the Order of St. John and British Red Cross Society.
CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.
The Commissioner for Cardiff, Mr. James A. Wilson, was congratulated at the annual inspection of the Units in the Cardiff Centre by the Hon. John Bruce on the assistance given in the inauguration of First Aid Classe for the Unemployed, several of which had been started in different parts of the City.
The parade presented an extremely smart appearance in the dignified setting of Cathays Park and, after the inspection, in which the Deputy Commissioner for \"X!ales, Mr. A. G. E. J. Fudge, and Deputy Lady Superintendentin-Chief for \'X'ales, Lady Lewis, O.B.E., took part, Service Medals and other awards were presented at the Law Courts.
ABERDARE CENTRE.
Thirty-one boys of the Abercynon Cadet Division spent August Bank holidays in camp on an ideal site on the mountain side, with eight senior members, under the command of Divisional Superintendent \"X!. Jackson and Cadet Superintendent G. Leader; Cadet Officer S. Robinson acting in the all-important role of caterer and chief cook. On Sunday evening a Church Parade was arranged; Monday was spent in First Aid practices and drill, followed by sports in the evening; and Tuesday was a Field Day, in which the Cadet Nursing Division was invited to participate. Corps Surgeon G. Pierce inspected the Camp, and awards were presented by Mr. T. Healy. A very pleasant surprise was provided by the gift of two drums by the local public as a start towards a Cadet Band. Sports concluded a very happy programme, and the Camp was broken up the following day.
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Lieut.-Colonel J. E. H. Davies, D .S.O., presided at a re-union dinner of the 13 oth St. John Field Ambulance, of which he was Officer Commanding, at Cardiff on September 30, when Lady (Herbert) Lewis, O.B E., was a visitor.
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CONTENTS.
Editorial Extracts from Repo r t of [he Chief Commissioner o f the Bri gade O\'crseas Brigade ews Overscas Ne\\'s Questi o ns and , ns \\'cr s Interestin g Ca se Rep o rts Review s Co rrc.spo ndencc Brigade Appointments
St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas Priory for Wales
CHANCER Y OF THE ORDER, ST. JOHN'S GATE, LONDON, E.C. PAGE 3 December, 1933.
The ST. l \.MBUL \ CE GAZETTE offers its most hearty good wishes for health, peace and happiness to all readers for Christmas, the New Year and the years to come.
We offer our most grateful thanks for the valuable support which we have received since the inauguration of the GAZETTE, and without which much that has been accomplished would have proved an almost impossible task.
The task of the Order and of its various Departments is increasing year by year, and a review of the year's work furnishes the most, convincing proof not oniv of this but also of the fact that the loyalty and of all members in whom is vested this great responsibility has been tried and not found wanting. Quiet and unostentatious in manner, their services in the cause of suffering humanity have helped largely in familiarising the public with all for which the /(mbulance movement stands. First Aid has become woven into the life-fabric of the people; it is now part of the inte g ral scheme of things and a recognised part of our national life.
The occupation of this posltlOn brings in its train an added responsibility-with greater sacrifices-to the wearers of the White Cross.
The noble traditions of this great Order are safe in the hands of its \\Torkers, because enthusiasm for the work itself is created not for fee or reward, but of the joy gained in being able to help a fellow creature in distress.
In this great work for the relief of pain and in the myriad activities for which the Order stands, the T. JOHN A:--'IBUL\NCE GAZETTE desires to play its full share in every way which may be of encouragement and help.
Beginning with the ew Year, it i proposed to introduce ne\v features, and to release as many pages as possible for educational articles This will be done by publishing Brigade Appomtrnents as a quarterly upplement. The composition of Brigade cws will also be altered and improved.
In conclusion, we ask the aid of readers in making this journal a source of inspiration and of teaching so that it may fully play its part with the Order's great Army of \Xforkers in fulfilment of the great ideals toward which we are working.
Extracts from Report of the Chief Commissioner of the Brigade Overseas.
YEAR ENDI G DECEMBER 31, 1932.
The work of the St. John Ambulance Brigade overseas includes an increase of 31 Divisions, with an addition to the personnel of 1,044 members, bringing the total strength of the Brigade overseas to 450 Divisions, with a personnel of 12,93 I.
The Cadet movement has also been greatly strengthened by the addition of 552 members, bringing the strength up to 85 Divisions, and a membership of 1,873'
Service medals and bars have been issued by the Order of St. John to the number of 3 I, awarded to overseas members, while overseas H.Q. have issued 559 Services badges.
The Brigade has also extended its work with the formation of new Divisions among the police of Zanzibar and Uganda.
The Brigade in Australia deserves great credit for the reputation in public work which they have maintained during trying conditions, the more so as they haye sustained a great loss in the death of Dr. T. Storie Dixson, Chief Commissioner for the Commonwealth, and Chairman of the Australian Central Council.
In Canada the Brigade is now definitely established as a public service, and has done much useful work during the year under review, while in Ceylon the Police Force has been very active in first aid, and the formation of a new Division among members of the railway workshops is contemplated.
Duties have been very satisfactorily carried out in Bermuda, where first aid has reached a high standard of proficiency.
Hong-Kong sent an active service party of 82, with full equipment and motor ambulance to Shanghai during the recent Sino-Japanese dispute, where they were made responsible for the Ciccawei Universit,Hospital of 500 beds. .
A considerable number of casualties were treated during the detachment's stay of two months, and the gift of silver trophies by representative bodies of Shanghai citizens expressed the gratification felt at the excellent work accomplished generally.
The Brigade within the Empire of India feels keenly the loss of its Chief Commissioner, Sir Henry l'vlontcrieff Smith, who has been compelled to resign owing to his retirement from India. During his term of office, which he has held since 1925, the Brigade has rendered sterling work despite the anxieties of the internal situation. Sir Henry Montcrieff Smith's successor is Sir David Petrie, whose valuable services will be much appreciated.
Lady District Superintendent of o. I District, 1\1rs. Battye, also retires.
The Calcutta Police Force has been formed in No.2 District, which will greatly strengthen Brigade work, and in No. 3 District members have been greatly tested and proved during the heavy work which they undertook during the riots which broke out in Mav and July.
Many cases were given first aid, and many others were evacuated by the Brigade from the disturbed areas, and the Bombay Government expressed its appreciation of their services.
The Lady Willingdon Building, the first H.Q. building to be owned by a Division in India, was opened for the use of the Parsi Division, on April 9, by His Excellency the Governor of Bombay, Sir Frederick Sykes, and the All India Competitions at Lahore were attended by a large number of teams from the Brigade.
Kenya, where the Brigade work maintains a consistently high standard, received visits from the Chancellor of the Order, and Lieutenant-General Sir Aylmer Hunter-Weston and Lady Hunter-Weston, who inspected the members of the Police Division stationed at Mombasa and Nairobi.
Major W. R. Gatt, M.B.E., Officer in charge of the Malta District, died recently at Malta, and the Brigade thus loses a very efficient officer.
The strength of the Brigade in New Zealand has greatly increased both in the Brigade and the Cadet movement, under the Chief Commissioner, Lieut.Colonel G. Barclay, O.B.E., and highly commendable work was performed in rendering first aid and other public duties during the Auckland riots, which elicited a high tribute from the Governor-General of New Zealand, Lord Bledisloe, who thanked all members for their magnificent efforts during the earthquake of I931.
Commandery in Southern Africa.
Dr. D. Bennie Hewat, Commandery Commissioner for the Commandery in Southern Africa, reports :-
The Brigade results for the year under review are very satisfactory.
Owing to the acute economic depression on the diamond fields, the Kimberley Corps lost 180 members (almost entirely from the Ambulance Divisions), which necessitated a reorganisation of the Corps, and this is now being carried out.
Notwithstanding this unfortunate decrease in numbers, the Brigade complement at December 3 r, 1932, showed 124 Divisions, with a strength of ,,054, as against 121 Divisions, with ,,040 members for the previous year, an increase of three Divisions and fourteen members.
There has been a general improvement in the numbers present at the Annual Inspections. The number of members " Absent with leave" remains about the same as the previous year, but there is an increase of 5 per cent. in the attendances, and a corresponding decrease in the numbers" absent without leave."
The general turnout at my inspection was very smart, and the various tests set-both in Drill, First Aid, and Home Nursing work-were carried out in a very excellent manner, and show a high standard of efficiency.
The Cadet movement shows a marked increase, and will provide a valuable recruiting ground for the Brigade.
The South African Police qualify for the First Aid Certificate during their period of training as recruits, and arrangements have been made to link them up with the Brigade in order that their efficiency maybe maintained.
The Brigade in this country continues to render invaluable service to the community, and the many letters of appreciation which continue to be received are a testimony to its high standard of efficiency and to the self-sacrificing work of its members.
To the Officers in charge of the respective districts under my command, Officers, N.C.O.'s and members of the Brigade I desire to record my appreciation and thanks for their support during the past year.
The members of the Brigade in Durban paraded in full force on Sunday, July 3, at St. Paul's Church.
His Excellency the Knight Commander and l\,fembers of Commandery Chapter attended this service. At the conclusion His Excellency inspected the Brigade at the Town Hall, and complimented and thanked those present for the valuable services they were rendering to the community.
His Excellency the Governor-General opened the new Ambulance Hall for the Association and Brigade on July 7, 193.2, when His Excellency paid a glowing, tribute to the assistance given by the President, Mr. Walter Greenacre, in connection with this building for the Natal Headquarters.
The Brigade Annual Competitions for the " Selborne" and "Hewat" Shields, and the Invalid Cookery Trophy, were held in the Technical College, Cape Town, on October I, 1932, and the respective trophies were presented by Sir Drummond Chaplin, K.C.M.G., the Lieutenant and Deputy of the Knight Commander.
In conclusion, a very high tribute should be paid to all members of the Brigade overseas for the magnificent work and support accorded in whatever circumtances the members of the Brigade have been called upon; in peace and in conditions of war, in earthquakes and pestilence, they have been instrumental in saving life, and in bringing help and comfort to many, and at all times the traditions of the St. John Ambulance Brigade have been most worthily sustained.
Report of the Lady Superintendent-in- Chief of Nursing Divisions of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas.
The efficiency and usefulness of the Nursing Divisions is amply demonstrated by the fact that in Australia nearly 3,050 cases were treated by members during the past year, while excellent work has ?een done in Canada among the unemployed by the lssue and organisation of free meals and assistance.
In India the standards of the nursing staff maintain an equally high level, a very encouraging sign being_ the admirable help given by the increasing numbers or Indian helpers, who have worked hard to alleviate the conditions of the poorer districts.
With the extension of Cadet Divisions throughout the Dominion of New Zealand, comes a further report of zeal and efficiency\ equally applicable to the keenness and capability of the South African Divisions.
A Nursing Division has been formed in Southern Rhodesia, and activities may shortly be extended to _ North and East Africa, and the whole aspect 01 Nursing Divisional work is such as to redound to the credit of the Brigade in general.
The Hospitallers' Club
At the Meeting of the Hospitallers' Club, helJ at the Bonnington Hotel, on Friday, November loth, an interesting lecture was given by Mr. H. \X' Fincham, F.A.S., on Canterbury Cathedral. The lecture was illustrated by no less than 120 slides made from the photographs taken by Mr. Fincham. ome of these piCtures were of subjects not usually seen by vi itor to Canterbury. They ranged from the ancient crypt to the bell at the top of Bell Tower. The lantern was operated by J\tfr. W. Jackson.
The next meeting of the Club will be held on Friday, December 8th, when lvlr. Mace will deliver a lecture on « The Work of t. Dllnstans."
Found.
BRO ZE MEDALLION, o. 273,95-+, engrayed William Parkinson, and four labels, 1927-28-29-30. The medallion may be had on application to Pte. William Longdon, Victoria Hall Diyision, Bolton Corps, -t, 1 ebraska treet, Bolton.
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o. I DISTRICT.
o. 94 (DAGENHA11) A:\lBULA CE DI\ ISro 1.
The funeral tOok place at Barking Cemetery on Saturday, October I4, of Cadet Ronald H. Morley, of the Dagenham Cadet Division, and was attended by a number of members of all four Dagenham Divisions of the Brigade. Cadet Morley was for two years a member of the Green Lane School First Aid Squad, and materially contributed towards the successes in the competitions for the D:lgenh3m Inter-School First Aid Trophy, and the Lady Margaret facRae Cup. His death will be a great loss to the Division, and he will be keenly missed by all his comrades.
o. 107 (YORK ROAD, L.N .E. R .) A1fBULANCE DIVI SION.
The Annual Divi sional Competitions were held at Sebright Hall, Finsbury Pa rk, on Thursday and Saturday, ovember 2 and 4.
have the honour of presenting to you this evening Dr' Mu Fanchu, the great magician from the Forbidden City of Lassoo."
This surprising announcement was made by the stage manager at" Bennington Hall of Mystery." The occasion was the eighth annual competition of members of the Town Division of the St. John l\mbulance Brigade for the Lewis and Andrews Trophies.
It transpired that the magician (Corporal R. H. Thornbury, I.B M ) had just arrived from Staverton Airport, having travelled lIla Africa, where, in Bimtuckboo, he had indiscreetly exposed an equally famous JU-jLl witch doctor. In consequence, his life had been held in constant danger.
A flourish of music, a part.ing of the curtains, and there was the celebrated " Oriental"! Hardly bad he beguri his clever display of magic when a twang was heard in the" theatre" and he subsided, apparently in agony.
Tt was found that an African native, seeking revenge,
made most marks in individu al work was offered by the Divisional Superintendent.
After a brief interval [or refreshments Corps Superintendent the Rev C Cousens Petch, M.A., announced the results, and Colonel J. L. Sleeman, CM.G., CB.E., M.V.O. (Chief Commissioner for the Brigade Overseas), presented the trophies.
The results were as follow'i :-Lewis Cup, Corporal \'( m. Herbert's team (Privates J. Herbert West, Morris, and Hon. Sergeant G. Wilcox); Andrews Cup, Sergeant T. D. Silvey (after a tie with Corporal IIerbert) ; Recruits' Cup, Private Wm. Jones, a probationer m.ember too young for full membership. Ten first aid ceruficates were also presented to recruits.
Dr A. Barrett Cardew, M.C, County Officer H. J. Lewis (donor of the Lewis Cup), Corps Officers Dr.
them in attending the efFort of one small unit in a worldwide organisation.
No. 3 DISTRICT.
Mrs. IIarvey Reeves, A.R.R.C, l:ady Superintendent of the o. 3 District, paId a VIS1t to the St. John Ambulance Brigade ursing Corps at Peterborough on October 16. The officers of the Corps were present, also nearly 70 Ambulance Sisters.
Mrs. Harvey Reeves presented ursing to several who were joining the Brigade. She the Lady Corps Superintendent upon her splendid ach1evement in getting sufficient members to form a Corps. She urged the officers to try and form Cadet as there are so many young girls who show such a deSIre to begin Ambulance work.
Dr. Duthie, who has been I-Ion. Surgeon for several
HISTORIC PAGEA T AND TABLEAU. Winnipeg Divisions.
The individual viva voce and practical tests for senior members for the Mailer Challenge Cup were held on ovember 2, and on Saturday, November 4, two teams of five men competed for the Robbins Challenge Shield.
Following the team tests, T. Smith, Esq., Hon. Divisional President, took the chair, and Divisional Superintendent H. H. D ye announced the results as follows :Massa Challenge Cup: Private A. C Bloomfield. Mailer Challenge Cup; Corporal \Xlaygood. Robbins Challenge Shield: No. 2 Section Team.
The Judges gave a satisfactory report on the work of the competitors, and helpful advice, after which the trophies were presented by Dr. N. Corbet Fletcher, Assistant Surgeon-in-Chief. In the competition for junior members, where two competitors tied for first place, the Cup was awarded to Private Bloomfield, who had gained the highest marks in the practical test.
o. 2 DISTRICT.
MAGICIAN SHOT BY ARROW.
CHELTENHAM S.J.A.B. TO THE RESCUE! cc Ladies and Gentlemen, at enormous expense we
had fired an arrow poisoned with snake venom from the " gods" and forthwith disappeared- though after the third and last team he was seen to be securely handcuffed and in custodv.
Private Hawkins's orchestra, led by Miss N. Hawkins, provided the music, Divi sional Surgeon J. McF. Pollard, M.D., judged the work, Corps Sergeant-Major H. G. Ballinger, M.S.M., was judge'S steward, and Divisional Superintendent R. 1. Gardner, M.M., acted the part of stage manager. The setting had been arranged by Divisional Superintendent F. 1.. Miles, Corporal Thornbury and members of the Andoversford Division, and in the general arrangements the Superintendent had the assistance of his Divisional Secretary (Sergeant G. A. Wilcox).
There were three teams competing in this test for the Lewis Cup, to which were added the individual marks which they had gained in the Dr Andrews Individual Cup competition, previously judged by Divisional Surgeons D. \Xl. J. Andrews and Crawford. A new cup for the recruit with under 12 months' service who
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D. \X' J. Andrews and \'\. J. lullins, Lady Diyisional uperintendent Miss D. raber, Ambulance <?fficer Ball, and many other officers, members and friends were present in the full audience.
Colonel Sleeman, who attenoed in the uniform of a Chief Commissioner, congratulated the Division on the way they conducted their. competition a.nd the efficient demonstration they had gIVen ln first ald.
The case, he said, was not so far·fetched as might be supposed, for during his visits to all parts of the Empire where the Brigade flourished he had known an actual case where the victim of a poisoned arrow had been saved by a St. John man. Their 'work that reflected great credit not only on themsclve , but on then Divisional Surgeons and officers, and he was very plea ed to see by the numbers present that the} received so much encouragement.
Divisional uperintendent Gardner thank d Colonel Sleeman for bis remarks and the honour he had done
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year) carne and gave a competition to twelve membec, all others were spectators.
The Lady District Superintendent , ' isited the General I iospital in' the afternoon, where the fatron expressed her great pleasure and thank the help. the Ambulance istec gave her in the hospItal, espeClally .her nurses go to London to sit for their tate exam1Dat10n.
Dr. Duthie, the Divisional urgeon, ga, e a lonly cup, which ,,,"ill be completed for each year.
U EATOK
There was a large attendance at the uneaton Hall on the occasion of presentations to Corps Officer J. Bonham and Superintendent \'V '. H. Harris, who have been with the 1 uneaton Division for 21 years and 20 years respecti, ely.
The presentatlons came as a m.al:k. e teem from the men cadets and nurse , of the DIVIslon, and took the of " Parker" pen and pencil sets. In addition
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Mr. Bonham .received an ebony walking stick and a pipe, and Mr. Harns a leather attache case, filled with stationery.
They w.ere made by the Mayor of Nuneaton, who was accompanted by the Mayoress. Dr. N. S. Robinson presided.
The Chairman said that he knew that thev had all wished to make some small presenta.tion to Corps Officer Bonham and Superintendent Harris, to show, in some concrete form, how very glad they were at their recent promotion.
The Mayor, in making the presentation to Corps Officer Bonham and Superintendent Harris, said that he was very to be with them once again, especially on such an occaSlOn as the presentation of awards to two .officers who had rendered such long and clistinguished serVIce.
LEICESTER.
On Monday, October 30, the death occurred at her of Miss E. Musson, Lady Corp; SuperIntendent (R.), after an Illness of some months' duration.
Miss Musson the holder of the King George CoronatIon Medal, havIng beeR on duty in \Vestminster Abbev during the ceremony. '
She joined the Leicester Nursing Division in 1893, becoffilng Ambulance Officer some few years later, an.d DlvI.slOnal Superintendent of the Tower Nursing DIV1slOn dunng the war period, and Commandant V.A.D. 1915 to 1919.
the retirement of Miss Noble in 1919, she was appOInted .C:orps Superintendent, which position she filled WIth ability and grace, relinquishing it in 1929, when she was transferred to Brigade Reser ve on account of ill-health.
Miss Musson was appointed Assistant County Controller V.A. D.'s in 1926, and honoured by the Order of St. John of Jerusalem in 1929 by being made a " Serving Sister" of the Order.
Her n:emory in the Leicester Centre is perpetuated In her gIft of the Musson Trophy, which she presented for annual competition in 1930.
No. 4 LANCS. DISTRICT. BURNLEY.
The Burnley Corps was inspected by Assistant Commissioner F. E. de B. Pim, assisted by District Officer Dr. Clegg, at Crankshaw Meadow, when demonstrations of company drill, stretcher drill and first aid work were given, after which the Divisions marched to the Headquarters where a portrait of the late Corps Superintendent Ellis Greenwood was unveiled by Corps Surgeon Slane. J?r. Slane said that they were met under extremely sad Clrcumstances to pay homage to the memory of a distinguished comrade who was honoured and loved by all. He was a man of fine character, and his record from youth was well worthy of emulation. He extended to his bereaved wife and daughter their heartfelt sympathy.
Dr. Davidson spoke in support.
In the evening the Hon Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth other awards, at a meeting presIded over by M1ss S1mpson, a former Superintendent of the Nursing Division.
A vote of thanks to Miss Kav-Shuttleworth was proposed by Mrs. Ker, and secon.ded by Councillor Mrs. Brown.
RA.WTENSTALL.
J. Barritt, J.P., has been appointed Hon. President of the Rawtenstall Division. Recently he
presented a silver cup for competition among the members, and for many years has given valuable service to the town,
BOLTON CORPS.
It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Corps Officer H. Greenhalgh, which took place on September 26, after a very short illness. As Corp Secretary of the Bolton Corps, Mr. Greenhalgh earned the respect and esteem of all Ambulance workers in the District. He took a very keen interest in the Cadet movement, and in our September issue we published a very int.eresting article, "The Organising, Training and EqUipment of a Cadet Division," written by Mr. Greenhalgh.
MANCHESTER.
At a social held at the Headquarters of the Bradford Division, Manchester and Salford Corps, presided over ?y Divisional Surgeon G. A. Marson, Corps Superlntendent W. E. Naylor, on behalf of the members of Division, presented to Superintendent Charles Edwin Withers a smoker's cabinet in oak, in recognition of his long connection with the Brigade and in celebration of the honour of Serving Brother of the Order recently conferred upon him. A three-tier cakestand was presented to Mrs. Withers.
BLACKBURN.
In their general endeavours to encourage service in the town during their two years of office, the Mayor and Mayoress (Alderman \'(1. Kenyon, J.P., and Mrs. Kenyon) have shown a special interest in the work of the Blackburn Corps, the Mayoress providing a rose bowl for individual competition for ursing Sisters, and the Mayor a handsome shiel d for annual competition.
Mr. C. Hodson, former Chief Constable, and a Serving Brother of the Order, presided at the presentation ceremony.
The Mayor, who was accompanied by the Mayoress, said that the trophies were intended as a little encouragement in the work and had been offered for local rather than inter-district competition. The services of the Brigade hardly received the appreciation they deserved. Service for humanity brought closer together all who performed it, and in the continuance of the Order of St. John through the centuries lay evidence that the self-sacrifice and love of humanity were constant, and the spirit of service undying.
Commander W. G. Smith, O.B.E., in accepting the trophies, suitably thanked the donors, and added that the represented to the world a particular form of serVIce. that had. nowhere been taken up with greater enthUSIasm than m the County of Lancashire.
Roberta Clark, little daughter of Corps Surgeon Clarke, presented a bouquet and buttonhole to the Mayoress and Mayor respectively.
OLDHAM.
A large circle of friends will learn with regret of the death of Mr. Samuel Gregory Halbert, which took place suddenly on October 5. Mr. Halbert will be long remembered for his work in connection with the Oldham Corps, which he joined on its formation in 1896, later holding the rank of Quartermaster-Sergeant of a bearer Corps Secretary, and finally Corps SuperIntendent.
As a tribute to his memory, during the Oldham Ambulance Competition the members and friends stood in silence for a few moments.
OLDHAM AMBULANCE COMIJETITlON.
The Oldham Corps held theif annual shield and cup competition in October, when 240 Ambulance men, nurses and cadets were on parade.
The salute was taken by Di strict Officer Colonel Redmond, and the trophies were presented by District Officer Captain Poston. Corps Surgeon Rowan over the new shield to Corps Superintendent Williams on behalf of the Corps, and the latter handed the to Lady Corps Superintendent Pu gh, who receIved It on behalf of the Nursing Division.
The shield won by the Mumps Division and the cup by the Central Nursing Division.
LIVERPOOL.
The free afternoon classes for unemployed men and women, given chiefly by members of the Liverpool
ne\ er have died if had been somebody near who could have applied artificial re spiration," said Commissioner W. G. Smith, in addressing the members of the Preston Corps after the annual The Commissioner was criticising the work carued out dur1ng the inspection, and urged every man to make himself thoroughly efficient in artificial respiration,. and to that the requisite pouch equipment was carned, for this was the minimum necessary to deal with any emergency. Cups, certificates and medals were distributed by Miss Moore, the Mayor, Corps Surgeon T. H. C. Derham, presiding.
The Galloway Cup, given by Mr. W. A. Gallow.a)', was won by Leyland Division, the second team bemg Longridge, the members of which received medals. The Cup Competition for Boy Cadets was won by Cadet J. Singleton, Cadet T. Costello being second. A. number of se rvic e bars and medals, \'qarrants of AppOIntment,
University Staff, under the of the University Settlement and David Lewis Club, have proved so remarkable a success since their introduction last year that they are about to be resumed on an extended scale. First Aid classes will be arranged in co-operation with the Liverpool Corps of the Brigade. DARWEN.
The annual competition for the Cocker Shield was held at Darwen. The team test called for treatment of a man who was supposed to have fallen from a shafting, suffering from a fractured collar bone and ha::morrhage from the femoral artery. The judges were Dr. Woods, Great Harwood, and Dr. Dickie, Bolton, and the Shield was presented by Dr. J. Robertson, :M.O.IL, Darwen, to Darwen " A" team, Belgrave Mills being second, and \Valpamur \X/ orks third.
PRESTON.
« Many of the victims of drowning tragedie need
and First Aid and Home ursing Certificates were presented, Corps Officer J. Lendrum receiving his fourth service bar.
HAPTON.
At a whist drive and dance held in the Church School, the shield recently given by Sir William Brass, M.P., was presented to the Hapton Ambulance Division, as a result of a competition held at Sabden.
Sir \\Tilliam Brass expressed his pleasure in being able to give a trophy for such a worthy object.
District Officer Major Mackenzie, who receind the shield on behalf of the Padiham and District Divisio ns, thanked the donor, and stated that it had been decided to present him each year with a photograph of the winning team.
O. Dr TRICT.
BIRSTALL UR I G DIVI SlON.
A pleasing ceremony took place recently, when the
Redbridg e (S.R. ) Challenge Cup Comperirion.
Birstall l\.ursing Division celebrated the admittance to the Order as Serving Sister of their Lady Superintendent Mrs. Ryder. She was presented w.ith a gold wristlet watch by the Division, which was formed in 1922. Mrs. Ryder thanked the Division for their loyalty, and noted with satisfaction the regular attendance of the members. \Y/AKEFIELD.
The Roe-Jagger Cup Competition was held at Headquarters Drill Hall, \Vakefield, on October 21, 1933. The examiners were Divisional Surgeon Dr. Downie (team test) and Dr. Bottomley (Outwood) (individual test). Mr. J. Shipley was the timekeeper.
In the regrettable absence of the Mayor, Dr. Roe said he was indeed very pleased to observe the \'ery high standard of efficiency maintained. He emphasised the need for puboic support and co-operation, and especially co-operation by the local authorities.
The results were as follows :-ISt, Team 5, Private H. lngham (capt.); 2nd, Team 4, Sergeant \'l/. Squires (capt.); 3rd, Team 3, Private C Squires (capt.); 4th, Team 2, Corporal A. Tllrner (capt.) ; 5th, Team I, Sergeant H. Bedford (capt.)
o. 6 DISTRICT.
HeLL AND EA T RlDI - G OF YORK HIRE.
Under the chairmanship of the County Commissioner, 11r. \\1. T. Atkinson, a well-attended conference of Ambulance and ursing Officers was held at the County lIeadquarters on October 21 last.
In welcoming the Officers to the Conference, the Chairman thanked them all for their loyal service to the Brigade and to him personally whilst" he had acted as County Officer-in-Charge. He regretfully drew attention to a slight decrease in Brigade membership in the County which seemed unfortunately to recur.
Regarding the Brigade District Competitions, one of the reasons put forward why local ambulance teams did not cnter was that the dates for the Finals so frequently clashed with railway and other ambulance competitions.
A further suggestion that teams entering Di strict Ambulance Competitions should be allowed to consist of one .CO. as a working member, as well as one Officer or N.CO. in charge, was also discussed, but it was pointed out that the regulations laid down for the Di strict Competitions were based upon those for the Dewar Shield in London, with which the successful team for the District Shield had to conform when that team represented the District in the All-England Final.
T CAL DIN!\'1ER.
After the Conference a successful dinner was held in Bladon's Cafe, Hull, at which a large number of Ambulance :and ursing Officers were present.
Amongst the guests were the De puty Lord Mayor .and his Lady, Alderman and Mrs. \X heeldon; Sir Arthur Atkinson, K.B.E., J.p., with Lady Atkinson, who is a Lady County Officer; Mr. Stanley Embleton, County Commissioner of orthumberland and Durham, with :Mr. Geo. Curry, his County Treasurer; Mr. R. H. Maxwell, representing the East Yorkshire Motor Services, Ltd.; Colonel W. A Thompson, County Controller of V.A.D.'s, .and Mrs. Thompson; M r. Alwyn Smith, Treasurer for the Hull and East Riding Centre of the Association; and the
Re,' T. J. Smith, of the Hes::;le Road, Hull, Congregational Church.
Colonel \'.(;' A. Thompson, T.D , submitted the toast of the" Civic Authorities." He criticised the ambulance hut on the Fair Ground, saying it was inadequate and unsatisfactory. During this last Fair \X eek, which was an annual event held in October, 312 cases had been dealt with, and he hoped for an improvement in the hut before next year.
Alderman R. W/. \\ heeldon, responding, to take up the matter of the inadequate hut with the responsible .Co mmittee.
The toast of the "Guests" was proposed by Corps Bartrop, of Hull.
The toast of " The Ladies" was proposed by Captain S. \'( ' icholas.
Mrs. Cecil Harrison, Lady Corps Superintendent, ably responded, and said that in ambulance work the emancipation of women was established.
HULL CORPS.
Many of those present at the Conference the previous day were able to support the Hull Corps, which paraded for Divine Service at the Hessle Road Congregational Church, Hull, on Sunday morning, October 22, under the command of the County Commissioner, Mr. W'. T. j\tkinson.
RECKITTS' A:--1BULANCE AND URSING DIVI SIONS.
At the James Reckitt Institute, on October 19 last, these two Divisions, which were both formed in 19I2, celebrated their Coming-of-Age. The proceedings took the form of a concert, at which Mr. WI. T. Atkinson, the County Commissioner, presided, and at the interyal Mrs. Haley, Lady Divi sional Superintendent, gave a brief resume of the life h.i.story of the Nursing Division, and Divisional Superintendent E. J. Smith, who was during the proceedings presented with his second bar, made a similar eulogy for the Ambulance Di vision.
Miss G. \X aterland, who has now won for three years in succession the Trophy awarded for the highest individual work in the Divi sion, was presented by Lady Corps Superintendent Mrs. Cecil Harrison with a replica of the cup for her personal possession, as a memento of her excellent work.
No. 7 DISTRICT.
A Djstrict Inspection and Church Parade took place at Oswestry on Sunday, October 15. As Oswe stry lies within a (( stone's throw" of the Welsh border, it was thought fitting to ask the Brigade from the neighbouring Count.ies of Denbigh and Montgomery to participate, and the invitation was cordially accepted. Moreover, the Hon. John H. Bruce, Chief Commissioner for \Xl ales, consented to inspect the Ambulance Units. In this connection it is interesting to recall the fact that Torth Wales was formerly included in the NO.7 District before the formation of the \X'elsh Priory.
The Nursing Divisions were inspected by Lady Perrott, R.R.C, Lady Superintendent-in-Chief.
The Parade then marched past the saluting base in column of route, and, headed by the Oswestty Legion Band, proceeded to the Guildhall, where the Mayor (J. H. Profit, Esq.) and Corporation, in full civic state, joined the procession, and marched to the fine old parish church of St. Oswald, which was filled to capacity.
After the service the Parade re-assembJed and returned to the Guildhall, the Inspecting Officers taking the salute from the steps of the Church House. . ..
The splendid ambulance of the Wrexham DlvlslOn was on duty and afforded a haven for one or two members who fell O:lt. The stretcher squad was furnished by Oswestry. .
The Inspecting Officers expressed highly satisfied with the general turnout and orgamsatlOn.
The Commissioner wishes to thank all concerned for contributing to such a successful occasion, and would spe cially mention Sergeant C Bass, of the O swestry Division, for ris assi cance in the local arrangements, and Lady Ambulance Officer Miss M. Pugh and her members for providing and serving tea. .
Finally, he would like to exrress hiS deep lOdebtedne ss
sen ted the Chief Commissioner; Assistant Commissioner Major "C H. F. Noble, CSt.].,. the Commissioner; and Assistant ComnusslOner CaptalO E A. Chill, O.B.E., CSt.]" represented the Sussex Uruts. Lady District Superintendent Mrs. Falwasser, O.St)., represented the ursing Divisions, and was accomparued by Lady District Officer Miss H. May; County Surgeon C E. \Y/hitcher, S.B.St.l, represented the Brigade Surgeons. District C MiltOn ".was in command of 13rigade personnel, aSSlSted by Captall W. The District Secretary was Parade Marshall, asststed by District Officer s E. J. Prew and D. Bryce. The parade consisted of contingents from Hastings, including the Divisional D rum and FJfe Hastings (S.R.), Rye, Newhaven, Battle, Robertsbndge and Tunhridge \\ 'ells Di,-is ion.
TIlE FORT \'\ ILLI J\. l\I LADIE FIRST i1.ID TE.\i\L
\, 'inners of the Sir George Burn Trophy, Championship of Canada, 1933· Geo. G. Miller, Diy. Supt. S.J.A.B.O H.]. Oliver, President S.J.'\.A Centre. T. Instrucror. Ruby ':-'liller (Capt.). Mr. Jennie Sutherland. \lt 5S G. :'115 S era :'hller.
to the Inspecting Officers and Chaplain, who came such long distances to honour the District by their presence.
HREWSBURY.
A highly successful dance was held by the Shrewsbury Divi sions in the Music Hall on Thursday, October 26. The large hall was filled, and dancing continued till 2 a.m. The Mayor (Councillor 1.1ansell) and fayoress were present, and also "Miss Shropshire" and "Miss Shrewsbury," the ladies chosen to represent the and Borough respectively in the recent Hospttal carnn'aJ.
The County Commi.ssioner also attended.
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THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR \'( AR TAKES PART IN A BRIGADE CEREMONY.
The Rt. Hon. Viscount Hailsham, P.C, ICC, Secretary of State for War, opened the new Divisional Headquarte.rs of the Hailsham Division, which were the generous gift of Mr. A. Donald Jarvis, President of the Division.
Dr. Corbet-Fletcher, Assistant Surgeon-in-Chief, repre-
The Brigade units were supported by from the Old Comrades' Association, British LeglOn, Hatlsham Fire Brigade, Legion of Frontiersmen, British Red Cross Society, Boy couts and Girl Guides.
A short service was conducted, after which ir. Jarvis formally presented the land and building to the Brigade for use of the Hailsham Division, referring to the helpful and noble work of the Brigade.
The Assistant urgeon -in-Chief, in accepting the on behalf of the Chief Commissioner, thanked Mr. JarvIs for his generosity. He said that the t. J.ohn Ambulance Brigade was started 46 years ago, and It was 4 years since the opening of the first headquarterin Colne, Lancashire. It was thelt expenence that no Division which possessed its own ambulance hall e,"er dropped out, and he hoped the Hailsham Di; ision continue many years as a tribute to [r. Jarvis s generosity. Lord Hailsham said he supposed it could seldom have happened that a Minister of the Crown inspected a parade
made up of such different units as he saw around him. They represented every age and every form of useful service, but, however different their sphere of service, they were united in regard to duty to their country, and, secondly, realised the need for discipline and training in order to give the best service.
"People to-da)," remarked his Lordship, "are very apt to remember what they call their C rights.' They did not so often realise the fact that they enjoy the privilege of being members of an organised society which demands from them duty and imposes upon them a responsibility to help their neighbours in their time of trouble and need." Lord Hailsham congratulated the Hailsham Division on the acquisition of the new home, and said " he was not sure that the public realised what a valuable work the St. John Ambulance Brigade was doing."
His Lordship continued by saying: "This was not, perhaps, an occasion to appeal for money, but he was sure with all the work done the Brigade must need funds for carrying out its work. He heard a great deal of discussion in the House on the question of the safety of the roads, and he thought they might he reminded how much was being done, if not to prevent accidents, at least to mitigate their effects." He commended the great generosity of Mr. and Mrs. A. Donald Jarvis. Every Divisi on longed for its own Headquarters, and he believed that Hailsham was the first Di\-ision to acquire Diyisional Headquarters in the County.
o. TO DISTRICT.
L SPECTIOK OF IPSWICH CORP'), S.J.A.B.
On September 23 the Annual Inspection of the Ipswich Corps was held at the Ambulance Hall, Ipswich.
Major J. F. C. Hossack, Knight of Grace, Comrr.i.ssioner No. 10 District, the Inspecting Officer. He was accompanied by Mt. and Mrs. T. R. Parkington, and the Assistant Commissioner, Major M. MacEwan.
The Parade 'was in charge of Corps Superintendent C. E. Fiddy and Lady Corps Superintendent Miss B. Hossack.
The Commissioner adderssed the Parade, chiefly on the conditions of yearly efficiency, according to the General Regulations of the Brigade. He also stated that he hoped there would be a combined inspection of all the Suffolk Divisions of the St. John Ambulance Brigade in 1934. Warrants were issued to Dr. \Weiner, as Corps Surgeon; Miss B. Hossack as Lady Corps Superintendent; Mrs. Darwin as Divisional Superintendent (" Mob" Divi sion) ; and Miss K. Baldwin as Lady Corps Officer.
IpS\,vICH CORPS CELEBRATION OF ARMISTICE DAY.
On Sunday morning, November 12, the Ipswich Corps assembled at the Ambulance Hall, Samuel Road, and marched to St. Church, led by the Corps Bugle Band. The parade was In charge of Corps Superintendent C. E. Fiddy and Lady Corps Superintendent Miss B. Hossack. They were met at the Church by the CommlSSlOner, Major J. P. C. Hossack.
The service was conducted by the Vicar, Rev. H. \X'est.
During the singing of the hymn a wreath to the member s of the Ipswich Corps who fell during the War was placed on the church memorial.
this service the Corps marched to the Ct'notaph on Park to partake in the Borough's Armistice Servlce, at the Mayor and the Corporation and varIOUS orgarusatlons were present.
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Order of St. John. Headquarter Notes.
.i\iany of our readers will remember the history of the Order, by Mr. H. W. Fincham, which was published in 1915, and has long since been out of print, and quite unobtainable.
An entirely new and revised edition has now been published, with much new matter and illustrations.
The volume is a small quarto, printed on superfine antique laid paper, with large margins, and is bound in extra cloth boards, gold lettered, gilt top. It is interspersed throughout with half-tone illustrations on fine quality art paper. The subject matter and the style of production make this a handsome presentation volume or souvenir, and the price is 7S. 6d. A cheaper edition in a paper cover is also issued at 3S. 6d. Obtainable at St. John's Gate.
The Order's Christmas Cards.
The Stores Department at St. John's Gate are to be congratulated on evolving one of the most tasteful and ornamental cards we have ever seen.
This really beautiful card, displaying on the outside the standard and crest of the Order of St. John in colour, shows inside a reproduction of a famous oilpainting depicting a Naval incident in the History of the Order. It has an additional attraction in that the name and address of the sender may be printed on a special flap, left blank for the purpose These cards, costing IS. each, constitute most excellent value in the best possible taste.
De ath by Misadventure.
Mr. Charles M. Greener, a member of the Huddersfield Corps, was unfortunately the victim of a road accident at Birkb y, on September 28 last, whilst returning to his home from Brigade duty.
\t the inquest witnesses testified to having seen Mr. Greener cross the road, hesitate, and then rush forward in front of an approaching car, He was knocked down, sustaining a fracture of the right leg, lacerations to the face, and abrasions. He died in hospital on October 4 from shock following the injuries. The jury returned a verdict of "Death by misad venture."
The B rigade tenders its sympathy with the bereaved
Mr. Greener was insured by the Huddersfield Corps under the Brigade Insurance Scheme, and his next of kin has received £250.
Overseas News.
(OVERSEAS). INDIA.
Sir David Petrie, Kt., CLE., CV.O., CB.E., Chief Commissioner, St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas, on Thursday morning, October 5, 1933, presided over the closing ceremony of the Simla ursing Division's summer season in the Y.M.CA. Hall, and gave away a large number of certificates to successful candidates who had taken courses in First Aid, Home ursing, Mothercraft or Massage.
Mrs. Miles Irving, Lady District Superintendent, welcomed Sir David Petrie on his first appearance as their Chief Commissioner, and read an interesting report on the activities of 1 o. I District, to which Simla belongs. There are now five ursing Divisions, with 107 members; in the last two years four Cadet Divisions have also been started, and it is hoped that these will automatically provide recruits for the ursing Divisions. Last year the District won both the individual and team cups at the All-India Competitions, and it is hoped to send a team to Calcutta for the 1934 Competitions.
The Simla Division has worked hard, both in taking further training and in helping to train others. The lectures taken have included First Aid, Home Nursing, Mothercraft, Massage and Invalid Cookery. Some members have worked at the Lady Reading Hospital; others have assisted with school medical inspections. Warm thanks were given to the voluntary lecturers, among who were Major Milne, Captain Burbury, Dr. Thomas, Dr. Brommage, Mrs. Barker, Dr. Rosario, Dr. Poynder, Dr. Charles, Dr. Ali Bakhsh, Dr. Sohan Iall, Dr. Lee, the Matron of the Lady Reading Hospital, Sister Worthington, Sister Nath, and to Mrs. McNabb, who helped to organise the lectures. In all, eleven classes were held-four in the vernaculars and seven in English.
Mrs. Irving regretted that they must say good-bye to Miss Phillips, Chief Lady Superintendent for all India, who was retiring early next year, and whose help and interest had inspired them all.
After the certificates had been presented by Sir David Petrie, the Simla ursing Division and St. Thomas's School Cadet Division gave a lively dem onstration of the usefulness of first aid in the home. The scene was an Indian house, where three girls were busy, one tending water on an a.ngithi, C?nc preparing potatoes for the pot, and a thad with a tray of drugs Suddenly tragedy broke up thIS peaceful domestic scene. Girl No. cut her finger; Girl No.2, in her excitement, overturned the water, and scalded her feet: and Girl NO.3 took advantage of the hubbub to swallow some opium. Enter the first-aiders, who dealt with this surprising sequence of accidents with calm and efficiency. Even the deliberate
statement of the opium fiend-" I am going to be sick "-frightened them not a whit. All's well that ends well.
Sir David Petrie, in his address, referred to the value of publicity for organisation like the St. John Ambulance. If anyone annoyed the public, they got more publicity than they bargained for, but .It anyone is content merely to do good, the publIc remained strangely phlegmatic and unmoved. He laid special emphasis on the Voluntary. Detac.hment scheme, now on the point of comIng Into eXlStence, by which detachments of women will be mobilised in emergencies to supplement medical services in hospitals and camps.
Ramsgate V .A.D.
The Marchioness Camden, Commandant of the Kent V.A.D.'s, was lJresent atthe annual of the RamsD'ate detachment, I-'::'ent t\o. z, held In the parade at Ramsgate Police Stati?n, on Tuesday afternoon. The in'spection was earned om by Major J. C. Collins, R ..l\.:M.C
Colonel Pye Oliver, the County Controller,. was unable to be present, but :Mrs. Falwasser, aSSIstant County Controller, attended, and also the Mayor (Alderman Mrs. Florence Dunn), Dr. Cares Sharpe and Dr. A. Gilby. The members of the demonstrated first-aid treatment in cases of 111Jurles that might be caused in war-time, or in any accident, massage, invalid cookery, and the use o.f the -:rho mas splint. There was also a model first-aId statIon and dispensary.
The use of the gas mask, not only for war, but for escape of gas or mine rescue work, was also demonstrated.
Major Collins congratulated the Commandant and the detachment on the excellent ,,-,ork they \1, ere dOlng under real difficulties. The ans,vers were in most cases excellent, precise and straightforward, and the bandaO'lnO' was of a very hiD'h class. He assured them that their b work was appreciated by many people and by the authorities, and if a time of national emergency did come, their services would be sought after.
The :Marchioness Camden, who was much impressed by the efficiency of the detachment, said she was pleased to know that they would be competent to carry out any work they might be asked to do.
She then presented to one of the nurses, Miss McMillan, a fifteen years' service medal. Another nurse, IV{rs. Baker, has also been awarded one, but was unfortunately unable to be present owing to having sustained an accident.
Questions and Answers.
TRA OF FRACTURED SPINE
P. B (Coventry).-I am puzzled to know \vhy the instructions detailed in the Textbook for Transport of Fractured Spine are to-day regarded by some surgeons as totally wrong, especially as I never heard or read of any case in which removal on the back was credited with aggravation of the injury. Perhaps you can help me in my difficulty, and explain why the o ld method is now considered incorrect
RecentlY I diJcussed this probleJJl with a surgeon 'JJ)/JO is OJ] the staff of a London hospital, al7d has treated a series qf cases of fractured spine during the pa.rt 'year or so From his explanations I <..f!.athered that the dass offractured spine jor 1vhich removal on the face is 1/071) recolJ))JJe!lded, is a dezJcloplJlent these modern till/e.r)· that it lwtallY takes place Jvhen an individHal, 1vho is sealed (for example, il2 a /JIotor car), and has his lower lilJlbs extended and fixed a..gainst a seat or other support, is jerked violently fonvard and doubled up, for example, Iy the impact of another !)ekicle ))' and that it is h101Vit as a "crush fracfl,tre» of .rpme, becatlSe the bodies of the vertebrae are crushed together. !1/lJile he flrged the necessity of removal 011 the face 1vith a pillow or folded coat placed against abdolJleJ1 .opposite to .ri iJ'y'ury in cases of suspectfd ./i·ac/llre of spine due to cause, he adlllitted that all his cases of "crush" .fractures had been carried on their backs il7to hospital1vithout aggravation of the fractures) ' and that, in his opinion, the patie.nt who his spine as the res/tit falling from a hezght on hIS back acro.fJ' a bar could Jvith perfect safety be removed 011 his back. .
These facts support the vie2vs which I expressed in the Oue,y colulJlns THE GAZETTE in the jltlY issue of this 'year, name!y, that the Revision ComJllittee, in my opinion, are ful!J justified ilt their refusal to alter the Textbook iJ1structions at present / at'1d that a textbook, and especiallY one written for first-aiders of average abilitie.r, should not accept and teach radical cha11.ges in treatme;zt until such have been full), established jt.trther experience. CF.
SPLINT EXTE:KSIO:K.
J. H. (Charlestown, .S. \XT ).-Can you get me the following information? What is the material and dimensions. of the extension that is required to couple up splints? Please give reply in Query column under the heading" Splint Extension "
I regret that I (annot get desired, and that l Ollr que)] beats me
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USE OF IODINE WITH CmfPOUND FRACTURE
B N. seems to be a generally accepted Idea that tincture of iodine shoul d no t b e applied on or near a bone, as, for examp le, in the of a compound fracture with fragments protruding. I wonder i f this idea is consistent with the teaching of the Textbook .
PersonallY I know no reason 1VIqy tincture of iodine should not be painted once over a compound fracture,
inc/tiding jragments if these protrude)' and apparently the R et)isioJ1 Comlllittee are also of the same opinion . Othenvise 1ve sh01l1r1 have had a note to this effect
IncidentallY , I the terlll "painl " to the" applY )J the Textbook (R1t!e 9, p. 96, and e/seJvhere) / altd I hold the latter respo1lsible for lJIuch lIlisunderstanding ill the lise 0/ iodine for treatment of JVOllllds. It is strange that the Textbook, having given illStructions 011 p. 93 to sterilise the fingers ry thelll lvith iodine," should lise the terJJl "apply iodim" 1}lith to 1vo"nds on tbe flext pa<-{!,e .
N. C F.
SeD]ECTS FOR DrvISIO 'AL LECTURE
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J. R. (London) .-I shall be grateful if you will suggest subjects for lectures to my Division, the members of which must be thoroughly sick of my repea twg lectures based on the Textbook.
TV'bell I1))aJ a Divisional 5mgeoll I had the same idea, and used to lecture 017 topics allied to but outside the oiJicia! s)lllablls of illstruction ill the Textbook. My audience 1J as politelY interested and a trifle bored. hO}}Jever, I ieamed that JJlemberJ' did 110t kl101V their Textbook as }vell as I had thought " alld, indeed, I bad reason to J'II.rpect that some only opened it Jvhen the dale of the ammal reexaJJJination 1JJaS fixed. 50 at 171)' talks I reverted to the Association Lectures Oil Fractl{)'fS or HaJ!JJorrhage, etc., and I 1vas reuJarded by the enthusiasm 1vith 1vhich tbese talks }vere received. In ihfJe cirClll)/.i'tal1ces I advise ),Olt to stick to the Textbook.
N. C. F.
TREAT1IENT OF \X'OU ' D
A. P (Cleveleys).-In the Textbook (Rule 4, page 94) we are instructed to apply "direct digital pressure" as a means of controlling ha::morrhage. As it reads, this means thrusting a septic finger or thumb straight into a wound, with consequent risk, almost certainty, of infecting it
Until the bleeding is controlled by pressure at the appropriate pressure point, in the case of an artery, or in the case of a vein, by pressure just distal to the wound, would it not be wiser to apply the digital pressure close to, but not on, the wound? As a surgical dresser, years ago, I was taught to keep even well-washed fingers out of wounds as far as possible; and the thought of having to teach first aid students to thrust unwashed fingers into wounds seems wrong to me as a D ivisional Surgeon of the Brigade.
The Textbook devotes half of page 93 /0 a dissertatioll Olt how" to prevent contamination" of 1voU17ds, aJ1d specifical(y warns fir.rt-aiders not to tOlfch 1J otmds "mless their fingers have been sterilised by painting thelll 1vith tincture of iodine or ry rubbing thelll 1vilh spirit ConsequentlY, to me, it is most pmfair to scry that the Textbook encourages first-aiders to thrust their fingers into 1vounds or to expect It to repeat the IlJaming on the jolloJving page .
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Interesting Case Reports.
(:ASE R EPORT No . 7 I. -We learn from the current iss u e of No. V III " D istrict Gazette" that Mrst aid was effici entl y ren d ered wi th imp r ovised materia l on Septemb er 20 b y Pte. J osling, a member of the Guildfo rd Co r ps, who happened to be in Exeter. He was called to a patient, whom he found to be suffering from simple fractures of the left tibia and fibula, a contused wound over the left eye, and abrasions to the right hand and knee. Pte. J osling promptly tied both feet together, and, using a 'bus destination board as splint, applied this to the outside of the leg, and secured it with handkerchiefs. Iodine was obtained and painted on the wounds of head, hand and knee, which he then dressed with further handkerchiefs, Pte. Josling then wrapped patient up in overcoats. and kept him as warm as possible until the arrival of the Exeter S.JA.B. ambulance, in \vhich the patient was removed to hospital.
CO"},f\fENT.-Illlprovisatiol1 ix the lIer), essetlce of jirJt aid; and testJ' the efficienry of a first-aider 1lI0re thall the lIeed to we 1J Jhat('7Jer is at /Jalld. WTe therefore cordiall), cOJJgratNlate Pte. joslil{g 011 tbe skilful manner ill1J!hich be demon.rtrated his" qualifications as a first-aider" alld pJ'f1)f!lted tl"f!.l!,ravatioll oj his patimt'.r il!jllries f?J' lise illlprovised lIIaterial. NOW READY
mue of tbe J!)ospital of 3fobn of Jerusalem anb its of
B y H. W. FI N CHAM , F.S A.
T HE volume is a small quarto, printed on superfine antique laid paper, with large margins, and is bound in extra cloth boards, gold lettered, gilt top. It is interspersed throughout with half-tone illustrations on fine quality art paper. The subject matter and the style of production make this a handsome presentation volume or souvenir. Price 7 /6
O r in paper cover 3/ 6 post free, and obtainable af ST. JOHN'S GATE. 323
. Redbridge (S.R.) Challenge Cup Competition.
Many a stricken traveller has had his " life saved" on a Channel steamer by being" called to the Bar," but never before has life-saving on board a ship, in its "first-aid" form, been demonstrated with such massed effect as was the case recently, when the above competition took place on board s.s. Isle of 5ark, at Southampton Docks. This, we believe, js the first t ime in the history of the St John Ambulance Association that such a competition has been held afloat. Teams from a wide area competed, and were divided into two groups. Group I tests were judged in the 1st class saloon by Dr. R. B. Duncan, of South Kensington, the winners of this group being Southampton West No Team, with Eastleigh CM.E. Team as runners-up. Group 2. was judged by Dr. Seager- Thomas, Senior Surgeon for Police. The winners of this group were Salisbury Loco. and Redbridge" C" team were runners-up.
Mr. R. P. Biddle, Deputy Docks and 11arine Manager, presided at the presentation of cups and prizes, which was made by the fayor of Southampton, Councillor F. Woolley, J,P. Amo.Q.g those present were Commander W. A. Graham, CB.E , Mechanical Engineer, Southampton Docks; Mr. E. A. Richards, Welfare Assistant to General :\Ianager, Southern Railway; Mr. W. D. Graham, Director and General Manager of the Hants and Dorset Motor Senrices, Ltd., and many others.
The principal organiser of the competition was Mr. Robert Gillingham, through whose initiative and enthusiasm this competition was started some seven years ago, and who has acted as Secretary to the event ever SInce.
In making the presentation, the :Mayor remarked upon the" fine enthusiasm for such a splendid cause" which he had witnessed. He said: "You are doing omething which sho\vs to the pessimists that there is, after all, much in the hearts of men and women that is good."
Obituary
. BOLTO T CORP .
It is with deep regret that \ve announce the death of Corps Officer H. Greenhalgh, \,"hich took place on September 26, after a very short illness.
As Corps Secretary of the Bolton Corps, :Mr. Greenhalgh earned the respect and esteem of all Ambulance workers in the District.
I Ie took a very keen interest in the Cadet .J\foyement, and in our eptember issue we published a very interesting article, "The Organising, Training and Equipment of a Cadet Division," written by it. Greenhalgh.
THE ORDER OF THE HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM AND ITs GRAND PRIORY OF EGLAND.
By H. W. FINCH AM, F.S.A., Knight of Grace of the Order of St. John, Assistant Librarian and Curator of the Order's Museum, and Cust odian of its Priory Church. Published by the Grand Priory, 7S' 6d (cloth) , 3S' 6d. (paper).
Many of the readers of rHE ST. J OH AMB ULANCE G AZETTE will be famili ar with the first edition of Mr. Fincham's book, which was fir st published nearl y twenty years ago They will find a great deal of very interesting new material in this new edition, room for which has b een found b y omitting the chapter written by the late Mr. W. R . Edwards about the m o dern activities of the Order, seeing that Colonel E. J. Kin g , the Librarian at St. John's Gate, has d ealt far more fully with that subj ect in his b ook, " The Kni g hts of the Order of St. John in En g land." Those who do not know the old edition will find, like thos e who do, that the pres ent v olume contains an immense amount of information not o nl y about the Order, but particularly about its headquarters in this country, its Prior y Church, and the remarkable treasures preserved there and in its museum, library and Chapter Hall. In his account of the vast possessions of the Order in England, Mr. Fincham gives an interesting account of the curious results of the privileg e of sanctuary at one time by the property of the Order, and describes the refuge for felons and debtors maintained at Paris Garden, in Southwark, in the reign of King Henry VI, under cover of this privilege by John Duke of Bedford, that monarch's uncle, who had leased the place from the Order. In those days the Grand Priory, of which only the Gate-tower and part of the Church survive, appears to have been a magnificent and commodious range of buildings, as Mr. Fincham is able to record that on several occasions Kin g s were in residence there. King Henry VIII, who at one period of his reign had renewed and enlarged the privilege of sanctuar y enjoyed by the Order, and had presented the Grand Master with canon for the defence of Rhodes, one of which survives in front of Government House in Cyprus, in his later days turned upon the Order, seized its property, persecuted its Knights, and ordered the destruction of its Priory Church. In the Library is preserved the deed signed by the King for that purpose.
Yet Mr. Fincham requires a number of pages for describing the Priory Church and other Ordinal buildings which have survived the effects of King Henry's signature and his son's gunpowder. They passed through strange vicissitudes, however, before they returned into the possession of St. John. They served in turn to house the stage-properties and accommodate the artificers employed by Queen Elizabeth's Master of the Revels, who licensed thirty of Shakespeare's plays, and may well have received
their author at the Gate: as the residence of a nobleman; as a publishing office; as a police station, and as a public-house, the Old Jerusalem Tavern. While the author is careful to account for the preservation and present condition of the buildings, he devotes ample space to a description of the trophies, treasures, pictures, decorations and other ornaments to be found within them, and claims that the remarkable collection of coins of the Order in the museum is the finest in existence. In particular, he takes pride in drawing attention to the celebrated Rhodes Missal, and to the two wings of what used to be a triptych, serving as altar-piece in the Priory Church before the Dissolution, and now happily" refixed within a few inches of the position which the y occupied over the hi g h altar 450 years ago."
Mr. Fincham has written a thorou g hly satisfactory and copiously-illustrated book. It will help to show those who have not vi sited the Gate what to exp ect and look for when the y have an opportunity of so doing , and while it should inspire them to make such an opportunity, it will probably make it clear to many who have paid a vi sit, or ev en several vi sits, that the y have missed seeing something of interest or failed to realise the meaning or importance of what they saw.
H. PIRIE-GORDO
Winnipeg.
On September 22 and 23 last, Nursing and Ambulance Divisions of W innipe g , St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas within the Dominion of Canada, presented, in costume, an Historic Pageant of the Venerable Order of the Hospital of Jerusalem; also a Tableau of the Order of the past, and of the Brigade to-day.
The old g rey stone buildings of St. John's College in the background, and the shadows of the oak, elm and maple trees in their glorious Fall folia g e, combined with bright sunshine, made a perfect natural setting for this presentation.
As the words "Poor Brother," "Augustinian Rule," "Knight Hospitaller," and" Ancient Sister" were mentioned, these characters emerged slowly from among the trees on to the lawn, the history portraying each character being given simultaneously. Upon the words" Present-day organisation," a Nursing Officer, Nursing Sister, Ambulance Officer and Ambulance Private, all in uniform, stepped briskly from among the trees, and marched smartly to the four figures in the centre of the lawn representing the past, clasped their hands, and so s,tood for a few moments, thus making a striking tableau of the Past and Present
Correspondence.
The Editor is pleased to receive and reply to letters dealing with Brigade activities and inter ests.
To the Editor
DK\R SIR,-In reply to Corps Officer Chas. H. Forste.r's letter in this month's GAZETTE, the wearing of white cap covers is governed by B O. 268, which down that" White cap covers should be with full dress as well as undress but it is left to the of D eputy (now designated ComrrusslOners) to gIve orders for the wearinO' of white cap covers generally in their own
As regards the amended Stretcher Exercises notified Army Orders for May, I93 I (substituted for those Issued 1928), it is understood that they are under reVlSlOn by the War Office and will be conby the Brigade when the new lnstructlOns are notified.
C. 1. ELLIS, Colonel, 5 ttrgeol1-ill- Chiej; 5 t. John Amb1llance Brigade.
To the Editor.
DEAR SIR,-I should be obliged for your" ruling" as to the use of tincture of iodine in the treatment of compound fractures Though I find no mention in the there. w(:>uld appear to be a generally accepted Idea that lOdine should not be applied near a bone.
One, of. to teach according to accepted pnnClples as laId down in the Manual, hence my <:ruery. Do you consider the use of iodine perrrussible In such cases, and if not, why?
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully, CHAS B BALL.
This has been submitted to the two senior surgeo11S of,the Bngade, and thry know no reason tvhy liquor of iodine JJlzld should not be applied to 71Jounds aSJociated with COJJJpotmd .in the !ame 1vay as is laid down on page 9 6 , para 9, of FIrst AId to the 1!7}tirerl."-EDIToR
To the Editor
SIR,:-- Wi th reference to the controversy in connectlOn WIth transport of cases of fr ac t u r ed spine, our has our attention to a report in the :NledlCal Press and CIrcu lar, in which it states that Haughton'S opinion is that" to tra n sport a patIent suspected to have a fractured spine, in any other than a prone position, is an act of gross neglec t ."
FRANK HILL, DivisionalStperin tendent
. The COJJJmissio ner is shortlY issuing an oiJieial IIls/rlletlOll 011 th e mat/cr -EDITOR.
Cadet News.
On Armistice Day the Roche Cadets carried their wreath to the Cenotaph, where they placed it in loving remembrance of the Glorious D ead.
On Mayor's Sunday, ovember I2, over 200 Girl and Cadets,. with their band, took part in the Mayor s P.rocesslOn to Church. After service they took part In t he March Past, the Mayor taking t he salute in front of the Town Hall; and very smartly they marched.
The Cadet Band also played for the British Legion at Castleton, when they attended service at St. Martin's Church on Remembrance Sunday, and for the Ancient Order of Buffaloes in Rochdale, when they held their Annual Service at the Cenotaph .
Last month they gave a Concert for the benefit of a Boy Cadet who is fatherless, and has been ill for some time, following an openttion. The sum of £9 lOS. was handed to his mother.
:Miss Annie Simpson, a former Girl Cadet of the Division, who has been training in a mental hospttal for has been successful in passing the final exarrunatlOn, and gaining the silver medal. We congratulate Miss Simpson on her success.
As Girl. Cadets made the Christmas pudding from the reCIpe gIven last year, we have been asked to repeat it.
CHRISD1AS PUDDI::-';G WITHOUT EGG
4 025. flour.
4 02S. breadcrumbs.
4 02S. finely-chopped suet.
4 02S. brown sugar.
4 ozs. currants.
2 02S. sultanas.
2 OZS. raisins (stoned and ehopped) teaspoonful of salt
} teaspoonful mixed spice. teaspoonful of baking powder.
Iilk to mix with.
B oil for. five hours in a well-greased pudding basin, covered paper and cloth. The lo n ger the puddIng IS bOlled, the darker it will be. As t h e water boils away, fill up with boiling water.
Be sure the water does not come over the top and get into the pudding.
The Medical Paper is dated the 8th Novem b er I 9,3 3, and we shall be pleased to have your opinion this matter, as to how we sh ould trea t a case of t his i? Comp e tition work, w h er e probably th e D o ct or Jud g lng th e Co mp e tition had read thi s r eport. T h a n ki n g you i n anti cip atio n , Yours fait h fu ll y,
Brigade Appointments, November 1933.
The Chief Commissioner has been pleased ro appro\e of the following appointments promotions, etc.; -
TO BE COU TY SURGEO o. 5 DISTRICT.
Major Henry William Spaight, L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S., Kottinghamshirc Area. 21.9.33. TO BE CORPS SURGEON. No. 3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.
John Wells, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., \V'olverhampLOI1 anel District Corps. I!. [0.33.
o. 5 DISTRICT.
Captain William Wilfred James Lawson, "LB. , Ch.B., Shireoaks Colliery Corps. 26.ro·33 · TO BE CORPS SUPERl TE DE T. 10. 5 D[STRICT.
William Chesterton, Biddulph and District Corps. 26.10·33· \.V'illiam Robinson Dickinson, Wombwell and District Corps. 26.10·33·
Herbert Holmes, Uttoxeter and District Corps. 26.ro·33·
Clifford Tapley, Tunstall and District Corps. 26. ro. 33· TO BR LADY CORPS SUPERINTENDENT.
o. 5 DISTRICT.
Ethel Sedgwick, "\lorky and Distl1.cr Corps. 26 10 ·33· TO BE CORPS OFFICER. No. 2 DISTRICT.
Harry Frederick Jones Portsmouth Corps. [6.10 33' o. 4 DISTRICT.
William Charles \'{ hitt:, Litherland and Ford Corp 17. 10 .3)' No. 5 DISTRICT.
William Bourne, Tunstall and District Corps. 26. TO. 33·
Jonas Davenport, Tunsrall and District Corps. 26.10·33·
George Grocott, Tunstall and District Corps. 26.10·33 ·
Harold Stott Rastrick, Brighouse Cmps. 26.10·33' TO BE LADY CORPS OFFrCER. No 3 DISTRICT.
Ruth Daisy Jane Voss , Peterborough Corps. 20·9·33· TO BE DIVI 10 1\L SURG[: O. No. 1 DISTRICT.
George A. Gordon \I.D., Richmond Di,isi o n. 5·5·32·
Henry Brian Carlton Sandiford, LR.C.., L.R.C.P. Cl'Oydon ursing Division. 16.10·33· (W E TERN) DISTRICT
Gilbert de eville Usher Somers, 1\1.B., Ch.B., \X cst Bromwich (Sandwcll) Di, is ion, Walsall and District Corps. 7. 10.33.
Allan George William Whitfield, t-I.B., Ch.B., i-I.R.C. ., L.R.C.P., Birmingham Post Office Division, Birmingham "B" Corps. q.ro·33·
o. -+ DISTRICT.
John Boyd, M.B., Ch.B. , Standish Di\ i -ion , \'\ ig an Corps 19. 10.33.
Jacob Lenten, L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S., Levenshulme Nursing Section, Manchester and Salford Corps. 16.10·33·
Benjamin Darner Merrin, B.A., 1\1.B., B.Ch., B A.O., Hazel Grcnc Division. 3.11.33.
Thomas Rees, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., \.Varrin g ton L.r-l. Division, WarringtOn Corps. 9· ro ·33· John Alexander Ross, B.A., M.R.C.S., L.R C.P., LI\ erpooi orth Division, Liverpool Corps. 27. 10 .33. o. 5 DISTRICT.
Francis Joseph alhy Carney, L.R C.S. L.R.C.P., Blackwell Colliery Division. 26. ro·33· Robert McNaught Glover, i\1.R.C. ., L.R.C.P., \v heatle r .oi\ I lon, Doncaster Corps. 26.10·33·
James Kinnison Tulloch Mills, l'I1.B., Ch.B., Golelthorpe and Barnborough Division, Dearne Valley C:c:>rps. 26. 1<;J. 3:
James Henderson Peters, LB., Ch.B., Klelsgrme DIVISion, Hanley and District Corps. 26. ro. 33· o. 6
Frank Humphrey Chilton Beal'ds, \I.B., Ch.B., 1.c.r. Billingham Division.
Andrew Derek Kelly, M.B., B.S., Sunderland District Omnibus Division. 16.10·33·
Thomas Joseph Ryan, L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S., L.M., ewcastle Tramways (Byker) Division, Newcastlc-on-Tyne Corps. 16.ro·33· No. 10 DISTRICT.
John Theodore Whitley, :LvI.B., Ch.B., Chelmsford Division. 20.10·33· IRISH FR E E STATE DISTRICT.
James O'Connell Fitzsimons, L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S., L.M., Naas ursin g Division. 28.7.33· TO BE L J\.oy DIVISIO AL SURGEO '0. 2 DISTRICT.
Florehce Elizabeth Sexton, i-I.B., Ch.B., Jersey l'ursing Division.
er Colliery Di\·ision 17·, 3 3· O. 10 DISTRICT. John Robert Crofts, ,',larch Divisio n. 25 ·ro. 33· Georg e \'( illiam Trotman, City of St. J\lbans Divi ion zo oro. 3). TO BE TRANSPORT OFFICER 0. 3 DISTRICT William Rose, \\'inche ter and District Di\ isio n. 3·11.::; 3· o. 8 DISTRICT. Arnold Marsden Worfolk, Caterham Di\' ision 7. 1 1.33. TO BE LADY DIVI 10 AL SUPERI ' TENDEKT. o DISTRICT. Eadyth Tiolet Maclear Oakes-Jones, \'\'hitehall 'ursing Divisi o n. 26.10·33·
0. 2 DISTRICT. :Lvlartha \fary i-lesservy, Jersey Nursing Div ision. 31.10 3 o. 4 DISTRICT. Elizabeth Horsburgh, Thornton Clevdey s ursing Di"ision 30 10 .33.
Gertrude McConnan, outhport" \" 1 ursin g Di ision, Southpo rt Corps. 22·9·33·
0 5 DI TRI C T Anna Sudbul,) , Ilkesron l'ursing Di\ ision Ilkeston and Dis trict Corps. 26 TO.33
0. 6 DISTRI C T ;\faric Ross, 31. ro. 33· pennymoor Nur ing Diyision, .'.lid-Durham TO BE URSI G OFFICER.
Lady Ambulance Officer E. Archer, from the Blackpool Nursing Division, NO.4 District, to the North Shields Nursing Division, No.6 District. 24 10.33.
No. 8 DISTRICT.
\mbulance Officer W. Cheesman, from thc Cranleigh Division, No. 8 District, to the Worthing Division, No. 8 District. 21.10·33·
\mbulance Officer H. R. Child, from the Wembley Harlesden Division, No. District, to the \Xlorthi ng Division, No. 8 District. 13.10.33
TRANSFERRED TO BRIGADE RESERVE. No. I DISTRICT.
Corps Superintendent A. G. Mattacks, \'7althamstow and District Corps. 4.9.33.
Divisional Surgeon J. Coleman, Royal Arsenal Division. 25.9.33.
Divisional Surgeon P. G. Sedg'.vick, Norbury and Thornton Heath Nursing Division. 1. 11.33.
No. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.
County Officer Captain C. G. In g al!, County of Bedfordshire 18.10·33·
No. 4 DISTRICT.
Lady Ambulance Officer Mrs. E. Slattery, Accrington Nursing Division. 26.10.33.
RESIG NATIONS.
No. 1 DISTRICT.
Divisional Surgeon T. Hinds, Crayford Division. 25.10.33.
Divisional Surgeon D. H. Mylechreest, Carshalton Nursing Division. 29·9·33·
Lady Divisional Superintendent L. Bennett, South Metropolitan Gas Company, Nursing Division, South Metropolitan Gas Company Corps. June, 1932.
Lady Divisional Superintendent Mrs. Stratford, Streatham and Balham Nursing Division. 9.II.33.
No. 2 DISTRICT.
Divisional Surgeon D L. Pugh, North Bournemouth Nursing Division. 1. I 1. 33.
Divisional Superintendent J. Pearce, Princes Risborough Division. 26.10·33·
Lady Ambulance Officer Mrs. E. L. Barrett, Anglesey and Lee-onSolent Nursing Division. 1.11.33. No. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.
Ambulance Officer H. Webb, Donisthorpe Colliery Division. 1.11.33·
No. 4 DISTRICT.
Divisional Surgeon G. T. MacGregor, Haslingden « B" Division. Haslingden Corps. 9.II.33.
Divisional Surgeon J. K. S. Thompson, Southport" A" Division. Southport Corps. 9.[1.33.
Ambulance Officer J. Heatherill, Salford Di v ision, Manchester and Salford Corps. 30.10.33.
No. 6 DISTRICT.
Ambulance Officer T. H. Burnup, West Hartlepool Division. 16.10·33·
Cadet Officer R. M. Hamilton, West Hartlepool Division. 16.10.33-
O. 10 DISTRICT.
District Officer T. W. ichols, District StafL 18 .10·33·
CORPS REGISTERED. NO.5 DISTRICT.
Tunstall and District Corps. !4.II.3).
Uttoxeter and District Corps. 14· II. 33· DIVISIO 's REGISTERED. o. 4 DISTRICT.
l\lanchcster Post Officc Division, Manchester and Salford Corps. 8.11.33· West Derby Division, Li verpoo l Corps. 20·1.33· No.6 DISTRICT.
Coml11ondale Division. I3·ro·33· No. 8 DISTRICT.
Caterbal11 Nnrsing Di vision. 3°.10.33. NORTHERN IR ELAND DISTRICT. Lame ursing Division. 2+.10·33·
Benfleet Nursing 26.10·33·
SECTIO S REGISTERED. o. 1 DrSTRI CT Section, Sourhend-on-Sea
Silcby No. 1 (EISTrR') DISTRICT. ursing Section. ursin g Division.
(OVERSEAS I
The St. John Ambulance Brigade (Over sea s).
The Chief Commissioner has sanctioned the following promotions, appointments, (te. :-
EW SOUTH \X'ALES DI STRICT. }'lrs. Georgina Maund to be Lady District Superintendent, 1.5·33, vice Mrs. F. Read, transferred to the Reserve. Z9·Z·P· Paddington and Woollahra Ambulance Division.-J. W. eilson to be Ambulance Officcr " On Prnbation," 25.8.33; Arthur J. Allan to be Ambulance Officer" On Probation," 25.8.33. SOUTH AUSTRALIA DISTRICT. Stanley Symonds to be District Sergeant. 1.3·33· Port Pirie .Ambulance Di vision.-W' A. Harrison to be Ambulance Officer" On Probation." 18.9.33' L. G. Tassie, B.S., to be Di visional Surgeon. 18·9·33· J. J l\[adigan to be AmbLdance Officer "On Probation." 18·9·33· E. T. Cornish to be Di, isional Supcrintendent " On Probation." y3·9·33·
PEi\1BROKESIIIRE CE TRE SHIELD COi\1PETITION, 1933·
The group includes the. <;:entre (Sir Henry E. E. Philipps, Bart.) and Lad y Ph,ilipps, the Lady President (-'[rs Foley PhIlIppS), the Baron de Rut.zen, the Hon. John .H Bruce (Prlnclpal Secretary and Commissioner for \X'ales) and tbe organlser of tbe Competltlon, Mr. C. 11. Lawrence.
Reserve Lady r:orps Superintendent fiss Musson, Leicester Corps. 29. 10.33'
No. 4 DI STRICT.
CorpS Officer II. Grecnhalgh, Bolton Corps. 26·9·33·
0. 6 DISTRICT.
County Officer E. B. Stephenson, County of East Ridin g of 'lorkshire. 6.11.3).
Divisiona l Surgeon Grace G. Dundas, Middlesbrough Central ursing Division. 7. 1 1.33.
No. 9 DISTRICT
l\mbulancc Officcr C. Elford, Exeter Police Di\'ision. 4. 10.33.
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Unley City Ambulance Diyision.-G. C. Wallace to be Divisional Superintendent 1.3.33. J. E. PO\.vell to be Ambulance Officer. 1.3.33. A. R. Heath to be Ambu lance Officer. 1.3.33. Norwood and St. Peters Ambulance Diyision.-John Moore to be Divisional Superintcndent, I. 3.33 ; S C. ation to be Ambulance Officcr, 1. 3.33. Prospect and Walkerville Ambulance Di vision.-Allan Hobbs, LB., B.S., F.R.C.S., to be Divisional Surgeon. 18.9.33. C. Grosset to be Divisional Superintendent" On Probation ." 1.3-33· A. E. Karlsson to be Ambulance Officer 1.3.33. Glenelg Ambulance Division.-G. i\Ic.i\Iurdo to be Ambulance Officer. 24· 1. 33· Alfred Stokes, i\LB ., B.S., to be Diyisional Surgeon. 24. I. 33. Port Adelaide Ambulance Division.-J. A. emrnler to be Ambulance Officer. 3.3.33. John Porrer, B , to be D ivisional Surgeon. 1.3.33. Brighton Ambulance Division.-l\L E. Goode, LB., Ch.B., to be Divisional Surgeon. 1.3.3). J. \\' orkman to be Ambulance Officer. Woodville Ambulance Division.-W. F. Applebee to be Divisional Superintendent 1.8.33' Soutl"ern Ambulance Division.-W. W. Rawlins to be Ambulance Officer. 4.6,31.
I Nursing Division.-r\. L. Dawkins , 1\1.B., to be I?lvls.lonal Surgeon.' 18.9·33, tl;ce Dr L. Jeffries, whose resignatIon IS accepted wIth regl'et.
CA. ADA.
1\L\NITOBA DlsrRICT.
Se'l. en Oaks Cadet \mbulance Diyision.-Horace B. Hawkins to be Cadet Ambulance Officer. 20.9.33.
•. BRITISH COLmlBIA DISTRICT.
e,,' Ambulance Division.-B. O. 'ixon to be DrYlSlonal Superintendent. 3. 10.33.
.KEW ZEALA D.
CANTERBl'RY AKD \XiEST COAST DISTRICT.
r. .\Iathew's Division.-James H. Fahcy, M.B., Ch.B., to be 4.7.33.
Sr. s urslng Dl\'lslOn.-Andre,\" Stenhouse M.A. i\[ B Ch.B., be Surgeon. 5. 6.33. ,1 " elwyn Dr'lSlon.-Caroline Stenhouse, 1\1.B., Ch.B., to be DIVIsIOnal Surgeon. 4.4.33.
W/ELLINGTON DISTRICT.
W ilJiam \Y/. Dutton to be District Superintendent. 18.().3'1.
KE YA COLONY.
:Kenya Police Ambulance Division.-John A Carman, M.B., B.S., to be Divisional Surgeon. 1.11.33.
SOUTH AFRICA
NATAL DISTRICT.
Durban o. I Cadet ursing Division.-.\Iiss Louisa Demont rc be Lady Cadet Officer (Acting). 1.9· 33.
EW' DIYISIO S.
Sr. \Jathew's Cadet Ambulance Diyision, C. & \'C.c. District, New Zealand. Formed 6.2.33
Port Pirie Ambulance Division, South Australia Districr. Formed 3°·7·33·
Peterborough Ambulance Division, South Australia District. Formed 18,7·33·
The following appointments, promotions, transfers and resignation have been approved by the Commissioner for \Y/ales and confirmed by the Ambulance Committee;-
DIVISIONAL SURGEONS.
BRECKNOCKSHIRE CENTRl::.
Thomas Lewis Davies, M.B., B.Ch., Buckland-Bwlch ursing Division. 21.10.33.
CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE. .\felbourne Victor Roberts, L.M.S.S.A., Barrv ursing Division. 13. 10 .33.
Divisional Superintendent \X. S. Davies e\\' Tredegar lJivisi on. 3. 10.33.
'\mbulance Officer E. Nash, Ebb\I' Yale Division DEATH.
BOROL:GH OF MERTHYR TYOFlr. CENTRL
Corps Superintendent Samuel Jones, Dowlais Corps. 14. 10 .33.
CHA GE OF TITLE OF DIVISION.
CENTRE.
Pontllanfl'aith Railway Division to Pontllanfraith Division. 30.8.33.
TRA SFER OF DIVISIO
J\berkenEg Division from L1ynfi Valley to Bridgend and District Corps. I. 1. p.
GENERAL INTEREST.
\X'EL SH ITER-RAILWAY CO},lPETITION.
There was a good attendance of Railway Officials and Members of the Priory at the annual competition for the " Harry Webb" Cup,. in which three teams selected by the .Great Western Rall,way and a number representing the London, Iidland and Scottlsh Railway, took part in Cardiff on Thursday, November 2.
During the past rune years this trophy has been won on seven occasions by a G.\X .R. team and twice by L.M.S. teams; and this year's contest added a further honour to the former Company. It might be mentioned in connection with thi.s comparison of results that the Great \X ' es tern Railway operates more extensively in \X ales than the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, which fact is reflected in the proportion of awards gained bv successful students of \X'el sh Railwa y Classes in 1932', "iz., 2,926 as against 644 I..M.S.
The judges were Corps Surgeons Dr. E. J. Williams
and Dr. C. B. F. Millar and Divisional Surgeon Dr. F. O 'Sullivan, who awarded the following marks:-
The Hon. John II. Bruce presided at the presentation. He mentioned that the Railway Companies were among the first to take up ambulance work many years ago, when the general public were seriously concerned wirh the number of accidents occurring on the railways. Times had so changed that the railroads no longer caused any
of work was very high, and expressed themselves as satisfied with the knowledge and application of First AId demonstrated that day.
;\! r. W. E. C. Lazenby, Assistant Chief Officer for Labour and Establishment, L. 1.S., who presented the trophy and prizes, spoke on the value of First Aid knowledge amongst railway workers, and said he was most pleased to accept the invitation of 1\1r. Bruce to. attend and make the presentations, warmly congratulatlOg the successful team and the runners-up. A vote of thanks to Mr. Lazenby was proposed by Mr. J. F. Lean, and seconded by fr. Trevor Roberts. Mr. H. E. Cracknell proposed thanks to the Judges, which was seconded by Mr. J. Storey; and Lady Lewis, O.RE., tendered to the Chief Constable the warm thanks of Headquarters for placing the Law Courts at the Priory's disposal for the
serious threat to safety; in fact, although they operated over a system of 21,000 miles, and carried 1,000,000,000 passengers annually, the proportion of accidents worked out at only an infinitesimal fraction of one per cent.
\'{-'hile railway travel had become one of the safest forms of the highways had developed into a public menace; and he looked forward to the Railways supporting the development of the ambulance movement among road transport undertakings. The Priory had decided to organise an ambulance competition for transport workers, and he was pleased to announce the promise of a cup for this purpose recei\' ed from Mrs. Cornelius Griffiths
A detailed adjudication on the various tests was given by the respective Judges, who agreed that the standard
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purpose of the competition, and for allo\\'ing some of his officers to assist in various forms, which was 'econ ded by Captain T. Beard, O.B.E , and carried unanimously.
,\mong other officials present at the ceremony were :1\11'. A. G. E. J Fudge, ssistant Commissioner for \\, 'ales ; Miss C. A t\ult, Centre ecretan-, G.\\".R., London; (r. G. S. Hill, General Ambulance' ecretary, L.t1. & S., Eu ton; Ir. J. torey, Assistant Traffic uperintendent, L.i\L & ., Abergavenny; 11[. \\'. Hamer, As istam Traffic uperintendent, L.i\I. 0 ., \\'a nsea; tiro L. J. L. Lean, Assistant Dock fanaO'er, G.\\".R., Cardiff; 11'. J. C. Blundell, Divisional Engineer, G.W' .R., Cardiff; Mt. \'( E. Baines, Diyi sional Locomotive uperintendent, G.\'\'.R., ewport; 11'. Treyor Roberts, Divisional
The Commissioner for \,\ 'a les (The llon J ohn II. Bruce) conducting his inspcction of the Lnits in the Borough of Swansea Centre, whose Commissioner, Dr. Urban ;\Iark s, is seen on the extreme left.
Superintendent, G.\VR., ewport; Mr. S. E. Tyrwhitt, Assistant Locomotive Superintendent, G.W.R., Newport; Mr. James A. \X ilson, O.B.E., Commissioner for Cardiff; Mrs. Cornelius Griffiths; Lady Staff Officer Mrs. F. M. Riches; and Staff Officer J. 1. Pepperell.
EW ApPOINnlENT o BRlGADE HEADQUARTER STAFF.
The Sub-Prior (the Earl of Plymouth, P.e.) has approved on behalf of the Prior (H.R.H. the Prince of Wales) the appointment of Lieut.-Colonel J. E. H. Davies, D.S.O., M.R.CS., L.R.CP., and Dr. David Rocyn Jones, CB.E., as Surgeon-in-Chief and Assistant Surgeon-in-Chief respectively of the Brigade in \\1ales for the current triennial period.
These appointments have given great satisfaction in North and South To Colonel Davies belongs the distinction of having commanded the 130th St. John Field Ambulance during the Great \'{far. He is a Knight of Grace of the Order, a member of the Chapter of the Priory, and for some years he held the office of Commissioner for Denbighshire. He is consulting Surgeon at the \X'rexham \X' ar Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Rocyn Jones needs no introduction to Ambulance workers. He also is a representative Knight of Grace on Chapter and has been closely identified with the Priory in his former capacity as Commissioner for Monmouthshire, and as a member of Headquarter Committees; and before the inception of the Welsh Priory Dr. Jones's name was prominent in the Ambulance Movement
CENTRE REPORTS.
CARDIGANSHIRE CENTRE.
The office of Commissioner for Cardiganshire has been very suitably filled, with the approval of the Sub-Prior, acting on behalf of H.R.H. the Prior, by Mr. Steven J ones, Chief Constable of that County.
The Commis sioner is the chief executive officer of the Priory in the Centre; and is responsible for all work in connection with the St. John Ambulance Association and St. John Ambulance Brigade in the area. There is considerable scope for development in the County of Cardigan, where the total number of successful students in 1932 totalled 282; and the Brigade is represented by two very strong Ambulance and ursing Divisions at Aberystw yth. According to the activity which has followed the appointment of the Chief Constable in certain other Centres, Mt. Steven Jones's acceptance of office may well be regarded as the harbinger of progress in the Ambulance Movement in Cardiganshire, particularly as the Chief Constable is keenly interested in the work, with which he has been personally identified as Honorary Secretary of the To 8 Di strict for the Police Ambulance Competition
A ber.JSh ry th D ivision.-lIfembers of the Aberystwyth Division held a social gathering on October 21, with their President, Lieut.-Colonel G. Foss ett-Roberts, O.B.E., in the chair .
The President congratulated the members on the splendid work they were doing. He was sure the town authorities must feel grateful to them f o r the wonderful way they stood by throughout the season. During Easter week they were available every evening until 10 and o'clock ready to attend to any calls that came to them;
and he hoped Alderman Hughes, who was a very active member of that committee, would soon be able to persuade his colleagues on the Town Council of the necessity of providing the Ambulance Brigade with a home. Referring to the progress of the Division, the President said in 1931 they had 20 members, and all qualified; in 1932 3a members qualified; and in 1933 4 0 members qualified. In 193 T the motor ambulance carried 2.0 persons, in 1932 it carried 70, and this year up to date 63. Colonel Roberts presented the Certificates, Vouchers and Labels; and Corporal Trevor Jones submitted a report on the year's work.
Chief Constable Steven Jones, the Divisional Treasurer, congratulated the Division, referring specially to the services of Sergeant H. Davies. Alderman Hugh Hughes kindly promised to use his influence with the local Council in connection with the need for suitable accommodation; and a programme of miscellaneous items followed
GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.
Presentations to Pontypridd l Y!emberJ.-Sir \'{fm. James Thomas, Bart., presided at the annual presentation recently organised by the Pontypridd G.\X'.R. Class. The local Division of the Brigade was well represented, and the attendance included Lady James Thomas, Mrs. James Spickett, the Hon. John H. Bruce, Mt. F G \'qainwright (Divisional Superintendent, G.\VR., Cardiff) and Captain Arthur Seaton, J.P. (Assistant Commissioner, Pontypridd Sub-District).
In the course of an inspiring addres s the Hon. John H Bruce referred to the growing toll of the roads, and declared that in the training of road transport workers in ambulance work the railway first aid men h ad a very big opportunity for pioneer work for the St. John Ambulance Association Ambulance work in the road transport services was very much in its infancy, although two divisions had been established, one at Neath and the other at Bridgend, and several ewport classes were in being. He had received enquiries from different sources, and it was his aim to arrange for a national competition for road transport employees.
Presentations were made to Dr. E. J. Rees, class lecturer; Joseph Hunt, class instructor; and Frederick Stearn, class secretary; and advantage was taken of the occasion to present a clock, suitably inscribed, to Mr. \V P . Mason, who retired after 48 years in the railway service, 33 of which were spent as a clerk in the Pontypridd booking office
The arrangements for the presentations and concert were in the capable hands of the class secretary, Mr. F. Stearn, who is also secretar y of the Pontypool G. Wf. R Division of the Brigade.
Riches Corps Funcfions - The past month has provided considerable scope for the activities of the Officers of the Riches Corps, recently strengthened by the promotion of Ml'. A. Bate from the rank of Corps Secretary to that of Corps Superintendent and of Mrs. S. B. Turner from Lady Divisional Superintendent to Lady Corps Superintendent.
On October 14, the Corps held its Annual Presentation of Awards at the Brithdir Ambulance Hall, where Dr. S. B. Turner, the popular Surgeon of the Bargoed Division, presided. In the absence of the Principal Secretary, the Priory was represented by the Assistant Secretary, Miss V. Lovett, who presented Diplomas of a Serving Brother
to Divisional Superintendents D. H. Phillips and R. Coles, and gave an account of the .of the !vlovement in relation to the eXigenCies of the times.
Assistant Commissioner Captain F. P. M.C, presented of Appointmel!ts? .stresslng the importance of a stnct adherence to dlsclphne.
In conjunction with the annual social by the Bargoed Ambulance and NurSIng DlvlSlons, which took place at the Church. Hall on November. 4, the Commissioner for Wales Inspected the NurSing Division, which was unavoidably abse.nt from Inspection held previously; and the Actlng Lady Superintendent, Mrs. S. B Turner, was warmly mented on the excellent work being carried on by this Unit which has formed a Voluntary Aid Detachment and 'maintains a particularly efficient Medical Comforts Depot housed at the residence of A. M ..Deacon, whose unsparing services in the of the Sick poor in the district have earned the of the town. Divisional Surgeon S. B. Turner presIded; and the Hon. John H. Bruce, who preser:ted to Corps Officer \Y./. Regan his as a SerVing Brother, gav e an inspiring addr ess, whIch made feel It an honour and a privileg e to be assocIated WIth the Order.
Captain A. T ait, who generously supports the work, receiv ed his badge of office as Preslde nt of the Division from As sistant ComrrusSlOner F. P. Robathan, M.C., and the to the NurSing were dis tributed b y the AS SIstant Secretary, MIS S \. Lovett, who traced the growth of the ursing within the Order from the fir st attempts made 10 18 74 to establish interest in the work.
A beravon Co rp s r C?mmissio.ner Lemuel Jones was complimerlted b y Su WillIam Jenkins, M.P., on the smartnes s of the parades which turned o.ut on Tovember for the service at the \'(far and for the Ma yoral Parade on the Sunday followtng, when fro Lemuel J o nes, acc o mpanied b y Secretary A. Poole, Divisional Officers and the Taibach and Port Talbot Ambulance and Cadet the Port Talbot and Cwmavon Nursing Cadet DIVIsions attended divine service at the Talbach Duffryn Chapel
BORO UGH OF EWPOR T CE TR E
The Assistant Commissioner for \X ales, Mr A. G. E J. Fudge, conducted the annual inspecti<:>n of the Newport (Mon.) Corps at the ewport AthletiC Grounds, where nearly two hundred men and cadets a smart appearance on parade. He was accompamed the Commissioner for Newport, Dr. S. McCormac, ASSistant Commissioner G Campbell Oliver, Staff Officer G. J. Rowlands and Divisional Surgeon W'. and the Corps paraded under Acting. Corps Supenntendent J. Barber and Corps Sergeant- bJor T. Marshall.
At a tea provided by the Centre, held in the Gymnasium, Mr. Fudge gave an address, recalling the Corp's past record but rerrunding them. of their task to ensure future continuance and prospenty. He had much pleasure in presenting a Priory Vote .of Thanks to Mr . George Story, who recently retlred With the rank of Corps Superintendent after a record of exemplary service in the Brigade; and handed a warrant of appointment to Ambulance Officer A. l1arshall. Among a. large number of visitors present were the fayar of 33;
Newport (Councillor \". J. \\1all), who expressed the appreciation of the whole town of the activities of the Corps, fro W. J. T. Collins (President of the Corps), and Capt. S. T. Beard, O.B.E. (Commissioner for Monmouthshire).
The ewport Corps has sustained a great loss by the death, which occurred on October 22, 1933, of Mr. George Storey, whose retirement six weeks previously from the position of Corps Superintendent was marked by the special award of a Priory Vote of Thanks as a recognition of long and efficient service. Railway men and Ambulance workers of all grades joined in a tribute at the funeral at ewport Cemetery. The coffin was covered with the St. John flag, and an escort of fifty Ambulance men was headed by a party of ewport Police.
BOROUGH OF RHO DDA CENTRE.
The Llwynypia Ambulance Class-about 20 in number -accompanied by Dr. and Mrs. Cimmering, visited the Royal Infirmary, Cardiff, on Saturday, October 21, arrangements having been made by the Centre Commissioner, Captain T. E. Richards, with the Resident fedical Officer, Dr. Armstrong.
The visit proved most interesting to the men, special attention being given to the operating theatres, the sterilisation processes, and the X-ray apparatus with the photographs. The Museum was also inspected.
Subsequently the visitors sat down to a tea at the Dutch Cafe, which was presided over by the Commissioner, who was accompanied by Mrs. Richards. The presentation of Class awards by Miss Gwladys Richards and Mrs. Cimmering followed; and a most pleasant function terminated with the \Velsh National Anthem.
BOROUGH OF SWANSEA CENTRE.
The annual inspection and field day of the Brigade in the Swansea Centre was held at the Clydach Merthyr Colliery Division Headquarters on Sunday, October 22, when the Centre Officers present included the Commissioner, Dr. Urban Marks; Mr. Hugh S. Cann, Assistant Commissioner; Staff Officers W. H. Fisher and John Evans; and Lady Staff Officer l'l'lrs. L. Gwynne; and a number of influential supporters of the Movement. About three hundred and fifty took part in the parade, which included the Clydach Merthyr Division, to which belongs the distinction of having the largest membership of any unit in \'Xlales.
A guard of honour of representatives of all the Divisions was formed for the arrival of the Commissioner for Wales (the Hon. John H. Bruce), who conducted the Inspection, and, after the march past, addressed the parade. He said it was an inspiring fact that since a year ago the numbers had gone up by 130 men, and the Division responsible was the Clydach Merthyr. Last year they were 49, but to-day they numbered 208, and a hundred of these were equipped with uniform. It was a phenomenal increase, and put the Division in the front rank as the biggest in Wales. They certainly deserved to be congratu.1ated, and thanks were due to 1fr. R. Vaughan Price. There were three things essential to put Swansea in the front ranks. Firstly, they should form a Centre Committee; secondly, it was time for them to consider whether the formation of one or two Corps would assist the work in giving chances of promotion to younger men; and the ,/ 334
third point was the lack of boy and girl Cadets in the Centre. The sands of time were running out as far as the Pilgrim Trust Fund for Cadets was concerned, nearly £4,000 having been spent but for a diminishing lnlance of a few pounds.
Dr. Urban larks the Commissioner for his address, and presented warrants of appointment, assisted by Mrs. Varley, in the absence of Lady Lewis.
EW/S I BRIEF.
The \\1elsh Translation of " A Preliminary Course of Home ursing," published by Cwmni Urdd Gobaith Cymru is now on sale at 9d. per copy, obtainable at Priory House.
At the invitation of Dr. R. L. E. Downer, the Commissioner for \'V'ales, had the honour of joining the Lady Superintendent-in-Chief of ursing Corps and Divisions in an Inspection of the o. 7 District, to which the border Counties of Denbigh and Montgomery were imTited on October 15. It is hoped to arrange a similar joint parade next year on \'V'elsh ground.
Two trophies recently presented by the President, Colonel the Lord Harlech, and Lady President, Irs. lnge, will stimulate the interest of Classes and Divisions in ferionethshire, where ambulance work is making good progress.
Ca.nadia.n Wreaths of Remembrance.
At the Armistice Day Services at the Cenotaph, the wreaths forwarded by the Montreal Central Nursing Division on behalf of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas in the Dominion of Canada were placed in position by frs. Lancelot Dene, A.R.R.C. (Lady Superintendent-in-Chief of the Brigade Overseas) and Mrs. Phillips (daughter of the Lady Superintendent of the Quebec District-Mrs. V. V. Hendersonand a member of the Montreal Central Nursing Division), who is at present in this country. These wreaths of remembrance are forwarded annually by the Montreal Central ursing Division, and are composed of maple leaves collected by the members of the Division.
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