HEN working under war-time conditions, either in a military hospital or among the civil population, every nurse knows that, far more than at normal times, the majority of patients admitted are acutely ill and in a state of high nervous tension.
These abnormal conditions greatly emphasize the need for some easily assimilated form of restorative nourishment. For this purpose, the nurse will find , Oval tine , of outstanding value, either as an emergency measure or a regular routine. 'Ovaltine' is completely and easily assimilated, even when the patient is in a very low state of vitality.
, Ovaltine ' possesses many advantages. It is rich in strengthening, energy-giving nouri!:!hment; it allays nervous tension and promotes sound, restorative sleep. 'Ovaltine , is highly concentrated, and is prepared by exclusive scientific processes. It contains valuable mineral salts, "first-class" protein, carbohydrate and fat in carefully adjusted ratio.
Now, as in 1914-1918, ' Ovaltine ' is widely used in the war-time hospital service. both at home and overseas. Supplies are available to hospitals in special packings and at special prices.
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Edited by GEORGE E. CRAFT, F.R.S.A.
VOL. 17. No. 12. DECEMBER, 1944
EDITORIAL
The year is drawing to its close, and it is well to ponder for a moment to consider what we have done in the past. Can we do more in thefuture ? . Have we profited by our mistakes ?
The year 1944 has been one of activity in all branches of our work. Although air raids have been less, there is still this danger with us, and therefore we must be ever ready to assist when the call comes.
Public duties are beginning to increasE' ; vyith fewer personnel owing to calls made by the varying Government Departments, those left behind must do more than their share if we are to cover all that is expected In addition there is the call for Overseas volunteers to go out with J .W.O. Mobile Ambulance Columns, to act as Welfare Officers in all parts of the world, wherever the need is most . We know that members of the Brigade will not fail the" White Cross."
At this time of the year we turn our minds to the Christmas festival. We may be one of those fortunate persons who have lost no one during the present strife; on the other hand, we may have lost those who were near and dear to us. During the past five years of battle many members of our Organisation have made the supreme sacrifice; many more are at this moment lying in hospital either on strange soil or in this country; whilst others are in enemy hands as prisoners of war.
Let us at this time, therefore, turn our thoughts in remembrance of those who have passed over and to those who mourn their loss. Let us remember at this festive season those who are from home fighting in the cause of freedom; fighting that we might live in peace and that wars shall be no more. In our prayers let us remember all those who wear the eight-pointed cross, wherever they may be, and wish them God-speed and a safe return.
To members of St. John At-Home and Overseas, on Active Service, or in C.D. work, to each and everyone we send cordial greetings, with the sincere hope that peace, lasting peace, will, with God's help, be an accomplished fact during the coming year.
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CIVIL DEFENCE SERVICES
By W. C. Bentall. O.B.E .• F.R.C.S .• F.R.G.S.
Retrospect and Prospect
(Continued from page 247, November, 1944, issue)
THE PROSPECT
As the war draws to its finishing victories it is right that we should give some thought to the building up and the afterservice of Civil Defence. It is a service which is older to-day than the third great service of the Empire was at the close of the last war, and when many ·people deprecated the permanency of a " Flying" Service. Flying was unknown in the Bo or War, and Civil Defence was unkno'fn in the first Great War.
In the November, 1944, iS$ue of THE GAZETTE we briefly dealt with the " Retrospect" in the building up of the C.D. Now we will say something of the " Prospect" or looking forward, especially in relation to our own St. ] ohn work.
May we divide our glance into the future between (1) the teachers, and (2) the taught-or the doctors and the S.] .A.B. members?
The Doctors have had much to do with C.D. in its various stages aspects and they fall into three divisions:
1. The Medical Officers of Health.
2. The General Practitioners.
then between nearby units, might also be a way of widened interest to ourselves, and a stimulus to recruitment.
people for this great advance for our nation.
(2) General Practitioners.-A lot of doctors who before the war knew nothing but little of the S.].A.B. have been surprised when rendering unofficial and practical help in dire emergencies to find what a backbone of St. John and Red Cross Society existed in the Casualty Services in so many places. In the future these doctors will meet our people with less of the suspicion with which they used to regard us, and on both sides a valuable co-operation is likely to emerge, and surely is worth while fostering?
(3) St. John Instructors and Examiners.In the prospect of future teaching surely here is one of the greatest probabilities of the days ahead. A lecturer in future will find it difficult to avoid references to the experience of first aid during the past five years, both personal and practical. This will not only make the lectures more interesting and pungent, but will greatly widen our outlook, by references to quick adaptability in an accident, the use of real first aid, and a vision that shows us
3. The St. ] ohn Instructors Examiners. and farther than even our excellent textbook
(1) The Medical Officers of Health.These in every County, Borough, Urban District and Rural District have been responsible under Government in building up a framework of the Service on the casualty side which included first aid instruction for the Parties, the organisation of the ambulance service, First Aid Posts, gas cleansing services, and all that linking-up work with the hospitals without which the casualties would not have arrived for permanent treatment subsequent to their first aid. It is difficult to think that experience so gained will not in a manner influence all the post-war work that Government is so urgently pressing on to our ;Medical Officers of Health. And although our members, and those of the B.R.C.S., have in some cases given difficulties to their M.O.H., they all fully realise the immensely valuable work which our members throughout the country have rendered, and is it not likely that these officers will naturally turn to our S.] .A.B. and B.RC.S. members in the building up of the post-war service? And do not forget that we are issuing booklets along these lines in view of the needs of hygiene, factory work, welfare work and maternity and pre-natal clinics, to prepare our
makes possible. Also, surely we shall sometimes get vivid pictures of how our " First Aid" does not merely depend on a "course" or an "exam." but on the team-work of the sister service of our ambulances, hospitals, etc., without which our best work would be of little permanent value.
The Taught-our own members, officers, and men and women. We shall now have visions beyond the covers of the little "black book," and recognition of the work of others beyond our own units.
We shall be quicker in the uptake, smarter in the using of simple things near at hand, a speedier survey of a difficult situation as may arise in a peace-time large accident akin to a blitz Surely, too, those of our members who give instruction or lectures will not be tied down to the stereotyped book procedure, but added to that will be the wider view, and the practical application that will save them from what has too often been a crabbed style in trying to reproduce the doctor's lecture with his :"ords ?f pro!essional experience, resulting 1 n pupils bemg bored stiff! The weekly club meeting of each unit looks as if it might be arranged with more interest and. variety. First aid shows, and faked casualties, acting their part-possibly in competition amongst themselves and 268
The many post-war programmes relative to first aid will surely provide much scope for the practical work and training by our officers, and give them openings for both voluntary and paid service in some cases. These, too, will form a basis for wellthought-out advanced teaching at the w eekly meetings on the basis of our new t extbooks on a variety of kindred SUbjects.
I have made no reference to the Government's subsequent action, nor do I know anything about it. But one can hardly imagine it possible with modern war, as w e have seen it, not necessitating some permanent skeleton of a Civil Defence, and I don't think that such a vision is wide of the mark when one remembers the amount of criticism of the building up of an aerial army after the last war. Thank God it grew and has saved us to-day. Will our children say something like this about" C.D." after a future Armageddon when we have gone?
OBITUARY
We regret to announce the death of Lieut.-Col. C. H. James, C.I.E., F.RC.S., 1.M.S. (R) on October 27, at the age of 81 years. Col.] ames was Assistant Commissioner and County Surgeon of East Surrey, S.] .A.B., and for years gave of his best to the movement. Previously the Redhill and Reigate Corps had the use of his valuable services. His death is a great loss to the Brigade, especially to the Surrey County.
It is reported that Supt. Miss ]. Beaumont, of the Sheffield" A " Nursing Division, died on October 6.
The death of Div. Secretary ]. G. Barnett (Crook and District Division) is reported. He was one of the founders of the Crook St. ] ohn activities and a keen first aider in the district.
Cadet Supt. ] ohn G. Norton (whose funeral was attended by County Staff) was one of the original members of the J!ean and Chapter Ambulance Division, and since its formation in 1935 had been in charge of the Cadet Division. He had been a Methodist local preacher and Sunday School worker for 50 years.
Amb. Officer W. ]. Morse, of the Minehead Division, died on October 14 after a long and painful illness. He joined the Brigade at Cwm, Priory for Wales, in 1912 and rendered valuable service in the :Welsh collieries, especially at the Cwm dIsaster, when he remained underground for many hours. He transferred to Minehead in 1929 and led the divisional competition team with Success
in County and District Finals. He was promoted Ambulance Officer in 1933. Six members of the Division formed a bearer party at the funeral, whilst other members under County Surgeon Bain and Supt. Tarr, together with Nursing and Cadet personnel, formed a guard of honour.
The Irlam and Cadishead Division, S.lA.B., has suffered a great loss by the death of Amb. Officer T. Hazlehurst after a long and painful illness. He was one of the keenest officers in the District and a foundation member of the Divjsion, which was formed in 1929. He was the Service Medal of the Order this year. Members of the Division, also representatives of the Lancashire Steel . Division, the Irlam U.D.C., and other organisations, attended the funeral.
CADET MUSICIANS' CUP
The Cup presented by Sir Adrian B0ult and Jan Kerrison for annual competition among members of the Brigade Cadet Divisions has been won by Rosemary Serjeant, age 15 (Hill morton (Warks.) Cadet Nursing Division) for ber pian cforte pi t ce " Morning Capers." SL",{ Cadets have b een Highly COnllnended and ten Commended for their compositions.
The following is the Judges' Report :
"We consider many of the compositions submitted to us to be most successful. There was shape and feeling in all those we have Commended. Those Highly Commended show real signs of original thinking and definite promise. The winning composition has real originality. It is tasteful and musical and well laid out for the pianoforte.
"vVe would ask all writers of hymn tunes to remember that these tunes must be good enough to stand repetition for several verses, and as all four parts are to be sung rather than played on the pianoforte they must 'therefore be smoothly written and interesting to sing. 'lYe would also stress the point with all youthful composers that the first thing required of them is that they should be able to write a graceful, shapely and wellbalanced tune."
R csemary Serjeant is to be congratulated on gaining the cup and thus having the honour of her name being first inscribed on the trophy. The winnin g composition, also three Highly Commended pieces, will be broadcast by the B.B.C. on January 10, during the Children's Hour.
HONOUR
Div. Surgeon H. F. Sparling (No. 51 (Croydon & Strea'tham) Division) has been awarded the M.B.E. 269
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ciency saved many lIves. Several cases JAMAICA d··d I mbe s h
The hurricane which struck the island attended by m IVI ua me rave on Au ust 20 was practically a tornado in also been by ?-octors.
g t d I ft ch destruction and All the Important railway statlOns are some par s, an e mu h t fi t'd d suffering in its wake. Fortunately the equipped WIt an exper rs -al .er an death roll was small, and the casualties an ambulance ro?m; although thiS costs were not too numerous to be treated the railway servl.ce. thousands of locally and in the country hospitals. pounds .annually, It IS that such
Briaade members were immediately save over tWice as Il!uch en a in rescue work, collecting clothes agam m Sick benefit and .compensatlOns .
%g and taking food to the devas- In a recent brochure Issued to com-
Members of one Division, memorate this Jubilee,. the .Chief Comalthough they had suffered badly missioner paid a very.h!gh tnbute to the the storm, their homes being m work of all these some cases, gave first aid to many mJured, The sheltered and fed homeless persons, and Although this has suffered many nursed some of the aged who had suffered. losses and m personnel, the work
Two Divisions are co-operating with local has mamtamed, and members relief committees, and nearly all the have the War,Bad!?e. Eight memDivisions have given contributions either bers did three service at the Groote y or clothes. Schuur Hospital dunng the year 1943.
Members by the Mowbray
The South African Railways and H a-:- and the bours District.-The Divisions in this Nursmg DlvlslOn to cwe-fi.lm District are preparing to celebrate the The value of VIsual Golden Jubilee in December, 1944, and IS very much apprecIated, and It IS hoped it is interesting to note that the seco.nd that Headquarters T?ay: long be Ambulance Division to be formed outSide able to start aCme-Film Llbrc:ry. and of Great Britain and the first in South have a projector for the use of aU DIVlslOns . Africa was the Cape Town Railway Am- Ably assisted by the Cadets .of both the bulance Division. Now there is a member- Sister members. dId duty .at ship of 4,000, and 160 Divisions in the Park Hotel, Silwerboom, BlOscopes, CbpDistrict this fiaure including Ambulance, dren's Sports, Blood TransfUSIOn ServIce Nursing Non-European, and Cadet Di- and different clinics, as well as other visions. ' ordinary public duties. A large number of
During this war the Cape Midlan? Sub- and socks were. the District started an Auxiliary HospItal at patIents at both the AUXIlIary Hospitals, Port Elizabeth and a Rest Home at the wool being supplied by Headquarters Alexandria, EgyI*. Merhbers from all Several members also take part in C.P.S . over the District have rendered sterling duties. service on Ambulance as well. as RA ILWAY AM BU LA NeE NEWS helping to raise for hOSPlt':l-ls, SOUTHERN RAILWAY supplies for hospitals and mstructmg younger members in first aid and home nursing. About 400 members are on active service and several have made the supreme sacrifice.
Through all these years members have never failed to respond to any call for assistance, and have assisted during in• dustrial upheavals, caring for the wounded, and also helping during epidemics of malaria and influenza. They are always ready to perform public duty outside railway organisations. For over half a century members of St. John have rendered outstanding services to the Railway Administration, the staff, and the travelling public by applying first treatment in cases of accidents and illness; over 20,000 cases are treated annually.
At the time of the accident at Salt River a few years ago, doctors spoke very highly of the work of St. John members; their promptness and effi-
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Basingstoke.-An interesting evening was spent recently by the Ambulance Class when a " Brains Trust" was held composed of Doctors J. A. White, J. V. Elli, A. MacLean, E. Walker, and J Clements, with Mr. F. A. Trott as Question Master. Questions dealt with first aid. common ailments and health. Mr. J. Francis proposed a vote of thanks.
Chard.-The annual presentation of awards to members of the Chard Junction· Ambulance Class was held recently with Mr. F. Snell (Stationmaster) in the chair. being supported by Mr. White (Asst. Manager, Wilts United Dairies) and Dr. Daniels (Class Lecturer). Mr. W. J. Rooks (District Secretary) outlined the work during the past session and thanked the members for their support. Particular thanks were extended Class Secretary F. S. Bilyard. The awards included 14year and 21-year Long Service Medals.
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HEADQUARTER NOTES
V.A.D.s.-The total number of V.A.D. members called for service since the war commenced total 1,342, of which number 838 are still serving. Twenty-one posted·to Naval Hospitals have proceeded overseas.
No. 1 (PRINCE OF WALES'S) DISTRICT
Southend- on- Sea .-Commissioner Capt. W. Goodley, accompanied by Asst. Commissioner Dr. E. S. Abraham
Asst. Commissioner Major A. C. White Knox, who was accompanied by County Surgeon Bousfield and other members of his staff. Canon Salmon (Rector) preached an inspiring sermon and after the service iJ).spected the parade. The Band of the 44th County of London Home Guard was in attendance and played the parade from the parade ground to the church and also for the march past, at which the Assistant Commissioner took the salute. and District Officer Mrs. Morrish, recently COUNTY OF BERKSHIRE visited Southend-on-Sea, the occasion Reading.-On November 4, the ambeing the unveiling of a Roll of Honour to bulance presented by Capt. and the the 56 members of the Ambulance Divi- Hon. Mrs. Leslie Gamage, for use in sion serving with H.M. Forces. Before the Reading and District, in memory of their ceremony Capt. <Goodley inspected the parents, Lord and Lady Hirst and Mr. No. 75 Ambulance, No. 31 Nursing, No. and Mrs. Gamage, was dedicated by the 29C Ambulance, and the No. 6IC Nursing Bishop of Reading at a service arranged Divisions, the general salute being sounded by the Vicar of St. Peter's Church (the by buglers of the Cadet Division. Rev. S. C. Robinson) and County ComThe Drill Hall was filled with members missioner C. A. Poole. After the ceremony and friends for the unveiling, which Capt. the ambulance was accepted by Lady Goodley performed with a few well-chosen Louis Mountbatten on behalf of the words. The Ven. Archdeacon of Southend Order.
(the Rev. E. N. Gowing) dedicated the A guard of honour was formed by 60 Roll of Honour; and the hymns were officers and members of all Divisions of accompanied by the brass band of the the Reading Corps, _ with County Officer Ambulance Division. Thanks to the Com- F. A. C. Jarvis in command. missioner and District Staff was voiced After inspecting the guard of honour, by Supt. W. J. Clitter, whilst Amb. Officer Lady Louis presented Grand Prior Cadet R. Gilbert thanked the Rev. Gowing. Badges to Gilbert Haines, Ann Cox, Vera Church End, Finchley.-A success- Hissey, Sheila Carter, and Betty Jarvis. ful bazaar was held by the Nursing County Officer] arvis received his Service Division on November 18 in aid of the Medal, and Corps Officer F. H. Nash his Prisoners of War Fund. District Officer first Service Bar.
Mrs. Rayner formally opened the event Those present included County Presiand was thanked by Div. Surgeon J. Hud- dent the Marchioness of Milford Haven, son Clifford, who also extended thanks to County Vice-President Lady Loraine, the Mayoress of Finchley (Coun. Mrs. County Supt. The Hon. Mrs. Leslie GamRoberts) for her support. Both ladies age, who entertained Lady LO ·lis to lunchwere presented with bouquets by Cadet eon, Capt. Leslie Gamage, and members of Mary Lee. Visitors included President Col. the County Staff, also the Mayor (Ald. G. Beach, Vice-President Miss M. E. A. Lovall), the Deputy Mayor (Coun. Emerson, District Officer Mrs. Burns. W. E. C. McIlroy), Sir Franklin Sibly Mrs. Hammand (B.R.C.S.), Mrs. Clifford, (Vice-Chancellor, Reading University). and others. The sum of £90 was raised. Lady Sibly, Mr. C. Aust (representing the Tulse Hil1.-As a mark of apprecia- M.O.H.), Police Inspector G. S. Mander, tion to the men of Arnhem, members of and representatives from Ambulance and the Tulse Hill Nursing and Nursing Cadet Nursing Divisions in the County. Divisions made a special week's effort for Finchampstead. -A well- attended war savings. This group is in the capable church parade was recently held at hands of Amb. Sister E. M. Stocker, and the Eversley Parish Church by officers the result of the special effort amounted and members of the Finchampstead Nursto £508. ing and Nursing Cadet Divisions.
The fortnightly meetings have recom- A sale of work of articles made by the menced, and the first session was opened members and supporters realised £25 5s with a talk by District Officer Miss M. for Divisional funds. Tuckwell on the Order of St. John Wokingham. - On November 1, Southern Area.-On Sunday, Novem- County Commissioner C. A. Poole, acber 26, the Central and Western Sections companied by County Officer Jarvis, unheld a combined Church Parade at veiled a scroll and presented the annual St. Leonard's Parish Church, Streat- awards to members of the Wokingham ham. Some 400 personnel paraded under Ambulance Division. The scroll contained 271
the names of 15 members serving in H.M. Forces.
The presentations included the badge of office to Vice-President Ald. F. J. Barret the Edward Lee Memorial Challenae Cup and Miniature to Pte. Cook, and vouchers, medallions and labels.
A vote of thanks was proposed by Transport Officer Moles. Those present included the Mayor (Coun. G. A. Cheeseman).
COUNTY OF BIRMINGHAM
Members of the" B" Corps attended a church parade at the Central Hall on November 12, when County Commissioner Sir Bertram Ford was present and read the Lesson. He was attended by County Sergt.-Major W. C. Saunders. The parade was in charge of Corps Supt. S. H. Larner, with Supt. Miss E. Rogers. The service was conducted by the Rev. N . F. Hutchcroft, who expressed high appreciation of the great public service rendered by the Brigade in peace and war.
Deritend.-The officers, men and nurses of the Deritend Ambulance and Nursing Divisions have adopted Ward No. 10 in the Barnsley Hall Military Hospital in Birmingham. A parcel is sent every week, the contents being distributed among the men in the ward. On January 13 the men from this ward are to be entertained at Divisional Headquarters.
COUNTY OF BRISTOL
In order to foster a friendly spirit of rivalry among Divisions in the Bristol Area, the No.3 (Bristol Aeroplane) Corps invited the Parnells (Supt. Lear) and Staple Hill (Supt. Rowes) Divisions of No. 2 Corps to a competition. Corps Officer W. Bowser arranged the event, the judges being Corps Officer W. Carter, Supt. 1. Marston, and Amb. Officer Slade. Parnells gained first place with B Division, No.3 Corps, runners-up.
COUNTY OF CHESHIRE
Moreton.-Supt. W. E. Lewis achieved one of the ambitions of his life when on November 18 a Medical Comforts Depot was formally opened at Chadwick Street, Moreton, by President F. Davenport. After the ceremony, the Committee entertained the guests to tea. Supt. Lewis explained the work and aims the Depot; and thanked those who had helped to bring the Depot into being, particularly Pte. Bulman, who had done most of the manual work. Mr. Davenport praised tq.e hard work of Supt. Lewis as Chairman of the and CorpI. F. Rogers as an efficient and energetic secretary.
COUNTY OF CORNWALL
Lady Louis Mountbatten (Supt.-inChief, N.D.) carried out a series of inspections in Cornwall during the week-end,
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November 11 and 12. On November 1 she was welcomed by County CommlSsioner Lieut.-Col. W. Blackwood at St. Rumons Convalescent Home, Newquay, where a short service of remembrance was held. After speaking to all patients, the Newquay Ambulance, Nursing and Cadet Divisions were inspected at Headquarters. At Truro she was welcomed by Asst Commissioner W. W. Johnston, and representatives of the City and neighbouring Divisions were inspected. After lunch Lady Louis was conducted around the various activities of the J.vV.O. Bodmin was next visited, and here Lady Louis inspected Divisions from the north of the County. In welcoming Lady Louis, Asst. Commissioner Landrey explained that owing to transport difficulties a number of Divisions were unable to be present.
On Sunday, November 12, Lady Louis visited the Royal Cornwall Infirmary at Truro, and was shown the two cots endowed and maintained by the St. John Ambulance and Nursing Cadets in the County. She also inspected the ambulances of the J.W.O. and the County St. John Transport Bureau, the only one of its kind in the country. At Penzance, units from the western end of the County were inspected.
The afternoon's inspection was held at Redruth. The Divisions were drawn up in the Drill Hall, the Ge neral Salute bein g sounded by the Redruth Cadet Ambulance Bugle Band.
Lady Louis was the guest of Nancy, Lady Vivian, who is County President of the Brigade, and who, with County Supt. Miss Helen GryUs, accompanied the Superintendent-in-Chief throughout her tour. Lady Louis expressed herself as highly delighted with all that she had seen.
Eastern Area.-Supt. H. H. Wenmoth, who has rendered 23 years' faithful and efficient service to the Liskeard Division, has been promoted to Cou nty Officer, Eastern Area. His warrant of appointment was presented by President F. T. Roberts at a recent gathering. During the last war whilst in charge of a patrol in Palestine, one of his men was wounded, and no one present ' knew much about first aid. From that moment Mr. Wenmoth decided that he would become expert in first aid, and that war-time vow has been faithfully kept.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Carlisle.-Two very interesting talks have been enjoyed recently by members of the Carlisle Division. The first was given by Mr. J. E. Monro, M.B., Ch.B., F.RC.S., whose subject was fractures, dealing with various types and the first aid treatment. He inspected practical work done by the members.
The second was given by Mr. J. S. and Croft Ambulance and Cosby Nursing Faulds, M.D., F.RF.P.S. (Glas.), the Divisions. pathologist at the Cumberland Infirmary, The cost of the ambulance and fittings is on the history of antiseptics and the in the region of £250, of which some £180 origin of penicillin. Various plates on the had been collected before the ceremony. growth of bacteria illustrated the talk. Since then a further £62 has been received. COUNTY OF DERBY There is also a maintenance fund of £24 Derby. - The Derby Ambulance Di- raised by the W.V.S. vision held its second dance of the year COUNTY OF LINCOLN at the Ritz Ballroom. A successful and C1eethorpe!;>.-Asst. Com. Dr. M. C. happy gathering was attended by Corps Lavin, accompanied by Mrs. Lavin, Officer and Mrs. W. J. Frapwell and Corps recently inspected the Cleethorpes and Officer A. J. Flux, who presented prizes, District Ambulance, Nursing and Cadet consisting of a Derby Royal Crown china Divisions, and the Humberston and New tea set, a set of glass tumblers, and Derby Waltham Nursing Divisions. Supt. T. M. Royal Crown china dishes to successful Dodds was in command; other officers winners. present being District Officers]. Paddison Hasland and Grassrnoor Collh·ry. and W. Gott, and Div. Surgeon V. G. -To celebrate the fortieth anniversary Best. Dr. Lavin expressed his satisfacof the formation of the Division, a church tion at the smart appearance of the memparade was held on Sunday, October 29, bers and ' the keenness shown in their at the Hasland Parish Church. The work. They were fortunate in having Rector (the Rev. W. V. Davies) during officers and N.C.O.s who took such a great his sermon thanked the members of interest in the Divisions. He handed to the Division for the splendid work the Nursing Division a donation of £15 they had done for the parish. The Di- which he had received from Mrs. Topliss vision was under Amb. Officer G. Rhodes, and her son, Mr. H. Topliss. He also prethe Nursing Division under Nursing Officer sented Service awards including two First E. A. Wheatley, and the Cadets under Bars, nine Service Medal Ribbons, and Cadet Supts. R. Millward and Mrs. sixteen Service Chevrons. Ribbons due Mitchell. Amb. Officer F. Howe was in to members serving in H.M. Forces were charge of the parade. handed to the wife or parent of the serving On November 4 a dinner was held at member. which 70 persons were present. President The parade stood in silence in memory E. L. Ford presided and District Officer of Mr. K. P. Wright, who had been killed J. T. Goodwin replied to the toast of the in action in Italy.
Visitors. District Officer R Twelves pro- Grirnsby.-The annual :inspection of posed the Division, to which Amb. Officer the Grimsby Ambulance, Nursing and F. Howe replied. Ambulance and Nursing Cadet Divisions
The Division has also issued a little was held on October 31, when Asst. Com. booklet on the history of the Division. Dr. M. C. Lavin, accompanied by District COUNTY OF HERTFORD Officer Gott, Mrs. Lavin, and Nursing Royston.-At a fete held at "Bur- Sister Burnham carried out the inspection. loes," by kind permission of Sir Cecil and Amb. Officer W. Fletcher was in charge , Lady Newman, exceeded all expectations. of the parade. Medallions and other Under the chairmanship of Lady Newman awards were distributed by Dr. Lavin, (President of the Royston Nursing Divi- who expressed his appreciation of all he sion), the Committee, composed of had seen. District Officer Gott pointed members of Royston Divisions and a out that 28 members had obtained the representative of the B.R.C.S., arranged Service Medal, of which number 22 were a full programme. Representatives of still attached to the Division. Two others many local organisations assisted as had now qualified. Sixty members were stewards and stallholders. Praise is due on Active Service. to all whose efforts helped to produce the COUNTY OF NOTTINGHAM fine total of £820. At the invitation of the Chairman of COUNTY OF LEICESTER the Penny-a-Week Committee, the Lord Cosby.-The dedication service of Mayor of Nottingham, Lady Louis Mountthe new ambulance of the Cosby Ambu- batten attended a meeting in the Ballroom lance and Nursing Divisions was held on of the Council House on October 27 to October 29, being conducted by the Vicar celebrate the Fund having reached the of the Parish Church, where the ceremony total of £100,000. took place. Thpse present included County The Lord Mayor presented the heads of Commissioner Geo. F. Browne, who gave Civic Departments to Lady Louis, and an address, Supt. H. Elliott, who read the prominent Penny-a-Week helpers. After lesson, Supt. A. Knight, County Secre- tea she visited the Youth Club run by the tary Miss Ward, C.D. Amb. Officer F. B.RC.S. and St. John organisation, and Cave, and members of the Cosby, Wigston expressed her pleasure at the fine work 273
done on behalf of the Cadets. Nearly 500 Corps Officer Parker announced that Ambulance and Nursing Brigade members this would be the last time he would from Nottingham and District attended occupy the chair, as he was going on the an evening meeting, and were presented Reserve. He paid tribute to three memindividually to Lady Louis. bers lost by death during the year-Sergt.
On October 28 Lady Louis visited hosp1- G. Whorwood, S. Earp, and S. F. Lawtals at Worksop and Mansfield, and the rence, the latter being the first of their Aid Post at Worksop, where St. John thirty members in the Forces to make the Nursing members have given voluntary supreme sacrifice. He urged all members service for many years. She was aceom- to transfer their allegiance from him to panied by County President Winifred, Supt. Rollaston, of whom he had great Duchess of Portland. In the afternoon a ideas. He proposed a vote of thanks to Grand Rally was held at Sutton-in-Ash- Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Guthrie, which field, under the command of County Com- Supt. Rollaston seconded. missioner Dr. S. J. W. Donald. Lady It is of interest to note that the famIly Louis inspected all ranks, there being 900 of Parker has been a name well known in on parade. Later she spoke to a crowded the First Aid world since 1889. In that meeting in St. Michael's Hall. In the year Corps Officer Parker's father joined evening she visite"d the American Red the movement, whilst Mr. Parker himself Cross Hospital. joined in 1896 has received his
On October 29 Lady Louis visited two fortieth Label), hIS son m 1910, eldest of the six convalescent homes organised gra ndson in 1940, youngest grandson in by the Joint County Committee, being 1941 , granddaughter in 1942. Thus three accompanied agair!. by the County Presi- generations are still actively in dent, who presented members of the humanitarian work of the Bngade. Hospitals Sub-Committee, J.W.O., and WEST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE the Matrons and Staff to the Superinten- H.:lrrogate.-At a recent meeting dent-in-Chief. of the Harrogate Nursing Division, County Supt. Miss W. Gibson was in Robina, Viscountess Mountgarret preattendance throughout the tour, and all sented warrants and badges of office to members of the County Staff were pre- the newly-appointed President, Mrs. C. sented to Lady Louis. Woodhead, and Vice-President, Mrs. G. COUNTY OF SURREY Rae. Supt. Miss A. M. Paley asked the At the annual inspection of the Chert- President to distribute the Service awards sey, Weybridge, Addlestone and Wood- and among the recipients were Miss L. B ham Division, County Commissioner W. G. Winterflood and Amb. Officer L. A. Pape congratulated all members on their Atherton, both with 20 years' service. appearance and referred to the fact that The Treasurer, on behalf of .the Divihe was very proud of the way in which sion, handed a cheque for £10 to Lady Surrey members had responded to the Mountgarret as a donation towards her call of duty during the war years. To the work for the St. John Hospital in J erusaCadets he urged them to go forward and lem. keep the Brigade flag flying. Weymann's Markham Main.-The annual disBrass Band played for the march past. tribution of awards to Ambulance and Those present included Asst. Com. Nursing Division of the Markham Main J. P. Flavin, District Officer Capt. Ellis, Corps was carried out by County Officer County Cadet Officer W. H. Harris, Div. Mrs. Hunter and District Officer J. Le Surgeons Vaile and Harmens, and Presi- Brun. Corps Supt. H. E. Collins presided dent E. G. Izod (Addlestone). Supt. R. J. at the tea and concert which preceded the Gristock was in charge of the parade, presentations, and paid tribute to Corps which numbered 170, with Supts. J. Officer L. A. Groome, who had arranged Thompson (Weybridge), J. Ball (Addle- the event, and to Corps Officer A. Seaton, stone), and D. Coughlin (Airscrew) in as instructor in first aid. Also thanks were charge of their respective Divisions. The extended to all members who had pooled Cadets were under Cadet Officer Batt. their resources to provide such an excelCOUNTY OF WARWICK lent meal. Other speakers included Wilnecote.-Mrs. W. B. Johnson pre- County Surgeon B. Hart, District Officer sented senior awards and Mrs. Guth- Le Brun, and Corps Officer R. Lees. rie the junior awards to members of the Service Medals were presented to the Wilnecote Division. Supt. T. Rollaston following members: Sergts. W. Lamb and presented the annual report and regretted E. Beresford, Corpl. J. Beresford, Ptes. that at the end of the year they were to ' A. Baker, W. Coates, L. Draycott, and lose two of their oldest members-Corps W. Sargeson (senior), Amb. Officer A. Officer G. Parker and Amb. Officer Parsons, and Nursing Sister M. E. ColeAllsopp. man.
Councillor Brown addressed the Cadets Eighteen members are now holders of and urged them to do what was right. the Service Medal, three with Bars. 274
members. The service was arranged by County Cadet Officer Rev. W. H. HarBedfordshire.-At the first aid com- greaves, the Rev. B. N. Bentley (Vicar) Petitions held by the Wardown Divisions giving the address. Corps Officer W. R. Beckwith was in command. on November 4, County Cadet Officer Cornwal1.-County Cadet Officer C. S. Mrs. Hugh McCorquodale presented cups Moyse carried out the annual inspection and Ambulance and Nursing Cadet of the Fowey Cadet Division. At a social awards. The proceedings started with a held on November 7, Supt. Colman said march past and the singing of "The Knights the real purpose of the evening was to of St. John," the Nursing Cadets forming welcome Major and Mrs. W. J. Douglas the eight-pointed cross with bandages. and Mrs. T. A. James in their official Nine proficiency and 78 other certificates capacities as Mayor and Mayoress and were presented to successful members. Deputy Mayoress respectively before Those present included County Officer their retirement, and to thank. them for W. H. Weatherhead, Corps Surgeon their support. Mrs. D. Colman presented Butterworth, Div. Surgeon Lloyd, Corps Major and Mrs. Douglas with an inscribed Supts. Slater and Hartwell, and Corps copy of the Cadet Manual. In acknowOfficer Miss Brown. Thanks were ex- 1edging the gift, Major Douglas stated that tended to Supt. W. A. Stevens and Amb. negotiations were in hand for securing a Officer Mrs. Stevens for their work amongst suitable headquarters for all youth moveboth the adult and Cadet Divisions. ments at Fowey. Mrs. C. E. Rockey, wife To celebrate their first anniversary, the of Cadet Officer Rockey, also presented London Road (Bedford) Ambulance and an inscribed Cadet Manual to Mrs. James Nursing Cadet Divisions held a tea-party for herself and 11r. James, who was unable and concert. About 100 Cadets and to be present. Major Douglas is President officers sat down to tea, and during \the of the Senior Section at Fowey. evening the Mayoress (Mrs. F. A. Rickard) Cheshire.-As a result of a "Bring presented Sergt. Freda Smith with the and Buy Sale" held by the Altrincham " Rickard Trophy" for the best work in Nursing Cadet Division, £21 was raised first aid during the last six months. Among for the Mayor of Altrincham's appeal for those present were Vice-President W. B. an orthopcedic operating table for the Ingram and Mrs. Ingram, Corps Supt. Altrincham General Hospital. The sale Hartwell, Cadet Supt. Veats, and Mrs. was opened by President Mrs. Edgar G. V. Pacey. Webb (of the Senior Division), and Supt. Berkshire.-On November 5, Coupty Mrs. Kinsey welcomed the visitors, inCommissioner C. A. Poole inspected the eluding the Mayor (Coun. W. H. Walker). Nursing Cadets of the Reading Corps, Cadet Officer Miss Pritchard spoke on the being accompanied by County Officer activities and progress of the Cadets. F. A. C. Jarvis and County Cadet Officer Essex.-The County Nursing Cadet Mrs. C. A. Poole. About 100 Cadets were Cup Competition attracted 11 entries, on parade. The Commissioner set every eliminating rounds reducing this number Cadet a practical test in first aid or home to five. At the final, County Surgeon W. nursing, and expressed his satisfaction Radcliffe judged the first aid, Mrs. Anwith the general smartness and efficiency neesley (Matron, Colchester War-time of the Divisions. County Cadet Officer Nurseries) the home nursing, and both Mrs. Poole entertained the parade to tea. congratulated the teams on their work. On November 16 Theale Ambulance and Chelmsford" B " were declared the winNursing Cadet Divisions held their birth- ning team, with Chelmsford "A" as day party, which was arranged by Supt. runners-up. County President Mrs. Miss Corderoy and Cadet Supt. F. C. Dudley Arnold presented her' cup to the Povey. Visitors included President Sir winners and thanked the Cadets for the FelLx Pole, County ' Supt. the Hon. Mrs. work they were doing, particularly in Leslie Gamage, Corps Supt. Miss D. Gib- connection with the J.W.O. Those who bons, the Rev. C. T. H. Dams, and Mr. assisted included County Supt. Mrs. E. Wakefield, together with officers of other Smellie, County Cadet Officers Miss E. Divisions. After tea Sir Felix presented Spurgeon and L. Gronow, Corps Officer certificates gained during the year, which Smith, Nursing Officer Miss Levett, Mrs. included home craft, camping and natural Walters, and Amb. Officer Mrs. E. M. history, in addition to first aid, home Howard. Tea was arranged by the Colnursing and hygiene. chester Nursing Cadets.
Birrningharn.-On November 5 a Harnpshire.-A Training' Course and Church Parade of " D " Company of the Conference for Officers and N.C.O.s of County Ambulance Cadet Corps was held Cadet Nursing Divisions was held at at St. Cuthbert's Church. About 400 Winchester. County Supt. the Hon. Mrs. Cadets paraded, and County Commis- R. Cubitt presided, being supported by sioner Sir Bertram Ford enrolled 130 County Cadet President Lady Myrtle 275
Balfour, Asst. Commissioner Dr. Lalonde, and County Cadet Officer Mrs. Carden. Asst. Supt.-in-Chief Mrs. Beckwith-Smith gave an address on the History of the Order, and on " Leadership and Responsibility." Chief Officer for Nursing Cadets
Miss Cunard gave instruction on "The Formation of a Cadet Nursing Division," "Efficiency Subjects and Proficiency Bad ges," and " The Importance of Planning Programmes." County Officer F. A. Trott (Sussex) gave a talk on Competitions, whilst other subjects dealt with " Contacts with the Outside World" (the Rev. R. D. Say, Secretary, Church of England Youth Council), "First Aio." (Div. Surgeon A. Cooper, Winchester Nursing Division), and "Drill" (Amb. Officer Rose, Winchester).
Hertfordshire.-The County Nursing Competitions were held at Letchworth on November 18 for the two trophies presented by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Balfour (Presidents of the Harlow Divisions). The team test, which was exclusively on first aid and judged by Mr. G. E. Craft (Editor of THE GAZETTE), was won by the Harlow Nursing Cadets being awarded the" Victoria Cup." The" Mill Hoyse" Cup, pre!>ented for individual home nursing and judged by County Supt. Mrs. Evans, was won by Audrey Hoad (leader of the Harlow team). County Commissioner H. Langley Jones presented the awards, being supported by members of his County Staff. County President the Countess of Lytton and County Vice-President Lady Lloyd were among those who were present.
A sale of work, staged by the Chestnut (Standon) Nursing Cadet Division, raised £37 lOs. for the Prisoners of War Parcels Fund. The sale was opened by County Cadet Officer 11rs. E. P Dames, who congratulated Cadet Supt. Mrs. S. F. Appleton on their fine effort. The Division, which was only registered last May, has now raised £60.
The first Grand Prior Cadet Badges to be gained by Ambulance Cadets in Hertfordshire were presented to R. Davy, D. Sharp, R. Sampford, G. Hockley, H. Laver, John Chapman, A. Why brew, and M. Hulltestone, by County President the Countess of Lytton at a meeting of the Ware Cadet Division. County ComIDlssIOner H. Langley Jones presided. After the ceremony a bouquet was presented to Lady Lytton. Cadet Supt. H. presented the County CommIssIOner With a Challenge Shield for competition among all Ambulance Cadets in the County for Badge subjects. Mr. Langley J ones expressed thanks and said he was sure it would help to popularise the badge work throughout the County. Tea was served through the kindness of the Ware Division under Supt. Burgess.
Oxford.-Vice-President the Rev. W. Lindsay conducted an enrolment ceremony of Cadets in the Barton Division, being supported by A / Supt. R. H. Strickland and members of the Senior Division, also Mr. Front, Handicrafts Teacher to the County Educational Committee, who addressed the boys on the Code of Chivalry and the proposed handicraft class.
Surrey.- At the annual competitions for Ambulance Cadets held on October 28 at Gu i ldford, not only was first aid included but also general efficiency tests Each leader of the teams was required t o drill a squad of Cadets, and each member of the team was given a test on his efficiency at helping others. In one instance the Cadet was informed that old Mrs Brown required some shopping done, and marks were deducted for not taking ration book, library card, etc.; in another instance the Cadet was asked to make up a parcel for Mrs. Smith's son who was in the Forces. These tests proved very interesting and instructive
At the preseo.tation meeting County Commissioner W. G Pape presided, and referred to the death of Asst. Commissioner Col. James He also congratulated the Cadets on their work, and urged them to become real and earnest members of the St. John Movement. County Officer F. A . Trott (Sussex), who was in charge of arran gements, announced the results , which placed Addlestone first, followed by Reigate. The County President the Dowager Viscountess Harcourt presented the Challen ge Cup (donated by County Cadet Officer Harri s ) to the winning team , also individual prizes to competitors.
Wiltshire.-A training course for Coun,ty Nursing Cadet Divisions, N C.O s and prospective N.C.O.s was held at Salisbury on November 4. County Cadet Officer Mrs. Frazer opened the course, the speakers being: The Hon. Mrs. Copland-Griffiths (Supt.-in-Chief, Brigade Overseas), Headquarter Staff Officer Mi ss Longden, Mrs. Martin (from Vancouver), the Matron of Salisbury Infirmary, th e Supt. of Salisbury Wartime Nursery, and Miss Edith Olivier, who spoke on books Chancellor Dimont (Chaplain of the Order) gave an address. In the evening a party was held in the Salisbury Yputh Club.
Memb ers of the Swindon Ambulance and Nursing Cadet Division who were recently inspected by County Commissioner A. R. Towerzey and County Cadet Officer Mrs. Frazer, gave two concerts last month in aid of funds for the Cadet Movement. The first, held on November 16, was attended by the Mayor (Ald. C. S. Macpherson) and the Mayoress, County Officer D. T. Sinneft, Corps Surgeon R. B. Hick, and other officers. Cadet (Continued on page 286)
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In opening the proceedings of the Council, held at Priory House on October 3 1, the Principal Secretary (the Hon l. H. Bruce) announced that the Chairman, Sir 'i\Tilliam Cope, Bt., would address them for the first time in the capacity of Su bPrior, his appointment to this office having been approved by the Prior, the Rt. Hon. David Lloyd George, P.C., a.M. , M P. Sir William repeated the assurance given at the time of his appointment as Acting Sub-Prior that it would continue to be his endeavour to maintain the dignity, honour and traditions of the Priory for Wales . He then paid tribute to the memory of his predecessor, the late Sir
Committee over which Mr. F. Llewellin Jacob presided, on November 13 . D r . Fisher assured the Committee that the Ministry of Fuel and Power was gr eatly interested in all the Priory was doing to raise the standard of First Aid in Mines Since the introduction in 1941 of the special course in First Aid in Mines, 41 classes had been examined and 527 students passed The membership of t he Committee was made fully representative of all sections of the mining industry; and a meeting will be called in J anuary to consider comments on the textbook put forward by the Yorkshire Collieries Ambulance League.
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John W. Beynon, Bt., C.B.E., and moved CARDIGANSHIRE CENTRE.-The Comthat an expression of appreciation of his missioner for 'Vales (the Hon John H outstanding services be recorded in the Bruce) and the Hon. Mrs. Bruce (Asst. Minutes. Lady Supt for inspected the Other app6intments announced were Aberystwyth Nursing and Cadet Divisions those of the Lord Aberdare as Vice- in the local Town Hall in the course of Chancellor and the Baroness de R utzen their r ecent visit to units in West Wales. as Assistant Commander of Slebech in The smart appearance of the members on succession to the late Baron de R utzen, parade r eflected great credit on the Lady whose death in action was r eported with Supt., Mrs. J. Lewis Evans, and her regret . officers, to whom the Commissioner, Tbe Ambulance Committee, which met Brigadier-General L. P Evans, V.C., paid under the chairmanship of D r. Rocyn hig h tribute for a good year's work, of J ones, C.B E., reviewed the services of which the Division could feel proud. the twenty Motor Ambulance Transport The Commissioner for Wales addressed stations operated by the Priory for Wales the parade on the future of the Ambulance during the September quarter. The cases movement and the measures being taken carried numbered 4,967, covering an to counteract the lethargy consequent aggregate mileage of 9 1,8 16, the Cardiff upon the circumstances and strain of limo u sine amb u lance h a ving conveyed 2 3 wartime tedium, such as was experienced cases on journeys of over 75 miles each. after the last war. He referred to the imThe r eport of the Department respon- mensity of the work done by St. John sible for tbe First Aid and Home Nursing members in hospitals, convalescent homes, Examinations showed that 193 examin- etc., and congratulated the Division on ations had been arranged during the past maintaining, u nder the leadership of the three montbs. The appointment of Mrs. Commissioner and officers in the county, L. C. George, S.R.N., Lady Superinten- the high traditions they were all proud to dent, Newport (Pem.) Nursing Division, uphold. Mrs. Bruce expressed their as a memb er of the Panel of Examiners in pleasure in visiting the Aber ystwyth Home N u rsing was confirmed. Divisions, a n d thanked them fo r their The Chair man congratulated Maj or keenness.
A. W. Anderson, Surgeon-in-Chief for B r igadier -Gen er a l Evans p r oposed a Wales, on qualifying for a fo urth b ar to vote of than ks to t h e Hon. John and Mr s. the Ser vice Medal of the Order. The Bruce, which was su pported by D iv. Committee sanction ed the fo r mation of Surgeon I. H Evans and Major H. IF. new Divisions of the Brigade at 'Valley Stimson. (Anglesey) and Bryncoch (Glamor gan) , CARMARTHENSHIRECENTRE. - Mr James Cadet Nursing Divisions a t Valley, Llan- Griffiths, M.P , Ch airman of the V"Telsb beris (Caern ), Gabalfa (Car diff), HoJywell You t h Committee, was the guest speaker (Flints.), Maesycymmer (Mon ), a n d Nar - at a Training um r se for St. John Cadet berth (Pembs.), and Cadet Ambu lance Officers held at Carmarthen on NovemDivisions at Ruthin (Denbigh). ber 18. Mr. Griffiths said that in the fi v e FIRST Am IN MINEs.-Dr. S W. Fisher, years of its existence, voluntary m oveChief Medical Mines I nspector, attended ments had considerably increased t h eir a meeting of the Fir st Aid in Mines Sub- membership, and ther e had been a gen eral 278
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awakening of interest in efforts to provide better facilities for youth. The linking together of voluntary movements with education authorities had created a partnership whjch could be of advantage in future. County ComnusslOner E. D. Jones was President, and Mr. R. R. Williams, Vice-President of the Carmarthenshire Youth Committee, was chairman of the opening session.
Other sessions were addressed by Mrs. M. Ingledew, Chief Nursing Cadet Officer for Wales, Mrs. Hardie, M.A., Cadet Training Officer for Wales, Capt. D. G. Richards, Chief Ambulance Cadet Officer for Wales, being presided over by Lady County Supt. Mrs. J. Cave. and Asst. Commissioner Dr. Aidney Williams.
EAST DENBIGHSRIRE CENTRE.-The quarterly meeting of the Centre was held at Wrexham. the chairman, Col. Sir Charles B. Lowther, D.S.O., presiding. The Committee unanimously approved the appointments of Alderman William Aston as Hon. President of the Wrexham Division, and Mr. H. S. Francis, Hon. Vice-President. These proposals having been sanctioned by the Commissioner for Wales. Supt. Bridgewater, of Brynkinallt and Chirk Division, tendered hIS resignation owing to the present state of his health. The resignation was acc,epted with regret by the Committee and the Secretary was instructed to write and thank Supt. Bridgewater for the valuable work he had done for the Order
MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.--The SubPrior, Sir William Cope, Bt., acting on behalf of the Prior, has approved the appointment of Sir Leonard Twiston Davies, K.B.E., J.P ., D.L., F.S.A., as Chairman of the Monmouthshire Centre. This appointment will be acclaimed as recognition of outstanding services to the Monmouthshire Centre. Sir Leonard Davies is a member of the Chapter and Standing Committees and is a representative of the Priory on Chapter General of the Order. As Librarian to the Priory, Sir Leonard is generously directing the accumulation of a valuable Library and Museum at Priory Headquarters.
TRIBUTE TO LATE DR. W. McKENDRICK.-A plaque subscribed for by Blackwood Nursing Division was unveiled at Blackwood Ambulance Hall to the memory of the late Dr. William McKendrick, who, together with Mrs. McKendrick. formed the Division and became its first Divisional Surgeon.
Mr. W. D. Wooley, Managing Director of Tredegar Iron and Coal Company, and President of Islwyn Ambulance Corps, presided, and the unveiling ceremony was performed by the Hon. John H. Bruce, Principal Secretary and Commissioner for
Wales. The plaque was dedicated by Vicar of Blackwood, Rev. D. T. LeWIS.
Councillor Richard Lanagan introduced the Hon. John Bruce, who spoke on the St. John Movement from its international aspect to its local associations in ambulance halls, which were homes, as well as hives, of ambulance industry. He pointed out that the do'ctor was an important figure in this movement-the keystone of the bridge by which first aiders crossed from ignorance and inefficiency to knowledge and efficiency. They were honouring that evening a doctor who had contributed valuable service and one to whom he would pay tribute on behalf of the Priory. The Hon. John Bruce thanked Mrs. McKendrick for her services and regretted that she had found it necessary to relinquish her position as Lady Divisional Superintendent and Lady Corps Superintendent.
Lady County Officer Mrs. Hughes added her tribute to the work of the late Surgeon; and Asst. County Surgeon C. Gordon Mackay urged the Nursing Members to keep the torch of Samari tanism which had been lit by Dr. McKendrick lighted as a living testimony to his memory.
- TRETHOMAS VhN AMBULANCE FINAL.The Ruperra Corps Ambulance League competitions, organised by Corps Supt. George E. Davies, came to a conclusion with the men's finals at Trethomas. Winn ers of the Ladies' section, Machen Division, received a cup presented by Lady Corps Supt. Mi.ss Muriel Davies for annual competition in the Ruperra Corps. Miss Davies congratulated teams upon their courage-many of them are newcomers to competitive work-in appearing before critical judges and still more critical audiences. Dr. Lilian M. Clopet, who judged the practical test in the men's final, spoke of the high standard of efficiency. Presenting the Millicent Vera Cup to Trethomas Ambulance Division team, she said the cup had been well won.
Dr. Nash, Caerphilly, judge of the final of the men's theory, also bore testimony to the standard of knowledge shown by competitors.
Mr. T Ashhurst, M.E., Vice-President of Trethomas Division, presented the Cadet Cup to Bedwas Boys team and referred to their keenness in competition work. Lady Corps Supt. M. Davies presented Bedwas Girls' team with a Cadet Cup and expressed the hope that a permanent trophy would be soon available.
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INTERESTING CASE REPORTS
CASE REPORT No. 264.-The Officerin-Charge of the County of Lancashire
S J.A.B. reports the efficient performance of first aid by a member of the Prescot Nursing DiVIsion in the following circumstances :-
On Octob er 18 Ambulance Sister F. Dyso; was called to a house where she was told an old lady (age 82) had fallen out of bed and was bleeding profusely from a wound of the scalp. On arrival A/S Dyson found the patient lying in a pool of blood and quickly established that the blood was coming from a torn occipital artery. Without delay she dressed the wound and controlled the arterial bleeding with a firm pad and bandage This done, she had patient lifted back into bed and wrapped her in blankets, while she sent an urgent message to the doctor. The latter ordered the patient to hospital, where she made a rapid and complete recovery, and the authorities congratulated A/S Dyson on saving the hte of the patient.
COMMENT .-This report tells its own tale, and all that remains is to tender cordial congratulations to A mbulance Sister Dyson on good work we ll done.-N.C.F.
CASE REPORT No. 265.-The Officer-inCharge of the Isle of Wight Area, S.] .A.B., reports the efficient performance of first aid by a member of the Ladies ' Section, unofficially attached to the Saro No. 2 Division, in the following circumstances :-
On September 5 Mrs. D. Gardner was on her way to the Saro Works when she witnessed a collision between an elderly man on a push cycle and a yo ung man on a motor-cycle. She at once went to
their assistance, and having no equipment she appealed successfully to a woman in a house nearby to supply wann water and pieces of sheeting. Recognising that the older patient was badly shocked and suffering from concussion of brain, she took off her coat in which she wrapped him. Then seeing that the young man was the more seriously injured and that he was bleeding freely from the nose and also vomiting, she went to his aid . Covering him warmly with a blanket which was now available, she diagnosed a fracture of the jaw which she controlled in St. ] ohn manner with strips of sheeting. Having made him comfortable she returned to the other patient and found that he had also sustained an abrasion of the scalp and a lacerated wound of the hand, both of which she promptly dressea with improvised material. Shortly afterwards the ambulance (which she had caused to be summoned) arrived and the patients were duly loaded therein with the help of bystanders. As there was no attendant, aIld the patients could not be left, Mrs. Gardner decided to accompany them to hospital and thus to continue her efforts to relieve their sufferings. Later she visited her patients, learned that they were progressing favourably and received the congratulations of the hospital authorities on her good work.
COMMENT.-To render first aid efficiently to two or more patients simultaneously calls for much discrimination. lVlrs. D. Gardner, therefore, well and truly merits cordial congratulations on the success which crowned her efforts on this occasion.-
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Compound Fractur.e of Jaw and Ribs complications would arise provided that great care is exercised in turning loading and carrying patient, since the fragments of the fractured ribs are protruding and not ltkely to be pressed into lung tissue.N.C.F.
W. F. (Whitton).-At a r ecent Practice we had to treat a man supposed to be suffering from compound fractures of jaw and ribs, in each case with protrusion of bone. Further, the patient had to be lifted over a high wall. Our difficulty is to decide h ow such a patient should be Cold Water Drinks placed on the stretcher, a nd we welcome E. G. (Belfast).-On p. 158 of the Textyour kind ruling. book we are taught to give ice to suck
The Textbook gives no instructions to and cold water to drink if breathing has transport patients face-downwards except not ceased in cases of Swelling of Tissues in certain cases of fractured spine. If, of Throat. Please tell me why the 6ame however, you should meet with a case in treatment is not laid down for cases of which the bones of the face and jaw are Corrosive PoiSOning (p. 172). badly smashed and in which th ere is r isk There is no actua l difference in th e treatof blood passing backwards down the throat, ment as described in the Textbook. Cold then it might be advisable to transport water to drink is recommended in cases of patient in face-downwards position. Swelling of Tissue s of Throat ',' and cold
In the case which you quote and in which water, togeth er with an antidote is recomfractured jaw is accompanied by mended in cases of Corrosive Jractured ribs, it is unlikely that further N.C.F. 282
THE FORMULA OF ARGOTONE, DECONGESTIVE and DISINFECTANT COMPOUND, EXPLAINS ITS MEDICAL ACCEPTANCE
A vaso-constrictor of
Argotone, the only stable combination of Silver vitellinate with laevo-rotatory ephedrine in normal saline solution, has gained wide medical accept-: ance for the treatment of Colds, Acute or Chronic Rhinitis, Catarrh, Sinusitis, Asthma and Hay Fever.
This medical preparation can be confidently recommended for all nasal affections being decongestive and antiseptic, immediate in action yet harmless to the delicate mucous membranes.
v Increased strain consequent upon changed conditions, both at work and at home, has inevitably been reflected in the greater prevalence of minor gastric complaints.
'BiSoDoL' provides a gastric sedative of more than average efficiency. The inclusion, in the formula, of the enzymes, papain and diastase, materially assists the process of food assimilation. .
A pleasant, peppermint flavour renders the mixture palatable whilst the presence of a mildly laxative antacid prevents any tendency towards constipation.
Indirect Pressure of Artery
G. F. (Sale) .-Recently I set one of our Divisional teams a test in which a man had been struck by flying debris. In my test card I stated that the patient was incarcerated; that his face was pale; that he complained of stabbing pain in right side of chest when he breathed; and that his right arm was broken at the upper third, bone protruding and accompanied by profuse and spurting bleeding.
The team put up a good showindirect pressure on the subclavian artery, dressing and protection of wound, broad bandage to su pport chest and small arm sling. Indeed, the only point which called for my criticism was the omission of pad and bandage in armpit to compress the axillary artery should bleeding recur. The team considered that the pad and bandage might aggravate the wound.
However, I demonstrated that the pad could be placed in position with little or no movement of the humerus; and I was primarily concerned with the arrest of bleeding. Your advice will be very useful.
The key to your problem is the duration of time which will elapse before you can hand over your patient to hospital surgeon or do ctor. This is not likely to be possible within twenty minutes, after which time, as Rule 11 on p. 110 of the Textbook lays down, indirect pressure (namely. pad and bandage in case of axillary artery) must be released. In short, I agree with the decision of your team, even if my reason is different.N.C.F.
Connective Tissue
E G, (Belfast).-Please tell me what is meant on p. 39 of the Textbook where it says that connective tissue is present in many parts of the body and forms a layer between the skin and underlying flesh all avey the body.
Your difficulty is not clear The Textbook tells you (1) that connective tissue is to be found in many parts of the body but does not tabulate the places because this is beyond the scope of first aid, and also (2) that, wherever there is skin, there is a layer of connective tissue between it and the underlying tissues.-N.C.F.
Measurement by S p oon
E. B. (Birmingham) .-Is it correct t o assume that reference to a "spoonful " (exclusive of fluids) in the Textbook alv.:ays ,means a "heaped spoonful," WhlCh IS approximately twice a " l evel spoonful?" I thank yo u in antici p ation. Measurement by spoon had its origin in the administration of medicines , Y ou are Yight in your suggestion that the domes t i c
not a matter of vital importance, i t is as well to restrict quantities with a l evel spoonful.-N.C F.
Bandage for Eye
F. C. (Bradford).-With reference to the bandage for eye described on p. 23 of the Nursing Textbook, I take it that, having gone round the forehead, yo u pass the bandage over the eye. Then the Jast line of the instructions tells us to "repeat these turns alternatively until the dressiRg is covered " Fig. 11, however, gives me the impression that the bandage is well below the ear and that it will come over the eye again and not round the forehead. In other words, the instructions and the figure do not agree. Am I right, please?
You are quite right in your statement that the instructions and the figure do not agree. Truth to tell, the method described in the Textbook seems to me very cumber(and uncomfortable for the patient), alternate horizontal turns round the forehead and its oblique turns across back of head, below ear and upwards over the eye.
The method which I was taught was to start the bandage as in the text with a horizontal turn once and a half times round the forehead and head, then obliquely across back of head, below ear and upwards across eye. !he bandage was then brought back to a pomt below the ear (as shown in Fig. 11) ; and those oblique turns were repeated two or three times until the dressing over the eye was covered. This done, tlte bandage was fixed with a second horizontal turn round head, where it was pinned in position.N.C.F.
Tr e a t ment of B u rns
. G. C. (Edgware) .-1 was very interested III your reply to the query which was published in the October issue of THE GAZETTE, and which recalled to my memory an incident at our works.
Some years ago a man burned his thumb, :'I'hich was treated with dressings soaked III methylated spirit and water.
As soon as the thumb was treated he proceeded to light a cigarette and set fire to, his dressing.s. Then, instead of remov:ng. the .dressIllg or of placing his hand Illslde hlS coat tb extinguish the flames, he waved his hand in the air and jumped about the Ambulance room like a cat on hot bricks. Further, I have a suspicion that the dressinO' was soaked not in a SO to 60, but moreblike 90 to 100 parts of methylated spirits and water
Your letter is much appreciated an d serves the useful purpose of reminding th e careless first aider-if there be such a a naked light may ignite dress'tngs tmpregnated with spirit.-N.C. F
sp oon gives more gener ous measure than Owing to pressure on sp a ce many do apothecaries ' weigh t s or the medicine Reports have had to be omitted from g las s. I n these circumst ances , though it is this issue.
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Infirmary), Those present included C0unty Supt. Mrs. Lechmere, County Vice-President Viscountess Deerhurst, Corps President Lady Barbara Smith, County Secretary Miss Walton, West Riding of Yorkshire.-Sixty girls, representing three new Divisions of the Leeds Corps, were enrolled by Cadet Supt. Miss E. Kirkley. District Officer R. H. Baker presided, and welcomed the visitors, including District Supt. ' Mrs. Birkbeck, County Cadet Officer Lady Mountgarret, District Officer Mrs. Geldard, and Area Cadet Officer Mrs. Ford. Lady Mountgarret urged the girls to work hard for the Grand Prior's Cadet Badge, and promised an illustrated Record Card to those who succeeded. Mrs. Birkbeck presented certificates, whilst the Rev. P. D. Robins (Vicar of st. George's) gave an inspiring address and offered prayers for the Brigade. Corps Supt. M. B. Fenton proposed a vote of thanks to the visiting officers, being supported by Amb. Officer Mrs. Cowell. -
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