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FOR WALES THE ST. JOHN MODEL
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VOL. 17. NO.7- J U L Y, 1944
At the time of penning these words, flying bombs are fa lling on Southern Eng land; and yet, in spite of this, the work of our Or.ganisation goes on without interruption Men and women, night and day, are at theIr posts ready for any emergency which' may arise. Many have been in the thick of the destruction caused by these missi les; many have rendered that service expected of them; some, unfort u nately, have paid the full price for their unselfishness, and we mourn their loss. On numero u s occasions members have been warned that extra help may be needed at l ocal hospitals, rest centres, and medical aid posts . And in every case such calls have been answered with p r omptitude and courage; without thought of self-preservation; without hesitation.
O n ce again, the St. John Movement has proved its worth. Once again the tr aditions of the Oldest Order of Chivalry have been uphel d. No one knows when these missil es will arr i ve or where, but there can be no doubt that our members are ever -ready to do what is in their power to hel p suffering humanity, as did the Knights of Ol d. Many letters have been received from those who have been unfortunate, a n d to whom assistance h as been given by members. They speak highly of the wo r k done; and we i n turn wo ul d li ke to extend our thanks to members who, although in some cases a r e themselves affected, give that help which means so much to those in distress.
BIRTHDAY HONOURS
Amo n g tht> Birthday Hono u rs bestowed by H.M. the King, were the fo ll owing to membe r s of the Order , the Association and the Brigade :-
Earldom: ' T h e Visco u nt H alifax, K.G., O.B.E.: Colonel George Mackie, D .S.O., G.C.S. I. , G.C.I.E., P.C. T.D., M .D .; Jigel Corb et F l et ch e r , Knight Batchelor: E u stace J ames M .A., M.B. (S u rgeon-in -Ch i e f ); St ew art M isse n den . O.B.E.; Charl es Edwards Henry Perowne.
St u a r t Fairweather, C I.E. M.B.E. : The Countess Bea u cham p; Lt.
K.C.M.G.: The Ho n . Sir Wi ll iam Hor - Col onel Will iam Blackwood, D.S. O. , wood. M.B. (Co unt y Commissio n er , Cornw all
G.B.E.: St ell a, Dowage r Marc h ioness of S. J .A.B.); Mrs. Gwendo li n e N i ta R ead i n g, D. B .E Wall ace (District Supt., Nor t h e rn Ir e -
K.B.E.: Harol d L eslie B oyce, M.P. l and, S. J .A.B.); J oseph A lb e rt Stuar t
D.B.E.: Mi ss D oris '\iVini f r ed Beal e, Nayl or (Co u nty Officer , Co unty D own , RR C. S· l A.B.).
C.B.E.: Maj or L y n do n H enry Morr is, B.E.M.: Mrs . I vy K n ox (S up t., Cole-
M. C. r a in e Jursin g Divisi on , S. J A B.) ;
M.V.O.: Alfred T r ego Butle r , M.C. Her b ert E P ri ce (Div S ecr e t a r y, Kaiser-I-Hind Gold Medal: L ady J. S . Fr y & So n , Ltd ., D ivis i on ); A . A k e d
D ow. (P r esi d en t , B ac u p Co rp s, S. J .A. B .).
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His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to sanction the follow i ng Promotions i n, and Appo i ntment s to, The Venerable Order of the Hospttal of St . John of Jeru s al em .
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF KNIGHT William Arthur Hagell.
Lieut.-General Sir Alexander Hood, K.C B., C B.E., Will iam Henry Sharpe KH.P. (from Commander) Edward Mitchell. Francis Carr Bottomley, O.B.E., M.D. (from Com- Frank Vernon Wilkinson . mander). William John Edgson.
William Stewart, M D. (from Commander). John William Fairburn. FOR ADMISSION TO THE GRADE OF KNIGHT Thomas Joseph Coakley, M.B.
The Rt. Hon. Nicholaas Jacobus De Wet John Whinray. FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF Joseph Watson. COMMANDER (BROTHER ) George Frederick Allen. Stewart Henry Perowne Cyril Lewendon.
Lieut.-Colone l Alexander Hubert Barclay, D S O., M.C. Thomas Marshall Brooks.
Lieut.-Colonel William Ernest Pringle, M.C. George Robertson Lipp, M.C., M.B. (All from Officer) George Parkin FOR ADMISSION TO THE GRADE OF Francis Lewis. COMMANDER (BROTHER ) William Parsons.
Major-General Frederick Vavasour Broome Witts, Lewis, Gross. C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C J ohn Withington. FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF James David Dobson. COMMANDER (SISTER ) Kenneth Gordon Salmon, M.B., M.RC.S., L.RC.P.
Lady Anastasia V,'ernher Walter Samuel Clutterbuck.
Doris Cecil, Miss H ayes Peter Hamilton Stewart, M.B. (From Officer). Albert Sykes. FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF FOR ADMISSION TO THE GRADE OF OFFICER (BROTHER ), ASSOCIATE SERVING BROTHER
Charles Porter
William Arthur Powell.
Albert Preston
William Henry Care.
Captain Thomas Charles Augustus Sweetnam, M C.
Captain Fleetwood William Porter Sullivan, M.C.
Joseph Patrick Flavin.
Josiah Stranaghan Harbinson, M.B.
(All from Serving Brother).
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF OFFICER (BROTHER )
Mr. Justice Frank Wilfred Holder.
Dr. Seemampillai Francis CheUappah, O.B.E.
The Hon. Thomas Burdett Money-Coutts.
The Rev. Canon Thomas Joseph James, M.C. (SubChaplain)
Gerald Leedam.
Major Charles Edward Bull, M B.E., D.C.M., RA.M.C
Edward Gerrard Garstang.
Tathaniel Caine, M.D.
The Hon. Randal Hugh Vivian Smith.
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF ASSOCIATE OFFICER (BROTHER )
Jacob Spanjer
Barnett Stitcher (Both from Serving Brother).
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF OFFICER (SISTER )
Jessie ,Miss McMillan
Dorothy, Miss Mavrojani.
Eliza Ann, Miss Everett, A.RR.C (All from Serving Sister).
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF OFFICER (SISTER )
Cornelia Bonte Sheldon, Mrs. Elgood, C.B.E., M.B.
Annie Rosa, Mrs. Fitzpatrick. FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING BROTHER
Kenneth Dobing Bean, M.B.
Robert Samuel Dodd.
William Jackson.
Xorman Spencer Mumby.
Eric Matthew MacAlpiue, M.B.
Cyril Dale Hough, !lLD.
Claude Edward Heywood.
Charles Day.
Frederick Biddlecombe Fleming.
Harry Saul Schofield.
Charles Ben Blacker.
Henry Valentine Parker.
H enry Fawcett Rankine.
Ronald John Gristock.
William Wood Darlington.
Victor Fowell Ryan, M.RC.S., L.RC.P.
Isaac Lipsedge, M.B. FOR ADMISSION TO THE GRADE OF SERVING SISTER
Margaret, Dr. Swete. Edith, Mrs. Pontefract. Dorothy Mary, Mrs. Williams. Hannah, Mrs. Leyden. Alice, Miss Wells. Elizabeth, Agnes Mrs. Scarborough. Edith, Mrs. Carrington. Barbara, Miss Sibelle Louisa Winifred, The Hon. Mrs. Crossley. Bertha, Miss Wood. Mabel Ellen, Miss Abbott.
Lettice Mary, Mrs. Wilson Filmer. Helen Beatrice, Mrs. Mitchel!. Kate Alice, Miss Cleasby
Evelyn Florence, Miss Milne. Elizabeth Louisa, Mrs. Taylor. Muriel Anne, Mrs. Bayley. Dorothea Esther, Miss Whitehead. Edith Annie, Miss Chambers.
PRIORY FOR WALES FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF KNIGHT
Daniel Daniel (from Commander).
Colonel Sir Robert William Herbert Watkin Williams Wynn, K.C.B., D.S.O., T.D. (from Commander).
Major Sir William Cope, Bt., K.C., T.D. (from Officer). FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF COMMANDER (BROTHER )
The Marquess of Anglesey, G.C.V.O. (from Officer). FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF COMMANDER (SISTER )
Lilian L_ady B eynon, M.B.E. FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF OFFICER (BROTHER )
John Mervyn Bond.
Joshua James Davies.
Phillip Thomas MarshaU.
William Rees Matthews
Charles Edward Chamberlain Palmer. John Isaac Pepperell. Walter Price. (All from Serving Brother).
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF OFFICER (BROTHER )
The Lord Aberdare.
George Albert Gibbs
Harold Bowen Meredith.
Herbert Henry Merrett.
Henry James Pe acock.
Charles Henry Tait.
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Oliver Cuthbert Purnell, C.B.E.
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF OFFICER (SISTER )
Dorothy, Lady Twiston Davies. FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF OFFICER (SISTER )
The Marchioness of Anglesey.
The Lady Raglan. '
I\'est Jessie, Mrs. Gerald Stoneham, M.B.E. YOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING BROTHER
Charles Beavan.
Thomas Morton Brookes.
Stanley George Budd, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.
Robert McLuckie Carmichael, M.B.
Harry Davies.
John Alban Davies, L.M.S.S.A.
Edwin Archibald Davy.
Tudor Edwards.
William Trevor Edwards.
William Glanffrwd Evans.
Arthur Herbert Havard.
Charles Leonard Higgs.
Cyril Benjamin Jacob.
Thomas John Jenkins.
John Frederick Jones.
John Rees Jones.
Thomas Lewis.
Thomas Wilfred Osborn.
Edwin Peters.
John Rees.
Stanley Horace Noble Sharp.
Morgan Gwynfor Thomas. FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF ASSOCIATE SERVING BROTHER
Samuel Bloom, M.B., F.RC.S. FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING SISTER
"Gwendoline Irene HGmer, Mrs. Hirst.
Mary. Elizabeth, Mrs. Jones. Maud, Mrs. Prothero.
Annie Mary, Mrs. Russell. Mary Anne, Mrs. Stephens.
'Ve much regret to announce the death of Lieut.-Colonel The Lord Herbert Scott, C.:\1.G., D. '.0., a Knight of the Order. Also The Lord Da \ ies, a Knight of the Order.
i\Ir. George T. Foxon. an Officer of the Order and Commandant of the City of Special Constabulary since J aIlUary, 1934 , died on June 18.
Supt. G. \Y . Foster of the \Vhlttl esey Ambulance Division died on June 8. He was one of the pioneers of the St. John Movement in \Vhittlesey and was placed in charge of the Section in 193.1 He was promoted to III 1935 and under his l eadershIp the dIVISIOn purchased two secondhand ambulances and later a new one which still runs to-day on a basis.
The City of London Branch arranged a very interesting talk on June 12 , the speaker being Dr. Curhs who took for his subject "Venereal Diseases." An instructive film preceeded the talk, whIch was followed by' questions the large audience. Those present mcluded Dr. White (M.O.H .), Canon Gillingham, Lucas (City Police) and many other tors. Mr. Lang (secretary) arranged thIS talk and was thanked for his services.
By DR . .W. P. KENNEDY
In every first aid book and at every lecture the student meets the words, " Stop bleeding first" or " Treat heemorrhage at once." It is a first rule of first aid. But like all important rules baldly stated, it needs explanation .and expansion.
The word "serious" is sometimes included and is always understood. If a man has a badly broken leg without heemorrhage and at the same time a small cut on his finger from which a little blood is oozing, clearly it is more important to treat the fracture than the tiny cut. One must apply common sense to the interpretation of even simple rules But when the patient is losing blood freely, treatment of this injury takes priority over any others. '\That is the reason for this?
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Blood is a living fluid. Th.ough it is a liquid, it is just as much a living tissue' as muscles, glands, bones or skin. Its most important function is to carry oxygen which is essential for the life of the body as a whole and for the parts of the body individually. If any organ is deprived of its proper supply of oxygen it immediatelly fails to carry out its particular functions. This fact explains all the signs and symptoms of bleeding such as weakness, fall in temperature, confusion and unconsciousness and so on.
In addition the blood carries waste; first, the carbon dioxide which is produced by using up oxygen, and which is got offthrough the lungs; and second, numerous other waste products which are excreted through the kidneys as urine and through the skin as sweat. The blood transports food from the digestive system all round the body and also distributes water to the organs. It spreads heat evenly throughout the organs.
The blood has an important defensive function. A scratch soon becomes sealed by clotting which blqcks the hole, keeping the blood in' and the germs out. The same thing occurs in large r wounds though the process longer. If germs do to rret into the body through the protective of the skin, the white cells of the blood attack and neutralise them, while complicated chemical substances make the toxins of the germs harmless. Sometimes, of course, the invading forces are too strong and then some sort of illness re su lts.
On June 15, Mrs. Gwendoline Priestwood, a member of the J?rigade Overse.as, ga ve a talk on her experiences in OccupIed territory and her subsequent escape, to a large audience at the Overseas Leagu e, London.
Col. J. L. Sleeman, Chief. CommlsslOner, Brigade Overseas, introduclllg the speaker, said: When the war came to Hong Kong we had 1,400 members and the majority fell into Japanese hands. Slllce then a veil of secrecy has prevented ',ls from ascertaining the names of those shll surviving, except in a few rare Very few have managed to escape. It IS therefore with great I introduce Mrs. Priestwood, a member of those Hong Kong Nursing Divisions, who ?y great courage and fortitude and at Immense hazard succeeded in escape. Mrs. Priestwood first referred to .her residence in the Far East and emphasIsed the fact that for 18 days the Services withstood the attacks of the enemy. She told how her house had been bombed and how she, with others, some 3,000, were placed in a prison camp. A 4-roomed bungalow contained 47 persons who were left to fend for themselves. Food was poor and scanty. After getting thinner and thinner she decIded to escape but other residents tried to dissuade her. But her mind was made up and on looking round found an Englishman, who stood some 6 feet and belonged to the Police Force. Fortunately, Mrs. Priestwood had smuggled in a map and compass whilst the man had a Colt. Jewelry was sold and money obtained. Equipment was. got together bit by bit, until the day arnved for the attempt. Mrs. Priestwood caused great amusement when she told of the number of garments she wore; and the remarks of her escort. Crawling under barb ,vire, hiding from soldiers, travelling by night, hiding by day, always the alert for the unexpected; all this had at last its reward thanks to the help received from a Chinese fisherman who, at great risk and refusing to accept payment, conveyed them across the harbour to .the mainland. Here, her escqrt stayed behind, and for two-thirds of the journey she completed on her own. At last she met Marshall Lee who gave great help in getting her away from China to India, she shipped. on a freighter to Amenca. She was looking forward to the time when all the prisoners would again be free. Mrs. Copland-Griffiths (Superintendentin-Chief, Brigade Overseas) thanked Mrs. Priestwood for her interesting and thrilling account; Lady Louis Mountbatten (Superintendent-in-Chief, Brigade AtHome) adding thanks on behalf of the Home Brigade.
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Cadet Illustrated Review. Copies of this publication are now available from the Stores Department, price I s. 6d. , postage 2d.
No. 1 District. -The second annual sports day of the Northern Cadets was held on June 17, at Palmer s Green. Those taking part were by Col. Sir Edwin King (Libranan of the Ord.er) who was accompanied by Lady Klllg (President of the and Nursing Division). ASSIstant CommlsslOner Capt. W. A. Rees receiv.ed. the guests, being supported by DIstnct Officers Collins (in charge of arrangements), Hart, Mrs. Rayner and 1\11rs. Burns, Area Cadet officers Andrews and Miss Cleas by. Those present included District Supt. Miss 'Workman, Lady Waleran (Staff Officer to Chief Officer Nursing Cadets). The Mayor and Mayoress of Southgate (Ald. Westlake and Dr. Westlake) and other local Officials. For the second year in succession Rickmansworth .Ambulance Cadets gained the champion hip award. The Boys first aid competition was won by Tottenham and the Girls by Palmer's Green. These were judged by District Officer Pitts and Supt. Miss Vickary. Lady King presented the awards.
Berkshire.-On e new Ambulance and three new Nursing Cadet Divisions have been registered, making seven Ambulance and nine Nursing Divisions in the County.
Reading Ambulance and Nursing Cadets have been given the use of the swimming baths at Reading School. Special instructions are being given and an exaI1lination will be held to enable Cadets to qualify for the Life Saving Badge.
Essex.-The sum of £17 was raised by the Manningtree Nursing and the Dedham Ambulam:e Cadets through combined efforts at two entertainments. The training was carried out by the officers, Cadet Supt. M. G. Kerry and Amb Officer Hitchcock.
Hampshire.- Lt.-Col. W. H. Palmer inspected the Cadets of Alresford at their first public appearance, when a display of drill, first aid, sketches and games was presented in the Town Hall. Five new members were enrolled and Col. Palmer paid tribute to Amb. Officer C. G. Jelley, who is assisted by Cadet Officer S. S. Dean, whose enthusiasm and hard work had been witnessed in the splendid programme
A team from each of the five Nursing Cadet Divisions of the Bournemouth Corps entered a First Aid Quiz, which was judged by Dr. H. 1. Marriner. Kinson gained first place with Boscom be runnersup. County Area Cadet Officer Miss 1.
Holt presented each luember of the winning team with a copy of Col. King's " Knights of St J ohn," and also presented a Grand Prior's Cadet Badge to Cadet Patricia Hamilton-Bent (Boscombe) togethe r with numerous Badge certificates. Hertfordshire. -Ten boys of the Hoddesdon Cadet Division, under 'Cadet Officer Cobb, held a 3-day camp at Roydon, during Whitsum.
Northampton. -Some 50 members of the N orlhampt01'/, Corps Nursing Cadet parade on the occasion of the Empire Youth Sunday; while 60 members were present at the-Annual Empire Day Parade. when Mr. J. F. Wolfenden (Headmaster of Uppington School and Chairman of the National Youth Council) took the sa lute at the march past of 2,901 repres entatives of Youth organisations.
Rothwell Ambulance and Nursing Cadets recently added a further record of activities when, during Jun e 11 to June 17, a week of varied activities were held. The week was opened on June 11 by the Earl of Spencer who, accompanied by Countess Spencer ,County Commissioner Dr. E. W. Shaw, County Supt. Mrs. 1. J ennings, County and Corps Staff, and local civi c representatives, inspected the Cadets and presented awards. The following events were held: Whist Drive, Drill and demonstration of first aid and home nursing and an inspection by County Cadet Officer Mrs. R. G. Shaw, football match between Ambulance and ursing Cadets, dramatic entertainment, cricket match, and finally a grand variety concert. The week was a great success, the arrangements being made by Cadet Supts. S. Austin and Mrs. Austin . Shropshi re. - County Commissioner Col. Eames judged the Senior, and County Supt. Miss Corser the Junior competitions for cups presented by County Cadet Officer Mrs . Downer and Miss Corser. Shrewsbury No.1 (leader Cadet Corpl. Sheila Downer) won the Senior event, and Harlescott (leader Cadet Bessie Beadell) the junior. The cups and prizes were presented by County Surgeon F. H. Edwards. County Officer Capt. T. H. Evans organised the competitions.
Somerset -A one-day conference on Physical Training was recently held at Eastover School, Bridgwater, when over 100 officers, N.C O.'s and Cadets of Nursing Division attended. County Supt. Dr. Danby presided supported by County Cadet Supt. Mrs. Bricknell, County Officer Mrs. Vivian-Neal and Country Secretary Mrs. Ransom. The programme was organised by Vice-president of Cadets Miss M. A. Smith (County Organiser for Physical Training in Somerset) in conjunction with Mrs. Bricknell. Demonstrations
were given by N.C.O.'s and Cadets, including national dances, indoor games, etc. Asst. Commissioner Wevell, extended thanks to the Organiser, and Local Authority in Bridgwater, the Bridgwater Nursing Division and the County Officerr:: and Staff for their great assistance.
Surrey. - The final of the Blades Cup Competition, Nursing Cadets, was held at Guildford when three teams from the Western Area and three from the Eastern Area competed before County Officer F. A. Trott. Staff Officer Lady Waleran and County Supt. Mrs. Thomas judged the uniforms. Asst. Commissioner Flavin presided at the presentation ceremony and welcomed Miss V. Cunard (Chief Officer Nursing Cadets) who presented the trophy and individual prizes and gave an inspiring talk to the Cadets present. County Cadet Officer Mrs. Charrington was in charge of the evene and those present included Asst. Commissioner Col. James, County President Lady Harcourt, County Cadet Officer Harris, and other members of the County Staff. Guildford gained first place with Redhill and Reigate No. 1 runners-iup.
Sussex. -The County Cadet Competitions, held at Horsham, resulted as follows: Ambulance Cadets; Sussex Championship Chichester; West Sussex Championship, Chichester; East Sussex Championship, Portslad e. ursing Cadets: Sussex Championship Patch am ; 'Nest Sussex Championship, Patcham; East Sussex Championship, Hove. The judges included County Commissioner D. Bryce, Asst. Commissioner Trotter, District Officer Noble and County Officer Pile for the Ambulance Cadets and Miss Cunard (Chief Offic,er Nursing Cadets), County Supt. Miss Hubbard, Staff Officer Mrs. Cheyney, and County Cadet Officer Miss Trill for the girls. The Countess of Bessborough presented the prizes.
Worcestershire. -County Cadet Officer Mrs. Hugh Robinson enrolled the first 15 Cadets of the Lye Nursing Division. Asst. Commissioner D. M. Chapman presided supported by County Officers MFS. G. Porter, and \i\Tinbow, Cadet Supt. Mrs. E. Price, officers of the adult division including Mrs. Marten the President.' The enrolment ceremony 'was followed by a demonstration. Cadet Supt. Mrs. Price thanked those present for the success of the evening.
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.R. Yorks. - Members of the Wakefield Nursing Cadets, under Cadet Supt. Miss Clinker, raised £80 for the" Salute the Soldier" week by holding a Garden Fete in the delightful garden of Kettlethorpe Hall, kindly l oaned by Major and Mrs. Greaves, which was opened by Area County Cadet Officer Mrs. Beverley. 151
Area Cadet Officer l\Irs. Aylubyd enro1led 16 members in the Wetherby Cadet .r ursing Division. Those present included District Officers l\Irs. Lodge and MiSS Unthank and adult divisional officers, also Cadet Supt. Basleigh and Cadet Officer :Miss Baines.
Several of the older Cadets are faithful collectors for the" Penny-a-,\Veek " Fund and at the recent Flag Day collected one quarter of the town's total. Other Cadets assist with the Regional Blood Transfusion Service at Leeds. Eleven prizes were won by members competing in the Youth Sports Day. The are ing for a first aid the pnze for the winning team lbemg a silver cup presented by the Committee of the Nursing Diyision.
H.R.H. The Princess Royal, who was received by Mrs. Norton, Commissioner H. L. Thorton, Asst. Commissioner Dr. K. H. Beverley, District Supt. Mrs. Birbeck, County Cadet Officer Mrs. Beverley and other supporting officers with the Lord Bishop of Sheffield, paid a return yisit to Worsborough and District, and after inspecting members of the W orsborough and District Nursing Division witnessed the enrolment ceremony of 48 Cadets of the '\Yorsborough and '\iVakefield Nursing Cadet Divisions (Cadet Supt. Mrs Wainwright and Miss Clinker). The Cadet Badges were presented by Her Royal Highness, who also presented a Brigade Flag to the local Cadet division, this being the gift of Mrs. Norton, Vicepresident No. 13 Area ,v.A.D. A display of physical training was 'given by junior Cadets and the formation of the St. J ohn Cross by senior Cadets.
Following these ceremonies The Princess Royal inspected a Youth Rally and took the salute at the march past of nearly 1,000 representatives of all the Youth Groups of the district Cadets formed several companies of the parade, which was under the command of Major H. Henningway (Corps Supt. Worsborough and District Corps).
D e rby shir e .-The Derby Cadet Ambulance Division ran a successful concert in aid of their Socia! Fund. The artists, all of whom gave their services, included an orchestra of 20 performers. Admission was by programme and even these were printed free of charge.
The Rev. A. Sewell, Chapl ain to the Order, appointed in 187 1, will be 103 years of age in October, He takes a keen interest in post-war reconstruction a n d health services, but is prouQ to boast that he has not consulted a doctor for two years.
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KILLED
r rivate P. Greenslade (Honiton Division), in Bunna. .
Private S. N. Nott (Carchff Emergency Ambulance Division), with the RA.F. Robert Tarling (Cromer Division), with the RA.F.
James Nevdand (Cromer Disviion), 'with the RA.l\I.C.
Derek A. Bird (Cromer Division), ,'lith the RA.F.
Corporal Raymond '\iVilliam alvacre (Brighton Town Division), with the RA.M.C. (Airborne), (previously reported missing).
Private '\iV Morgan (Winlaton and District Division), whilst attending his officer on Dover Patrol Boat, RA.F.
Private John Colley (Fishponds Division), with the RN. Corporal C. 'Waller (Sutton Division), with the RA.F.
Private A. Clark (Southgate Division), with the RA.i\'LC.
Private Henry George Proctor (L.P.T.B Corps), "with the RN. (missing, presumed killed)
Private E. Helme (Lancashire District), with the R.r .
Private B. Ringham (March Ambulance Division) with the Norfolk Regiment.
Sergt. Jack Tinkler (Skipton Division) with the RA.l\I.C.
Private A. E. Leslie (East Ham Division) with the RA.F. as Sergeant-AirGunner.
Private Stephen Elgar Troman (Shipley Division) in Italy .
Private H. G. Dibble (W. H. Smith and Sons' Division) with the RA.O.C.
Private H. W. Bly (Dagenham Division) with the RA.M.C . at sea.
Cadet D. Thom (Croydon Cadet Division) while serving as a Lieutenant in the RA. in North Africa.
Privates J. Leach and J. Dinsdale (Weymouth Division) whilst an duty during enemy activity.
Private A. G. Davis (Luton Town Division) reported missing on June 2, 1944.
FouND.-Ambulance Sister's Black Felt Hat, at St. John's Gate, London. Owner should apply to Stores Department.
Medallion No. 169238, at Upton Wirral. Owner can obtain same on application to Supt Mrs. C. Bouchier, Longlands, South Drive, Upton, Cheshire.
LosT.-Medallion No. 28 148 7 , between Charlton and Wool wich Arsenal , together Wlth 15 Labels and gold chain attached.
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HEADQUARTER NOTES the Marchioness of Milford Haven, County vVe regret to announce the death of Vice-President the Lady Loraine, County Miss M. Luml ey-Sm ith, Assistant Staff Supt. the Hon M r s. Leslie Gamage, Officer to the Superintendent-in-Chief, in County Officer the Hon. Mrs. D. North, a recent raid on Southern Engl and, to- and County Cadet Officer Mrs. C. A. gether with her mother, Lady Lumley- Poole. A guard of honour was formed by Smith, wife of Major Sir Thomas Lumley- members of the Windsor Ambulance and Smi,th Nursing Division.
At a Memorial Service held on June 26 COUNTY OF BEDFORD at King's Chapel of the Savoy, the Order S a nd y .-Some £360 was r aised by the and Brigade were represented by the Sandy Division, together with the Potton following : Lady Louis Mountbatten (also Section, by holding a fete on ,\¥hit Monrepresenting the Earl of Scarbrough), day. Cheques for £180 will be sent to the Lord Harris (representing the Earl of Prisoners of ,\iVar Fund and the Sandy Harewood), Col. and Mrs. '.Vc>olwych Services Gift Fund This wonderful Perowne, Lady Dunbar-Nasmith, Lady achievement was due to the initiative of \Valeran, Mrs. C. E. Douglas -Pennant, Div. Surgeon F. S. Gregory, combined Dame Beryl Oliver, and the Hon. Mrs. with hard work and careful organisation Brougham (representing the British Red by Supts. A. E. Chillery and Mrs. M. E. Cross Society), and many friends of Gregory, Cadet Supt. Linford, together Brigade and Red Cross. with Divisional officers and members.
CO UN T Y OF B E RKSHIRE )Jearly 2,000 people took advantage of the Reading -Ambulance Officer C. E. variety of diversions offered.
'.Verry (Post Office Division) has been side-sho ws were run by Cadets under promoted Corps Officer and Treasurer in Cadet Officer Mrs. Davison. Among the place of Corps Officer RoUe, who is leaving visitors were County President Lady Reading. Stewart and Sir Malcolm Stewart, County
Some 80 members of th Reading Corps, Commissioner Capt. Knight, County under Corps Supts. ]. \iVinterbourne and Officer Miss Mayhew, County Cadet Miss D. Gibbons, and Cadet Supts. F. G. Officer Mrs. McCorquodale, Sir Frederick Carter and ::'IIrs. ::'II. Bailey, took part in a and Lady Liddell, Councillor \V. G. Brayparade in connection with H.eading's brooks, and many others. A fine variety ., Salute the Soldier" '.Yeek. The parade performance was given in the evening, was inspected by County Commissioner and a grand dance bropght to a close a C. A. Poole, and County Supt. the Hon. .full and enjo'yable \Vhit Monday. Leslie Gamage. COUNTY OF BUCKINGHA¥
The Reading East Nursing Division M id-Bucks. -Sunday, June 25, was a celebrated its first birthday with an red-letter day for the Brigade in this informal party, at which a large iced cake area, when Lady Louis Mountbatten was provided, and decorated with the (Superintendent-in-Chief) inspected Ameight-pointed cross and one candle. bulance and Jursing Divisions, and Cadets Corp!. A. E. Weeks, of this Division, has at High ,\Vycombe in the afternoon, and been selected for \Velfare work overseas, at Chesham in the evening. The Inspectand is waiting to take up her appoint- ing Officer was accompanied by the Lord ment. Lieutenant of the County, Lord Cottlesloe, Owing to additional Brigade duties, the Viscountess Dawson of Penn, County Amb. Officer Mrs. C. Eppstein has re- Commissioner Major Darvil-Smith, and signed her secretaryship of the Reading Asst. Commissioner Col. Collins At West Nursing Division. Amb. Sister Miss Chesham the band of the Church Lads' H. Jones has taken her place. Brigade was present. Lady Louis made a Windsor .-On the occasion of Empire thorough inspection, and addressing the Day celebrations held at Home Park, parades, paid eulogistic tribute to the en\Yinds()r, and attended by H.M. The thusiasm and devotion to duty which Queen and the two Princesses, members inspired all ranks, and said that the who l e of the Brigade and B.RC.S. did duty. future of the movement depended on the Amb. Officer Mrs. Eppstein was in charge boys and girls who had paraded that day. of the Mobile F.A.P., County Officer COUNTY OF CAMBRIDGE
F. A C. J arvis and County Officer the The Brigade in the County of Cambridge Hon . Mrs. D. orth were present . was represented at an American Memoria l Lady Louis Mountbatten (Superin ten- Day Ser vice at the Cambridge American dent -in -Chief) was the gu est of ho n our at Military Cemetery by the County Coma special ceremony in connection with m i ssioner, Dr. K. S. Maurice-Smith, a n d VVind-sor's "Sal ute the Soldier" ·Week. the County Superintendent, Mrs. A. F. Those p r esent included County President Manley 1 53
Altrincharn.-The new headquarters of the Altrincham Nursing Division were formally opened by the Mayor of Altrincham (Councillor VV. H. Walker), supported by Asst. Com J. Cotter, County Supt. :Mrs. Demetriadi, C01;mty. O:£ficers Major Mandleberg and Dr. G. \Vllkins <?n, President Mrs. Edgar \i\'eb b, and Supenntendents of the Altrincham and Sale Ambulance , Nursing and Cadet
After an inspection, Supt. Mrs. Kmsey welcomed the distinguished visitors, and gave a brief outline of the work and progress of the Division. The Assl?tant Commissioner expressed great sahsfaction with the progress made, and presented the Mayor and Councillor J. S. Pearson with their warrant and badges of office as Vice-Presidents, Sergt. G. Pritchard received her warrant as Cadet Officer. The County Superintendent also paid tribute to the Division, and said she was especially pleased with the new Cadet Division . .
Prayers were offered by Chaplain S. Steinmetz, of the U .S. Army, who gave an address which was much appreciated.
Cam borne and Redruth. -As the result of two concerts given under the auspices of the Climax Social Committee, a cheque for £50 each has been received by the Camborne and Redruth Nursing Divisiol:s towards the cost of the Medical Comforts Depots. Redruth started their Depot in 1929; Camborne has just commenced operation.
Bodmin.-On June 1, a Roll of Honour for Serving Members of the Bodmin Division was unveiled by President Viscount Clifden, and dedicated by the Rev. R. A. Young. There was a full attendance of relatives and members of the Ambulance and .l. ursing, also Cadet Divisions, thpse present including Asst. Com. S. M. Landry , Vice-President H. r. Dingle, and Supt. \Y. \i\T. Hearn. Prayers were said by the Rev. C. O . Stocker.
Mr. Landry stated that of the 23 members "who had joined the Forces, two had paid the great sacrifice. Tribute was paid by observing one minute's silenc e by a ll present. Supt. Hearn, in accepting the Roll, said that the Division had been represented at Dunkirk, Alamein, North Africa , Sicily, Italy, and Malta.
Fowey. - Ju st prior to his death, the late Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch (" Q ") presented Mr. \V. Brook, a member of the Fowey Section, with an autographed novel. Mr. Brook had rendered efficient first aid to Sir Arthur after he had sustained a fall.
At the request of the Assistant Commissioner, the Fowey Section will meet
the Fowey Lifeboat when casualties are expected.
The President of the SectlOn IS Major \V . ]. Douglas, Mayor of Fowey.
COUNTY OF DERBY Derby. -The second birthday of the Derby Corps was the occasion of a parade for the evening service at Kmg Street Methodist Church. The Mayor and Mayoress of Derby . and District Officer F. A. , Grice, who took the salute at the march past, were present; the nlayor complimenting the Corps on the smart appearance of members and work they had done. Corps Su:pt Major Mills was in charge, the procesSlOn bemg headed by the Rolls-Royce Band.
COUNTY OF DORSET
On \ i\fhit Monday, Lady Louis Mountbatten (Superintendent-in-Chief) visited Poole Park where an ambulance presented to the Pooie Corps by Miss Devenish, in memory of her sister, was dedicated by the Rev. Hugh Sherlock, Vicar of Peter's. Vice-President the Eev. \\. Dickinson and the Rector of Poole, the Rev. E. C. Harris, read the prayers and lesson
Lady Louis, who was welcomed by County Commissioner Dr. E. S. Bowes closely inspected all ranks on parade of the Poole Ambulance and ursing Corps, taking a great interest in the Cadets present. She was accompanied by the Mayor and Mayoress, County Vice-President Lad y Ellen borough, County Vice- Presiden (Cadets) Lady Ashley, and members of the County Staff. There were some 500 members on parade.
A reception and dinner in her honour was given by the Mayor of Poole, at which the Sheriff, the County Staff, County Presidents and Vice-Presidents, and representatives of the Civic authorities, Brigade and Association officers, were present.
Prior ,to the inspection, Lady Louis paid a visit to St. Giles's House , where , by kind permission of the Earl and Countess of Shaftesbury, she enrolled some 36 Cadets in the Wimborne St. Giles, Wimborne, and Sturminster Marshall CadeL Nursing Divisions. The ceremony was watched by the Earl and Countess of Shaftesbury, Lady Ellenborough, Lady Ashley, County Commissioner Dr. Bowes , County Officer Mrs. E. M. Boyle, County Cadet Officer Mrs. F. M. Best, and Dr. R S. France.
The fir:t annual County competitions since the commencement of the war were held at \i\feymouth on June 4, when the visitors included the Mayor and Mayoress of Dorchester (Coun. and Mrs. Abbott). the Chairman of Portland U.D.C. (Coun Tattersall) and Mrs . Tattersall, Lady 154
ELlenborough, County Commissioner Dr. Bowes, County Surgeo n R. V. S. Cooper, County Supt. Mrs. M. C. Cooper, County Officers Cox and Mrs. Boyle, County Cadet Officers Aldridge and Mrs. Best, Mr. N. Heigham (County Secretary, S.J.A.A.), together with many Divisional Presidents and Vice-Presidents.
Cross Gift Shop, Belvoir Street, where she waS received by Mrs. Evans. Lady Louis, the Commissioner, and his officers, and members of the] oint County Committee, were entertained to luncheon by the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Leicester.
After luncheon Lady Louis went to the After very interesting contests, which De Montford Hall, where she was received were watched by a large crowd in St. J ohn by Asst. Commissioner Dr. L. D. PorHall, the results were announced as fol- teous and County Officers, and inspected lows: Ambulance: 1, Weymouth; 2, a guard of honour of Ambulance and Swan age ; 3, "Whiteheads. Nursing: 1 ursing Cadets. In De Montford .Hall Poole; 2 , Preston ectio n (attached Lady Louis addressed a gathe ring of \Veymouth); 3, Parkstone. 1,800 Brigade personnel from the city and Lady Ellenborough presented the county. In her remarks,she said it was a Shaftesbury Cup to the Vveymouth team, great inspiration to have met such keen , and the \i\Thite Bowl to the Poole Nursing efficient and smart members, many with team. such outstanding records and len gth of
At the request of the Mayor, all present service, which she thought unequalled stood in silence in memory of two mem- anywhere else in the country. Later Lady bers, Ptes. J. Leach and J Dinsdale, who Louis inspected the Brigade personnel on were killed while on duty during enemy the Victoria Park and took the salute at action. The Mayor expressed deep sym- the march past. pathy with their relatives. On Sunday afternoon Lady Louis atCOUNTY OF KENT tended an all-star gala concert in the De Dartford. - County President the Montford Hall in aid of the 1944 Red Lady \"iolet Astor opened a Bring-and- Cross Appeal, organised by the Lady Zia Buy Sale organised by the Dartford vVernher. At the end of the concert Lady Nursing Division on ;VIay 31. A guard of Louis spoke on the work of the War honour formed by members were inspected Organisation to a packed house. The by Lady Violet, who in her address said proceeds from this concert amount to she felt proud of all that was being done over £2,000. in Dartford. Div. Surgeon Thomson welcomed Lady Yiolet, and stressed the COUNTY OF STAFFORD interest taken by her in their work. Lady Louis Mountbatten (Supt. -inThose present included County Officer Chief) recently paid a three-day visit to Allen, ·upt. Tanner , Nursing Officer the County. She first visited the Cassell Mrs. Thomson, Amb. Officer Miss Elam, Hospital, Stoke-on- Trent (transferred from Supt. Brookwe ll , Alderman and Mrs. Kent), and, accompanied by Lady DoroBlackman (Mayor and Mayoress), Alder- thy Meynell (President, B.RG.S., and man and Mrs. Alec "Webb, and many other Chairman, County J'-W.O.), County Supt noted visitors. rearly £ 130 was raised. Mrs. H. M. Dudson, Lady Mander (Cou nty President) and Lady Dartmouth (County COUNTY OF LEICESTER Vice-President), the ].W.O. Convalescent Lady Louis Ylountbatten (Supt.-in- Homes at Swythamley Park, Sandon Hall , Chief) paid a two-day visit to Leicester, Stretton Hall, and Little Wurley. where she was the guest of County Presi- On the second day Lady Louis inspected dent and Asst. County Supt . The Lady the Corps and Divisions in the Southern Zia \\'ernher. Arriving at Leicester on Area on the Revo Sports Ground, Tivithe morning of June 3, she was met by dale, Tipton. Over 1,500 were on Commissioner Geo. F. Browne, County The Inspectin g Officer was accompamed Supt. Miss G. E. Partridge, and County by County Commissioner E. Dudley , Officer Mrs. Clifford Weston. County Supt. Mrs. Dudson, Lady Mander, Lady Louis at once proceeded to the and Lady Dartmouth. Also present were Leicester Prisoners of War Packing Sta- the Mayor and Mayoress of Wolvertion, where she was welcomed by County hampton, the Mayor and Mayoress <?f Officer Lady Oliver, who is in charge of Rowley Regis, Lord Dartmouth, SIr the Packing Centre. Charles Mander, and others. County Next visited was The Yews Con- Officer Dr. Byrne-Quinn was in charge valescent Home, where she was met by On the third day Uttoxeter was Div. Supt. Mrs. Pickford, Commandant, visited, and the Uttoxeter Corps, together who has kindly lent her house to the] oint with divisions from Burton, were inCounty Committee, Mrs. Paynter, County spected. The Chairman of the Uttoxeter Director B.RC .S ., and other officers. Division ex'i:ended a welcome to Lady Lady Louis 's next visit was to the Red Louis The party, consisting of Lady 155
Louis, the County Commissione r , the County Superintendent, Asst. Com. J ;yr. Johnstone, District Officer F. G. Porter, County Officer Mrs. Penny, County Cadet Officers Lady Hamilton Russell and Mrs. H. \ Volfe, and Lady Dartmouth, proceeded to Stoke-orr-Trent, where Sir Francis and Lady Joseph , County President and Vice-President, Lord and Lady Harrowby, Lady the Mayor and ::Ylayoress of Stoke-on-Trent, the l\Iayor and :Mayoress of Xewcastle, Commissioner S. 'Y. i.lalkin, and i.lalkin, met them. Sir Francis extended an official welcome to )Jorth Staffs. An inspection of the :N orthern Area was held on Stoke City Football Ground, the parade being under Asst. Com. Dr. Johnstone, there being over 1,000 present.
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Ai r screw Work s - Officers and members of the Airscrew Division recently entertained over 100 patients from the Botleys and Pyrford Hospitals, and a few soldiers stationed in the locality. The guests arrived in coaches, and six stretcher cases were conveyed by the Chertsey Ambulance Division. The arrrangement were in the hands of Supt . D. Coughlin; those present included County Supt. Mrs. Thomas, accompanied by ::YIiss Thomas and Lady Lindsay, ::.vIr. and Mrs. \iVatts, nir. J. D. Titler, and others.
Chertsey -Recently a representative gat hering of ambulance workers assembled to pay tribute to Supt. R. J. Gristock, of the Chertsey Division, who was presented \'lith a bureau and cheque by friends in the N.\V. Surrey Area to marl! 15 years of service to the community. Dr. J. D. Vaile, who was accompanied by Mrs. Vaile, and supported by Dr. and Supt. Mrs. Dudley \Vard, Dr. Harmens, Supts. :Mrs. and Ball, and other officers, detailed the many activities in which Supt. Gristo.ck has been associated.
Capt. Cr<:tft (President), in making the presentatIOn, remarked that Mr. Gristock has always impressed him by his zeal and efficiency. Supt .. Gristock suitably replied thanked all for their kind:Q.ess and support.
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C o v en try - The annual presentation of awards to members of the G.E.C. (Coventry) Divisions, also to the Works Fire Brigade, F.A. Services, and Home Guard, ,vas presided over by Mr. \\T. R. Griffiths (A.R.P. Controller), and the presentations made by Mr. VI. H. Malcolm (Works These included nearly 150 certIficates, vouchers medallions labels, etc. ' ,
Supt. J. \ V. Chamberlain presented badges of office to )"Ir. IVlalcolm (President) and ::.vIr. Griffiths (Vice-President),
'whilst Supt. 1. \ Yinters presented ::.vIr. C. J. Vinicombe with his badge of Office as President of the G.E.C. fursing Division.
The guests included Corps Surgeon T. H. Berrill Medical Officer) and Nurse Jones (Senior \ Vorks urse). Wilnecote. -On June 3, County Commissioner Major E. S. Phillips and County Supt. Miss C. 1\1. Orton inspected a section of the North \ Varwickshire Corps at \Vilnecote Those present included County President Mrs. Fitz-Roy :Newdegate, Sir John IVIellbr (M.P. for the Tamworth Division) and Lady l\Iellor, Dr. and Mrs. J. V. L. Grant, County Cadet Ofiicer Mrs. Shulman, Corps Supt. Mrs. vYeston, and other officers. Corps Officer G. Parker" who announced his resi gnation owing to health, was in charge, assisted by Supt. W. T. Rollaston. After the inspection, displays were given and the Commissioner presented Amb. Officer Ball with his first Service Medal Bar, Pte. A. C. Everitt with the Service and Cadet G. A. Parker with the Cadet Superintendent's prize for the most regular and attentive Cadet.
Reports on the activities of various divisions on parade were given, and the Commissioner expressed his appreciation to Corps Officer Parker for the work he had done during his lon g service to the Ambulance movement, which commenced in 1896
Sir J ohn expressed pleasure at being present , and added that as President of the \iVilnecote Division, offered congratulations and best wishes for the coming years.
CO UN T Y O F W OR CESTE R N u rs in g C o mpetitions - Havi.p. gwo n the "Orton" Memorial Trophy of the North vVorcestershire Corps, the Halesowen Nursing Division were again successful at County finals held on June 3, and thus gamed the "Ollis" Shield. County VicePresident Lady Deerhurst presented the awards.
C a d e t C o mpeti ti o ns . - Brierley Hill Cadet 1'\ursing Division won the Cadet Competitions with Brierley Hill Ambulance Division as runners-up. These two teams represented the North of the County in the County competitions.
Ambul a nc e C omp e t it i o ns. _. T. \V Lench's Division gained, first place in the ?rth W orcestershire and Dudley and DIstnct Corps competitions, and thus earned the right enter the County finals, together WIth Stourbridge, the runners-up. The winners received the "Lench Cup" from County Officer Dr. M r s. Porter, Asst. Com. Chapman announced the results.
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GENERAL INT EREST mitted in the absence of Mr. D. M. ANNUAL CHAPTER MEETING Evans-Bevan by the Honorary Architect, Sir William Cope, Bt., presided as Mr. T. E. Smith. In seconding the adopActing S ub- Prior over the annual meeting tion of the accounts, Mr. Norman Ingleof the Chapter of the Priory for Wal es dew said the Priory could congratUlate held in the Council Chamber of the City itself upon its sound financial position Hall on June 24. The proceedings were after five years of war. opened ,,'ith prayers said by the Right In his report as Director of Ambulance, Rev. the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph, a Dr. Rocyn Jones stated that on the inSub-Prelate of the Order, and an Officiat- structional side, the Priory had issued ing Chaplain of the Priory. 22,000 awards to successful examinees in In his address, Sir William regretted First Aid and Home Nursing during 1943 ; the illness of the Sub-Prior, Sir John \TV and that the Brigade membership in Beynon, Bt., to whom a message of Wales had reached the record total of heartfelt good wishes for a speedy ,19,700, including 6,481 cadets. reCOVer\T was sent. Best wishes for a Major A. \V. Anderson, M.B., Ch.B , return to good health were expressed also presented the report of the Director of to three members absent on account of Transport, in the absence of Mr. James illness, Sir Evan Williams, Bt , 1\1r. E. D. Griffiths, M.P. It was stated that the J ones , and Dr. S. l\IcCormac. Reference Priory's co-ordinated service of 28 ambuwas made to the passing of Lord Davies lances at 20 stations had deali.. with the of Llandinam, Vice-Chancellor of the removal of 22,703 cases, involving a total Priory, whose services as a Knight of mileage of 362,560. Grace of the Order were remembered Viscount Tredegar reported as Almoner with gratitude. Sir 'William said that in on the working of the 99 Medical Comforts general a threefold undertaking was re- Depots operating under the Priory, from quired of the Priory under present-day which 11 ,255 articles of invalid equipment conditions: firstly, maintenance of peace- and sick-room requisites were issued during time public duties; secondly, assumption 1943. of military and civil defence respons- The , Librarian, Sir Leonard Twiston ibilities; and thirdly, planning ahead for Davies, K.B.E., gave some interesting post-war reconstruction alongside parti- facts on the Priory Library and Museum , cipation in Overseas civilian relief. A mentioning particularly gifts received well-balanced programme had to take during the past year. The Acting Subaccount the need for a discharge of Prior thanked Sir Leonard for his o\\'n these equally important ob li gations laid generosity irr presenting not only a numupon an Ambulance Organisation as ber of volumes towards the collection of never before in our history. The work of books on the history of the Order, but the V\Tar Organisation, Red Cross and St. also a handsome bookcase. John , was generally acknowledged to be The report of the Registrar was read an unqualified success; and the personnel by Capt. 1'. E. Richards, J.P., in the of the two bodies had contributed to this absence of Mr. Edmund Hann . end materially, if not exclusively . With Chapter closed with Prayers read by other "oluntary movements, the Priory Canon J. A. Le"wis, officiating Chaplain. • had through the units of the St. John UNVEILIKG OF IEMORIAL TO THE LATE Ambulance Brigade in vVales shared in DUKE OF KENT' moulding the national spirit in patriotism, On the termination of Chapter, the self-reliance, and healthy livin g- im- members, wearing the picturesque rob e ponderable but very real assets in time of of the Order, walked in procession from war; and members of the Priory regarded the Council Chamber to the Church of it as their duty in the national interest St. J Qhn Baptist, preceded by the Lord to ensure that civilian needs in respect Mayor and members of the Cardiff City of First Aid and Homeursing are safe- Corporation. . guarded by a steady flow of recruitment At the West Tower entrance, the Vicar to the ranks of Senior Divisions from a and Churchwa rdens received the prospecialised training of the youth of the cessions in order of arrival, namel y (1) land. the Lord Lieutenant of Glamorgan (Sir A warm welcome was extended to Sir Gerald Bruce); (2) the Lord Mayor of William Cope as Acting Sub-Prior on the Cardiff (Alderman Frederick J ones, J .P.) proposition of Dr. D. Rocyn Jones, with the Town Clerk (Mr. S. Tapper seconded by Sir Robert Webber, and Jon es) and Corporation; and (3) Acting supported by Sir William J enkins Sub-Prior of the Priory (Sir William Cope , The report of the Treasurer was sub- Bt.), with the Principal Secretar y (the 158
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A large congregation, representative of the Headquarters and County Centres of the Priory, filled the church for the Service of Unveiling a Memorial Tablet to his late Royal Highness the Duke of Kent, K.G., who succeeded the Prince of 'Wal es as Prior in 1936, and took an active interest in the cause of ambulance work in the Principality, with which the Duchess of Kent is associated as Lady Superintendent-in-Chief for "'Vales , until his death on active service in 1942.
Sir John Beynon \Vas represented by Lady Beynon, and the Viscountess Clive represented the Earl of Powis, Bailiff of St. David's.
The :JIemorial Tablet, inscribed as follo\\'s, was unveiled by Sir ",Villiam Cope:
" This -Tablet is erected in memory of His Royal Highness Prince G:eorge Edward Alexander Edmund Duke of Kent, Earl of St. Andrews and Baron DO'wnpatrick, KG., K.T., G.C.M.G., G.c.V.O., Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Prior of the Priory for Wales 1936-1942 Born 20 December 1902 , Died on Active Service 1942 Maintaining the highest traditions embodied in the :.\Iottoes of the Order . Pro Fide ' Pro Utilitate Hominum.' "
The Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph dedicated the Tablet; and in an inspiring sermon said they remembered with thankfulness the encouragement which the Duke of Kent gave the Priory. They recalled with regret the great loss sustained by his death. The late Duke had identified himself with that vast legion who had ventured everything not countir1g the cost, not only for our own country, but for all mankind.
CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.-Mrs. Philip Rees, Cardiff County .r ursing Cadet Officer, has undertaken at the request of
to all the hospitals and sick quarters in the County.
Card iff 1. ursing Division has lost a f faithfu l member in the passing of Mrs. L. Coleman, who died whilst on duty at a First Aid Post on J une 7. The Division cou l d always rely upon the devoted services of Mrs. Coleman, who before her years of service in the Cardiff Xursing Division had considerable hospital experience and service as a V.A.D. for three years in France. The officers and members of Cardiff .r ursin g Division have subscribed £2 2s. to the Red Cross and St. John Fund as a tribute to the memory of Mrs. Coleman.
PEMBROKESHIRE CENTRE.-The Haverfordwest Nursing Division were very active during the past month. On May 6 a dance organised by Lady Ambulance Officer Miss Nora Hammond and Sergt. :JIrs. Thora Jenkins realised £ 126 ; and the Division made a gift of 50 per cent. of the proceeds to St. Dunstan ' s Blind Institute. During Pembroke's "Salute the Soldier" 'week, the' Division organised a "",Vhite Elephant" sale, and of the sum of £ 70 raised, £30 was contributed towards the publicity expenses , and the balance of £40 given to the nation.
THE ST. JOHN MODEL
This model, which shows scenes depicting the work of the Order of St. John in the past and of the St. John Ambulance Brigade during the present war, has raised over £4,000 for the ].\1,'.0. Funds since ::.\Iay, 1942 It was executed by YIiss Doris Zinkeison (Ambulance Officer of Paddington Nursing Division) and first exhibited at Harrods. It has been on tour over the whole country, being exhibited at Marks & Spencers, Lady Marks having personally undertaken the organisation of these exhibitions. Members of the Brigade, ably assisted by Briti5h Red Cross personnel, have done duty \>,.-herever the :J10del was shown.
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A booldet under the above title has ation, the office of Hospital Library Book been issued by the Joint War OrganisaDepot Organiser. Premises at 2, Queen tion, and is admirably illustrated with Street Arcade, Cardiff, placed at the photographs, maps and disgrams. It Committee's disposal rent-free by a describes the full working of the Organimember of the Order and a gene rous sup - sation during the present war and the porter of the Centre, who wishes to remain great tasks undertaken in the cause of anonymous, were opened as Book humanity. Reference is made to the fact Depot on June 21 by Sir Robert ",Vebber, that the Order of St. John was carrying' \\'ho said the Depot provided an oppor- out its humanitarian work in 1099; and tunity of showing gratitud e to the men that it "yas Jean Henri Dunant, the Swiss in the Services. Mr. Norman In gledew , banker, who worked tirelessly to estab lish who presided, said that personnel of the the organisation which is now known as Order and Society who would b e in at- the Red Cross. ten dance at the Depot daily, had l earnt The booklet is published by Horace bookbinding and repair work; and with Marshall & Son, Ltd., and obtainable their assistance, books would be supplied from any bookseller, price Is. 160
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CASE REPORT No. 254. The Chief Commissioner, Brigade Overseas, repor ts the efficient performance of first aid by -a member of the Kenya Police Division in the following circumstances :-
On December 10. at 9.30 p.m., a telephone report was received from Muhoroni to the effect that a police constable had been seriously assaulted, and was in desperate need of medical attention. AssistantInspector 1.:. S. Wink immediately proceeded to Muhoroni, and found the constable on the floor of his hut, bleeding profusely from head wounds caused by a matchet. It was possible after compressing his temporal artery for abol,lt 45 minutes (releasing pressure every 15 minutes) to move this constable, as the bleeding had stopped. He was taken immediately to the Native Civil Hospita l arriving at midnight. It was an hour before the medical officer arrived, and diagnosed severe head iniuries with possible fractures. There were four large cuts on this constable's head. a slash across the thigh and the left shoulder. He was detained in hospital, where he subsequently recovered.
COMMENT.- This report speaks for itself; and all that remains is to tender cordial
congratulations to Asst. Inspector L. 5 Wink on good work well ·done.-N.C.F CASE REPORT No. 255. The Officer-lllCharge of the No.3 Area, County of Kent, S.] .A.B., reports efficient of first aid by an officer of the vVhltstabl e Nursing Division in the following circumstances :-
On February 13, a girl aged 15 years, residing in \Vh.itstable, went into the bathroom for the purpose of taking a bath. Owing to the mishandling of the geyser, she was found some time later asphyxiated. Supt. A. Papworth was called in by the parents and immediately applied artificial respiration, continuing for a period of some thirty minutes. The doctor, on arrival, found the girl breathing normally although in the first instance, suspension of breathing had been complete. The doctor stated that Mrs. Papworth had definitely saved the girl's life by her pr{)mpt action and perseverence although she herself was convalescing from a severe attack of influenza.
COMMENT.-Words of praise from the doctors who take charge of their patients are always acceptable to first aiders. Supt. A. Papworth, the1'efore, merits cordial congyatulations on the success which attendedherejjorts to restore to life an asphyxiated girl.-N.C.F.
Fracture s o f Hume rus a nd Clav icle and splints not being available, I would D. S. (Midlands).-As a Brigade Sur- prefer to tie the humerus to the trunk with geon I should be glad if you would, kindly two broad triangular bandages. the lower settle the question on the correct first aid being so applied that it gives support to the treatment for the following case which In so doing I would know that actually happened here recently. the fractured clavicle was. protected from An airman in a plane crash sustained aggravation.-N.C.F. fractures of the left clavicle and of the War Service Chevrons humerus (middle of shaft). No splints E. 'y' (Belfast). - This may not be a were available. So I told my members that question for your column; but if not, they should have bandaged the arm to I would be very thankful if you could the side with a broad bandage and sup- get me an answer. Here in Northern ported the forearm in a large armsling, Ireland the members of the Police Force as I considered that the humerus was and .the Special Constabulary are getting more iIp.portant than the clavicle and that serVlce chevrons for war service. Also the small armsling was inadvisable in this last week it wa:s decided to give them to case. the Civil Defence personnel. Could you
While I agree with you that a fractured please tell me if members of the St. John arm is more liable to aggravation than a Ambulance Brigade are going to receive fractured clavicle, I cannot approve your anv ? suggested treatment. To me this fails (1) Please accept our thanks for the benebecause, if tlte arm is tied to the trunk, a fits which the members of our Division large armsling would serve no useful purpose have received in the past from 'your as the oby"ect of the sling is to take the weight answers to queries. of the limb and (2) because the presence of a TV ar Service Chevrons are a Government fractured clavicle contraindicates the use of issue and be available to St. John both large and small arms lings which would Ambulance Bngade personnel only if mempress on tlte clavicle if they did, in fact, take bers have served. in C.D. either full or part the weight of the limb. ftme. (See Bngade Circular. B.C. 9/44
With the combination of inJ'uries named (b), May. 1944).-N.C.F. 162
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Fr a ctures of B oth Cl av icles
A. G. (Kibworth).-In the method which was once laid down in the Textbook for the treatment of fractures of both clavicles, the end of the bandage is applied round each arm close to the shoulder, passed across the back over the opposite arm and tied together in front. Vlou ld not it be better if the bandages were passed round the shoulder? Also why were there no instructions for placing pads in the armpits? "\Ve welcome your kind explanation.
In the t1'eatment of one broken clavicle the pad inserted in the armpit helps to keep the shoulder back. In the treatment of two broken clavicles the bandages fix both shoulde1's and keep them in their C01'rect positions, not by leverage but by direct tract-ion. For this reason the bandages would not accoYilplish their purpose if passed 1'ound the shoulders.-N.C.F.
Disloc a tions and Sprains
P. S. (Cromer).-Please tell me how dislocation of a joint differs from a sprain.
A dislocatioll is the persistent displacement-whereas a sprain is the momentary disturbance-of the bones which form a joint Also dislocations having once occ'ltwred are more liable than sprains to recurrence. Finally, the joints commonly affected by dislocation are, in order of frequency, shoulde1', thumb, jaw, fingers and elbow, whereas those affected by sprain are ankles, shoulder, wrist and knee.-X.C.F
T re a tment of Crushed Patient
F. L. (Darlford) .-Herewith I enclose a cutting from a dai l y paper which reads as follows: "A Fire Guard. trapped fo r seven hours yesterday at a South Coast town was the first air-raid victim to r eceive new treatment.
of bicarbonate of soda (If available) should be added to each pint of water and that this fluid should be followed with drinks of hot sweet tea or coffee. The instructions added that if two limbs were trapped, the fluid was not to be administered but that the patient was to be removed to hospital at the earliest
T r eatment of Fra ctures
D. S. (Home Counties).-Recently I was lecturing on fractures to the members of the Division of which I am Divisional Surgeon and was asked the reason for the instruction in the Textbook to fix the upper fragment of a fracture first. As this is new a question to me. I sha ll be glad to receive the benefit of your expe r ience as to the why and wherefore of this instruction.
The voluntary muscles associated with the movement of bones are usually attached .to the upper end of the bone. It follows fro III. tlv/,s that the spasmodic contraction of muscles (which may occur wizen a fracture takes place) rnay cause the upper fragment to be displaced. For this 1'eason the Textbook (p. 69) tells us to fix the upper fragment first.-N.C.F.
Frac tur es of Spin e a nd of FelTIur
F.]. (New Quay).-At an examination this week the surgeon-examiner told four of us who were candidates for labels that he would examine us as a team.
The practical test was a boy lying on his back. On examination we found that the patient 'was conscious, had a small wound on the left temple. and was also suffering from fractures of spine in lumbar regIOn and of the left femur in middle of the shaft.
" Two doctors administered bicarbonate Aft.er we had treated the patient. the of soda in solution to 50-years-old Fred 9.uestion of transport gave rise to an Exton, whose left foot was pinned under mteresting discussion. Two of us said a heavy beam. " 'hile the rescuers wor ked we carry him in a prone he sipped two pints of the so l ution. pOSItIOn, while the other two said that "One doctor explained that poisons w.e would remove as found. namely on produced when a limb was trapped cou l d hIS back. effect the kidneys and cause death. The Your ruling will be most we l come By solution. which is now part of first-aid the w.ay. the doctor agreed with my equipment. neutralised the poisons." reasonmg that by carrying the patient in "\Ve shall welcome your comments on supine position we would not unduly this report. especially the statement that dISturb the patient and that we could also this remedy can be administered by first watch the wound . . aiders and if at the same time you will tell The instructions in the second paragraph us the strength of the solution on p 7 4 of the Te.xtbo?k (which tells you to Inst1'uctions were issued in September, remove such a pahent the prone Position) 1943, in E M S,!, Circular No. 42 7 that presuppose the absence of other injuries. (1) if no doctor is available (2) if only one As, however, in this case a fracturedjemur limb is trapped. and if the patient cannot found to ac.company a fractured spine, be immediately re l eased, the rescuers a1'e to I should for tIns reason, modify the instrucgive fluid up to four pints before 1'elease hons of t he T extbook and remove patient in Further they l ay zt down that 2 teaspoonsfu l the 164
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Cra dl ey .-At the annual Church parade of the Cradley Ambulance and Nursing Divisions, the speaker was Lie u t.General Sir \ VilliamDobbie (Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order). Corps Supt. T. C. Lench was in charge of the parade, which included representatives of other divisions, Home Guard, Police, British Legion, and other organisations. At the saluting base with Sir '\iVilliam was County Commissioner Dr. F. L. Newton, Col. Sir Bertram Ford (Commissioner, Birmingham County), Asst. Com. Chapman, County Surgeon G. C. Campbell, County Secretary Miss \iValton, County Officers Mrs. C. Porter and A. \ Vimbow, and other officials.
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Stockton and Th o rna b y. - County Commissioner F. P. \Vilson, assisted by County Surgeon B. G. S. Belas and County Officer J. Pearson, inspected the Stockton and Thornaby Division recently. After the inspection two interesting presentations were made under the chairmanship of the Mayor of Thornaby (Ald. H. Dacre)
The first was to Supt. (R) J. \ N. Cummings, who received the ribbon of the insignia of Serving Brother from the County Commissioner; and the second was the presentation to the Commissioner of the deeds of the Divisional Headquar-
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Bristo1. -The annual report of t h e Bristol Centre, presented at the ann u a l meeting on June 12, shows that over 2,500 awards were gained at the 156 classes held during 1943. Since the formation of the Centre, some63 years ago, 24, 676 first aid certificates have been gained and 7 ,3 73 certificates for home nursing . In addition 5,4 17 Medallions, etc. , have been issued. Although the annual competitions had been suspended the First J u nior (Vleber) Cup competition was r un and won by Bristol East Nursing Cadets by 3t marks. Mr. H. T. Jefferies has promised to provide a cup for the runner s-up. The Committee expresses regret at the death of Mrs. Eallington who worked fo r many years as a member of the Centre Committee and to whose efforts the fi r st Cadet Division in Bristol owed its formation.
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