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5 a nd 7 ALBERT HALL MA
EDITORIAL
Many members of the Brigade who have played their part in the successful issue of winning the war by being members of H.M. Forces are now returning to " Civvy Street," and many of them are still very interested in the work of St. John.
It is, however, a big mistake to rush them into returning immediately to the division, or even to ask whether they intend to return to active membership Those who are fully interested will require no coaching; but others will have to be nursed.
After five or six years in uniform, away from horne, possibly three years or more overseas, it is but natural that such men will take a little time to settle down. They have been under discipline for so long, they have worked and even slept in uniform, they have had their days planned for them; and now that these restrictions have been taken away they feel free and do not want to tie themselves up with any organisation which again means uniform and discipline -at least not straight away.
It is hoped that all members who have served (or are still serving) in H.M. Forces have been kept informed of the activities of his or her division during their enforced absence. This has been the means of keeping their interest in the work of St. John and will assist in obtaining their assistance in the future.
When a member returns from active service it is suggested that the officerin-charge of the division writes to him and, after welcoming him horne, gives him an invitation to attend the divisional practices, where his old colleagues wo u ld be pleased to again renew acquaintance. Do not be disappointed if he doe s not turn up for a week or two; in fact, in many cases which have reached o ur notice the men have been rather slow in answering the invitation. But, wha t i s most important, with very few exceptions they have turned up eventually . It is then up to each and every individual member to welcome back into the fold one who has been doing his bit for the country and the world .
In numerous instances the returning member has been in the Royal Army Medical Corps or other interesting regiments, and he has been asked to address the divisional members on his experiences during the war and the work he has carried out. This has given the ret u rning member a chance to renew old acquaintances, and h e has once again become an active St. J ohn member.
One might sum up this subject by saying-do not r u sh the re tu rning member; let him find his feet first, and then, and only then, approach him r egard i ng taking up active work with St. J ohn.
' 'lCbe l3riorp in tbe l\ealm of tbe , l)enerable <l&rber of tbe of " jJobn of jJeru5alem
b . I pleased to sanction the following Promotions of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.
'INDIA
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF KNIGHT
Lieut.-General James B ennett H ance, C.I.E., O.B.E., K.H.S., 1.1\1.S (from Offi cer).
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF COMMANDER (BROTHER )
Major-General Ronald Herb ert Candy, C.I.E., K.H.S., I.M.S. (from Officer).
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF ASSOCIATE COMMANDER (BROTHER )
Sardar B ahadur Balwant Singh Puri, O.B.E. (from Associate Officer).
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF OFFICER (BROTHER )
Clarence J ames Creed.
John James Anukoolam.
Colonel William Elliot Randal Dilllond, C.I.E., Arthur Dargan, LM.S.
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF ASSOCIATE OFFICER (BROTHER).
Captain Mwzur H asan K azmi (from ASSOCiate Servll1g Brother).
FOR ADMISSION IN tHE GRADE OF SERVING BROTHER
Percy Francis H ope.
Major Frederick Augustus B ern ll Sheppard, O.B.E., I.M.S.
:'I[ajor Arthur Allan H ayling.
Dr. James Kennedy Manson.
George Gregory Bartlett.
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF ASSOCIATE SERVING BROTHER
Rai Saheb Dr. H argobind Prasad.
Dr. Gopal Krishna Ghosh.
Baidyanath Mazumdar.
Dr Narayan Prasad Cbakraverty.
Dr. Anant Keshav Handiekar.
Dr. Mangalore Gopal Kini, M.C.
Rao Babadur Vadavatt Krisbna Narayana Meuon
Dr Kizbanatham Gopala Ramabadran.
Sahib Dr. Kuruvetti Narayanan Nair.
Khan Sahib Syed Nawab Hussain.
Bal Bhadar Rai, M.B.
Rai Sahib Dr. Brij Raj Kishor.
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING SISTER
Kathleen Vyvyan, Mrs. Aitken.
Hilda, Mrs. Davidson.
Mar jory Lena, Mrs. Chambers.
Anne, Mrs. Ellis.
Nancy Vera, Mrs. Brown.
B eatrice Mary, Dr. (Miss) Jol y.
Sheila Mysie Kirkwood, Mrs. Brown.
Phyllis, Mrs. Wills.
Zillah, Mrs. H opkins
Kalhleen, Mrs. Lewys-Lloyd.
TRINIDAD
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF COMMANDER (BROTHER )
Colonel Walter Angus )1uller (from Officer).
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF OFFICER (BROTHER )
Sir Edward Cunard, Bt.
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING BROTHER
Arlhur Emlyn
Squadron-Leader Sir Anlhony Edward WolseJey Weld on, Bt., A.D.C.
BRITISH
GUIANA
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF OFFICER (BROTHER )
Colonel \ Villiam Arthur Orretl.
JAMAICA
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF KNIGHT
H. E. Sir J oh n Huggins, K.C.M.G , M.C.
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF COMMANDER (SISTER )
l\ lurie l Ceceli a, Lady Hu ggins
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING BROTHER
Owen Franklin \Vright, C.B.E.
Dr. Gilbert Enos Valentine
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING SISTER
E ilidh Sheena, Mrs. H arris
BARBADOES
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF DAME
Ma rv K enrick Gibbons, Lady Bu she (f rom Commander).
- FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF OFFICER (BROTHER )
Edward Beauchamp 'Williams.
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING SISTER
Evelvn Mary, Miss H owell
Lyris Agnes, Miss Weatherhead.
Ed ith Myra, Mrs. Watson.
NIGERIA
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF KNIGHT
H.E. Sir Arthur Frederick Richard , G.C.l\ LG
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF COMMANDER (BROTHER )
Joseph W elsh Park H arkness, C.M,G., O.B.E., M.B. (from Officer).
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF COMMANDER (SISTER )
='1oelle B enda, Lady Richards.
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF OFFICER (BROTHER ) " 'illiam Cyril Campbell King (from Serv in g Brolher).
GOLD COAST
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF OFFICER (BROTHER ) Captain P e r cy E ckel.
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING BROTHER
Dr. Francis McLagan.
Alexander Macandrew Gillespie, O.B.E., F.R,C.P.
David Lennox, M.D.
JERSEY
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF KNIGHT
Alexander Moncrieff Coutanche (from Commander).
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF OFFICER (BROTHER )
John Ridgway H anna, M.B. (from Serv ing Broth er).
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF OFFICER (BROTHER )
Dr. H enry John Shone.
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING BROTHER
Oscar Linden Aubin.
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING SISTER
Hazel Broc q, Miss Le Maistre. Louise Amelia, Mrs. Gulliver.
GUERNSEY
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF KNIGHT
Vi c tor Gosselin Carey (from Commander).
FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF OFFICER (BROTHER )
William Burton Fox, M.B. (from Serving Broth e r ).
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING BROTHER
Richard Arthur Luff.
Hugh Poat Saunder.
Frederick Willi am Bush.
FOR ADMISSION IN THE GRADE OF SERVING SISTER
Germaine H enrie tte Amelie, Mrs. Pommier.
BRONZE LIFE-SAVING MEDALS OF THE ORDER
Th e followin g Bronze Life - Saving Medals of the Order, not previously reported , were awarded during the war period:
Corps Transp o rt Officer Charles T . H . Howe (Weston-super-Mare Corps, Bri gade At-Home) f o r re sc uing two airmen from a burnin g aeroplane which crashed at Brean.
Supt. Sidney W. A. Wri ght , Ambulance Officers James Barrass and Ebenezer T. Denholm (Rhodesia, Brigade Ov e rseas) for r es cuing a man who had fallen down 400 feet to the b o tt o m of the Gorge at Victoria Falls and was badly injured.
Richard C. ,\Va lk er, Section Leader , ational Fire Service, fo r rescuin g a child from an oncoming bus at Sunderland, which caused injuri es to his scalp, arm and chest_
Sergeant Albert E. Woolman (Palestinian Polic e), who swam to a military vehicle which had run into the ,\Vadi Gazza River , and r esc ued some of the so ldiers who were in it . Two women and four soldiers were drowned.
Gordon Knowl es (Sydney, N.S.Vv., Briga de Overseas), for e ndeavourin g to save the crew of a R .A.F. aeroplane which had crashed at Sydney. All the men were burnt to death and Knowles was badly injured
HONOURS
The Chief Commissioner, Bri ga de AtHome, has pleas ur e in announcin g the following Honours : B.E.M. - C.P.O. William Taylor (Asst. Commissioner, Cambridgeshire) for devotion to duty with the R.N. Mentioned in Despatches. -Corporal James K. Ashmore (Matl ock Ambulance Division) for dev o tion to duty with the H..A.C.
My FRIENDS, I have within the past few weeks been investigating the possibilities of insurance for depot articles. The question of insurance is perhaps a matter of opinion as to whether the premium charged is in proportion to the risk, but there is, of course, the personal side. If the articles were your own personal property and any loss or damage would fall upon yourself, then you are justified in taking risks. In the case of M C.D. equipment the articles are only in your care You have a moral ob li gation at least to take the greatest possible care of somebody else's property, and, therefore, whatever one 's personal opinion of insurance your duty is to insure. I sincerely hope, therefore, that every depot will soo n be adequately covered by insurance.
Many depots are, of course, already cove red by the insurance on all Divisional Stores, but those Divisions who have not increased their premium to cover the articles lately acquired for their new M .C .D ., should give the matter immediate attention.
I have been discussing this question with the Commercial Union Assurance Co., who, as you know, carry out the block insurance of Brigade personnel. They have quoted the followin g terms: nre , 2s . 6d. per £1 00 value, burglary 3s. 6d . per £100 value, with a minimum premium for combined p olicy of 7s 6d The se rates app ly, of course, to buildings of standard construction and occupation, but buildings of material othe r than brick or stone will ha v e to be considered specially. The risk of nre ann burglary whil e the articles are at the private house of the person to whom they have been l oaned are covered by this policy. All officers in charge of depots who are interested should write direct to Mr. Ducat of the Commercial Union Assurance Co., Ltd ., 81, Hi g h Street, Lewisham, London, S.E. 13 , who will give the matter his personal attention.
Another little problem that sometimes worri es you is the question of storage room. As a temporary measure, there are avai lable a number of small army huts, 8 ft. by 8 ft., quite suitabl e, with the h elp of a little shelving and careful packing, to hold a considerable quantity of M.C.D. stores. These huts are reasonably cheap, and all M.C.D. officers interested should write to their County Commissioner immediately for full particulars. They are known as " Observation Huts (Hardwood type). "
Do not forget that posters and depot notices can be purchased from the Stores
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Department, while one free copy of the depot notice is still available to all who have not yet applied. My" Notes on Medical Comforts Depots," too , are yours for a postcard to :
THA SECRETARY, M.C.D. Department
ON ACTIVE SERVICE
Dnm
Private J. Garlick (Kirkham Division), whilst serving with the R.A.F. Private Frank Bowski ll (Edenthorpe Division), whilst prisoner-of-war in Thailand.
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DEATH OF LIEUT.-COLONEL G E. PEACOCK
It is with deep r egret we announce the death of Lieut.-Colon el Gerald E. Peacock, Surgeon -in-Chief, Priory for Southern Africa, which occurred on February 5 after a prolon ged illness. Col. Peacock joined the Bri gade as a Divisional Surgeon in 1924, and was appointed Assistant Commissioner of the Transvaal District in 1927 From 1934 to 1945 he was Commissioner of the District and under his guidance the membership of the Brigade increased from 206 in 1929 to more than 4,000 last year. In July, 1945 , he was appointed Priory Surgeon-in-Chief. Col. Peacock was trained at King's College Hospital, London, and was captain of the hockey and tennis t eams there. He had a distinguished military and medical career, servin g in the first World War, mainly in the Middle East, and afterwards in operations on the North-West Frontier of India, whil e in the Indian Army Medical Service. A service was held at St. Mary 's Cathedral, Johann esburg, on February 7, at which the pall-bearers were members of the medical profession and personal friends. Members of the Ambulanc e, Nursing and Cadet Divisions lin ed the route at the cemetery, where the pallbearers were Brigadier C. M. Hoffe (Director of Ambulance and Priory Commissioner), Lieut.-Colonel J. M. Watt (Commissioner, Transvaal District), Co lonel F. W. Mills, Lieut.-Col J J. Kruger (Deputy Commissioner, Pretoria), Mr W. Heckroodt (Deputy Commissioner), repres entin g Col. Marshall Clark (General Manager of Railways) and Major E. H. Honeywill Others present at the se rvi ce included Colonel T. H. Watermeyer (Almoner of the Order), Colonel E. H. Cluver, Capt. George W. Nelson, Mr. A. Gardn er Williams and Colonel Jam es Williams (in their Mantles of the Order), Lady Supt.-in-Chief Mrs. A. J. Walton, Colonel F. W. Smyth, Major E. H Hon eywill (Secretary, Ambulance Departm ent), Mr. J W. Cullen (Chairman, ] ohannesburg Committee), Colonel G. L. van Dyk (Asst. Commissioner, Pretoria), Mr. I van Solomon (Chairman, Pretoria Centre Committ ee), Colonel A. H. Guy (Chairman, Red Cross-St John CoOrdinating Committee).
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PRIORY IN SOUTHER N AFRICA
The following r eport is taken from Th e Call of St. J ohn:
"Within 24 hours of the Brakpan typhoid o utbr eak, over 50 St. John V.A.D.s had volunteered for duty. Our organisation was quick and <l:nd members of the Order are still contmumg to give their service. The following account gives details of the St. John effort:
" Imm ediately the epidemic broke out, Col. J. M. Watt, Commissioner of the Transvaal District, asked the Nursing Divisions for assistance. The recruiting was confined to the East Rand Divisions to simplify the transport. From Springs, Brakpan, Benoni and Boksburg came volunteers, who set to with a will to reli eve the sore-pressed staff at the Far East Rand Hospital, and to form the nucleus of the band of workers which transformed the Brakpan Town Hall into an emergency hospital. They also served at the Technical College, which was changed into a convalescent hospital for cases on th e way to recovery.
"Throughout the worst period of the epidemic, these V.A.D.s served in shifts. It was no romantic task; they were there to carry out humdrum routine tasks, and so relieve the trained staff for dealing with serious cas es But whether making beds, washing patients, carrying food trays, or seeing to the comfort of patients, they knew the satisfaction that comes of being a unit of a smoothly running machine. Other duties have fallen to their lot: they have also assisted in giving blood transfusions and in administering oxygen.
" Three trained nurses in the St. J ohn Ambulance Brigade also volunteered to assist Mrs. Watermeyer, of Springs, Mrs. Exton, and Mrs. St. Clue, of Germiston, hav e given valuable service in this way.
" A St. John Ambulance driven by St. John volunteers, some of whom nurse as well, is in constant service. Members of the Rotary Club have volunteered to transport V.A.D.s to any part of the Reef.
" A number of volunteers who are not in the St. J ohn Ambu l ance Movement have been en listed by their friends in th e organisation, and they , too, have helped in the general tasks of the hospital. These
good peopl e volunteered to arrive at the hospital at 4 a m. every day. At the peak of the epidemic, there were over 200 cases of typhoid, most of th em being children.
"The V.A.D.s say that a hospital is much lik e a secret service, the work is strictly (hush-hush,' and the rul es of medical etiquette are as strict as those of any intellig ence service.
,( The amount of organisation necessary f01: th e mobilisation of these voluntary forces will be appreciated. This was done from the sub-centre of the Witwatersrand and Southern Transvaal Centre, at Evelyn Mansions, Springs. Mrs. A. M. M. Wyly, the Lady Corps Officer, is busy every mom en t of the day with telephone calls, communications with the Commissioner , the Matron, the medical authorities, and numbers of V.A.D.s eager to help.
"All of these had responsibilities of their own, some had families to l ook after and others were in offices, so that had to be planned which would enabl e them all to help.
" Every day of the week except Sundays, St. John nurses were on duty, some from 8 a.m.-12 noon, others from 2 p.m .6 p.m ., to be relieved by yet others from 6 p .m.- ll p.m. The break from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. was arranged for the benefit of married women who also had homes and children t? l ook after. The evening shift enabled gu ls who had spent the day in office to go home, change in to uniform, and be at th e hospital by 6 p.m
"Each Division pulled its weight in combating the epidemic . The 1st Benoni Nursing Division sent six volunteers the 2nd nin e, four came from Boksburg: five from the Springs 1st Division, and eight from Springs 2nd , while Brakpan provided twelve.
"Matron Forbes, who was at the Brakpan Town Hall, complimented Mrs. Wyly on th e high standard of nursing attamed by St. J ohn Nursing Divisions. This prompt r esponse on the part of memb ers of St. John is yet another example of their desire to alleviate suffering, and to work as the HospitaUers of old.
"Another good deed well done I "
LETTER OF INTEREST
Gainsborough Ambulance Division
It is proposed to form an Old Members' Association members of the Gainsborough Ambulance Dlv.lslOn. Many fonner members are now residing in varlOUS parts of the country, and it is felt that an would assist many to retain their interest m th e Bngade, and in particular with their own Division.
The Division al Superintendent has approved the proposal, and all former members are asked to commupicate with Stanley Dowman, 66, Tower Street, GaJ.Dsborough,. or Percy Holland, 27, Redbourn Way, Scun thorpe, LillCS.
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE ST. JOHN COUNTY COUNCIL
The inaugural meeting of the Buckinghamsbire St. John County Council was held at Aylesbury on F ebruary 15, under the chairmanship of Lord Cottesloe !Lord Lieutenant of the County), who spoke of the Importance of the new Council which will be the means of increaSing and enhancing the work of t:he Order in the County.
The Secretary-General of the Order (Brigadier W. B. G. Bame) exp lain ed the objects of the Council nnd described various activities of the Order which th; C0lll1:cil would be able to encourage [h e Fmance and General Purposes Committee was as follows: Lord Cottesloe, Major P. G. Darvil -Smlth (County Commissioner), Major P M. Be ac h croft, Lt.-Col. J. R. Collins, Lady D a wson, Mr. E A BIShop, Capt Alastair Urquhart, with one place to be filled. Asst. Commissioner R. StewartMiller was elected Hon Treasurer and Secretary. It was announced that County Headquarters has been obtained at 79, Buckingham Street Aylesbury whe re full particulars of the Order's wo'rk could obtained.
Ma foly items of were discussed, including AssoclatlOn actiVIties, Bngade ac tivities social services and other activities. ,
It is of interest to note that Lord Cottesloe (who is a Knight of the Order and a member of ChapterGeneral) took his first certificate in first aid in the year 1878.
HENRY E. HARDEN, V.C., MEMORIAL
Readers may remember that in the April 1945 issue of THE GAZETTE, it was announced that 'a fund h ad been opened to perpetuate the name of Corporal H. E. Harden, who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross.
The trustees of th e Fund met on February 7 at the Northftee t Council Chamber and had the pleasure of .the first part. of their proj ect completed. Neatly tted With red tape III pre-war legal formality, the title deeds of her house we r e duly presented to Mrs. M. Harden, wife the very gallant R.A.M.C. Corporal who gave hIS life to save others. Councillor E. W. Boucher made the presentation in a few well-chosen words, to which Mrs. Harden gracefu lly thanked the Trustees and those who had contrib uted to the Fund.
The seco nd object of the Fund was to apply some of the money to assist distressed families of Servicemen in the n eighbourhood who had los t their lives and it was a great pleasure t o th e Trustees to be 'able to announce that [500 had been invested for the benefit of th e two children of Corporal Harden.
The Trustees had also commissioned the painting of Corporal Harden's portrait, which it is hoped will have an honoured place in the Council Chamber
"THE WHITE CROSS"
It is always pleasing to receive copies of County Magazmes and we congratulate the Hampshire and I sle of Wight County on the first issue of " The White Cro.ss/: dated 1945. In addition to County act iVitIes are articles of general interest, including "St. ill Europe," "The Brigade Exhib ition," "The Pnsoners R eturn" and" The White Cross." Printed art paper and illustrated, the WIll be published every two mon ths, and we""understand that the second issue will contain articles on "A Call to Service," th e "S.J.A.B. Overseas in Burma and Malaya," and other fea tures.
There are a few copies of th e first edition available, and readers may obtain copies from Brigade Co un ty He adquarters, Bush House, Christchurch Road, !30urnemouth, Hauts ., the annual subscription being .)s. post free.
POLICE AMBULANCE NEWS
METROPOLITAN POLICE
G Division. -The annual compe titions were held on February 14, wh en Dr. J. M. Raphael judged th e work of four teams. Supt. Satterthwaite announced the result an d welcomed th e visitors. In th e absence of Sir George Abbiss (who kindly presented medals for the team) D. A. C. D a lton presented the cup and pnzes. CommercIal Road "A" gained first p lace. Chief Constable Quincey and other officers were present.
ID EAS ON SOME TEACHING FIRST A I D
By MAJOR A. C. WHITE KNOX, O.B.E., M.C., KSt.J., Ch.B. (Assistant Commissioner, The St. John Ambulance Br1gade).
(1) LECTURES
The basis of all first aid teaching must be the lecture; for by follovring a system of lectures the student is ensured of covering his subject.
Of the lecturer I will have more to say anon. The position of the medic,:l man with regard to this kind of work IS very much in the melting-pot at present, but obviously he should be the most knowledgeable obtainable.
(a) Size of Classes
I am at variance with many lecturers with my idea of the size of classes, but I definitely prefer a large class. I have frequently had classes of 100 over. I believe that the large class bnngs out the best in a lecturer, and gives him scope for letting himself go in a manner which. is not possible in the small class. The SIze of a class need only be measured by the number of practical instructors available. It should be compulsory for all instructors to be present at the doctor's lectures, for only in that manner will they fully grasp the important points which the lecturer wishes to emphasise.
The danger of the small class is that it becomes too personal, and there is a tendency for it to drift into talks on matters not connected entirely with first aid.
The importance of the lecturer being completely conversant with the practical side of his subject must here be very strongly stressed. He should always be prepared to demonstrate any particular subject.
(b) Number of Lectures
There is no doubt that six lectures are too few to admit of the lecturer really making his subject interesting. Six lectures allow him barely time to cover his su bj ect, and do not permit of the stories, sketching, etc , which can keep a class really interested. As an illustration: ten minutes spent with a sphygmomanometer illustrating that there is a pressure present in the circulation sufficient to drive blood out of a torn artery at a considerable rate, and that a pressure is necessary for the supp ly of oxygen, etc., to the important centres of the body, will impress the student and remain in his memory far better than half an hour's undemonstrated talk.
I believe that eight, ten, or even twelve lectures are necessary to allow the lecturer full scope for With Home Nursing I belIeve It IS tial. Here greater scope than ever IS permitted 1;he lectyrer, a.nd there numerous interestlllg objects to hIS hands which cry out for practical demonstration while lecturing. The fact that they can be demonstrated afterwards I do not consider to be at all comparable.
(c) Blackboard Sketching
I have said so much on this subject before that I do not wish to labour it, but simply to say use plenty of differentcoloured chalks, and often. The worse sketcher you are, the more your audience will laugh. It is a valuable asset to the lecturer.
(2) FAKING INJURIES
This subject has been covered by me before and I still consider it a valuable asset in teaching. It is quite easy to get sufficient putty and coloured grease to allow class sections to work under lllstruction, and by this means students will often get a better idea of injuries which they rarely see. Furthermore, the student likes it.
(3) DEMONSTRATiON CASES
Following a lecture on a special subject I frequently use a faked patient to illustrate it In other words, it is a sort of competition staging confined mostly to injuries dealt with in the previous lecture . Four students deal with it while the others watch and criticise under the control of the lecturer.
Students learn to deal with cases in this way rather than with individual practice injuries.
I believe that it is a failing of past teaching that the student has not been given sufficient opportunity of dealing with cases early in his instruction, but that this section has been left to the last lecture, and no opportunity given for practice. I believe it is of paramount importance and should form part of every curriculum.
Teach the patient to give his impressions also after the case is over in regard to handling, rough treatment, etc. His impressions are often a summary lesson to careless first aiders.
(4) EXPERIMENTAL
METHODS
First aid students are full of ideas. Give their ideas scope. New suggestions for treatment should be encouraged, tested and criticised; and some ingenious improvements on present methods have been brought forward.
Methods, which really appear to be advantageous can be submitted to the Association for consideration.
Improvement in method has been encouraged rather than mechanical gadgets.
(5)
EPIDIASCOPE AND CINEMA
The epidiascope for the screen demonstration of objects, pictures, microscope slides, etc., and the cinema for films offer two valuable helps in teaching.
The 16 mm. sound projector is particularly valuable, and films may be obtained from film libraries on a variety of first aid subjects. Some of the circulation and respiration films are amazing, and wound demonstration with bacteria in action has to be seen to be believed.
I believe that this method of training is one of the bright spots of the future, and will become more and more available for wider use.
(6) BRAINS TRUST OR FIRST AID QUIZ
A brains trust of a few doctors or experts with a good question-master offers an amusing and interesting opportunity for slight difference of ideas being used to illustrate the fact that all cases are not according to the book, and all interpretations are not necessarily standard.
Even if it is impossible to get the doctors for the occasion, it can be done very well with students, and a good questionmaster can illustrate by errors as well as correct opinions.
I t is a method of teaching growing in popularity, as it deserves to do, for it brings out points seldom thought of in ordinary routine.
(7) COMPETITIONS
drawing attention to points well done and points entirely missed.
(8) STRETCHER DRILL AND HAND-SEAT DRILL
A little of this will break up ordinary first aid training, and it offers an opportunity for more active exercise than that of sitting for an hour on uncomfortable chairs listening occasionally to somewhat uninteresting detail.
A physical break to mental activity is a wise move by any teacher. It should never be driven to desperation, but used with thought and an eye on the class.
(9) TALKS ON TOPICAL SUBJECTS
There are many matters of interest pertaining to first aid, and yet not actually included in it. It is extremely interesting to first aid students to hear talks or see demonstrations on these su bjects by their own particular representatives.
These I call fringe subjects, and their experts will usually be quite willing to come and spend an hour with you, to the advantage of your students.
(10) ST. JOHN CONSTITUTION
There is still an amazing amount of ignorance regarding the origin and work of our Order; and occasional talks should be given on our marvellous history and work done through the ages.
If Brigade classes are being given, Brigade constitution should be explained, and well-known names in the Brigade should be brought before the notice of the members.
Brigade activities should be explained, and the student be made to realise the vast and amazing organisation to which he belongs.
GENERAL
How is all this to be carried out?
We are in a post-war state of flux, and we have had to carry on under distressing Used in the correct way, competitions and difficult conditions, but the behaviour can help greatly in case treatment. of our members under stress of war has They need not be elaborately staged, been magnificent and I see greater things and should be marked with an eye to in the future. instruction rather than a selection of the In London the L.C.C. Institutes are best team. offering wonderful facilities for teaching It is usual to pay most attention to the our work; opportunities involving all the team type of test and neglect the indivi- suggestions I have made in this article, dual type, and I am by no means sure and I see no reason why the counties that we are wise in this. It is not very should not have the same facilities made frequently in our lives that we find our- available to them. Where institutes of selves present at an incident with three this type are not avai l able, we sti ll have conveniently instructed friends well versed increasing numbers of our docto r s comi n g in the practice of first aid to the injured. out of the Forces with fresh ideas and Use the individual test more frequently. suggestions, who, I have no doubt at a ll, It is not so spectacular, but more instruc- will be willing to help organise along the tive. Go through the marking afterwards, lines I have suggested. 65
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
By c. T. SCOTT, M.A., M.D.
Divisional Surgeon, The St. John Ambulance Brigade At-Home.
(A lecture delivered to the l\farket Harborough Division, S·lA.B.)
This evening I have chosen the subject of art.ifici<l:l for my lecture as you are more likely to have an opportunity for savmg Ide by this than by any other first aid manreuvre
Before starting on anything else I want to stress two most l1;nportant pomts : (I) Begin at once: do not waste time in preparation or g01l1g for. help but start. at once, wherever you are, or your patient may be get gomg. (A dro:-vnmg man goes on out water. until breathmg IS started and ten mmutes is probably the outsIde lImIt of lIfe m the (2) Do not give up too soon ,. you may have to cont1l1ue for two or eve n three hours.
MECHANISM OF RESPIRATION
In order to understand properly what you are doing I mu.st r:lll over, very the mechanism of respiration. Breathing consists of 1l1spiratlOn (or breathmg m) and expiration (or breathing out).
This reminds me of a story of a first aid candidate who was asked how to treat a case of simple fracture of the ribs. J:Ie. "I would two wide ba.nda9,es fir.mly round his chest, with the knots on the umnJured after the had exp2red. QUIte correct but not expressed quite happily.
Let us imagine the human chest as a closed, alrti.ght box, comc.al m shape, W1th sides of semi-circular steel springs (to represent the nbs) and the W1de .bottom closed by a sheet of india rubber (to represent diaphragm) and openmg at the top, pointed end. Altogether rather like a paIr of bellows. In.slde thIS box are the lungs which may be like ned to a rubber sponge of WhICh are. connected up to one tube which leaves the box through an aIrtight ]omt at the p01l1ted end, but these lungs are far too small to fill the box. Now, if the air be pump.ed out. of this .it will create a vacuum between the walls of the box and lungs whIch, bemg elastic, will be expanded from without and the ru?ber diaphragm will be sucked into a?arched floor, while inward pressure Will be exerted on the strong spnng SIdes. ThIS gives you an idea of human rest, as when patient .is unconscio,:s, the lungs are in a sort of ' half the SIdes, or pushmg .up the diaphragm air can be forced out, lIke bloW1ng W1th the bellows. By draggmg outwards the sides or pulling down the diaphragm air can be sucked in. In each case the elastic recoil returns the chest to the resting position, so performing the other phase of respiration .
The actio n of r espiration is automatic and is controlled by a special part of the brain called the respiratory centre. Though respiration is automatic and continues during sleep or unconsciousness it is also under the control of the will in that it can be voluntarily increased or diminished or even stopped for a time, the respiratory centre acting like a sub-telegraph office and taking orders from head office.
The objects of respiration are (1) to supply oxygen (from the air) to the blood in the lungs, for transport (by the blood) to all parts of the body; and (2) to get rid of carbon dioxide gas, which is the waste matter collected by the blood from the tissues of the body. The respiratory centre is peculiarly sensitive to any slight increase of carbon dioxide in the blood and shows its resentment by ordering an immediate increase in respiration to get rid of the excess. Large excess of carbon dioxide will eventually poison the respiratory centre and cause stoppage of respiration. It is impractical to separate entirely the process of artificial respiration from other acts of resuscitation, as they are so mutually dependent on one another in restoring life to the apparently dead patient. It is no use pumping air in and out of the lungs if the heart has stopped and there is no blood circulating through the lun gs to pick it up. Therefore methods of artificial respiration which help the heart's action are more likely to be serviceable than those which only promote breathing.
HISTORY OF ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
Now I will give a brief history of some of the m ethod s that have been used in the past, over 150 of which are on record, and all of which have had some measure of success in saving life, though some of the older methods are to us rath er crude and sometimes even comic.
Probably the 'earliest case on record is when Elijah revived the child of the Shunamite woman We are told that" he lay upon the child and put his mouth to his mouth
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and stretched himself, upon the child." Lying upon the child would cause expiration and breathing into his mouth would cause inspiration, while the carbonic acid in his breath would stimulate, the respiratory centre and the contact with his body would supply warmth.
In the early days application of warmth was the chief means of resuscitation and was applied as hot clay, hot tiles, a bladder of hot water or a freshly killed animal. Later on methods of torture were used, such as burning the skin with hot iron, melted wax or hot oil poured over the body. Scratching or cutting the skin or even pulling out a tooth have been employed as well as many other painful procedures all of which would certainly tend to promote respiration by applying a stimulus, but which often had a sad effect upon the patient if he was fortunate enough to recover.
Other methods employed included rolling the patient over and over on the floor and hanging the pati e nt over a fence, h ead down one side and legs the other (the jackknife method), the local heavyweight being called upon to throw his weight against the patient on the fence.
Mouth to mouth insufflation is still in favour in some places to-day. The rescuer places his mouth over that of the patient and alternately blows out and sucks in. It is decidedly preferable to place a handkerchief over the patient's mouth if you wish to try this plan, but it is a nasty business and not very good for patient or operator, nor is any method of insufflation scientifically correct, for in nature air is not forced in from without and high pressure can damage the lun gs. However, insufflation methods were the mainstay of the rescuer for many years and even fireside bellows with a piece of tubing were called into service.
Some 200 years ago methods of fumigation were very popular. These consisted in blowing tobacco smoke into the patient's rectum. One method of doing this was by introducin g the stem of a churchwarden pipe into the rectum, the operator placing his mouth, full of smoke, over the bowl of the pipe and blowing.
The barrel method was introduced about 150 years ago, and I understand barrels are still kept ready at "lifeguard II stations near bathing places in the U.S.A. In this method the victim is laid face downwards across a barrel and the operator rolls the barrel backwards and forwards. This is quite a serviceable method and has many points of similarity with the modern " Rocking Stretcher. II
In the middle of the nineteenth century attention began to be paid to methods of compressing and relaxing the lungs from without. One ingenious method consisted of a belt of cloth passed round the patient's chest and crossed in front. An operator took hold of each end and by pulling and relaxing they compressed and released the chest.
MORE MODERN METHODS
Silvester's method was introduced in 1861, and as it has been fully taught to all ambulance m en, I will not describe it but only call attention to one or two points. When bringing the patient's elbows down on to the chest press them firmly into the ribs. This has the effect of emptying the lungs beyond their resting position. Also, the rolled up coat or rug under the patient's shoulders is generally too small. Make it fairly high and firm. Then the patient's head will drop back and the tongue will not fall down the throat , which is one of the bugbears of Silvester's method. This is a very sound method and has the advantage over Schafer's in that pulling the arms upwards promotes inspiration beyond the lung-resting point and pressing the elbows into the rib'.> causes expiration beyond this point also.
A serious disadvantage of Silvester is that the patient, lying on his back, does not tend to get rid of water from the lun gs; and, as drowning cases provide the majority of patients, this is a really serious disadvantage. The method is more easily carried out with the patient on a low table and the operator standing than with the patient on the ground. It is a somewhat tiring method and somewhat difficult for one person to continue as the tongue has to be watched and the patient is apt to be pulled along unless someone holds the feet. Silvester's method has a great pull over Schafer when the patient is very n early dead and the muscles of the diaphragm are flabby, which I will expldn when dealing with Schafer's method.
Atou t this time many " flexion II m ethods were tried in cases of new-born infants. Shultze ' s method was used a great deal and deserves mention. When performing it the operator grasps the child by the shoulders with its back towards him. Then, with extended arms, he swings the child up above his head until its legs flex forwards on to its body, causing expiration. The baby is then brought slowly down until held in front of the operator, producing inspiration.
I must also mention the Laborde method which consists of opening the patient's mouth, dragging the tongue forward and holding it there. This helps to stimulate inspiration, whilst letting the tongue go back again leads to .expiration. This is only useful in very slight cases of failure of respiration; but it has often been of service to an 67
ana;sthetist as it can be performed without interfering with the surgeon who can continue the operation in most cases.
Schafer's method was introduced in 1903, and you must consider it your number one choice to start off with right away in practically every case. Somewhat similar methods had been in use for some time and Schafer's is the outcome of the best of them. It has three advantages over Silvester: (1) It is easier to carryon Lor a long time, especially with one operator; (2) the patient is lying prone so that water tends to pour out of the lungs; and (3) it is easy to l earn . I want now to call particular attention to what is your object when perfor ming Schafer's method. It is to press the patient's abdomen, not his chest, on to the ground. This has the effect of pushing the abdominal viscera up against the diaphragm and so emptying the lungs. ,Vhen your pressure is relaxed the diaphragm returns to its "resting" position and so causes inspiration. This return of the diaphragm is due to the fact that in life all our muscles are in a state of "tone," which means that they are taut, braced up, or slightly contracted, so that they can get to work at once without having to pull in the slack. ,iVhen a person is dead, or nearly so, this tone is l ost and the m u scles become flabby. Now you will see why Schafer's method is not so good when the patient is very far gone. As the diaphragm has lost its tone it will not spring back. Therefore you get no inspiration after you have r elaxed your pressure. Remember, therefore, to listen whilst doing your Schafer. It is no use going on with it unless you can actually hear air being taken in and out, and you must at once roll your patient over and try Silvester which causes actual inspiration.
It is useful when doing Schafer to have the patient's head downwards on a slight slope, to help water to run out, but not in any case on a steep slope as the weight of the viscera pressing upwards on the diaphragm will prevent its recoil.
One more practical hint about Schafer. Be sure that the patient's face is clear of mud. I know that you are taught to t u rn the head sideways, but it is much safer to bend one, or both, of his elbows and lay his forehead on his forearm, so making sure that his air entry is unobstructed.
Schafer's method is impractical with some women who have small waist and large breasts, as you cannot make their abdomen squeeze on to the ground; nor is it practical with a woman advanced in pregnancy nor with a case of fracture of the lumbar spine.
(To be concluded.)
RAILWAY AMBULANCE NEWS
LONDON , MIDLAND & SCOTTISH RAILWAY
London District. -The first post-war competitions were held on February 12, when the Division 1 tests were judged by Mr. A. W. Badenoch, F.R.C.S. (team), and Dr. Megaw (individual). Although the work was not of the pre-war high standard, the competitors were enthusiastic and carried out the tests to the satisfaction of the judges. Mr. W. Edgson (Chairman of the District Committee) presided at the presentation of awards, whilst Mr. C. Hopkins (District Secretary) announced the results which were: 1st, Watford A, 251 marks; 2nd, Camden, 241; 3rd, St. Albans. The first two teams will represent the District in the All-Line preliminary competitions. Mr. Norman Davis (Area Staff Clerk) presented the cup and individual prizes to the first three teams.
The Division 2 competitions were held on February 19, when Dr. John Findley (team) and Dr. T. D. Renwick (individual) judged the work of seven teams. On this occasion Mr. C. Hopkins presided, and Mr. W. Edgson announced the results, which were: 1st, Watford C, 140 marks; 2nd, Somers Town, 136 ; 3rd, Southend B, 129!. Mrs. Denning, wife of Lt.-Col. Dept., presented the trophy and Illdivldual pnzes to the first two teams. Col. Denning expressed thanks to all competitors and hoped that next year more teams would compete.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Basingstoke.-Sixteen members of the Basingstokc Class competed for the Class Cup. Drs. MacLean and J. A. White acted as judges. The presentation was held on February 5, when Mr. A. Barrow (District Secretary) presided and welcomed Mr. E. S. Moore (Div. Motor Power Supt.), who had consented to present the winner was Mr. C. G. Cooper, and the other were: G. Parfitt, P. HOCking, A. Garrett, A. Govier and H. Powell. Mr. P. Gallop received a special prize for the most advanced competitor. 68
Welling. - The a nnual presentation of awards to the Welling Class was carried out by Mr. Back (Station Master, Welling). A feature of the presentation was a Meritorious Long Service Certificate to J. English for long and continued interest in the movement.
Mr. E. Boormaa received the 21-year Gold Medal. Templ ecom be.-At the presentation of awards, over which Mr. P. C. Hayman (Stationmaster) presided, Dr. Goddard expressed his pleasure in having an efficient team of trained men available to assist in any em.ergency. Mrs. Bishop, wife of Mr. Geo. Bishop (Dlv. Supt .) , presented the awards, which included a Gold for 21 years' service to A. W. Knight, 14-year Silver Medals to P. C. Hayman, H. L. Knight, W. Hopkins and F. Wiles, and seven-year Bronze Medals to C. T. Brown and P. Buckingham. Clapham Junction. -Mr. W. Geo. Pape (Chairman, S.R. Ambulance Centre) presided at a representative gathering of staff on December 5, when Mr. R. M T. Richards (Traffic Manager) presented Foreman A. J. Moody with a gift from the General Manager, a barometer, as a token of appreciation of valuable services during the war years at Clapham JunctIOn StatIOn. Mr. Matthews (Stationmas ter) thanked the Traffic Manager for the signal honour he had conferred on the gathering by his presence. Also present was Mr. E. Uzzell (Welfare Officer), Mr. W. G. Surry (Asst to Div. Supt.), and Mr. F. A. Trott.
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Harrow Nursing Division. -At the annual meet ing it was reported that membe r s had been workll1g at Charing Cross, Harrow, Park Royal ?t. Vincent's H ospitals as well as a t the local clim cs V.A D: members' were serving in Bombay and New D elhI H ospitals and at Shen ley and Haslar President Miss Workman presIded at the meetll1g, .at which Asst. Commissioner Dr. Wrangham and Officer Miss Wes t were present. Supt. Mrs. HIggIns, who presented the 33rd annual report, was t hankful th a t the Ambulance H a ll ha d escaped damage The Division has sent 1,734 articles to the Forces, and men i n the R.A.F. and Middlesex Regiment who had received t hem had sent letters of appreciation. Cla3ses of i nstruction h ad been given to many organisations. Winners of t he 1945 competitions were : TeamS erg t. Marti n (leader), A/ S B. Manton, E. Burne, and C. De Val Efficiency-A /S G. H erbert Bedmaking-A/S E. Burne j '/Cadets General EffiCIency -N/C G Moorhouse. Satisfactory report s were gIven of t he Harrow Section and the Nursing Cadets by Mrs Ridgeway and Miss Burton respectivel y. A/O Miss Dean, who was welcomed after serv!ce at home and overseas, told of some of her expenences with the B.L.A.
Warlingham Nursing Division. -The Christmas party was held on February 2, when members of the Warlingham Ambulance D iyision supported the fu nction. Supt. L. A Hams acted as of Ce remon ies Some 200 guests were p resent, lllcluding H eadquarter Staff Officer J S. H annam (Asst Brigade Secretary) and Mrs Hannam, Distric t Officers the Misses Tuckwell and Miss " Vaters, together with officers and members of neighbouring divisions Games dancing and voca l i tems were enjoyed and many prizes distributed. Those enthusiastically appreCiated the efforts of the DIVISIon, under the leadership of District Officer Miss Willcocks, who replied that the annual party had given much pleasure to the conveners and it was hoped that all present would" come again."
No. 58 / 5 and No. 115N Divisions. -The second combined Officers' Mess nigh t of the Western Postal and St. Marylebone Ambulance and the St. John's ' '''ood Nursi ng Divisions was held on February 22, when President W. L. Dav is presided, supported by Vice-Presidents C. A. Forsdick and Dr. Charles Porter. D uring the evening the Presiden t announced that he h ad been appointed to Paddington D O. and would have to resign. Mr. G. Hearn, the new Postmaster, who was guest of honour, hoped tha t the next meeting he attended would not be as a guest but as a member. S peeches were made by Mr. Forsdick, Dr. Charles Porter, D iv. Surgeon M. M. Scott, Supts. W. Y. M Allen and Mrs Allen , and Amb Officer Evans (Gloucester).
LANCASHIRE DISTRICT
Oldham.-One of the pos t -war activ i ties of the Ol dham Corps, a Medical Comforts Depot, was officially opened by t he Mayor, Alderman S T Marron, on F ebruary 9. The Corps P ipe Band celebra t ed the occasion by parading through t h e town Corps. Supt. G. Halbert pres ided a t the ceremony, be ing supported by Asst. Commissioner Major E. S. B u r t- H amilton, District Officer Miss 1. M. Sutcliffe and Corps Officers H. Chadwick, Mrs. E. Lord and Mrs. M. A. Rowson.
The Chairman in welcoming the Mayor said it was appropriate tha t he should so honour the Brigade, inasmuch as being chairman of the Borough's Health Committee the services of the Depot would be closely allied with t he health of Oldham.
The Mayor, after referring t o t he difficulties of ob t aining medical requisites , said th a t the Corps has performed a val uable service in p roviding such a Depot H e hoped the peop le of Oldham wo uld be quick to ava il t hemselves of this new service, as they had always responded to such se r v ices as t he B rigade had rendered in the past.
Maj or Bur t·H amilton, in thanking the Mayo r , said
in these days of State control it was good to see such a voluntary organisation as the Brigade at its work of service. Miss Sutcliffe, in supporting the thanks, said that the next necessity and aim was a headquarters of their own.
The Depot is situate a t t wo shops, 30 and 34, Park Road, Oldham, and will be open each evening and on Saturday afternoons.
COUNTY OF BEDFORD
Congratulations to County Officer W. T. Knight, who celebrated h is 80th birthday on February 14. H e is County T reasurer and i t is of i n teres t t o note that his son , Captain W. C. Knight, is t h e Comm iss ioner of the County Luton. - F or t he secon d year in succession th e George Ke nt Ambul ance Div ision has won t he S later Efficiency Cup Competition open to the eight teams i n the Luton Town Corps. The cup was presented by Corps Supt. Y M Slater and will be held by the winning division for one year.
The Wardown Nursing Division held a supper and socia l on February 23 to mark the third anniversary of the Division. County Officer Weatherhead spoke of the increase in membership of the Division and the activities undertaken. He was also pleased that four members of the Nursing Cadet Division had gained Grand Prior 's Cadet Badges and that some of the Cadets were transferring to the Adult Division. The evening was spent in social fun Those present included Div. Surgeon T. E. Lloyd and Mrs. Ll oyd, Supt. W. D. Stevens and Amb Officer Mrs. Stevens (to whom thanks were expressed), and many other guests.
COUNTY OF BIRMINGHAM
Officers of "B" Corps held their annual dinner on January 30 at the Imperial Hotel, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. I t was much regretted that County Commissioner Sir Bertram Ford was not well enough to be present.
The toast of the King was proposed by Corps Supt. S. H. Lamer, and that of the Visitors by President Colonel F. G Danielsen. The response to this toast was made by President J. Dickinson (B.S.A. Division).
County Surgeon D. J Nicol proposed the" B" Corps, to which Corps Surgeon F. H Yollam responded
COUNTY OF BRISTOL
Every ambulance of the Brigade in Bristol is now equipped with a Sparkiets Resuscitator and from February 13 any driver answering a call will take an outfit with him. They will be used in cases of coal·gas poisoning, drowning, electric shock, strangulat ionin fact any accident i nvo l vi ng collapse of the lungs.
Asst. Commissioner G J. Creech is in charge of this effort, which should playa leading part in the savi ng o f life in cases of accident by asphyxia
COUNTY OF CORNWALL
Callin gton. -At the annual meeting of the Calli ngton Ambulance Division high tributes were paid to th e "little band of unpa id workers." Presiden t D r. F. A. Trowbridge presided and expressed sincere thanks to all members for the voluntary work undertaken. He reviewed the situation and mentioned tha t the local detachment of the B.R.C.S. had ceased t o exist, and he hoped that some of their members wou ld join the Brigade and so assist with the work. He referred to the National Health Service and hoped that they would escape nationalisation and con ti n u e " to enjoy our independence and be free to serve th e public " The Secretary·Treasurer (ML P P Make r ) sa id th a t 104 cases h ad been attended, 9 7 h ad been conveyed in the ambulance which covered 3,61 5 miles. Specia l mention was made of Corp!. H. J. Holl oway (T ransport Officer) an d Pte Arn old Bu t tle, who drove the ambulance on mos t occasions
Mr. B B ut le r (Chairman, P aris h Co uncil) v oiced the t own's gra titude fo r the splendid se rvico rendered
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by the ambulance personnel.. Sim ilar werc voiced by Councillors H arns and Cowling and Mr·. H. M. Pollard (Parish Clerk).
County Officer H. H Wenmouth, who was O'ratulated on being electcd to the Town Council, the division on the progress made its three years and paid tribute to the fine leadership of Dr. Trowbridge.
COUNTY OF DERBY
Xow that thc ban on publici ty has been lifted the activities of the Rolls-Royce Ambulance and Nursing Divisions during the war can now bc revealed.
The Ambulance Division was formed 1Il 1938 as a Works Division; membership rose during the war to 15. During that time over 600 successful In examinations in first aid, home nurslllg and anti-gas with the A.R.P. organisation, auxiliary volunteers were called for from Rolls-Royce emj:Jloyees.
Over 250 were trained and over 600 awards obtallled.
Brigade duties undertaken included the theatre, the cinema, at football matches and public functions. During 19!5 over 3,700 such dutIes were performed, in addition to !25 ambulance transport duties, 197 Guide duties, and l(j convoys of w?unded were dealt with at the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary and Derby City Hospital
Although the )..'ursing DIVISIOn formed lmtil 19!" first aid classes were begun 1U 1939, when a of women attached themselves to the Ambulance Division as Auxiliary members. These members formed the nucleus of the Nursing Division. Since then 75 girls, including.3! Auxiliaries, have been trained in first aid, home nursmg and anti-gas measures.
In spite of the long factory_hours, members of the )..'ursing Division undertook l±::> Bngade dutIes, helped with wounded convoys and evacuees, acted as gllldes for the wounded, and are now on the rota of a new Ambulance Service operated by the St. John and Red Cross Joint Headquarters in Derby In 1 51 hours have been worked by 29 members m local since September, 19-*3.
In 194! the Officers and )./.e.O.s raised and trained the Rolls-Royce Cadet Nursing Division. Six Cadets have 2740 hospital hours to their credit since May, 19!5.
All social activities are arranged by a joint social Committee and the social functions undoubtedly contribute'to the tcam spirit existing when duties bring the Divisions together.
COUNTY OF BERKSHIRE
During the month of January an instructor's course was held by the Casualties Union at Malvern H ouse School, Reading. This occupied four days. Twentyfour members of the County Staff and Reading Corps attended, including County Commissioner C. A. Poole, Asst. Commissioner F. A. C. J arvis and County Officer H. F. Skidmore.
The lectures and demonstrations we re most interesting and brought out to the candidates the enormous importance of properly faked injuries and trained casualties. At the conclusion of the course an examination was held and the successful candidates will receive a certificate and become instructors. It is hoped to start classes throughout the County.
The course was conducted by the Organiser of the Casualties Union, l\Ir. E. C. Claxton, M.B.E., who was assisted by numerous members. The County extends thanks to the County Commissioner for Surrey through whosc kindness the C"nion was introduced to the in Berkshire.
Reading Corps.-On February 11 a social and dance was held at which some 490 people attended. Nine prizes were given in raffles which realised £15 towards funds. Those present included the Mayor and Mayoress (Councillor and Mrs. Langston), Alderman and Mrs Bales, Mr C. Aust (representing Dr. W righ t , M.O.H.), County Supt. the H on Mrs. Leslie Gamage, Asst. Commissioner and Mrs. F. A. C. Jarvis.
On February 2 members of t b e Reading Nursing Corps visited Windsor by private coach. Corps Supt. Miss E. C. Sudal was in charge ; and the members visited St. George's Cbapel, and through t he kindness
of :Miss Hanbury-Willi ams (B.R.C S COllunandant)
visited also the Garte Chapel. The party was afterwards enter tained by t he Windsor Divisi.on. The Post Officer Nursing D IVISion held ItS compe tit ion for the" Gamage Cup, " which this y.ear took the form of a q u iz in first aid and home nursm.g County Officer (N) Miss D. K. Gibbins set and ]udge?- t h e questions and the team led by Hon. Sergt. MISS V Wya t t placed first. The Cup, :vrn be held fo r six montbs, was presented to the wmnmg team by Miss Gibbins. Corps Supt. Miss E. C. Sudal and Supt. Miss E. G. Coombe acted as umpires At a recent examination in Child Welfare, members of this Division gained a 100 per cent. passes.
NORTH , EAST AND MID-DEVON
Kin gskersw ell .-Corrual good-fellowship was the keynote of a successful .social. and dance arranged the Kingskerswell NurslOg DIVISIOn on February 23. The Torquay Brigade CbOlr, under tbelf conductor, Pte. Dagg, rendered many vocal items. An for recruits was made and an announrement regardmg forthcoming Home 0:ursing Lectures. Some 200 guests were present, the arrangements made by Hon Sergt. Miss Henderson and Amb. Sister MISS Hartnoll, assisted by Sergt. Mrs. Sanders, of Torquay
COUNTY OF HERTFORD
Royston. -The annual meetin:{ of the Royston Xursing Division was held on February 11, when President Lady 0:ewman presided, supported by Div. Sllrgeon G. Margaret Dunbar, Supt. Iiss \V. 1\[. Hart (who presented the report), and other,S Members had attended public dutIes, 11:\ VISits h3d been made under the Nur ing Aid Scheme and 2-1 attendances at the Medical Comforts Depot, which was opened on September 25, 19!5. were to all members for their suppprt, and l1l partIcular to Amb. Sisters Mrs. Simons (Secretary) anclMiss Bamcs expressed thanks to Miss Undenvood, iVlatron of Royston Hospital, who gave a short but enlightening talk on Peni.cillin her expenellces with the British Army dunng hostilIties. The Malron thanked the members of the Division who are helpl11g at the hospital.
Thanks were also extended to Lady Xewman for her ever ready support.
COUNTY OF LEICESTER
Leiceste r. -A re-union of past and presen t empluyecs of the B.U.S.M. Co., Ltd., was arranged by members of thc Nursing Division. Some 180 people were thus entertained. The pensioners of the Company were each invited to nominate employees with whom they had worked and whom they wished to meet at the Re-union and these in turn were invited to attend. Div. Pres'ident B. P. Cooper kindly made and financed the catering arrangements, whilst anonymous friends made it possible for each pensioner to enjoy a of beer and 10 cigarettes at the close of the functlOn. A variety entertainment was given by employees of the Company.
To celebrate her 21 years as Superintendent of the Wortley Searson Lovell Division, Miss A. E Williams gave a party to her own Divisidn. This was orgarused by Amb. Officer Miss Bednall, and an entertainment was given by members of the Division and members of the St. Mary's Nursing Division, assisted by Miss Mabbutt's Accordion Band. Presentations were made in the shape of flowers, cake and purse. County Supt. Miss Partridge spoke of Miss Williams' long service in the Brigade from the time she first entered as a member, the hard work she had done in hospitals as a V.A.D., and for the Executive and Association.
During her 36 years' service she was made a Serving Sister of the Order in 1934. Miss Williams, in acknowledging the gifts and tributes, recalled old ruemories and asked all to renew their eHorts and put their whole hearts and souls into the work before them.
COUNTY OF NORFOLK
During recent weeks the County St. J ohn Band has given roncerts at Trunch and Reepham
A meeting of County Officers was held at Norwich, COllnty Commissioner Sir Thomas Cook presiding.
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SwalIh am_-A well-attended meeting of Ambulance, Nursing and Cadet personnel, also members of the. Sporle Cadets, was held on February 7, when statements of work and accounts were given for each section. Lt.-Col. J. E. 1\I. Skinner attended.
Sed geford_-A meeting wa recently held for the purpose of launching St. John Ambulance activities in the parish. Mrs. H. Ingleby presided, being supported by the Rev. W. Clark and Lt.-Col. J. E. M. Skinner (County Organiser).
Attleborou gh. -A meeting' was held on Februarv 13 to re-start the Ambulance Division. Mr. Gaskin' was re-appointed Superintendent, whilst the secretarial duties will be carried out by lVIr. Woodcock.
COUNTY OF NOTTINGHAM
Ruddin g ton Ambulanre Division. -A party was held in the Village Hall, where Supt. A. B. Turney welcomed the guests, including District Officer A. G. \Veller, Corps Officer Dawson, and other officers. also thanks for the loyal help and support given by President Sellore, Vice-presidents Smith, Naoke and Bradwell, and Mr. Hickling (Auditor). With the help of these gentlemen a fully ambulance was purchased and put into service in January, 1942, and since that date, under the care of Cadet Officer Adams, 1,000 patients had been carried and over 20,000 miles covered. Twelve members of the Division were still serving with the Forces. District Officer Weller paid tribute to all connected with the Division, and presented Vice-President Bradwell with h.is Badge of Office. A gift of cut glass w:as J?ade to Dlv. Surgeon .\J unroe, whu i<; e, ving the dist.nct, a welcome given to Dr. Harvey, who was takmg his place.
A sum of was h.anded to Snpt. Turney from the Gotham DIVISIOn, which was being disbanded.
COUNTY OF OXFORD
West Oxford Division .-The new Divisional Surgeon, Dr. H. A. Darcus, has arranged a series of fortni:7htly lectures, to be given by himself and his mediCal colleagues. One such lecture took place at the Ynivers.ity Sch?ol of Human Anatomy, where some mterestrng specimens were shown
A party members' children was given recently by the SOCial Cillb .Committee, and included a visit to the local pantoIDlIDe.
Witney Di vision_-:-At the annual meeting-, at which Dlv. Surgeon presided, Supt. J. Chesterman referred to the resignatIOn of the Association Secretary and Supt S Collis, who had complf'ted 15 years serVlce_ He gave a welcome to Vice-President W. R. Brooks, Councillor F. H. Hickman County H. E. Howard. County Cadet E. W. Geldt, and members of the Division who had returned fr?":l the F?rces. 1946 it is hoped that the Dlvlslon will obtam their own headquarters, and vanous schemes have been put in hand with that view. Members were thanked for their continued loyalty.
Div: Treasurer W. J. Rowe presented a sound finanCial statement, and the meeting closed with a vote o.f thanks .to SU!?t. Chesterman for his untiring efforts Sl!lce the mceptlon of the Division in 1929.
COUNTY OF SURREY
Chertsey Divislon.-Div. Surgeon Vaile presided at the and welcomed back L/Cpl. Kersley after serv1ce WIth the Forces. He stated that each Cadet would be given a plot of land around the H t and he would donate a prize of [1 to the holder of best plot.
Supt. Gristock stated that the year had been a one. They had been ab le to obt?i 1 the Sear.c hlight Hut for their meetings, but repairs and furl11ture were n eeded. tbe year 29 parcels had bee!1 sent t.o members m the Forces. Addlestone had agaIn comblOed WIth the ambulance: 233 patients had been conveyed and 4,541 miles travelled.
The Hon. Treasurer and the Hon. Secretary both reported on their activities.
Cadet Officer Ayling reported on Cadet activiti es: and expressed thanks to Supt. C;;ristock for his belp and Dr. who had taken the examinations. The Division has gained second place in the Lloyd Shield Competition.
,COUNTY OF WARWICK
Col eshill. -The inter-district competitions between the "Vyken and District Division and the Coleshill and District Division were resllmed on February \) at the Town H;>ll, Coleshill. This was the first competition since 1939, and they were for Ambulance and Nursing Cadets and member of the Ambulance Division. Cadet Supt. Burton (Rugby) judged the Ambulance Cadets test, Corps Officer Newell the ursing Cadets, and D. A. Citnt the men's test. The Cadet tests were won by Wyken and the men's by Coleshill. The proceedings finished with a tea and social during which Supt. G. Wheatland thauked the Wyken Division for their attendance
COUNTY OF WORCESTER
Officers and N.C.O.'s of the Northern Aiea NurSing Corps held a social at Lye, on February 9. Those present included County Supt. Dr. Mrs. Porter, County Secretary :\1iss H. M. Walton, Corps Supts. Miss Ashton and Mrs. Neligan, Corps Officers W. Ollis, J. H. Watkills, ;\fiss Jones, Illiss Wakefield and Corps Sergt.-Major E. F. Preece, in addition to many divisional officers.
Hill and Cakemore Nursing Division. -The annual was held on February 5, with Supl. }Iiss Dye presldll1g. Those present included Corps Supts. Miss Ashton and lIIiss H. Ashton.
It was reported that a start had been made on the Medical Comforts Depot, and Mrs. Dye thanked the members for their support.
The Secretary reported that members had performed 216 hours of hospital dll(v and ;)+ hours of clinic work.
Some members had been called upon as blood donors. Attendances had also been made in connection with welfare work for after-care of service men.
Brierley Hill Nursing Division. -A dinner was held on February 12, witb Amb. Sister Mrs. Yorke (memberin-charge) presiding. She was by County Surgeon G. C. Campbell, Corps Supt. Miss Ashton, Corps Officers J. H. Watkins and 1\1rs. Northwood and others.
After the repast Miss Ashton referred to tbe resi"'nation of Mrs. Tonks, who had given them years good service, and she hoped that all members would give tbeir backing and help to Mrs. Yorke, who was now in charge.
Dr. Campbell expressed appreciation for the years of good service rendered by Mrs. Tonks. They were all glad that she would still remain a member of the Division, although not as Superintendent.
As an appreciation of the esteem of the members Sergt. Mrs. Bailey presented a handsome gold bangle' to Mrs. Tonks, who thanked the members and appealed co-operation to be given to Mrs.
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Bri gbous e Corps_-On February !l a social was held at "Olde Tyme" danciug took place to the strams of Sergt. Victor White's Band. present inclu?ed Asst. <;ommissioner H. Harrison, Mrs. Harnson, and DJstnct OHlcer A. Robertshaw and Mrs. Robertshaw. Amb. Officer B. Womersle\· carried out the. duties as of ceremonies, and spot prizes were given for vanous dances.
During the interval Corps Supt. H. Hirst welcomed the members and friends He stated that with the disbanding of the C.D. Service members had been able to have a period of rest, but that it was now time to commence intemive training in order to fulfil their many obligations
Corps President T. H. Whiteley welcomed tbe members who bad recently returned from the Forces and presented with a gift of cigare ttes.
Divislon.-:-At annua l meeting Supt. A. Rid dale gave a bnef outlIne of the early history of the Division formed in 1936, and touched on the work undertaken dunng the war years. The post-
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war programme included a ?lIedical Comforts Depot, fust-aid posts, etc., and the queslion of new Headquarters was being given considerable attention.
He expressed thanks to Drs. H. Mathers, r.J. S. and A. S. Johnstone, without whose help the dl\ISlOn could not function; to the officers, N.C.O.'s and members for their good work; to the many donors; and the local press.
Messrs . \ Vain and Haynes congratnlated the Superintendent on his report and on the recently conferred honour of Serving Brother of the Order.
Hon. Sergt. A. Bradley reported that 07 dulies had been perfonned, 97 ambulance cases transport ed and 98 first -aid cases lreated.
Cadet Supt. \\". Binks reponed on the Cadet activities.
A presentation of awards was held on February 15, when the Mayor, who was accompanied by the lIIayoress, presented the awards and stated that he was proud of the St. John Organisation, which had the asset of over 1)00 years of tradition.
Those present included Asst. Commissioner Dr. Lodge, District Officer Mrs. Lodge, Div. Surgeon H. Mathers, and ?II. A. Godfrey, :\1rs. Mathers, Dr. D. D. Payne (AI.O.H ), Mrs. Payne, \'icc-Presid ent Jalland and Mrs. Jalland.
The MayorE'ss presented to Sergt. Lillford the cup for having performed the highest number of public duties during 1945. Corpl. Steele was unable to be present to receive the cup for the highest number of cases treated during the year.
Eight boys were enrolled in the Cadet Division, and the Mayoress presented the plaque to Cadet John Gower as the smartest Cadel of the year.
No 1 Distri ct. -The annual party of the SOUTHALL Ambulance and Kursing Cadets was held on February 2, when some 76 Cadets were entertained by the Joint Committee of the Senior Divisions. During the evening Supt. J. \V. Taylor presented awards, including the Dr. Olive Cup (for the best nursing cadet efficiency) to Sylvia Carter, the Willett Cup (for the best team with all-round efficiency) to L. NIcKim, J. Corke, D. Meads, and W. Dabbs (Ambulance Cadets). Proficiency badges, certificates, fue-fighting certificates and efficiency awards were also presented. Cadet Officer Green thanked Supt. Taylor, and extended thanks to Supt. Miss Gibbs and Dr. Olive. Cadet Supt. Miss is in charge of the Nursing Cadets.
The Southall Cadet Band made its first public appearance on February 13, when, under the direction of Bandmaster J. Galvin, it took part in a variety concert given by the A.E.C. Dramatic and l'rlusical Section. The Mayoress (Airs. F. E. Gardner), Ald. D. C. :Neighbour and Mr. J. 1\1. Sturgeon were present, also Asst. Commissioner Dr. \Vrangham, District Officer Miss 'Nest, District Staff Officer T. Walsby and Area Cadet Officer Garrod. Both Alderman Neighbour and Dr. \",'rangham spoke words of encouragement to the band and expressed appreciation of the Brigade to the artistes who were taking part in the concert, which was for the band funds Bediordshire. -Cadets of the BEDFORD Town Ambulance and Nursing Divisions helped to line the route when H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth visited Bedford on February H. Corps Officer Hartwell was in charge. \VARDOWN Ambulance and J\'"ursing Cadets held their third annual tea and social at the Co-operative Hall. County Officer Weatherhead presented awards and certificates Those present included Supt. \V. A. Stevens, Amb. Officer Mrs. \\'. A. Stevens, Cadet Officer R. Godleman and others.
Bu ckin g hamsbire.-The NEWPORT PAGNELL Ambulance Cadets are to be congratulated on the magazine they produce each month. This is handwritten, duplicated, contributed, edited, printed and sold enhrely by the members. It includes notices of cOmmittees, and even a quiz, whilst drawings and crossword and other puzzles. This diVlslOn IS very keen on sport, and a team is preparing for a cross-country race Mr. H. Groves (a local resident very keen on boxing) is taking a class in boxing.
Corn wa ll. - The Mayoress (Mrs. E. E. Huward), Cuunty Cadet Officer Mrs P. Lanyon, and Mrs. Hermon were prescnt al the party held for lhe FALMOUTll :\ursing Cadets. Garnes, dancing and other items wert' llluch enjoyed. Ruth HarrIS, the youngest cadel, presented 1\1rs. V. E. Steven,son, who is retiring superintendent after 20 years serVIce, With a pen subscribed for by the Nurslllg Cadets and fnends. Berkshir e -On February 9 a first aid competition was held between teams of Ambulance and Nursing Cadets of the READIl'G Corps. Three Ambulance teams entered for the Clifford \\"cllings Cup, which was won by Reading G.\V. Cadets (leader, David Hopkins). In the ;-..'ursing tests four teams c?mpetE'cl and West (leader Rona Champ) gamcd the Ryland Cup. l\"ursing Officer l\Irs. V. Al. Crofts presented the Ambulance (which was gained for the second year ill succeSSIOn), and Counly Officer (N) Miss D. K. Gibbins the NurSing. Trophy. Asst. Commissioner F A. C. JarVIS set and Judged the test, assisted by members of the County Staff and Reading Corps.
On February 20 a party wa held by COOKHAM Nursing Cadets, at prescn t, §llso County Officer (N) Miss D. h. Glbblll.S, Amb. Officer :\[rs. Picton- \ Varlow, botb of whom Judged a fancy dress competition. Mrs. Keeling (member-in-charge) was responsible for the very enjoyable evening.
Ess ex. -On February 2 tbe MA:-:l'lNGTREE AXD BOXTED l\"ursing Cadets and tbe DEDHA\I Ambulance Cadets joumeyed to London and visited St. John's Gate where Mr. Veevers-Thompson conducted tbc part)' over the premises and explained all items of interest.
Derbyshire. -All the Ambulance Cadets of the STAVELEY Coal and Iron Company's Ambulance Corps, numbering 200, were present at a Cadet Boxing Tournament held on February 2:3. Tbe occasIOn was the handing over of a new uoxing ring to the Cadet Corps by District Officer R. H.ingham. Corps Supt. H. Kirk presided. The tournament was between the l\farkham Cadets versus the reo t of tbe Corps, and the result was Markham 12 wins, the Rest :3 wins, wilh two bouts drawn. The following Cadets were awarded boxing medals for good performances: Derek Hancock (Markham), Brian Wells (Staveley Works), and Allan Betts (Warsop).
H ertfordshire .-A t the annual meeting of the ROYSTON Nursing Cadet Division Cadet Sergt. A. Sheppard presented the report, which showed that !) proficiency badges, 17 efficiency shipes and 10 badges for knowledge of the Order were gained during the year. Cadet Corpl. Thelma \Vest won the county prize for the best Soldiers Treasure Badge, Cadet CorpI. Galloway also received a prize. Three Cadets attended the County Camp; whilst the divisional team gained the Victoria Cup in the County Competitions.
Ken t.-Two Cadets of the ROCHESTER Nursing Division have been awarded the \ Var Service Badge for valuable assistance at a war-time day nursery and Forces canteen.
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On February 0 Connty Commissioner C. C. Pamce presenled Grand Prior Cadet Badges to Mavis Parr and Joyce Barriball, of the PLYMOUTH Central Nursing Cadet Division. Mavis Parr also received a War Service Badge for work in the Plymoutb Hospital.
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The Sub-Prior (the Lord Cope, K.C .) has approved, on behalf of Chapter, the appointment of Dr. S. McCormac as Chairman of the Borough of Newport Centre, and of Mr. A. W. J. Wells as Chairman of the Anglesey Centre.
Dr. D. Rocyn Jones (Director of Ambulance) is making a good recovery from the unfortunate accident which befell him on January 5, since when he has been a patient in the Cardiff Royal Infirmary.
The Librarian (Sir Leonard Twiston Davies) reported to Council on February 26 two further gifts from Sq uadronLeader E. M. Jones , RC.A.F. , for the Priory Museum, to which he has been a most generous donor. The latest contributions are a silver model of a knight of Malta bearing a shield engraved with the arms of a Grand Master, and a silver filigree brooch in the design of the eightpointed cross.
Class Secretaries and members are informed that First Aid and Home Nursing awards in bronze can now be ordered in respect of current classes, and those held during the past three years for which cardboard tokens only have been issued. Orders will be dealt with in strict rotation, but as they will take at least two months to execute, it will be inadvisable to arrange presentation gatherings until it is known that the awards will be available.
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A committee appointed by the Priory with the concurrence of the Ministry of Fuel and Power and representative of the Monmouthshire and South Wales Coalowners' Association, National Union of Mine Workers (South 'Wales Branch) and the South Wales Colliery Managers' Association, as part o£ a campaign to stimulate interest in first aid in coal mines, has organised two series of six lectur es by specialists. One course for the collieri es in the Cardiff Mines Division will be given at Ute Reardon-Smith Lecture Theatre, National Museum of Wales, Cardiff, and the other for the Swansea Mines Division at the Gwyn Hall, Neath. The campaign has the support of the Coalowners, their Representatives on the Conciliation Board having endorsed a proposal to meet any expenses incurred by those attending; an d it is hoped to secure the presence at the lectures of one or two of the first aid
personnel from every colliery, sel ected by the Management.- The inaugural l ect ure will be given in March by Dr. T. E. Howells, Deputy Chief Medical Officer , Mines Medical Service. The subject for the second lecture to be given in April by Dr. D. T. Howell Evans, Surgeon - in - Chief, Monmouthshire and South Wales Miners' Rehabilitation Committee, Talygarn Centre, is "Fractures and Rehabilitation"; and the third l ecture in the series will be give n by Dr. Melbourne Thomas, Medical Superintendent, LJwynypia Hospital, on " New Ideas for Transport of Sick and Injured."
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Den bighshire.-The Wrexham Division reports with deep regret the death of Transport Officer H. Eaton, which occurred at the War Memorial Hospital on February 1. Mr. Eaton joined the Division on its formation in 1927, and from 1933 h a d held the office of Transport Officer, which ha d entailed a tremendous amount of work, his services ha ving been recognised by the award of a Priory Vote of Thanks His cheery disposition and devotion to St. John obligations had won for him the respect and affection of all his colleagues in the Brigade by whom his death is sadly mourned. There was a large representa tion of the Brigade at the funer a l, at which the R ev D. H. Evans and the Rev. Robert Davies officiated.
Gl amorgan.-In his report on the activities of the Barry and District Corps for the year 19-15, Asst. Commissioner Dr. M. V. Roberts states th a t 3,003 cases received first aid treatment, including 2,125 at the hut at Barry Island, whi c h is manned throughout the holiday periods, when Nursing Members staffed, in addition, the Lost Children's Creche. The Barry Borongh Council has addressed to the Corps an expression of grateful appreciation of this work . Another particularly successful feature of Brigade work in B a rry is the Medical Comforts Depot, from which 188 articles were issued in 1945.
The Ogmore Vale Nursing Division brought to a close the work of the Knitting P a rty, which it established in 1940 and maintained throughout the War, at a fin al meeting held on February 4. The Party was inaugurated at Brynteg, home of President Mrs. A. "V. Anderson, J.P., and the materials used were purchased by funds totalling over £500 raised by means of a drama, weekly subscription scheme, whist drives and other efforts. Over 3,000 knitted articles were sent to local serving men and women, and more than 1,000 letters of appreciation reached the Party from members of the Forces in ali part s of the world. The Knitting P arty included in its activities tinfoil collections, a luminium collections and donations to War Organisation. work; and at the weekly meetings members had the benefit of instructive and interesting lectures and displays. Mrs. J. C. Gaskell was present at the final meeting and e xpressed her gratef ul thanks for all members had done for the
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Monmouthshir e -The Ebbw Vale Ambulance Division celebrated its 21st bithday at a social evening on February 6, when the President, Leslie J. presided Tea was provided and served by the ladies of the Cadet Parents' Association. The Chairman said he inherited his interest in the ambulance movement from his father. The ambulance movement had rendered a great service to the community, and the Ebbw Vale Division had made good progress during its 21 years' existence.
Div. Supt. Ivor Jones gave a resume of the activIties of the Brigade from its formation in 1925. During that time 19,723 cases had been dealt with, besides giving help in the local hospitals and in the homes when it was needed. After being housed at the works lecture room for some time they moved to the ,Vorkmen's Hall, and from there to the new Ambulance Hall, which was acquired at a cost of approximately £900, towards which a grant had been received from the Miners' Welfare Fund. Thanks to a generous donation of £100 given to mark the anniversary by the Divisional President, the debt was practically cleared. Awards were presented by Mrs. L. J. Davies. Mr. W. H. Charles presentcd a framed photograph of the first Officers and N.C.O.s of the Division, and Asst. Commissioner John Gibbs distributed Service Medals and W arrants of Appointment.
The Ebbw Vale Cadet Division is to be congratula ted 011 the production of an attractive booklet recording its acti\-ities during 1945. The year's successes in competitive work included the South \Vales Border Corps League Championship for 1944-45, second place in the "'ational Eisteddfod Cadet contest, and first place in the Corps Championship at Cwm. The formation of the Parents' Association has proved a great success. Social activities and camping h ave their place in the report; and this Cadet Unit has the distinction of being the first Cadet Unit in the Corps to have its own Fife and Drum Band, which played on many local occasions and at two functions away from Ebbw Vale, (I) The Victory Parade at Abergavenny, and (2) the Rhondda Centre Cadet Rally, at the invitation of the Cadet Training Officer, 1'lrs. Hardie. Tribute is paid in the record to the work of the President, IIlrs. A. P. Brown (wife of the Corps Surgeon), whose interest and support are a source of inspiration. Abergavenny Cadet Division gathered at the Ambulance Hall on February 5 for the presentation of awards gained during the past year. Cadet Supt. R. D. A. Evans presided, and was supported by the Mayor (Alderman Max Beveridge, J.P.) and Miss Gethin Lewis, Chairman of the Youth Committee. The Chairman stated that the strength of the unit had grown to 66, the members between the ages of 16 and 17 having been placed in a "student" group with a view to the formation of a "Student" Division. Of the five evacuees who had joined the Division, three had, on return to their homes, become members of local Cadet units. The majority of the boys en joyed a camping holiday at Hereford, with assistance from the Youth Committee which had reduced the cost from 27s. to lOs. per member. Appreciation of the generous support received during the year was expressed, the name of Mrs. Whitehead being specially mentioned for her help. The Mayor, in an encouraging address, promIsed to present the Division with a shield for ambulance competitions; and Councillor G. H. Tranter paid tribute to the report and looked forward to the time when the unit had formed a good band. A number of probationary cadets were enrolled by Corps Cadet Officer T. Donovan. Councillor E. Hervey presented first year certificates and Miss Gethin Lewis the subsequent awards. Dr. G. W. the cadets on passing the senior exarrunatlOn and IU1pressed upon them the importance of setting an example to the younger cadets.
The Pentwynmawr Cadet Ambulance Division is to be congratulated on the achievement of four of its namely Cadet Sergeant Roy Thomas, Cadet D lv. Secretary Thomas Faircloth, Cadets Dennis Saunders and John Lewis, in qualifying for the Grand Prior's Cadet badge. With Cadet Alan Palmer, who some back, this Division, which is sItuate 111 a small m1l1Ing village, has five Grand Prior Cadets, with others t aking Badge subjects.
Rhondda Coun ty on th e Air. -The Rhondda County has been chosen to makc a recording which will bl?
included in a special feature progralllmc by the B. B.C.
The re cording was made on Tuesday, January 29, at the Headquarters of Tylorsto\',rn Division, Rhondda Fach Corps, but the date of the broadcast is not yet known.
The composite programme is intended to convey to members of the Forces an impression of the activities -recreat ional, educational, etc.-which are being carried on at home in these days; and the various items include, in add ition to First Aid and Home Nur ing, a brass band, male voice choir and craft work. Commissioner J. H. Davies, assisted by Lt.-Col. D. G. Richards, M.C., B.Sc.; M.E., gave an historical sketch of the growth of the ambulance movement from the formation of a First Aid Class at i\Iaerdy over 60 years ago, following an explosion at the mine, by the Colliery Manager, Captain Taliesin E. Richards, J.P., M.E., the veteran Commissioner who is the only Welsh Brigade Officer on the Roll to-day with five bars to the Service Medal and who retired last year from th e office of Commissioner for the Rhondda, which he had held from the establishment of the Priory for Wales ill 191
In the "case" put up the patient was suffering from a fractured femur and bruised scalp as a resul t of being knocked down by a motor car. The team was captained by County Officer T. J. Evans and consisted of the Superintendent of each of the four Divisions in the Rhondda Fach Corps. Lady Supt. Miss Davies was in charge of the nursing personnel and Div. Surgeon A. Coleman was in attendance.
B.B.C. officials gave a running commentary on the proceedings, and it is hoped that this first broadcast of a Divisional training night will "come over" successfully.
FOR SERVICES RENDERED
A delightful letter has been received from the Hospital of Sitia's Province, " St. Caterin," in which it is stated that a ward in the hospital has been named "St. John Andover" as a tribute to the work done by Mr. F . G. Spark (Andover Ambulance Division).
::.fr. Spark and his wife were posted for civilian relief work to Greece, and both did particularly good work with the medical team at Crete; they have now returned to this country. Tbe Greek Red Cross Society conferred the Medaille de Bronze on Mr. Spark for his work.
BRIGADE ILLUSTRATED REVIEW
Members of the Brigade are reminded that copies of the "Brigade Illustrated Review for 1945 " are now available from the Stores Department, St. John's Gate , London, E.C.I, at Is per copy plus postage.
The" Review" is fully illustrated and contains many items of interest, including a report of the Channel Islands, the work of the Brigade At-Home, Post-War Activities, the Priory for Wales, and Welfare, Civilian Relief vVork overseas, Training, etc.
This "Review" makes an excell ent medium to make known more widely the work undertaken by the Brigade.
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INTERESTING CASE REPORTS
CASE REpORT No. 294.-The Officerin-Charge of the County of Lincoln (North) S.J.A.B., reports the efficient performance of first aid by a member of the Gainsborough Nursing Division in the following circumstances:
Shortly after 10 p.m. on the night of December 8 a soldier, who could not swim, fell into the River Trent at Chapel Staithe. The tide was running fast, but the soldier was able to grasp the mooring rope of a keel. He was eventually rescued from the river by two men in a cob boat, and was landed at Furley's vVharf. There Ambulance Sister Mrs. G. M. Taylor-who was returning from doing public duty at the local cinema when she heard of the accident-joined the band of rescuers. Consequent on his long immersion, the patient lost consciousness , and ceased to breathe. So Mrs. Taylor rendered valuable by artificial respirm relay wIth the police until breathmg was restored. She then proved extremely helpful in preparing hot drinks and other comforts for the patient. Later, the Chief Constable conveyed to her his appreciation of her action in connection with the incident.
COM.MENT.-This rep01't speaks for itself and wzns for Ambulance Sister Mrs. G. M.
T arlor cordial congratulations on the part she played in the resuscitation of the pahent.-N. C. F.
CASE REPORT No. 295.-The Officerof No. 1 (Prince of Wales's) DIstnct, S.J.A.B., reports the efficient performance of first aid by a member of the No. 143 Ruislip Division in the following circumstances:
At 6 p.m. on December 13, Sergt. vVeeks was called to a woman who had been knocked down by a car. After examination, he diagnosed simple fracof tibia and fibula of the l eft leg; Wlth pro.found .shock. Acting promptly, he took ImmedIate steps to minimise the and also to control the injured leg while the ambulance was being called. When this arrived, he helped the ambulance men to splint the leg, and to load patient into ambulance, in which she was transported without delay to hospital.
COMMENT.-This report reminds us that first aid .stands for prevention of aggravatwn of znJury or condition. Consequently Sergt. Weeks merits cordial congratulations on good work well done, whereby from the start his patient was well and truly protected from aggravation of her conditiOJl and C. F.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
M ter E ff e c ts of H ea d I nj ury
J. P. (Hounslow).-A person, as the result of a former head injury, is subject to occasional "black-outs." Please tell me if there are any special points which would enable a first aider to diagnose and treat such a case.
In most instances, the only person who, as the result of a former head injury realises that he has had a " black-out" is patient himself. It follows, therefore, that there would be little, if any, evidence in the shape. of signs and symptoms to di1'ect the attentzon of a first aider to the case. Consequently the condition does not fall within the scope of first aid.- I. C. F.
one of the body. Incidentally, the techmcat term for this conditions is hemiplegia, which the dict ionary defines as " paralysis of one side of face or body. "N. C. F.
Am b ula n ce Cross
J. P. (Hounslow).-One of our members. who has painted an enlarged reproduction of the Ambulance Cross on p. 17 of the Textbook, has .been asked to explain the reason for the hons each having only three claws.
This is hardly a first aid question, but we should greatly appreciate your answer to enable a reply to be given. Meanwhile pl.ease accept our best thanks for dealing Hemi plegia Wlth these three queries.
J. (Hounslow).-Please tell me if the You should realise that the claws in the IS mcluded in the reference to one p.ad of a lion. or a cat .are set in a straight SIde of the body being more limp than the hne but, as were, 1,11. a cwcle. It follows ?,ther, as set down in the Textbook under that in profile, the only claw; Apoplexy." be those on the near portion of
Much depends on the site and size of the arc. proof.oj this,.hold out your hand kceJnorrhage into the brain tissue ,. and in apo- 1,11. lour. ;Lne of the arched plexy paralysis of one side of the face ma an L the .fingers a semt-extended (or may not) be associated with paralysis;; dHavtdngrdone so, you will find t hat 'J your nzr an jourth fingers are hidden
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behind the other two fingers and the thumb; and tha t , in other words, only two fingers and thumb are visible.-N C. F.
TreatInent of Crushed Heel-bone
G. C. (S u rbiton).-In a r ecent competition the patient had sustained a crushed heel-bone; the doctor -j u dge, according to the marking sheet, wanted a pad and firm bandage applied to the injured part.
As the heel-bon.e is part of the foot, would it not be best to appl y a wellpadded splint as for crushed foot? Yo u r assistance will be appreciated.
When the extent of injury to a heel-bone has been accurately diagnosed and confirmed by X-ray examination, the treatment suggested by your examiner might be correct. It be realised, however, that the precise diagnosis of the injury is extremely difficult under the emergency conditions of a street accident. Consequently, if in these circumstances J had to treat such a case, I would do as the Textbook teaches us and support the foot on a well-padded splint.-
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Ring Pad for Wounded Wrist
A. E. (Bow).-At a competition recent ly held, ·we had to treat a man who had sustained a large wound on the front of the wTist, with arterial hcemorrhage, caused by glass which had also severed the tendons. Treatment, according to the marking sheet, included the use of a ring pad and a well-padded splint. There was no glass or foreign body in the wound and no underlying fracture
Was the use of a ring pad indicated ; and sho u ld first aiders test whether the tendons had been severed? I shall appreciate your assistance and the correct treatment of such an injury.
It would appear to me that the reference to the cut tendons of the 1.orist was 'made as a guide to the competitors who, amid the unrealities of the competition room, might otherwise not have realised the depth of the wO'IJtnd ; and that it was not made as a hint to them to test if the tendons were severed Further, it is difficult to appreciate what would be gained by the use of a ring pad, as with the inJ'ury named, pressure by S01'1-1etMng like the round surface of a cork is required to control each artery at the wrist In short, the 1,ing pad, as the Textbook teaches us, is only indicated in the treatment of hamwrrhage from the scalp where there is a sllspected fracture of the skuU.-N. C. F.
Rupture of Muscles
A. M. (Highgate).-During a recent dison "Strains and Ruptured Muscles," as described on p 98 of the
Textbook, the q u est io n arose as t o whether or not a muscle can b e rup t ure d witho u t there being a n extern a l wo und. As we co ul d n ot come to a decis io n , we decided to pass the q u estio n t o yo u ; an d we await with interest yo u r kin d r ep l y .
R?'tpture of muscles may OCCU1' wi t hout any external wound as the result of some spasmodic and vigorous muscular effort.
A common example is the rupture of the plantaris nmscle, which is a s'mall muscle in the calf of the leg, and which may be torn right across during the acts of running or jumping. This is particularly likely to happen in the case of individuals who indulge in strenuous exercise at a time when they are not in training and when they are not physically (and muscularly) fit.-
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F r a ctur e s of Both Clavicles
N. O. (Wellington, New Zealand).-Ii we had to treat a patient for fractures of both clavicles, should we apply the method laid down for one broken clavicle except that instead of securing the limbs to the trunk we should use only one bandage passed round both e l bows for this purpose? Your ruling will be m u ch appreciated.
If you think agai11 , you will realise that with fractures of both clavicles you cannot support the li111 bsin St. John slings because these will exert pressure on the broken clavicles. Truth to tell, this combination occurs so rarely that, in my opinion, reference to it has wisely been omitted from the current edition of the Textbook.
Jf, however, you should have to treat this combination of injuries, you can follow the instructions which used to figure in the Textbook, and which read as follows:
"When both clavicles are broken, keep the shoulders back by narrow bandages tied round each arm close to the shoulder, passed across the back over the opposite arm and tied together in front. The forearm should be raised and supported by the bandages ." -N.C.F.
FOUND ON THE BATTLEFIELD
We have had sent us a Junior Certificate in Fi.rst Aid which was picked up on the battlefields in Burma and brought home to England by a soldier who was being demobilised. This he handed to an Officer of the Bdgade in Manchester.
It was issued to a member of the Mandalay Class and dated 29.11.1!)37 ; the name being (as far as can be ascertained) Kin Manng Gyi. If any person has information as to the whereabouts of the oWller, we shall be pleased to return the certificate to him Incidentally, the certificate has been used as an Out of Bounds" notice, and these words are written 011 the back in indelible pencil.
Found.-Medallion number 213470, belonging to a woman. Owner should apply to Mrs. M. Macoun, lOll, Shady Side, Doncaster.
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CADET NEWS (continued from page 76)
wrolment ceremony. In celebration of the Division ', 2lit birthday a large Iced cake, complete with 21 =d1es was produced and consumed with relish.
A/CoUD'ty Cadet Offioer Mrs. Innes conducted an enrolment ceremony at WEMBURY. Vice-presid.ent Mrs. Walker (Devonport) in tbe absence of Vlcepresident Mrs. Ayre (Wembu r y) handed to Mrs. B alsdon the cup referred to in th e above Devonport report. The speakers included the VIcar, the Rev. K. Tagg, who said he felt very proud of the work the division was doing under Cadet Supt. Mrs. Toogood.
On February 18 Student Member Kate Lloyd, of the SHERWELL Student lursing Di\ision, receh'ed her Grand Prior's Cadet B adge from County Supt. Mrs. B alsdon who was deputising for the Co=issioner.
A surgic'al haversack was received frc?m Mrs. Paddick, who was the origina'! Cadet Supenntendent of the henvell Nursing Cadets.
Somerset.-Supt. E. W. Smith presided at the inauguration of the BATH City Ambulance Cadet Division, held on February 6. County Cadet Officer Haden-Jones conducted the enrolment ceremony, whilst County Officer F. R. Stent a ddressed the meeting on the H istory of the Order. Cadet Supt. L. Leo Holton addressed the Cadets, bespeaking their help to make their division a success. Those present included Asst. Commissioners F. Sprawson and Dr. Leslie Beath, County Officer Miss St Lo Wilkinson, and representatives of adult divisions.
Sutfolk.-Recently members of the HOLBROOK Nursing Cadet Division paid an educational visit to London, where the Tower of London and Tower Bridge were visited in the morning and St. John's Gate in the afternoon. Mr. Veevers-Thompson showed the members over the Gate and explained various items to them, and the members much appreciate the trouble taken by him. Many of the Cadets had never visi ted London before.
Surrey. -A meeting of the Eastern Area Cadet Officers was held at Godstone on February 17, when Area Cadet Officer Corps Supt. G. F. W. Still presided. Arrangements for Cadet activities during the com i ng spring and summer were discussed, and it was decided that combined church parades should be beld at various towns. Arrangements are also in hand for a sports day; team competitions will be held in the autumn for a cup which has been provided.
Susse x -A training course for N.C .O .s was held recently at Lewes. Lec tures included "How to Instruct," the " New Drill," and" How to Lead your Competition Team." Ambul a nce and Nursing Cadets from the whole c ounty attended and asked that further such courses be arranged as soon as possible. Warwickshire. - To celebrate its 21st b irthd ay the CITY OF COVENTRY Cadet Ambulance Division held a party at which some 250 p arents and friends were present. The traditional birthday cake was cut by County Supt. Miss Orton and Cadet Supt. W. W. Goddard, the latter giving particulars of the Division. He had been in charge for 21 years, and Cadet Officer J. Windridge had come along as a boy to form th e division, serving through the ranks. 325 boys had gained preliminary certificates, together with a large number of preliminary home nursing and other certificates. Those present included the Mayor and Mayoress, County Commissioner Major G. S. Phillips, Asst. COmmissioner W. Jennings and Mrs. Jennings, County Cadet Officer G. J. Fowler and Mrs. Fowler, County Officer J. H. Harris, Corps and Divisional Officers; also Cadet Officer A. Smith.
STUDENT DIVISIONAL NEWS
BARROW-IN-FURNESS.-The newly-formed Ambulance and Nursing Divisions held an enjoyable evening on February 16, when a cup competition for first aid was held. Corps Officer Nurse Hartley, Supt. H. Fisher and Pte. M. Hughes were the judges. Student Supt. A. Lucas introduced Lieut.-Commander Gordan (late Co=ander one of H.M .S. su bmarines), who in a short and bright speech presented the cup to the winning team, which was composed of Nursing Students J. Wrigh t (captain), O. Cornish, D. Dickens and E. Smith. The presentation was foll owed by a hot-pot supper and social.
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FIRST AID QUIZ, by Evelyn Pearce. Altho ugh this book contains instruction beyond the usual scopo of first aid, it is nevertheless interes ting, .mo re especially for those who are entenng for a qUlZ on first aid. The book, which is of the h andy pocket size, is divided into ten sections: PrinCiples Practi ce of First Aid, Hremorrhage, Shock, AsphYX i a, Insensibility, Fractures, Injuri es to Soft Injuries to the Eye, and Throat, BodIes in the Cavities, and POIsons. In additlOn It h'l:s a comprehensive index. The answers the questlOns in each case, and readers ""'Ill find It of use to in their study. Copies of the book may be obtalDed from Messrs. Faber & Faber, Ltd., 24, RusselJ Square, London, W.C.1, price 3s. 6d. ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION EXPLAINED, by Frank C. Eve, M.D. (Cambridge), F.R.C:P. -r: his book as the title denotes, deals WIth artifiCial resprration by Dr. Eve, who is well known as the originator of the Rocking Stretcher l\lethod. Chapter 1 deals with natural respiration and Chapter II exp lains artificial respiration and the reasons why it is done.
Then follows a r eview of the various methods, including Schafer, Holger lXielsen and modified methods ?f it, Silvester and the Rocking l\lethod. Other Items under this heading include resuscitation in rescue boats, inverted Chest-compression Method, "Suck and Blow" Inhalators, the Pole top ;\lethod, the Rib Traction Method, the Rowing Method, tation across a barrel, and Hospital cases needing prolonged artificial respiration. One chapter deals with Asphyxia-its causes and treatment; whils t brief instructions in the chief methods are given. There is also a short report on the present controversy about artificial respiration, with three appendixes on the subject. This book will again r aise the question as to the best method of artificial respiration; but re ade rs will not find it dulJ r eading. It is published by E. & S. Livingstone (16 and 17, Teviot Place, Edinburgh), and copies cost 3s. net.
QUESTIONS A:-ID A:-:SWERS. Edited by S. J. Harrop, F.R.S.A. The questions and answers given in this book are ta ken from those compiled by J. W. Bell for the Ambulance Bltllel/ll League in the season 1942-43. They are divided, the questions appearing in the first part of the book with the answers in the second portion; and an attempt has been made to keep the answers down to six words. Copies of the book can be obtained from the A IIlbulance Bltlletm, Wigford House, Lincoln.
OLD PEOPLE'S WELFARE. This is a h andbook of advice and information for those who wish to give aid and comfort to old people. It has been compiled by the National Old People's Welfare Comrnittee, and gives a practical lead to organisatior. s and private citizens on a burning question of to-day. Copies of the book may be obtained from the National Council of Social Service, 26, Bedford Square, London, W.C.1, price Is. od. each.
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