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Ltd. FOUNDED 1850 Specialist! in Uniforms (or St. John Ambulance Brigade. JACKETS, TROUSERS, GREATCOATS. CAPS, GLOVES. HAVERSACKS. PRICE UST AND PATTERNS ON REQUEST • All en quir
EDITORIAL
The New Year is now an established fact, and it is without fear of alarm that we look forward to a time o f much activity in all branches of the work of the Order.
The first St. John County Council has already been established, the honour going to Dorset, where with Lord Shaftesbury, a Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order, as President the result of the venture will be of great interest. More such Councils will be established in the near future.
In the Brigade it is with great pleasure we learn of the high honour bestowed on the Lady Louis Mountbatten in the .1. ew Year Honours. This honour is an honour for the Brigade to one of its members who has rightly been described as " The Florence Nightingale of the World War."
Both at home and overseas the work of the Order will playa leading part in the post-war reconstruction of peace. At the present time members from the British Isles are serving as welfare officers, civilian relief workers, and in other capacities throughout the world, especially in those places where the ravages of war are more pronounced. At home many new avenues of service are open to members, services which will mean much to the welfare of those in need.
To carry out these important services it is necessary that our membership shall not fall, that new members are attracted, and that our efficiency is maintained. We know that our members can be relied upon to uphold the traditions of the Order, and that any new tasks allotted them will be carried out to the best of their ability.
We should be lacking in appreciation if we did not place on record our sincer e thanks to those who contribute each month to THE GAZETTE. First and foremost we extend thanks to Dr. Corbet Fletcher (Surgeon-in-Chief), \vho since the inception of THE GAZETTE has undertaken the arduous task of Honorary Medical Correspondent. Each month his extensive knowledge is placed at the disposal of a ll members, botb at home and overseas. To those wbo forward each month re p orts of local activities we say" Thank you." Witbout tbis assistance it would certain ly be a much harder task to include reports of the numerous events which t.ake place.
From THE ACTING SUB-PRIOR, THE EARL OF CLARENDON, K.G., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., P.C.
On behalf of His Royal Highness the Grand Prior I take this opportunity to send New Year Greetings to all members of the of St. John, the Association, and the Brigade, throughout the BntIsh Commonwealth of Nations.
The last six years have made heavy demands on of Order and its Foundations, and I am indeed proud of the III whIch these demands have been met. Much work, however, still lIes before us.
The stimulus of 'iVar has gone, but the no less of rebuilding for Peace remains. In the course of our histo.ry thIS has happened many times before, and I am confident In the so in the years to come, our thousand-year-old tradItion wIll not fall us.
From THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER, BRIGADE AT-HOME, GENERAL SIR CLIVE LIDDELL, K.C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O.
1945 brought to an end the war with Germany and Japan after six years of intense struggle, toil, and much shedding of blood. The members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade enrolled in the various Forces have served their country well by carrying out their many and various duties on land, sea, and in the air at home and abroad.
All credit is also due to the Officers and N.C.O.s who have been able to keep depleted divisions going. . I should like to extend my best thanks to all ranks for the splendId work which they have carried out throughout the war, and my best wishes for 1946.
From THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER, BRIGADE OVERSEAS, COLONEL J. L. SLEEMAN, C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E., M.V.O.
Having recently returned from the birthplace of our Venerable Order, it gives me the greatest pleasure to extend to all members of the Brigade, at Home and Overseas, my best wishes for a Happy New Year.
Loyalty to King and Country, combined with stout hearts and cheerful endeavour, must be the keynote of all who serve an Order which exists for the benefit of suffering humanity. A Happy ew Year must now mean more than mere enjoyment. Rather must it imply one filled With constructive usefulness, of work which will help to bring things back to normal, of seeing that others are happy as well as ourselves. That is the true spirit of St. John Service.
From THE SUPERINTENDENT-IN-CHIEF, NURSING CORPS AND DIVISIONS, BRIGADE AT-HoME, THE LADY LOUIS MOUNTBATTEN, D.C.V.O., C.B.E.
In sending my greetings and best wishes to Brigade members both at Home and I would like to express my pride at their outstanding record of service, and my happiness at being privileged to work side by side with them in the past years. Their devotion, sacrifice and determination have contributed much to our great victories and to the defence and welfare of our countries and peoples.
Their continued service will, I know, be a vital factor in rebuilding and helping forward a stricken world and its suffering peoples.
From THE LADY SUPERINTENDENT-IN-CHIEF, BRIGADE OVERSEAS, THE HON. MRS. COPLAND-GRIFFITHS.
In sending New Year Greetings to Brigade Members everywhere at Home and Overseas, my thoughts are especially with those who, in countries under Japanese occupation, 50 nobly carried on the traditions of our Order under great difficulties, but with courage and determina tion.
NEW YEAR HONOURS
The following members of the Order, the Association and the Brigade were among the New Year Honours (first portion) : VISCOUNTS.-Field-Marshal the Hon. Sir Harold Rupert Leofric George Alexander, G.C.B., C.S.I., D.S.O., M.C.; The Lord Southwood.
KNIGHTHOOD.-Major-General Ralph Bignell Ainsworth, C.B., D.S.O., O.B.E., M.RC.S., L.RC.P. ; Ivon Hope Taunton, C.I.E. ; George Eustace Cuffe; Lieut.-Colonel Alistair John Ransford, C.I.E.
C.B.-Rear-Admiral Piers Keane Kekewich.
G.C.S.I.-Li eut.-Colonel His Highness the Maharaja of Gwalior,
G.C.M.G.-Sir Mark Aitchison Young, KC.M.G.
K.C.M.G.-William Lindsay Murphy, C.M.G.
C.M.G.-Robert Barr MacGregor, M.B., M.RC.P. .
G.C.I.E.-Sir Bertrand James Glancy, KC.S.I., KC.I.E.; Lieut.-Colonel His Highness the Maharaja of Bikaner, C.V.O.
K.C.I.E.-Major-General James Bennett Hance, C.I.E., O.B.E., M.D.
C.I.E.-Lieut.-Colonel Ral£ Billing Emerson, O.B.E.; Clarence James Creed, O.B.E., M.C.
ASSISTANT NURSES' ROLL
The following is an extract from a letter received from the Ministry of Health:
" The Minister desires to point out that the time in which a person who desires to obtain admission to the Roll as an Existing Assistant Nurse (i e. if their training or experience was acquired before 17th March, 1943) expires on 3rd February, 1946, though Assistant Nurses with Intermediate Qualifications (i.e. persons whose training or experience was acquired in whole or in part after 17th March, 1943) will, it is anticipated' be able to make their application up to the end of 1947.
"It will be appreciated that from 15th October, 1945, only State Registered Nurses, enrolled Assistant Nurses, and certain other classes of persons, may use, in relation to themselves, any title containing the word ' urse.' It is very important, therefore, that persons who are eligible to be admitted to the Roll of Assistant Nurses apply for admission as soon as possible, and in any event (in the case of Existing Assistant Nurses) before 3rd February, 1946."
The above applies to both men and women, and all members who are eligible for registration on the Assistant Nurses' Roll are again urged to make application to the General Nursing Council imrp.ediate1y.
ROYAL VICTORIAN CHAIN.-His Exalted Highness the Nizam of Hyderabad, G.C.S.I., G.B.E.
D.C.V.O.-The Lady Mountbatten. C.B.E.
K.C.V.O.-Sir Stewart Duke-Elder, M.D ., F.RC.S.
C.V.O.-Capt ain Richard Oliver-Bellasis, RN. ; Major Grismond Picton Philipps. M.V.O.-Jocelyn Godefroi.
G.B.E.-Lieut .-General Sir Alexander Hood, KC.B., C.B.E., M.D., F.RC.P., KH.P.
K.B.E.-William Guy Nott-Bower, C.B., C.B.E.
D.B.E.-The Countess of Limerick.
C.B.E.-Brigadier John Mandeville Macfie, O.B.E., M.C., M.B.; Betty Wake, Mrs. Cuthbert, O.B.E.; The Viscountess Falmouth; Martin Pears EtheringtonSmith; Frederick Thomas Tarry, O.B.E.; Ernest John Wright, O.B.E. ; William Francis Johns.
O.B.E.-Li eut.-Colonel Arthur John Macphail, T.D. ; Robina Margaret Gertrude, Mrs. Brown; Ernest James Blackaby, M.RC.S., L.RC.P.
Tavistock.-At the annual meeting of the Tavistock Branch the Secretary, Mr. H. Reeves, reported that owing to the growth of the work of the Ambulance Service, the Committee had found it necessary to extend the Ambulance Station building, so that the garage would accommodate both ambulances, that store room could be available for a Medical Comforts Depot, with better night duty and sleeping accommodation for the staff.
The Treasurer, Mr. W. H. Gulley, in presenting the financial statement, referred to the fact that the Branch was committed to great expense during the coming year owing to alterations in the buildings and the purchase of a new ambulance as soon as possible.
The War Emergency ambulance required a new body. He praised the work undertaken by members of the Brigade and as a thank-ofiering he proposed to write out a cheque for £100.
Supt. H. G. Stockbridge presented the report of the Ambulance Service Committee and Brigade, and referred to the fact that the Association and Brigade worked hand-in-hand, the Association financing all the Brigade work. Cases dealt with numbered 629, with a mileage of 14,601. Since the Ambulance Service commenced in 1931, the ambulances had travelled a distance equal to four and a half times around the world. The day-and-night service was maintained with the Nursing Division dealing with the ambulance by day with the help of voluntary drivers. Supt. Mrs. M. Smith presented a report on the work of the Nursing Division.
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. l}tiorp in tbe 1jritisb l\ealm of tbe
" ,/ )]enerable ®rber of tbe of jJobn of jJerusalem
His Majesty t M King has been graci ous ly ple ase d t o the following Promoti ons in , an d Appointments to, T he V mera ble Order of the Hosp, tal of St. J ohn of Jerusa1,m
F OR PROMOTIO N TO T HE GRADE OF George Edward. F8.I1Dfi".
B AI LIFF GRAND CROSS Percy Vere Col.linis.
The Earl of Lytton, K.G., G.C.S I., G.C.T..E., P.C. (from Knight). am ey.
Colonel Sir Edwin James King, K.C.B., C.M.G., T.D., John JOfj' h R A.D.C. (from Knight).
F OR PROMOTIO N :r<? T H E. GRADE OF KNIGHT John Baker.
H.E. The Hon. William Lmdsay Murphy, C.M.G. Samuel Martin Landrey. (from Officer). Ernest Donald Bruce Keefe. SLr )roel Hughes Havelock Charles, Bt., K.C.M.G., Lieut.-Colonel John Robert Collins, M.e., T.D. M.C. (from Officer) . Lieut.-Colonel Spencer Hunt, M.B. FOR ADMISSION I N THE GRADE OF KNIGHT Edmund Ralph .Weaver-Adams, M.B., M.R.e.S.
H.E. Sir Gordon James Lethem, K.C.M.G. Ernest Alfred B Ishop.
The Duke of Wellington. Fred Hanson.
Lieut.-General Sir Bernard Cyril Freyberg, V.C., Joe French K.C.B., K.B.E., C.M.G., D.S O. George Parker.
Field-Marshal The Hon. Sir Harold Rupert Leofrlc (All from SerVIng Brother.) George Alexander, G.C.B , C.S.I., D.S.O., M.C. F OR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF The Lord Hille, C.B.E.. OFFICER (BRO THER )
Lieut.-Colonel Count John de Salis. Leander McCormick-Goodhart, O.B.E.
H.E. Lieut.-General SLr Alan Gordon Cunrungham, Wing-Commander John William Jameson Truran, K.C.B., D S.O , M C. A.F.C.
H.E. The Rt. Hon. Gideon Brand van Zyl. Commander Hugh Valentine King, D.S.O., O.B.E., F OR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF R.N.
ASSOCIATE KNIGHT Lieut.-Commander John Scott, D.S.C., RN.V.R.
Colonel Sir Philip Carlebach, C.M.G., C.B.E., T.D_ Major Vivian Barry Rogers, D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C. (from Commander). Geoffrey Va,ughan Blackstone, G.M.
Harold Ettrick Moore, M.B. FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF Basil Thomas Parsons-Smith, M.D., F.RC.P. ASSOCIATE KNIGHT Frederick Dudley Hobbs.
Major-General Paul Ramsay Hawley. Captain Stanley Renny. FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF DAM E SLr George Steven Harvie Watt, K.C., M.P.
Genevieve Ghislaine Marthe, Lady King (from William Rutledge, L.RC.P. & S. Commander). Thomas Blesle,Y Humphrey.
The Lady Chetwode (from Commander).
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF DAME Brigadier E. L. Armitage, O.B.E.
Barbara, Lady Freyberg.
The Lady Margaret Diana Alexander. F OR OF FOR PROMOTION T O THE GRADE OF Ida Mary, Mrs. Ritson. COMMAND E R (BROTHER ) Sarah Frances, Mrs. Speight.
Er!c Hoerman, M.B. Gladys Rebe, Miss Savory.
Bngadier Edward Gordon Audland, C.B.E., )LC. Eleanor Grace, Miss Gainsford. Kenneth Fraser .Lund, M:B. Elizabeth Agnes, Miss Craig.
Alfred George T1ffibrell FIsher, M.C., F.RC.S. (All from Serving Sister.)
Barrington-Ward, F OR ADMISSION IN T HE GRADE OF C.B.E., D.S.O. OFFICER (SISTER )
Brigadier Otho William Nicholson. Adelaide Gladys, Lady Hall. (All from Officer.) Helen Grace, Miss O.B.E., RR.C.
Lieut.-Colonel Joseph Vincent Abela, M.B.E. (from The Countess of Dumfries. Serving Brother).
F OR AD MISSION I N THE GRAD E OF FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SE R VING BROTHER COMMANDER (BROTHER ) James Hammond.
"Major-General William Clavering Hartgill, C.B., Edward Wharm,hy Battle, M.RC.S., L.R.C.P. O.B.E., M.C. Lieut-Col.onel Richard Charles Earl, O.B.E.
Captain Richard Oliver-Bellasis, RN. Dilnot
The Earl of Dumfries William Harry HarrIS, M.B.E.
Major The Lord Lovat, D.S.O., M.C. Harry Sekeford Denny. George Ward. FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF Reginald Harry Woollard. ASSOCIATE COMMANDER (BROTHER ) Thomas William Hornby.
The Lord Southwood (from ASSOCIate Officer). Herbert Foster Northall FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF Alfred Victor Cullington. COMMANDER (SISTER ) William Mawson.
T her ese Lucia, Mrs. Gollcher (from Officer). Thomas Henderson Forrest, D.S.O., M.B.
Edith Lilian, Mrs. Battye (from Officer). John Sephton Cooper, M.B., M.R.C.S. John Ernest Dane.
F OR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF Arthur Edward Vaughan. COMMANDER (SISTER ) William Henry Hall.
Lady Charles. Thomas Edward Lawlor. FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF Herbert Weston. OFFICER (BROTHER ) Walter Reece.
Clifford Norman Smith. Alfred James B arlow.
John Williamson, O.B.E. Alfred Charles Bradley.
Major-Genera l John Edward Talbot Younger, C.B. Henry Kenning Perry. Simeon Hardwick. John Ernest Crosland.
Albert Edward Bruck.
Caleb Walker.
William Henry Hyde
Norman Guy Hawtrey Salmon, M.B , M.RC.S.
John Henry Hird.
Richard Joseph Newbold.
Joseph Ernest Wright.
William Killingbeck.
William John Stephens.
William Moggridge.
Edward George.
George Stuart Durrant.
Victor Murray.
George Austwick.
William John Williams.
Thomas Sutton.
Edgar Nixon.
Wilfred Barrass.
Charles Richard Francers.
James Diggle.
Reginald Arthur Dench, M.C., M.B.
Charles Vaudrey Climo.
John Henry Eddy.
Harold Philip Byrne.
Isaac Marston.
Arthur Ie Cheminant.
Joseph Frederick Barnes.
William George Mooney.
Sydney Estcourt Day.
Frederick George Porter.
Gilbert Charles Wateridge.
Svdney William Atkinson.
William John Taylor.
Robert \lVilliam Kenerly Gardener.
Henry Adams.
Ralph Stuart Renton, M.C., M.D.
Alfred Ridsdale.
John Thompson Simpson.
James Charles Lockett.
Charles William Jarman.
Roland Wilfred Pearson, M.C., M.B., M.RC.S., L.RC.P.
Edgar Palmer, M.RC.S., L.RC.P.
Henry Currer Willianls, M.B.
Edward Sandwith Johnson, M.C., M.D.
Arthur Packham.
Artbur James Stewart.
James Alexander Rislop, M.D., M.R.C.S.
William Henry Dickinson.
Joseph Lambouro.
Ernest Alfred Dando.
Charles William Licence. -
WORK WELL DONE
The following cases have been reported during the past few weeks which emphasise the usefulness of Brigade members: Sergeant Maidment, of the Talbot (Bournemouth) Division, employed in the Borough Ambulance Service, was called to a maternity case, but found on arrival that birth was too imminent to allow for removal. With great success the delivery of the child was made, and after making the mother and child comfortable they were taken to a nursing home. Since then Sergt. Maidment has received congratulations from the Matron of the Home.
In the second case Mrs. Mar y Wright, whose husband was killed in the war, was travelling on the steamer Cambria from Belfast when she gave birth to a boy. She owes the successful delivery to a stewardess who has been to sea for only a few weeks, Mrs. Dyer, a member of the St. J ohn Ambulance Brigade in Liverpool, who had previously served in a hospital train. Mrs. Dyer once helped at a b irth in an air-raid shelter. A doctor who saw the mother afterwards congratulated 7
Cecil John Baulk.
Edward Lawrence Barb er.
Wilfred Holmes.
Frank William H arris
Francis Charles Lewis _
William James Franklin.
Geo rge Stallard
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF ASSOCIATE SERVING BROTHER Ardeshir Rustomji Arjani.
Dr. Said Mafuth Bangurnah.
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING SISTER
Dorothy, Mrs Townsend.
Lucile Newell, Mrs. Sayers.
Joan Frances Brownfield, Lady Macpherson.
Olive Sibella, Mrs Prentice, M.B.E., A.RRC.
Marie Louise, Miss Monk.
Muriel Elsie, The Hon. Mrs. Gamage.
Alice Adelaide, Mrs Poole.
Barbara Haliburton, Mrs. Charrington. Kathleen, Miss Bates, M.B.E
Mary, Mrs. Keith.
Joyce Sybil, Mrs. Hicks, O.B.E.
Joan Helen, Mrs. Yull.
Mary Elizabeth May, J\1rs. Jackson.
Louisa Maud, Mrs. Cheston.
Florence, Miss Crookall
Mary Ellen, J\1rs. Crowther.
Ellen, Miss Glover.
Margery Ada, Miss Macaulay. Phebe, Mrs. Norman.
Edith Maggie, Mrs. Butcher.
Aurora, Miss Wadsworth.
Ethel Alice Doris, Mrs. Parry.
Edith Annie, J\1rs. Bayley.
Mary, Mrs. Day.
Mary Selina, Miss Curzon-Smith.
Lilian Beatrice, Mrs. Cheetham.
Alice Eliza, Mrs. Wilkins.
Sarah Ellen, Miss Davies.
Charlotte, Mrs. Spalding.
Eva Dorothy, Miss Kenny.
Katherine Eunice, Miss Short.
Eleanor Maud, lVliss Tarr.
Edith Ann, Miss Hepworth.
Helen Louise, Mrs. Burgess. Annie, J\1iss Brown.
Hilda May, Miss Brown.
Muriel Annie, Miss Vicary.
Mrs. Dyer and another stewardess on their excellent work.
THE HOSP/TALlERS' CLUB
At the December meeting, held at the BOnnington Hotel, London, the President (Mr. T Walsby) introduced General Sir Clive Liddell as the speaker for the evening He assured Sir Clive that every member present was a loyal member of the Brigade and hoped that the Club would be honoured with his presence on other occasions.
Sir Clive gave a talk on Gibraltar, where he was Governor during the early years of the war He described the outstanding features of this Lrnportant outpost of the EmpLre and the preparations made to defend it against the enemy. He referred to the number of visitors who arrived at the port each week and the many difficulties which were present.
After a very interesting discourse questions were asked, and a hearty vote of thanks extended to Sir Clive for his instructive talk.
The President also welcomed to the Club Mr. E. M. Raymond (COmmissioner, Hong Kong District, Brigade Overseas).
THE BRIGADE POSTER
The new Brigade Poster, particulars of which were given in the December, 1945, issue of THE GAZETTE, is now available in the double-crown size. The centre of the diagram left blank for local announcemen ts measures 15! in by 9! in Copies can be obtained from the Stores D epartment, St. John's Gate, London, E.C.l, at Is. 2d. each, plus postage.
REPATRIATION IN THE FAR EAST
Lady Louis Mountbatten returned to England after having spent over three months in the South-East Asia Command belping with the recovery, care and repatriation of Allied prisoners of war and civilian internees. During that time she came' in contact with more than 60,000 prisoners, visited 16 different countries, and travelled over 40,000 miles by air alone.
As far afield as Siam to Morotai, and in large areas in Malaya, Indo-China, Java, Sumatra , Borneo, Labuan, Manila, Hong Kong, and in many parts of India, Lady Louis visited prisoners in their actual camps in the earliest days of the liberation, and also saw large numbers of them in hospital units on board ships or in transit camps on the first stage of their journey homewards.
In just over five weeks the Organisation for the R ecovery of Allied Prisoners of War and Internees had cleared all the areas of the South-East Asia Command for which it was responsible. The number moved in S.E.A.C. is now 90,000, whilst those evacuated by sea to their home countries is 68,396. Prisoners of war and internees had to be shipped not only to the United Kingdom but to India and Australia, and had to be recover e d from 230 camps stretching over an area of nearly 3,000 miles. The very remoteness of many of these camps and the lack of communications to them seemed, at times, to present difficulties which would make speedy evacuation impossible. In most cases, however, all these were overcome.
Lady Louis has stated that bearing in mind the vast areas from which the prisoners and internees had to be recovered, the many intricate problems with which those undertaking their recovery, care and repatriation were fac ed, and the acute shortages of aircraft, shipping and general transport, the speed "nth which the operations were effected was a truly remarkable achievement.
Lady Louis pays tribute to all those who planned and carried out the work, particularly those at H.Q., S.E.A.C., to members of the RA .P.W.r. staff, to E. Groups and Mastiff Control, to the RA.F. and RA.A.F., who flew many hours through the worst tropical monsoon to carry out air evacuation of over 16,000 prisoners of war and internees, the medical and nursing services--British, Indian and Australian-the armies and the navies, In fact, as Lady Louis so aptly reports, the excellent team-work amongst all the Allied Services was a great feature of the work.
Particular mention is also made of the great part played by, and the invaluable 8
help given through, the Red Crosses--British Indian and Australian, and later Dutch and French-operating in the S.E.A.C
These co-ordinated through the S.E.A.C. Red Cross Committee, and afforded supplies and personnel from the earliest entries into the camps, and throughout the operations. One and a quarter million pounds of Red Cross stores, medical supplies, food and clothing alone were dropped into the camps by air.
Lady Louis, after reporting on the special problems of the positions of French and Dutch prisoners, the internees in J ava, and the conditions of the various camps , emphasised the following facts:
(1) The magnificent morale shown in the camps by both men and women.
(2) The high degree of discipline which prisoners and internees maintained themselves in the camps.
(3) The magnificent surgery and medical care carried out by doctors, surgeons, and medical personnel, including RA M.C. orderlies, amongst the prisoners and internees during camp life.
(4) The ingenuity of prisoners, who made every conceivable thing from scrap, even wireless sets, although anyone found in poss ession of these could be punished by death.
(5) The surprising absence of serious mental conditions resulting from Japanese treatment in the camps.
Lady Louis relates that ancesthetics and drugs were extracted by scientists and doctors (themselves prisoners) from shrubs and herbs; while medical and surgical equipment, even artificial limbs, were made out of pieces of wood, bamboo, old bits of tin, glass, anythin g that could be fnund lying about the camps or obtained from the native population outside. Many thousands of lives were saved in this manner.
Lady Louis in her report did not mention the wonderful work which she herself undertook in this vast undertaking.
At the recent conference of District/ County Officers and Presidents and VicePresidents, one representative stated that she had been informed by a repatriated man that he owed his life to Lady Louis Mountbatten, whilst Mrs. BeckwithSmith, on behalf of the repatriated in the Eastern Counties, expressed their thanks for the marvellous work undertaken by Lady Louis on their behalf. One of the best descriptions given to Lady Louis on her work throughout the year was" Lady Louis Mountbatten is the Florence Nightingale of the World War ."
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
All ambulance transport of civilians, with the exception of infectious cases, in the Metropolitan area, are carried out by members of the Brigade throughout this huge State. The Association arranges the finance and the housing of the vans.
In the Metropolitan area permanent drivers are employed by the Association, and made members of Brigade. In the country districts there are some 35 s ub-centres of the Association, and these are responsible to the Head Centre in Perth for the financing, etc., of the vans; but reliance must be placed on voluntary drivers, and these are drawn from rosters of members of the local Division of the Brigade.
Distances travelled are frequently long, and many of the country roads are anything but smooth, particularly in winter time. The service given is a credit to the organisation.
Another very interesting account is given from this District of how a twelve months old baby was rushed by ambulance from Merridan to Perth.
This child had managed to inhale, well down into its lungs, a piece of orange peel about one inch in diameter. 'iVhen it was realised after examination there was little hope of saving this life unless the Children's Hospital in Perth was reached in time, a call was sent out for volunteer drivers. Two members of the Railway
Division answered this call and, with the mother and an Ambulance Sister, started on the journey . Frequent stops had to be made, but nevertheless this dash of 164 miles was accomplished in four hours, and it was not made in vain, as the baby was recovering when this report .was sent in. After this dreadful journey, when straying stock and flood waters had to be contended with, the drivers had to see that the mother and Ambulance Sister were conveyed to their places of accommodation as owing to the late hour no other transport was available
The drivers then had to make their way back to Merridan so as to be in time for their duties, and also that the Ambulance should be in its depot at the earliest possible time in case it was required again.
The courtesy and hospitality shown to volunteer drivers at the Ambulance H .Q. in the city is much appreciated.
Before drivers can consider themselves "off duty," the ambulance has to be refilled with petrol and oil, the water in the radiator checked, the condition of the tyres examined, linen changed on the stretchers, and the vehicle left absolutely ready for the next call.
The Railway Department has always done everything to further and encourage the work of the Bri gade, making alternative arrangements if an empl oyee cannot return in time f o r his duty.
CONFERENCE OF DISTRICT j COUNTY SUPERINTENDENTS AND OFFICERS AND COUNTY PRESIDENTS AND VICE-PRESIDENTS
The Lady Louis Mountbatten, C.B.E. (Superintendent-in-Chief, N .D.), presided at the above, held on December 14 in London, and expressed her pleasure at the large attendance Sir Clive Liddell (Chief Commissioner) made a statement on the St. John County Councils. He also referred to the fact that the Order was prepared to make a grant to each County for the provision of County and to allow a certain sum of money each year towards the upkeep of such headquarters. After many questions had been answered, Lady Louis expressed thanks to the Chief Commissioner for his concise and interesting talk.
The Superintendent-in-Chief then gave a most interesting talk o n th e w o rk undertaken by the RA.P.W.r. (Recovery of Allied Prisoners of War and Internees) and the J.W.O. in the Far East. Lady Louis compared the work undertaken in Germany and Italy as against similar work in the Far East. In the former particulars had been received from the enemy regarding the P .O. W. and internee 9
camps, and at the cessation of hostilities it was geographically easier to fly most of the prisoners and internees back to this country. In the Far East, however, with very few exceptions, no particulars had been given by the Japanese, and it was the refore a much harder task. Geographically it was an immense undertaking. Thousands of miles had to be covered, tropical jungles, with no roads. The RA.P.W.r. first sent out aircraft over all areas where they thought camps might be situated (even before the surrender) , and when the surrender was an actual fact , food, Illedical stores, clothes were parachuted to the camps so discovered. Lady Louis described a camp in which she arrived before the parachuted stores had been dropped . The morale of the men, although suffering in many ways, was of the highest; a feature she noticed on every occasion. One humorous interlude at this camp was when the parachuted goods were opened they were found to be women's clothing! Happily the correct articles arrived shortly after.
Miss Cunard (Chie f Officer, Nursing Cadets) spoke next on the r ecently sanctioned Cadet Administration. It was never intended that the Adult and Cadet Divisions should be separated, but the channel of communication had now been much shortened. The Cadet Movement was one of the most important voluntary Youth Organisations in the country, and she was of the opinion that the new Cad e t Administration would prove o f the greatest benefit to the Movement.
Some officers present expressed their opinion that the word" inform" in the Order issued should be altered, and Lady Louis said that this would be considered at headquarters.
Lady Dunbar-Nasmith (Deputy Superintendent-in-Chief) spoke on the Nur{)ing Aid Scheme, and drew attention to the Ministry of Health circular which had been distributed with the November Brigade Orders. The scheme was working well in many places, and Lady DunbarNasmith urged those counties who had not yet put the scheme into operation to do so immediately. Emphasis was placed on the importance of a County Nursing Officer in connection with this scheme.
The questions of (1) the institution of an Enrolment Ceremony for Nursing Divisions, and (2) the provision for the appointment of Cadet County Presidents were deferred to enable those present to consider the matters and to forward their views to the Superintendent-in-Chief.
Lady Louis in closing the Conference paid tribute to the work of her colleagues at Headquarters during her absence. She was indeed very fortunate in having such splendid officers.
THE LATE LORD LANG
It was with regret we l earned of the passing of Archbishop Lord Lang on December 5. For over thirty years Lord Lang was Prelate of the Order of St. John, being appointed while Archbishop of York. He continued in office until his death. He was greatly interested in the work of the Order, and prepared the Service for St. John's Day Festival, and attended m eetings of Chapter-General, at which he read the prayers. He last officiated in this capacity in 1944 , on the occasion of the Special Meeting of Chapter-General at which H.R.H . The Duk e of Gloucester, Grand Prior, attended prior to his l eavin g England for Australia.
At the Memorial Service held at WestII?-inster Abbey on December 10, Execubve Officers and Bailiffs Grand Cross of the Order, wearing their robes, walked in processio n, headed by the 500-year-old Processional Cross of the Order. 10
My FRIENDS,
By the time this article is pu blished we shall be well into 1946 , and in accordance with the good old custom we shou ld have taken stock of our wo rk in the old year and made our resolutions for the new.
I think first that I must congratulate all of you who have worked so hard in the past year to make the M.C.D. movement such a success. You have opened over 200 new Depots in the last 12 month s and we start 1946 with 308 Depots registered and functioning in all parts of England and Northern Ireland Considering all the difficulties of supply, staffing, and obtaining accommodation, it is a really splendid result, and you may all be proud of the part that you have played in it.
ow what of the future? The whole aspect of our future work looks brighter than it has done for many a long day. vVe may look forward to an easier supply position, more freedom from building and decorating controls, more and more of our friends returning from the Forces to the Divisions, eager to take their share in the Divisional activities, and above all the blessin gs of peaceful nights and pleasanter days. We cannot, alas, look forward to l ess calls upon our Depots. Sickness and injury unfortunately will be with us always, and with so many of our " boys" returning from distant countries, years of unnatural confinement and injured in battle, it would seem that our next few years may be busier than ever. ow we must make our New Year resolution. Shall it be "More and still more, better and still better M.C.D.s"? It would, indeed, be a resolution well worth making and, what is perhaps of more importance, well worth keeping.
I, for my part , have set my heart on registering at least 300 Depots this year. It is, of course, up to you. I can only do all I can to help you from my office, but having spent 17 years in the Brigade, and some of these as a private , I know the spirit of the Brigade and what it can do . Optimistic ?-perhaps, but we can do it if all who can help will.
I am looking forward to hearing from you ;:tIl during 1946 , and perhaps, if tim e permits, to visit some of your Depots If in difficulty, just write.
With all good wishes for 1946.
THE SECRETARY, M.C.D. Committee.
P.S.-Don't forget the Model is available for exhibition in your town or village.
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No.1 (PRINCE OF WALES'S ) DISTRICT
The first Nursing Quiz to be held in the Central Area was conducted by District Officer Mrs. Tapply on December 10 at the h eadquarters of the Marylebone Divisions, assisted by Div. Surgeon Graves Peirce. Five teams compe ted, and after a very interesting session St. Marylebone Nursing Division was declared the winners. Chiswick and Acton, Padding ton, St.John's Wood and Baker Street also competed. District Officer Mrs. Matthews presented prizes to the winning team, and also a special prize to A/S Mrs. Anderson (St. J ohn·s Wood), who secured the highest individual marks. Supt. Mrs. Hathaway (St. Marylebone) who arranged the event, expressed thanks to Mrs. Tapply, Dr. Graves Peirce, Mrs. Chapman, and to th e competitors f01" their suppor t.
Brentford and Chiswick.-Members of the Nursing Division paid a social visit to H arrow Divisions headquarters, where they were eutertained to tea after having inspected the hall, furniture and equipment. Rickmansworth.-The Nursing Division held a sale of work on December 15 in aid of Divisional Funds. District Officer Mrs. Rayner opened the function and was presented with a bouquet by Nursing Cadet Corpl. Lena Wright. Those present included President Councillor Mrs. Bev an, Vice-President the Rev W. F. Bridge. The stalls, numerous in number, were under the supervision of Supt. Mrs. Sylvester and members, the miscellaneous stall being under Cadet Officer Miss Root and her Cadets.
LANCASHIRE DISTRICT
Liverpool.-The 30th birthday (and Victory) celebra tion of the Liverpool orth Nursing Division took the form of a supper at which Commissioner W. G. Smith presided, being supported by Corps Surgeon P. A. Ince, Corps Supt. Miss E. A. Craig, Corps Officers Miss M. Bellasis and Miss B. A. Pearce, Div. Surgeon E. Christine Hanson, and President Mrs. D A. Ross. The Commissioner paid tribute to the work of the Division and called upon lVliss M. C. Banks (who has been Superintendent of the Division for 10 years and has been promoted to Corps Secretary) to cu t the birthday cake Miss Craig (who is the founder of the Division) gave a brief history of the work of the Division, and welcomed the new Nursing Officer, Mrs. Ruth Thomas. Supt. Miss F. Pickup presented Miss Banks with a hand -made leathe r bag, a gift from the officers and members, and Miss Craig a sheath of flowers. Amb. Off. Miss J F. Kelso (Secretary) spoke on behalf of the officers, and finally Miss A. Mitchell, on behalf of the members, paid her tribute in a specially composed poem. Warrin gton .-At a social held in the Crosfield Centenary Institute, over which ilIr. G. F. Greaves (a director of Joseph Crosfield & Sons, Ltd.) presided, presentations were made to three Corps Officers who were retiring after a long and varied career with the Brigade. They were Corps Treasurer J. E. Newns (,1,6 years' service), Corps Supt. of Stores 1. W. Williamson (H years), and Corps Secretary A. E. Spann (42 years) . Mr. Williamson had also served for three years at Preston before transferring to Warrington. Corps Supt. E. W. Warren, in the absence of the Commissioner, presented each member with an inscribed clock, the recipieuts suitably replying. Mr. Warren gave a brief summary of the work undertaken by each of the three members in the service of first aid, and mentioned that lVIr. Newns and :\Ir Spann were Serving Brothers of the Order. Mr. Greaves r eferred to the long service Mr. Newns had had with the firm and the very high regard they had for him.
NORTHERN IRELAND DISTRICT
The ceremony of enrolling Her Excellency the Countess of Granville, D.C.V.O., as the first District President of Nursing and Nursing Cadet Divisions, Northern Ireland District, took place at a r eception held in the Whitla Medical Institute, Belfast, on December 15.
Lady Granville was received by Commissioner Ian Fraser and District Supt. Mrs. G. N. Wallace, whilst many of the 200 senior officers present h ad the honour of being presented to Her Excellency.
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Mrs. Wallace, presenting the Bad ge of Office to Lady Granville, said they were all delighted that Her Excellency had consented to become their President, and under her leadership they would be inspired to go forward with courage.
Lady Granville, expressing her pleasure at her appointment, said she had been deeply impressed with the wonderful amount of work they had done during the strenuous war days. She thanked them for the Badge, which would always remain one of her most treasured possessions.
On the motion of Asst. Commissioner Dr. Strain seconded by District Surgeon Muriel Frazer, a vote of th anks was conveyed to Lady Granville.
COUNTY OF BIRMINGHAM
Smethwick.-On Sunday, December 16, a joint parade of the Smethwick Ambulance and Nursing Corps and the Smethwick Divisions of the Birmingham County Cadet Corps was held at the Old Church, Smethwlck. The Mayor and Mayoress of Smethwick attended the service. The parade was under the co=and of Corps Supt D. J. Ault.
The Mayor read the lesson, whilst County Commissioner Sir Bertram Ford enrolled 30 Cadets of the
Smethwick Cadet Division, preached an appropriate sermon.
After the service the salute was taken at the Council House, and a mobile canteen was handed to the Smethwick Corps by the Butchers' Association.
COUNTY OF BUCKINGHAM
High Wycombe.-The High Wycombe Corps held a competition for the" Brocklehurst Cup," six teams competing. Teams from High Wycombe Division gained the first three places, whilst those of the Ernest Turner Division occupied the last three. County Surgeon Lt.-Col. S. Hunt set the test. Corps Presiden t J. R. Avery presented the cup to the winning team. On December 8 a presentation was made to Corps Supt. H. Watts on his retirement after 27 years' service. The presentation took the form of an illuminated address and a cheque which was handed t o him by Corps President Avery. County Commissioner Major Darvil-Smith presented warrants of appointment to Corps Supt T. Short, Corps Secretary F. Reeder, Corps Officer Inspector of Stores P Emerson and Corps Transport Officer Colin Haynes. Those present included County Surgeon Lt.-Col. Hunt, County Officers C. Day and Alder, Div. President Norman Turner, lVIr. G. H. Brocklehurst, Div. Surgeon Muir, and other officers.
COUNTY OF BEDFORD
Luton. -The first baz aar organised by the Nursing Divisions of the Luton Corps proved a great success, [167 being added to the funds after all expenses had been met. Corps President Lady Keens officially opened the function, which was a Victory Bazaar held in the Town Hall, the watchword being" We need your help, you may need ours." Corps Officer Miss H. M. Brown, assisted by the Luton Town Nos. 1 and 2 and the Electrolux Nursing Divisions, organised the event.
Lady Keens complimented the organisers on the fine array of goods, and was herself presented with a bouquet. A similar bouquet was presented to Mayoress, Mqi. W. G. Roberts, who was accomparued on the platform by Mrs. R. Andrews (W V S. Centre Organiser), Mrs. Seaward and lVfrs. Slater.
County Surgeon J. Helsal1-Thomas proposed a vote of thanks to Lady Keens, which was seconded by Councillor Seaward (President of the Biscot Ambulance Division).
COUNTY OF BERKSHIRE
TheaJe.-On December 8 members of the Theale Nursing Division held a party to celebrate their fifth birthday. An iced cake was presented by Cadet Officer Mrs Ewart (Divisional Secretary) and cut by County Supt. the Hon. Mrs. Leslie Gamage, who attended the party, accompanied by County Officer Miss D. K. Gibbons.
R eadin g.-Eleven members of lhe Reading West ursing Division entered for the "Gamage Cup" competition, which was held on December 11. Cadet Supt. Mrs. M. Bailey set and judged the tests, which consisted of first aid a.nd home nursing. County Offieer Miss D K. Gibbons (deputising for the County Superintendent) presented the cup to Amb. Officer
Mrs. Clarke and a clinical thermometer to Amb Sister Mrs. A. Cross, the runner-up. Corps Supt. Miss E C Sudal was among those presen t.
The Home Nursing competition of the Reading East Nursing Division was held on December 17, when Nursiug Otficer Sister V. M. Crofts (Reading Central Nursing Division) prepared and judged the test Corps Supt. Miss Sudal judged the uniforms
The" Gamage Cup" was presented to Corpl. Miss E. Lutkin, the winner, by County Officer Miss Gibbons (who was deputising for the Hon Mrs Leslie Gamage). Amb Sister Miss J Tomkin was the runner- u p , being only one mark behind.
Miss Weeks, of this Division, who has been working wi th the J W.O. for some time, is now the Welfare officer of a p risoner of war t ransi t camp near B ombay.
Asco t -·l wo new Divisions have been registered.
The Ascot Nursing Division and the Asco t Nursing Cadet Division, the member-in-charge being Amb. Sister Mrs. L. Cox.
CO UNTY OF CHESHIRE
W a Uasey.-On December 11, Corps Nursing Officer
Mrs. S. Sutton presented a handsome challenge shield to the Wallasey Ambulance Division for annual competition for teams from the Division.
The first test followed, provided by Div. Surgeon Shaw, and the irutial winning team was that captained by Pte. Robert H. James (Divisional Storekeeper). The test required careful thought before a correct diagnosis could be reached President the Rev . L. R. Troughton presented the trophy to the winning team and congratulated all who had contributed to an interesting and educative evening. He also expressed thanks to Mrs Sutton, by whose generosity the means of enabling the Division to be useful to mankind" had been found.
COUNTY OF DORS E T
Bra nksome He a th .-Supt. Tarrant has returned from ::'lerra Leone, where he was posted in 1944. I=ediately on his arrival in B.W A. he set about forming first aid classes, and before he left he had the satisfaction of knowing that an Ambulance Division (which has been named the Tarrant Division in his honour) had been formed, and that a second Ambulance and also Cadet Ambulance and Nursing Divisions will be formed in the near fu t ure. He is also hopeful that an adult Nursing Division will follow. The Chief Commissioner, Brigade Overseas, has sent an appreciative letter on the excellent pioneer work carried out by Mr. Tarrant.
COUNTY OF DURHAM
Ga teshead.-County Supt. Mrs. 1. M Ritson visited the St. George's Nursing Division and presented Child Welfare certificates to 15 members. Mrs Ritson congratulated them on being the second class in England to be examined in this subject under the auspices of the Association.
Supt Mrs. D. Armstrong presented Dr. Iris Pratt (lecturer ) and Mrs C Shepherd, S R.N (examiner) with small tokens of regard, whilst OfficelMiss M. A Barras presented a bouquet to Mrs. Ritson. Those present included the Rev. J W Bennett (Vicar), P resident Miss E. Barrs, Miss F. Moore, and Mrs. Sadler
COUNTY OF HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT
Ryde.-The Ambulance Division promoted a ball al the Town Hall, Ryde, which proved very successful. The proceeds, including donations from the Mayor of Ryde, Colonel Ellery, Sir Hanson Rowbotham, Mr. Ii. S. Percy and many other suppor ters, will form the nucleus of a fund for the purpose of purchasing local headq uarters Among those present were Asst. Commissioner Dr F. R. B. H Kennedy and Mrs. Kennedy, Amb Officer J Yealland (Area Staff), and many officers and their ladies from other Island D i visions. The arrangements we r e made by the D ivisional E ntertainments Org anising Committee unde r Sup t A. Maybury.
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OF HERTFORD
Letchworth.-PresiUing at the ann u al dinne r o f t he British Tab ulating Machine CO.'5 Ambulance S ection, County Officer W. E Douglas emp hasis.ed the importance of teaching first aid to boys and grrls m t he last year at school. Dr. M Barer, prop osing the t oas t .of the Company, said that nowhere .had he found a s pirit of co-operation in first rud t han at the Bn llsh Tabulating Machine Company's factory. COl. H S. Briggs (works manager), in reply, tha t It w as a valuable part of the works an.d wanted to see more people taking an mte r es t m It. Mr. Douglas, responding to the toast of the Ambulance Section reminded his listeners that those m t he world do not stand down "; t hey are on duty seven days a week, 24 hours day. More entries were required in the and h e suggested inter-departmen t compeUlIons as a means of increasing the interes t in the. work Ten J?Cr cen t of the employees should be trruned m first rud; thI S could be done by co-op eration During his :,isits t o other factories he had ye t to find a first rud t eam equal to that at the B.T.M Co.'s factory.
COUNTY OF NORFOLK
Hunsta n t on.-Organised by the Hunstanton Amb ulance Division, a concert took place in the .Town Hall
The main part of the progra=e was prOVIded by the County Band in charge of Bandmaster E. T. Ruffles. County Commissioner Sir Thomas Cook and Lady Cook were present, and during an interval Sir Thomas, at the request of Asst Commissioner Dr. W. E. H. Bull, presented awards.
E a st Der eh a m .-TheTheatre Royal was full to flowing on December 13, when a concert was. under the auspices of the East Dereham DlvlslOn. The County Band was much in evidence, augmented by the Robins Concert Party. Srr Thomas Cook on behalf of the members of the Division, made a to Dr. J. K. recognition of 21 years' service to St. John actIVItIes !he County Commissioner also referred to the actIVIties of the Brigade in Norfolk and appeale.d for public support in their work. Those present mcluded Lady Cook, Dr. W. E. Rutledge, Dr. May Rutledge, Mrs. Yull, and Lt.-Col. Skinner (of County Staff), Mrs. McLean (Co=andant, B.R.C.S.), and many others. Mr. Colin McLean presided.
COUNTY OF OX FORD
West Oxford .-The West Oxford Division has experienced an enjoyable year. A .social ?lub was formed early in 1945, and several SOCIal evenrngs were spent at which wounded soldiers were Two outings were also held. The concluding SOCIal event was a dinner, at which the new Divisional Surgeon (Dr. Darcus) and his wife attended, also County and Corps Officers. It was stated that all members had passed their re-examination, and they are looking forward to the time when their colleagues from the Forces are again with them. The social committee, under Amb. Officer Watts, have event well in hand for 1945, and express thanks for the assistance received from the wives of the Committee members.
COUNTY OF SOMERSET
Bath.--On December 4 the two new Superintendents of the Bath D i visions were introduced by Asst. Commissioner Dr. D. L. Beath. They were Mr. Ernest Smith and Miss A. Appleby. Both were well known to all members present, and both had proved their worth. Mr. Smith referred to the good work carried out by Mr. Stent since 1918, when he took over the Division. Through his efforts the Division has acquired uniforms, and by the kindly offices of the Marquis of Bath had acquired headquarters from Captain For ester. Mr. Stent guaranteed an overdraft at the bank for the cost of the building and for its transformation into headquarters. They also had a fleet of ambulances , and their transport service had taken hundreds of patients thousands of miles. They all desired to mar k their gratitude to Mr. Stent, and, owing t o p r esen t condi tions, a C.D. worker had made t wo covers of marquetry work in which a leather b lot ter h ad boeo incorporated, toge ther with an illuminated inscripti on. The marq uetry showed the Badge of t he Orde r on the fr on t, while on t he back wer e Mr. S t e nt s initials as a m onogram. With the blotter was a cheque
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for burns & wounds
Weare proud to an,nounce the triumph of "Milton" in the Envelope Irrigation treatment of burns and wounds.
In the treatment of bums particu1erly, the method has proved to be one of the most merciful aids to the alleviation of pain and the promotion of rapid healing. Our wounded in the Fighting Forces, and civilians injured on the Home Front, have reason to thank this revolutiMary treatment, by which they have been protected from danger of septic infection , immobility and scarring have been min im ised, and perfect healing achieved with the minimum of pain.
What " Milton " can do in hospital for the terrible burns and wounds of war it can do equally well for
Mr. Stent, in acknowledging the gift, was taken entirely by surprise, and thanked the members for the way in which they had stood by him in everything he had tried out. He was surprised that his niece, MiSii Appleby, had been selected as Superintendent of the Nursing Division. She had assisted him all throu gh the war in the training of about 700 first-aiders, and she was not only a first-rate teacher but a first-class demonstrator
Those present included Asst. Commissioner F. E. Sprawson, Div. Surgeon Leech Wilkinson, VicePresident Mrs. Basil Ogden, Mr. N. 1. Baile y (formerl y Superintendent of Bath City Nursing Division, and now holding a similar position a t Rhyl), and Dr. Astley Weston (M.O.H. for Bath). The latter made an appeal to members of the Brigade in case of an influenza epidemic. H e knew of the assistance that they cou ld give him.
COUNTY OF SURREY
Guildford. -Sir Shul dbam and Lady Redfern paid a visit of inspection on December 11 to the beadquarters of the B orough of Guildford Corps They were met by County Commissioner W. G. Pape an d members of the County Staff. Sir Shuldbam and Lady Redfern, who have t a ken a prominent part in the work of the Order of St. John in Canada, expressed their pleasure with all they saw, and congratulated the Commissioner on having such a splendid and wellequipped headquarters in Guildford.
COUNTY OF WILTSHIRE
Salisbury. -At the annual meeting of the Salisbury Division, held on December 11, the Mayor (Mr. Herbert Barber) presented awards and thanked the members for the excellent work they were doing and particularly those who had carried on during the war. The awards included Service Medals and Bars to Amb. Officer F. W. Kirkbride, Corpl. T. G Kirkbride, and Corpl. A. A. Wort, also cups won in the Divisional competitions.
Amb. Officer Kirkbride presented his report. Sixtyfive members were with H.M. Forces, and persounel had been provided to cover all public duties since VE-Day. Numerous functions had been attended (race meetings, Salisbury Fair, etc.), at which casualties had received attention At the beginning of the year the ambulance service for the district h ad been taken over, and since then 893 calls for removals had been attended, 156 for aCcidents, 38 for mortuary cases, 13 attendances at public duties, and 10 other calls. Up to the time of the meeting the ambulances had covered 18,333 miles The long-distance ambulances had travelled 3, 171 miles, whilst members had done 824 voluntary duties and removed 359 patients.
Supt. Mrs. Taylor submitted the Nursing Division report. Members had carried out 660 ambulance duties and attended the ambulance station 550 hours each month. Forty-five accidents had been attended and 20 maternity cases transported. One baby had been born in the ambulance. Altogether 244 journeys had been made with the ambulances, including four long distances. The report also referred to numerous duties undertaken at hospitals, where 800 hours of service had been done.
Cadet Officer H Hounsome and Cadet Supt. Mrs. Brett reported on Cadet activities
Dr. H. S. Taylor-Young referred to the valuable help given by President T. Herbert Gray and the gift of four cups by Mr. Moody. Application had been made to take over the premises known as Angel Hotel, where they hoped to make the County Headquarters and divisional organisations Future activities included the Hospital Car Service, Medical Comforts Depot, and it was hoped to lower the cost of ambulance hire to 9d. per mile.
COUNTY OF WORCESTER
Stourbridge.-Corps Supt.
J. A. H arris, accompanied by Corps Officers H. G. Mills, W. Ollis and P. C. Beunett inspected the Stourbridge Division on December 12: The parade was under Supt. C. Davies assisted by Amb. Officers F. V. Smith and A. E. Roden. The inspecting offi cer congratulated the Division on having su ch comfortable temporary headquarters and thanked Mrs. T. Price for the use of them. Demonstrations of company and stretcher drill were g iven Corpl. J. H. Martin, which pleased Corps Supt. Harns. Corps Officer H. G. Mills reported tha t he had found the books and records in good order, whilst
Corps Officer W. Ollis congratu lated the new storekeeper (P te S. Timmington) on the excellent manner in which the stores were kept.
Hill and Cakemore.-Members of the Hill and Cakemore Nursing Division held a concert in the Senior Girls' School, in aid of funds for the establishment of a Medical Comforts Depot. Those present included the Mayor and Mayoress (Alderman H. Parkes and Mrs. Parkes), Asst. Commissioner Dr. C P. Porter, County Supt. Mrs. Porter, Corps Supt. Miss N. Ashton, Supts. Miss M. Frearnside and Miss G. M Dye, Vice-President Mrs. D Newell-Roberts, who was one of the artistes, Vice-President Miss H. L. Ashton (Halesowen N. Division), and others. The County Superintendent spoke on the work of the Division and the proposed Comforts Depot, whilst the Mayor expressed the opinion that the Depot would be a great asset to the district. Miss Ashton proposed thanks to the school authorities and h eadmistress for tha use of the hall and to the artistes.
WEST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE
Doncaster. -The new headquarters of the Doncaster Corps, situate in Exchange Buildings, Doncaster Market Place, were officially opened by the Countess Scarbrough, who was accompanied by L ord Scarbrough. Corps Supt. D. Macaskill presided, and explained that it was through the good help of the l ate Lord Scarbrough that they now had a permanent home. The late Earl was for many years Sub-Prior of the Order, and opened the first Doncaster Corps premises in 1933. He had, however, always wished them to have a better home, and when the new premises were suggested he visited them to satisfy himself of their suitability. They could have no one better to open the new building than Lady Scarbrough, and they were delighted to have both her and Lord Scarbrough among them.
Countess Scarbrough paid tribute to the work of the Brigade. She was particularly pleased to hear of the increase of members each year and to know tha t they now had girl cadets.
Cadet Betty Kimber presented the Countess with a bouquet.
Lord Scarbrough referred to the interest of the late Earl in the St. John Ambulance Brigade and in the Doncaster Corps in particular He only wished his uncle could have been there to see the opening of the new premises. His own hope was that with such splendid permanent headquarters their good work would continue.
Asst. Commissioner Dr. J. J .Hu ey gave a resuule of the history of the Don caster Corps, which started in 1913, only to be abandoned in 1919. It was restarted in 1920 as part of the Bullcroft and Denaby Main Corps.
Corps President R. H. Hepworth proposed a vote of thanks to Earl and Countess Scarbrough, whilst Corps Surgeon]. M. Hain voiced thanks to the visitors.
Mr. H. S. Essenhigh (Town Clerk) spoke of the reliel he had always had on realising that the Doncaster St. John Ambulance Brigade would be able to take care of things had Doncaster been badly blitzed.
Mr. T. W. Enfield (Chief Constable) also paid tribute to the Corps and prai sed the help they had given the police during the years of endurance.
District Supt. Mrs. Birkbeck expressed pleasure at the attendance of County Officer Mrs. Rogers, who was among the first group of people to form the Doncaster Corps.
Hudderslleld. -The Central Ambulance Division held a pie supper on December 13, those present being the guests of Supt. Dr. D. F. Barrett. Alderman S. Kaye (Deputy Mayor), proposing the toast of the Division, said that the Brigade were the first to staff F.A. Posts at the outbreak of war. From there they went from strength to strength until in the later stages of the war Huddersfield had the best-equipped, best-fitted and best·manned posts in the Area. This was due to the initial efforts of the members of the Brigade. Dr. Barrett, in reply, said he had only been Superintenden t twelve months, but hoped to continue for twelve years, as he enjoyed nothing better than to be amongst his "boys" on a Thursday night.
Spen Valley Corps.-The annual competition for the Blackburn Cup was judged by Dr. Eastwood, and staged very realistically. Gomersal gained first place and received the cup from Mrs. S. R. Ellis Those present included District Officer .IVuss Unthank and Mr. S. R. E lliss (Chairman, Spenborough U.D.C.).
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No. 1 District.-Cadets of the BEXLEY Nursing Division held an enrolment ceremony on December 1, when Area Cade t Officer Miss D. E. White enrolled 15 new members. The ceremony was attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Bexley, Supt. Mrs. Moakes, Cadet Supt. Mrs. Copleston (Eltham), Amb. Officer lYlrs. Paine (104 Division). Miss White expressed thanks to the parents for their co-operation and congra tulated Cadet Officer Mrs. Hill for her efforts in training the Cadets during the year. After certificates and other awards had been distributed by the Area Cadet Officer, the Mayor and Mayoress inspected the para de, and stated they were proud to see such a fine body of youth being trained for such a worthy se rvice to the community and hoped they would continue with the good work.
The Mayor of Stoke Newington, Alderman Watson, a ttended the annual Christmas party of the MILDMAY Ambulance Cadet Division, and spoke of the valuable service rendered by the Brigade during the war. He congratulated the Cadets in following on in the great work. He was very keenly interested in the youth of the country, and anything he could do to further the interests of youth would be an untold pleasure. Area Cadet Officer S. Andrews thanked all present for their interest and asked the Mayor to present a number of awards. The Secretary of the Mildmay Club and his wife (Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Palmer) were thanked for their valuable assis tance in assuring the success of the p arty.
Bed fordshire.-Staff Officer Mrs. Camden officiated at an enrolmen t ceremony of Nursing Cadets of ST. CU THBERT'S and BEDFORD TOWN Divisions and Ambulance Cadets of QUEEN'S PARK Division on December 16 at St. Cuthbert's Church, Bedford. The service was conducted by the Rev. Garrett (Rector of St. Cuthbert's), and later County Commissioner Capt. W. C. Knight inspected the Cadets, including those from the London Road Division.
On December 21 the Cadets of all the BEDFORD Divisions were given a film show at St. Cuthbert's Church Hall, during which County Commissioner Capt. W. C. Knight presented a silver cup to Cadet Derek Snelsdon (Queen's Park Division), who had gained the first Grand Prior's Cadet Badge in the county. County Cadet Officer l\lrs. Hugh McCorquodale thanked Capt. Knight for all the kindness he h ad shown to the Cadets, and spoke of many achievements in the past three years.
Berkshire.-On December 8 the R.M.N.S. Nursing Cadet Division (BEARwoon) held an enrolment ceremony, which was carried out by County Cadet Officer Mrs. A. A. Poole. County Commissioner C. A. Poole afterwards presented awards. The ceremony was at tended by the Captain Superintendent (Capt. A. F. Jackson, R.N.) and Mrs. Jackson.
County Cadet Officer Mrs. Poole officiated at the enrolment ceremony held on December 5 by the HUNGERFORD Nursing Cadet Division. The County Commissioner and County Officer Lady Spickemell attended the ceremony. This is a new Division which was formed by Amb. Officer Miss E. L. Colley, whb has trained the Cadets. At the examination held in November the result was a 100 per cent. pass.
A social and concert for p aren ts and friends was held by the READING TOWN "A" Ambulance Cadet Division on December 21. During the the Sister Crofts Challenge Cup was presented by Dr. Williams (who was accompanied by Mrs. Williams) to the winners, Cadet Sergt. G. Haines and Cadet D. Evans The concert included items by the recently formed bugle band, under Mr. Young. The guests included County Officer H. Skidmore and Mrs. Skid· more, Supt. T. Saddler (Wokingham), Sister V. M. Crofts (Nursing Officer, Reading Central N. Division), officers and members of the Reading Corps and Cadets from the Reading Central Nursing Cadet Division. Blrmingham.-On December 1 a s ale of work was held at Brigade Headquarters by the CITY Cadet Nursing Division. Cadet Supt. Mrs. Thompson and her Division are to be congratulated on the magnificent effort which resulted in a net profit of [90. VicePresiden t Mrs Frew (County Secretary) opened the sale, which was attended by a very large crowd. On D ecemb er 16 Corps Supt. Mrs. Nicol and her staff organised a gift s ervice for the Nursing Cadet Corps. It was held at h eadq uarters and conducted b y
County Cadet Officer the Rev. W H. Hargraves. There was a large attendance and the lesson was read by County Commissioner Sir Bertram Ford. Each Cadet brought a gift and these were arranged around a great Christmas tree. They were to a Il:ursery school in Islington Rowand to the Skin Hospital. Bucking hamshire.-Fourteen Cadets of the HIGH WYCOMBE Ambulance Division rece ived profici ency badges for H andic rafts from t1;eir Councillor S. Littlewood. Corps PreSident Councillor J. R Avery presided at the function, the occasion also being the display of work done by the Cadets whi ch was sold towards Cadet funds. To promote further interest a prize for the best exhibit had been gained by CorpI. Kenneth Patey, who re ceive d it from President Councillor G. H. Brocklehurst (Senior Division). Major M Be achcroft. delivered greetings from Cadets of other Divisions in the county. Area Officer W. J. Lunnon on behalf of the Division expressed thanks to all who had contributed to a successful day. A total of £35 was raised.
Cornw a ll .-Cadets of the PENZANCE Division were recently inspected by County Cadet Officer A. V. Baker, who expressed his satisfaction at the smartness of the members and their equipment, also the practical d emonstrations. An enrolment ceremony followed the inspec tion.
Do rset.-The County Junior Competitions were held a t St. John Headquarters, \Veymouth, where tests for Student Ambulance and Nursing Members and Ambulance and Nursing Cadets were staged. The judges were Asst. Commissioner Dr. C. M. Forbes, County Surgeons R. V. S. Cooper and Laura Maule Home, Div. Surgeons Maule Home and C. A. G. Ward, and County Cadet Officers K. M. Aldridge and Mrs. F. Best. Uniforms were inspected by County Officers E. Paddock and Mrs. K. Martyn. County Commissioner Dr. E. S. Bowes presided at the presentation ceremony, when County VicePresident The Lady Ellenborough presented the cups to the winning teams and savings stamps to each member. The results were: Weymouth Cup," Weymouth Student Ambulance Division; Ashley Cup," Weymouth Student ursing Division; Murray Cup," Branksome Ambulance Cadets; Martyn Cup," Swanage Nursing Cadets. The two" Grant Cups" for Cadets in East Dorset were won by Brariksom e Ambulance and Swanage Nursing Cadets. County Officer A. E. Cox proposed an omnibus vote of thanks Somerset.-County Officer Mrs. Harrison presented certificates and to members of the FROME Ambulance and Nursing Cadet Divisions, whilst County Officer Mrs. Bingham-Hall addressed the parade 011 the future work of St. John. Lady Wilton enrolled new members. Dr. Walker presided and the Rev. T. A Bampton read the St. John prayers. Supt. Smart (Adult Division) thanked the visiting officers. After tea Ambulance Cadets, under Supt. D. S. Moran. gave a demonstration of first aid and stretcher drill.
At CASTLE CARY Nursing Cadet paraded Cadct Supt. Miss Tullett's house when Lady Hobhouse presided. County Officers Miss H arrison and Mrs. Bingham-Hall spoke to the Cadets, whilst Lady Wilton carried out an enrolment ceremony. The Rev. Preb. Kemp read the prayers at the en d of the meeting. Worceste r shire.-A Course for Cadet Officers of the Southern Area was held at Worcester. The subjects of drill, urillorm and forms were taken by Corps Sergt.-Major Preece, Area Cadet Officer Mrs. Lamb and County Cadet Officer Mrs. Hugh Robinson respectively. The course ended with an informal discussion on " The Relationship of St. John Cadets with Youth Clubs." Corps Supt. Mrs. Neligan and Mrs. King, Warden, of the Christopher Whitehead Youth Club, were present.
Eas t Riding of Yorkshire.-A conference for Cadet Officers of the East Riding of Yorkshire was held at Hull on December 1. Staff Officer Miss Longdon (Brigade Headquarters) gave two interesting talks on Careers for Cadets" and Planning Cadet Programmes." Dr. Hermon, of Hessle, spoke on competitions, whilst Miss Burgess (County Camp Advisor to the Girl Guides Association) gave a delightful bour on " C.amping." .Miss Kirby (P.T. Organiser, Hull EducatIOn Authonty) followed with a talk on physical education for Cadets. Others taking part were County Cadet Officers F. R. Charlton and Miss L. F. Leppington, County Cadet Secretary Miss D. S. Carr and Corps Officer Mrs. Moore.
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The following extract of a resolution of thanks passed by both Houses of Parliament on October 30 will be gratifying to the large proportion of the Brigade Members to whom it applies:
"That the thanks of this House be accorded to all those who, as volunteers in peace-time, sacrificed their leisure in order that, when the time came, they could give the greatest possible service to their country.
"That the thanks of the House be accorded to the Police, the Fire Service, the Civil Defence and Hospital Services, and to all those who worked with them in combating the effects of Air Raids; for the relief and comfort they brought to many thousands in suffering and distress; and for their unflinching endurance of hardship and dangers."
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EAST DENBIGHSHlRE. -An interesting ceremony took place at the County Buildings, Wrexham, where :\IIrs. F. W. Morris presented the Wrexham Cadet Ambulance Division, of which she is Hon. President, with the instruments for a drum and bugle band.
Ald. William Aston, President of the Senior Ambulance Division, presid ed, those present including Commissioner Col. Sir Charles Lowther and Lady Lowther, Chief Constable G. T. Guest (Asst. Commissioner), Mr. H. S. Francis, J.P. (Vice-President, Wrexham Division), the Rev. Robert Davies, M.A. (Hon. Chaplain and Vice-President), Div. Surgeon W. Glyn Evans and Mrs Evans, Col. R. C. Roberts and Mrs. Roberts, Corps Supt. P. R. Kent, Mrs. J. W. Jackson, Mrs. T. Roden, Lieut. E. Wilkie (A.C.F.) and Mrs. Wilkie, Ambulance Officer C. A. Smith (Hon. Secretary), and a large number of friends Alderman Aston addressed the cadets, and the Rev. R. Davies dedicated the instruments. In making the presentation Mrs. Morris said it gave her great pleasure to present the instruments which she trusted they would keep in good order. lYlrs. Morris hoped that the roll of the drum would inspire and encourage them to higher efforts. They had started well in becoming cadet members of noble organisation, whose ideals would help them to become good citizens. The bugles and drums were accepted on behalf of the cadets by Cadet Officer G. O. Williams, and a vote of thanks was accorded to Mrs. F. W. Morris by Chief Constab le G. T. Guest. Cadet George Stenett presented Mrs. Morris with a bouquet of flowers, and the fanfare was played by Bandmaster J. Clay, Cadets J. Elliott and T. Small (bugles) and Cadet J. Roden (drum). The Divison paraded under Amb. Officer T. Clayton and the cade ts under Amb. Officer T. Roden. The ceremony over, the band made th e first public appearance by leading the Brigade in the mayoral procession to church.
FLINTSHIRE.-The West Flintshire Corps held an interesting function at Rhyl, at which nearly 400 officers and members of the Llanasa, Glanrafon and District, St. Asaph, Rhuddlan, Prestatyn, Meliden, Dyserth and Rhyl Divisions were present. After a prayer and benediction had been read by the Rev. E. J. Basil Jones, County Commissioner Dr. J. Wells presented warrants to a number of newly appointed officers. Dr. Wells, in his address, said that the Order of St. John taught First Aid and Home Nursing in the correct atmosphere, and his experience enabled him to recognise the value of those subjects. He stressed the view that if First Aid, Home Nursing and 18
Home Hygiene were taught in the schools, there would be far less suffering in the homes of the people. Th e skill attained through a knowledge of Home Nursing provided an ideal to the profession, and the incluslOn of Home Nursmg m school curricula would go a long way towards meetmg the present shortage of trained ?urses.
Asst. Commissioner C. L. HIggs prud tnbute to th e constant interest evinced in tbe activities of th e Corps by the Commissioner, and called upon Cadet Sergt. J. Scowcroft to present to Dr. Wells an inscribed " History of tbe Order of St. John" from tbe Officers, Members and Cadets of the Corps as a token of their esteem and appreciation. Acknowledging the gift, Dr. Wells assured tbem that he had been most pleased to give whatever service he had been ab!e to render. In scribed books were presented also to Cblef Constable A. E. Lindsay (Asst. Commissioner), to Corps Surgeon J. G. Macqueen, and to Mr. C. H. Roberts. A. tation of cigarettes was made to lVIr. C. L. Hlggms m appreci ation of his work.
A handsome silver cballenge cup, the gift of Corps Supt. H. S. Turner, was receiyed for annual competitions among cadets. m West Corps. Special interest was taken m a presentatlOn made by Dr. Macqueen to Mr. W. D. St: Division, the oldest member of the Bngade m Flintshire.
A programme of entertaillment was much enjoyed; and great credit is due to Corps Cadet Officer G. Reece, who was in charge of the arrangements, and with !VIr. Higgs was responsible for the success of the function.
Rhyl Dance.-The Organising Commi ttee of the Dance held at the Queen's Hotel Ballroom, Rhyl, are to be congratulated on the successful arrangements. Many novelty features added to the enjoyment of the large number present. '.
New Division for Dyserth.-Allother milestone m the communal life of Dyserth was reached recently , when warrants of appointment and proficiency certificates were presented to officers and members of the new Ambulance Division formed in Dyserth. By kind permission of the Parish Council, the proccedings were held at the Coronation Hall. COllllty Com missioner Dr. J. Wells and Asst. Commissioners A. Lindsay and C. Higgs were warmly welcomed on behalf of the members by Supt. T. E. Price. Responding-, Dr. Wells said he was very pleased to be there to help inaugurate an ambulance didslOn in Dyserth. He wished the unit every success and hoped that in due time cadet and nursing units would also be formed.
A. E. Lindsay, in presentiug warrants of appointment and certificates, spoke of the great necessit) of first aid in these fast-moving times, quoting instances in which knowledge of the subject had enabled those thus trained to save life. The Chief Constable referred to the increased number of St. John units in Flintshire and said that great credit was due to Dr. Wells and his assistant, Mr. Higgs, who had worked unceasingly in the interests of St. John. The number of division s in the county had risen during the war from seven to twenty-four, and was still increasing. He expressed his pleasure and satisfaction that a regular member of the Police Force was associating himself with thi S work in Dyserth. Mr. Lindsay also paid tribute to Dr. H. S. Bell, the Divisional Surgeon, in whom they had an enthusiastic instructor.
Div. Treasurer O. Selwyn Jones thrullied Dr. Wells, Mr. Lindsay and Mr. Higgs for their support and help.
MONTGOMERYSHIRE.-A large gathering in the Village Hall, Caersws, on December 18, welcomed the Hon. John H. and Mrs. Bruce (Principal Secretary and Comr;n.issioner and Assistant Lady Superintendent for Wales respectively) on the occasion of the opening of tbe Caersws Medical Comforts Depot. Dr. R. Davies-Jones, the Chairman, explained that the project had its birth in the First Aid Class of ladi es who had manned the First Aid Post a t Caersws and at the end of the war had d ecided to form a medical comforts depot. The necessary funds were raised by public appeal and gifts of equipment were received
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from the Montgomeryshire Joint County Committee. The function had been arranged with the object of bringing the availability of the store to the notiee of the residents of the district and nursing associations in the area.
The opening ceremony was performed by the Hon. Mrs. Bruce, who empbas ised the value it would be to the locality. She expressed the hope that the ladies responsible for the Depot would decide to form a Nursing Divi sion of the Brigade; and paid tribute t o the re cord of service of Miss M. J. Thomas, R.R.C., of Tybrith, Caersws, now in her ninetieth year, who qualified for a St. John certificate in 1886 and was recognised by admission to the Order as an Honorary Associate in 1902.
Miss G. E. Davies, C.H., Vice-President of the :'vlontgomery Red Cross, extended a welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce, and Commissioner Dr. R. D. Thom as thanked them for their interest.
The Hon John Bruce, before giving an interesting address on the work of the Order, congratulated Caersws on having the Depot and the MachynlIeth Division on securing a War Organisation ambulance, wlllch was available for inspection. Other speakers included Dr. J. C. Ashton and Div. Supt. W. E. Neale, of the MachynlIeth Division, County Officer H. Radcliffe, Col. G. R. D. Harrison, IVlajor E. IVI. Kinsey, Mrs. E. Richards and Miss Amy George. Caersws Division. -Dr. R. Davies-Jones presided over a s acred concert, held in the Village Hall, on December 2, at wlllch the Hon. John and Mrs. Bruce addressed the large audience. The proceeds were devoted to the funds of the newly formed Caersws Division, of wlllch Dr. Davies-Jones is Surgeon; and he appealed to the public to give all possible support to those who are training to help the community in times of sickness or acciden t.
Maesbrook-Llanymynech Divislons.-A successful fHe was organised in the grounds of Ainsdale H ouse, Maesb rook, by the kind invitation of County Officer H Radcliffe and Mrs. Radcliffe, in aid of local Brigade funds. Through the initiative of Mr. Radcliffe, Ambulance and Nursing Divisions were formed just over a year ago, Mr. R. C. Coffield having been appointed Superintendent of the Ambulance Division while the Nursing Unit is in charge of Mrs. A. f Brown, who was transferred from the Brigade in England. The Fete was opened by Lady Wenlock who supports the Divisions in the capacity of HonorarY President.
GLAMORGAN.-Officers and members of the Aberavon Corps mourn the death of Acting Assistant Commissioner David Thomas, who passed away on November 26. Mr. Thomas h ad endeared himself to Ills Brigade colleagues in the course of his long and devoted service extending back to 1913, when he enrolled in the Bryn Division. After four and half years' service in the R.A .M.C during the Great 'War, Mr. Thomas was appointed Corps Secretary in 1923, and further promoted to Corps Superintendent in 1924, and County Officer in 1927, in wlllch office he served until his appointment in 1940 as Acting Assistant COmmissioner, Aberavon County Area. Members of the Glamorgan Constabulary acted as bearers at the funeral at which five Corps Officers and 50 other ranks paid their last respects.
B0I:t0UGH H. Ware carried out first mspech.on of the Brigade in Newport since. hIS recent a ppomtment as Commissioner on the occasIOn of the annual presentation of service awards and warrants of held at the Brigade He adquarters The COmmIssIOner was accompanied by Asst. COIn?llsslOner.G. J. Rowlands, Corps President W.). T. Collins and MISS Pamela Rees. In welcoming MaJor. Corps Supt. T. J. Raines assured the of the loyalty of all ranks. Major Ware apologIsed for the absence of Viscount Tredegar who was pre,:ented by indisposition from making the presentatIOns. After reference to the services rendered by.the Newport (Mon.) Corps on the home front in actrng as stretcher bearers upon the arrival of battle trains, as guides for wounded service men between hospitals, as prisoner-of-w ar friends; and In many other directions, he referred to the future programme as of no less importance in the interest of the public. Mr. Collins expressed pleasure at the presen ce of so many cadets on parade.
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Mr. H. M. Hinds. - We regret to announce the death of Mr. H M. Hinds on December 1. Mr. Hinds was honorary secretary of the Oxfordshire County Centre of the Association since its inception, and he devoted himself 'w holehearted ly to its furtherance. In th e 1944 New Year Honours he was awarded the M.B.E . for services rendered to th e First Aid movement.
Colonel A. C. Connell.- We regr et to learn of the death of Colonel A . C Connell, T.D., F.R.C.S., Ch.M., Presiden t of the Sheffield Corps, Brigade At-H om e. He was a willing worker and often gave instructive addresses to members, his last talk being to the L.M.S Nur Sing Division late last year. He had been connected with the Corps for 46 year s, and at his funeral members of the Brigad e paid their last tributes to a passing colleague.
Mrs. Batt.-\Ve regret to announce the death of Supt. (R.) Mrs. Batt, for man y years Superintendent of the Readin g Nursing Division. Officers and members of the Reading Ambulance and Nursin g Corps formed a guard o f honour at the funeral, and among those present were Asst. Commissioner F. A . C. Jarvis (representing the Commissioner), and County Officer Miss D. K. Gibbons (representin g the County Superintendent).
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INTERESTING CASE RE PORTS
CASE REpORT No. 290.-The Officer-inCharge of the County of Kent S . J.A.B. reports the efficient performance of first aid by a member of the Northfieet Division in the following difficult circumstances:
At 12.45 p.m. on September 27 a call was received from the police at Divisional Headquarters that an old man (eet. 73) had fallen over a 90-foot cliff.
Driver B. Hiller at once proceeded in the ambulance to the scene of the accident, and found that the patient had lodged 20 feet from the top of the cliff, his fall having been broken by a tree. With the aid of the police, he managed to reach the patient by going up a recent fall of chalk; and after examination he treated him for shock and fractured neck of femur. Meanwhile, Supt. Farley of the Gravesend Division and Pte. T. Thompson arrived, and succeeded in getting patient on (and in tying him to) the stretcher. Then finding it impossible to pull the stretcher to the top of the cliff, the rescuers lowered it down the cliff and so removed patient to hospital. The time taken from the receipt of the call to the arrival of ambulance at hospital was two hours.
COMMENT.-This report win s for the above-named members of the Brigade cordial congratulations on the resourcefulness which they displayed in the rescue of a patient in difficult surroundings, and on the skill with whic h they transported him quickly to hospital.-N.C.F.
CASE REpORT No. 291.-The Officer-inCharge of the County of Surrey S.J.A.B. reports the efficient performance of first aid by the Superintendent of the Godstone Division in the following circumstances:
At 11.20 on November 2 a motor cyclist informed Divisional Superintendent R. Symonds that another motor cyclist had met with a serious accident at the foot of Godstone Hill. Accordingly
he dressed without a moment's delay, collected his first aid kit, and proceeded on the back of the motor cycle to the scene of accident, after asking his wife to telephone T jSergt Cornish and ask him to bring the ambulance.
On arrival at the accident, Div Supt. Symonds found the cyclist fully conscious and lying in the centre of the lane with his left foot severed at the ankle except for one ligament, and bleeding freely from the stump. He sent the cyclist (who had conveyed him to the scene of the accident) to some cottages nearby, as he realised that the tank of the motor cycle might explode at any moment and cover the patient and himself with burning petrol. Also he succeede d in applying an improvised tourniquet to the popliteal artery in spite of the pain suffere d by patient, and of the intense heat, the effects of which he sought to minimise by holding his overcoat as a shield for the patient and himself.
Helpers were' quickly available from tbe cottages, and Div. Supt. Symonds asked them to drag away the burning cycle and drop it into a ditch out of harm's way. He then dressed the stump, and shortly afterwards the Caterham Ambulance arrived. The patient was loaded on the stretcher with the minimum of discomfort and conveyed to hospital, where the authorities :were expecting him, thanks to a warnmg by telephone, and the house surgeon commented favourably on the efficiency of the improvised tourniquet. Later enquiries elicited the facts that patient underwent an operation, that his leg had been amputated below the knee, and that he was making good progress towards recovery.
COMMENT..-The facts being as stated, it only remazns to congratUlate cordially Div. SUP.t. R. !?ymonds on the successful 'f!'La. nner zn. whzch he treated a seriously 'tn,Jured patzent and to this end organised hts band of wilting helpers.-N.C.F.
QU ESTIONS A ND ANSWERS
Hoomorrhage from Tooth Socket indicated while bleeding is present. ConseM.P. (Finchley).-Please tell me if the quently, it is not an exception to the rule presence of a blood clot in the socket of a of not disturbing blood clots.-N.C.F. tooth is an exception to the rule with reference to not disturbing a clot when Bleeding from Palm of Hand present in a wound. The instructions to N.W. New Zealand).plug the socket would appear to suggest Please explam why the St. John sling is this. advocated in the Textbook for all cases
A blood clot is the evidence of Nature's of arterial bleeding from the palm. efforts to seal the wound, and so to stop both The St. John sling is advocated for cases the escape of bl?od and also the entrance of of arterial bleeding from the palm because germs. Pluggzng a tooth socket is only it is difficult to control the bleeding unless 22
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th6 fibr ou s layer (or fascia) of the palm is re laxed. You will appreciate the existence of this fibrous layer when you rememb er wh at the schoolboy instinctively does when he is about to be caned on the hand. He clenches his teeth and stretches out his fingers to their full extent, thus bringing into action the fibrous layer of his palm for his protection. With arterial bleeding from the palm, therefore, it is essential to bend the elbow and to keep the raised hand well supported in a St. John sling .-N .C.F
Signs and Symptoms of Shock
H.L. (Clapton).-In its description of fainting (syncope) the Textbook in the second paragraph on p. 165 reads: " Th e signs are--the patient turns giddy and falls ... " Personally I think that th e introductory words should be " The signs and symptoms are ... "
Now I want your comments on my suggestion; and I thank you in anticipation of your kind reply.
Tut / Tut / / What next? If you refer to the definitions of " signs" and "symptoms" on pp. 18 and 19 of the Textbook you will find that signs are differences from the normal which can be noted by the direct use of the senses; and that symptoms are sensations of the patient which he can, if conscious, describe. If you now look again at the paragraph to which you direct attention you will find that all the six points tabulated therein are signs and not symptoms. In short, only in the first point is there any suggestion of a symptom, namely the statement that the patient may turn giddy. To the first aider, however, this is of minor importance as compared with the fact that a fainting patient may, if he is on his fe et, suddenly fall on the ground.-N.C.F.
Epilepsy
R.T. (Cardiff).-The question as to what happens in epilepsy has always interested me; and I shall be grateful if you will kindly amplify the explanation given on p. 160 of the Textbook.
Epilepsy is a disease characterised by recurring attacks oj sudden and brief disturbances oj the function of the brain, and heralded by sudden and complete loss of consci ousness in consequence of which the patient usually falls to the ground, whence come the old English names of " Falling Sickness" and " Falling Evil."
The effects oj the disturbances of the brain vary considerably. When severe, they involve the motor centre of the brain and produce convulsions, which are "involun tary contractions of the vo luntary muscles of the body and limbs," this variety being sometimes called "Grand Mal." When less severe, the loss of consciousness may be 24
momentary and associated with (or without) a fall-th is variety beiJlg so'meti me s called " Petit Mal." Incidentally, the outstanding feature of the disease is the sudden and complete loss of consciousness; and it is noteworthy that among all the diseases named in the Textbook as being accompanied by unconsciousness, Epilepsy is the only one in which such loss of consciousness is both sudden and complete. With all the others the insensibility is more or less complete. -N.C.F.
Silvester's Artificial Respiration
D.M. (Plaistow).-Please tell me what path is traced by the elbows of the patient when we seek to produce expiration during the performance of Silvester's method of artificial respiration. I have always understood that they should trace an arc forwards, downwards and inwards in relation to the patient's body. This seems to me the correct interpretation of the instructions of the Textbook (p. 157) -" forwards, downwards and inwards."
Recently, however, I was told that they merely retrace the path which they took in the movement to produce inspiration, namely, in an arc sideways with the elbows almost touching the ground throughout. Your kind comments will be appreciated. Your interpretation of the instructiOfts of the Textbook is correct. In short, if Silvester's method is performed correctly, the patient is put on the stretch when his elbows-after being brought through an arc outwards, upwards and towards operator (OUT)-are pressed firmly on the ground above his head in the production of inspiration, and if the said "patient" be fully conscious he will raise himself on his heels to lessen the straill.
It is a very common error to carry the patient's upper limbs as you say "in an arc sideways with elbows almost touchi'ng the ground." Those who carry out the movement in this way never press the patient's elbows on the ground, and neve1' put the patient on the stretch. In short, they rely on the downward pressure on the thorax in the production of expiration, whereas the prime object of Silvester's method is to enlarge the chest wall in imitation (and production), oj inspiration, which is the exact opposite of the Schafer method.
-N.C.F.
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The judges were Dr. M. M. Scott (team) and Dr. E. S. Abraham (Individual), and both congratu lated the teams on t heir excellent performances. City" A " Team gained 331 marks, being 27t ahead of M "A," with the City W.A.P.C. team but a further two marks behind. Supt. Robertson expressed thanks to the Judges for their assistance and the guests. Sir Hugh Turnbull (COIDIDlsslOner, CIty) presented the trophy to his team and thanked Supt. Robertson for his hospitality. Those present included D. A. C. Hannaford, Capt. Griffiths (City), Supt. Lucas (City), Co=andant W. Penman, and. Asst. mandant Major A. C. White Knox (Clty Speclals), Mr. D. G Montieth (Competition Secretary, Order of St. John), Col. Orrett (British Guiana Police), and many others.
L " Division.-Six teams competed ill the annual divisional competitions held on December 13, when Dr. Abraham (team) and Corps Supt. S. F. Edwards (individual) judged the work done. The tests were well handled, although treating a patient suffering from a fractured spine on a table, ",'ith subsequent removal, was an unusual occurrence. Carter Street "B" team, with 313 marks out of 360, gained first plnce, being followed by Bri;'{ton (267) and Carter Street" A (258).
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