The St John Ambulance Gazette (1932)

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THE JOURNAL OF THE VENERABLE. ORDER OF THli.

HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM

Edited by Peter Cheyney

Vol. 5. No. 1. JANUARY, 1932.

The (( St. John Ambulance Gazette" is published on the 1st oj each month. The AnnHal Subscription is 3s. 6d. post Jree; single copies 3d. Brigade reports should be addressed to the Editor, at the Chancery oj the Order oj St. John, St. John's Gate, enwell, E.C. Reports and photographs should reach htm by the 15th oj each month.

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CONTENTS.

Editorial

Talks on First Aid Competition 'York Brigade Orders .. Overseas T ews Problems in First Aid

The t . John Ambulance Brigade News I ntere ting Case Reports First AId Quenes Bngade Appointments,

The St. John Ambulance BriO'ade Overseas X o. 1 (Prince of \\' ales) District rhe Germ of Tuberculosis

The District Superintendent Cadet.l. C\ s Priory for "Vales

CHANCERY OF THE ORDER, ST. JOHN'S GATE, LONDON, E.C.

J ClJlUary, 1932.

Bentley Colliery Disaster.

This terrible disaster, with an attendant death roll of ov r forty, has heen adequately reported in the Pres and tribute paid to the work of St. John units. \V e feel, however, that we should call attention to the excellent work performed by the Bullcroft Corps under Corps Officer J. H. Allcock, Brodsworth Main Corps under District Officer Bunting, and the Doncaster Corps under Superintendent D. Macaskill, who also has charge of the Rescue men.

The four women who, in the words of a daily newspaper , " bandaged and dressed wounds

for eight hours in the most appalling and left without divulging their names " were Jones, "JIr . \Yadsworth and ;\Ir . Omar, of the Doncaster Xur ing Diyision of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, and X urse Crosby.

There were also Standmg by" men from all the following units :-:\Iarkham Main, Yorkshire J.Iain, Thorne, Harworth, Denaby, Cadeby, .J,laltby and Hadfield.

The Doncaster Re cue station i - con tituted of members ,,,ho are all, without exception, member' of the t, John Ambulance Brigade.

Once agam the tradition of the Brigade has been upheld in worthy fashion.

The New Surgeon -in-Chief. Colonel C. 1. Ellis, c."J1.G., T.D., ha been appointed ur.geon-in-Chief of the t. John Ambulance Brigade vice 'ir \Yilliam Bennett, K.C.V.O., who resigned hi appointment in XO\'ember last. Hi Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught, Grand Prior of the Yenerable Order of the Ho-pital of t. John of Jenl alem, has appointed Colonel C. 1. Elli , c. -:'II. G -:'I1.D., of Grey House, Torquay, the Surgeon-in-Chief of the t. John Ambulance Brigade as from Xovember 2-1,1931, "icc ir \Yilliam Bennett, K.C.\T,O., resigned Xo\'ember 23, Colonel Ellis joined the Torquay Di,-i-ion of the 't o J ohn Ambulance Brigade in October, 1908, anel was promoted to District uperintendent X O. 9 District (Countie- of Cornwall, De\'on and Docct) in Tovember, 1912 In -:'I1arch, 1919. he was promoted to Commi sioner of thi same Di -triet which appointment he held for years. On retirement he was appointed As-istant urgeon-inChief on Headquarters, London, -taft in February, 1926 This position he has held until his present appointment of urgeon-in-Chief of the Brigade in England, \Yal e and Ireland. He received the c.l\1.G. for \Var -ervice on the \Y estern Front, and in 1920 was made Knight of Grace of the Order. Colonel Ellis was one of our fir t and on behalf of onr readers we congrJ.tulate him on his promotion.

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Talks on First Aid Competition Work.

By A. T. LAKIN, M.B (C ollt i nu ed.)

11. Cover wound.

Clean , unprinted p a p er, if you have to improvise or whilst you a re g etting material.

12. Have I any first aid mat erial ? "Yes , haversack or pouch."

13. Loosen clothing a bout neck , chest and waist. (See 8 )

14. Ex amine upper limb for fractur e . " Non e ."

15. Elevate limb.

This could have been done quite easily and sa fely earlier, if you had thought about it, by turning th e patient well on to his left side, and that would also have kept the he a d well on its sid e. A cha nce for showing and scoring ex tr a m a rks for r esourcefuln ess missed. Well , learn th e less on

16. Treat the wound.

(a) Prepare a ll m a t erials. I odin e , dr essin gs bandages , sling.

(b) Expose wound.

(c) Apply iodin e and allow it to dry.

1. To my fing ers and hand.

2. To the wound a nd surrounding skin.

(d) Examin e wound for for eign bodi es . " Non e."

(e) Apply sterilised dr essing to wound . (Not e : Look up and practise th e (orrect m ethod of dealing with a st erili se d dressing s o th a t it will not be m a d e septic .)

(1) Bandage tightly.

(g) Afford support- limb in elevated po sition (Note: Work out procedure , if you had to improvise .)

17. Relax pressur e on brachi a l art er y , bu t l eav e pad firmly but loos ely ti e d in place (Think out why this was not don e before, 16 / t.)

18. Is ble eding still c ontroll ed ? " Y es . "

19. Treat fainting condition

(a) Sprinkle fac e with hot and cold w a t er. (Where could you obt a in it ?)

(b) Extra warmth to pit of stoma ch and ove r the heart.

(c) Friction of limb s (d) Smelling salt s t o no se. (Test befor e u sing.)

(e) No stimulants. Work.

20. Has patient recov er ed from faint ? 0."

21. Continue treatment for fainting.

22. Has patient recovered from faint ? " Y es."

23. Watch wound in case bleeding comes on a patient recovers from faint

24. Examine for other injuries. " None. "

25. Prepare for transport.

Check your work by the manual, and enter your references. By writing it down step by step you have made quite sure of your work. It has been a good practice, a useful revision, and there are three weak points discovered that must be remedied (15, I6/e.g. Notes lor further practice , 16 / g, 19 / a).

When you have a tt ended a practice a nd your work ha s not plea e d you, it i no u se sitting down and whining that th e instructor was not fair to you and did not giv e you a chance , or that if Bill Jon es had only- (you know th e usual excu se , ev erybody but your se lf ) You c a nnot undo th e pa t , 0 l et it go and think th a t the futur e is y ours a nd y ou will see that you improve your work in s u ch a m a nn er that there will be no ch a nc e of b eing l et down again Get out your rough notebook a nd work out t h e t es t s as just indi c at d, a king yourself qu e tion a nd checking each st ep b y th e m a nual. Find o ut th e mistakes you m a d e, both those th a t th e in struct or potted, and tho se h e did not, for a mi s t a k e i s a mis t a k e wh eth er fo und out or not , a nd r em e d y them in y our n o t ebook ; it is v er y imp o rt a nt th a t mi st a k es should b e found out a nd r em edi e d a t o n ce, for they h a v e a t enden cy t o r ep ea t th m elv e a n d that mu st b e avoided at all cost s sin ce a mi s t a k e a t pra ctice may end a n ge r a p a ti ent' s life in realit y. Mistakes will occur som etim es , for " th e m a n wh o neve r m a d e a mi st a k e n ev er m a d e a n y thin g," but a mistake hould n eve r b e m a d e a sec ond tim e, a nd you should r ecogni e th e fa ct tha t y ou are m o r e li a bl e to m a k e mi st a k es wh en yo u a r e" coc k ur e," so alw a y s think a bo ut wh a t y ou a re d oin g a nd th e

r eason why y o u are doing it , a nd d o n ot r el y on rul e-of-thumb m ethods . T a k e th e bla m e f or yo ur fa ilures a nd do not blam e th em on som ebody el e , for that is co w ardly a nd silly ; m a k e ur e th a t

you d o not r ep eat th e mist a k e, a nd r ea li e th a t yo u

le a rn a gr ea t d eal mor e from yo ur mi st a k e th a n y ou do from y o ur s ucc esses-t oo mu ch s u ccess gi v es yo u a swelle d h ea d , a nd that is a sp ace for furth er mista k es . Consci entiou, thoughtful a nd car eful prac tices at hom e a nd in th e clubro om a r e th e s ur e t w a y to effici en cy , a nd th a t i s th e end ev ery ri ght-thinkin g

First -Aid er d es ire s a nd work s so hard for. Effl ciency in th e clubroom m ean s effici en cy wh en th e r eal n ee d arises, a nd it will h elp you t o g ain s u ccess in individual compe tition work , whi ch is only a means of t es ting how you would work under service conditions , a nd is simply clubroom work with th e polis h of effi ciency a nd th e d et ermination to perform the job in a m a nn e r worthy of you a nd your Asso ciation Work hard yourself a nd take a keen int er es t in your work, and you will find that your e xampl e will stir up your colleagues so that they will not b e l eft behind in the struggle for effici ency- if it do es not stir them up, do not worry, find fresh colleagu es who are more worthy of you. Carry this extract in your mind.: "The greatest influence that you can wield in this world is by your own personal example. Your own undeviating devotion to high ideal s will do more to influence and encourag e oth er s than any verbal counsel you can offer. Mak e your personal example worthy of your be s t self."

(T o be ccmti» ued.)

.Jmiliary, 1982

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Brigade Orders.

B y M AJ OR- G ENE RAL SIR J OHN D UNCAN K.CB. , C l\I.G ., C.V. O , D.S. O

(C hi e f om m issi o n e r ). H eadqu a rte r s: S T. J OHN'S GATE, 'LE RKENWELL, E.C. l. December 12 1931.

B.O. 607. Resignation of Colonel C. J. Tri:mble, C.B., C.M.C., V.D., T.D., No.4 District.

_ Th e B r i,gade will learn \\;it h r egret t hat Colonel C. J. fnmbl e, C. B ., i\1. G., V. D ., T D ., has found it necessary, for hea lth reasons, to t e n de r hI S reslanation as Commissio n er of o. 4 Di strict, w h ic h has bee n with reg r e t by

H R. H. t he Grand Pri or.

Co lone Trimb le i s one of the orig in a l promot ers of th e h av l1?g compl e t e d close on half a century's serv i ce, lt IS t o hi S zea and devot io n in promoting its '.veHare t h e early clays t hat ..J- District has reached such a standard of efficiency. Through his retirement the loses o n e of it::; most efTiclCnt Officers, whose devobon t o dt.l t y has been beyond praise.

T I:e B n gade w ill join w ith t he Chief Commissioner in offer m g gra efu l hanks to Co lone Trimble fo r his most va lu ab le service.

B.O. 608. Division of No.4 District.

I? KH ,ra nd P nor h as sanc ti o n ed t h e follo w ing d lYlSlOn of i\ o. 4 D i ,trict:-

L a nca:, h i r e o b: a Di tnct (comprising East and \" est Clau e 2 , Brigade General Regulations. (he.shIre, C.umberla n d ancl \\ 'e tmorland (the last COl1;lttes comb m ed) to be organised and administered on a (oun t y baS IS.

B.O. 609. Appointments.

H.R H t he Grand Prior has been pleased to anction the follo wing appo i ntments_ S u rgeon-in-Chlef Colone l Clare n ce Isidore

E llI S, C. ;\I. G., T. D ., o ue uraeon-in-Chief from 1931 , t o end of t he triennial 'penod of S t ] o hn sEve, 1933

C ] T r imb le, CB., Y .D., T.D., as Office r fo r he present area of No. -1 District Wit h r a n k of Commissioner on the Chief Commissioner's t aff.

Ass i stan W illiam Geor ge Smith, O.B.E t o be. .No 4 (Lancashire) Dis t ric t , 1.1. 32

" A SSIs a nt Com mI SSIoner Lt. -Co l. \ Villi a m B. Cockill, I D ., M D ., t o be Co u n t y Co m m issio n er, Cu m be rl and and \V es tm o rl a nd 1 1.3 2 Co unty <?fficer C / Lt. -Co l. Will iam E. Pi tt a r d, F .R. A , be Coun t y Commissioner, Cou nt y of H ant , _0 11..31 , Vlce Lt .-Col. H . G Norma n " h i e, t ran ferred o B ngade R esen "e O ffi:er Lt. - Col. w O .B E., T. D ., J.l " t o be A ct m g Cou n ty CommIssIO n er, C h esh ire, 1.1.32. Resignation.

H.R.!:l th e Gr a n d P ri o r h as acce pted w ith r ea r e t t h e ?£ W i llia m B e nn e tt 1\: .C .\' .O., ., as Surgeo n - m -C llle I as fr o m No v ember 23, 1931. B.O. 610. Annual Inspections.

Atte n da n ce a t th e Ann ua l Ins p ecti o n is o n e o f th e o bliga tion s unde rta k e n o n e n rol ment , and n ? o ne a pply f o r p erm iSSIO n o b e abse n t Wlihout dom g a ll 111 hIS or h e r power t o a tte n d. h e r e are m a n y s mall e x c uses s ubmitt e d a nd it is thou g ht a little endeav our o n th e p a rt o f th e appli ca nt have pre vented the n ec ess ity o f m a kin g a n applic a Ion.

b In th e case o f those " ab sent without leav e" it c a nno t e to o fr a nkly stated that they are not doin g their dut y

to o r th ei r O ffice r s, a n d fu rth e r th ey a r e actm g m a m ?s t d Isco urteous m a n ne r t o h e In s p ec ting

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and more o ft en than not has to travel many m iles t o ca r ry out t he I nspection in o r der t ha t members may be returned as " efficient" for the year.

B.O. 611. Amendments to Dress Regulations, Ambulance Corps and Divisions.

(a) Add to footno t e page 2 1, and amend Schedule 2 by ad din g, Corps Transpo r t Officer.

Corps Transport Officers will wear the letter "T" i inch above base of shou lder straps. Two Badges No. 32 t o be placed at equal distances t inch above letter" T."

(b) Add io footnote page 22, Tran port N C O.s will ,,"car the etter " T " in the centre of the triangle of the Chevron on right arm.

Page 12 Para. -1

(c) M etal Service Badge ( -0 63) ha· been abolished for Ambu l ance Uni t s. In future a white worsted chevron \\'ill be awarded for each three years' efficient sen ic e up to bveh e years (four che\Tons ) and will be known the " Service Chevron." The Sen-ice Che·non will be worn point upwards The point of the chevron will be inches, second inches, third inches and the fourth 9 inches from the bottom of the left s] ee\ e Clauses 366, 370 and 37 1 General Regulations will be amended accordingly in their referen ce t o Ambulance l;nits. On being awarded, and on receipt of, the ervice the Chevron · ,,·ill no longer be worn.

Page 12. Para. 5

(el) The \yhite cloth has been abolished. The \\ ea ri n a of this Badge on Brigade unifo rm will be discontinued Reference to Bad a e will be omitted from Page 12. Para. 7 " (e) Page 12. Par a 6.

The )," ursmg Badge will , in future, be wonl under the en'ice Chevron in the centre of tri a ngle.

(f) SPECIAL BADGES- add to page 13 Para 6. The Cro s of the Order with c rown above, enclo ed in a laurel wreath; and the Cross of the Order enclosed in a laurel wreath , have been approved a badges for and Y ice-Pre idents respectively. The Badge \\,111 be ,,"am on the left lapel of jacket or coat

(g) -\dd to Page 13, Para.

Boy Cadets of not less than 5 ft. 6 in in heIght, or over SIxteen years of age, may, at the di cretion of the Cadet 'uperin endent, year flannel trousers of sinular shade to the hirt, in ·tead of black shorts

B.O. 612. Bandsmen. del to C ause General Regulations. Bandsmen may be excused six Bri a ade Drills provided not les than tweh c band practices are attended annually B.O. 613. Dress Regulations - Nursing Divisions (a ) GREATCOAT . Lady Offi cer of. and abo,'e, the rank <:>f Lady County Officer are permItted to wear greatcoat folded back each ide at the neck

(b) J ACKET. Regulation Button ),"0. 15 will in future be worn on the pcke t -\ dd to Page 13, under " Badges as per chedu le 1. Page 17. "

(c) O "ERALLS. Officers and other ranks of X ursina Divis ions ma y a Regulation O"erall of grey drill with b l ac k co ll ar, cuffs and houlder trap for emergenc\" cases. Badge of ra n k, or hou l der titles w ill be w orn on shoulder straps.

(d) P age 13 Delete present paraO'raph under headina " l\l asse u ses " and subs ti tu t e: "

Th e B a d ge o f th e Chart ered of and M ed ic al G y m na ti cs may be w o rn on B riga d e U n ifgrm h," l\I a se u ses cluly e nr o ll ed in th e Brigade.

l\I ass eu s es e n ro ll e d in th e B r igade m.LlY \Y ear a white o verall WIth b lac k h o rn butto n -

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(e) Page 14 General-l\Iedallion. Amend to read" that the Bronze l\Iedallion only will be worn in uniform by Officers and >\.mbulance Sisters of Nursing Divisions, suspended from the neck, etc."

(f) GIRL CADETS' GLOVES. Page 14. Amend to read" 'Vhite cotton or wooL"

B.O 614. General R ules for the Removal of Inj u red Persons from Motor Cars.

1. Turn switch of engine to OFF whether it is running or not, apply brakes, turn off petrol, strike no matches, put out pipes and cigarettes. Avoid using acetylene lights; if they are burning, turn them off at the generator.

2. Should it be necessary, \VARl" Ol"COMING TRAFFIC in both directions, especially if near a bend. Bear in mind that drivers may object to being stopped by a stranger until they see, or can be made to realise the necessity. A red, green and white torch (which can be obtained from \Voolworth's for about 10d ) will be found useful for night accidents, as a danger signal and for examining patients.

3. Rapidly exclude all serious injuries \"hich carry risk to life of patient (such as HJEfllORRHAGE, which is to be dealt with AT 0 rCE), or which may be aggravated during removal from the car (such as fracture of the lower limbs).

4. Send for Police, A.A., or RA.C. Patrol. They will know the nearest telephone, doctor and ambulance, which send for if necessary. Take the numbers of both cars, if two, and. leave the Police to deal with the legal aspects.

5 Apply suitable, immediate, and teIllporary treatment (see page 56 " First Aid to the Injured ") where possible for all cases of grave injuries, before removlllg the patient from the car.

Tyre levers, screwdrivers, 'walking-sticks, umbrellas, or even a pump can be used as splints. Fasten splints with scan'es, handkerchiefs or luggage straps.

6. III all cases of IXSEl"SIBILITY tie the lower lunbs of patient together, at knees and ankles, whether he is otherwise injured or not, als0 in fractures of the lower limbs, if splints cannot be applied in the car before removal.

7. Carefully observe surroundings before removing the patient from the car, and act only after due deliberation.

8. In all cases of insensibility and grave injuries improvise by means of a rug or floor mats a carrying sheet on "'hich to remove the patient, either through the dopr or from the near side of car.

The value of opening the" Sunshine roof" if practicable should be borne in mind. Skilful bearers could thus take out almost any case without causing complications. If the patient is unconscious, keep the relative position of his body and limbs, as far as possible, the same as whcn found.

9. As scarcely any two accidents are alike, and cars vary so in make, it is felt that no rigid rules can be imposed for lifting out of the car. Bearers must act in accordance with the existing circumstances. They must be governed by the general rules found in the Order's textbooks, and act as their trained judgment directs them.

See pages 179-189 " First Aid to the Injured," etc.

10. After removal from the car continue to render FIRST AID as required. TREAT SHOCK. Car cushions for the patient to lie on, warmth, etc.

B O. 615. Brigade Property.

Clause 68, Brigade General Regulations.

It is of the utmost importance that the fullest enquiries regarding property to be acquired by gift or purchase, and conditions of sale, should be made before application is submitted for a deed of conveyance.

Cases are reported where applications have been made for a form of conveyance for the acquisition of land, or buildings, on which there have been restrictions on the rights of building, or heavy liabilities in the matter of road charges, etc., unknown to the Brigade Unit concerned.

B.O 616 M ilitary H os p i t als R eserve.

1. The following specialists are required to complete the establishment of the ::\1ililary Hospitals Reserve: Hospital Cooks 93 Radiographers 16 Masseurs 27

The qualifications for these categoric'S are:

A. HOSPITAL COOKS.

Candidates for this appointment must produce ('vidence of recent experience and of efficiency of cookmg in bulk, and must also be in possession of one of the following Certificates :-

(a) Certificate of Proficiency in IIigh Class Cookery from the .I. ational School of Cookery.

(b) Certificate from a Service School of Cookery, or School of Domestic Economy.

(e) Certificate of Cookery issued by the .St. John Ambulance As ociation, the St. Andrew':; Ambulance Association, or the British Red Cross Society.

B. RADIOGRAPHERS.

Radiographers must be in pas, ession of the Certificatl' of the Society of Radiographers.

C. must be in posse SlOn of a Certificate of .:\lassage given by the Chartered Society of ':\lassagc and :;\Ieclical Gymnastics. This Society's CertIficate of .:\[edical Electricity is also advised.

A. Hospital Cooks must be duly enrolled members of the Brigade. ho have had recent experience uf cooking in bulk are invited to volunteer as Hospital Cooks in the Reserve. \Vhere sufficient vulunteers are a\"ailable from a Corps or Division, or Croup of Divisions, to form a Clas of Instruction, arrangements should be made at a Polytechnic or Institute where there are faCilities for a Cookery Course in accordance with the syllabus and textbook of the St. John Ambulance _\ssociation.

B. and C. ('nder Clause 48 of the Brigade General Regulations, Radiographers and :\Iasseurs, holding one or the above recognised Certificates, may he attached to a Division of the Brigade.

2. CERT1FICATE. \tiention i" drawn to Clause 8 of the Regulat.ions lor the Hospitals Re. erve (B.O. 514).

Reservists not yet in possession of the ursing Certificate of the St. John Ambulance Association should obtain this Certificate with the least possible delay.

3. TRAININGS, 1932-1933. Owing to the necessity for National economy the week's coursc of at a Military Hospital during the season April 1, 1932, to Ma feh 31, 1933, will nol take place.

B.O.617. Records.

Forn1.s B.F. 1, 3 and 12 for the year ending December 31, 1932, are issued herewith to all Corps and Divisions. Any Unit which has not received itS reqUlslte numb r of forms is asked to notify the Secretary of the Brigade, St. John's Gate, London, E.C.l, without delay.

The> Chief Commissioner conveys his appreciation of the services rendered by those Units who have completed a set of Index Carels on behalf of their Division for the new Index at Brigade Headquarters, and thanks all those who have so kindly assisted in this connection.

The Chief Commissioner is anxious to have the' Card Index at Brigade Headquarters working in the early part of 1932, and Units which have yet to forward their Index Cards are requested. to help by submitting them at an early date.

Blue cards for Ambulance and yellow cards for Nursing Divisions can be obtained at Brigade Headquarters.

By Order, P. G. DARVIL-SMITH, Secretary.

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OVERSEAS NEWS

Ho n g Ko n g. (OVERSEAS)

The ' t. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas in Hong. K.ong, under the leadership of Assistant CommISSIoner A. Morris, has in the last fevl month had .several opportunities of proving to the commumty the .value of having uch an organisation at theIr serVIce. T?e Brigade has responded nobly the e call upon It and has carried out its objects 1Il a manner worthy of the best traditions of the Brigade, in this far-away corner of the Empire has \\'orthily upheld the ideal of the Order.

?f the members was most commendable. everaL first aid treatment have come to hand, and 111 .one 111stance, wh:re there was a difficulty with the dnvers of offiCIal ambulances owing to the danger of bemg attacked, a Brigade member the ambulance and eventually accompamed It as It. carried patients to hospital. work of the Bngade was carried on without mIlItary protection, and :vIr. Morris has received a letter of thanks from the Governor of the Colony. Bermuda.

Extract from a letter from }Ir. J. Fray, Hon. ecretary of the Bermuda Branch of the St. John Ambulance Association, dated 27, 1931 :

" It will no doubt interest you to know that I have ucceeded in obtaining a batch of men from the 1 t Battalion orthumberland Fu ilier stationed

,In April la 1. the Brigade members on duty did excell.ent work at the Kowloon Railway disaster and m June the was pre ent in numbers the occaSlOn of a disastrou fire which broke out m the crowded Chine e qU3.rter of the Colony, and in which 15 people 10 t their lives. New now been received of a further call upon the occasioned by the antiJapan.ese nots whIch broke out in Hong Kong on the mght of Saturday, eptember 26. Receivin an urgent call from the police, the Brigade quarters telephoned to such officer and men as be g?t together and posted squads at the l?ohce stations, where they remained on uty until th early hours of the following morning to many cases. The street through b the Brigade had to operate were littered WId roken glass, damaged Japanese property an goods, and the seething mob was in a very angry In :view .of the fact that intimidation plays a large part 111 Chmese disturbances, the action

here, to take a course of instruction \\ith the Hamilton ::No. 1 Division.

I wrote to the O.c., and a ked him if it would possible to get men intere ted enouah to stud,FIrst Aid in their pare hour , and I wa b very much encouraged to receIve from him a list of 16 X.e.O.s and men ,\-ho a:-e willing to take up the 'York, with a cheque covenng the nominal co t of textbooks, the only fee I propose to accept from ervice men. It also, that I truck the right gentleman. for m the reply, the in charge of the Bermuda mformed me that Major-General ir PerClval S. \Yilkinson is Colonel of the regiment. I have no doubt whatever, under these circumtances, that we shall ha,"e upport and continued encouragement from men of that regiment, and I trust that we hall be able to make the lot of the same men a little happier durina their stay in b_

I( I k that you will convey the information to Ir PerClval, with my compliments, and assure 2

LORD AND LADY BADEN-POWELL'S VISIT TO :\IELBOUR:-.IE.

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him that Hamilton No. 1 Division will endeavour to create a lasting friendship between the St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade and the men of the Northumberland Fusiliers."

N ew Zealand OBITUARY.

The Chief Commissi oner of the Brigade Overseas regrets to report the death on October 27, 193 1, of Corps Officer A. W. Potter, of the Corps, New Zealand, who was in. an aCCldent to an ambulance while proceedmg to pIck up a case. 1.'he accident occurred as the ambulance was mountmg a slight rise when it left the road and down a steep 3D-ft. bank, a n d after rolling further distance finished up on its side. The fortunately escaped with only slight head mJunes, but M:. Potter was crushed beneath the ambulance and It was some time before his body could be recovered.

Mr. Potter joined the Brigade as far back as 1893, and had al ways been connected with the uckland Division of the Brigade until just before hIS death, when he was appointed Corps Officer Mr. .Potter, who saw service in Samoa and France dunng War was a member of the Auckland Execuhve and when the Hawkes Bay earthquake occurred early this year, proceeded to the stncken area in charge of the Auckland detachment .. Mr. Potter was an extremely active worker, and wIll be much missed in local ambulance circles. He had been awarded the Service Medal and 1st Bar of t h e Order.

Lost Medallion.

An old Medallion engraved with the name of Evelyn A. Sanders has recently been returned to St. John's Gate. ."

The owner can obtain it by quotmg Its n u mber and giving the description of the Commu nications sh ould be addressed to t h e Ch Ief Secretary, St. J ohn A mbulance Association, St. J ohn's Gate, Cler kenwell , L ondon, E .C. 1.

4&rber of J obn .

Life Saving Awards of the Order of St. J ohn of J erusalem have been to for consp icuous gallantry m savmg hfe at Immment personal risk:-

Ce rt i ficat e

Dr. John Anthony Surgeon, Leeds.

P C Charles Edward JJondon. of Ho no ur. Kelly, Assistant Police Field, :\Ietropolitan Police,

Problems In First Aid.

By A. T. LAKIN, M.B.

22. - S0LUTION.

1. The three great essentials in all cases of accident are: Air, Rest, Warmth. M/ 19.

2 They should be applied :-

(a) AIR.

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1. See that the patient is in a posltIO.n m whIch breathing is possible; that .the aIr I?assag:s are free from obstructIOn; If breathmg or threatens to fail, apply artificial respIratio n

2. See that there is a plentiful supply of air by keeping back any. crowd; openmg doors and windows; fanmng the patIent.

(b) REST.

1. Physical. Place the patient in a restful POSItIon , do not thoughtlessly alter the position assumed by the patient; teady and support the injured parts.

2. Jl ental.

Allay mental anxiety by encouraging ; careful, confident handling of the mJured part; by not asking unnecessary and thoughtless que hons.

(c) t Treat shock by applying extra clothmg ; 10 3. (a) water bottles after carefully testing them; vigorous friction of the limbs the heart; a fire in the room. You would not apply :AIR. f Cover promptly to exclude air cases 0 Wounds (M/ 19 / 7); Burns and Scalds (M / I 28/3); Clothing on Fire (M / 130/6).

(b) REST.

Poisoning by NarcotIcs (174; c1), Snake Bite (M/ 130/6).

(c) WARMTH.

If in doubt as to the nature of Internal Injur ies (M/122); Hremorrhage from Mouth (M/ llS / i ); from an Internal (M/ I 23/6); Nose BruLe (M / ll 7); Injuries to KIdneys (M / 123); Frost Bite (M / 133); InJunes to the Head (M / 161 / 2); Sunstroke (M/ 16S) ; Hysteria (M 1167); to the head in I nfantl1c Convulsions (M / 167 / 2).

PROBLEM 23.

Describe in exact detail your examination of ,Ill insensible person. January , 1 932 \tbe St. Jobn Bmbulance

DISTRICT ORDERS.

nspo rt N.C. O .s

Will Superintendents and Officers in charge of Ambulance Divisions please note that in future Transport N.C.O.s will wear the metal " T " in the centre of the " V " above the chevrons This to take effect immediately Centena r y Fund

The CommIssioner would like to thank all Divisions in .i. o. 1 District for their splendid response to his appeal for subscriptions towards the Centenary Appeal Fund, which was sent out earlier in the year by the Order The CommIssioner has received a very appreciable sum from No 1 District, and he will be glad if Officers will acc ept and convey to the members of their Division his thank s for their response.

As soon as the list from 1. 0 1 Di trict is completed, the Commissioner will announce how much has been passed over by him to the Secretary of the Appeal Fund

The Commissioner wishes to remind all Am bulance and . ursing Divisions who have subscribed to this fund that their Division is entitled to a coloured reprint of H M the King, from the painting by E C. Dingli. This picture can be obtained on application at District Headquarters.

Divi sio n a l Stores.

The Commissioner would like to call the attention of all Officers in charge of both ambulance and Nursing Divisions to the fact that the Director of Stores of the St John Ambulance Association, St. John's Gate, E.C.l, will he pleased to answer enquiries of all kinds from Superintendents, Secretaries and Storekeepers of Divisions on Divisional stores required, and on payment whether monthly or deferred.

Every cGnsideration will be given by him to each application. Quotations can be given for large quantities.

The Commissioner suggests that Divisions should avail themselves of this offer.

Le ctures on F irst Ai d a nd H om e Nu r s in g

For the information of Officers in charge of Divisions, courses of lectures on First Aid for MEN and Home ursing for WOMEN will be held as follows at No. 1 District Headquarters, to, Berkley Street, E.C.l:-

First Aid for Men. commencing on \Vednesday, January 13, 1932, at 7.30 p.m.

Home NurSing for Women, commencing on Thursday, January 14, 1932, at 7 p.m.

O b ituary

It is with regret that the Commissioner has to announce the death of Dr. Charman, the Divisional Surgeon of the No. 84 Twickenham Division, who died, following an operation for appendicitis, on Friday, November '27.

Dr. Charman was only 33 years of age, and had done a

considerable amount of work for the Brigade, and he will be greatly missed by all his colleagues.

The Commissioner arranged for a wreath to be sent from the Officers of No. 1 District and members of the Brigade attended the funeral in uniform, to pay their last token of respect to their esteemed Surgeon.

FRANCIS A. BROOKS, M.D , Lt.-Colonel (Commissioner )

No.1 DISTRleT.

No. 34 (Barking) Nursing Division's Success in Ambulance Competitions.

At the recent Eastern Area Competitions held at East Ham the team of the Barking Division were successful in winning the Edith Ward Challenge Shield, and the Adamson Cup, for the second year in succession Bren tfor d

Memories of the days when members of St. John Ambulance Brigade were known as "body snatchers " and " trouble-mongers" were recalled by a speaker at the coming-of-age dinner and dance of the 54th Brentford Division. Among the 80 guests w as ':\1r D Cotton , a n original member .

Proposing the toast of" The Bng ade , " ':\Ir. \V. T. Cookson spoke of the days when the Brigade was started. Groups of men and women who had been trained in first aid wlshed to put their knowledge into pra c tice, and, notwithstanding the ridicule of the public, a start was made Their numbers increased, and they were brought together under one head in 1886. They had their troubles even in those d a ys, and had to raise money in various ways so that they co uld carry out their work.

Assistant Commissioner S J. \Varren said , in reply , that the Brigade as a whole was going ahead Last year No.1 District led the field with over 1,000 new members. The District also showed a tremendous increase in public duty work.

" I am very pleased to see l\Ir. Gladwell here to-night, because he has been helping us to establish a Division in Richmond, " said the Assistant Commissioner \Yarren 'vent on to quote a letter from the new ChIef Commi sioner, Sir John Duncan, in which he said he was full of admiration for such keen workers as were to be found in the Brigade. He had no idea the work was on so large a scale.

Work of the Officers.

The County Surgeon, Captain H A Fenton, proposed the toast of "The Division. " Speaking of the achievements of the Division during its 21 years' existence, h e said its progress had been largely due to its excellent officer:::.. He mentioned Dr Ru.xton, the Divisional Surgeon, who had been with them 20 years, and Superintendent G. Harri s, who was in the chair that night.

Ambulance Officer H B. Phillips replied, and said that the Division had done 541 duties and had treated 403 case while members were on duty.

Alderman Gladwell spoke of the attempt being made to form a men s Division in Richmond, and appealed for help in that direction

After Assistant Commissioner \Varren had presented various trophies won during the year, he said that th e Division must remember that, although the first 21 year were the hardest, in the next '21 they had an opportunity to show what real Brigade work meant.No. 107 (York Road, L.N.E.R.) Division, S.J.A.B.

Visitors to the Di visional Headquarters on Saturday afternoon, 21, hardly recognised it, so gay was the interior with streamers and flags, while along the sldes were arranged stalls decorated with almond blossom and laden with useful articles to tempt all comers Ther e ,vas also a refreshment buffet and dainty tea-tables , with it

ltbe St. 30bn !imbulance Ga3ette

bevy of fair "nippies" in pretty cretonne overalls to attend to orders.

Punctually at 3.30 p.m. Robinia, Viscountess Mountgarret, O.B.E ., arrived to open the bazaar. She was received by Superintendent H H. Dye, and straightway proceeded to inspect the guard of honour posted outside the hall.

For the opening ceremony, the chair "vas taken by Mr. T. Smith, the Honorary Divisional President, and he was supported by Dr. N. Corbet Fletcher, Assistant Commissioner, Central Area, No. 1 District, S.J.A.B. ; District Offi cer T. McBride and Lady District Officer Miss Walker ; Divisional Superintendent H H Dye and Mrs. Dye ; and Councillor G. B Massa and Mr. F Warriner, ::\1:.B.E., both Honorary Divisional Vice-Presidents Proceedings opened with the singing of the ational Anthem. :Mr. Smith then introduced Miss Dorothy Harvey, who delighted her audience with her singing, after which Dr. Corbet Fletcher addressed those present. He said that this was

JalluaTY, l!)H:!

attending and opening the bazaar was propo ed by Counc illor G B Massa , and seconded by T\Ir F Warriner.

Subsequently, Lady l\Iountgarret and those assisting at the opening made a tour of the stalls, and were then se n 'ed with tea During the eve ning so los were rendered by Miss Dorothy H a rvey, a nd a di sp lay of dancing was give n by the Misses Sresinni, two daint y little girls who!:>e gr acefulness was very much applauded.

Practically everything on the laden stalls was sold th e proceeds reaching £ 30. The Superintendent and memhers of the Division were delighted at the success of their initial effort in this direction, and expressed their gratitude t o those who had given so ge nerou sly in kind, to all who ha d attended that afternoon and eve ning and purchased the goods displayed, and to the helpers who had given up sO much time to make the event a success.

Among those who patronised the bazaar were Mr. G. utclifie, Assistant Superintendent, L. .E.R., Dr \"" Divisional 'urgeon, .1. o. 13 (f\:ing's Cross, G N .R.)

J anumy, 1 932

Ube St. 5 0 bn :ambulance <.l}a3ette

Matcham and Captain Parslow (Woolston) ; Lady Supenntendents Mrs. Mustard (Sou thampton Nursmg), Mrs. Hammett (Go sport), and Mrs Tosh-Robb, J .P. (W?olston) ; Dr. Smerdon, M.D., and Mrs Smerdon, :;\1rs TWISS (Lady of Grace) , Mrs. W E. Pittard, Miss C. Everett, Mrs . Coward, Mrs. Cole and Miss Fay.

No.3 (WESTERN) DIST R ICT.

S tratford- on -Avo n Mo p , Octo b er 1 2 an d 23, 1931. The Division is to be congratulated on having received a from S.upenntendent of Police, extracts of which are gIven herem :-

" Now that the above. hav e passed into history, I feel I should be lackmg m appreciation if I did not acknowledge the valuable se rvi ces of the loca l members of the St John Ambulance Brigade on tho e occasions

" I ca n assure you that it was a very great help to me to know persons requiring assistance would be accommodated m a proper m a nn er without withdrawing police officers from other c1utie

" A part from th e feeling of confidence which the members of the crowds whi ch visited Stratford-on-Axon mu t have expenenced when the of the Brigade m th e the promptitude WIth which cases were dealt WIth was very sommendable"

Binley and District Division.

The .a.nnual supper, concert and presentatlon. of the abO\'e DIvlslOn were held in the Binley H otel on 'aturday, November 28, company numbering 100 members a nd \ mcludmg District Officer H H. \\ -i lkins upenntendent \Y A. HIrons, Corps Officer A C: 'All kms, \\'. A Jenning, Corps SergeantG. Dl\ lslonal urgeon Dr. J. \Yhi tclaw DIvlslOnal Supenntenden.t G. v\". Taulor DC '.1 D' · " l' S d I\JSIOna ,upennten ent \\ 'kmner, Amhulance Officer H. Booth La?y Cadet uperintendent ':\lrs. Richardson, and Cadet Officer J . H Haugh. Other notable visitors ",:ere Councillor H. and Dr. l\Iathew ', and C "\l1cl itor of the DIvIsIon. -

No. 54 (BRENTFORD) DIVISION.

Photo taken at the Corning of Age Dinner and Dance, November 17, 1931,

th e first occasion on which a men's Divisio n of o. 1 District of the Brigade had organised a bazaar as a means of raising funds, and the experiment was being watcbed at Headquarters with considerable interest. From tbe appearance of the stalls, the wives of members a nd other ladies interested in the Division had been very busy. He and all at Headquarters wished the Division every success in their venture.

The Chairman then ro se to introduce Lady Mountgarret, and said he hoped tbat the bazaar would be a great success, and he had great pleasure in asking Robinia, Viscounte ss Mountgarret, herself a Dame of Justice of tbe Order of St. John and a Lady District Officer of No. 1 District of the Brigade, to formally open the bazaar.

Lady Mountgarret said that that was the fir st occasion on which she had assisted at a Brigade function in connection with railwaymen. She was particularly glad tbat it was to do with men working on the G.N. section of the L.N.E.R., as that was the railway she knew best, her home since her marriage being in Yorkshire.

A. bouquet of chrysanthemums was presented to Lady Mountgarret by little Miss Jean Robinson.

A vote of thanks to Lady 1\IIountgarret for so graciously

Division. and several officers and members of other Divisions of Central Area.

So uth ampton.

No.2 DISTRICT.

The annual rally and social evening of the Southampton Corps were held in the n ew Dea nery School, when offi ce r s and members from other Divisions in Hampshire attended , and a merry party of over 250 enjoyed dancing, games, competitions a nd li g ht refre sh ments.

Durin g an interval Cadet-Lieut.-Colonel W, E. Pittard, Acting County Commissioner, presented several memb e rs with silver medals in reco g nition of 15 years of active and efficient service in the Brigade.

A handsome tea and coffee service on an oak and silver tray all suitably engraved, was presented by the County Commissioner on behalf of the Officers, N .C. O.'s and members of all tbe Ambulance and Nursing Divisions in the county to Lieut.-Colonel H. G. Norman White, V.D .• the former County Commissioner.

Those present included Miss F. M. Tutte. Lady Corps Secretary; Ambulance Superintendents Mills (Bournemouth). Burley (WinChester), Francis (Alverstoke),

During. an interval in the concert that followed, various presentatIons were made Divisional uperintendent G \Y !aylor, D.C.M , warrant of appointment as Di\ isionai which w as read out to all a embled and which time all Brigade member present stood to Superintendent Taylor commenced ambullance wor k 111 1911. On August 6, 191-1 , he volunteered for \ se rVIce, and for his sen'ices he was awarded the ?C.l\I., the Serbian ilv er l'I1ec1al, and was twice mentioned 1928 he organi ed the present Binle ar:cl. and in 1930 he formed a Cad;t DlvlslOn ; Ir: adcht.lOn, he IS taking a large class at \Yyken a .nearby Ill the hopes of forming a sec ti on of Bmley and Dlstn ct Division .

District Officer H H. Wilkin presented the \ " t awards to SSOCld, Ion members, and Superintendent Ta'lor presented':. SlIver cIgare tt e case to the Diyisional Hh/S. '!'I.' I. Gru bb, su bscribecl for by a ll the members J or t e DlvlslOn.

Taylor said he fully appreciated the hard ,:or { and the splendId dcyotion to duty ca.ITied out a t all tIme s ?y the ecretary, a duty whi c h he ne\'er tire and he no excuses, no complaints, but went It dat never-tlnng way and did not even know when ac one enough.

T subscriptions were presented to Superintendent ay or the DIvlslOnal funds. These were macle by G an old fnend and helper, Councillor Eboral anti l\lr 1:; ray. '-

Councillor Eboral said that he though t he could not 1 enough for the Division, and would in the near future

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his utmost to build the Division an Ambulance Hall an announcement which was fully appreciated and welco'med by all the ground the Councillor bad already given. Ebo r al and 1\1r. Gray said that the public in dl!:>tnct fully the work clone by the Division l.be present strength IS 27, and 2,000 cases have been treated SlUce January 1 of this year; 80 road accidents, with only one case. The Divisional Surgeon gave praise to the efficlCncy of tbe .members, a?d appreciated tbe way the membe.rs carrIed out theIr duties. He specially praIsed the eff!.clency of four members m dealing with a mme case, was one of the very worst kind in the nature of IllJunes The injured man s u::,i;ained a slight of the skull, a fractured spine, a fracture of the pelv.ls, both legs and both arms fractured, and through the treatment .and transport to the Coventry and \\ anvlcks.hlre HospItal the man, after a lengthy spell 111 hospItal, IS all\-e to tell the tale , a livin a testimony to the effICIency of the Divisional m embe rs. Divisioll<tl Secr.e tary \Y T Grubb is the First Aid attendant at Binley CollIery, and attend to all accidents

The. Binley and District Division have all their members fully III ured ur:der the Brigade Insurance cheme, and every member IS a monthly subsc riher to the ST. JOHX G,\.ZETTE.

Wednesbury Division

Di\'is ion has lost a good friend III th e death of urgeon Dr. \V. E. Coleman, \\ho passed away on .:\ovember 14 1931, at the age of 69 years. • Although only \\--ith brigade work just over 1 months, he had been 111terested in Firt -\.ld work for -13 years

He was maeon Examiner to th e .].A.A. 1l1. 190-1 and for sen-Ices rendered ,,"as made han. life member of the Order of St. John in 1919 be greatly missed by the Di\-ision, also by the co lher) III the Cannock Chase pits, m whom he was keenly mterested, being connected ,,"itb the ambularranged annually hy the outh taffordshIre colliery companie

No 4 DISTRICT.

The annual of the Officers of the Oldham Corps to,? k place on.. 27, at the Hall. Dr. J B \\ Ill{lnson , h..mght of Grace of the Order, presided O\'er a company of about eighty. The .i.\Iayor of Oldham, in p,ropos1l1g the toast of "The Oldham Corps," said that all Enghsh-speakmg people realised the ma!mificent work by the Association and Brigade -\s"'.:\layor he felt grateful for the work they were doing in the to\\ n 1 hey were pracbcally at the beck and call of eyeryone. The:r ,,'ere doing a fine work , of whlch the\' were entrtl:d to feel proud. Corps Superintendent j. Harnson: III .respon e, expre sed appreciation of th e III whIch the people of Oldham bad assisted th e Corp Surgeon and Superintendent Coloncl C f.I. . Redmond proposed "The Grand Priory in th e BntIsh of the ."e nerable Order of St John of Jerusalem 111 a speech 111 which he outlined the work of Order from ItS inauguration until the present day I he was responded to by As, istant Commissioner C:. Corps, urgeon 1. Poston gave" The lSI tors, to ,\"hlch .i\Irs l\lackintosh, wife of the Rural Dean, resp.onded. During the e\'ening recitals , musical and elocutIonary, were given by friends. the death of Mr. \\" G. Bailey, J P ., President of the Falls\\"orth Ambulance Division, the Oldham Corps has lost a strong snpporter. It largely due to hi generOSIty that th e Road Patrol StatIon '\-as erected in Failsworth. The Cotton Ball held at the Town Hall, Ke'" ::\lills , in

aid of the funds of the Ne':v1;own (Cheshire) Divisions, appears to have been a s,;!ccess to the presenc.e of the Cotton Queen of Bntam, MISS LOlS Heath, contnbuted. As the Town Hall was specially flood-lighted for the occasion, there was indeed a fierce light that beats upon a throne. .'

It is anticipated that the result wIll be beneficIal to the local units.

No. 5 DISTRICT. Grimsby.

The Grimsby Division had the pleasure of. celebratmg Its 21st birthday by a dilmer, the presentahon of awards, followed by a whist drive and dance.

Amongst thos e present were Supt. \V. Gott, the. Chief Constable (Mr. Charels Tarttelin ), the Vicar of Gnmsby (Rev. Hedley R. Burrows), Dr. Deighton, 1\1r. C. Supt. Paddison (Cleethorpes) Mrs. Savage (Bnhsh Red

Cross Society), and Capt. Townend, of the Fisheries Institute.

Supt. Gott, welcoming the visitors, said they sented the Law, the Clergy, Medicine and the SIster serVIce. All of those sections of the community had their services to rend er to th e community, and their presence th ere that evening showed their keen interest in the work of the Division.

Since 1915 practically a thousand men had passed the examinations in the Grimsby Division. There was much to be done yet. Their services were being called upon cons tantly, day and night, to render assistance to the sick and injured.

Though they gave their time, energies a nd money to work that they loved, they hardly thought that therr organisation was receiving a "square deal" from th e general public in the matter of financial They had their difficulties over finances that the outSide world never heard of because always they managed to weather the storm. A little more generous support though would make their work so much easier.

January, 1932

Dr. Deighton presented the awards to the members of the Division.

A certificate of Honorary Life Membership was pr.esented to Dr. Deighton by the Chief Constab.le. Making the presentation, Mr. Tarttelin said that as ChIef Constable an? Director of the Fire Brigade, he owed a deep debt of .gratItude to the organisation. Hardly a day passed reports coming to him street and other in which members of the DlvlSlOn had rendered Frrst Ald They also attended at the Fire Station at nights and we e kends ready to go as attendants with Ambulance, and so released a trained fireman for other dutIes

He also presented Officer Jackson with the vote of thanks on vellum for long service-the second high est award that it was possible to obtain.

The Vicar of Grimsby, who is Chaplain to the Division, said that he always had a great admiration for the men of

January, 1932 Ube St. JOl)" Rmbulance u;a3ette

this further evidence of hi s abi lity and willingness to help his Division.

Th e first Officers' Fraternal of the present sess ion was beld on Saturday, November 28, at County H.Q., Newcastle-upon-Tyne, when a lecture was given by Corps Supt. T. R. Midgley;B.Sc., the subject being <t The Revised General Regulations of the Brigade."

An interval for refreshments, during which Lady Ambulance Officer Miss E. M. Proctor acted as hostess, was followed by an inte r esting discussion on points raised in the lecture.

The meeting closed with the e ll"ction of officers and committee for the new session and a vote of thanks to the lecturer.

The Chairman was Corps Officer R. W. Copeland. Hetton.

The fourth annual dinner of the Hetton-Ie-Hole Division was held in Sunderland recently, when sixty members and visitors were prl"sent. The visltors included Dr. Boyd and Dr. Watson, Supt. W Stokoe, Mr. Golden, Mr. Bowden, 1\1r. Holmes, and Mr. Richard son. Div. Supt. R. Stokoe presided.

" The St. John Ambulance Brigade and Association" was proposed by Mr. T. Golden, who referred to the good work done by the members of the Brigade and wished them every success in their work. R esponding, Supt. W. Stokoe, of Houghton-Ie-Spring Division, gave a brief history of the Ambulance movement in general. He strongly recommended each member of the Brigade to bring one recruit to the classes and hoped that more tradespeople would take advantage of the opportunity of attending First Aid classes.

The toast of " The Visitors" was proposed by Ambulance Officer J. W. Colling, Mr. Holmes responding. Mr. Bowden proposed and Sergt. Steel seconed a vote of thanks to the chai rman

Musical items were rendered by Ptes. \Y. Cooper, J. Latimer, J . Lincoln, A. Ormston, R. Best, W. Simpson, and Bandmaster Richard son (H etton). The items of the ventriloquist, Mr. Toward, were \'ery much appreciated. Mr. J. Gilliland presided at the piano. Hull Corps.

Officer G. Hampson, and light refreshments were tastefully se r ved.

No.7 DISTRICT.

Annual Competitions.

The competitions for Kursing Divisions were beld at the Masonic Hall, Oswestry, on Saturday, Xovember 21. The trophies to be awarded were the District Shield and the It Perks" Cup. The latter is restricted to teams no member of which has previously been in a winning team in Brigade competitions The tests were the same in eac h case, the judges being Dr. R. D. Thomas, of \Velshpool (Commander of the Order), and Corps Surgeon F. H. Edwards, of Shrewsbury.

There were seven teams entered, and Shrewsbury No 1 Kursing Division (l\1rs. \Yilliams' team) won both the Shield and the Cup These were presented by the Hon. Mrs. \V el d-Forester, daughter of Lady Perrott. Each member of the winning team a so recei\'ed two handsome prizes, the gifts of Dr. MacLeod and :\lrs. Harold Cook. The County Commissioner, Dr. R. L. E. Downer, proposed votes of thanks to Mrs. Weld-Forester, the judges, and to the Oswestry Nursing Division for their excellent arrangements and tea. He was also greatly helped in the organisation of the competition by :\1rs. Andrews, Lady County Officer.

The competitions for Ambulance Divisions were held at the Masonic Hall, Shrewsbury, on Saturday, December 5. These were for the District Cup and the" Cuseton " Cup. The judges were Dr. Tullis (Hereford), and Dr. Mitchell (Madeley). There was an excellent entry of eight teams. The winners of the District Cup were Shrewsbury (Sergt. Price's team), and the runners-up, and thereby winners of the" Cuseton " Cup were Hereford City (Sergt. Cotterell's team). Hereford are a new Divisi.on, and this was their first appearance in the competition.

The ;\Iayor of Shrewsbury (Alderman W. ::\1. How), took a keen interest in the proceedings, and presented the awards. The usual votes of thanks were proposed by the County Commissioner.

Shrews bury.

the Division, because he had tried to l earn First Aid and h ad failed. It was one of the finest organisations in the town, and was deserving of every support.

Sheffield.

A very successful dance was h e ld in .Cutlers· H all, Sheffield, on Friday, November 20, ]931, m aId of the fund s of the St. John Ambulance Brigade and the She.-Oi cld

Tel egraph Poor Children's Outing Fund. This dance was promoted by the Sheffield Speedway Supporters' Club as a token of thanks for the valuable services rendered by St. John Ambulance men at the Speedway during the p ast season. No.6 DISTRICT.

Newcastle-on-Tyne Corps.

On Monday, November 9, a vocal and instrument a l concert in aid of the funds of the Friends' Ambulan ce was held at the Friends' Meeting House, N e\\ castle-upon-Tyne. The concert was attended by a large and appreciative audience and Pt.e A. E. Lowe, who was responsible for the arrangements, 1S to be congratulated on

Social evening held at Headquarters, Thursday, October 22, 1931, ,,,hen a large number of Service Medals and Bars were presented to Officers and members of the Hull Corps. Presentation by Sir Arthur J. Atkinson, K.B.E., J.P. (Knight of Grace Order of St. John), to the following: Fifth Bar (40 years' sel vice). Lady Superintendent Miss E. M. Hardy; third Bar (30 years' service), Corps Officer T. Lamb, Div. Superintendent T. B. 'Yhi tehead; second Bar (25 years' service), Corps uperintendent H. Bartrop, Sergt. C. D. Empson; First Bar (20 years' service), Div. Superintendent E. E. Eggleton, Amb. Officer A. Garland, Amb. Officer B. Hill; Servlce Medals (15 years' service), Lady Corps Superintendent 1Irs. A. 11. Harrison, Lady County Officer Lady Atkinson, Corps Officer C. Batley (Corps Secretary), Lady Corps Officer liss L. Barron, Lady Amb. Officer lis s E. M. Bailey, Cadet Officer A. Brignell, Sergt. J. Day, Sergt. A. H. Wi se, CorpI. G. H. Tutty, CorpI. A. R. Lidgley, CorpI. \V. G. l\Iensforth, Pte. G. H. Dennison, Pte. G. Fretmaycr, Pte. R. G. Dearing, Pte. J. T. Dickinson, Amb. Sister Miss B. Downs, Amb. Sister 1\1rs. L. Cherry. Amongst those present were: Sir Arthur and Lady Atkinson, District Officers \Y T. Atkin son , Capt. icholas, Dr. lIermon, and E. B. tcphenson; Corps Officers H Bartrop, G. Hampson, T. Lamb, A. Batty, C. Batley; Lady Corps Officers Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Wheatley, Mrs. Howell and l\Iiss Barron, also Dr. Hardie and Dr. Gilchrist.

A capital musical programme was arranged by Corps

A whist-dri,-e and dance oraanised by the hrew-sbury Ambulance Division, took place at the Music Hall on Thursday, December 10, and pro,"ed the most succe sful Ambulance social ever held in the tmnl. Fifty-four tables were occupied for the whist, and a large number of handsome prizes had been presented. These were handed o, er by ?llr. Downer, wife of the Commissioner, after which dancing went on till the small hours, the large hall being cro·wded.

Ludlow.

The Ludlow Ambulance Division, only registered last May, is full of energy. Hearing that a new ambulance was req uired for the to'wn and district" they have raised a splendid sum, which, with the aid of a grant from the Home Senrices' Ambulance Committee, will enable a new car to be obtained almost at once. They have formed a joint committee with the Ladies' Red Cross, from whom they have received great help.

No.8 DISTRICT

Folkestone.

The annual competition for Ule " Port Memorial" Cup was recently held in the new headquarters acquired by the Division.

Mrs Port and 11rs. ales, donors of the trophy, were present. Drs. Kindness and Costobadie were the judges The stewards were all members of the Diylsion. The arrangements \,"ere in the hands of Ambulance Officer Easton. The Viv a Test was the preparation of the sick room for the reception of an accident case, and the individual

Back Row-Centre: Divisional Superintendent Miss E: S. Stnith. Left: AmbuJance Omcer Mrs. Parry-Jones. AmbuJance Sister MISS A. M. Matthews. Front Row-Left: Ambulance Sister Miss G. M. Weller. Right: Ambulance Sister Miss D. E. Klndon.

te was treating single-handed a fractured thigh and concussion on a patient who had only one leg and used crutches. The results were: Private E. Slater (83), Private H. Johnson (81), Private J. Burchett (78). Private M. Lester (77).

The Secretary pointed out to tho e present that this was the fifth year of this competition, and that the history of the Cup was one which they all respected, being a memorial to a father and four sons, who were members of the Division and had made the great sacrifice during the world war.

We regret to announce the death of l\1r. J. E. Giles, Ashford. He had been connected with ambulance work in Ashford for many years, and was a much respected member of the Ashford Works Division.

The late Mr. Giles was a member of the Order in the Grade of Serving Brothers.

The Ashford Corps gave him it Brigade funeral, and he was conveyed to his last resting place covered with the Brigade flag.

Transport Officer Coleman and driver of one ambulance recently experienced a remarkable night. The Captain of a fishing boat sent word ashore asking that the ambulance be called. 'When the boat reached the beach Transport Officer Coleman and driver at once boarded the craft and went to the little bunk under the deck and rendered First Aid for fractured kneecap. They afterwards lifted the injured man to the deck, lowered him over the side, and, having got the man into the ambulance, rushed the case to hospital, arriving there half an hour after midnight.

The Captain of the ship has stated that he was anxious for the ambulance men to know how grateful his crew and he were for their prompt and skilful service.

Ramsgate N

ursing.

The annual inspection of the V.A.D. formed from the Ramsgate Nursing Division (Kent 2) was held on October 20, 193 1. Col. D. S. Skelton, D.S.O., representing the "Var Office, and Col. C. Pye Oliver, C.B., C.M.G., County Controller for Kent Y.A.D.s, were the inspecting officers.

The hall was arranged as a temporary hospital with six beds, dispensary, massage, out-patients and invalid cookery departments.

A Thomas splint was used for a patient with a fractured femur, the treatment of this case was pronounced as exceedingly well done. The roller bandaging on another patient's head; arms, hands and feet, excellent.

Motor accidents were treated by teams of four nurses, each in a very efficient manner.

The dispensary and massage departments also won high praise, the invalid cookery was sampled and certified tempting and appetising.

In his report Col. D. S Skelton, who was a keen questioner, and put the nurses through a most thorough examination, said the detachment was thoroughly efficient; he had no criticisms of the First Aid, and advocated a more advanced study of Home Nursing; and suggested that the roo t causes of the disease should be studied as a he lp in giving treatment.

Col. Pye Oliver also congratulated the Commandant (Mrs. Blinko) and the Medical Officer (Dr. Cares Sharp) on the keenness shown by all members, and said he would be able to report to the Lord Lieutenant that I{ent's premier detachment was thoroughly efficient. He was also g lad to see some of the Cadets present. They wou ld carry on the good work in years to come.

The detachment was honoured by the p r esence of the Mayor a n d Mayoress, Dame J a n e t S t a n combe-Wills , D.B.E., and many othe r in te r ested friends.

Overseas Appointments.-Colltillltedjrout page 17. KENYA.

Kenya District.

Diyisionai Superintendent Captain G. Pritchard Brown to be District uperintendent, 20. 10.3 1 l'lce R. G. B. Spicer, M.C., transferred.

NEW ZEALAND.

Auckland District.

Onehunga Cadet Tursing Division.-Ambulance ister 1'1. Collins to be Lady Cadet Superintendent, 1. 9.3 1, 7'1(( Mrs. Putt , whose r esignation is accepted with regret. Matmata Division.-A. L. Clark to be Divisional Superintendent " On Probation," 26.7.3 l. C. and W.C. District.

Timaru Kursing Division.-Lady .\mbulance Officer E. 1\J. Youdale to be Lady Divisional Superintendent, 10.7.3 1, vice Irs. l\Iason, who e resignation is accepted with regret; Ambula,nce Sister V. Benjamin to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 10.7.31.

Ota g o District.

Oamaru ... ursing Divl IOn.-£. D. Hutter. D ., to be Divisional Surgeon. 23.9.3l.

Wellin g ton Di s trict.

'Yellington Corps.-Lady Corps 0f11cer (Treasurer) :\1. Griffiths to be Lady Corps Officer (Secretary). 30 () 3 L ; Divisional Superintendent E. 1. Osborn to be Lady Corps Officer (Treasurer). 30.6.31.

Lower Hutt Nursing Divisioll.-G T. Wells to be Lady Divisional uperintendent, 2-4-.6.31; E. B. Helyer to be ursing Officer, 24.6.3]

\Yellington Suburban DivislOn.-Ambulance Ister

M. E. Gilchrist to be Lady Ambulance Officer. 4.731.

Vellington South Cadet ursing Division .-. \mbulance Sister A. L. IIuggin to be LadyCadetOf!Jcer. 3U 6 SO U TH AFRICA. N a tal District.

Pietermaritzburg Nursing Division.-E. Hughes to be Lady Ambulance Officer. 1.2.31.

Trans v a a l Di s trict.

1st Johannesburg Nursing Division.-Ambulancc

K. G. Brodrick to be Lady Ambulance Ofhcer, 18.8.3 1 V1ce Miss Hopkins, transferred to Durban Nursing Division.

The Chief Commissioner has sanctioned the registration. of the following new Divisions and change of title :St. Thomas Girls Cadet Nursing Division, No.2 Distnct, India, formed 15.7.31.

Paddington and Woollahra ursing Division, ::\ S.\V. District, formed 8.10.3 1.

Livingstone Railway Division, RhodeSIa Railway District, formed 1.9.3 1.

Wankie (Raylton) Division, Ehodesia Railway District, formed 18. 10.31.

Burwood Nursing Division, N.S.W. District, formed 12.8.31.

G lebe Cadet Nursing Division, N.S.W. District, formed 1.7 .31.

Mosman Cadet Ambulance Division, KS.W. District, formed 15.6.3 1. :}latamata Section to be Matamata Division, Auckland District, New Zealand, 7.1O.3 l. Correction.

L ady D is t rict Officer Miss F. L. Cooper, of C. and W.e.

D ist ri c t, New Zea land, shown as "resigned 27.5.29," s h o uld be " t ra n s ferred t o R eserve" as from that date.

.lanum·y 1932

UlJe 51. J0bn :ambulance <BH3 et te

Interesting Case Reports.

By

1 CORBET FLETCHER, M.A., M.B., B.Chir. (Cantab), M.R. C.S., e t c., Assis t ant Commissioner-in-Charge, Central Area, No 1 (Prince of Wales) District, S.].A.B.

CASE R EPORT No. 48.- H. ecently some platelayers wh o we r e at work about yards within a railway t unnel , sought cover on the approach of a train.

T wo, h owever, fa iled to reach safety in the manholes or recesses placed in the tunnel wall and were knocked down by the train.

Patient A. sustained amputation of left foot at ankle, fractures of left arm and spine, and various abrasions. Patient B. also had his left foot amputated at the ankle together with fracture of left arm, abrasions and bruises.

On intimation being rcccived of the accident, ambulancc assistance was immediately de patched from all parts of the neighbouring tation. Corporal , Levy, of No. 67 (Borough of t. Pancras) Division, who was first on the scene, immediately improvised tourniquets with neckerchiefs obtained from the men who had reached safety in the manhole, and con trolled the arterial hcemorr hage in both case He was quickly joined by other railwaymen, who are al 0 member of the Brigade, Ambulance Officer B. Norwood, ergt. F. Edwards, and Pte. Taylor of o. 108 (York Road) Division, who gave thcir help without delay.

Owing to the darkne s and the fume in the tunnel, it wa con idered be t to get the patients away as quickly as po ible. The various injuries were, therefore, rapidly treated; and the paticnts were carried on stretchers to the mouth of the tunnel where a special enginc and brake awaited them. By this means they were transported to the terminus, and during tran it received further and more detailed attention. On arrival, the patients were transferred to a waiting motor ambulance and rushed to ho pital.

Unfortunately, patient A. died a few hour later. Patient B., however, ha now recovered and is being fitted with an artificial limb; and the hospital authoritie have stated that, in their opinion, he owes hi life to the prompt and efficient a i tance rendered by these members of thc Brigadc.

COMMENT.-This report pro"o/des yet al10ther instance of life saved by members of the Brigade. Tre would, therefore, tender Ollr hearty cOllgmtltlatioJZS to all .conce·med on the promptJless and elficiellcy of their actzon " and we cons1'der that special credd is dlte to Corporal L evy the way in which he impro'u/sed and applzed t01trmqltets and for the way in wll1·ch h e took charge of the emerge ll c.1' llnhl fltrther help arrived.

First Aid, Competition and Health Queries.

T h e Editor invites queries on the following subjects :Flrst A id. Answered by DR. CORBET FLETCHER M.B., B.Chir. (Cantab), (".1 . C. F.").

Competition and Brigade OrganlSatwH. Answered by "SEMPER PARATUS"; and

Diet and Health. Answered by Sir W. ARBUTHNOT LA';';' Bart., C.B., M.S., F.R.C.S.

Artificial R es piration w ith F r actur e d Rib s. \ \1. H. (St. Blasey).-Please be good enough to tell us what would be the proper treatment in the case of a person who had ceased to breathe after immersion in water and who was also found to be uffering from Complicated Fractures of the lower ribs. \Ve have had a difference of opinion on this point; now that Laborde' has been omitted from the Text-book.

YOll have set a problem for which the Text-book offers 110 sollition. I hope, therefore, that, for the sake of the patient and yourself, its solution may never be Pllt into practice.

The 'definite diagnosis of Fracture of Ribs is Jlot au easy matter when the patient is unconsciow,. I think that with a patient who was suffering from Asphyxia and Complicated Fracture of Lower Ribs, I sho1lld adopt ih'ester's JI ethod and seek to modify the movements so that no fllrther harm resulted to ribs and lUllgs.

S. C. F.

S upp o r t Duri ng Act of Vomiting.

B. P. (Birmingham).-Plea e tell me the correct method of supporting a patient during the act of vomiting. It is very unsati factory to watch the effect of an cmetic and remain idle.

)/0 defillde sltggestions can be olfered becallse milch depellds on the cz"rCli1Jlstance. Jly 07L'n practice, in thz's 1'J1stance, is to ltpport the patient's head 'i.e'ith the palll1 of my hand firmly pressed against his forehead.

X. C. F.

A De a d o r D y i ng T e st.

\Y. G. (Johanne burCY).-I enc10 e herewith team te t in our Annual ub-Di trict Competition - for the "Price" hield and Duncan " Cup (Ambulance Di\'isiow), and" Hoy" Trophy and" Lady Hoy" Cup (Nursing Divisions), held at J ohanneburg on October 17.

The pa tien t had been oYcf\\-helmed in a land lide and wa found on hi face, uffering from A phyxia with Complicatcd Fracture - of Ricyht lo·wer Ribs. Cru hed No ,Brui ed and Fractured Jaw, Cru hed Toes of Right Foot and wound of Left Ankle with arterial bleeding.

Of the eight tcam , only one employed ih-e ter" method of artificial re piration, the others preferring a modified chafer' -the r ight hand being placed (Continued Oil page 26.)

Brigade Appoin tments, December, 193 1.

H.RH. The Grand Prior has approved the following appointments :-

TO BE SURGEON-IN-CHIEF.

Colonel Clarence I. Ellis, C.M.G., T.D., M.D., C.M., A.M.S. (T.). 24.11.31.

TO BE A COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

Cadet Lieut.-Col. William Ebenezer Pittard. County of Hampshire. 20.11.31.

The Chief Commissioner has been pleased to sanctIon the following appointments, promotions, etc. :-

TO BE CORPS SUPERINTENDENT.

No.8 District.

George Gore, Dover Corps. 25.11.3l.

TO BE CORPS OFFICER.

No.5 District.

Ednc Claud Hamilton-Russell, Markham Main Corps. 21.11.31.

No.6 District.

William Gibson, Ashington Coal Company Corps. 28.11.31. No.8 District.

William Sidney Abbott, Dover Corps. 25.11.31.

Frank William Fox, Dover Corps. 25.11.31.

George William Marsh, Dover Corps. 25.11.31.

Percy Arthur Wickens, Dover Corps. 25.11.31.

TO BE LADY CORPS OFFICER. No.5 District.

Elizabeth Caroline Robinson, Pontefract Corps. 21.11.31.

TO BE DIVISIONAL SURGEON. No. 1 District.

Philip Lissack, M.RC.S., L.RC.P., Rotherhithe Division, South Metropolitan Gas Company Corps. 16.11.31.

John Andrew Adamson Scott, M RC.S., Tottenham and Edmonton Division. 3.11.31.

No.2 District.

Ernest William, M.RC.S., L.RC.P., Slough Town ursing Division 14.11.31.

Frederick Hugh Lester Cunningham, M.B., B.S., l\I.RC.S., L.RC.P., M.C., Chesham Division. 14 .11.31.

Arthur Percy Gorham, M B., Ch.B., Bristol" A " Division, City of Bristol Corps. 24.11.31.

Francis Hugh P. ''VilIs, L.M.S.S.A., Marlow Division. 5.11.31.

No.3 (Western) District.

Captain John Stewart Marshall Connell, F.RC.S., RA.M.C., "Birmingham Post and Mail" Division, Birmingham Corps. 6.11.31.

No.5 District.

Robert Moir Lechmere Anderson, M.B., Ch.B., Hatfield Main Colliery Division. 21.11.3]

Claude Christian Hargreaves, M.B., Ch.B., D.P.H., Allerton Bywater Nursing Division, Castleford and District Corps. 9.11.31.

William Arthur Fitzherbert Hurst, M.B., Ch.B., L.RC.P., L.R.C.S., L.R.F.P.S., Tibshelf Division, Tibshelf Corps. 21.11.31.

Gervase Brennon Kelly, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., Goldthorpe and Barnborough Division, Dearne Valley Corps. 21.11.31.

Edmund Harvey Lodge, M.B., Ch.B., Wetherby Division. 29.4.27.

Charles MUITough O Brien, M.B., B.Ch., Mapperley Colliery Division. 9.11.31.

No.6 District.

Walter Alexander Hogg, M.B., B.S., Darlington Division. 6.11.31.

No.8 District.

Heward Bell, M.A., M.B., B.Ch., M.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., Guildford Division, Guildford Corps. 20.11.31.

TO BE A.jDIVISIONAL SURGEON.

No.8 District.

William Stephen Tunbridge, M.B., B.Ch., Camberley and Windlesham Nursing Division, Guildford Corps. 14.11.31.

TO BE DIVISIONAL SUPERINTENDENT.

No.1 District.

John J ames Waite, Bromley Division. 26.11.31.

Herbert Alfred Went, Bow Division. 2.11.31. No.4 District.

Samuel Bate Jackson, Ellesmere Port and District Division. 6.11.3l.

William Latchford, Everton Division, Liverpool Corps. 27.11.31.

No.5 District.

William Henry Efemey, Barnoldswick "A" Division, Barnoldswick Corps. 9.11.31.

Capt. Geoffrey Howard Simms, Bilsthorpe Division, Stanton Company Corps. 9.11.31.

John Shaw, Meir and Longton DlvlSIOn, Longton and District Corps. 9.11.31.

No.6 District.

James Seymour Crawford, Cramlington Division. 28.11.31.

TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL SUPERINTENDENT. No.1 District.

Jessie Stratford, Balham and Streatham Nursing Division. 2.11.31.

No. 5 District.

Janet Endall, Kippax Nursing Division, Castleford and District Corps. 9.11.31.

Miriam Adeline Pearce, South Kirby and District Nursmg Division Pontefract Corps. 21.11.31.

Daisy Allerton Bywater Nursing Division, Castleford and District Corps. 9.11.31.

TO BE AMBULANCE OFFICER.

No. 1 District.

Alec Eleazer Shinegold, East London Division. 3.11.31. No. 4 District.

John Davies, Haydock Division. 16.11.31. No.5 District.

Albert J. Flux, Derby Division. 9.11.31.

John Thomas Potter, Brimington Division, Stave ley Corps. 9.11.31. No.6 District.

Charles Chandler, Bothal Division, Ashington Coal Company Corps. 28.11.31..

Matthew Willey, D.S.M., SpnngweU and Washmgton Division, North Durham Corps. 26.11.31.

TO BE TRANSPORT OFFICER.

No.5 District.

Arthur Middlemiss, Scunthorpe Division, Scunthorpe and District Corps. 21.11.3l.

TO BE LADY AMBULANCE OFFICER.

No.4 District.

Agnes Gibson, Kendal Nursing Division. 4.11.31.

Nellie Christine Naylor, North-West Manchester Nursmg Division, Manchester and Salford Corps. 3.11.31.

No.5 District.

Winifred Barbara Holloway, Stapleford and Sandiacre Nursing Division. 21.11.31.

Annie Robinson, Conisborough Nursmg Dlvlslon, Denaby Main Corps. 21.11 .3l.

No.6 District.

.Hilda Milner, Kingston Nursing Division, Hull Corps. 9.11.31.

No. 9 District.

Bessie Geen, Barnstaple Nursing Division. 11.9.31.

1932 \Llle St. 30bn Bmbulance asa3ette

TO BE CADET SUPERINTENDENT. No.6 District.

Henry Gales, Craghead Colliery Division, Mid-Durham Corps. 30.11.31.

TO BE CADET OFFICER. No.2 District.

James Smith, Reading G.W.R. Division. 7.11.31. No.4 District.

James Cunliffe, Haydock Division. 16 .11.31. No.5 District.

Harry Beverley, Scunthorpe Division, Scunthorpe and District Corps. 21.11.3l.

Charles Cummings, Louth Division. 21.11.31. No.6 District.

Richard Coulson, Craghead Colliery Division, ::.'IIid-Durham Corps. 30.11.31.

Thomas Fishwick, Charlaw and Sacriston Division, MidDurham Corps. 26.11.31.

TO BE LADY CADET SUPERINTENDENT. No.5 District.

Constance Baker, Chatham Nursing Division. 24.11.31.

TO BE CORPS SERGEANT-MAJOR. No. 5 District.

John Moulton, Longton and District Corps. 9 11.31. No.8 District.

Alfred Simmonds, Dover Corps. 25.11.31. TRANSFERRED.

No. 1 District.

Lady Superintendent A. Pearson, from the 1st Johannesburg (City) Nursing Division, Transvaal District, South Africa, to the \Valthamstow Nursing Division, Walthamstow and District Corps. 5.12.31.

TRANSFERRED TO BRIGADE RESERVE. No.2 District.

County Commissioner Lieut.-Col. H. G. Norman "Thite, M D , County of Hampshire. 1.12.31.

Ambulance Officer E. H. Woodley, Reading S.R. Division. 6.11.31.

La.dy Ambulance Officer E. Merrett, Cheltenham Nursing Division. 16.11.31.

No.8 District.

Divisional Surgeon H Phillips, Guildford Town Division, Guildford Corps. 21.11 31.

RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED WITH REGRET.

No.1 District.

Divisional Surgeon Colonel P. J. Probyn, D 0 ., Hampstead Division. 21.11.31.

Superintendent H. Ketley, Harrow and 'Vealdstone Division. 13.11.31.

No.4 District.

Divisional Surgeon T. J. L. Forbes, \Vhib.vorth Division. 20.11.31.

No.5 District.

Superintendent G. W. Hartley, Barnoldswick It A " Division, Barnoldswick Corps. 12.11.31.

Cadet Officer R. Howe, Hemsworth Colliery Division. 20.10 31.

No.6 District.

Cadet Superintendent J. Abbott, Craghead Colliery Division 7.12.31.

No.8 District.

Divisional Surgeon D. Gordon, Camberley and \ iVindlesham Divisions 21.11.31.

CORPS REGISTERED. No.4 District.

Wigan Corps. 20.11.31.

No. 8 District.

Dover Corps. 20.11.31.

DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

No. 4 District.

B. 1. Nursing Division, Liverpool Corps. 27.11.31.

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It Daily Mail" and Press Division, Manchester and Salford Corps. 12.11.31.

No. 7 District.

Wellington (Salop) Division 28.11.31. No.8 District.

Bettishanger Colliery Division. 30.11.31.

SECTION REGISTERED. No.3 (Wes tern ) District.

New Hall (Centenary) Nursing SectIon, Moseley fu rsing Division, Birmingham Corps. 8.11.31. _

CADET DIVISIONS REGISTERED. No.4 District.

Rawtenstall Cadet Ambulance Division. 3 12.31. No.5 District.

Chesterton Cadet Ambulance Divi sion, Halmerend and District Corps. 28 5 31. No. 9 District.

Liskeard Cadet Ambulance Division 21 9.31.

DIVISIONS TRANSFERRED. No. 1 District.

Cricklewood Nursing Division, from the ,,'estern Area to the Northern Area 20.11 31

DIVISIONS DISBANDED. No.6 District.

Chester-Ie-Street Division. 20 11.31.

De-Ia-Pole Nursing Division, Hull Corps 6.12.31. CADET DIVISIONS DISBANDED. No.4 District. Frizington

to be Lady District Superintendent. 5 3!. West Australia District. l\1idland Junction Railway Divi ion.-lst Ambulance Officer F. E. Guy to be Divisional uperintendent. 1.9 31.Perth Railway Di\."i ion.-1st Ambul ance Officer R H Clegg to be Di,-isional uperintendent. 1.9 31. Bridgetown Rallway Division .-2nd Ambulance Officer E. A. Duncan to be 1st Ambulance Officer, 1.9 31, v ic e T. S. Banting re"erted to 2nd Ambulance Officer. Kalgoorlie Railway Division M .O'c. Gorman, M.B to be Divisional urgeon, 1.8.31; G. S. Boyce to be 1st Ambulance Officer" On Probation," 1. 31; A. J Reed to be 2nd Ambulance Offic e r " On Probation," 1.8 31. CANADA. Ontario District. Fort 'Villi am Tursing Di\-i ion .-Mrs . J . utherland to be Lady Divisional uperintendent, 1.10.31; R l\IcTavish to be Di,-isional urgeon, 1 10 31. (COlltiHlICd on page 1-1 .)

No. 1 (Prince of Wales) District.

OFFICERS' ANNUAL DINNER AND DANCE.

The annual dinner and dance of the Officers of No. 1 District took place on December 5 at the Hotel Great Central. The company, consisting of the officers and their friends, numbered 270, were received by the Commissioner, Lieut.-Colonel F. A. Brooks and Miss Rideout, the Lady District Superintendent.

Amongst the guests of the District were Lieut.General Sir Aylmer Hunter-vVeston (Chancellor) and Lady Hunter-Weston, Major-General Sir Percival Wilkinson (Secretary-General) and Lady Wilkinson, Major-General Sir John Duncan (Chief Commissioner), Lady Perrott (Lady Superintendentin-Chief), Mrs. Lancelot Dent (Lady Superintendentin-Chief (Overseas), Sir Walter Allen (Commandant, Metropolitan Special Police), Mr. W. G. Lovell (Commandant, City Police Reserve), and the Very Reverend Edgar Rogers (Dean of Bocking).

After the Royal Toast had been proposed by the Chairman (Lieut. -Colon el F. A. Brooks), Assistant Commissioner Dr. E. McIntyre proposed "The Visitors," and remarked that the District welcomed all their guests, but felt it an especial honour to have the Chancellor of the Order and their new Chief Commissioner with them. He remarked that ir Aylmer's ancestor, Sir "VIm. Weston, Prior of the Order, died in 1540 from a broken heart, owing to the suppression of the Order by Henry VIII, but with the continued success of the Order's work Sir Aylmer would never die from the same cause.

Dr. McIntyre gave also our new Chief Commissioner a hearty welcome, and said that it was another case of a distinguished soldier taking up the peaceful work of the Order after an active military career. On behalf of the District, he assured Sir John that he would receive from every member of it the most loyal support.

Lieut.-General Sir Aylmer Hunter-"V/eston, responding in his usual fluent and genial manner, regretted that he had not been able before to accept the invitation to the No.1 District Dinner, but was so pleased to attend and to be able to state how much the Order appreciated the work done in London, and particularly the help that was given during the Centenary Celebrations by No.1 District. He said that the Brigade was a voluntary organisation with which no other country in the world could compete.

He paid a tribute to the new Chief Commissioner's military career, and said that Sir John, having been lately in charge of a Territorial Division, was an ideal man to be at the head of a voluntary organisation.

Sir John Duncan, who was received with great applause, thanked the company for their kind reception of him, and said that in taking up his post he was astonished 'at the amount of work done He

was also astonished that the general public so little understood that it was unpaid. He mentioned that he had studied the duty sheets connected with the detailing of personnel for the public duty at the Lord Mayor'S Show and on Armistice Day, and congratulated the District on the thorough way in which the arrangements had been made, and on the large number of member present during these two morning duties.

Sir John referred in a most complimentary manner to the number of cases treated in London and in the Provinces, and said that he looked forward to seeing more of the Brigade's general activities.

Major-General Sir Percival vVilkinson, in proposing the toast of (( No. 1 District and the Chairman," said he wa astonished at the increased strength of the District, as well as at the number of duties performed. He was convinced that there was a good feeling existing among the Di trict taft, and that all members of the Di trict eemed pleased to v,'ork under their Commissioner.

The Commi ioner (Lieut.-Colonel F. A. Brooks), in responding, thanked the ecretary-General for the encouragement he had given them in referring to their work in such a kind manner. It has been a busy year owing to the increa ed number of duties that had to be attended, and to the preparations necessary for the Centenary clebrations, but h thought the Chief Commissioner when he got th report for the year would consider that progre s had been made. Up to the end of November, 1,110 recruits had been obtained, and the attendances at duties amounted to 72,547, which largely exceeded the previous year. The number on parade at the Sub-Prior's Inspection in Hyde Park on June 20 was 3,530, the largest number in the annals of No.1 District.

The Commissioner said that it wa a great plea::,ure to have Sir Percival and Lady \Vilkinson with them, as they had only missed one dinner, and that owing to illness, during the time that Sir Percival had been Chief Commissioner. He also referred to the great help that Sir Percival had given to him in advising him about the little difficulties that must occur from time to time in a voluntary organisation. He aid that he had known all the Chief Commissioners from the inception of the Brigade, all highly distingnished military or naval officers, and he was proud to think that two of their number, viz., Colonel Bowdler and Inspector-General Belgrave Ninnis, had been predecessors of his, and learnt. their Brigade dutie in No. 1 District, but, in his opinion, none of th previous Chief Commissioners had taken more interest in the Brigade, nor had worked harder to render it more efficient than ir Percival. Speaking on behalf of all the members of No. 1 District, the Commissioner said that they felt it had been an honour and a privilege to have served under Sir Percival during the past seven years.

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He then thanked the officers for all the work they did, which meant 0 much upsetting of hou eholel arrangements, such as alteration of time of meals, late return home, etc., and said he would like to include in his thanks, the wives, husbands, and other relatives for encouraging them to continue their Brigade service, and at any rate he could assure the wives of his District Officers that their hu bands did really turn up at Headquarters, and that it wa anything but an excuse for an idle evening out.

The Commissioner continued: " A few weeks ago, in the Even2·ng News, there was an article in a erie called 'Wonderful London of To-day,' and the ambulance arrangements of the L.C.C. were described, and this was followed by a paragraph headed' 7,000 Volunteers.' The newspaper gentleman came up to see. me to get certain particulars and figures for his article, but he was a man with very little power of ob ervation, and evidently had not studied the eight-pointed Ambulance Cross, for he described me in the article as a grey-headed doctor.' This came a a great surpri e to me, as I thought my hair only just beginning to show a few streaks of grey; but I forgave him for his mistake, a he did put in his article what I expre"ised to him, "iz., my pride in the work of the wonderful 7,00U men and \\ omen who are under my charge, and who almo t without exception have to earn their own living. I thank you again for your loyalty to me, without which it would be impos ible for me to continue VOllr Commi sioner.·' -

Before retiring to the \Vinter Tarden for the dance, the Commissioner, on behalf of the Officerpresent, thanked District Officer Captain Franks the Dinner ecretary, for all the hard work he had performed in connection with the arrangements that had to be made in order to ensure a succe , sful evening.

Long Service St. J. A. B.

To the Editoy.

DEAR IR,-Page 3..J:2, December issue No. 3 District, tonebridge," the Division has therefore 12 members in possession of the ervice l\ledal. Can this record be equalled by any other Divi ion." " Not half "-Kettering Headquarters Divi ion :1 Medal v,rith 3 Bars

9 11 only 24 members; 2 Bar and more to come at the end of current year.

Yours faithfully,

ERNEST CLA YPOLF, D.

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{tbe St. [fobn Bmbulance Ga3ette

The Germ of Tuberculosis.

By CHARLES E. \VHITCHER, L.R.C.P. & S.E., F.L.S.G.

With the knowledge that we constantly, in the act of breathing, inhale a various assortment of microbes and also frequently ingest them while taking nourishment, both solid and in liquid form ; and being aware that these germs are not harmful so long as they cannot penetrate the membranes lining the passages and cavities of the body, and that these structures are safe from penetration unless there be a lesion in their continuity, it is clearly manifest that to prevent the entry of the microbe we must by all means within our power keep our bodies healthy. This is to be accomplished by taking proper nourishment in correct amount, avoiding vicious habits, dwelling in unvitiated surroundings, taking healthful exercise and drinking plenty of pure water; regarding the water, it is well to take a pint on first rising in the morning, when retiring, and also between the morning and mid-day meals and again between the mid-day and evening repast. By drinking sufficient water the urinary channels, which convey from the body so much waste material, will be kept flushed. The drinking of cold water likewise stimulates the nerves governing the peristaltic action of the bowels, and in this way is accordingly a great asset in the avoidance of constipation.

The epidermis (skin) covering the external parts of the body must be kept scrupulously clean; any cut, abrasion, pimple, etc., being antiseptically treated and protected by adequate covering to keep at bay the unfriendly germ. Still, in spite of the most meticulous care, lesions will occur and germs will enter.

It will, I think, be interesting to study the source of infection from some of the more common bacteria, together with the methods best calculated to prevent mischief from them.

Tuberculosis is a chronic infective disease caused by the tubercle bacillus. Man and all domesticated animals may suffer from it. The bacillus is a short, narrow rod, its length being from quarter to half the diameter of a red corpuscle.

The tubercle bacillus may invade the body by way of the respiratory passages, the alimentary canal, .or the skin. Respiratory invasion is by far the most common in both adults and children. The tubercle bacillus does not occur diffused through the whole atmosphere, but only in the neighbourhood of cases of the disease. The chief danger is from sputum from cases of phthisis. In ordinary quiet respiration the expired air is sterile, but in forced expiration, e.g., coughing, a fine spray of moist particles, containing many bacilli in the case of a consumptive, is projected, and this being inhaled by another person may produce the disease. Should

the sputum become dried and pulverised, the bacteria are set free and become mixed with dust; when this dust is raised by currents of air it becomes a great danger to the community at large. The danger of dried bacteria being disseminated in the air can scarcely be over-estimated. Every phthisical patient ought to be looked upon as a fruitful sourc of infection to those around, and the sputum in every case ought to be collected in special receptacles <md be boiled or treated by the addition of a 5 per c nt. solution of carbolic acid. The urine and excreta of phthisical patients should be similarly disinfected. If dust infected with dried tubercle bacilli be protected from sunlight it retains its virulence for years. Fresh air, with sunlight, both direct and diffused, is fatal to the bacillus. The bacilli in moi t sputum are killed at temperature 70° C. in an hour. but in the dry state their death requires 100° C. All tubercle bacilli are killed in less than one minute by exposing them to 5 per cent. carbolic acid.

Should bacilli-infected dust be conveyed by HlP hands to the mouth-say in the case of crawling infants-it will cause tuberculosis in a . usceptible subject.

People who take a quantity of milk for their dIet may be affected with tuberculosis if the milk be derived from cows suffering from tuberculosis of the udder; the milk from cows thus affected being the great source of tabes mesenierica (consumption of the bowels) so common in the young.

Invalids and infants whose exclusive or chief diet is milk may be immuned from danger of tubercl bacillus by the milk being boiled.

There is not much probability of infection by eating the flesh of tubercular animals, because tuberculosis of the muscles of animals is very rare, and if present will be destroyed if the meat is thoroughly cooked; but there' is danger of food being contaminated by tubercular material from the human subject if necessary precautions are not taken to prevent the contamination.

We have seen it is possible for the germ of tuberculosis (consumption, phthisi ) to be either inhaleu or ingested. In inhalation or in ingestion the tubercle bacilli may lodge about the pharynx anrl thus come to infect the tonsils, etc., and from these points may be disseminated to the bones. joints and internal organs.

Some individuals are more susceptible to the tubercle bacillus than others, probably being the offspring of a tuberculosis parent. Tuberculo is is not hereditary, but there seems no doubt that the child of a tuberculosis parent is more susceptible to take the disease if exposed to infection than 01W who is born of healthy parents.

January, 1932

I t therefore behoves the custodians of such children to see that they are kept in a good state of health with plenty of fresh air and good food; not to be allowed to enter crowded places of entertainment, etc., with vitiated atmosphere, but to find their amusement in healthy sport in the parks and other open spaces. As long as they keep in robust health they need not fear the bacillus; it is only when they get debilitated that susceptibility to the disease arises.

A final word regarding those who have the care of a tubercular patient: They must see that the sputum and excreta be burnt or disinfected; that crockery, spoons, etc., used by the patient must not be used by others.

If all tubercular subjects, with the assistance of. those attending them where necessary, were to follow the simple advice here given, in an incredibly short space the spectre of tuberculosis would lose its present hold on suffering humanity.

The Divisional Superintendent.

By R. I. GARDNER, M.M., Cheltenham Corps.

A uihor of " The Divisional ecretary." (Continued.)

n.-THE NEW

Let us now assume the reader has been honoured with an invitation to become Divisional Superintendent in the Brigade (in which he is not yet a member), and so take part in the finest piece of voluntary social service there i. Your first duty is to become qualified for membership, i.e., to take your First Aid Certificate. To do so you will have to attend a class of recruits like yourself, learn the art of bandaging, and hear a course of lectures on the text-book from a doctor-often your colleague, the Divisional Surgeon. The best arrangement is for you to attend as an ordinary recruit, coming at the appointed hour, sitting and practi ing \-vith the rest, and at the end taking your examination with them. ?ince this takes anything from six to twelve weeks, It may be desired that you take acting rank until you are fully qualified [G.R., page 23, para. 116.J Divisional Superintendents are now required to pass a .simple drill test. If you are an ex-Service man, you will find no difficulty in this. If not, one of the Officers, Warrant Officers, or N .C.O.'s will help you out. The test is based on Part 1 of the Manual of Drill and Camping, and requires of you just sufficient and smartness to enable you to lead your on to a parade without necessarily arriving WIth the rear rank in front! Some knowledge of the General Regulations governing the Brigade are al 0 required. [G.R. page 23, para. 113.J Having obtained your Certificate and passed these tests, a. form of Nomination for Appointment , B.F.'.7J made out, and, if approved, you will recelve m due .course your warrant, a copy of General RegulatIOns, Dress Regulations, etc. You

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are now a Divisional Superintendent, and will shortly see your name in the official Gazette printed in the ST. J OIl1\' GAZEITE (published on the first of the month, price 3d., from any newsagent). FIRST STEPS.

Probably by now you will have met your brother officers in the Corps and Division, and your Divisional N.C.O.'s and members. If not, take the first opportunity of doing s.o. You will want to know your men well, and sufficient about them to take an interest in them. You will soon discover that your Divisional Secretary is, or should be, a very valuable help to you. If he is not, see that he soon is. To him is entrusted the keeping of the Records-a very important job-but the actual responsibility is yours. So arrange at the outset for your Secretary to spend an evening with you to look over the Records. Note how they are kept, and at the ame time see how the Division has been shaping with regard to Drills, Duties, Re-exam , etc. Rememb er the names of any X.e.O.'s who appear 10 have had an " inefficient" year. Look, too , at the minut t s of the annual meeting, and ee what goes on ther t Find out if the members are in ured, and when th e last premium was paid. [G.R., page 51, para. 292. " A little booklet, entitled tt The Divi ional ecrttary," may contain some useful hints for your ecrctary. This may be had on reque t from R.O. , St. John's Gate, quoting reference B.L2.

N ow a good Superintendent ne'·er calls for a uniform parade without attending in uniform himself. a place the order for your uniform at once , then get your Secretary to call a e niform Parade , ';: 0 that you can see how the Division is clad. Unlform.-A few remarks on uniform may not be out of place here. It i unfortunate to have to admit it, but there are some case where an officer's uniform is not all that it should be. The trouble u uaily carelessness in details. Dull buttons. lao e belt crooked-handle walking-stick, chamoi gloves , a striped shirt, a watch-chain, patterned ock_. 1. soft collar, a \vjng-collar where neck decoration ar e not worn, or a cap worn at a rakish angle The care some of the inexcusable " crimes." How can an incorrectly dre sed uperintendent ever ex-pect to have a smart and correct Divi ion? Possibly he may, but they will never cea e to criticise him, or apologise for him! Uniform may be obtained from the Stores Department, at t. John' Gate, or from a uniform tailor, correctly cut in accordance with Dress Regulations, and if you keep alway to black shoes, or boots, plain black ock. plain white _hin. with stiff w?ite linen collar, white gloves (tan cape. WIth greatcoat), and a black cane with silver knob, you will not go far \\Tong.

A uperintendent must always be correctly and his uniform must always be particnhlrh clean if he 'wants a clean Divi ion. .

(To br contiJlued.)

Cadet News .

By M RS T W EE D ALE, A.R.R.C., J.P.

To All Our Cadets.

May the ew Year, an which we are just bring yau great happiness, bath in yaur harne and ll1 your wark.

Where is the .old year? Gone! All we have left is memaries. Let us hape they are happy .one.

On Navember 17 the Mayor and Mayaress .of Rachdale (Councillar \;Vilhanl and ::VIrs Crossley) attended at Ambulance Hall, Summer Street, for the annual dIStributian of certificates to the Roche Cadets.

'Parents were invited, and the large hall was crowded. The Mayar inspected the Cadets in line, after which they marched ta their seats.

Cadet Alice Hudsan presented a bauquet ta the :Mayaress and Michael MacDonald a " button-hole" to the Mayor.

Tables were arranged displaying wark done by the Cadets. Pastry, cakes, etc., by the Cookery Class; blotters, raffia tea cosies and dolls by the grrl Cadets; stoals and basket work by the bay Cadets. \Ve are grateful ta Mr. Bunting (a blind man) for teachm g the boys basket work.

Certificates were presented for Senior First Aid and Home ursing, Preliminary First Aid and Home Caakery, Hygiene , Homecraft HandIcraft and I ubhc ervice.

Two girls receiyed the ::'leda llion, and the f?llowll1g girls received the First Proficiency B.adge for passmg four extra subjects, viz., Caakery, HygIene, Hamecraft and Handicr aft: Fanny Turner, Alma Dr.ake, Mary Ada Caldwell, Lucy Greenhalgh, "Ed Ith Gordon, AlIce Sharples, Elsie Spencer, Evelyn Greenhalgh, Margaret Duffy, Mary Hayle, Irene Greenwaod, Edith Alice Lord, Mary Schofield , Hilda Brierley, Lavlllia .Ball, Sarah Moore, Irene Hudson, Hilda Smith. The Praficiency Badge is a beautiful badge and well warth warking far.

A concert fallawed, all the artists being Cadets The Cadet Band played selections.

The Mayor addressed the expressed his great appreciatian of the wark that IS bemg done for the yaung peaple.

Three hearty cheers for the Mayar and Mayoress for their presence were given by the Cadets.

On Mayar ' s Sunday, Navember 15, about 200 bay and girl Cadets headed by their band and colour took part in the Mayoral pracessian ta the Parish Church, and were camplimented for their smart appearance an parade, especially in the" March Past" in front of Hall after the service, when the Mayor taak the Salute.

The Cadets have since received a letter fram the Mayar, thanking them far their attendance.

In the afternaan the Cadet Band played for the Order of Buffaloes, when they marched to the Cenataph for their Memorial Service.

The 1. TO. 4- District Boy Cadets' Squad Competition in First Aid for the" Challoner" Cup will be held at Bury on Saturday, February 6, 1932.

Squad Competition in bath First Aid e vIr v Ul;.v..; II' and Home Nursing the "Challenge Cups WIll be held at B01tan on Satunay, March 5, 1932.

Cor respondence.

The Editor is pleased to receive and reply to letters dealing with Brigade activities and interests.

Com p etitions.

To the Editor.

DEAR SIR, - I have read with great interest the articles in T. JOHN GAZETTE by Dr. Lakin, and I find that all doctors don't quite see eye to eye; I have been to various competitions where there have been hvo and three judges on stretcher on account of heavy entries, and I find that the human element is difficult to keep out; if the winners under each judge had a decider, perhaps it would be more satisfying to competitors. In respect to the notes that Dr. Lakin says copy and digest, will probably not run true at all in your next competition. I do agree with Dr. Lakin' sugge tion, and inwardly dige tame, taking it that I hall benefit greatly by same; but cut out more than one judge in tretcher competitions to make fair for the' enormous entries in all competitions.

Your incerely, FIR T AIDER.

I am plea ed th e article are interesting you. Y remarks with regard to competition judge are premature and outside the scope of the articles already published. Competition , Judges, Committees, Competitors and Spectators will all be dealt with in the future articles.

The attitude of the Judge, or "the human element," as you so aptly phrase it, cannot affect the notes you have already made, because your notes are from the Manual, and the Manual is the basis of all individual competition work.

The question of one or more judges for the stretcher tests lies entirely with the committee which is running the competition, and with no one else. If their choice of judge or judges proves unsatisfactory (remember all judges are more or less unsatisfactory to losing teams and splendid in the eyes of the winners), the committee is to blame, and not the judge.

Your suggestion of a (( decider" is already carried out in all the principal competitions-Dewar, Railway, Inter-Railway, Police-by the holding of preliminary or eliminating. competitions, and the winners of these have a deCIder 111 the shape of the Final. The sooner that the committees that organise other competitions accept these competitions as the standard and run their competitions on similar lines, the better and more useful will be their competitions.-A. T. LAKIN.]

JanuaTY, 1932 'tt be St 3-o bn am bu lan ce Ga_,ette

Priory for Wal es.

HEADQUARTERS, Priory House, 4, Cathedral Road, Cardiff. BRIGADE NEWS.

Appointments , November, 1931.

The following appointments, promotians, transfer and reSIgnations and new Divisians have been appraved by the Commissioner for \Vales and confirmed by the Amhulance Committee :-

CORPS INSPECTOR OF STORES. Borough of Merthyr Tydfil Centre. D1\ iSlOnal Superintendent Lem lIe1 Pow ell, Taff \" alley Corps 1-1 11.31.

DIVISIONAL SURGEONS. Cardiganshire Centre.

Ernest Janes, (11 B, D !> H., Aberystwyth Di\,lsion 3.11 3] Glarnorgan County Centre.

Frederick John H.ees, ill H .S, L RC J>, R1aengan\Divlslan 10 .] 1.31.

J. \ ldor :\Iurphy, L.RC.l'. & S, L.RF.P. & S (Glas.), l_lang) n \, ycl Di\ ision 1U 11 31.

,'incent Hilary GoroJ1\\'y Danes, ,1 1<..es. (Eng.), L H. P. (Lond), Pcnyrhcol Di,-i'ion 1411.31.

DIVISIONAL SUPERINTENDENT.

Borough of Rhandda Centre.

Ambulance OHicer \\,ill iam Fran(]s Setter, Tyn,-bed\\' and 1'en tre l1i \-islOn. 3.11 3 J - -

LADY DIVISIONAL SUPERINTENDENT.

Borough of Rhondda Centre.

\l1lhlllan ce Slster \nni e :\[an. \\'l iltams, )l aindy and Eastern ursing ])i,i"iol1· 19.11.31

AMBULANCE OFFICERS.

Cardiganshire Centre.

Private Henry Thomas Collll1s,\ber)-st\\'yth DiYlsion. 3 11.31.

Carrnarthenshire Centre.

Private David Davies, Llangnnnack DivislOll. 6.11.31.

CADET SUPERINTENDENT.

Glarnorgan County Centre.

Private Eoy Kimb er, Calliery. :23.9.31.

TRANSFERRED TO BE BRIGADE RESERVE. Glarnorgan County Centre.

Corps Treasurer C. D Hughes, Llynn \ -alley Carps. 23.11.31.

RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED WITH REGRET. Glamorgan County Centre.

Corps Surgeon T. H Bowen, Bridgencl and District Corps 23.11.31

Corps Inspector of Stores R. J. Osbarne, Llynfi Valley Carps. 23 11.31.

Divisional Surgean E. D. Owen, Llangynwyd Division. 23 11.31.

Sergeant P. Griffin, Ffaldan Institute and Gany Division. 23.11.31.

DEATH.

City of Cardiff Centre.

Divisional Superintendent Henry Thomas Evans, Cardiff City Division. 18.11.31.

CADET DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

Aberdare Centre.

Abercwmbai Cadet Ambulance Division. 21.7 31. Cwmaman ursing Division. 12.11.31

SERVICE MEDALS AND BARS. The award of the followlQg Service }Iedals and Bars has been sanctioned :-

SERVICE MEDALS. Aberdare Centre. ergeant Dafydd Evans, Duffryn .-\man Di,-ision.

Glamorgan County Centre.

Sub-Commissioner Carlton T. Hurry Riche s. ('orparal .-\ J Starr, Caerphilly G \\- .R. Di,·isian. Private E. T Bowen, Caerphilly G \\' .R. D1\-islOn. Pri"ate .\ . Limbrick, Caerphilly G.\\'_R. Di,-ision. :M onmouthshire Centre. Corps Secretary Walter Pnce, Rhymney -alley Corps.

Borough of Rhondda Centre. Di\'lsional Superintendent \\'Ilham J .Jl a tthe\\,.', Fernhill DiyislOn.

Ambulance Ofl1cer James :\Iarston, Fernhill DiYision. Sergeant T. G. Sulh\'an, Ferndale DIYlsian. Corparal Byron Edwards, Cambrian Colliery Di\-isian. BARS.

Glamorgan County Centre. Divisianal uperintendent Thamas \\"111ial11 , :\I ,.esma rchag Division Centre. 'orporal \n:--.tee Purnell, Rhymney D1\-1'-1011. Borough of Rhondda Centre. Di\'isianal Superintendent E\'an Edwards, Fernrla1e Diyi lOn_

GENERAL INTEREST.

His Royal Highness The Prince of \\"ales Pnor .of the Priory for \Y ale ,ha been plea. ed to appaint the Right Hon the Earl of Plymouth, PC, as ub-Prior in place .of the Right Hon Loru Eylsant, resigned The appointment ha occasianed satisfactian amangst all members of the Priory and throughout the Principality_ The name of Plymouth is inseparably associated with the faundatian of the Priory, and "it was partly due to the interest taken bv the late Earl that the Order, .of which he was nb-Prio;, established the first Prion- created under its Charter His Lordship held the oftice of -ub-Prior of the 'Yebh Priory from its inception until his resignation in June, 1922 , when he accepted the title .of" eneschal" specially created in order to retain hIS ca-operation a an ExecutiYe Officer.

\\llen the present Earl succeeded to the title in 1923, the aflice of Seneschal was conferred upan him in memory of his distinguished father' sernce, to the Priory, and Sll1ce his appomtment a Enight of Grace in 1925 he has maintaineu an acti\'e interest in the Order, in which His ::'Iajesty the King has been graciausly plea ed ta sanction his promotion to the grade of I-\:night .of J u tice. Lard Plymauth's keen interest in public affairs is well knawn and apprec1ated -his recent appointment as Parliamentary ecretary l\Ill1istry of Transport, fallo\\-ing long and yaluable sen'ice in the palitical field.

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lrbe St. lobn :ambulance (l;fl3.:ttc January, 1932

CENTRE REPORTS. Carrnarthenshire Centre.

An exceedingly pleasant evening was spent by the members of the Llanelly Ambulance and .[ ursing Divisions at the Headquarters of the above Division on November 17, on the occasion of the annual distribution of awards to members of the ursing Division. Staff Officer T. J. "Williams, the able Chairman, enlivened the proceedings by his witty remarks, and Lady Staff Officer Miss B. Price presented the 56 Certificates and awards of the successful candidates of the last Home Jursing Examination in a very charming manner. Lady Superintendent l\liss Etty Rees presented Divisional Surgeon Dr. Rbys Paton and Staff Officer T. J. Williams with gifts from the Division in

Gilfach Goch, on Saturday, ovember 28, where he was supported by ub -Commissione r A. Seaton.

The Ambulance Divi "ion has maintained an active record of service from its formation in 1908, and the I ursing Division has bccn revived chielly as a result of the efforts made by Corps Secretary T. J. Thomas. Corps Treasurer J Parry was presented with the service medal of the Order bv the Commissioner for "Val es, who cong ratulated him on completing fifteen years' efiicient service in the Brigade, expressing the hope that this would be continued for many years to come.

CWlnavon Acquires New Headquarters. \ public meeting \Va held at the Church llall , Cwmavon, on aturday, o\ember 7, on the occasion of the opening of a new \mbul ance Hall at C\\ ma\on. The hall has been erected Oil a site provided b) the trustees to the Jersey Estate anel lS vested in the three trustees of the Prioryanel three local trustees, \ IZ, 1'1r. ;\1 Neil, Mr. John Esias, and Mr s. E. J. James. :\Ir. Esias presided, and among those present were the Hon John H. Bruce and :\lrs Bruce, Sub-Commis ioner Lemuel J ones, , \ld erman J B. \\llli l.I11S, :\1r. Joseph Dayies (Mayor-Elect), :\lr. Charles Jenkins, J P, the Yicar of C",ma,·on (Re,'. Luther Thomas) anel others.

The Hon J. H Brnce addressed those present and expressed regret that :\Ir. the hairman of Finance Committee responsIble for raising necessary funds, was unahle to be present. Suh-Commlssioner Lemuel Jone s ga"e a few reminiscences on tlw history of the " ork at C",maYon from Hll2 to and congratu ated Oinsional Superintendent H Howell and :\frs :\1<1.r111ent Up011 their success.

\ procession \\as formed to the L\mbulance Hall, "h ere :\1r. Charles jenkllls prcsented a goldcn key to :\Ir. J B \\,ilhams, \\ ho , having opened the door of the hall, said It ga,"e him and his wife the greatest pleasure to take part. in the proceedings, and he \\'isllecl the \m hulance movemenl every success.

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF PLYMOUTH, p.e.

(The newly-appointed Sub-Prior of the Priory for Wales).

recognition of the untiring services rendered. The report of the Secretary, Lady Ambulance Officer Miss Evelyn Harrie s, showed that the year's activities had exceeded all previous records.

Tea was followed by games and dancing, which everyone en oyed, Mr. T. J Williams performing the duties of M.C.

On Sunday morning, November 22, the Llanelly Divisions of the Brigade, including the Llanelly Town Ambulance, Llanelly G.W.R., and Llanelly Nursing Division s attended a service at the Wesleyan Church at which the Rev. R. \V. Roberts officiated. The parade was subsequently inspected by Sub-Commissioner Dr. Sydney Williams, assisted by Staff Officer T. J. "Williams and Lady Staff Officer Miss M. Brodie, M.B.E Dr Williams declared himself satisfied with th e arrangements, and complimented Officers, men and nurses on their smart appearance and efficiency.

Advantage was take n of this occasion to present Divisional Surgeon Dr Rhys Paton with the Certificate of Appointment as an Honorary Life Member of the Priory following long services as Lecturer to the Llanelly Nursing Division.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY COUNCIL.

Gilfach Goch Division.

The Commissioner for Wales (the Hon John H Bru ce) was present at a well-attended meeting at the Church Hall,

The Hon. John H. Bruce pilld hIS first vlsit to New Tredegar, as Commissioner for \\ ales, on Saturday, ::\O"\!ember 1-1, when 31r. J. Shenton presided at a social evening orgamsec.l by the local ,\mbulance and urs1l1g Divisions.

There was a good attendance at the \mbulance Room, placed at the disposal of the Brigacle through the generosity of Powell Duffryn 'team Coal Co., and Corps Secretary \\ 'alter Price distributed the Ambulance awards amongst the successful members. Dr. H M. Carmichael was the recipient of a clock and bronze ornaments, presented by Councillor \\'. j Hill on behalf of the Division to mark their appreciation of sen'ices as Surgeon.

In the course of his remarks, ::\1r. Bruce emphasised the need for a large body of efficient Ambulance men in the colliery districts, and said the N" ew Tredegar Units were fortunate in ha \ II1g t.he support. of the colliery officials, which greatly facilitated their ,,,ark H e congratulated them on the service they were rendering, particularly at the Medical Comforts Depot.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE. Annual Inspection.

Nearly three hundr ed members of the Divisions in the City of Cardiff Centre were inspected by the Commissioner for Wales on Sunday, Novemuer 22.

A newly formed PolIce Unit paraded for the first time under In spector D. S. Francis and Sergeant Kinman, whilst the Chief Constable of Cardiff, Mr. J ames A. Wilson, O.B.E ., officially assumed the office of Commissioner for the Centre in succession to Colonel F. T Eees, M.e.

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The Inspecting Officer was accompanied by Mr. A. G. E. J. Fudge, Deputy Commissioner for Wales, Lady Lewis, O.B.E., Lady Superintendent for 'Wales, Captain T. E. Richards, Commissioner for the Rhondda, Sub-Commissioner F. R. Hortop, Centre urgeon Dr. Edgar Llewellyn, Staff Officer J. 1. Pepperell, and Lady CQrps Superintendent 1\1iss _-\.. Fletcher.

After the inspection the Corps, headed by the ?\Ielingriffith Corps Band, marched to the Police Drill Hall, where the Hon. John H. Bruce presented service medals to the follo-wing; Lady Superintendent .:'\Irs. Sarah Evans, Sergeant 'Y. T. Edwards, Corporals F. G. Burnell, E. Griffiths, S. J. Isaac and Privates E. '. Josty and T. ,\'. Harries.

Referring to the new Com missioner, the Hon. John H. Bruce said the Corps were fortunate in securing the services of 1\1r. James A. 'Vilson, whose long practical experience in the work was well known They were all proud to recall that Cardiff wa the first police force in the County to insist on every man taking his First Aid Certificate, and v"hen the Order of St. John instituted the Police National First Aid Competition with the approval of the Home Office in 1928, it was ::\Ir. \\'ilson who was selected to act as Secretary of the Ko 8 Police District, which included the whole of V,ral es and the counties of Hereford and ::\1011mouth. :NIr. Bruce appealed to all present to rally round the new Commissioner with the full measure of co-operation characteristIc of the Brigade service.

Deep regret was expressed at the sael loss the Corps had sustained by the death of Corps Superintendent H. T. Evans, whose absence was keenly felt. For the past twenty years, 1\11'. Evans had devoted himself unsparingly to the work of the Brigade, and his services were recognised in 1930 by admission to the Order as a Serving Brother He was responsible for the formation of the first Cadet Unit in Cardiff, and never ceased to take an unbounded interest in the welfare of the boys and the expansion of Ambulance work.

First Ai d Hut at Barry I s land.

A splendid season's work has been carried out by the Ambulance and Nursing members at the First Aid Station, Barry Island, during the past summer. From 1\1ay 25 to September 26 (Sundays included) members were on duty daily, sometimes finding it necessary to remain until long after midnight; and 1,579 persons received First Aid treatment, compared with 1,521 in 1930. Some of the cases handled were of a serious nature, although only one patient died in the station. Artificial respiration was one of the most frequent types of treatment required, and the summary includes, in addition, such ills as wounds, faints, foreign body in the eye, sickness, sprains, and dislocations, bruises, stings and bites, burns and scalds, hcemorrhage, fractures, fits and convulsions, splinters removed, cut throat, hernia and burst varicose veins. Daily duty was undertaken also at the Lost Children's Creche, which was open from May 25 to September 13 (Sundays included), during which time 1 191 children were cared for.

Borough of Merthyr T y dfil Centr e Saturday, November 2 1, was a great day in the history of the Dow l ais Corps, as it marked the acquisition of a permanent Headquarters for the local Brigade. The President, M1'. W. J. Canton, opened the proceedings, calling upon Superintendent E. J Wayt to present the key to Mr. Percy Williams, who was mainly responsible for s ecuring such excellent accommodat o n. The Chairman expressed t h e gratitude of t he Corps to Mr. Williams and Messrs. The British (G.K. B. ) Iron and Steel Co., Ltd., for th eir gener ous interest in p l acing t h e hal l n w h ich he h a d the p leasure to add r ess them, a t t h eir d isp osal. The A mbulance D ivisions we r e doin g e x ce llent work but h e hop e d soo n t o see a Nu r s in g Div is io n e stablished a t Dow lais,

and in t he course of time a MedIcal Comforts Depot from which t h e sick would be able to obtain medical requisites. Mr. L. E" ans presented prizes to the winners of the League enior and Cadet Divisions, and ?\11'. Percy William!> 'distributed the Ambulance a\\ards. Service medals were handed to Ambulance Officer J G Jones, Sergeant T. S. Rogers, Privates Thomas Williams, Villiam Thomas, \V. D. Amos, D. J ames, and J. Jones. Corps Superintendent S. Jones, Sergeant Lewis Jones and Private D. Davies received bars for additional periods of five years' efllciency. John Morgan, of 1erthyr, addresscli those present, appealing to the audience for their liberal support of the work, and M1'. D. \V. Jones moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Percy Williams, recalling the first occasion upon which he heard Mr. \Villiams address an Ambulance gathering at the Guest Memorial Hall some years earlier, when he stated he would use his influence to meet the need then felt for a permanent building in which the Corps could extend its work.

A vote of thanks to the Chairman "vas proposed by Corps Superintendent S. Jones, who referred to the great generosity of 1\11'. Canton, recountIng the strides made <;ince thev had-had the privilege of working under his leadershIp. [,h-e vote was seconded hy Corps Secretary ,\ Inns Chance, and heartily carried.

Fi rst Ai d Q uer ies-(Continlfed jrom page 1.1.) over the upper ribs. Their rca ons for preference \;vere given as follows:-

(1) Patient was in po ition for, and therefore minimum of examination required before commencement of chafer's

(2) Objections to Silvester's Method:-

(a) Delay necessitated by examination.

(b) Danger of blood from nose injury entering air pas ages (head thrown back).

(c) Pad under should r5 and mll<:;cular action on ribs by movements of anns detrimental to injured ribs.

It will be appreGiated if you will be good enough to refer this problem to our" guide, philo opher and fr iend," Dr. Corbet Fletcher, for kind favour of his opini on

opinion is that this test o1fght never to have been set in a Brigade Com,petit1'on, and I'n the alternative that it was beyond my powers as a competition }1fdge to allocate the marks fairly and squarely between the teams.

Since Silvester's 1\11 ethod is described in an appendix outside the body of the Text-book, d was absolutely wrong to expect teams to adopt 1:t in the Competition. Again, the multiplicity of inj1lries tnakes fair j7ldging impossible.

I n brief, this is one of those " Dead or Dying" tests which neither teach nor test, but merely, in my opinion, pave the way to useless discussions. Lastly, I s h oul d like t o ask the a'uthors of the detailed marking sheet w h en they last found arterial blood spurting vig orous ly in an as phyxiated p atient and why, contrary to the Te x t-b ook, th ey applied two broad bandages to the Compl i cated F rac tu r es of R ibs. N. C. F .

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CO NTENTS.

Editorial

Talks on First Aid Competition Work St. John Ophthalmic Hospital, Jerusalem Brigade Appomtments, The St. John Ambulance Brigade ews Problems in First Aid

The St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas First Aid Queries Interesting Case Reports Bacillus Tetani

The District Su})erintendent Cadet Jews

Bristol Centre

First Aid Men in Factories Empire First Aid Competitions Priory for Wales

C HA NCERY OF THE ORDE R , ST. JOHN'S GATE, LOND O N, E.C. PAGE 31 32 3-1 36 41 -12

Fcbmary, 1932.

@bitllar'Q.

Sir William B e nnett.

Vve h ave to report the death of ir \ Villiam Henry Bennett, K.C.V.O., F. R .C.'., \'I'hich took place s u dde nl y on Chri tmas Ev in London. ir \\, ilh am Benn ett h8.d a long and brilliant career and h eld num er ou s im po rt a n t ap p oin t m ent. He was awa rde d t h e K .C. V .O . f or th e w ork h e p erform ed in

thE' organisation of .medical ervices during the South African \Var.

He was hairman of the tar 8.nd Garter Home (Richmond and andgate); of the (( cio House" In titution, and of the Committee which since 191-1 has been dealing with the ca e of di abled

But it is a:. Surgeon-in-Chief to the Brigade that his death has a peculiar and intimate intere t for u. He wa appointed urgeon-in-Chief to the ,'to John Ambulance Brigade in October, 1915, but the Briaade i indebted to him more particularly for work behind the scenes and on the Joint Council.

He united a channing to a professional ability in a marked degree and leaves a blank which it will be d ifficult to fill. He \\"as a Knight of Grace of the Order of 't. John.

l\1r. H arvey R eeves.

\Yith great rearet we record the death of '}.Ir. Harvey Reeves, who e funer8.l took place on aturday, January 16, at ?\orthampton. '}.Ir. Reeve \Va one of the olde t upporter and members of the Brigade, having joined it over -13 ago. He became ucces ively Transport Officer in 1 88 and uperintendent of the Headquarter Divi ion in 1895. In 1903 he \\-as admitted to the Order as Hon. en-ing Brother, and became uperintendent in 1905. His war ervice \\"<1 recognised by the O. B.E., and he \Ya promoted to be Assi t Commis ioner and a Knight of Grace in the Order. He was in 192-1 promoted to be Commissioner to O. 3 (Eastern) District. During the "'hole of the war period he devoted hi' energie to Y.A.D. work, and carried out much of the admini tratiol1 of the V.A.D. Hospital' in hi county. The la honour to be conferred on 1\1r. Ree\'es was his a.ppointment as Deputy Lieutenant in June of la't year.

I n the pas'ing of l\Ir. H8.r\'ey Ree\-cs {\orthampton loses a notable citizen, 8.lld the Brigade an ind efatigab le ... \. mb u lance worker.

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3-obn Bmbulance Ga3ette

Talks on First Aid and Competition Work.

BY A T. L AKI N, M B ( Continued.)

Section 3.

3. TEA1VI TRAIKING.

(a) Team pirit and Team \ Vork.

(b) Arranging the team.

(c) Arranging the work of the t.eam.

(d) Dre s.

(e) Team tests.

1. )J otebook practices.

2. Real practices.

A. Tests and how to obtain them.

B. The use of marking sheets.

C. Points to watch.

3. Final practices.

A chemist can take everal good chemical substances and, by using his knowledge and skill, can cause them to combine and form an equally good chemical compound; if he does not use care, skill and knowledge, but tries to combine them " any old how," he may possibly luckily hit upon the right combination, but the most probable result will be an explosion, '\Tecking everything. The same two results may occur when several persons of differing personal characteristics and different degrees of knowledge have to be welded together to form a loyal and composite whole. The bond between them must be loyalty, not a blind loyalty, but an intelligent participation in the benefit to be derived from the association with others, a prompt recognition of the duties as a member of a team and the rights connected therewith, together with an urgent desire for mutual assistance and service. It may seem a great deal to expect, but it has been done many times and can be done again. The Boy Scouts have a motto, (( Softly, oftly, catchee monkey," and the idea underlying it is equally applicable to all the work we have in hand, and by going slowly, carefully and thoughtfully, the chances of building up a team of good First Aiders will be greatly enhanced.

(a) Team Spirit and Team

The majority of First Aiders do not really understand the meaning of the word (( team" - they confuse team with "side. " The difference ma y he explained in this way: we speak of a football team, but there are very few football teams and a lot of sides playing football. They both begin in a similar fashion by a number of persons, who have a general knowledge and perhaps an expert. knowledge of some parts of the game, banding themselves together for the sake of playing the game; if they playas individuals or mai nl y to display their own skill, they are a (( side," but. if they subordinate their indi-vidua 1 des ires, r.o-

ordinate their special skill and co-operate for the general good, then they form a "team." rl he desire and willingness to do this creates the team spirit, and the founclation of the te<lIn , pirit arc collective discipline and self-discipline. (Do Jlot ) jib at the word "discipline," for that, too, is generally mi under tood-di cipline i a free gift from a free man, and is created by int re t.) Yon will find this team spirit in every _ ucce sfu] team in anything, and especially so in First Aid competition teams, and it is essential to sucCC'. sful work: therefore, it is worth cultivating.

A plendid example of team work and team pirit can be seen in our hospitals, and specially evidenced when an operation is being performed, a the surg on and hi as i, tants \\'ork a , a team. Each member of this team has his own work to do, and all th different jobs are co-ordinated by the work of the chief. The surgeon is tIll' leader 4, if you like), and he ha. planned the work he has decided to do, and is going to \\'ork his plan, amI the rest of the t.eam arc ready to perform their share of the work and to a i t to the best of their ability to carry the plan to a sllcce '- ful is nt>.

No. 2 is the chief a sistant, who helps :\0. 4 and keeps his eye on the routine details, so that. his chief can keep hi mind free for the real v,ork of the operation. No.3 is the amesthetist and 1 o. 1 is the ister in charge of the in truments and dressings. Po sibly any other experienced persons could tackle the work of 1, 2 and 3, but tho e who have worked with the chief and are part of the team will do it in a more perfect manner, becau:-,e they know their leader and have confidence in him. All are working with just one main idea in their heads-success, which means th ultimate r cov ry of the patient-everything is subordinated to this, and all work with thi idea foremost in their minds and enhance it by their absolute loyalty to the chief. Even the subordinate jobs are made important. by this loyalty and co-operation, and the nurses (reserves) whose work is the empt.ying of the soiled lotion bowls put their best. into lheir job and set' that clean lotions are always availabl when wanted. They takc as much pride in their job, insignifican t as it may be deemed, as do t.hose ('Ill rusted with the more important work. It is this desire to do good work and the subordination of personal ideas and the placing of all individual knowledge for the general good that constitutes a good tam. There is confidence and loyalty in very member of the team. Can this splenoid spirit he roused in t h e First Aid i eams ?

F ebruary, {Lbe St. 50bn Bmbulance Ga3e tte

During tile Centenary cci<'brations, 1 ha(l the llonour of jlldging tl1e Women"; T('am Test in the Overseas Competitions, and one of the possessed this team "pirit in abundance, and th 'y were almost an ideal team. The leader was a real captain and had the true spirit of leadership. She planned the work and then worked the plan with the other members of the team. They kne\'i' their job and did it just a keenly and correctly as if it. was a real case, llncl the patient was the fir. t and only consideration until the effects of her injuries were mastered. The captain knew her team, and trusted them. They knew their work and kept faith with their captain, ancl did not attempt to llSurp her It was a delightful experience, and there were many things to learn from them. Speak " encouraging words" took on quite a new aspect. \"ben the patient recovered con ciol! ness, .I. o. was asked to speak encouragingly t.o the patient, but not La qnestion h e r. The plendid way in which ?\ o. 3 talked to the patient was so soothing and encouraging that the patient aid afterwards: " . ' he made me want to do everything asked me and to help her in eyery \"lay I could." \Vork could not be clone better than that. It \\'a: discovered also that the telephone message to the eloctor was a means of reminding the team of the diagnosis and a method of qui e tly informing o . ..tof certain points she had overlooked; it was very cleverly done, \\'hether intentional or not. It was right throughout a splendid display of team spirit and team work; nothing mattered but the correct treatment of the patient, and eyes and minds were on the patient from start to fini 11, and the judge hardly existed I shall always remember South Africa \\'omen's Xo 1 team as one of tbe best that it has been my pri,-ilege to juclge, and I :-,11<111 " write their [alllts on the sand but their virtues will lw engraved on the tablets of memory."

St. John Ophthalmic Hospital, Jerusalem.

The original Ho pi tal of the Order of't. J o11n was within the walls of Jerusalem and close by the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Tllcre were, earlier, two Hospicl's, one for the care and protection of men and the other for women. The Hospital built by the Order was very large-the roof was upp.orted by 124 pillars of stone and as many a 2,000 slck people could be accommodated at the am> time. The ruins of this Hospital lie uncler modern buildings, and a recent excavat.or discovered the rema.ins of 116 of these pillars. This Ho pital formed part of the headquarlers of the Order in Jerusal em and was allowed by Saladin to be kept open for a year after his captur ' of thc City in order

that the sick lying in it might be properly attended. A part of this ancient headquarters was recovered for our Priory three year s ago. I t is proposed to build a hospice on the pace acquired for the benefit of members of the Order visiting the Holy Land.

After the fall of Jerusalem the Knights never forgot their hospital's origin, and their first care was al\vays the maintenance of their hospital. Acr e , Cyprus, Rhodes, and -:'Ilalta all witne sed to thi fact. The Grand Priory of England, therefore , as soon as it felt strong enough to do so, after its revival in 1831, turned its thoughts to its traditional work of maintaining a hospital, and, quite naturally, the idea of returning to the home of the Order appealed strongly to it members. Th e late King Edward brought his immense influence to bear in the matter, and the ultan ,,-as moved to permit the opening of a hospital in Jerusalem, "ith the understanding that it was totally un ectarian, and for the benefit of aU alike , J ew, Christian, .J.loslem, Arab, or Turk or Frank. The work started in a small di pensary within the walls in Decemb e r, 1882, but was soon moved to its present site, between the Jaffa Gate and the railway station, partly the gift of the Sultan and partly purchased by funds r a is e d in England. ince then th e old original Turki h House has been enlarged and additions h a v e b ee n made from time to time as neces ity aro e, and finally, in ·1930, a fine annexe in the form of a khan has been built on the road opposite the hospital for the accommodation of conjunctivitis cases. The maintenance of the St. John Ophthalmic Hospital in Jeru alem is one of the main object and purpo e of the Order as e t forth in it statute, and the work the Order i doing in Pale tine is ,,'ork of which every member can legitimately b e proud. Had the Order more financial re ource - it could ea ily extend its beneficent activities which h a v e the cordial apprO\'al and support of the m a nd a t o ry power, which would be glad if the Order wer e in a po ition to lengthen it cord and -trengthen it stakes, The Hospital has been fortunate in ha\'in g had two devoted Chief urgeon in charge ' ince its foundation. Fir t, Dr. ,Yo G. Coat , -:'II.B.E., \\'h o ,,'a P.l\I.O. for nearly a quarter of a century before the war, and, ince the ·war, Dr. J. . Strathearn, C.B.E., Hon. Con ulting Ophthalmic 'urgeon to the Government of Pale tine. r\ word should be added of the appreciation by the Order of the work of the ne\vly-foundcd Ladies' Linen Guild, which supplie many indi -pensabl e article of equipment for patients ano staff, and, finalh, no word of the Ho pital's hi tory would be C0111pletc ,vithout mention of the name of ir Edmund and Lady Lechniere, to whose untiring zeal and generous benefaction the Nineteenth Century Foundation of our Ophthalmic Ho pital is so ,'err largely dne

Brigade Appointments, January, 1932.

T h e Grand P r ior has bee n pleased to sa n cti on t he fo ll owing appointments :-

TO BE INSPECTING OFFICER ON CHIEF COMMISSIONER'S STAFF.

Commissioner Ch arles J. Trimble, C.B., C.M G Y .D., T.D., L.RC.P., No. 4 District Area. 1.1.3 2. TO BE COMMISSIONER.

\ Villiam Geo r ge Smith, O.B E., No. -1 (L ancashire) Dis t rict. 1. 1.3 2. TO BE COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

Lieut.-Col. 'W illiam B. Cockill, T.D., M .D., Counties of Cumberland and W es t morland, No. --1 District. 1. 1. 32.

R egina ld E. Downer M.D., Counties of Shropshire and Herefordshire. 6. 1.32.

TO BE ACTING CO U NTY COMMISSIONER.

L ieut.-Col. \ Y. Chaloner, O.B.E., T.D., County of Cheshire, No. 4 District. 1.1.32.

The Grand PriOT has accepted with regret the following resignation :-

No.4 District.

Commissioner Charles J. Trimble, C.B., V.D., T.D., L.RC.P. 1.1. 32.

The Chief Commissioner has been pleased to sanction t he following appointments, resignations, etc. :-

TO BE CORPS S U RGEON.

No.4 District.

Captain Arthur Ferguson Nimmo, 11. B., Ch.B., Wigan Corps. 3 1.1 2.31. No. 8 District.

Thomas John Nicholl, F.RC.S Dover Corp 4.12.31. No. 10 District.

Arthur Cloudesley Smith, F RC S., L.RC P , Ipswich Corps. 8 .1 0.3 1.

TO BE CORPS SUPERINTENDENT.

No. 2 District.

Major Frank Oswa1cf Chappell, RA.1\1.C., Bournemol1th Corps. 24. 12.3 1. No. 4: District

Tom Donnelly, att. to the Staff of the Inspecting Officer, No. 4 District Area. 29.12.31.

H arry Potter, Wigan Corps. 3 1.1 2.3 1. TO BE LADY CORPS S U PERINTENDENT. No.3 (Western) District.

Do r othy Victo r ia Kalker, 'Warwickshire Corps. 25. 11. 3 1. TO BE CORPS OFFICER. No.2 District.

J oseph E Robertson, vVeston-super-YIare and District Corps. 9. 11.3 l. No.4 District.

\ iVilliam Tickle Bolton , \ Vigan Corps. 3 1.1 2.3 1.

R ichard Hodkinson, \ Nigan Corps. 3 1.1 2 3 1.

William McDonald, Wigan Corps. 3 1.1 2 .31. No.6 District.

Captain A r th u r Stanton Edcombe Richa r ds, Ashin gt on Coal Company Co r ps. 7 1.3 2. No.9 District.

J ohn Matthew O'Hara, Poole Corps. 1.1. 32. No. 10 District.

Ernest Gooch, Ci t y of Norw ch Corps 17 12.3 1. TO BE DIVISIONAL SURGEON. No. 1 District.

Ro b e r t Ken n et h Bowes, M.B. , B.S., F. R C.S., Toynbee

H a ll Di v ision. 6 1.3 2

Va len t in e F a rr , M. B. , B.S ., M .n. .C.S. , L.RC .P ., B enta ll s Division 9 12 31.

Fra n cis F r a n ce , M .B., B. S. , B r omley Div ision 14 12 31.

Alec La w so n , 1\1.B., Ch.B., Victoria D i v isio n So uth ern R ail way (W estcrn) Corps. 3 0. 11 31.

Louis Ai mcc Ne w ton, l. R .C.S., L.n..C. P ., Twi ckenhal1l Divisio n 14 12.3 1. No. 2 District.

onnan J ohn Bou lton, M .RC S., L.RC.P., L. W .S R C.S., B u ckingham Divis ion .te 1 32. Cli \ 'e Gardiner- llill , 1\LA., M.B., n.eh., I R.C.S., L. R .C. l )

Ba n b ur y J u rsing Di v is ion. 1.1 2.3 1.

Noe l Il ypher, B.Sc., 1\I.RC.S . L.R.C.P ., lough Town Division, lough and District Corps. 8 12 3 1

David Anderson Laird, 1\1 B. F.R C.S, Blackwat.cr Section, A ldershot Division, A ldershot and District Corps. 6. 12.31.

No.3 (Western) District

J ohn Frederick Avesbury, 1\1 B., Ch B , S., L.H..c.1' , \Y edneshury DIvision, \ Valsall and DistnctCorps. 4: .1.32. l\Iorris Hami lton Vatthe,,"s. 1\I.B ., ell B ., Bmley and ])ist rict Di\ ision, W arwickshire Corps. 23. 1231 No. 4 District.

Ashley George \ brallam, :u T3, Ch.B , M.H. C I , lockermouth i\ursing Di\lsion 1.12.3 1.

Arthur B S, Hoelle Kursing Di\'lsion 30 12.31.

J ohn In ine :\1.B, ("11 B , Gorton ])l\' isioll, l'Ilan " chec;ter and Salford Corps 11 12.3 1

Peter Leo Heg<.U1, B( h , Bootle ()l\lsion, Lin·rpoul Corps 27 11 .31.

Eric Rolhns Snuth, ,;\1. B , Cil H., Croston :\ ursillg I h\'isioll, Preston C mrs 1S 12 3 1 No 5.. Distri c t.

\rthur \ \'Jlliam [<.obert. Eartlle\', \ 1 H , ( 11 B. '->lllrcfl;tk s 1)1\ CollIery Corps. -t I 32 \rthur '\'clshy Kirkman, Stcetley Colliery ])1\ oaks Colliery Corps -t I

Richard E. ,;\1 Pilcher, f3 \, (h.13 L I{ <- 1', ,:\1 H. C S ., F l<' C S, Boston CHlct 1)iVISlOl1 ..j I

l<.olan<1 Brooke Radchl1e, .:'II B., eh B South Kirby l\ ursing DIVisiol1, Pontefrad ,1I1(1 District Corps ..j I

James Douglas Thoma<.;, \ 1 B , .\ 1 1<' <L 1<. C P, Eadclifle I >Insion. .te 1 :i2. N o 6 Di s trict.

J ohn Gordon, L l{ e P, L [{ C S, L.R F I' l\: S ., Tudhol' Division. 5.1.3:2.

Charles Duncan \Vilson , l'II.B , h B Darlington :\ ursing Division. 1(-).1231. No. 8 District

Alexander Erskme Drynan i\ 1 B., Ch B, Bnghton SpcLia l Constahulary DiVision, Brighton Corps. 28 12 3 1

Frank H.ex Fletcher, 11.D., M RCP., Fo l ke tone ursinI-( Division 14.12.3 1. No.9 District.

Henry \ ustlll, ,;\I.R C' , L. R C. P , Plymouth Cooperative Division 27 11.31.

TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL S U RGEON N o . 4 District.

Isabella Agnes ,;\Ii lne, 11.B., Ch.B., Central Nursing Division, Rochdale Corps. 26. 11. 3 1.

TO BE DIVISIONAL S U PERINTENDENT. No. 2 District.

Thomas Henry Read, Cheltenham Friendly Societies [) i vsion, Cheltenham Corps. 22. 12.3 1.

Charles J oseph Wise, Ay lesbury DlVision. 29. 12.31. No.3 (Eastern) District.

J ohn \Villiam Coleman, Wheai.shea.f D ivision, Leicester Corps 12. 12. 31. No.3 (Western) District.

George Fu ll oway, Droi t wich Spa Division 28. 11 3 1 No.4 District.

Rich ard W Cla r ke, L y th a m St. A nn ec; Di vis ion. 15 12. 31.

J ames Lunt, Edge Hill R a il way Di vision, Liverpool Cor ps. 30 12 31.

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No.5 District.

G eorg e Au stwic k, S laith wa ite D ivisi o n , Co l ne Va ll ey and Di strict Co rp s. 4 1 3 2. No.6 District.

J a m es McA rthur, Mid d les brou g h Cen tra l D ivision 15 12.3 1.

William H enry E lij a h Spark s, W est H art lepoo l Div isio n 5 1 32 No.8 District.

A lbert punford, Brig hton S p ec ia Con sta bulary Division, Bng ht on Co rp s 4 1.32

Harry Sla u g hter , L a n cin g and Sompt ing D ivisio n 18. 12. 31. No. 10 District.

Sa mu el Harper N orw ch City D ivision, Ci t y o f Norwich Co rp s. 18 12 31.

Pe rci va l R obert W ooll a r d, I pswich Social Settlemen t Div is ion, I pswic h Co r ps. 3 12 31. TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL SUPERINTENDENT. No. 1 District.

Aud r ey W es t , Ri chm o n d Nursing Division. 11.1 2. 31. No.2 District.

Isabel Courage, B a n bury N u rsing Divis ion. 1.1 2 31. No.3 (Eastern) District.

Jessie Maud Hese ltine, L u t terworth Nursing Division. 4 .11. 31.

No.4 District.

Dorothy Adel Mo lyneux, "B. T." T ursing Di vision , Liverpool Corps. 3 0.12. 31.

Elizabeth Margaret Thomson, Carlisle .J: ursing Division. 2.12.3 1.

Sarah Ya t es, C roston ursing Division, Preston Corps. 15 .12. 31.

No.5 District

Doris Cheetham, Huddersfield Central .N'ursing Division Hudder sfield Corps. 4. 1 32.

Mabel Ellen Dew, Long Eaton ursing Divisi on. 4. 1.32. No. 10 District.

Mary Lilian Carter, onvich Nursmg Division, City of orwich Corps. 20. 12.3 1. TO BE NURSING OFFICER. No. 1 District.

Olive Alice Essex, Blackheath Nursing Division. 26. 11. 3 1. No.2 District.

Nancy Barrett , Banbury Nursing Division. 1.1 2. 3 1. No. 5 District

E dith Marth a VIlson, Long Eato n N ursing Division. 4 1.32 No. 8 District.

Minna. I:0,u isa N o? n Camb erl ey a nd W in dl esh a m Nursin g D IVI SIon , G mld ford Corps 20 11 31 TO BE AMBULANCE OFFICER.

William John 4 . 1.32 . No. 1 District. Clitter , B o r o u g h o f So u t h end D ivisi on

Willi a m Noble 11fo r d Division. 3 0. 11.31. No.2 District.

Ernes t . Crompt o n, Ald e r sho D iv ision , A lde r s h ot and Distn ct Co rp s. 24 12 31. Gribbl e, Clifton Di v isio n, Ci t y of Bris t o l Co rps.

Albert Post Office a n d o r t h Bournemo u th Dl vis lOn B o urn emou th Corps. 3 0. 12 31. J -r:homasso n , Aldershot Divisio n , Al ders h ot and Dls tn ct Corps 24 12. 31. No.3 (Western) District.

John Mas t er s, Sp a rkhill (Mcn's O wn ) Div ision B irmm gh a m Cor ps. 10. 12 31.

All en Wilfre d TOll ey, B ea rw oo cl Di v ision Birmingham Corps 10 12.31. ' No.4 District.

WIlham Lees, Tyld es ey Division. 8 12 31. John Taylor, Crewe " A " Division, Crewe Corps 28 12 31.

No. 5 District.

Thomas Martin Cope, Mansfield Colliery Division. 4 1 32

Samuel Goodman, Clipstone Colliery Division 4 1.32

Geo r ge Raynes, Steetley Colliery Division, Shireoaks Collieries Corps. 4.1. 3 2. No.8 District.

J esse William Gcorge Brown, Brighton Town Division, Brighton Corps. 4.1. 3 2.

George Hurst, Lancing and Sompting Division. 18. 12.31. No 10 District.

Charles F arrant, orwich L ads' Club Division,

TRANSFERRED.

No.1 District.

Lady Superintendent A. Tapply, from the late Thorne.y Island Nursing Division, to the Northern Polytechmc Nursing Division. 8.12.31.

TRANSFERRED FROM BRIGADE RESERVE TO ACTIVE LIST. No. 8 District.

Ambulance Officer W. S. Abbott, Dover S.R. Division, Dover Corps. 14 11.31.

TRANSFERRED TO BRIGADE RESERVE. No. 1 District.

Divisional Surgeon C. N. Slaney, Feltham Division. 16.12.31.

Superintendent F. E. Stallard, St. John'S Gate Division. 31.12 31.

No.2 District.

Superintendent P. Marshall, Aylesbury Division 31.12 31. No. 5 District.

Superintendent A. G. Weller, Basford Division, Nottingham Corps. 31.12.31.

No.6 District.

Lady Superintendent C. Holmes-Field, Bridlington Nursing Division. 30.12.31.

No.9 District.

County Officer E. E. Hattam, County of Co:n:v.all. 31.12.31.

Superintendent S. Conibear, Shaftesbury DIVISIOn. 5.12.31.

REVERTED TO RANKS AT OWN REQUEST. No.9 District.

Superintendent C. E. Pidgen, Torpoint Division. 16.12.31. RESIGNATION WITHDRAWN. No.8 District.

Lady Superintendent M Price, Canterbury Nursing Division. 30.11.31.

RESIGNA TIONS ACCEPTED WITH REGRET. No. 1 District.

Lady Cadet Officer M. H. Parry, Dagenham Nursing Division. 8.12.31. No.4 District.

Superintendent G. Tyrer, Edge Hill Railway Division, Liverpool Corps. 16.12.31.

No.5 District.

Divisional Surgeon G. L. Kemp, Shireoaks Colliery Division, Shireoaks Collieries Corps. 6.1.32.

Divisional Surgeon F. Towers, Radcliffe Division. 6.1.32.

Superintendent F. M. McEvoy, Slaithwaite Division, CoIne Valley and District 6.1 32.

Lady Superintendent B. M Hutchinson, Ireland Colliery Nursing Division, Staveley Corps. 6.1.32. No.9 District.

Lady Cadet Superintendent O. M. Lloyd, Dartmouth Nursing Division. 6.1.32. CORPS REGISTERED. No. 2 District.

Bournemouth Corps 1.1.32.

DIVISIONS REGISTERED. No. 1 District. No. 119. Epsom Division. 11.12.31. No. 2 District.

Bracknell Division. 13.1.32. No. 4 District.

Lytham Division. 2.11.31. No.6 District.

Tudhoe Division. 5.1.32. No.8 District.

Brighton Special Constabulary Division, Brighton Corps. 14.12.31.

CADET DIVISIONS REGISTERED. No.4 District.

Atherton Cadet Ambulance Division. 5.1.32

Chequerbent Cadet Ambulance Division. 21. ] 2.31.

February, 1932

SECTION RE-NAMED. No.1 District.

Upminster Section, to be the Upminster, Hornchurch and District Section. 6.1.32.

DATE OF REGISTRATION ANTE-DATED.

No.5 District.

Hunslet and Holbeck Nursing Division, Leeds Corps. Registration date ante-dated to 7.1.30. 8.1.32. DIVISIONS DISBANDED. No.6 District.

Addison Nursing Division. 30.12.31.

Boldon Colliery Division. 30.12.31.

Boldon Colliery Nursing Division. 30.12.31.

Greenside Nursing Division. 30.12.31.

Harton Colliery Division. 30.12.31.

New Hartley Division. 30.12.31.

Victoria Garesfield and Rowlands Gill Nursing DiTision. 30.12.31.

CADET DIVISION DISBANDED. No. 1 District.

Finsbury Cadet Nursing Division. 4 .12. 31. DEATHS.

No.1 District.

Divisional Surgeon F. W. Charman, Twickenham Division. 27.11.31.

No. 2 District.

Ambul ance Officer J. Nash, Bristol" AU Division, City of Bristol Corps. 30. 11. 31. No.3 (Eastern) District.

Commissioner W. Harvey Reeves, O B E. 13.1.32 CORRECTION.

No. 1 District.

Superintendent H. H. Ketley, Harrow and Wealdstone "",--Division, transferred to Bngade Reserve. 30.12 31

No.1 (PRINCE OF WALES) DISTRICT.

CommissWlltr :Lt.-Colonel FJl!'-NCIS A. BROOKS, M.D. New Divisions. DISTRICT ORDERS.

The Chief Commissioner has sanctioned the Epsom Section of the No. 59 Carshalton Division being formed into a Division, and to be known as follows: No. 119. Epsom Division, with effect from December 11, 1931.

Pte. J. W. Hooper, 24, Stones Road, Epsom. is in charge of the Division.

Service Chevrons.

With reference to B.O. 611. Will Divisions please note that:-

1. Application for the Service must be on the revised form B F.4A, copies of whIch can be obtaIned from the Secretary, Brigade Headquarters, St. John's Gate.

2. Service Chevrons will be made up in One Bar, Two Bar, Three Bar, and Four Bar Chevrons (3, 6, and 9, and 12 years' efficient service).

3. Service Badges already issued may be worn untIl

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the next Chevron is due, when the appropriate Chevron will be issued free; or may be replaced by the Chevron (5) at the cost of the Divisions or individual members concerned, price per bar.

4 Service Chevrons cannot be purchased until the award has been sanctioned by the Chief Commissioner. This does not apply to replace men t of Service Badges already awarded. Annual Returns.

The Commissioner wishes to remind all Divisions who have not yet submitted their annual returns to their Assistant Commissioner that they should do so without fail, so as to enable their Assistant Commissioners to submit their report on the year 1931 to the Commissioner.

Those Divisions who have not yet sent in Form B.F 5 should do so without fail, sending it direct to the Commissioner at 10, Berkley Street, St John's Lane, E.C.1. Annual Re-examination.

Divisions are reminded that the Divisional re-examination for the year 1932 should be arranged to take place before June 30, so as to enable those members who fail

at that examination, or who have been unable to attend to sit again and thus gain their efficiency for the year.

FRANCIS A. BROOKS, M .D., Lt.-Colonel (Commissioner). No.1 DISTRICT.

Sterling tributes to the efficient services-so often unrecognised-which are rendered the public by members the St. J obn Ambulance Brigade were made at a dinner gIVen by the Upminster, Hornchurch and District Section of the Ilford Division in the Bell Hotel, Upminster. It was stated that the work of the Brigade was one of the features of our national life, and a sign of the times was the manner in which ambulance men followed in the wake Of. hurtling motor cyclists to pick up dead bodies! Supenntendent J. R. B. Andrews presided, and he was supported by a large company, which included District C. J. Fitch, Divisional Surgeon E. \V Whiting, Dlvisional Surgeon Dr A. Alistair Bain, Ambulance Officer F. T. J?ean, Ambulance Officcr \V J. oble, Captain S. Glass (LA.), Mr. F. H. R. Davis, J.P. (Chairman of the Hornchurch CounCil), and the following membcrs of the Upmmster Parish Council: Mr. G. C. Cardncll (Chairman) Mrs. D. C. Harper, Messrs. J. W. Gunnell, H. Nancarow' and A. J. Briebach (Clerk).

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The toast of " The St. John Ambulance Brigade " was submitted by Mr T. Pike, who, while admitting that he knew little or nothing of the Brigade, said he knew of the wonderful work the movement was doing up and dow'll the country in helping those who were unable to help themselves . In recognition of this work, they deserved every ounce of support the public could give them

District Officer Fitch gave the toast of " The Upminster, Hornchurch and District Section of the Brigade ," and recalled the early days of the formation of the St. John Ambulance.

He could well remember, he said, when, 28 years ago, the !lford Division was formed, and it began in a very similar way to Upminster. The movement in Ilford grew and prospered until it became almost part of the history of IIford

District Officer Fitch went on to speak of the great work the movement was doing. They heard of the great Orders of the Garter and the Thistle, but in the Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem they had the oldest of them an.

" In our early days we were often laughed at and ridiculed, but we managed to survive, until to-day we can boast that in 1930 our public duties amounted to 65,000, and in 1931 we passed the 70,000 mark. \Ve can truly say that the Brigade is part of our national life.

" \Vherever you go, whether it be a football match, a cinema, a review or a procession you w":ill see the men of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, and that is the work we are hoping will be carried on in Upminster."

The Brigade could ne\'er forget their pride in this old order, and it was up to the young men in the Upminster di trict to carry on the work, and hand on the torch when their day was done.

Respon es to this toast were given by Divisional urgeons Dr. E. \V. \Vhiting and Dr. A. Alistair Bain, both of whom made witty speeches.

Dr. Bain referred humorously to the quaint position which existeo at the pre ent tim e-young" blood "da -hing at terrific speeds with members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade and the police following behind to pick up the dead bodies In the early days, the mO\'cment had had a great struggle to establish themselves in Upmin t.er, but now they were thoroughly well grounded, and " 'ere bound to go on to greater things. To the members of the Brigade 3·

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he would say that they must not be disappointed when they found-as they did occasionally-that death slayed those whom they endeavoured to save.

Dr. Whiting, who told several amusing tales, referred to loyalty, economy, and the spirit of esprit de corps as the three main features of the work of the Brigade

Particularly stressing the economy which had to be observed, he said that at a time when money was scarce and times were stringent, they often felt that if they had more money their boundary of usefulness could be extended. Personally he viewed it as false economy.

Mr. W. J. oble, the popular officer in charge of the Upminster and Hornchurch section, proposed the toast, " Out"- Guests," aod he spoke entertainingly of ambulance work in· U pminster.

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The formation of the section in Upminster, he said, occasioned a great deal of leg -pulling, and the first day he wora his uniform he was asked if he would have Scotch or brandy But the guests present that evening showed that the Brigade was appreciated, and speaking on their behalf'he felt that the Brigade wanted to be re cog nised not .as a social service, but as a useful service.

Mr. Noble said that he remembered one evening when it

was raining hard he was sitting on the arterial road with his first aid kit with him A man came up and said, " How much do you get paid for this ?.. and he was surprised when he was told" nothing ."

" I suppose you rely on your tips," went on the stranger. " I suppose I do,'! responded Mr. Noble, " but I never get one."

" Oh well, have a fag," came the astonishing climax. It was little incidents such as these, said Mr. Noble, which showed what curious ideas the public had of the work of the St. John Ambulance Brigade In many cases where people were suddenly taken ill or injured, they were treated by ambulance men before being taken to hospital. But when they were better it was the hospital who received the cheque.

Mr. G. C. Cardnell, the Chairman of the Upminster Parish Council, and Captain S Glass responded to the t oast of "The Guests." No.3 DISTRICT. Kettering.

The annual tea and social in connection with the Kettering H;eadquarters Division was held at the Labour In stitute, over 130 members, their wive s, children, and friends bein g present A knife and fork t ea open ed the proceedings.

After tea, Supt. Dyson heartily welcomed the members and guests, old friends and new friends, and especially referred to the presence of Mr. L. B. Bagshaw, a big friend of the movement, and donor of the "Noel" Shield in memory of his deceased son.

He also spoke of Police Superintendent Tebbey, D.C .C., a valuable friend of many years, whom they were sorry to learn was cont emplating retirement.

He was sure they all were pleased to see Corps Supt. C. W. Curtis with them. Supt. Curtis, unfortunat e ly, expected shortly to l eave the town owing to business, but it was pleas ing to know he would continue to give hi s valuable services to the Kettering Corps. Only th ose intimately connected with it knew the amount of work he had put in for the ambulance interest.

S·lpt. Tebbey replied for the vi s itors, and in the course of his remarks, said he took hi s first aid certificate at Kettering 4 1 years ago, and he had never lost his interest in the work.

Although this would be his last official attendance with them, he hoped they would give him an opportunity t o come again. If he co uld be of any assistance to them, it would be his greatest pleasu re He was glad to mention

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"Au ld Lang Syne" and "The King " shortly before midnight. No.4 DISTRICT. Blackpool.

The first annual reunion of the Fylde Ambulance Officers was held at J en kinson' s Cafe, Blackpool, and was a brilliant success.

The guest of the evening was Colonel C'. J Trimble, C.B., C.M.G., YD., T.D., Knight of Grace and Commissioner of No 4 District, who has r etired af ter 48 years' devoted service to the ambulance cause.

About 35 superintendents and officers were present from the seven Fylde divisions, th e Chairman of the evening being Assistant Commissioner E. Ralphs.

Amon gst others in the company were Dr. McKenzie (St. Annes), Dr. Parkes (Kirkham), Dr. Pamstone (Cleveleys), Dr Buckley (poulton), Dr. E \V. Rees Jon es (Blackpool Medical Officer of Health), Dr. i\Tield-Faulkner (Preesail), Major Brunner (Thomton), and NIr. Elletson (PreesaIl).

Followin g dinner, a presentation was made to Colonel Trimble by Supt. T. Donn elly, of the Blackpool Division, on behalf of the company.

The gift took the form of a perpetual calendar, in silver, with the crest of the Brigade, and contained the inscription: Presented to Colonel C J Trimble, C.B , C M.G., V.D., T.D, Knight of Grace, Commissioner of o. 4 District, on th e eve of his retirement after 4 years' service to ambulance work.

The Chairman, in first proposing the health of "Our Beloved Commissioner," mentioned that there were present many officer who had served under him in France From :rery .beginnings the Brigade had now a member hip 111 thiS dlstnct of no fewer than 12 ,000 acti ve, vigorous members

Supt. T. Donnelly, 111 making the presentation, humorously remarked that he w ould much sooner it had been Col. Trimble's 21st birthday, and that they were gOInO' t.o start a ll over again with their Brigclae. '" H.e hoped perpetual calendar 'would be a perpetual remll1der of hiS very happy relatiOns with the Fylde officers in this area. -

Col. Trimble, who addressed the compalw as " Brother officers," and said he spoke from the bottoin of his heart gave an in teresting history of the growth of " First Aid' : He said he h ad been extraorciInarily fortunate all hiS l1!e to been placed in contact with ituations that had the opportunity of tryin g to do something useful.

clogs, and the only thing to distinguish them as first aiders was a little brassard on tbeir arms.

" From little beginning has developed the organisabon to which you have the honour and privilege to belong "To-day it is a national organisation. The nation cannot do without it.

" I am a very grateful man to all of you, and the unit you command. \Vhen I cease to he a Commissioner, I want you all to remember wnat No.4 District is to-day in the ambulance world, and I want you to give the same loyalty, courage, and self-same sacrifice, and the same love to the Commissioner who is going to take my place, and those acting under him It is only by determination that ambulance work will maintain the efficiency it holds to-day.

" I hope to have the joy and pleasure of being amongst you from time to time, and it will be one of the best rewards the Order can confer upon me.

" This gift will enable me to think of you in the same spiri of love and affection for a very long time to come. I thank you God bless you all."

Supt. Berry proposed "Tbe Health of the Medical ProfE:ssion," and Dr. Rees Jones responded

"The Guests" were also honoured on the proposition of Supt. Heslop, ;'-1r. Elletson responding Chorley.

The total takings at the three days' bazaar, which concluded at the St. John Ambulance Hall, Cborley, amounted to abou t £ 400 It is expected that there will be £3 50 available for the reduction of the debt of £],400 on the hall.

Seven hundred accident cases treated in twelve months is the fine record of work of the members of the Chorlev Ambulance and Xursing Division. The Ambulance Division, formed in 1908, has a strength of 77 men, and the i\Tursing Division a membership of 39 The Brigade has fine headquarters.

The reminder by Colonel C. J. Trimble, C.B., C.M.G, at the bazaar openmg at Chorley that the Brigade is not ubsidised by the Government or by anybody else, was especially addressed to motorists.

Chorley member have a first aid hut, presented to tbem by the Leyland Dn-is ion of the Lancashire Constabulary, on the road side at Euxton, and even" week-end in the summer months ambulance men and nurses are on duty there.

Liverpool.

Colonel G C. E. Simpson, Corp::. upt. of the Liverpool Corps, has been appomted County Controller of the 'Vest Lancashire Yoluntary Aid Detachments.

the amicable manner in which the police and ambulance men had worked to gether, and he thanked them for their assistance in enabling him to make the proud boast that every policeman under his command had for some years held a first aid certificate and in many instances the medallion.

Mr L. B. Bagshaw then presented the trophies won during the year as follows : Teams Competition Trophies .-" Noel" Shield: CorpI. H Brookes, Ptes. Hague, N. Tench, Lee and Crick. "Elworthy" Cup: Corpl. H. Brookes, Ptes. N. Tench, Thompson, F. Miller and Smith. It Raby Cup: Corpl. Sweeting, Ptes. Toseland, Clare, Archer, and Thompson.

The " Noel Shield also carries a money prize presen ted by Mr. L. B Bagshaw in memory of his son Noel.

The evening was then devoted to games, dances, and an entertainment contributed to by Messrs. Will and Bert Eagle, Carey, Toseland, Wilkie Lister, Ray Driver, and Miss Maud Foster, and the Centra School Band. Mr. Gunnell was at the piano

Those attending included Mr. T. Seddo n, J.p ., M.B.E . (Chairman of th e Kettering Urban Council). Mr. C. Ward Corps Sergt.-Major Miller, Lady Corps Supt. Mrs Will s, and many others, and the proceedings terminated with

I thInk the world would be so much better" the Colonel proceeded, It if everyone \vhen the offered would go out and grasp it ,,,ith both hands and do his best to carry out what that object was " I have had the good fortune to ha\'e sen-eel the Order of.St. J,?hn A great deal of water has passed uncler the bndge S111ce I gave my first lecture at Bamber Bridal" 111 1882 Or 1883 r-.

" Ambulance work then was a matter of deri -ion on the part of people generally, and there were no people who opposed It more than my medical brethren.

But as time passed that \vent away. I hLt\ -e only to look Iound thIS room 1.0 see my fellow doctors all anxious to spread the knowledge of first aiel

" to the beginning of the ambulance moyement 111 the Bngade field, T was in at the very bcginning. It started 111 1886 or 1887. The Brigade was not acknowby thcr? rder at that time. In fact, the Order did not .tlke It. I did not understand us, and, like the medlc.al l?rofesslOn of old, they were opposed to BriO'ade orgal11SatlOn. b

". mu st have thought we were very advanced I remember Our first review was at Padiham when we had forty or fifty men in bowler hats, cap, anci

No.5 DISTRICT.

Hemsworth Collie rv

An earne t appeal ior young men to take up ambulance work was made by \ Fo,,-kes (manager of the Hemsworth Colliery) at the annual distribution of awards to members of the Hemsworth Colliery DiYIsion, which took place at a smoking concert hcld 111 the concert room of the CollieI')" Club. Coun. " -. L. Lawton presided o\'er a large gathenng, and ,yas !Supported by Corps Supt. 1'. C. Amery, of Pontefract, Mr J. Robinson, ':\Ir J Cunliffe (Officer III barge of the Hem worth Colliery Diyi ion), and officers of the Pontefract Corp.

At t.he outset the gathering stood in silence for the victims of the Bentley Colliery (.II -as ter.

The Chairman said - he was "proud to know that when \ 'o lllnteers \\ cre for after the explosion at Bentley, there a magmficent response , and not only members of the Bngade, bu l men \\' ho had been trained in ambulance offered their assistance ca tastrophe like that emphasl ed the need for eyerybody to take up ambulance work, because they .ne\-er when they might be called upon to help to relJeyc suttcnng. and probably be the means of saying live

In distributing the a\yards, :;\Ir. Fo,,·ke::. said he regretted

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that so few should have been won by new members of the Hemsworth Division. He saw from the list quite a lot of familiar names. all of which he regarded as stalwarts of the Division. but it would ha\'e given him gI'eater pleasure to have been handing the awards to at least forty or fifty new members. He need hardly say anything about the work of the St. John Ambulance Brigade-it was far too well kno"vll. They had examples every day in every form of life in which a knowledge of first aid ",vas of the greatest importance. He knew it did not seem to be quite so attractive to young fellows to give up their leisure time to qualify for ambulance work. As things were to-day. there "'ere far better attractions from their point of view. but he was sure no man or boy could devote his time to a nobler cause-a cause which would. perhaps. at a vrey awkward moment. be of great service to them. One found in ambulance work that those who had taken it up stuck to it. It became a part of theIr necessary life. and nothing would prevent them froIn giving up what they had learned.

District.

They tried year by year to keep that little knowledge in their minds. and if possible to keep up to date with all the research work which had been done in connection with ambulance work. and which was daily elaborated and improved by present-day medical knowledge. He knew the Hemsworth Division had had a " sticky" time, but was pleased to see from the balance sheet that the situation at Hemsworth had been very much improved. The greatest credit was due to the officers and the tiny few who had remained loyal to the Division. It must not be lost sight of that ambulance work was open to everybody. and he hoped that more young men would help the noble cause. There were some good evening classes in the district. many of which were for mining students, and he thought that in all cases the younger end should come in and learn something about ambulance duties. particularly if they were wishful of advancing in the skill of mining knowledge

There was no time in life when one's mind was so retentive as between the 'teens of age, and he thought he was glving the best advice to the younger element of the village when he asked them to take an amblllance course early.

No.7 DISTRICT.

Ross-on- Wye Division.

The above Division held a very sllccessful whist drive and carnival dance at Kynaston lIou e, Hentland, Rosson-Wye. in aid of the Uniform and Equipment Fund, on January 6.

Arrangements of dance were in the hands of the Entertainment Committee of the Division, assisted by Miss Evans and Hentland Ranger Guides.

No. 8 (DUKE OF CONNAUGHT'S) DISTRICT. Cranleigh.

The annual inspection of the Cranleigh Division took place in the Ambulance headquarters. Dr. A. E. Porter, county surgeon, acting as Assistant Commissioner, was the inspecting officer, and was accompanied by District Officer H. J Wrigglesworth and Corps Officer C. E. Chaplin

After the inspection, Dr. Porter congratulated the officers and men on having given a high-class display, smartness and efficiency being of a marked character.

An interesting presentation then took place. Dr. Porter handing to Supt. Hillman Attwell a special "Vote of Thanks" on vellum. granted by His Royal Highness the Grand Prior and the Chapter General for distinguished services rendered in the furtherance of the work of the Order in connection with its ambulance department Dr. Porter presen ted Corporal C. C. Tancock with the Service Medal. Boughton.

At the Locarno Hall a iancy-dress dance was held in aid of the Boughton Division. The hall was crowded out, visitors coming from Faversham, Canterbury, and elsewhere. A good programme of music was supplied by 1\1r. A. T. Hills's Dance Band from Faversham. and the introduction of some old dances was appreciated. It estimated that there were about 200 present. Much credIt is due to the organisers, Messrs. F. Gambrell and E. E Miles-the former proving a most capable I C. The costumes were judged by Mrs S. C. Berry, Miss Marshall, and Dr. and Mrs. Kennedy, and the prizes were presented by Mrs. Marshall. The prize-winners were: Prettiest lady, Miss Matthews (Dutch Boy); best costume (gentlemen), Mr. A. Rayfield (Victorian) ; most original lady. Miss Chap man (lady mechanic); most original gentleman. Mr. '\' Butler (football results); most comical costumes, l\1iss Rollings (old-time musician) and Mr. Harris (Why was r born ?) ; best couple, 1\1r. A. Gambrell and Mrs. \\Trench (1\1r. Gandhi and Miss Slade) ; best advertisements, Mrs. and Miss Garner (Erasmic Twins). and Mr. H. Chapman (Buy British); special, Miss Gray (Scotch lass), Mr. Rollings (the Bear), and Mr. Ritchin. Spot dances were won by Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Knibbs, and Miss Smith and Mr. I·. Elvey. The lucky ticket (No. 185) is not yet claimed The prizes were kindly given by Mr. Adam Maitland, M P , Miss Marshall, Mrs. Nethersole, Mrs. McKeever, Miss Simpson, Mrs. C. Garner, 1\1rs. Gambrell, Mrs. Rollings, Mrs . Harris, Mrs. Skeer, Mr. W. Foreman, Mrs. Turner. Mr. Heath. Mrs Edwards, 1r. Ritchin, Mrs. Lampard, Mr. C \\' Smith. Mr. Adley. Mr. G. H. Smith, Mr. S. E. Ralph. and Mr. E. E. Miles. After the dance, the M.C. thanked the judges. Mrs. Marshall, and all who had supported the cause, and Dr. Kennedy and Supt. C. W. Smith thanked the organisers and prize donors on behalf of the Division. Guildford Town Division.

A year's record (1931): Total calls received, 1,304. divided as follows: Accident 270, fire 17, long distance invalid transport 513, borough transport 504 (including 151 department and 184 Hospital League calls), patients removed from room to room 90, public duties attended 246, patients treated on public duty 142, ditto on off duty 103, total number of patients attended to 1,637; total miles covered by motor ambulances 16,052. average miles per call 12 .3, average cost per mile Is. 8el., medical comforts issued 273.

Problems In First Aid.

By A. T. LAKIN, M.B. OLUTION TO PROBLEM 23.

As the competition season is approaching, this problem assumes a greater importance than usual, and you will be wise if, in addition to the various stages of the examination, you list the conditions you may find. ,

Pages 158, 159 and 160 give you the various stages in their proper order, so there is no need for me to enumerate them, but there are one or two points that might be emphasised.

(b) If the breathing is absent, then the case is treated as one of Asphyxia and not Insensibility ; if your Artificial Respiration is successful, and the patient is still unconscious, then proceed with your examination as in the Manual.

The paragraph about" odour" is very important and should be thoroughly understood.

(c) "Burns by corrosives" should put up a warning signal to look out also for" cald of the throat" (147 jd), which is always present in poisoning by a corrosive and requires treatment.

(d) Raise the eyelids. This act will help you in your diagnosi. The patient will resist in Hysteria and Malingering. It will be easy in Coma, but not quite so easy in the early stages of Stupor, therefore this point will give you a clue as to the degree of Unconsciousne ,and a guide to your treatment in preventing 'tupor deepening into Coma, and also a to the succe s of your treatment of Coma.

The degree of Unconsciousness may be listed as follows (bu t you must use discretion in judging the earlier stages) :No real Insensibility. Hysteria. Partial, but may become complete. yncope. Shock. Concussion.

Apoplexy (slight), Drunkenness (Patient very irritable). Profound. Compre sion. Apoplexy (when severe). Sunstroke.

Collapse from drink. Epilepsy (vvith convulsions). Gradually increasing drowsiness. Narcotic Poisoning.

In all cases remember that you must look for SIGNS as the symptoms are non-exi tent whil t the patient is unconscious, and when he recovers consciousness, they will be unreliable, so trust to your observation, knowledge and common-sense.

PROBLEM 24.

In rendering First Aid, when is care especially necessary to avoid making improper pressure?

To the Editor.

DEAR SIR,-In the answer to a recent problem, by Mr. Lakin, in the ST. J OHN GAZETTE, it read that rest should not be glven m case of snake bite. It also says refer to Text Book, page 130, para. 6. We find there is no paragraph 6 on page 130 and nothing about snake bite on that page. (We fear this may be a printer's error.)

Myself and other nurses in our division have always understood that rest should be given to patient suffering from snake bite.

In order to remember the essentials quickly in this case we say:-

London Ligature.

Brighton B. Bleed.

South S. Suck.

Coast C. Cauterise.

Railway J R. Give REST.

We hope that you can solve this small problem for our benefit.

I remain, Yours sincerely, DORA E. WELLS (Yfiss).

Dr. Lakin writes :-

Please thank Mt'ss Wells for calling attention to the error.

There are two errors in the solution to Problem 22, and the printer cannot be bimned this time, but they are due to bad writ-ing on my part, and -in transcribing, the typist has taken " b " and rr d " for cc 6.}} I will try and write -more carefully in the future.

The correct references are :3. a. AIR. Clothing on fire. (.II 130 d). b, REST. Snake bite. (JIjI32/3b).

The reference to Snake Bite is to rr encourage bleeding," and as rest and ele'uation of part are advised in the arrest of artenal bleedmg (11193 / 1 & 2), it is obviolls that 'movement of the part and low position are indicated to make the blood flo71'. The rest to which she refers is indicated ill 133, 7 & 8.

It may interest her to learn that one of the London sllrgeons, who had a big experience during the war, wrote a letter to me about this same point of encouraging bleeding, and he suggested that pllJLctured wounds caused by pricks fronz rusty barbed Wlre or dirty meat and fruit tins should be treated on the san.ze lines as snake bite (.11 132 / 1, 2 0- 3), and that tn the case of the hands, the arm should be swung vigorously round two or three times, so as to aet all the blood possible Ollt of the liJJ/b aHd throllgh the wound; in the case of (l. leg, the patient lIollld 7.C'ork the muscles or the leg should be massaaed from the cOJlstrictin a bandage t01.c'ards the wOllnd, and then, 'i.C'hell the bleeding has ceased, the fllrther treatment should be carried ollf, I intel1d to briJlg this point before our Te;rt Book Committee at the proper time.

TV1"ll yOlt please tell her, too, that I sholfld strongly recommend her to delete" lick" from her mnemonic? It is 1'/.0 use to the patient aJld a ource of danger to the F1'rst Aider.

A. T. LAKI '.

The late Commissioner W. Harvey R eeves, O.B.E .• No.3 (Eastern)

PelYruary, 1932 Ube St. Bmbulance Ga3ette

Jjrigabe

Commissioner has sanctioned the following appointments, promotions and resignations :AUS TRALIA.

New S o uth Wa l es D ist rict

Paddington and \Voollahra Nursing Division.-lYfiss M. Hodge to be Lady Divisional Superintendent II On Probation," 9 . 10.31; C. O. Donovan, M.B., to be Divisional Surgeon, 8.10.31.

Nursing Division.-Miss C. M. Wright to be Lady DIvIslOnal Superintendent II On Probation," 12.8.31; Dr. Brenda Laws to be Lady Divisional Surgeon, 6.10.31.

Bulli-Woonana Division.-C . R Veigal to be Divisional Superintendent. 14 11.31.

Sydney Municipal Division .-A. M. Purves to be Divisional Surgeon. 25.6.31.

Auburn Division.-Sergeant L. N Smith to be Ambulance Officer. 15.8.31.

Glebe Cadet Nursing Division.-Miss E. Fidden to be Lady Cadet Superintendent 1.7.31. CANADA.

Al b er t a Dis tr ict.

Edmonton Central Nursing Division.-W D. Whiteside, M.D ., to be Divisional Surgeon . ] .1.31.

O n t ario D ist rict

Border Cities Division.-Ambulance Officer F. R. Corkran transferred to Reserve. 7.12.31.

IN DI A.

No. 1 Dist r i ct .

Moghalpura Nursing Division .-L. K Allen to be Divisional Surgeon. 1.1.30.

H O NG K O NG.

King's College Old Boys' Division .-Sergeant Tsoi Hin Kan to be Ambulance Officer, 1.1.31, vice Chan Yuk In, promoted.

King's College Division.-K. H. Utley, M.A., M.RC.S., to be Divisional Surgeon (Supplementary). 1.11.31.

Kowloon Y.W.C.A. Division.-Lai Kwong Yuk, M.B., B.S., to be Divisional Surgeon. 1.11.31.

Hong Kong Y.M.C.A. Division.-Ambulance Officer U. Kai Cheung transferred to Shaukiwan Division vice Ambulance Officer Lao Shut Kan, resigned. NEW ZEALAND Aucklan d Di strict. Divisional Superintendent W E. B. Froggatt to be District Officer. 20.11.31.

Manurewa Cadet Division.-D. V. Andrews to be Cadet Superintendent II On Probation." 1.6.31.

Auckland Cadet Division.-G T. Paterson to be Cadet Superintendent ]2.11.31.

Cant e r b u ry and West C oa st District W. H. Thomson to be District Officer. 3.11.31.

Lyttelton Railway Division.-Ambulance Officer W. T. Hu.ston to be Divisional Superintendent, vice E. Clark, reSIgned.

Ota g o D is trict.

Hillside Railway Cadet Division.-Private W. F. Ashman to be Cadet Officer, 28.10.31 vice G. E. Jackson, resigned, 19.10.31.

S O UTH A F RICA

T r ansv aal District.

2nd Johannesburg City Nursing Division.-Miss H. M. Kieser to be Lady Ambulance Officer. 1.11.31.

The Chief Commissioner has sanctioned the formation of the following new Divisions :-

Kalgoorlie Railway Division, West Australia District, formed 1.9.31.

Palmerston North Technical School Nursing Division, Wellington District, N.Z., formed 30.4.31.

Karori Nursing Division, Wellington District, N.Z., formed 8.10.31.

St. George's Division, Bermuda District, formed 23.10.31.

First Aid , Competition and Health Queries.

The Editor invites queries on the following subjects :-

First A id. Answered by DR. N. CORBET FLETCHER, M.B , B.Chir. (Cantab), M.RC.S. (tl N. C. F.").

Competition and Brigade Organisation. Answered by •• SEMPER PARATUS"; and Diet and Health. Answered by Sir W. ARBUTHNOT LANE, Bart., C.B., M.S., F.RC.S.

Tr e atm e nt of Sn ake Bite.

T. R. (Launceton, Australia).-I would like to mention a matter with regard to the Regulations governing the Treatment of Snake Bite. Snakes are prevalent in Tasmania, and there are at least three varieties of a venomous type. It is thought that first aiders should be careful to wipe the surface of the skin surrounding a puncture (when snake-bite is known or suspected), away from the puncture in every d1'rection, before attempting to scarify the wound. As the authorities are of opinion that sometimes, when a snake strikes, the fang does not go deep enough for the poison to be injected beneath the skin, but it is deposited on the surface, sun-ounding the puncture, it would appear that scarifying before wiping the surrounding tissue, as indicated, would be dangerous. I have not seen this exactly mentioned in a textbook, but in a snake-infested country, it has its importance possibly.

We thank Y01(, for your letter and for your practical suggestion, which should p1'ove very useful. N C. F

Pl a int of Com p e t ito r

C. C. (Crawley).-In a recent competition the fo?owing test was set: "While looking out of your wmdow on a frosty Sunday morning you see this boy fall on his outstretched hand and you hear his cry of pain as he attempts to rise. Your haversack is in the room. Act."

Two members of our team had 5 marks deducted because they treated patient in the street. As the Textbook, on p. 56, tells us to treat all fractures "on the spot," we submit the matter for your decision, because we consider that the decision was unjust.

You have missed the whole point in Rule 1, p. 56. The Textbook there teaches you to keep the limb ,t as immovable as practicable by splints or other means of restraint ." If you do this, then you are "treating the fracture on the spot."

As a matter of f act th e test is an old one in a new f orm , and the p enalty was perfectly justified. The

correct first aid was to advance promptly and assist the patient at once into the house out of the cold which would gravely aggravate the shock to fracture. If, while so doing, you gave S'lipport to the fracture, you would have carried out the Textbook instructions and treated " on the spot."

I1!cidentally, long since taught me to avotd as far as posstble deduction of marks in competitions because this almost invariably causes irritation an:ong. the competit?rs. It is better to mark up all p01,nts tn the markmg sheet and so obviate the necessity for any deduction of marks. }{ C. F

D e fi n it io n of Ep il e ps y

A. B. (Cardiff) .-Please tell us the definition of Epilepsy, which has always interested me Epilepsy a characterised by recurring of bnef of the functions of the bratn,. and heralded by sudden and complete loss of conscwusness. Whence arose the old Enulish names of Epilepsy of " F aUing Sickness" 0; It Falling Evil."

effects of the disturbances of the brain va ry When severe, they involve the motor centres and cause convulsions which are It t.'nvolll1ztary of the voluntary muscles of body and ltmb. When less severe the loss of consciolfsness 'may be mO'mentary and associated with (or 'lc'z'tlwui) a fall.

. Incidentally, the outstanding featllre of the dz'sease IS th.e .sudden and complete loss of consciollsness " tt 1.S noteworthy that among all the diseases named m the Textbook as being associated wit h unconsciousness, Epz:lepsy 'S the only one in which sllch loss is complete. H"ith the others the insensibddy 1'S more or less complete." .X. C. F. Effects of Epilepsy.

P. C. (Bristol). - Please tell me what the Textbook means on page 165, where it states that the face of an Epileptic patient becomes" livid. " "The "livid" means "bluish-black" or m colour." Dltring an Epileptic attack there 1.S, of COltrse, obstruction to breathing as the of the contraction of the 1}wscles of and ltmbs. Consequently, in the early stages, face becomes as the Textbook tells YOlt ; theJl, 1j the 'J,s prolon:ged and the fltll effects of the obto breathzng reslllt, it becomes bluish-black or N. C. F.

Treatm e nt of F r ac tur e d Spine.

C. (Bristol) .-In a recent competition the patIent :was to be found by a tretcher team on hIS SIde with a fractured spine. Accordmg to the Textbook the treatment i ._ J. Roll the patient on to his back.

2. Warn him to lie still; cover warmly.

3 Bandage thighs, knees, legs, ankles and feet together

4. Send for a doctor.

5. Remove by means of a draw-sheet, made with poles and bandages.

Our team, however, proceeded as follows:-

1. Sent for a doctor.

2. Placed draw-sheet as far under patient as possible.

3. Rolled patient on to his back and automatically on to the draw-sheet.

4. Bandaged thighs, knees, legs, ankles and feet together.

The Judge followed the book method; but we suggest that the other method is to be prefen-ed for two reasons : -

1. Medical.aid should be sought immediately.

2. By J?lacmg the draw-sheet in position befor( movmg the patient a second moving is avoided

We appreciate your opinion.

111y opmwn 1S y.our team was foolish to tryout 'lts own pet theones 1n a Competition which wa s by the £nstructions of the Textbook, and was marked by a detailed sheet based on thesl instructions.

Frankly, I that for all first-aid purposes, the T.extbook method better, because it involves less d1,sturbance of the patient J' and I th£nk your point about ': sending fo; doctor" rather frivolous, especially as .tra1,ned first-mders should know something about thezr cases before they summon the doctor. · V. C. F.

In te res ting Case Reports.

By N. CORBET ilLA., :\1.B. , B.Chir. (Cantab), M.R.C.S., et<:., Commissioner-ill- Charge, Cent ral Area, 1 (Pnnce of\Yales) District, .].A .B CA E REPORT 49.-Th e Officer-in-Charge of No. (\Y. H. n:ith) :r'ur ing Division, reports th at m J last t Aid was efficiently rendered by. Amb.. 1 ter MISS Gloyer, who only joined the Bngade III November, 1930.

On her way to work , Miss Glover came acro s a who, in to jump orne piked railmgs, fell and Imp aled the calf of his riaht leg on a spike. \Vith the help of by tander , whom . sh.e borrowed a knife, carve and handkerchiefs, MISS .Glover cut up seam of trousers, applied a tourmquet to the femoral artery and dressed the wound "'he then arranged for transport bv car to hospItal, the a uthorities of 'vvhich highly commended her emergency treatment.

COillMENT.-Tlzz's report provides a favourable .on the usefulness of the Assocz'ation smce it tells lzo7.C' an Ambulance ister, 'W zthl11 a few months of taking her First Aid Certificate, sl(ccessflllly the ordeal of controlling arteria1 hae:norJ'Jzage lJZ the pre ence of a crowd, not 012e of whzch was able to rmder skilled ass/·stance. HTe must there/ore, to AmbulaJlce ister Glover our cordial 011 good work, well done under trying ClrCllJJlsta }tees.

Jobn Embulance G1l3elte

Bacillus T etani

By CHARLES E. WHITCHER, L.R.C.P. & .E., F.LS.G.

Mrs. Jones came to the rescue with a pair of tweezers and with a bowl of warm water cleansed the which was but slightly bleeding. Mrs. Jones, also, knowing the danger of wounds affected with earth and soil, like Queen Eleanor of old, applied her lips to the wound and sucked it, thereby doubtless, as evidenced by the sad sequence of events following, saved her husband from great danger-possibly saved his life.

We do not learn that the heroic queen suffered any ill effects from sucking the poison from the wound of King Edward; doubtless she had no ill-fitting false teeth, and possessed healthy gums.

But poor humble Mrs. Jones-no less heroicsucked from the wound in her husband's digit a deadly microbe-about 1/ 5,000 in. long-very slender-in appearance like a (-.) the rounded head being formed of the dangerous spore. Having gained entrance to the wo,!-nd. in her gum, the microbe (Bacillus Tetani), locally, produced poisons (Toxines) which, travellmg in the blood stream, became diffused through the whole system, and choosing as their resting place the motor cells in the spinal cord and brain, so irritated these cells as to put their reflex action into powerful play . The result of this was that some time between the fourth and eighth day of her husband's misadvanture, Mrs. Jones began to feel stiffness in the muscles of her neck, so that she was consequently unable to open her mouth widely; and she complained of her throat being sore when she attempted to swallow. She also felt, generally, far from being in her usual robust health. Mr. Jones was anxious; advised her to keep to her bed, and before going to his work secured the services of a neighbour to look after her. During the morning this friend wrote an urgent message to him, saying his wife had an attack of epilepsy. He hurried home, found in a state of convulsion, but came to the concluslOn that it was not epilepsy, as he had seen such cases which did not resemble his wife's condition, and she was not subject to epilepsy. He at once thought she was poisoned, and remembered a tin of rat poison he kept carefully in a cupboard. He at once sent for the doctor, and questioned her as to anything she had taken. She could think of nothing she had partaken of that could possibly cause her harm, and said she had not touched the tin containing the rat poison for weeks past.

It was some hours before the doctor arrived; the husband was naturally alarmed as the spasm

continued to occur with intense pain at inlervalsgetting as time drew on more and more frequent. When the doctor did put in an appearance he found her jaws, neck, trunk, legs and arms stiff, her back arched, the patient resting on her head and heels; her features expressing the greatest agony. After examination and taking all details into consideration, the doctor dismissed the idea of strychnine (in the rat mixture) poisoning. He asked had injured herself in any way; and the husband saId she had spoken of a sore gum, and after many further questions which threw no light on the matter, Mr. Jon es suddenly remembered the episode of his wounded hand. The result was the doctor took immediate steps to have the patient removed to hospital, where, it is t.o be hoped, Mrs. Jones made a good recovery-but it is very doubtful.

Interesting points to be recollected in this little story are: The danger of sucking poison from wounds; the deadly nature of the Bacillus Tetani, the virus of which is one of the most deadly poison known; the formation of toxines by bacteria; the selective affinity certain microbes have for certain tissues; bacteria are both deleterious in themselve and by the toxines they manufacture.

Had this case been one of epilepsy there would have been probably a history of previous attacks, bitten tongue, and long period of insensibility.

Had it been strychnine poisoning, the symptom would have been sudden, and the arching of the back a very early symptom, and the hand clenched.

POLICE FINAL.

The final of the Ambulance Competition for the Police of England, Wales and the Isle of Man will be held on February 19 at the Northampton Institute, Clerkenwell, E.c.

The Bilsthorpe Colliery Ambulance Challenge Cup will be held on May 7.

AN APOLOGY.

vVe very much regret that a number of new readers were unable to obtain copies of our January issue owing to the fact that it was sold out by the middle of the month.

We are increasing our print for February, but suggest that all new readers should become regular subscribers, thereby avoiding disappointment.

li'ebruary) 1932 Ulle St. 30bn Bmbulance Ga3ette

The Divisional Superintendent.

By R. 1. GARDNER, M.M., Cheltenham Corps. Author of"

The Divisional Secretary." (C ontinued.)

IlL - ON PARADE.

Your first Uniform Parade will give you an opportunity to use your sense of observation . While your senior N.C.O. is preparing the Division, note how things are done. Are they done correctly? Is the Division smart, or has a little drill been obviously neglected? Note how the men speak to their N.C.O .'s on parade. Do they give them their proper titles? Do they salute well, and whenever they should? [See to this. I t is very noticeable ou tside. Explain the reason for saluting at all.] Is proper respect paid to your Ambulance Officer and the Corps-SergeantMajor? Set them an example in this, in your relations with officers senior to you. If you are satisfied with what you are shown, say so. If not, explain tactfully where improvement must come in. You are not out to produce a highly-trained military party, but you must have discipline and smartness. Explain how the e things are closely connected with efficiency in First Aiel. The well-drilled unit is almost bound to be smart in its work, thus the respect and confidence of the general public is gained. By the way, be careful how you check faults. Remember, this is a little different from Army life, and you are dealing with a number of voluntary workers. First Aid and the transport of the sick and injured is our primary work. imilarly, do not allow your officers and N O.'s to tr trafe" men on parade in the reputed company sergeant-major's style. \Ve have to secure our end by other methods, which amount. to leading rather than driving. It should be unnece sary to r emind you never to be tempted to correct an officer on parade in front of the Division. Call him aside if nece ary. If by chance you find your N.C.O.'s need drill as much as the others, fix this up with the C.. M., if you have one, and do not feel equal to the task yourself, and get permission for an outsider, a Territorial N.C.O. or ex-Army man, to come and lend a hand. Again, First Aid first, but don't neglect some drill ! At Practice. - If your practice night is once a fortnight, change it to once a week. Fortnightly drills give rise to doubt as to " whether this is the week, or is it next week?" Arrange a plan for 'work with your urgeon, Officer, N.C.O.'s. [Do not forget the Surgeon in t.his. After all, he is your senior officer, and the instruction of the Division in First Aid, Home Nursing, etc., i really his province. ] Have an orderly officer or sergeant each week, ''' ho e duty will be to see that the practice starts on time, and, if required, can take t.he drill himself. Attend punctually and regularly yourself, but do not forget your role as Superintendent i to superintend. Let orne of the others do something. At the end of your first

practice, make it clear again that those who come late and stay for about half-an-hour do not get their mark for attendance. They are not entitled to it, and it is not fair to those who do stay the full time. If you propose to begin at 8 p.m., began it 8 p.m., and break off at 9 p.m.-then your men will know what to expect.

(a) RE-EXAMINATION.

Efficiency.-Every Divisional Superintendent will want his Division to be an tr efficient" one. An tr efficient" member is one who attends at least twelve drills during the year, attends or is excused from attendance the Annual Inspection, and who passes a re-examination each year, in addition to performing public duties to the satisfaction of his officers. Now these three events must be borne in mind and members warned of their approach. It is best to hold a re-examination prior to the Inspection , which should be in the first half of the year. Indeed, it is laid down in G.R., page 45 , para. 253, that the first re-examination must be held prior to July 3l. A second re-examination must be held in time to get the result in that year's Records, so that those who failed or were unable to attend the first get a second chance to qualify as (( efficient."

So, in consultation with your Divisional Surgeon, fix the date of your re-examination a month ahead, getting your Secretary to send in Form N/BR., requesting a re-examination be arranged for that date, at the same time sending out a letter to members, giving them ample time for practice. Remember that you are under exactly the same obligations as your men with regard to " efficiency ." For every three efficient years, the rank and file are awarded a ervice Badge, application for which you will sign, and at the end of fifteen such years Badges are replaced by a ervice Medal. (Please do not let it be called a long-Service medal-it is not that.) A bar i awarded for every five efficient years after the award of the medal. [Read up ec. XII. G.R. ]

(b) THE A NUAL INSPECTION.

Of thi , too, member mu t have adequate notice from you, so that application (in writing) for excuse may be received before the Inspection takes place. orne revision of drill, some inspection of uniform and equipment, and some brushing-up of First Aid '."ill be entailed. ee that your ecretary ha all his records done up to date , and brings them with In urance Policies, Regulations, Accounts, etc., on to the parade for the Inspecting Officer to e. ee also that the ecretary knows, in advance, what to expect in the way of a Parade tate (page 14, .f The Divi ional ecretary.") If it is left to you, fix your in pection for a ummer afternoon in a large open space, and permit the general public to witness it. Have everything, including the saluting-ba e for the march past, well planned beforehand.

The A nnual AI eet1:ng.-Your Annual Returns, B.F.'s 1, 3, and 5, have all to be completed by your Secretary, open for inspection (except B.F.5), signed by you and returned by the or sec0r:-d week in January. So about the thrrd m January is a good time to hold your Annual Busmess Meeting. In a way it may seem hardl):, w?rth while to hold such a meeting, when everythmg IS so highly organised as in the of the Brigade. Yet it certainly is worth while. Your Secretary has been instructed how to make a homemade duplicator to send out notices to secure a full attendance of officers, members and honorary members, how to take and read minutes, and how to prepare for the meeting (" Divisional Secretary," pages 10-12.) The Agenda must include the Minutes, Treasurer's Report, and the Secretary's Report of the year's work. As Superintendent, you will be expected to comment on these and remark on plans for the future. Here you. find an opportunity to express your appreclatlOn of the good work done, and fire the enthusiasm to continue. Welcome suggestions and criticisms on any topic affecting the Division, since this is the private members only chance to bring forward important matters. Certain stipulations regarding these meetings are laid down on pages 55 and 56 of General Regulations, which must not be overl?oked. Incidentally, this is, perhaps, the best hme of year for some kind of Social affair, dinner, dance, whist drive, etc., for the Division. Such an event is highly desirable, and might come up for discussion at your meeting. Equally desirable is a sumn:er excursion, even if it is only a motor-coach evenmg trip and a little supper, and / or, better still-a Camp. Camp, however, is too big a subject to discuss here.

Cadet News.

By MRS. TWEEDALE, A.R.R.C., J.P.

We are pleased to note that Cadet Units are increasing, and hope that members will continue until they are old enough to enrol in the parent Divisions. If Cadet Officers will arrange for classes, in addition to First Aid and Home Nursing, in the various subjects to be found in the Juvenile Manual, for which badges are given, they will find that they will retain the interest of the boys and girls, and the money from the sale of articles made will help the funds.

Now that the holidays are over, and classes settling down seriously to their work, many will be training for the various competitions, which will increase their efficiency in First Aid and Home Nursing.

Please send reports of competitions, etc.

The Cadets attached to the Bury Nursing Division held their Annual Party in Christmas week.

A short play from" The Mill on the Floss" by George Eliot, was given, followed by songs, etc.

The play was produced by the Cadets themselves, who

improvised the stage properties, dresses, and. lights The result was very pleasing. Games and clancmg followed.

Mrs. Kerr, J.P., the Lady Superintenednt, expressed Christmas greetings to all, and the singing of " Auld Lang Syne " brought. a yery enjoyable evening to a close.

The Roche Cadets held their Annual Christmas Party on December 17, in the Ambulance Drill Hall, which was tastefullv decorated.

There·were 230 present. Each Girl Cadet received a fan and each boy a handkerchief from the Christmas Tree.

The scene was a very gay and lively one. upper was served at the interval. Messrs Taylor's band played for dancing, musical mat, etc.

Dr. Carse and Dr. McMaster attended, and Dr. Carse, dressed as Father Christmas, uistributecl the balloons.

Everybody thoroughly enjoyed themselves

On Wednesday, December 23, four of the Cadets representing the Unit took the" Ship" round to houses of the sick children in the town, who were bemg attended by the District Nurses. Thirty-six children were presented with toys suitable to their age, ar:d ten poor were given parcels of groceries, and a piece of beef for Chnstmas.

Paper caps were also given to the children, and the Cadets felt that they had brought happiness to many homes.

They have received many nice letters of thanks from the parents, and the :latron of the urses' Home has written to thank them, ancl states that the Nurses have had many exciting accounts of the Cadets' visit.

Bristol Centre.

REPORT, 1930-31.

" The work of the Centre is keeping up its reputation for being a really active and live body, spreading a valuable knowledge of 'First Aid' throughout the local community," said Sir Percival \Vilkinson, K.C.M.G., C.B., ecretary-General of the Order.

The Chief Secretary of the Association writes: " I am very glad to know that the Bristol Centre has had such a successful year and that the new year has started so well."

The number of classes held during the year was 39. This is a considerable increase on the previous year, being composed as follows: 26 First Aid (13 males and 13 females) ; 12 Home Nursing (2 males and 10 females), and 11 Home Hygiene for women. In addition, 18 men passed in First Aid, being members of the Mercantile Marine.

The classes were composed as follows: Ladies' Schools, 5; Schools of Cookery, 2; M.V.T.C., 3 City Police, 2; Factories, 2; Education Committee, 14; Collieries, 1; Bristol Dock Authority, 2; t. John Ambulance Brigade, 5; Association, 3. The number of successfu l candidates was 491. 689 candidates sat for the series of Lectures. If they did not all sit for an examination, those who did not are better for the fact that they listened to the Lectures.

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The Annual Stretcher Competition was held at the Zoological Gardens in July last, and enthusiasm for the competition was unabated. A full report

St. 30bn (l3(l3ette

appeared in the local Press. A greater number of teams entered this year than last.

R. E. Bush, Esq., D.L., J.P. (Knight of Grace of the Order of t. John of Jerusalem), assured the members of the Association that they were doing a great social work. Some 40,000 people, he said, had received certificates during recent years. That was a wonderful effort.

The thanks of those interested were unanimously accorded to the Hon. ecretary, Mr. Egbert \Vebb, in conjunction with the Hon. Treasurer, Mr. W. G. Hawkins, with their band of willing helpers for the time and trouble involved.

The Committee deeply regret to record the passing of the following members during the year: R. Parker, J. S. Moore, J. Nash, and C. E. Beavis.

Subscriptions are now due and should be paid to the Hon. Treasurer, Central Chambers, 11, Small Street.

Review.

AN OUTLINE OF THE HUMAN BODY. By A. D. Belilios, M.B. , B (London), D.P.H. George Routledge & Sons. Price 3s. 6d. net.

This book has been written "for the use of elementary students," and is somewhat disappointing because the author ha made several mi takes in the statement of facts.

Thus, on page 72 we are told that the peritoneum lines "all the important organs" -a statement which is, of course, absolutely wrong.

In the description of the nose on page 117, the author claims that inspired air" passes successively through each of these three compartments" formed by the turbinates, which is a physical impossibility.

The cerebro-spinal fluid occupies the space between the arachnoid and pia mater, and not between the dura mater and the arachnoid, as described on page 146.

To make the subject clearer, the author draws numerous comparisons between the human body and subjects already well known to every reader. The construction and working of the body are thus shown to be very similar to those of a house.

In some places, however, he does not make himself clear enough. In the chapter on the Nervous System, we are not told the connection between the Cerebro-spinal and Sympathetic systems.

There are two appendices. The first contains instructions for the dissection of a rabbit, a frog, and a sheep's pluck; but there is no indication as to how the student may identify the various organs. The second appendix is a guide for use on a visit to th e Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons.

There are 62 well-drawn illustrations, a number of which could be improved by better annotation.

First Aid Men in Factories

By A. D. BUDD.

There is a growing recognition of the value which accrues to both employer and employee by the presence of trained first-aid men in factories.

In the Liverpool Division, one of the main lines of development during recent years has been the formation of Works Divisions. During the past seven years 10 such divisions have been inaugurated. It should be our endeavour to obtain the interest of those who are able to help us in the development of this industrial side of our activities.

As a representative of a firm which has been a pioneer in this direction, there are a few facts which I would commend to the consideration of those who are concerned with industrial organisations. As a general principle, it must be conceded that the presence of men who have qualified in such a course as that laid down by the St. John Ambulance Association must make for confidence under any of those emergencies which arise in factories and workshops, and not only in such as call for the exercise of the particular training in ambulance work.

It is a common fact of experience that incidents which in themselves are quite trivial do give rise to a measure of panic and disorganisation, which may have quite serious results. There can be no doubt that in these circumstances the presence of men who have been disciplined by the training which the St. John Ambulance Brigade offers must exercise a reassuring effect in such emergencies.

For instance, in the case of fire, the first consideration in any organisation would be the orderly and safe exodus of the employees. To that end, it is generally arranged that certain of the employees should be detailed for the control of this operation, and the works Ambulance Division immediately provides the nucleus for such an arrangement.

It might also be claimed that from the individual point of view, the kind of training which a member of this Brigade receives cannot but be beneficial in its effect by increasing' his capacity for the discharge of the ordinary duties of the concern by which he is employed.

It has been truly said that a man may be judged by the manner in which he spends his leisure. If by encouragement from the employer a man can be persuaded to acquire the knowledge and practical ability that the St. John Ambulance Association demands, is it not obvious that his standard of efficiency and general measure of reliability must be considerably increased to the benefit of the organisation by which he is employed?

Those who have the control of men who are employed on machinery are aware that the greatest measure of efficiency cannot be expected until the natural fear of accidents is overcome. In spite of the protection which is afforded, accidents will happen-sometimes through the fault of the employee, and sometimes through circumstances which are unavoidable. That possibility is always, more or less, present in the minds of the employees. and it is not possible to measure the beneficial psychological effect when it is known that there is at hand first-aid men whose help can be relied upon in case of need.

When an accident does occur, it is only natural that some measure of panic should be engendered, and that there should be a generally unsettling effect upon the employees in the vicinity. It is therefore in the interests of all concerned that this effect should be dispelled, and this can only be done by employers of labour ensuring that accidents are quickly and efficiently dealt with.

It is generally the case that in such emergencies there are always good-intentioned people present ready to offer assistance, but in such circumstances good intentions are not sufficient, and, indeed, they may prove positively dangerous.

Illustrations in this connection could be multiplied of cases of accidents of which the Medical Officer has testified that life has been saved through the work of the trained ambulance man, who has been able to render that first-aid without which the case would have proved fatal before the doctor's arrival, or who has been able to prevent such treatment by inexperienced helpers, which would have seriously complicated the case.

It is gratifying to note than an increasing number of factories have their own welfare organisations, and in such instances they may be inclined to the view that the presence of trained ambulance men in the works is not a necessity. This is a serious fallacy. In any case, time must elapse before an employee can be removed to the Welfare Department after an accident, and it is in that period that the trained man proves his worth. When an accident takes place, it is not always wise that the natural desire to hasten the unfortunate person to the Welfare Department should be indulged in. Only a man who understands the principles of " first aid" is able to resist that very natural haste, which would lead to serious complications, if not fatal results.

The recent legislation to enforce the installation

of first-aid outfits in factories and workshops is a great step forward, but in itself is not sufficient, and some indication of the legislation which may be expected in the future may be found in the fact that, in making their returns to the Home Office, Medical Officers are asked to state whether such outfits are under the charge of a person trained in first-aid principles.

There are other directions in which it has been found that the Ambulance man is proving his value. His training makes it almost second nature for him to observe simple mishaps, which would not be reported but for his insistence.

Some indication of the value which is placed upon this training by other employees may be illustrated by the evidence of the numerous instances in which first-aid men's opinion is sought with regard

t? som.e minor ailment which may have no connechon Wlth the work in which the person is engaged, and as a result of such informal consultation the sufferer has been led to take professional ad vice before the trouble has taken upon itself serious proportions.

It may be argued that up to this point I have only the employees' point of view, and It may well be asked of what interest this is to the employer of labour. It should be pointed out, if the employer is not prepared to conSIder thIS matter purely from a humanitarian standpoint and for the purpose of giving the worker a sense of security and confidence in his work, the case for the presence of trained men in factories and workshops demand consideration when based the lower grounds of expediency and financial mterest.

In matters of industrial welfare and efficiency we have moved too far in these days to doubt

but that it is always to the benefit of the employer to avoid sickness with its consequent absenteeism and its ever-widening effect in general disorganisation.

There is a further point, as the illustrations already referred to clearly stress, that but for the work of the first-aid man the employer would have been involved in the question of adequate financial compensation to the injured employee.

The development of the work of the St. John Ambulance Brigade in the Liverpool district has been mainly due to the interest of certain firms in the formation of \Vorks Divisions, and if other employers of labour could be convinced of the usefulness of the work, their interest would go a long way in the encouragement of their employees to take up the study of It first -aid."

The point might be stressed that in industrial organisa tions which are not large enough to form an Ambulance Division of their own, the employees could be encouraged to take up this work in existing Division. One sometinle meet an employer of labour who i sufficiently interested in the welfare of his employees to consider establishing a \\Telfare Department, but for the fact that his bu ines does not permit the carrying of either the personnel or the expense. It might be suggested to such that the work which he is anxious to carry out could be met in part if he would see to it that a number of his employees were encouraged to take up first-aid work.

I am convinced that the be t way to beget loyalty from those we engage in our factorie and workshops is to sati fy them that the employers are interested in schemes for their welfare ano protection from accidents during the hours of employment.

Colonel Sleeman, C.M.S., C.B:E., M.V.O., Chief Commissioner Brigade Overseas, and ;\lrs. Launcelot Dent, A.R.R.C., Commandant-m-Chief NurSing Division (Overseas) and the Centenary Overseas Contingent.

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Empire First Aid Competitions.

Team Test (Men).

CA R D OF I NSTRUCTIONS.

Yo u fou r a r e walking a long a q u iet co u ntry l ane a n d have j ust seen a t r ain entering a t u nnel, when you suddenly hear a crashing noise and rea lise an acci dent has occurred Time 3 p.m. Weather fine a n d very hot. You k n ow the nearest cottage and station are a mile away. No one else is in sight. Render First Aid.

Time allowed 24 minutes, beginning when you receive this card .

Warning at 18 minutes.

T he Judge will only give such information as your examination entitles you to.

STAGING OF TEST.

Scena is a railway cutting showing the mouth of 11 tunnel. Proj ecting from the tunnel is the last portion of the train showing' the guard's To the extreme right is a platelayer's hut, and m the centre of the set is an old sleeper placed on the side of the railway track, and lying prone across it is the guard of the train.

At a given signal the fireman of the train will appear and inform the team that he is going to the signal box, a quarter of a mile, to notify accident.

NOTE FOR JUDGE

Guard's face made to look white. Dark red mark through left eyebrow. Chalk marks over area of right scapula, cork over left clavicle and right scapula. F irst Aid haversack and red and green £l ags in guar d's van.

T hree or four 6 ft. poles, several 2 ft. sticks , odd lengths of strin g, t wo sacks with corner s cut, and c an of water to be fo u nd in platelayer 's h u t.

I NJURIES

Fracture of ri ght scapula, l eft clavicle" l eft ribs , and conc u ssion, with cut eyebrow.

DETAILS OF TEST.

Hasten to patient

Warning shout to keep still No.4 to instruct a bearer to protect line

With red fia a from guard's van

Ensure thereOare no passengers. (judge: Empty train.)

Ensure no danger from wreckage falling. (judge: No)

Look for and obtain first aid haversack from guard's van

Speak to patient. (judge: No response)

Car efu lly remove sleeper f rom under patient ,

Ascertain if patient is breathing. (judge: Yes)

Marks 2

Max. Marks

Ascertain if any hamlOrrhage is viSIble (Judge: No) 3

Ascertain if any deformity is visible (judge: No) 3

Ascertain colour of face. (judge: Pale) 2

Ascertain character of pulse. (judg e : Qmck and weak) 2

Ascertain character of re piration. (judge: Shallow) 2

Ascertain if eyes respond to touch. (Judge: No) 2

Ascertain if pupils respond to light. (judge: No) 2

Ascertain if pupils are equal (judge: Yes) 2

Ascertain temperature of skin. (judge: Cold) 2 (The Firemall, represellted by Judge, arrives minutes after accldent, and says IS going to SIgnal box t mile away to notify aCCldcllt.)

No.4 to ask Fireman to 'phone for Doctor. (judge to sav lat.er Doctor is out)

No.4 'to ask Fireman to 'phone also for Ambulance. (A rrives 12 minutes later)

No.4 to send a bearer to look in platelayer's hut for anything useful

Protect patient's head from sun

Examine patient before turning

Head and face. (judge: TV O'lllld of left eyebrow)

Ascertain character of hremorrhage. (Judge: Dark red)

Ascertain if wound is obviously dirty. (judge: .Yo)

Iodine ov,,-u fingers and 'wound

\Yith due protection of eye

Ascertain if any irregularity in wound. (judge: No)

Firm pad and bandage over wound

Both upper limbs. (judge: Nil)

Both collar bones. (judge: .Har/wi irregularity of left)

Both shoulder-blades. (judge: Marked irregularity of right)

Both lower limbs. (jlldge: Nil)

Spine and pelvis. (judge: Iv'1!)

Lay sacks close up to patient's back

Gently turn patient on to sacks

Keep head low and on right side

Undo clothing at neck, chest and waist

Undo braces at back and

Now examine sternum and ribs. (judge: Irregt,Zarity of seventh and eif:,hth left ribs)

Examine abdomen. (judge: NtZ)

Pad 2 ins. X 4 ins. in left armpit

Bring both upper limbs close down to the sides

With special care of the left

Broad bandage round both arms and chest

Broad bandage round both forearms and pelvis

Co l d water continously on head

Keep body warm

Careful watch for any change in patient's condition

Pass poles through sack

Method of transport (e1ther on stretcher, or ensuring rigidity of improvised stretcher wzth transverse pieces) up the embankment (head first)

Loading into ambulance

Report to House Surgeon at hospital. (Fracture of rig ht scapula, le]t clavicle, left nbs, and concussion, wzth cut eyebrow)

General promptness and efficiency

Priory for Wal es.

HEADQUARTERS, Priory House, 4, Cathedral Road, Cardiff.

BRIGAD E NEWS.

Appointmen ts, December, 1931. The follu\\ mg appollllmcnLs, promotlOl1S, resignatiolls ,mel nc\\' Divisions havc been appro\'ed oy the Commissioncr for \\'ales and confirmed by the Am Oulance Committee :CORPS SURGEONS. Carmarthenshire Centre.

1>!\'lsiol1;ll Ehys Paton, :\1 R L.H.C.J'., Ll'lnelh Cnrps 2H II ;)1 Monm.outhshire Centrc. 1)1\ iSIOIl,d Surgeon Guy \Y1l1iam 1 'an y, .;\I.I{ .l .s., L.I{ ('.1 '., Wales Border Corps. '.!.7.1 J .3 1 CORPS SECRETARY. Borough of Newport Centre.

l)i,]slonal Supenntcndent JI enr\' lharles \\'ortlly, ;\c\\jlurL (:'IOll) Corps 12 31 CORPS TREASURER. Glamorgan County Centre.

I )i, isiollcll Cll,trlcs E BCIlJilll1 ill U\,llli \ alley Corps 31.1 '.!..31 CORPS INSPECTORS OF STORES. G lamorgan County Centre.

DJ\ J'->Iunal ')upenntt nc/enl \\'Jllicll1l Jcll11Co.; nry<tllt. L1yllll \ alley COlpS '.!.I 12

I )i, io.;iollal Superilltendenl \\'tll i.llll Ceorge Cach, allader, l'ontypri<1d Corps Borough of Newport Centrc. Corps Secrclary j oseph Hdrbel, 0:c\\port ('lIon) lurps. '.!.3 1 I. DIVISIONAL SURGEONS. City of Cardiff Centre.

.0.dunlun \lurgan Le\\ls, \1 H. H (Lund), \11{ (' S (E ng ). L 1U I' (Land.), l'ardiJt Eml'J"gel1l), 2'Jursll1g l)1\i'->Jon. '.!.1'.!. 31 Carnarvonshire Centre.

johll l{eay, ;\1 B, B S , Llanchldno 1)1\'lslOn 10 12.31. Carmarthenshire Centre.

William Dil\ Id \\,il1iams :'1 H C S, L H ('.1 '., Burry 1'urL and L'emhrc\ '1'o\\n lVlonrnouthshire Centre.

1 hOll1 dS ])ermot \ \'yon Fryer, M K C L l{ t'.1 '., 13 h, \berg d \·cnny 1)1\'Jsio11 2H.ll:H. DIVISIONAL SUPERINTENDENTS. City of Cardiff Centre.

.\mbul'll1cc Officer George \\'ashingtoll :\ltlleI, Canliti CIty DIvision 1 12 .3 1 Carmarthenshire Centre.

Corporal Evan H.obert Jones. C\\I11gwill Dl 1'->1011. I G l am.organ County Centre.

Ambulance OUlce!' Thomas \\,illiam \nsley , Ffaldau lnslitutc and Division. -I: I

LADY DIVISIONAL SUPE R INTENDENTS. G l amorgan Co u nty Centre.

Lady .\mbulancc Ofhcer \Jicc Eliza l\Jarmcnl, l\Ull,\ \ all ursing Pi\ision. 30 11.31.

.\mbulance Sister Hilda Ma.y johnson, Ffalclau InstItute and G,U\\ ursing j)i\ isioll 9.31 AMBULANCE OFFICERS. Carmarthenshire Centre.

I 'nvaLe Leslte Collins, Cwmg\\ ili Division I 1.31

G l arn o rga n County Centre.

Corporal john Rees, Ffaldall Institutc and Can, /)1\ isioll. 4.11.3l.

NlTRSING OFFICER.

Glamorgan County Centre. lkUy':\i<ldo( Bryant. Ffaldau Institutc and Carw • 'llLLJ1g DlVlsion. 31.1231.

CADET SUPERINTENDENTS (Supernumerary )

Glamorgan County Centre.

Cadet Oniler I{ecs Thomas Da"ies, Cefn (nbbwr Dl\'islOn. lH 11 31 Monmouthshire Centre.

Scrgean t Joscph Proberl Pnce, BI<lencl\'on Vi d::ilUll. 21 1131

LADY CADET SUPERI Monmouthshire Centre.

Lad). Cadet Ofhcer ElIzabeth \nn I.JOll typool ;\urslIlg Divi'iiOll 3 CADET OFFICERS.

Glamorgan County Centre.

Corporal CYril Da\ icl, Ccfn Cnbb\\ r DI\ ISI011 It) 1 Private Elias Da\ ic , DJ\ision 1 '.1131. Monmouthshire Centre. lorporal 1hOJl1<ls I) et \It s, Blaen l\ on ])j iSIOJ1 1 11 3 I. RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED WITH REGRET. City of Cardiff Centre. 1)j\' ision,tl Thoma \\'allacc, ,\1 B Lh B, CardiH Emcrgcllc \ .\ lI1"illlg ])1\ iSlOn I -C;lalTIorgan County Centre. 1)1 \'lSlOn,,1 :-'UPITlI1tCIlc\Cllt .\Irs E \\ 'Jllt,lllls, C\\llla\'oll '\ llr:-'ll1g DJ\ ISIOI1 11 l. DI\ ISIONS REGISTERED. Carmarthenshire Centre. 1'\\'11 i>i\ision. :2..J. l:2:11 Glamorgan County Centre. l;t!fdCh l.o h - urSIIlg 1) 1\ i";Jon 11 .\ CISOll .:--, IIrslng \)1 \ ISlon 1() I'.!. 31 CADET DIVISIONS REGISTERED. Breckllockshire Centre. .\I'l'JLrd\(, (il III I)j\ision. 1512.:11 Glamorgan County Centre. 1 afls \\ ell ddct ])n iSlon 731. \1 ,\(,s111.1 rLl\Cl;.!; ;:\ II r..,1 ng ( ,1 del 1h\'lsJoll 12 31. INTEREST.

Record Year's \Vork Reyie\\ ed. The EIght ]{ Oll the E,trl of Plymouth rect'I\"ed a Illost lonllal \\ClcOIlle 011 assuming as at the deferred meetIngs ur the Chapter and Craml of the I'riory. held III the CouIlcil Ch,llnber. City 11all, CtIJ'dill, 011 s'.'ltunhn', 1)cu:'ll1her HI Chapter ilssemhil:d 1t 1:2 nUOll, dlld. III lllL' ahscIlI t' of the Chaplain, Callon j. \ L{'\\ IS. \ IC.tr of Cardin. Oille).tted. In submitting his It'pult .1'-> H.l·gl'->trdr. \11. Edmund L. Ilann made rden I1Le to the great 10 ..; the I'riol,\, had sllstal11ed sinct' Chap1.L'r last met by tlw death ,)f H'crbE'rt n. \\" LeWIS. I\: B 1:.. , ;Illel a appointcd to consider thL IH'cess.\ry cllTangC1l1Cnts (or a suitahlc form of Illcmoricll to t.he lir'->t l'rinL lpal and COlllfor \\ .tles. \ st,ltemcnL 011 Lht financial POSltlO1l of tlw I 'non' \\ ,ts ll1.tde by the Treasurer. Colonel I E :'1. I ,inrlsay, C \\ 1\0 repor'tetl that the loss on the working of the Pnon' for the YCdr 193() \\ as s!Jghth les..; than thal of the prl<ious l\\ch-e months, dltJ;Ollgh thc amount.s rccei\'ec\ from donations and subscnpttoIb \lcre. unfortunate!\ 10\\ cr. l:ratitlldc \\ as record cd for thl' ,!!,eI1et"Ous grant of [rom the i\lincrs' \\" e!fMl' Fund, witholll \\ hich the dn clOplllL'llt of the :\lolor \m bulancc Tran-.;port Ser\Jce \\'onld h;t\'e been impossible. In proposmg the adoption l)f the acc()unts for Lt hope \I,IS l'Xpn.:osst'd that a Jlllkr lllC,Lsure of lin,lllcial support \\'uuld ell,lbk' tht' Priory to reduce its o\'enlrait of o\'e1' £5,000.

The Report of the Almoner, Yiscount i'redegar, C.B.E., who was unavoidably absent owing to indisposition, was presented hy nr. S. Glalwillc Morris, and unanimously adopted.

:'lr. D M. E\"ans Be\"an was elected to fill the vacancy in the office of Trustee of the Priory held by the lat'e Right Hon Thoma5 Richards

The Sub-Prior entertained the members to luncheon $lt the Angel Hotel, where the guests included: The Lord 1Iayor of Cardiff (Alderman C. \V 1\Ielhuish), the l\farquess and :l\Iarchioness of Bute, the Hon. John H. Bruce, Colonel H. E. 1\1. Lindsay, C.B., Colonel ir J. .\ . Bradney, CR., l\Ir. Edmund L. Hann, illr. Hugh ill. Ingledew, Lieut .Colonel V. Bickerton Edwards, c.n.E., Dr. S. Glanville l\1orris, Professor George Knox, Dr. David Rocyn Jones, C.B.E., i\1r. D. ::\1. Evans Bevan, i\1ajor A. V. nderson, 1\LB., eh.B., Captain T. E. Richards, ?llr. C. T.. Hurry

ards,

Bruce, Profess

Riches, Mr. A.. G. E. J. Fudge , 1\1r. W J. Canton, and ?I'lr. E. D. Jones.

The Lord Mayor opened the proceedings of Grancl Committee with an adclress of welcome to the represen tati ves from the \'arious Centres, whom he congratulated on the value and development of the Priory 's work. Among those present, in addition to Chapter, were: Captain J. 11cLeocl Carey, O.B.E., 11r. C. S.l\Iason, 1\1r. T. E. Smith, Sir \Villiam Davies, Captain W. H. C. LJewellyn, Dr. \V. Edmund Thomas, O.B.E., 1\1r G. J. Rowlands , Mr. J. J. Dunlop, Dr. S. Hamilton, wh. Daniel Daniel, Mrs Bickerton Edwards, Mrs Cornelius Griffiths, Lieut.-Colonel D Waits l\Iorgan, M P ., D.S.O., Mrs. Bevan Llewellyn, Sir Henry E. E. Philipps, Bart ., N[r. G. F Forsdike, O.B E., Mr. J. Lloyd Edwards, l\1rs. Canton, Lieut.-Colonel C. G. ColeHamilton, C.l\I.G., D.S.O. (Commissioner, Brecl<nockshire Centre), 1\1r James A. \Vilson, O.B.E. (Commissioner, City of Cardiff Centre). Dr. J. M. \Vilson (Commissioner, Aberdare Centre); Sub-Commissioners Captain F. P. Robathan , 1.('., ::Ylajor W. Owen Evans, 1tl.B E , flIr. Lemuel Jones, l\Ir. F. R. Hortop, Captain Arthur Seaton, Mr. Hugh S. Cann, Mr. George Payne, Mr. J. H. Davies, Captain S. T. Beard, O.B. E and Mr. \V. H. ones; Staff OffIcers B. E. MaberIy, J. 1. Pepperell, D. J ones, David Evans, W. H Fisher, D. C. Williams, H. Goddard, A. L ucas, G. J

February, 1932

Rowlands, G. H. elms, \\ '. Llan.'s, I I and I ) Thomas : Corps Superintendents 1\ Blandford, C. I·: Palmcr, Emrys James, T. \\ illiams, G. 11. B. James, 1\. Davies, R. Hewer, S Jones, \V. E Abraham, john I{icharcis, V H Johnson , and Lady Corps Superintendent ';\ l iss \ Fletcher: Corps Surgeon Dr. D . W ashington Evans

The Earl of Plymollth thanked the Lorcl l\Iayor for hi warm welcome ancl for the support a t a 11 times given by the Corporation of Cardiff in the development of the Priory's \\'ork. His Lordship said that the Order of St. John, as the oldest religious Order of Chivalry in e"'(istence to -day, occupied an exalted position in Lhe traditions of the country, while its modern clc\'elopments had given It pre-eminence among charitable organIsations. J Ie considered it was highly satisfactory and a tribute to all concerned that the acti\'ities of each Dep a rtment har! been increa ed; and he felt that there was an assured

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future of s till further expansion" ith a continuance o[ the pu blie support which was essential to progress.

The Marchioness of Bute, D B .E., prescnte(l a s LlteIl1Cnt on the MedIcal Comforts Depots operating 111 \Vales, "l!tch re\'caled that 3,5H I mcdicaL reqUlsi tcs and in vahd comforts had been iss ued on loan c.1 urillg th e year 1930 , and Lad y pointed out that ,-;uch a statement cmphasi'-;ecl nol only the valuc of the scheme, buL the need for SImi lar provisions in all to\\ ns and villages.

Regret was expressed at the illness of the llonorary Director of Ambulance , Sir Leolin Forestier - \Valker, Bart ., 1\ 1 P., in whose absence the Deputy Commissioner for , ,yales, Mr. A. C. E j. Fudge, gave it rC'port on the Amhll lance Department, which showcd that thc re,-;ults for 193(J constituted a new record: 12,886 students having qualified for efficiency awards in First Aid and the allied subjects, ,md the strength of the Brigade having risen to R,66-l memhers, including 1,807 Cadets. I he Motor Am bulanee Transport Service extended dunng the twelve 1110Illhs by the stationing of cars at CYJl1lller, I3r)'n and 'oula rdulais, and 5,497 cases were carried in the Pnory Ambulances involving an aggregate mileage of l 08,2-!9.

The J-!on. J ohn H. Brncc, Principal Secretary and Commissioner for Wales, in the course of hls address, Look thc o p portuni t y of giving a retrospect of past aclivities, a

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stocktaking of the existing situation, and a review of possible 1l1les of future development. He enumerated tlle 'a rious opportunities there \\ere for continued pioneering work, while emphasising the neeci for e"tal)lishing the most cordial within the Order ihdf antI \\ ith the public bodies it contacts.

lIIr. H. Ingledew proposed a vote of tha nks to tIle Sub-Prior for presiding, a'nd said it was (1 great privilege to be allmyed to express, on behalf of Grand Committee, its sincere appreciation of his (1cceptance of the appointment of Sub-Prior, which " 'as particularly appropriate (1nd pleasing in view of the late Earl of l'h'll10uth's intimate connection "ith the establishl1lent of the Priory. Supported oy Colonel H. E. :\1. Linusay, C.13., and Colonel D. Watts J\Iorgan, D.S .O., ::\I.P., on behalf of the mining commul11ty, the "ote was unanimously carried; and in responding Lonl Plymouth said he woul(l shive to emulate the wonderful example set by his father, exerting all the energy in his power to further and assist the wQrk of the Priory for \Yales

CENTRE REPORTS. Carrnarthenshire Centre. n intert:'sting prec;entation was recently made at the Llanelly Rural Central ,chool, "", hen the :"Iayoress \\' Powell Ree ) hanued to ::\liss H.achcl Davies, a memher of the staff, a Vellum of Thanks awarded by ChapterGeneral of the Order for special services in connection \\ ith the work of the Priory for \Vales.

The Headmaster (Captain Brinky Evans. ::\1.C .) presided anu l\Ir. E. D. Jones, Commis::;ioner for the County, explained that ::\Iiss Davies was rec;ponsible for the translation from English to \\'elsh of two text books, " A Preliminary Course of First Aid" and" A Preliminary Course of Home These translations were undertaken bv the Priory with the approval of Headquarters, chiefly at the instigation of nlr. Han Ab Owen Edwards, who IS taking steps to interest a large number of the 33,000 members of Urdcl Gobaith Cymru in Ambulance work.

DENBIGHSHIRE CENTRE.

The Chirk Division was inspected on Saturday, December 12, in the local Drill Hall by the County Commissioner, Dr. C. E. Salt, assisted by the Divisional Surgeon. ::'lajor T. Hampson, M.C., M.B. Staff Officer David Jones was in charge of the parade, and an excellent First Aid display was given under the command of Sergeant John Harris

The inspection was followed by a competition in which four teams took part; and the prizes, which were presented by Dr. Hampson, were awarded to the captains of the first and second teams, viz., Privates Ivor Turner and Charles Davies, respectively.

The Commissioner presented Warrants of Appointment to Sergeant George Higginson, Sergeant John Harris and Corporal William E. Jones, congratulating them on their promotion and making special reference to the many years of loyal and efficient service of Sergeant Higginson. Certificates and awards were afterwards distributed to the successful members,

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.Abertridwr Division's Success.

The Windsor Colliery Abertridwr Division were successful in the 11th Annual Competition in connection with the Rhymney Valley Ambulance League, held in the Rescue Station, New Tredegar, where nineteen teams competed.

A large number of representative colliery owners were present, and Mr. T. B. Fisher presided.

The prizes, which were given by the Trustees of the Rhymney Valley Rescue Station, were distributed by Mr. J. Shenton; Superintendent A E. Gordon receiving the silver cup on behalf of the team, which included Corporal H. Hewer, Privates B. Fudge, J. Matthews, D. Foxhall and C, Cavanagh.

1\11'. H ladley, H.M. Inspector of Tines, proposed a \'ote of thanks to the Trustees of the l{escue Station, and expressed pleasure at belllg among \mIHlI(lll cc workers. Gratdul reference was made to tile Il1ddatigahl<.' \\orl, of the Secretary, i\lr.\\'alter I'rice Presentation to Cilfynydd Doctor. An interesting ceremony was performed at the Cilfynyc1d Girl.' School Oll Saturelay, December 19, when the Cilfynyt1d Joint , \mbulan ce Classes held a lea and whist drive, at which the presenldtion of an accident rasc was made to Di\ isional Surgeon l)r. Tudor \\'llli a111-, for hiS \'ery ablP and successful serVlCes as lecturer and Il1structor fn the absence of Sub-Comml';sloner Captain\rthur Seaton, Councillor ,\ Seynwur presided; and :\[rs Jordan in 111dking the present<ttton, remarked that she felt highly honoured at bel11g i1l\'itecl to perform thIS ceremony. The number of people present was to he]' suffjcient indication of the high regard in which the cloctor',; sen ices were huld in the locality. Dr. \Yilliams, in responding, thanked the classes ancl all present for their beautiful gift, and salel what he treasured IllOst was the kJl1d feelings and regard shown tll llilll on this OlCi.l'ilOn Dr Duris \\'i11iams, in distributing certificates to the successful pupils, saiu that the IOO per cent. Sllccess was proof enough that mbulanct' work in this distnct was in eJ1iciellt

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Royal Visit to Treorchy.

Through the kind ofllces of the lIon \V \\ \sto1', Assistant Secretary to the Pilgrim Trust Funcl, tht' Priory was given an to arrange an .\lllhulance (\em01i stration in connection WIth II H ll. PrIllCe three days' tour of South \Vales. ,\ccordlngly on Friday, December 18, a contingent of 6() ambulance men, nurses, and cadets in the Upper Rhonclda Corps were in attendance, l111der the command of the Commi<.;sioner, Captain Taliesin E. H.icharcls; a.ncl a di-,play of the tre,ltment of yarious accident cases was gi\'en, to the expressed satLfaction of the Princt.', who was conducted rouncl bv the Principal Secretary and CommissJOllcr lor \\ 'a les and ,\ 110 also inspected one of the Priory's l\Iotor .\mbnlance Cars, in which he was particularly interested. Support for Ynyshir Cadets.

An interesting function was held on Saturday, December 5, when the annual awards were distributed to the Ynyshir Ambulance and Cadet DIvisions in the presence of a large gathering. Councillor D. Jones presided, supported by Centre Surgeon Dr. l\I. C. O. Hurly and Corps Superintendent T. Evans. A pleasing ltem of the programme was the presentation of a \Varrant of Appointment to the Chairman as President of the Ynyshir Cadet Di,'islOll, which was made by Dr. Hurly, who thanked Councillor Jones for the splendid interest taken by him in the movement, and expressed the hope that other public men would emulate his example.

The awards were handed to the successful memhers bv Councillor Jones, who, in the course of his remarks, said he proposed to arrange a football match, the proceeds of which would be devoted to the Cadets.

NEWS IN BRIEF.

On the initiative of lVIr. 1 C A. Hodson, a Serving' Brother of the Order, the Central vYales Division of the Great Western Railway, of which he is Secretary, has presented a handsome shield to " Yr Urdd" for annual Ambulance competition; and a number of teams are preparing to compete in Machynlleth next year.

The Priory has undertaken, in collaboration with the Glamorgan Branch of the British Red Cross Society, to assist the COllnty Controller, Colonel A. W. Sheen, C. B.E., T.D., M.S., in organising a V A.D. ball in Cardiff on February 3, tickets for which may be obtained from Priory House at 78 Gd. each.

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Edited by Peter Cheyney

Vol. 5, No.3. MARCH, 1932.

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CONTENTS.

Editorial , , Talks on First Aid Competition Work

The St, John Ambulance Brigade News Interesting Case Reports Firs t Aid Queries

Prob lems in First Aid "

Some Hints on Prophylaxis

The Divisional Superintendent.

Extract from County Commissioner H. V. nIiller's Official Report

The St, John Ambulance Brigade Overseas Pneumonia .. . . .. "

Review '.

Brigade Appointments

Prio ry for Wales

CH ANCERY OF THE ORDER, ST, JORN'S GATE, LONDON, E.C.

A1 arch, 1932

Police Natio n a l First Aid C ompetition.

, The Eliminating Competitions for the It Pim " Challenge Cup for annual competition by members of the Police Forces of England, \ Vales and the I Ie of Man who are holders of the First Aid Certificate ?f the St. John Ambulance Association were held In January,

teams, representing the nine Police D!stncts, competed at the following Ln:,erpoo1, Darlington, Doncaster, Birmingham, Bnghton, Exeter, Swansea, and London,

The local arrangements for the eliminating competitions were carried out in each district by a committee of Chief Constables.

The Final Competition was held at the Northampton Polytechnic, Clerken\vell, London, E.C., on February 19 The Judges were: For the Team Test, Captain A. C. \Vhite Knox, M.C., M.B., of London; and for the Individual Tests, ]. Jenkins Robb, O.B.E., .M.D., of Bourneville.

The following teams competed :-Lancashire Constabulary (No, 1 District); Scarborough Borough Police (No.2) ; Yorkshire (\Vest Riding) Constabulary (No.3); vVolverhampton Borough Police (No.4); Great Yarmouth Borough Police (No.5) ; West Sussex Constabulary (No, 6); Plymouth City Police (No.7); Monmouthshire Police (No.8); Metropolitan Police (" X II Division) (No.9).

The Competition was closely followed throughout the day by a large number of police and their friends from London and the Provinces.

At the conclusion of the competition the result was announced by Major-General Sir Percival vVilkinson, Secretary-General of the Order of St. John , as follows:-

Police Forces. Marks Obtaitted. Team Individual Test. Tests. Total 1. Monrnouthshire 211 206 417

2. \Volverhampton 198 211t 409i

3. Scarborough 182 203 385

4. Lancashire 200 180" 380t

5. West Sussex 193 161 354

6. West Riding 177 173t 350i-

7. Metropolitan 168 182 350. Great Yarmouth 167 179l 346t

9. Plymouth... 163 151 314Maximum marks obtainable 220 240 1-60

The challenge cup and prizes v.ere presented by the Right Hon. ir Herbert Samuel, the Horne Secretary.

Among those present were: Major The Hon. Oliver Stanley, Parliamentary Under Secretary for Home Affairs; Lieut-Genera1 Sir Aylmer HunterI

HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM

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Weston, Chancellor of the Order of St. John; MajorGeneral Sir Percival Wilkinson, Secretary-General of th e Order; Major -General Sir John Duncan, Chief Commissioner, St. John Ambulance Brigade ; Lady P errott, Lady Superintendent-in-Chief, St. John Ambulance Brigade; F. A. Newsam , Esq ., C. B. McAlpine, Esq. , and J. H Burrell , Esq., Home Offic e; Lieut.-Colonel Sir Hugh Turnbull, Commission er of Police of the City of London ; Major M. Tomlin, Metropolitan Police ; H. D. Morgan , Esq . , Chief Constable, Metropolit a n Polic e ; F . A. Abbott , Esq. , Chief Constable, Metropolitan Police ; G Abbiss, Esq., Chief Constable, Metropolit a n Police the Chief Constables of Devon , Durham , W est Sussex, ' Scarborough, Plymouth , Cardiff , and West Riding of Yorkshire, Stoke-on-Trent, a nd Great Y a rmouth ; Colonel R C. Bingham , Secretary of the Order; Capt. A. \V Cahus a c, Chief Secretar y St. John Ambulance Associ a tion; D . G. Mont eith , Esq. , Competition Secret a ry , St. John Ambula n ce Association.

Talks on First Aid and Competition Work.

By A. T. LAKIN, M.B.

(b) A R RA N GING THE T EA) I.

( Co nt i nu ed.)

The vital point in arrangin g a t eam for comp etition work is the choice of a leader, and s o much depends upon this choice that it will b e worth while to consider the duties and qualifications of a l ead er.

(1) The duti es of a leader a re obviously" to lead ," but there are many ways of leading , a nd the b es t wa y is to sa y " Come on ," not " Go on " ; to guid e, not govern; to pilot, not command Sha k esp ea r e sums it up splendidly when he says :What thou wilt , Thou rath er shalt enforc e it with thy smile, Than hew to't with thy sword.

(2) The qualification of a leader. H e must pos sess

(a) Drive (us ed in th e sense of " driving a horse or motor-car," and not a slave -driver). This will be evidenced by ch eerful enthusiasm, a bility to arouse interest; will power to pers ev er e , to practis e self-denial, to withstand disappointment, and not be discouraged, to overcome difficulties; energy, both physical and mental, to lead and act , to study and learn, and to inspire by example.

(b) Understanding. This will be shown by his confidence in those he has to lead; by his tact in dealing with them sympathetica lly; by his patience in exp ecting results, and by his knowledge of the capabilities and environment of those he leads

(c) Attractiveness. He must have a " l ikeable " personality, hopeful disposition; be ge n erous in thought and action; steadfast in purpose .

He must have a fu nd of humour and understand the dangers of It laughi n g at " and the joy of " laughing with" his men

(d) Knowledge of his job. He must know hIS work not only from A to Z, but Z to A, and h ave the ability to impart hIS knowledge in such a manner that he inspires his men and makes them want to carry out his wi shes.

This r eads like a formidable list, but it is only an amplification of th e eight of a t

Aider, a nd if you h a v e not a mplIfied your qualIfic ations to this ext ent, that is no r eason why you should not comm enc e now , a nd try to do so. It will r epay you a hundredfold. Everything d epends th e leader and his qualities should be reflect ed m th e men he leads P erhaps the b es t method is to mak e th e leader the coach of the t eam , a nd have his duti es a nd qualifi cation s duplic a ted in th e capt a in : sinc e that would t end to m a k e succes m or e ce rtam . In thi s ev ent , th e captain should ch oose th e r e t of his team aft er co nsulting th e l eader. In su ccessful t eam th er e is a fri endly und er standmg a mongst a ll th e m emb e rs, and this h elI?s tr em endously sin ce th ey a r e " pals ," a nd all WIsh t? pull the sa m e w ay, and thi s mi ght n ot If th e choi ce of th e m emb ers of t h e t eam was moth er h a nds . A good capt a in dupli ca t es hin: self b y th e selection of a uit able lieut enant , a nd If h e elec t hi s team ca r efull y , h e will h a v e th em all mor e o r less r epli cas of th e lead er.

If I h a d to choose a t eam , I should choo se th em in th e following order :-

(1 ) Ca pt a in; (2) P a ti ent , who would a ct as d eput y ca ptain ; (3 ) No.2; (4) N o .3; (5 ) No . 1 ; (6) R ese rv e in training

Th er e a r e tw o points th a t a r e wor t hy of con s Ide ra ti on , and which m ay see m Ca r eful thought a nd consideration of th em wlll not do a n y harm.

(1) Pati ent a s d e puty capt a in t eam.

Th e pati ent of a t eam in tr a mm&, IS not m a d e sufficiently u seful. He is u su a lly con sId er ed as a lay figure for the t ea m to practise on , a nd yet th ere I not a m emb er of th e team th a t knows mor e about the method in which the t eam do es its work, and n o one receiv es su ch valuable knowledge of " how not to deal with a pati ent. " He learns from experi enc e the need for careful a nd skilful handling of cases of accident a nd the knowledge he gains should be of great to the capt a in. As he lies b eing knocked about, he could giv e valuable hmts on supporting the injured part, passing bandages at their proper place , careful placmg of bandages, and the correct position of knots, etc. A t eam c.annot afford to carry a passenger , so make the patIent. a useful luember of the team, and do not enter!am the fallacious idea that anybody will do for a pahent -the best man in t h e team, after the captain, should

M ar ch ,

be the patient, and be glad to act as such, for h e will receive information that will help th e t ea m t o wa rd s success . (2) The ord er of the t eam , A definite order should b e arr a n ge d for th e t ea m , a nd th ere should be a d efinit e under s tandin g on this point right from the very comm en ce ment of t h e training, sinc e it will sav e a lot of di sc uss ion and heartburning lat e r. A r ese rv e m a n in trainin g for each position is not wis e , for it is a t ea m in tr a ining, a nd not a side. If a p a ti ent is provid ed , as in m a n y r ece nt comp etition s, th en th e t ea m' s p a ti ent sh o uld become No.2 , and No.5 fir s t r ese rve; if No.3 d ro p s out, th en No 1 tak es hi s pl ace, a nd th e fir st r ese r ve b ecom es No.1 , a nd s o on. A t a ny r ate, a rr a n ge a definit e ord e r for your t ea m , a nd see th a t it is und ersto od right from the very b eginnin g of tr a ining , a nd t h er e will b e no mi sund e rst a ndings a nd diffi culti e . In the e v ent of a ny misund er st a ndin g a ri sing , d o no t try to s moo th e it ove r, thr as h it ou t , a nd get r id of it. Th e lead er , t eam a n d r ese r ves sh ould face t h e mi sund er s t a ndin g, h ea r a ll id es, a nd co m e t o a de finite deci sion upon it , a nd t h e l ead er sh ould h ave th e final d ecision; th en it will b e in cumb e nt up on th e t ea m to loy ally a bide b y it. If th ey cannot , th en t h ere is no opti on fo r th e lea d er b u t t o call upon th e rese rv es to co mpl e t e th e t ea m , a th er e is no p lace in a t eam for a di sloyal , dis enti ent m emb er. D ifficulti e mu s t b e face d a nd u r m ount ed, a n d n ot h elve d , a nd it is b e tt er t o ge t rid of a m a n th a n t o all ow him t o dis turb th e fri endlin e s a nd co-o p erati on of th e t ea m

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No.1 ( PRINCE OF WALES) DISTRICT.

Co mm issio llef :Lt .- Co one F RA NC IS A

OO KS M D D IS TRICT ORDERS.

No .1 (P rin c e of Wa les) DISTR ICT. Dagenh am Div i sio n The annual competiti ons for 1931 h ave n ow bee n completed with the followin g r es ults;Dagenham Ambul a n c e Divisio n .-Th e 1\1rs D S. Trophy for individu a l fir s t a id a n d ge n era l effiCIency, won by Sergea nt E R ea n ; runn er- up , Pri vat e H. F. Mulligan . Dag enham Cadet Ambulan ce Division .-Th e D agenh a m Cadet pres ented by Mrs. D B H oward for individu a l first aId, won by Cadet S. W. C Wh i tfi eld ; runner - up, Cadet A . J. Clements.

Da genh a m Inter-School Trophy, p r ese nted by Di visio n al Sup erinte ndent E . H owar d , for com pet it ion amongst t ea m s o f Cadets, wo n b y Green Lane Sch ool, r epresen t ed b y Cad e t s E J. Wi lcoc k s, T Kappe r R. Morley, and A J. Cl ements R unner s- up , Albion R oad School, represented b y Ca d e t s C. L. L ee p er, F S. T. Robinson, E Chew, and R. F. Clement s T h e D age nh a m Cade t Ambu lance D ivision has been r a ise d in co- op e r a tion w ith he local sch oo l autho r ities, four schoo ls a lready t aki n g part i n t he scheme Briefly, t he idea is th a t eac h school in th e dis t rict should have a limited numb er of Cadets, selec t ed a nd recommended by the headmas t er.

The trainin g, of cou r se, is conducted at the Divisional mee ti ngs, bu t the boys, when t hey have obtained their ce rtificates and have been enro ll ed as Cadets, gain actual p r act ical exper ie n ce by u ndertaking a daily p layground du t y. As such duty is not p r ovided for in Brigade Regulatio n s, t he D ivisio n , of cou r se, has no concern wi t h i t s co nt ro l or governa n ce, the a r rangements being made entirely by the headmaster of the school concerned

That th e training and senices of the Cadets is appreciated, h owever, is shown by a letter received from ?\Ir G. \Y Fa r mer , the headmaster of one of the local schools , an extrac t of w h ich is appended :-

" \ Ve find the Cadets very helpful and they take a keen interest in t he wo r k.

" A session neve r passes wi t hout them ha\ing some minor case to attend t o. 'Fortunately , they have not had to dea l wi t h anythmg serious yet, but I believe they would prove equal to, say, to a broken limb They are evidently making very satisfactory progress with their work.

" I understand that you are pro"iding a Firs t Aid outfit for their use here ; it will prove very ac c eptable , and I tender my thanks in advance " Norwood and Crystal Palace Div ision

The above Division twelve months ago de c ided to run a ' oclal ection wi t h the objects in view of Stimulating a g rea t er friendshIp amongst the men and to persuade the wives, s wee t hearts, and friends to take an acti"e inte r est in the work carried on by the men.

I n pursuance of this idea on Wednesday (10th ult. ) a social evening was held at t he Estcourt Hall, High Street, Pe n ge. In spite of the inclemency of the weather between 70 and 8 0 peop le were in attendance

An exceptionally enjoyab le evening was spent. The prog r amme, including games and dance, was gi,"en an additiona l in t erest by t he p r esentation of long-service medal s by D r. Enso r (Diyi ional Surgeon), who officiated in th e absence of Assistan t Commissioner I\l cIntyre, who w as un avoidab ly absent. These medals were presented t o er gean t s Go b ey and \\'i ll is, and Privates Bridges J amies on and Bastin.

D uring the e \ 'ening, Miss H arber (O.C .' s daughter ) p r ese nted t o :\lrs H. Castle a fru it dish, on behalf of the Socia Committee, for he r se r vices to them in caterin O' for a ll th e socials.

No.2 DISTRICT.

City of Bristol Corps N C.O.'s Club. The second a nn ua l socia l eve ning of the abo"e club w as h e ld a t he S t ar Coffee H ouse, Old Ma r ke t treet, wh en e ig hty me mb e r s a n d fri en ds spent a very enjoyable eve n ing. T he Chairma n (Corp s er geant -:\lajor C. Y incent ) in hi s r ema rks me nti on ed t ha t among t the guests were Co rps urgeo n T. Burgess, Co rps Su perin t endent Cotton, a n d m any ot he r p rominent Ambu lance office r s. The artis t es t a ki ng p a rt w ere: Mr. ,V H Sheppard (p ia n is t ), 1\1r. F ow de n (comic songs), l\Ir F . C Clapp (s on g ), 1\1r. Eddie K e w (co m edian), 11r. Cla u de de Y al (ni gge r entert a inm e nt ), a nd l\Ir. \V H. P r esco tt (con u r er). The s urpri se i t e m of t he ev enin g w as the presentation by the Chai rm a n of a pipe to th e late S ecretary ( taff

Sergeant Howell) as a token of appreciation of his past services since the inception of the club in November, 1929 Minehead.

Members of the Minehead Division and of the Nursing Division spent a very enjoyable and profitable evening in the Wesleyan Schoolroom, when the annual competition for the men and nursing test for the women took place in the presence of an interested company The Brigade was honoured with the presence of the County Commissioner and the Lady County Officer, 1\1r. J. COX and Mrs. Lovell respectively, of Weston. The arrangements for the evening, the third of its kind, were made by Sister Poole.

The nursing test, for which Dr. J. J. Coulthard and Miss Ellis, matron of the Weston-super-IIIare Hospital, were the judges, attracted a full entry of four teams of four ladies. It concerned the treatment of and the answering of questions in regard to a case of pneumonia in its ninth day, in which the patient had also been accidentally burnt all down one leg Amid applause, the judges placed D team in the first position and B team second. The winning team comprised Section Leader l\Iiss M. Sharpe, Miss Doris

Hale, Miss Frances Risdon, and Miss Ivy Winter, and the ladies forming the runners-up were Section Leader Miss M. Burgess, Miss Amy Hale Miss G Nicholas, and Miss M . James.

The first aid test, in which Mr. H. B Walker and Mr. E. T. Tatlow officiated as judges, was in two parts , viz., practical and viva voce.

The standard of work here, as in the nursing test, was very high, and the result was as follows: 1, Sergeant Morse; 2, Private Jones; 3, Section Leader Miss M. Sharpe.

In announcing their awards the judges spoke very highly of the work of the respective members, from which it appeared that they had had some difficulty in coming to a final settlement of the positions to be occupied, and their remarks were taken as very encouraging to those who had been engaged in the tests

Immediately afterwards, Superintendent F C. Tarr made a presentation to Dr. Bain, the hon. surgeon, of a pewter tankard from the men and women of the Brigade in token of the service he has rendered to them. Handing over the tankard, Superintendent Tarr said he wanted to say how

thankful the men and women were to Dr Bain for all th e time, trouble, and patience he had given with the memi;>er s in their great work, in trying to make them as profiCIent in it as it was humanly possible to be. When you hav e to take men from the workshops and from the counter and from whatever occupation they derive their livelihood, and women from their homes and business, and talk to them on anatomy and physiology, there is a very difficult for someone," said Superintendent Tarr, but Dr. Bam seems to have the knack of treating what is to the averag e person a very dry subject in an way that it turns our book of words mio somethmg that can b e understood by everyone." Mr. Tarr went on to say that so encouraged were the members by the service .which Dr. Bain was rendering to them that they were gomg to try to do all in their power to win the county in the c?mpetition which is to be held a t Minehead m the spnng, so as to make it clear to him th at his work upon them was not wasted.

Dr. Bain, accepting the gift, briefly and suitably replied. paying a w ar m tribute to the standard of work seen among

helped to keep the efficiency of the Brigade at such a high stand ard. Thanks were accorded the Committee, Mesdames E. Fulljames, L. L. ellthorp, and helpers for their efforts in making the evening such a success The 1\1.c.s were Messrs. Rand and Hammond. Bracknell.

There was a crowded audience at the fine new hall of the British Legion Club at Bracknell in connection wIth the inaug ur ation 0.[ the newly-formed Division of the St. Joh n Ambulance Bngade, when a presentation of first-aid awards and certificates was made to members of the Bra c knell men's and Ascot women's first-aid classes by Major-General SIr John Duncan, K.C.B., the Chief Commissioner. Before the of the a thoroughly enjoyable"and apprecIated entertamment was given by the Cheeno Concert Party of \\'okingham, the artistes being ::\lessrs David Goddard, "\Ylffles" \Vestlake Bert Dicker, Curly Thatcher, Percy Fuller, and CeCll Polson ewman, branch secretary, in introdUClng SIr John Duncan, saId that his work as a Commander in the Great \Var and his subsequent im:aluable and masterly handling of a very difficult ituation in China were well known. They were pleased to have with them also Dr. Osborn, the County CommiSSIOner of BerkshIre As a result of the first-aid classes that had been held, and also of the generous support of the residents, they had been able to form a Bracknell Division of the Bricyade with a mem.bership of 25, and they were glad to that evemng the members of the Ascot women's first-aid class which was formed quite recently and had been very successful

::\I a jor-General SIr John Du ncan said he would ha"e nearly every day of the week taken up if he made it a rule to attend gatherings such as the one they were holdinO" that night, but he gladly came to Bracknell because': thanks the enegy sh?\\TI by J.\Iajor Newman, they were celebratmg the formatIOn of a ne'y DIvision which had already been mosl encouragingly successful. He had only taken o' er the office of Chief Commissioner last July, but he had seen enough to conYlnce 111m that the work was one of real natioll':1- 1 llnport.ance They had a genius in for carrymg out Important public services by ,oluntary ancllll1pald effort, and there was no finer example of such ,\ ork as t. John r\.mblllance Brigade

Last the Bngade dealt \\ lth 450,000 cases. and they operated -:-2-1- motor ambulances, which in 1931 carried 4,2,000 patIents. These were \"ery big figures, and he knew of otber organisation that could have done the work.

DIVISIons "were commenced SO or 60 years ago, and now they had 70,000 peop le formed up into 1, )00 divisions.

Corps, and wished h.im well in his new sphere of work, and congratulated hIm on his promotion. ::'IIr. Snerden also spoke, saying that he was sorry to lose Mr. Freakes as he always found him a most conscientious worker Mr thanked all those present for the gifts, which were subscnbed for by all sections of the Corps.

The annual report of the Corps shows that the membership is 93 adults and 17 Cadets. The hopes of a Fleet section not been realised, but there was e, ery prospect Of one .formed the The hopes of a ).; ursmg DlvlslOn are stIll deferred untIl the new hall is built. Ambition reigns snpreme in Aldershot with a desire to inVIte the Chief Commissioner to again come to Aldershot to renew his acquaintance with the town and camp , as there are members who remember him as G O C 1st A rmy Corps of the British Army.

Aldershot Division.

The new President of the Aldershot Dn'ision (Alderman E A presided over a special meeting of the DIvlslon. on 1, at which the annual report ,,·as dealt WIth. Duties performed 1,05 which included football, pictures, dirt track racing, fetes, etc. and oyer 300 hours of road duty during 1932 Tattoo ; 5-1- remo,"al s were done. The President congratulated the Divis ion on its r.eport, and said that he expected every member to be effiCIent and that .he ', ould do his be t to help them all he could. The meetmg was well attended, and after seyeral minor things had been settled, Corps Superintendent Pearson proposed a vote of thanks to Alderman Underwood for attending. Farnborough Division.

The annual report shows that this new Di, ision remO\ ed 88 patients by their ambulance and responded to 29 road aCCIdent calls; 1-!9 public duties were done at football Hippodrome, etc , and thi s Division also did nearly 300 hours road duty dunng A.ldershot Tattoo week. Basingstoke Division.

meeting was held on January 11, 193_, at the Dn lslOnal Headquarter. The financial statement showed a credit balance of 1 22 5s During the year the Di"ision had pro, ided men for 135 public duties, necessitating 226 attendance b\ the , arious members, and making an aggregate of 6 2 houL 'york ; nearly 100 cases were treated during the year, some of which drew Yery warm appreciation from-the patient -, and also the doctors who afterward attended them Farningham.

ambulance and nursing workers locally, pointing out that they had won cups and honours before, and that there was no reason why hi story should not repeat itself in their case. He also moved a vote of thanks to Sister Poole for arranging such an en j oyable and profitable evening; and after light refres hments had been served by Mrs. Newcombe and her staff the bu siness came to a close. Portsmouth.

The members of the women 's and men's Divisions of Portsmouth had a most enjoyable evening of games and dancing at St. Peter's Hall, Somers Road, the occasion being their annual reunion Superintendent H E. Rand, on behalf of the Divisions, welcomed representatives from the City Police and Alverstoke Divisions, and the guests, amongst whom were Lieut.-Col. H G Norman White, YD ., and Mrs. White, the Rev . Canon H . Knight (Chaplain to the Brigade), the Rev. B. Daniels, and many doctors who take a great interest in the Brigade work. During the interval for refreshments the Lady Superintendent, Mrs E. M Fulljames, M.B.E., was presented with a fountain pen and sheaf of flowers by Miss Gregory, on behalf of the Nursing Association. Mrs. Fulljames thanked all who had

He that the mo,'ement would recei'"e every Support III the Bracknell and Ascot district Those who wentthrough the Course would neyer, he was sure, regret it and It would not only be of great personal value to members,. ?llt It would considerably increase their yalue as good cltIzens.

Aldersho.t and District Corps.

,A speCIal Corps meeting was held in Aldershot on 1 t.e present the Corps Secretary H. Freakcs) ':1- hanglllg lamp and a go ld medallion. nIl'. Frcakes, 'Iho IS emp loyed by the Sou them Eailway, has been prOI?-oted to statIonmaster at Ashurst, He\ "er and Cowden stations, a he thoroughly deserves.

o Corps ,Supenntendent Pearson, in asking the President Corps to makc the presentation , stated that ::'Ilr. b eakes be,ca n:c secretary of the Di,islOn in 1921, and Dccc:me COlPS Secrctary on formatIOn of the Corps in 1931 llnng tl t· h· . tho 1a line e had earned out his <.Ill ties in a most f" rough and s?-hsfactory manner, and thcre had been no alllt to find WIth the records of the Division A E I\.-

Cu ll E (1' " ·d t" sq. " reSl .ent of the orps), in making the present alon, thanked hIm for his services t o the Di"ision and

The Di,"ision has commenced the "L\ew Year ready to continue its good work, and since Januaq- 1 its men{bers ha ,-e had several calls for first aid treatment Di"lsional urgeon Eogers is starting a course of first aid lectures

The ambulancc tra"elled a distance of 2 -! "4 mile dunn g the year 1931, and the total accIdents or sick remo"al treated number 27) Of these 3-1- were remo"als to hopitals for operation or special treatment, and includ e d se,-en from Eynsford, fi' -e from Horton KIrby, se' en from and Dartford, 15 from other places. including Fammgham, Sutton -at-Home, Swanler, IGng ' do,, "n, \\'11ll1tngton, ;\Ieopham, 'tanstel1, Darenth, and South D a renth

The '2-!-1- accident ca cs included 26 Horton Kirby residents 11 Famll1gham, 16 Darenth and South Daienth utton, three Eynsford, and ten Dartfonl. with from Swanley, \Yilmington, Hextable, and Croekenhill.

The grand total for fi, e years is 1 -1-"6 cases attendeu to , "ork undertaken by the members, \\ ho gIve up between 2,000 and 3,000 hours of their lcisure in tbe great cause.

Ram.sgate S.R. Division.

The tenth annual report of the Diyision sho\\"s an increase of .three in membership, which no,\" iotals '27 equipped \yith uniform.

The two Plymouth Austin 20 St. John Ambulances, with some of tbe men who served at the Dartmoor Prison Mutiny and Fire. Oftlcer :-County Commissioner, H, V. Miller. - R. W. Skinner (Plymouth Central Division).

Ube St. 30l)n :ambulance

During the year under review (1931) the members treated 227 cases requiring first aid.

Public duty was performed at many events, a n d during the month of August an afternoon and evening patrol of the sea front was arranged almost' e\'ery day.

H ern e B ay

The annual report for Divisions make intere bng reading.

The Ambulance Division treated 125 first aid cases and the ursing Division 29.

The motor ambulance has attended 39 road accidents and removed 228 cases, making a tota l of 267 journeys with a mileage of 4,148.

One hundred and five motorists received treatment from the road hut at Upstreet.

The ursing Division secured the V.A.D. Cup, a joint competition between St John and B.RC S. V.A.D.'s, and awarded to the V.A.D. showing the biggest improvement during the twel ve months.

The social side of the Division continues. During the year under review a combined ambulance and police dance was held, and from the proceeds £20 was paid into the Divisional funds.

A plot of ground has been presented to the Division for

Carryon, and add to your wonderful list of activities since your formation. Guildford.

The calls made on the Division during 1931 constitute a record.

Fortunatelv for the well-being of the Division all ranks have worked- as one big family, all working with the one object of giving telief in emergency.

Forty-eight weekly practices were held, with an attendance of 26 16 members

Accident Service: Of all the claims made on the Division this is by far the most arduous to execute to the of the public. Critics there always will be, and the DIVISIon undoubtedlv receives its share in this respect. Knowing the amount of put into this department of the Division's activities, complaints of long "turnouts" are with despondency. It has to be remembered that III great cities eiaht minutes is considered the time that should elapse calling the ambulance to its arrival, and whilst the Division often undercuts this figure, it is remonstrated with should it approach 10 minutes, although the call often involves a run of several miles. This no doubt can be put down to the over anxiety on the part of those affected.

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and Nursing Division as he did. Southport was a place where a large number of people congregated, but he was always relieved of anxiety in case of accidents by knowing that the Ambulance Division and Tursing Division could be relied upon. They had done most valuable work. He would like to call their attention to some of the work they did The Southport Nursing Division had 43 members, and they attended at the Open Air Bathing Pool, Southport Flower Show, and children's treats when called upon. Their attendances for the past year were 90, the cases treated heing 85. The Brigade (Men's Division) attended at football matches, motor races, cricket matches, open air baths, rowing ::aces, concerts, flower show, Pleasureland, sports and outmgs, road patrol, and rugby matches, their attendances being 933, and cases treated 256 They in the Police Force were deeply indebted to the whole organisatIOn for what they did The aim of the police authorities throughout the count:y was that every member of the police forces should be qualJfied to render first aid. That was so in and he thought it applied in practically every pollce force m the country. The, t. John Ambulance Association , the Chief Constable continued, provided a standard a nd they expected people to live up to that standard The medal he was presenhng that afternoon were about the only reward the ladies received for the excellent service they rendered to the community. He thought the organisahon was essential to the well-being of the community a.s the pollce I?rce, .or any other social organisation They all ought to Jom m congratulating the members on the splendid service they had rendered .

Dr BentaJl saId they had been reminded of the illness of their Miss Brown, and he was sure they would lIke a vote of sympathy to be sent from that meeting to her and her sister, expressmg the hope for her speedy recovery.

Dr Bentall then called upon Alderman \Villett to move a vote of thanks to J.\Iajor Egan. Alderman "Willett the s peaker said, had been associated with. t. John Ambulance \vork in Southport for 46 years.

and white. II there was any criticism to make against the organisation it was the fact that it was too modest.

Responding, Dr. Turton said he did so with every confidence and pride, hecause its work was one of the things we could not possibly do without in these days

Staff Sergt. W J Annable (Mess President) gave" The Assistant Commissioner and Area Staff ." He said they reall y appreciated the presence of the Assistant Commissioner and staff that evening. The Sergeants' Mess was founded for the purpose of helping along the work of the Division, and to enable a report being sent to headquarters that tlle South Derbyshire area was equal to any in the Brigade.

Assistant Commissioner Dobson , in reply, said during hi s period of office he had been given ample opportunity of seeing the work of the various Divi s ions They had to remember one great fact that he viewed their work not a s a layman, but from a medical point of view Under those conditions probably his criticism did not always meet with their approval, but it was always taken in a kindly spirit. No commanding officer of any area was prouder of a division under his command, and if the serg eants would only realise their lmportance to their division an 1 officers, they would throw all energy into the \vork. commanded the Division, he knew what was expected If the non-commissioned rank , and what influen c e they had upon the privates in the Division , and if it were not for the sergeants in a good many cases the officers would be yery much lacking, perhaps not from an ordinary fir s t -aid point of view, but certainly from knowing exactly what was taking place in the Division He hoped they would remember the fact that they were working for a fellowship and that if they created that fellowsl'.ip in the various divisions they would have done a tremendous work to the Order which had been handed from posterity

A mbulanc e B all Wes ton-s up e r -Mare.

the erection of a Fi r st Aid Post on the new coastal road between Faversham and Margate, and the Brotherhood of Cheerful Sparrows have allotted £ 100 to be set aside for the erection of an up-to-date first aid post upon the new site.

The Is. ticket scheme for free ambulance removal brought in £185 6s., Kent County Constabulary Sports £10, Herne Bay District Council £25, and transport fees £10 5 17s.

The Women's V.A.D. was inspected by Col. Skelton, D.S.O., RA.M.C., on behalf of the War Office, and complimented the unit on having such efficient officers to assist them in their training, and he thanked Dr. J. R Hamilton and Miss A. Reynolds for the tremendous amount of work they had put in, the results of which had been witnessed during the inspection.

The Medical Comfort Depot, of which the Matron of the Cottage Hospital, Herne Bay, Miss E. M Edge, is in charge, is still appreciated by the medical profesSlOn III the District.

Twenty-eight certificates have been issued by the doctors in the town requesting various nursing requisites in cases of illness of the needy poor. Splendid! Herne Bay.

Sick Transport: The figures relating to this department show an enormous increase. Great pains are taken to ensure the comf9rt of patients. Bedding is of the best and always clean. Each time the ambulance goes out filled with rubber hot water bottles. Whenever practicable and requested an Ambulance Sister is taken on female cases. No day or night call is refused. The charges for sick transport comply with the District rate of Is. per mile. In compliance with the request of D.H.Q.'s the ambulances have been painted black and white. No.4 DISTRICT.

Southport.

The annual bridge and whist drive in connection witb the Nursing Division of Southport were held in the St. John Hall, Wright Street, their headquarters. This was an effort to raise funds on behalf of the Division.

Dr. Bentall said they were honoured by having Major Egan with them that afternoon.

Major Egan said he regarded it a very great honour t.o be asked to present the awards to the ladles who gave thenserv ices to that wonderful organisation. He did not think there was anybody in a public position in Southport who owed as deep a debt of gratitud e to the Ambulance Division

Alderman Willett. said he had great pleasure in proposing a vote of thanks i.o Egan for his kindness in presenting the medals that afternoon. They knew praise from one in :.\laJor Egan's position and having the vast experience he had was of very great value, and appreciated bv all concerned Alderman ·Willett said the public generally did not realIse how much voluntary service was being put in by Brigade. If they did, he was sure they would have no dliJiculty financially in carrying on their work , and that they would be able to payoff the mortgage on that building and meet the curren t expenses.

Responding, 'Iajor Egan said the little he did was quite out of proportion to the enormous amount Alderman Willett did not only for that particular organisation, but for SOCIal movements in the town

No. 5 DI STRI CT Sou th Derby s hire Area

The first annual dinner of the newly-formed ergeants' Mess of the South Area, held at the Market Hotel, Heanor, was a most successful event.

Assistant Commissioner Dr. A. Dobson presided, supported by the County Surgeon, Dr. \V. H. Turton, J P., R F. \Vard (Alforeton), Supt. P Short (Belper) DlVlslOnal Supt. F. GrIce (Derby), Ambulance Officers A. J. Flux (Derby), J. Cupitt (Ripley), R H. Daybell (Heanor), Supt. P Taylor (Ripley), and others

After the loyal toast had been honoured, " The St. John An:bulance Brigade" was submitted by Mr. T. A. Flux (Ripley). .He said the St. John Ambulance organisation was one WIthout which we in England should be lost on many occasions. Our football fie lds, fetes, cinemas, etc., would not be the same without the familiar men in black

Ambulance Officer A J. Flux gave " Our Guests ." He had no doubt their meeting together that evening was of great value to the different corps and di\ -ision s in stimula ting the work of the Brigade The mes in future was to be thrO"wn open to all non-commissioned officers, which he thought was a wise move, the object being to provide a means for the senior non-commissioned ranks to gather socially from time to time and to organise lectures, debates, etc., on any subject which would further the work of the Brigade in the area

Divisional Supt. F. Grice (Derby ) re ponding, referred to counter attractions to ambulance work, such as the cinema They were certainly sailing \-ery close to the wind, he said, and becoming a matrimonial agency . The men looked so smart in their uniforms that the o-irls " pinched ': them, and they sent in the uniforms, which was hardlv fair.

Sergt. \V. Allen, responding, thanked the artistes and said the succes of the mess during the fir t year was due to the work of taft ergt. J. Hallam, of Derby, who had shown great interest and was their oldest member.

L e eds Co rps . - D ea th of Corp s Supt. W. Marcroft. It is with very great regret that we have to report the death of Corps uperintendent 1\1r. \V )'Iarcroft, which took place suddenly on February 5, at 34, Hollin Park Crescent, Oakwood, Leeds He was present at the u ual officers ' meeting on February 1, and was then in his usual good health It came a a very great shock to all the members of the Corp when they learned of his death, which had taken place 0 uddenly. He had been connected with the Bri o-ade since 1915 , and Corps Superintendent from 1926 The funeral took at Heywood, Lancashire, on February 9, when twenty officer and forty CO .' s , men and Ambulance sisters paraded at 11.15 a m ., and marched to the front of the hou e, under the command of Corps Officer R H. Baker, where they stood at attention " ' hile the coffin was carried on the houlder of four officer from the house to

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the hearse. The members then marched in front of the hearse for a short distance from the house, and'then halted, and the ranks turned inwards when the cortege passed through the ranks, with the officers standing at the salute to pay our la t respects to our Cm-ps Superintendent, who had been a friend to every member of the Corps, when it then proceeded on its long journey into Lancashire Asst. Commissioner Capt. . Elli on, M.RC.S., L.RC.P., vi ited the house to convey the sympathy and condolence of himself and the Area Staff to Mrs. Marcroft, but was unable to take part in the funera l parade owing to his professiona duties and the illness of himself. Among the beautiful wreaths was one from the officers and members of the Leeds Corps, and one from the Assistant Commissioner, District Staff, Officers and Members of the fidland Area. Corps Officer Baker, Corps Officer Abbott, Div . Superintendent Johnson, Lady Diy. Superintendent Mrs. Mitchell, and Ambulance Officer Parker accompanied the cortege to Heywood and attended the service at the cemetery, and carried the coffin to its last resting place, amid the esteem of a large number of friends, and where the grave can be visited by his dear wife, who intends to reside at Heywood in the future.

Shrewsbury.

No.7 DISTRICT.

The V.A.D. County Challenge Shield Competition for Shropshire was held at Shrewsbury on Thursday, Februa r y 1 1. The winners were the Shrewsbury o. 2 Nursing Division. This is the first time for many years that a St. John Ambulance Brigade team has w on the shield, the honours having been with the Red Cross for a long time. The team are doub ly to be congratulated in that the Division has only been formed some two years, and has only just been enrolled as a Y.A.D. Detachment. It is somewhat anomalous that being a St. J ohn team, they are not e ligible to compete in the final V.A D. competition. Ludlow.

A very successful whist drive and dance, promoted by the newly-formed Ambulance Division, was held in the Town Hall, Ludlow, on Thursday, February 11 T h ere were 400 present, and over 30 prizes were awarded. The l\layor (Alderman Poyner) was present, and also the County Commissioner, Dr. R. L. E. Downer, who distributed the prizes and made a short speech. The proceeds, which should prove considerable, will go to help for providing uniforms, etc. Delivery of the new motor ambulance, which has been obtained with the help of a substantial grant from the Home Services Ambulance Committee, is expected very shortly. No. 8 DISTRICT.

C a nterbury.

The annual dinner of the Canterbury Division took place at the Savoy Cafe, Canterbury, Supt C. T. Richardson presiding, supported by Ambulance Officer C. C. Elam, and Sergt G S. Goldfinch. There were also present twenty other N.C.O.'s and men.

The toast of " The Superintendent" was proposed by Sergeant Goldfinch, who showed how the Superintendent had infused a new spiri t into the Division since joining it in 1924 By his fair decisions, he had won a warm place in the hearts of all members.

The Superintendent, responding, stated that he took his present position for a short period, but, owing to the loyalty of all members, he could not bring himself to break away from ,the Brigade. He hoped he would for many years be in command of the Canterbury Division. He was pleased to belong to such an institution, which was formed solely for social service. He would be pleased, he said, to welcome any new members who had agenuine desire to help humanity.

Sergt Shelley proposed the toast of "The Officers of the Division," which included Divisional Surgeons, Superintendent, and Ambu lance Officers. The Division were very fortunate, he said, in having officers who were really

more like brothe rs. By loya l co-operation with the men, succes came to all their work for humanity. Special mention was made of Divisional Su r geon H. Harrison, who, althoug h not a nati \ e of Canterbury, had, since joining the Division, done much towards efficiency in first aid

Special mention was also made of Dr. Rogerson, who had, from time to time, conducted the annual re-examinations

The Chairman responded, in the unavoidable absence of Dr. Harr ison, and remarked on the work which was done by t h e officers bebincl the scenes, work which was essential to the general success of the Brigade.

Supt. Richardson then presented Ambulance Officer Elam with the Medal Ribbon for 15 ycars' efficient service.

Sergt. Goldfinch has already recei\ 'ed his medal, and application has been made for the medal for Pte. Uden. Ambulance Officer Elam thanked the uperintendent for making the presentation, and, proposed the toast of " The St. John Ambulance Brigacle ." L'll1ce-Corpl. V. Coltham suitably responded

The toast of " The Visitors was proposed by Pte. E F Filmer (Chairman of the Social Committee), who was responsible for the successful arrangements for the evening. 1\1r. Jack Vood responded, saying how pleased they were to be able to help with the entertainm.e nt of men" ho w ere ever ready to assis t others.

The contributed to the musical programme: Ambulance OffLcer Elam (piano and songs), Corpl Jewson (violin). L-CpL Coltham (song), CarpI. Corbett (reminiscences), Pts Uden and Hammoncl (so ngs), Pte Gilder, (impersonations), Pte B. Sackett (se lections, piano) J. and F \\'ood (entertainers ).

Rye.

Tribute to the great services rendered to the public by the St. J ohn Ambulance Brigade was paid by the of Rye (Alderman J. ::\Iolyneux Jenkins) at the annual dinner at Thompson's Room, Rye, when there were about fifty members and friends present.

Proposing the toast of the Brigacle, couplecl with the name of District Officer C Milton, the Mayor, who presided, said, "You are a living example of what the Prince of \Vales meant when he was speaking of service the other day. Your work is entirely \ 'o luntary and yet on occasion when there is the slightest need we see you at football matches and at innumerable gatherings, ready to gi\'e your service. There is not the slightest doubt that many lives have been saved by your prompt attention It is a great thing to get together a body of men like yourseh'es, ready to give your interest and time to public service. The public tenders you very great thanks ancl wishes you success in the future."

District Officer l\li lton in response, regretted the unavoidahle absence of their President, \.lderman G Deacon, J.P., C.C. There were plenty of people who had nothing to do (he and it would be a splendid thing if they would join the Order and enlarge it h\'o or threefold.

The present year "was the tenth since the formation of the Rye branch, and its membership had remained at a steady level. There were forty Divisions in Sussex alone, of which men were constantly on duty They beJieved the work was worth carrying on for the benefit of humanity.

Ramsgate Town.

Ambulance men and women, especially those engaged on transport work, see a great deal of the seamy side of life, but on occasions even their tasks are of a humorous nature.

Recently the ambulance received a call to assist a man who had a broken leg. On arrival at the public-house where the accident occurred, the man was found to be quite helpless, but suffering no pain- his leg was made of wood. I n gratitude of the assistance renclered, the man offered to stand drinks all round.

D u r ng 193 1 the number of cases dealt with totalled 785,

compared wi t h 660 in 1930. The men put in 2,8 16hours of service. The of the Division are in a healthy state, t h e balance In hand on December 3 1 being £89 2s. 10d.

The ambulances conveyed 530 patients, 46 road accidents, and 72 other cases, the mileage being 9,633

Forty-six drills were held, and the average attendance was 24.

We ll done, Ramsgate Town!

Motor Ambulance Letters.

The subscribers and friends have made good use of their letters, 195 being used in ] 93 1, representing 1,560 miles paid for in this "way

N ovox Resuscitation Apparatus.

The purchase of this apparatus by the Division has been fully justified, for more than on one occasion it has brought relief to cases of suffocation by gas pOlsomng.

S tatistics.

Total calls received 1,304, Acciden calls

Fire calls

Borough calls eli vided as follows :-

Long distan ce invalid transport I ncl uding Pu bhc Assistan ce Dep artmen t 270 17 504 513 calls 151

Hospital League calls 18-!

Pati e nts removed from room t o room 90

Public dutles attended 246

Cases treated 245

Sitting up with p a bents all night 5

273 articles were lent by the :'.Iedi ca l Comforts Depot

Total mileage 16.052.

Well done! Guilclford.

D O 283 District F und.

Annual subscriptions for 1932 are nmy due, and units are requested to send their contributIOns to the District Treasurer as early as possible

G uildford Nursing.

The Division has grown to 33 members

Thirty-four official practices were helel in 1931, the attendance being 20L as well as innumerable practIces by competition teams.

All members were found efficient and ready for' en'ice, a nd part, of the report of the Inspecting Officer sent down by the \\ ar Office read : 'f Thi s Division is smart keen and \\ell turned out with a good kno\\ledO'e of First Aid and Home Xursing " The Division is gre:tly indebted to the :\Iatron and staft of the Royal Surrey C01ll1ty Hospital , who k111dly allowed members to take duty in the wards. IhIs has been an enormous help in impro\ ' ina- the efficiency of the members Seventeen members made 16 attendances at hospital. In addition a good deal of duty has been carried out at the school clinic, and 20 nurses made 163 attendances there throughout the year.

There has been a great deal of co-operation between the Ambulance and .I. ursing Divisions. cventeen members assisted in the transport of 13 cases, the hours s pent 111 transport Jl1 1931 a mounting to 263 1. aga inst 218 in 1930. Excellent Guildford Tur ing.

No.9 DISTRICT. Teignmouth.

The annual competitions open to the \ ariou. Divisions of the 13ngacle Il1 De\'o n were held at the \ s embly Room Telgnmouth: The test case presumed that a man ridin; behmc1 a traIler was thrown in a sudden jerk to the ground he was run over by an oncoming car and sustained to hii:l right leg and a complicated fracture of the nbs. The examiner were Dr. B. Yenn Dunn (county i:lurgeon), for team work, and Divisiona Sura-eon F \ Y Morton Palmer for individual practical work/:) E. 'ce ll ent arrangen:ents were made by Divisional Superinte n dent G. A. BIlton and members of the Tcignmouth Division.

County Officer H Vick was chairman, and County Officcr T. D. Perkins (Devon) secretary.

The Hare Trophy was won by Bamstaple (captain, F. G Knott) with points; Exeter (J. Green) was second, 276 pomts; Plymouth entral (G. Howard) third, 267; ewton Abbot (R ewson) fourth, Paignton (C. G. Buckland) fifth, 258}; Torquay (,\-V G. Thomas) sixth, 2 1 Ashburton (] A.ulann) sevent h , 216.

The Pengelly Cup, for individual te s t, was won by Private F. Hannaford (Paignton) by 25 marks (poss ible ).

The Barnstaple team was warmly complimented on the display.

F Jame s (chairman of Teignmouth 'Urban Council) distributed the prizes, additional awards being given by :\Iessrs . G. Ro ss iter, F . \\,illetts Cornish-Hobart, Hill Bros ., and R Shears.

Divisional Superintendent G. Bilton tendered thank s to the judges, County Officer Perkins, and those who as isted to make th e competition a success. 11r. J ames was also thanked by COllnty Officer Vick.

Interesting Case Reports.

By N. CORBET FLETCHER,

M.A., ivI.B., B. Chir. (Cantab), M.R.C. ., etc., Assistant Commissioner-in-Charge, Central A r ea, No 1 (Prince of\Nales) District, .lA.B.

CASE REPORT SO.-The following incident has been reported by the Officer-in-Charge of the Aylesbury Divi ion :-

On January 7, 1932, at 1.30 a.m., the Resident urge on of the Royal Bucks Hospital telephoned to Tran port Officer L. A. J. irett for omeone to perform artificial re piration on a male patient.

Tran port Officer irett proceeded immediately to the hospital and assisted the surgeon in relays until 2.1 S a.m. Then the police were a ked to call ergeant Felix; and he al 0 immediately proceeded to the ho pital. Tran port Officer irett and ergeant Felix called up Private C. Farey ; and the three member continued artificial respiration until 9. 10 a.m., when the urgeon told them that they had done all they could for the patient. but \yithout succe .

The Resident urgeon thanked them; aid he \\'a very grateful for their a sistance; and told them that he would inform the relative of the patient what the member of th Ayle bury Divi ion had done. The men replied that they had only don their duty. CO;\DIENT.-The correct peJjor JJla7lcI! of artificial re piratioJl reqllire COJlstaJlt practice " aJ/d experience teaches that it is only too oftell dOJle /Ill atisfaclor£ly alike i}/ exallliJlahoJl alld in competitioJl. F or this reaSOll, z't sh01lld figure as a frequent item 011 drill 1l1'ghts IIntil all JJlelllbers of th e Di'l'isio n become (and keep theJJ/selves) proficiellt.

Thi report, lrozL'eveJ', prove that the A vl esb1fJv Dh 1'slon z 'as n ot callaM napping. and that its lliembe,:s 7.cere able to respond to the pretty compliment Le hich 'leas paid throllgh them to the Briaade by the allthorities of the Royal Bucks Hospital. 0 'l.c'e cordially congratulate them on their good 'wo rk.

First Aid, Competition and Health Queries.

The Editor invites queries on the following subjects :First Aid. Answered by DR. N. CORBET FLETCHER, M.B., B.Chir. (Cantab), M.R.C.S. (If N. C. F."). Competition and Brigade Organisation. Answered by "SEMPER PARATUS"· and Diet and Health. by Sir W. ARBUTHNOT LANE, Bart., C B., M S., F.R.C S. Suspended Breathing with Compression.

H. V. (Rhymney).-In a recent Test our Corps Superintendent told us to treat a patient with a Fractured Skull causing Compression of the Brain and suspended breathing. The squad at once began Schafer's Method; but the Corps Superintendent stopped this and said that they ought not to do artificial respiration in this case. I spoke to our Surgeon, who told me that, no matter what are the injuries, immediate action should be tak en to try and restart breathing. Do you agree with the latter ruling ?

Yes. N. C. F. Bed for Rheumatic Cases.

F. P. (Sheffield).-Please tell us how a bed sho uld be made for a case of Acute Rheumatism and if it is essential to place_ on the mattress a full-length mackintosh sheet, as recommended on p. 46 of the Nursing Textbook.

The Textbook regards the full-length mackintosh she et as an essentz'al item in bed-making. That being the case, I see no reason why d should be omitted in this instance. Personally I have never seen it used except when the case is a " dirty" one and liable to do permanent damage to the mattress. N. C. F. Feeding Unconscious Patients.

F. P. (Sheffie ld). - The Nursing Textbook on pp. 102 and 103 gives instruction for feeding a patient who is "either unconscious or suffering from an injury to mouth or jaw." The First Aid Textbook , however, tells us on p. 156 to " give no food or fluids by the mouth while patient is insensible ." If we may not feed an unconsciou s patient, why does the Nursing Textbook tell us how we may?

The circumstances are different. First Aid operates in the absence of medical assistance and deals with emergencies caused by accident or sudden illness; and in such cases it would be disastro 'u,s to start pushing food or fluid into the mouths of unconsciolls patients or of those suffering from fractures of lower jaw. Nursing, however, is carried out under medical instruction and supervision. So, as there is a limit to the period during which food and fluid may be withheld from any patient, nurses must be trained in methods of feeding by the mouth. N. C. F. Methods of Sterilisation.

F. p, (Sheffield) -What does the Nursing Textbook, on last line of p. 154, where the best germ destroyer is said to be "steam raised from water boiled under pressure of 15 lbs." means. To what does

" pressure of 15 Ibs " refer? I presume that the Textbook refers to atmospheric pressure, which is 14lbs. per sq) n ch. Am I right?

I agree w1'th yOzl. N. C. F. Uncontrolled Hremorrhage.

O. K. (Cardiff).-A difference of opinion in our class has arisen with regard to page 121 of the Textbook. Our instructor tells us that the signs and symptoms set out refer to hc:emorrhage from any part of the body, not necessarily the trunk. He rules that if the femoral or radial artery was evered and the hc:emorrhage uncontroll ed the sign and symptoms would be as on thi page.

\ Ve are of opinion that this page peclfically refer to the chest and abdomen a nd that uncontrolled hc:emorrhage from a limb would bring about signs and symptoms of collapse- page 162..

Our instructor also tell us that a patlent m coma would have hurried and laboured breathing with yawning and sighing if the state was brought about by uncontrolled hc:emorrhage anywhere.

Your instructor is quite correct in his statement. The effects of haJinorrhage depend on the volume of blood lost and also on the rate of sllch loss. Both are 'more marked with the large vessels of chest and abdomen, and conseqllently the signs and symptoms are given in this chapter of the Text-book. X. C. F. Fractured Forearm and Palmar Hremorrhage.

C. C. (Wellington) .-\Vith reference to a case of Fracture of Forearm complicated by Arterial Hc:emorrhage from Palm of Hand, a difference of opinion exists amongst us as to v,:hich ann- ling should be used-the large or the St. John sl in g, vVe 'shall be obliged if you \\ ill give your decision.

A dogmatic decision is impossible: more especially as your query lack explicit details. lYomzally, however, treatment of these two conditions does not clash in essentials. So I would treat the Bleeding Palm, then the FractHred Forearm and then sllpport the upper limb in a St. J ohn sling, Frmn the first aid sta'ndpoint the danger of recurrent bleeding 1S than the risk of an aggravated sL1nple fracture wInch 1S controlled by splints and bandages. N. C. F.

Problems in First Aid.

By A. T. LAKI T, M.B.

SOLUTION TO PROBLEM 24.

In the arrest of hc:emorrhage. When foreign bodies are suspected in a wound, when there i danger of injury to a fracture, especially when fracture of Cranium is suspected.

In arterial hc:emorrhage, pressure (digital and pad) must be placed accurately on the pressure point. If the tourniquet is improvised, the encircling band when tightened must press the pad accurately on the artery. In pressing the Carotid, avoid pressing on the windpipe and the jugular veins.

In venous hc:emorrhage, avoid pressing on th e

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heart side of the wound, except in bleeding from a varicose vein.

In treating fractures no compressing bandages round the chest in cases of complicated fracture of ribs or breast-bone

A long pad should be used to support the body of the patient on the injured side in cases of fracture ()f the ribs.

Bandage in fracture of the ribs and pelvis must not be too tight. (Ask the patient, if conscious.)

In fracture of the thigh, the bandage" C " must be round pelvis and not the waist.

In fracture of Humerus close to the houlder, the knot must be on the opposite side of the body. Use the body as a splint.

In fracture of the collar bone, the pad must not compress the Axillary Artery, and there must not be any pressure on the fracture-the braces are often forgotten.

Splints mu t be padded, and carefully padded in Crushed Hand-well-padded in Crushed Foot. The distinction should be very carefully noted and the reason for it i the anatomical strncture of the Hand and Foot.

In applying bandages always avoid constricting the circulation. (Note this is applying bandages not arresting hc:emorrhage.)

Always avoid placing knot over bony prominences or so as to interfere with the patient lying dO\vn in comfort. The knot of sling are great ()ffenders in thi respect.

Always tie knots over the splint.

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE. ROAD SERVICE, 1931. EAST RIDING. Good Use of a Generous Gift.

:\lr and F. Bilton, of ewland Park, presented to the t. John .\mbulance, Hull and East Riding Centre, the generous gift of two Ambulance Huts for Road Service. One of these was placed upon the Boothferry Road, and staffed by the Nurses of the I\:ingston Di\'ision under Lady Superintendent 1\Ii, s A mith; the other on the Toad near Melton, staffed by urses under Lady Corps Officer 1\liss L. Barron Such was the excellent sen-ice rendered b)' the Xurses staffing these hyo Hut that the one on the Boothferry Road succeeded in winning the Cup presented by Sir Arthur Atkinson, K ,B.E., for the Division doing the most efficient Road Sernce In the East Riding, and the urses stationed at .:\Ielton caml' in -second.

The of cases reported attended to during the year 1931 IS somewhat less than in the vear previous · two reasons may be suggested :-'

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1) The very wet season has undoubtedly resulted in less pleasure motoring at the week-ends and on Bank Holidays;

(2) The increase of the East Ridmg Police :\Iotor Patrols must have had an influence conduci"e to careful driving

Although the total number of cases reported attendee! to has been less before, an analysis hows the number of senous lnJunes has increased; possibly the wet greasy state of the roads contributed to this unfortunate result.

Of the 151 cases reported, 78 were of a serious character, 23 being fractures, 22 cases of concussion, and 33 serious wounds.

58 cases had to be removed, 41 to infirmary or hospital, 9 to the nearest doctor 's surgery, and 8 home either by car or bus.

In addition to the eight Huts belonging to the Hull and East Riding Centre, the Ambulance and X urses staff two rooms kindly lent. The 33 First Aid Posts pla ced at convenient positions on the main roads in th e East Riding have done very efficient service, It may be interesting to note, as it affords some idea of the work done by the members of the Brigade, that cl.uring the year no less than 4,477 miles of road were covered by cycle or motor on patrol in the East Riding.

Some Hints on Prophylaxis.

By CHARLES E. WHITCHER, L.R.C.P. & .E., F.L.S.G.

In the recent articles on unfriendly microbes I have endeavoured to portray some of their leading characteristics, \vith their mode of entrance and behaviour after entering into the human body. \V e may now with advantage consider the necessary salutary method advisable to adopt in order, as far as possible, to prevent the on laught of the enemy in \vhichever microbic form it may appear and whatever the mode of attack.

Commonsense bids us seek the most healthy atmosphere compatible with our daily round of duties; it is given to but fe,,- of us to be able to elect the environs we \vould enjoy by choice, but we can ah\-ays by taking thought make the most of such hygienic opportunities as occur. \Ye who are not fated to pend our lives in mid ocean or in high altitudes, but perforce have to dwell in perhaps lowlying cities or to\\'ns, can ensure that our li\-ing room and office are well \ Ten til ated (i.e. , are supplied with plenty of fresh air without draught) and are fre e from du ty nooks wher e germ love to congregate, and also bearing in mind that the microbe dete ts a sunny room and a cheerful dispo ition, we can let into our dwellings all available and keep our spirit at a high level ,,-h ile combating the woe to which all flesh i heir , the cheerful di po ition after all being one of the be,t a et of the fir t aider.

At all time, and especially during the pre\'alC11ce of epidemic of influenza, and more particularly in very cold weather, all place ,,-h e re people are prone to conaregate in large number in probably O\'erheated and ill-ventilated rooms, halls and place of entertainment, hould be a\"oided. It i a fact not to be overlooked that the germ of influenza lyin a dormant in the y tem become v ery active \\'h en its ho t, having pent an hour or two in uch atmosphere, emerge into the cold and possibly damp air out ide. Other gem1 be that of influenza also have thi habit. Let it be rememb ered that when any indi\.-i.dual ncez e he infects the atmo phere around hini in a circle of about three yard with all kinds of bacteria; thu it i ad-

visable for anybody who is unfortunate enough to be within the vitiated circle to place immediately in his mouth an antiseptic lozenge such as formamint or iodomint to protect himself.

Among the diseases spread by air are measle, German measles, whooping cough, small-pox, chicken-pox, croup, diphtheria, phthisis and pneumonia, and, a previously explained, the particular bacterium of each affection has specia l affinity for certain of the bodily tissues. The incubation period of the various complaints varies considerably, being but short in the case of scarlet fever, diphtheria and pneumonia; in the latter the invasion may take place within a few hours after contagion (being manifest by rigors, exalted temperature and accelerated respiration), the cocci multiplying rapidly in the substance of the lung. In such a case bed 'with hot water bottles , well ventilated roomtemperature 60 0 to 65 0 F.-hot stimulating drinks are called for and the immediate summoning of medical aid and advice.

In all cases, whatever the cause, with a temperature above normal, bed is the place for the patient

In all cases of sore throat medical advice should be sought early.

Among diseases spread by infection, i.e., from food or drink"are ague, malada, diarrhc:ea, cholera and typhoid fever. Scarlet fever, diphtheria, and tubercolosis, may be spread by the drinking of contaminated milk.

Milk of all foods is most liable to rapid changesit is an excellent cultivating medium in which decomposing germs flourish and multiply rapidly; in all cases it must be insisted that all vessels used to hold milk, whether the bucket in which it is drawn, the pan, bowl or bottle in which it is kept, or the cup or glass from which it is drunk, are spotlessly clean.

We would like to be assured that all milking takes place in aseptic surroundings and that it is delivered pure and not adulterated w i th water or colouring matter, etc Amongst the bacteria sometimes found in milk as delivered to the consumer are the bacilli of typboid and tubercle. To destroy them the milk must be sterilised-that is, placed in a closed receptacle which is nearly immersed in water and the water brought to the boiling point; twenty minutes from the time when the water boils all bacteria with their spores will be destroyed. Heated to 140 F for half an hour, typhoid bacilli are killed, and likewise those of tubercle that are not spored: but not the spores.

The bacilli of typhoid abound in the excreta of the stricken person; unless the most stringent precaution be taken to destroy them by burning or chemical action, the bacilli may find their way into the water supply of a locality, or through sewage be carried to oyster or watercress beds, contaminating the crustaceans or the cress. Oyster caters

.Ll1arch, 1932'

must be s u re the de li cacy comes from a pure source, and the same a surance is essential to those who delight in the watercress. Flies are a very potential source of infection by carrying the undestroyed germ from the excreta to food that has been exposed witho u t cover.

Many diseases are developed from the consumption of imperfectly cleaned raw foods-e .g .• lettuce, mustard and cress, watercress, e tc.-these often contain the ova of worms and hydatids.

Through inoculation or abrasion of the urface (skin or mucous membrane) may enter the germs of gangrene, ery ipelas and blood poi oning generally, also hydrophobia, splenic fever, lockjaw and other diseases of animals. Hence the enormou importance of getting any wound, however apparently trifling, healed as soon a' possible, treating it at once antiseptically and covering it with dre sing impermeable to the enemy.

But ala ! careles ness is rife and familiarity breeds contempt; so many a u eful limb and valuable life ha been sacrificed through neglect of treatment until too late.

The Divisional Superintendent.

By R. 1. GARDNER, M.M ., Cheltenham Corp _

A lIthor of (( The Division a l ecretary." (Continued.)

INSURANCE.

Reference has been made to In urance. It i of the utmost importance that every Divisional Superintendent sees that hi men are at all time covered by the special Brigad e Insurance cherne, particulars of which may be obtained from Headquarters, t. John' Gate. No excu e will be t a ken by the Chief Commissioner from any uperintendent who overlooks this duty.

ANNUAL RETURNS BRIGADE FORMS.

The principal Returns and Forms with which a Divisional uperintendent is concerned are :-

B.F. 1. A (or N). Brigade Register and Record heet.

B.F.3.

B.F.4.

B.F.4a.

B .F. S .

B.F. 7

B.F.l1b.

B.SM j A.

N .jBR.

B.F. 1Sa

Yearly Return of Drill and Duties.

Personal H.ecord Sheet. Application for ervice Badges. Return of trength. Application for Appointment.

Annual Re-exam. Roll. Service Medal Application. Application for Re-exam.

Inspection Parade Slate and Report

If you wi ll turn to Appendix II , page 77 General R egulations, you will find a very clear table of these, showing just how they are to be used, to whom they are to be submitted and when.

Important.-In connection with B.F. l1 b there is a very important rule contained in G R., page 44, paragraph 248. Through overlooking this, one of your men might easily lose his efficiency.

TRAN PORT.

H ometimes happens that a uperintendent is responsible for the care and maintenance of Ambulance Transport in addition to his many other dutie (G.I<., pa!!e 31, para. 170). Unless his Division is very small, and calls for an Ambulance are rare, then the sooner he can get a reliable Transport Officer or Sergeant the better. The wide subject of Tran port cannot be di cu ed here, but every uperintendent hould organi e an Emergency Mobilisation Plan. (ee Gazette, Vol. 3, 1 o. 7 , pp 172-173.)

Finance. - The raising of fund s may, or may not, be the Superintendent' immediat e concern. Let u hope that he i blessed with a good Trea urer, who, by the way , may be orne influ ntial out ider

Recl'7liting. - ooner or later you will need recruit s. Arrange, if possible, with the Local Centre ecretary of the S.J.A.A. for your Divisional Surgeon to lecture to a First Aid CIa s to be held at your H eadquarter on your drill night. Get your present members to attend as usual and a ist. Be demon strato r yourself if you are good enough. If you have a n Officer or N.C.O. who is better, let him do it. Do not spend much on advertising. You do not want hundreds. Rather let your present member introduce their friends. Have a short chat to them the week before the first lecture given. Divide each class night into two distinct parts- the 'urgeon's lecture on theory only, and the Demontrator' turn at practical work only. There must be no overlapping. The Doctor should never illustrat e th e application of a bandage or plint. The Demon trator mu t never get ahead of the Lecturer. The plan shown in " Table A JJ gives very good re ults. Gnle s your practices are going to la t three hours (which is much too long) it i not wi e to attemp t to do this cour e in Ie than ten weeks. Even so, the successful candidates \vill be wondering in twelve months' time how ever they managed to gain a certificate!

FIRST A I D CLASS.

LECTURER DE:llOXSTRATOR. --=---------;\leeting.

ubJect

Outline, Principles, Preparation Skeleton J O lll ts, :'1 Fractures pecial Fractures Dislocations, CirculatlOn, \\ ound,; Artenes, Internal II cemorrhage, etc. Burns, etc., Asphyxia );eryous ystem, Insensibility Poisons Que bons

(a member of the local Council is often most useful) made an honorary member while acting as Trea urer. Whatever means you adopt to get money , whether by whist-drive, dance, concert, flag day, etc., first create the appeal, by taking every opportunity of letting people know of your work. We cannot afford to hide our light und r a bu hel. Pres men will probably make a routine call each day at your Ambulance tation for new. \ Vhen ther is any, insist on your unit being specifically mentioned. And keep your press po ted each month with your number of patients removed, the nnmber of street and road accidents attended by your member, and the Ambu lance mi leage. Then you can go out and ask for money when you need it ! :'leeting.

Folding, Knot, hngs BandagIng (InJurie. ). Ditto Fractures no splints. Fracture. Ditto.

Pres -u re P om ts. Ditto Artificial Respira tion. Lifting Tran_port, Re\'i ion.

\ '1. HOLDL\"G THE INTERE T (a) H o}}Ze Aid tudy i not altogether exciting to active, healthy, young men, and intere ted a th ey are, their interest will surely wane unless there is orne vari ty in the programme. Try a Hom e T ur ing Com- - e ometime. :-Iake imilar arrangement to tho e made for a First Aid Clas , with the arne divi ion of theory and practical work. You may like to take advantage of securing the ervice of t\\'o ur jng Division Officer to come and demon to your cla . A uperintendent it is very de irable that you sho uld take this cour e your elf, and th ereby obtain your Home Nur ing Certificate (To be contin/(ed.)

Extract from County Commissioner H. V. Miller's Official Report to the Chief Commissioner of the Brigade on the Ambulance Work at Dartmoor Prison.

At the special request of the Medica l Officer in charge of the establishment, I transmitted his message to you, expressing great appreciation of the assistance given him and his staff.

On Sunday morning last, at about 11 o'clock the City fire alarm system in Plymouth rang for a grave outbreak of fire. The Central Ambulance Station is, of course, incorporated in the system, and the first ambulance and crew left immediately behind the fire apparatus, this being the practice in Plymouth whether or not there are casualties at the fire. Then the St. John Ambulance men had the unique experience of having merely to follow the fire brigade to "an unknown destination." To their surprise they went to no fire in the City, and ultimately, at a speed of about 45 miles an hour, were soon rushing over Dartmoor. Then the information was given my staff of the serious business ahead.

The Princetown Convict Establishment is situated -on a desolate part of Dartmoor about 15 miles from Plymouth, and, as the Brigade and Ambulance approached the prison it was evident by the smoke .and flames, also the state of the inhabitants of the little moorland town-mainly dependants of prison officers-that grim work was ahead. A large coach filled with Plymouth police officers had gone on previously, and as you will know from the press, these were under Chief Constable A. K. Wilson, who, I am proud to report, is an officer in our Order of St. John.

Our car took up duty near the scene of the fire which was raging in two large buildings practically unchecked as the mutineers had destroyed the fire apparatus and put the engines out of action. Then the ambulance men reported for duty in the prison hospital, whence the wounded had been taken. There were about 80 or 90 casualties. The injuries resolved themselves into about three catagories, viz.: (1) Wounds from shot guns. (2) Contusions, bruises and some fractures sustained in the fighting. (3) Inj uries, the result of falls from walls, etc.

On the very serious development of the situation a further call was put through to the Central Ambulance Station, Plymouth, and the remaining men on duty were sent out to reinforce. They took with them the comprehensive disaster equipment, which includes not only the ordinary first-aid dressings and appliances in large quantities, but oxygen reviving mechanism, breathing apparatus, smoke masks, life-lines, etc.

Tentative arrangements were begun, which, if necessity arose, wou ld h ave resulted in about 150

St. J oh n personnel bei ng availab le. The staff work at t h e Central Station was by Mr. ]. Bardsley (Assistant Secretary of Plymouth Ambu l ance Service of t h e Order). Ot h er office r s there included Lady County Officer Mrs. Balsdon, who specially came fr om a neighbouring town to stand by, and Duty Superintendent for the day, Superintendent A. R. Ponsford.

The second and larger detachment of men and transport were under the charge of Staff Sergeant R Skinner (Plymouth Central Division). He took his men to the prison hospital where their services were badly needed and most gratefully accepted. Our men, in some instances, used their own dre sings.

When the wounded were treated and removed, either to hospital beds or to their cell in the prison building, our work consisted in by fire brigade in case of accident durmg theIr dangerous task

I duly reported, as the County Commi sioner, to Colonel Turner, Home Office Assistant Commisioner, and to Captain Roberts, the Pri on Governor. \ Ve met \\'ith e\'ery courtesy and kindne from those in authority. t. John duty terminated at 10 p.m

May I pay a great tribute to our men who wer drawn from the Plymouth Central, Mutley, and Friary Ambulance Divisions. They were plendid, and, from several influential quarter I have heard their prai e.

igned) HEDLEY Y. MILLER, County Commissioner, County of Devon.

In the cour e of a letter received by County Commissioner Hedley Miller (Devon) from Mr. Alexander Paterson, His Majesty's Commissioner for Prisons, who went to Dartmoor in connection with the Government inquiry, there is the following commendation :-

" May I take this opportunity of ex pres ing the thanks of the Prison Commissioners and the Dartmoor taff for all the splendid work that your organisation did on Sunday last. We were ver grateful indeed to you for your timely help."

(Signed) ALEXANDER PATERSON.

From: Prison Commission, Home Office, V\' hitehall, .W.I.

Found.

Divisional Superintendent R. Mills, of 55, Irving Road , West Southbourne, has found a damaged war medallion (No. 70 18). Will the owner app l y to him?

OVERSEAS NEWS

N EW ZE AL AND Wellin g ton.

OV E RSEAS)

The entries were numerous, and the Brigade officers wish to thank the doctors and nurses who acted as judges. The Masterton team was unfortunate in having a car breakdown and did not arrive in time. The results were :Rhodes Challenge Rose Bowl (first aid, lifting, and carrying, and the placing on bed, home nursing, practical .and oral).-\\'ellington Suburban Nursing Division (Misses M'Carthy, E. Cleaver, A. L. Huggins, K. Gaby), 1; Brooklyn Nursing DIvision, 2; Y.W.C.A. Nursing Division, 3. H. H. eed Challenge Cup (render first aid, place patient ()n stretcher, and return over obstacle to starting point).-

Robieson First Aid Trophy (one serious injury to be treated and four questions answered).-Miss Skilton, 1; Mrs. H. Hiscock, Mrs. Y. and Miss Mitchell, equal, 2: Mrs. T. Coose, 3.

The Brigade paraded for Divine service at St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral, when the banners recently presented by Mrs. Barltrop and Miss Griffiths were consecrated by Canon P. James. Over 200 members afthe Brigade paraded.

Dune d in.

At the executive meeting of the St. John Ambulance Association Dr. Falconer oresided and there were also present Mrs G. M. Baker, "Mrs. G .:'II Davis, \\' Ewing, and Messrs. Anderson, Dove, Moir, Peters and \Vhite. An appeal from the London office for financial assistance for its centenary building scheme was considered, but in view of the present state ofthe Association ' s funds the committee had regretfully to decline to contribute. The secretary submitted reports on the work of the different departments, that for transport showing that 122 ambu · lance calls had been made during October and 913 mdes

\Vellington Ambulance Division (Privates L. Pavnter, M. Lawson, T. Allcock, Corporal Johnson), 1; - Hutt Valley Railway Division, 2; Petone Ambulance Division, 3. Sand ham Trophy (practical first aid) .-\\ dlington uburban ursing Divi ion (Misses Poynter, Anyon, Fossette), 1 ursing Division, 2; Y.\\'.C.A. Kursing DlVIslOn and lsi Rovers Ambulance Division, equal, 3. Jessie Moorhouse Memorial Shield (first aid). - W ellington South Nursing Division (Misses K. Gab)', E. Cleaver, R. M Carthy), 1; Wellington Suburban Nursing DiVIsion, 2; Y.W.C.A. ursing Division, 3. Taumira Challenge Cup (attend to accident in which two persons have been injured) .-\Ycllington Suburban Nursmg Division: A squad (lHisses Chote, Carter, Pirest, Fossette; B Squad (Misses Poynter, Robinson, Anyon, Mrs. Watson), 1; Brooklyn Nursing Division, \Yellingto? Nursing Division, 2; \\'ellington 'outh ursinO' DIVISIon, 3.

Barltrop Rose Bowl (two tests in roller bandaging, questions in home nursing) .-Mrs. R. Symes, 1; MISS E. Emerson, 2; Miss Hobson, 3.

trayelled by the machines The \\'ork of the district nur es was increa ing, -t51 \ ' isib havin g be e n m a d e during th e month and six: new patients added to their list . ':\lrs Davis said that this branch of th e "\..s o c iatio n s activities desen ecl more publicity Yery fe w peopl e were a"-are of the excellent work clon e by the nurse s whose leisure hours and Sundays were often brok e n upon by urgent call ' from all parts of the city, particula rly during epidemic tim e s. The r ecent wave of influ e nza, though fortunately mostl), of a mild type, has add e d greatly to their r e sponsibilities, and they had respond ed to eyer)' call often at consid e rable personal in conveni e n ce The financial statement was of a more s a ti s fa c tory n a tur e than usual and hopes were expressed that th e ye a r mi O' ht close without further depletion af the accumula t e d funds, which had already been drawn upon more large ly than was desirable. In this connection memb e r - \\ -e re a k e d to keep a close watch for attempt by unauthori ed pers o ns to collect money from the charitable, osten ibly for the A sociation's funds, and to report any cases they might learn of with a view to suitable action.

Ube St. lobn Bmbulance Ga3ette Marc h , 1932

WELL! GTON CORPS.

Afternoon Ch u rch Parade for the Dedication of Banners, November 8,1931, held at St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral. Preacher: Canon James.

Ube St. lobn :ambulance Ga3elte March, 1932

District Nursing Guild. Reading Matter for the Sick.

The monthly committee meeting of the District Nursing Guild of St. John was held in Broadway Buildings, Courtenay Place, Irs. tace presiding.

The nurses reported 26 admissions for October, 12 discharged, 3 died, 5 sent to hospital; 27 remained on the register. Sisters' visits to homes were 174 and patients' visits to surgery were 166. The number on the register was 6,258.

The committee wishes to thank the many donors of magazines and books that have been left in response to the appeal for reading matter for the sick.

Donations have been received as follows :-Mrs. Illingworth, 3s.; Mrs. Sharp, 2s. 6d.; Miss Tucker, 3s. 6d.; J\Iiss Donaldson, 10s.

Donations in kind have been received from ::'Ilrs. l\IcRae, Busy Bee Club, 1\1rs. C. mith, 1\1iss Bates, Mrs. \Yarner, Mrs. Yates l\Irs. Stace, Miss Remble, Anon., Mrs. Phillips, Vogeltovvn ladies, Khandallah ick Poor Guild, irs. Hammerton, 1I1rs. Choate, D.LC. Ladies Guild, Irs. Hoar, 1\1rs. Reeves, per 11rs Gaby, Irs. Barltrop, Mrs. Hellyer, Barnes, Lissack, Toe H \V omen's Auxiliary, \Y Young, Li\-ing, Mrs. Lundnis, :Mrs. Batten.

During the month the nurses distributed 385 articles of clothing, 5 pairs of shoes, 3 blankets, -4 mattresses, 2 stretchers, 1 pram, 1 large chair, 1 couch.

Pneumonia.

Pneumonia is inflammation of the lung tissue, and may occur in three forms, known as Croupous, Lobular or Broncho-pneumonia. Most prevalent in winter and spring, and may occur at any age. Lobar pneumonia infects a large area of the lung or the whole lobe. The alveoli of the lung are filled with fibrinous substance. The causes are similar to those of acute bronchitis. Alcoholic and diabetic patients are more prone to the disease and take a more severe form. The infection mostly begins at the lower lobes and is always accompanied by more or less pleurisy.

Symptoms begin with acute pain in the side, fever and rapid respiration. There is often a rigor or vomiting. The temperature remains high, the patient has a terrible cough and expectorates a sticky sputum, which is sometimes coloured with blood, but is more often rusty. The respirations are shallow and rapid and greater in proportion than the pulse. Sometimes there is slight jaundice, the urine is scanty and highly coloured. The patient is placed in a semi-recumbent position. In severe cases there is delirium and the pulse becomes weak, the patient is cyanosed and cold, and dies from the virulence of the poisons formed by the pneumococci and heart failure in usually about five days.

In more favourable cases the symptoms continue until the sixth or eighth day, when there is usually a turn for the better. The temperature either falls suddenly by crisis, or gradually by lysis. There is profuse sweating or diarrhcea. Great care must be taken during convalescence.

The pneumococcus may attack any part of the body and cause complications, the most troublesome of which is empyema (pus in the plural cavity).

Treatment consists of stimulants, ice-bag or poultices for the relief of pain, oxygen, inhalations , pneumonia jacket, plenty of nourishing fluid diet, chiefly milk. The patient is kept in a semi-recumbent position to help the breathing, in a warm well-ventilated room. Attention should always be given to bladder and bowels and the prevention of bed sores.

Broncho-pneumonia is patchy in its distribution in the lung. In severe cases the whole lobe may be affected, through the small areas uniting. It has not a definite course like lobar pneumonia, and it may last for several weeks. Young and old people are more liable to this disease than middleaged people. It may develop through a cour e of acute fever or measles, also through the pneumococcus or influenza bacillus.

SymptoJlls. The onset is less sudden than lobar pneumonia and the sputum is not rusty though it sometimes contains blood. The temperature is remittent or intermittent and eldom ends by crisis; the breathing is rapid and with an expiratory grunt or half cough.

Treatment.-As for pneumonia and bronchitis.

March, 1932

Hospitallers' Club

The Annual General l\Ieeting of the above was held at the Bonnington Hotel on January 15, 1932, the Chair being taken by the President, Lt.-Colonel F A Brooks

The Chairman opened the meeting by informing members that Mr. J. Harvey Reeves had recently passed away This came as a great shock, especially to those members to whom Mr. Harvey Reeves genial personality wa known. Unfortunately he was not often able to be present at the Club's meetings , but one always looked for him and Mrs Harvey Reeves at the Annual Dinner' of the Club. According to the Secretary's report, the Club has a membership of 118.

A copy of the Financial Statement has been sent to all members, and the Club may be congratulated on it · very sound financial position.

The Officers for 1932 were elected as follows :-

President: 1\1r. C. J. Fitch; Vice-President: 1\1r. P. Bettison; Secretary: Election to wait over until th e next meeting of the Club, Mr Bcttison to carryon meanwhile; Treasurer: Mr. F. E. Stallard; Committee Mr. H. Langley Jones, Mr. E. W Jackson, Mr. A. W Newton; Auditors: Mr. J. tandingford and Mr. J. P May.

Review.

THE EAH.LY TATUTES OF THE K IGHTS HosPlTALLEH.S. By Colonel E. J. King, C.M.G., M.A., F A. Printed for private circulation. pp.25.

HISTOH.ICAL PA-;\IPHLETS No.5.

Colonel King has added to the obligation under which all students of the glorious Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jeru alem are already to him for his hi tory by this little brochure.

These st.atutes, which ought to be known, hold the supreme secret which prevented the suppres ion of the Venerable Order, when other orders of chivalry \'eered towards disa ter.

Our lord the sick were not only the justification of the Order; but its magnificent in piration today, and so long as the Hospital at Jerusalem and the .].A.B. exist, the Order will reign supreme in the hearts and minds of men.

Colonel King ha conferred a benefit upon the Order by lifting the curtain a little and showing us some of the spirit which animated it in those details, which mo t of all prove its genius.

He i modest enough in hi own contribution to the tran lation, but the fact remains that just as Columbu di covered America, while a thou and armchair adventurers dreamed of it, Colonel King has et out for u in black and white what most of u only dared hope wa true.

His contribution is only slight, when counted by the number of page : in it quality it touche the living heart of the Order, and \""e only hope that all tho e who read it v;ill, like ourselves, admit they are nearer to the eternal secret which make t. John of Jerusalem a living force to-day.

\Ve tre one point. The Order offered no reward to it aspirants except a continued rem embrance in it prayer living and dead, and we hope that in con quence at it annual commemoration on St. John's Day there may be a more deliberate remembrance of it departed members than has been customary in some years past.

If Colonel King'. work will effect this, he will have done a big thing for the hYing pirit of the Yenerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem, with a glorious past and, as we believe , with a future of magnific ent promise.

Copies of the above work can be obtained on application to the Librarian at t. John's Gate.

A Correction.

With reference 1.0 Brigade appointments in February edition ST. J OHI A:-'IBULA)fCE GAZETTE, " John Frederick Ave bury, 1\1.13., eh.B.,1\I.R.C. ., L.R.C.P., Wedne bury Division, \\ 'a lsa11 & District. Corps," should read a follows "J o11n Frederick Duesbury." '

Ojjicially Appointed to tbe

St. John Ambulance Assn.

Means ({return of post)} service J and this means a special highlY organised mail order department, If you could see behind the scenes you would be impressed with the enormous stock of UniforlJl it is necessa1J' to car!]' ill order to maintain this Service at filii ejjiciellC)l. DOZeJJS of Collars of en!]' size-scores of Dresses and / lprolls all in that 1J'olldetjul rallge of stock sizes uJhich is sllch a bOOJl to cllstomen, all react)' for installt despatch. Officers Olftjittillg nell' detachments 1J1iil also jilld 0"1' special prices for qllantities of great assistallce-se!/measurement forms aJld price lists post free Oil applicatioJl.

Brigade Appointments, February, 1932.

The Chief Commissioner has been pleased to sanction, the following appointments, promotions, etc.

TO BE DISTRICT OFFICER. No. 4 District.

john Alexander Mackenzie, M.B., Ch.B., M.A., RA. I. c., J.p., No.4 (Lancashire) District. 26 1.32.

Captain Arthur Ferguson Nimmo, :\1.B., Ch.B., No. 4 (Lancashir e) Di strict. 26.1.32

Richard Irvin e Poston, M.D., B .Ch B A O., No.4 (Lancashire) District 26 1.32

Colonel Charles Henry Stennett Redmond, T.D., 1\1.B , Ch.B., No.4 (Lancashire) District. 13 1.32. No. 10 District.

Arthur Lord, District Staff 7.1.32

TO BE LADY COUNTY OFFICER. No.2 District.

Florinda Elisabeth Hayes, County of Hampshire 29 1.32. TO BE CORPS SURGEON. No.4 District.

Major Eben Stuart Burt Hamilton, M.C ., M.B., Ch B , F.RC.S., Manchester and Salford Corps. 4 2.32.

TO BE CORPS SUPERINTENDENT. No.4 District.

William Edward Naylor, Manchester and Salford Corps. 4.2.32.

TO BE CORPS OFFICER. No. 2 District.

Hubert Sidney Alfred Thomas, Southampton Corps. 29.1.32.

TO BE DIVISIONAL SURGEON. No. 1 District.

Maurice James Roche, M.B., B.eh Epsom Division. 22.1 32. No.2 District.

john Francis Lovel Barnes, M.RC.S , L.RC.P., Haddenham Division. 29.1.32.

Gordon John Smith, M.B., Ch.B ., Oxford City Division, Oxford Corps. 13 1.32

No.3 (Western) District.

James Waters Thornton Patterson, M.D., M.RC.P , Droitwich Spa Division. 28.11.31. No.5 District.

Isaac Hipshon, M.B., Ch.B., M.RC.S., L.RC.P., HarehiIls Division, Leeds Corps. 23 1 32. John Moir, M.B., Ch.B., Long Eaton Division. 4.1.32. No.8 District.

Henri Rene Guillaume Vanderbeken, M.R C.S., L.RC.P., Southwick and Shoreham Division. 10 .1. 32 No.9 District.

Maurice Killard-Leavey, M.RC.S , L.RC.P , Barnstaple Nursing Division. 21.1.32.

TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL SURGEON.

No. 1 District.

Elizabeth Mary J Higgins, M.B., B.Ch , Headquarters Staff Nursing Division, Southern Railway (\\ estern) Corps. 22.1.32. No.5 District.

Mary Elizabeth Houston, M.B., B.Ch., B.A O , Carrington Nursing Division, Nottingham Corps. 23.1.32

TO BE DIVISIONAL SUPERINTENDENT. No.2 District.

Atchibald John Allen, Hunge;ford Division. 10.2.32. Charles Lawrence Potts, RCh., M.RC.S., L.RC.P., Bracknell Division. 1.2.32.

No.4 District.

Thomas Bracewell, Rochdale Division 30.1 32.

James Fyles, Orrell Division, Wigan Corps. 20.1.32.

William Hindle Gastall, Blackpool Division. 18.1.32

Ernest Kippax, Bolton Headquarters Division. 1.t 1.32 No.9 District.

Alfred Henry Worth, Torpoint Division. 14 1.32. No. 10 District.

Harry Smith Oglesby, Great Yarmouth Division. 2.2 32 , Irish Free State District.

Edward \Villiam Marsden, Castle Forbes \,yorks Division 15 1 32

TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL SUPERINTENDENT No.2 District.

Katharine Myrtle Lamb Sowton, outhbourne Nursin g Division, Bournemouth Corps. 21.1.32. No.4 District.

Nellie Christine Naylor, orth-\Vest Manchester Nursin g Division, Manchester and Salford Corps. 18.1.32 No.5 District.

Minnie Fox, Hemsworth ursing Division, Pontefract an d District Corps 23 1 32.

Annie Slaney, Carrington Nursing Division, Nottingham Corps 23.1.32. No.7 District.

Dorothy Macgregor, Shrewsbury ( TO. 2 ) Nursing Division Shrewsbury Corps. 12 . 1.32 No. 10 District.

Elizabeth Caroline Harsent, Burstead Nursing Di"ision 20.1.32.

TO BE NURSING OFFICER. No.5 District.

Dora Isabel Flett, Derby Nursing Diyi::;ion. 23 1.32. TO BE AMBULANCE OFFICER. No.4 District.

William Rigby, Ince Division, Wigan Corps 20.1.32.

Harry Roberts, Altrincham Division . 9 .2.32.

John Scotson, Prescot Division. 25 1.32. No.5 District.

Peter Thomas Hall, Burslem Division, Hanley and District Corps. 23.1.32.

Edgar Wilfred Judge, Bourne Division. 23.1.32. No.6 District.

Robert Henry King, M.C., Houghton-Ie- pring Division . 2.2 32.

No. 10 District.

James William Westmoreland, Great Yarmouth Division 2.2.32.

TO BE LADY AMBULANCE OFFICER. No.2 District.

Elizabeth May Read, Bath Nursing Division. 28.1.32. No.4 District.

Hilda Penney, Prescot Nursing Division 28.1.32.

Lilian Pennington, Prescot Nursing Division . 28.1.32. No.5 District.

Lillian Denman, Carrington Nursing Division, Nottingham Corps. 23.1.32.

Mary Elizabeth Edmondson, King's Cross Nursing Division , Halifax and District Corps. 23.1.32. No.8 District.

Emily Lilly Elizabeth Partiss, Ashford Division , Ashford Corps 29.1.32

No. 9 District.

Ada May Garland, Paignton Nursing Division 5 .2.32. TO BE CADET OFFICER. No.4 District.

George Walker Clay, Heaton Park Division, Manchester and Salford Corps. 19.1.32 No.8 District.

Alice Rose, Maidstone Nursing Division, Maidstone an el District Corps. 20.1.32.

March, 1932 Ube St. 3-obn Bmbulance Ga3etu

TRANSFERRED. No. 2 District.

superintendent C. J W. Judd, from th.e G \V R. Division to the Readmg G W R DIVISIOn. 31.12 31. No.3 (Western) District.

Cadet Officer T. W. Harper, Rugby Divi s ion to the Stratford-on-Avon Division. 5 2 32. No. 8 District.

Am bulance Officer E. A. Dando, from the Thurcroft Colliery Division to the Bettishanger Colliery Division 15 2 32. No.9 District.

Ambulance Officer F. Trott, from the Barnstaple Division to the Horsham Division. 5.2 32. TRANSFERRED FROM BRIGADE RESERVE TO ACTIVE LIST. No.3 (Western) District.

Ambulance Officer W Jeffs, Lawley Street Division, Birmingham Corps. 20.1 32. TRANSFERRED TO BRIGADE RESERVE. No. 1 District.

Divisional Surgeon H. 1\1. KeiUer, Headquarters Staff Tursing Divi"ion, Southern Railway (\\'es tern ) Corps. 11 .2.32. No.2 District.

-\.mbulance Officer G A William s, Reading G \V R. Division. 1.2.32 . No.3 (Western) District

Lady tlperintendent A. Lovatt, Three Spires )Tursing Division, Warwickshire Corps. 1.232. No.4 District.

Corps Officer T. E. Carter, and Salford Co rps 1 2.32

Corps Officer T. 1IeUor, a nd Salford Corps. 24 1.32

Lady Superintendent A Gardner, Leyland X ursing Di"i sio n, Preston Corps. \5 2.32.

Cor ps Sergeant-nIajor R A. Brown, Accringto n Corps. 26 ] 32. REVERTED TO RANKS.

No.8 District.

.-\mb ulance Officer F Trott, Horsh a m Dl\ isio n 11.2 32

RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED WITH REGRET. No. 1 District.

Superintendent J Oliver, Twickenham Division

Superintendent \Y A Sayer, \Vill esden Division No.2 District. 5.2 32 5 2 32

"\mbulance Officer \V J \Vi ckens, lough G.\;\,T R Division 5 2 32

No.3 (Western) District.

Co rps Officer R. Cooke, Warwickshire Corps 11.2 32. No. 4 District.

Superintenden t J. \\'. Armitage, Exchange Division , Li, 'erpool Corps. 15 2 32

Superintenden t J. H. Bmg ham, Macclesfield Di\'i ion. 11.2.32.

Superintendent J. G. Smith, Barrow -i n-Furness Di"i ion. 2.2.32.

Tursing Officer 1\1. Byers, Lytham St Ann es Nursing Division. 20.1.32

Ambulance Officer J Davidson, Barrow -in -Furness Division. 2.2 .32.

c\mbulance Officer \Y "\ hitbread, Lanc as ter Division 20.1.32.

Lady Ambulance Officer F. Gooddie, Blackpool Division. 10 2 32

No.5 District.

Lady Divisional Surgeon F . Read, Carrin gto n Xursing Division, ottingham Corps. 1 2 32.

Lady. Superintendent D. R ees, Hem:,;worth .l. Tursing DiviSIOn, Ponteiract and District Corps. 1 2 32.

No.6 District.

Superintendent S. D Thorpe, Chilton Colliery Division 11.2 32

Ambulance OfQ ccr J Harrison, Charlaw and Sacriston Division 14 1 32.

Ambulance Offi ce r C. G. Press, Argyle Division, Hull Corps. 31.12 31.

No. 8 District.

Divi s ional Surgeon \V D. Hood, Cbertsey DIvision. 20.1.32. No. 9 District.

Divisional Surgeon F. A. Blackwood, Cam borne Division. 5 2 32.

DIVISIONS REGISTERED. No. 4 District.

Litherland Division. 5 2 32

Stretford Division, Manchester and Salford Corps. 12 1 32 _ No.8 District.

Pulborough Division. 30.1 32. No. 10 District.

Burs ead Tursi ng Divi sion 26 1.32 CADET DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

WELSH NEWS IN BRIEF. -a turday, April 23 , is the date selected for the \Yel h Brigade Ambulance Competitions for the "Llandinam " Shield and rr Arthur Griffiths Memorial " Cup, in which every Centre is entitled to enter a team.

The Abertillery Ambulan ce Division desires to announce that the annual competitIon for the " ln ce" Challencre hield, open to team of nve men holding the q Certificate, will be held on Easter Tuesday, :\Iarch 29, at the Ambulan ce Hall, \b ertillery. There will be an open competition for Cadets also, and cash prizes will be a'warded to the first three teams in both contes ts Entries must be sent to the e cretary, Mr. Ivor 63, Kewall treet, Abertillery, before March 26.

(OVE R SEAS )

The Chief Commissioner for the Brigade Overseas has -sanctioned the following appointments, resignations and transfers.

A U STRALIA.

West Austr a lia District

Fremantle N"ursing Division.-Ambulance Sister J. Yalker to be Lady Ambulance Ofncer, 23.11.31.

Perth Nursing Division.-Ambulance ister :Miss Y Drew to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 7.12.3l.

Bridgetown Railway Division.-E. A. Duncan to be 1st Ambulance Officer, 28. 10.31.

Tarrogin Railway Division.- J. Purchase to be 1st Ambulance Officer, 28. 10.3 1.

Northam Railway Division.-vV. Scott to be 1st Ambulance Officer, 28.10.31.

Merredin Railway Division.-\V _ Cherrie to be 1st Ambulance Officer, 28. 10.3l.

BERMUDA.

Bermuda District

Hamilton TO. 1 Cadet Division.-E. H. S. Christensen to be Cadet Superintendent" On Probation," 9. 12.3l. CANADA.

Ontario Distt;ict.

Border Cities Division.-Sergeant F. S. Cook to be Ambulance Officer, 7 12.31, vice F. R. Corkran transferred to Reserve.

HONG KONG. Hong Kong District.

Lady Peel to be Lady District Superintendent. KENYA.

Kenya Colony District.

R. C. A. Cavendish to be District Superintendent, 30. 12.31. INDIA.

No.1 District.

Charing Cross 1\ursing Division.-Lady Divisional Superintendent Mrs. Ewart's resignation accepted 'with regret, 30.1O.3 l. No 3 District.

Marathi Di v ision.

Dr. K. R. Desai to be Divisional Surgeon, 22.12.31. NEW ZEALAND. Wanganui District. Vanganui Division.-G. Scott to be Ambulance Officer, 1.8.31.

Wellington District. Karori Division.-Mrs. B. Keeling to be Lady Divisional Superintendent, 8. 10.3 1 SO U TH AFRICA. Cape Province District.

Capetown Nursing Division.-Acting Sister B. Neuport to be Ambulance Officer, 8.9.31.

The following Divisions have been registered :-

Hamilton o. 1 Cadet Division, Bermuda District, formed 8.12.31.

Hong Kong Central Nursing Division, Hong Kong District formed 31.10.3l.

Palmerston North Division, 'Vellington District, .Z., formed 7. 10.3 1. Pinjarra Railway Division, West Australia District, formed 1.10.31.

Mainpura No. 1 (G.H.S.) Cadet Ambulance Division, No. 1 District, India, formed 20.8.3l.

Mainpura No. 2 (A.K.H.S.) Cadet Ambulance Division No. 1 District, India, formed 1.]1.31.

Priory for Wales.

HEADQU ARTERS, Priory House, 4, Cathedral Road, Cardiff

BRIGADE NEWS.

Appointments, Januar y , 1932.

The following appointments, promotions, transfer, resignations, new Divi ions and disbandment of Unit s have been approved by the Commissioner for Vales and confirmed by the Ambulance Committee:CORPS INSP E CTOR OF STORES. Borough of Rhondda Centre.

Divisional Superintendent ' Villiam John Led bury, Mid Rhondda Corps. 7.1.32.

DIVISIONAL S U RG E ONS.

A b e rdare Centre.

Joseph Ernest Thomas, ::'I1.B., Ch B., I L c, 11.R.C.P. , L.R.C.P., Cwmaman l'\ursing Di\ Ision. 29., .31. Carmarthenshire C entre.

Joseph Patrick Dunne, l\I.B., B. h., E. -\.0., L.M., Gaman t Division. 12.12.31.

John Lynn Greville Jenkins, l\1.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.R C P (Lond.), Saron Division. 12.12.31.

DIVISIONAL S U PERI N T EN D E NT.

Borough of Merthy r T y dfil C e ntre

Ambulance Officer David ' Yilliam Jones, 11erthyr Borougl l Division 21.1.32.

AMB U LANCE OFF IC E R. Borough of Merth y r T y dfil Centre.

Sergeant David Edwards, Treharris Division. 21.1 32. TRANSF E R.

Glamor g an County C e ntr e

Corps Surgeon G. Phmips, from Amman Valley Corp' to Pontardawe and District Corps. 25 1.32. RESIGNATIONS ACC E PT E D WITH R E GRET

Carmarthenshir e C e ntr e.

Divisional Superintendent D. Edgar Davles, Burry Port and Pembrey Town Division. 25.1.32.

Lady Divisional Superintendent Richards , Cwmamman Tursing Di"ision. 25.1 32. CADET DIVISIONS R E GIST E R E D.

Monmouthshire C e ntr e

Abergavenny Cadet Division. 21.1 32.

Bedwas Cadet Division. 1 1.1.32. DIVISIONS DISBAND E D.

Brecknockshire Ce ntr e

Hay Ambulance Division. 3 1. 12.31. Flintshire Centre

Buckley Ambulance Division. 31.12.31. Glamorgan County Centre.

Abercregan Ambulance Division. 31.12.31.

Cymmer Ambulance Division. 31.1231.

Gilfach Goch T ursing Division. 3 1. 12.31.

Llanharran Nursing Division. 31.12.31.

Senghenydd ursing Division. 3 1. 12.31.

Gelligaer Cadet Ambulance Division. 31.12.31.

Senghenydd Cadet Ambulance Division. 31.12.31.

Nantyffyllon Caclet Ambulance Division. 31.12.31.

Tirphil Cadet Ambulance Division. 31.12.31.

Cwm Colliery Cadet Nursing Division. 31.] 2.31.

M e rionethshir e C entre

Corwen ursing Division. 31.12.31. Monmouth s hire C e ntre.

Tredegar No.2 Ambulance Division. 31.12.31.

Cwmbran and Pontnewydd Nursing Division. 31. 12.31.

Cross Keys Cadet Ambulance Division. 3 1 12.3 1.

March, 1982 Ube St. 50bn Rmbulance Ga3ette

GENERAL INTEREST.

New Ambulance Station.

Cons id er a bl e p ubli c in t e r est was taken in the official opening of th e Cwm ll ynfe ll Ambu lance Station, which took place o n t h e Welfa r e Ground, where a smart contingent of Am bul a n ce me n fr om t h e loca l Divisions were on parade, heade d b y the Cwm ll ynfell Silver Band. Sir Alfred Cope, ICC.B., Man agin g D i r ect or of the Amalgamated Anthracite Co lli er ies , Ltd , w h o pres ided, said they had met to take over fr om th e Priory f or Wales an Ambulance Car for service a t Cwm ll ynfell Speaking as one who knew some thi ng a b o u t th e team work of the Order of St. John, he was very glad, and so was the company he represented, that they h ad see n heir way to put the Ambulance at their disposal.

T h e Hon. J ohn Bruce, after paying tribute to the late Sir Herbe r t L ewis, said t he Ambulance Car was the fifteenth link in t h e cha in of Ambu lance Stations which bound togethe r a n d served the coalfields of Glamorgan and

Carn:arthenshire. The primary purpose of their Ambulance SerVlce was to guarantee an immediate response to night and calls by whole-time drivers. CwmllynfeU owed the StatIon to the fact hat the inhabitants were not being adequately ser ved by the car at Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen but an. additiona l sum of £380 was required to thlS new Statio n self-supporting; and he appealed to the local to come in right away. They were mdeb t ed to the Amalgamated Anthracite Collieries, to the Managing Director, Sir Alfred Cope, for glvmg a?ditional support over the area they controlled.

The StatIo n was opened by Dr. J H. \Villiams, LP., who t o the work of, t he St. John Ambulance as one of the greates t works for human happiness III WhlCh anyone cou ld be e n gaged.

Coun t y Co u nc illor Dan J ones accepted the car, and the com p any aft erwards t ook tea in Cwmllynfell Chapel Vestry.

POlice First-Aid Competitions

EIgh t teams, represen t ing the various Divisions in the gounty" par t i n th e Glamorgan Police Ambulance h e ld a t Porth on Friday, January 22, under superv lslon of offic i a ls a pp ointed b y the Priory, who, - usual ?ade th e n e c essary arrangements a t the request f Jhe Chl ef Captain Lione l Lindsay, M.V.O., E' .E . T he were Co rp s Surgeon D r. D. W ashingt on vans, Po ntypndd , a nd Divisional S urgeon Dr N a unto n

Lewis, Cardiff; and so keen were the teams that only marks separated the winners and the runners-up. The Aberdare "A" Division secured the trophy, the " Joseph Freedman" Cup, with 280t marks, and the Ton Pentre" G " Division, last year's winners, gained 277 marks.

The teams finished in the following order: Aberdare" A," marks; Ton Pentre "G," 277; Gowerlon "H," 276; Barry Dock "E," 250; Bridgend "C," 223t; Ystradmynach "F," 223; Pontypridd "B," 198; and Neath It D," 182. In the Individual test for the" Dr. Miles Williams" Cup, Police Constables F. Ballinger (Aberaman), E. Fudge (Trealaw) and J. 'Watkins (Dinas), tied, and after two more tests, Police Constable Ballinger was declared the winner. The first and second teams qualified as representatives at the S'wansea Ambulance Competition for the eliminating contest for the No. 8 District, which embraces the whole of 'Vales and the Counties of ::'tlonmouth and Hereford.

The Chief Constable presided over the presentation ceremony; and in a subsequent letter to the Principal

Secretary, acknowledged the assistance of the Priory in the following terms :-

"Mr. Mabon Abraham, ,,,ith the members of the Brigade who did duty at Porth, carried through the work most satisfactori.ly, and I need hardly tell you how very much the competitors appreciate the rigid supervision to prevent any unfairness to the competing teams."

The Chief Constable, Captain Lionel Lindsay, was the principal figure in an interesting ceremony, demonstrating the. efficiency in Ambulance work attained by men whose dutIes are so much concerned with the issues of life and death, held recently at Bridgend Police Station. Among those present were Superintendent John Davies, l\I.B.E., Deputy-Superintendent ' Villiam Jones, M.B.E., and the Instructor for the area, Dr. Robert Baird Milne, who is giving very generously of his services to the Ambulance movement in lecturing gratuitously to Ambulance Classes for men and women, omnibus employees, railwaymen and, not the least important, the police. Members of the " C " Division who had qualified in Ambulance work and swimming for the year 1931 formed up under the command of Inspector Villiam Lister, Bridgend, to receive their awards.

Superintenden t J ohn Davies, in introducing Captain Lllldsay, mentioned the interesting fact that out of a t otal stren g th of 11 4 members of the D ivision, only fo u r had not

qu a lified in ambulance work. Captain Lindsay, in distributing the awards, \yarmly congratulated the reclpients and all concerned upon the splendid results, and said th at there were no duties more noble than those in which they were engaged, and \vhich he kne\v were highly appreciated by people of all classes.

Superintendent John Davies, on behalf of the members of the ambulance team. had the honour of presen ting to t he Chief Constable a handsome framed photograph of the men, as a slight token of appreciation of all that he had done for the encouragement of ambulance work, and for the equipment and advancement of the members.

No 8 District- Yales, Uonmouthshire and Herefordshire -Police First-Aid Competition took place at the Central Hall, Swansea, on Thur day, January 28: Breconshire, Cardiganshire , Glamorgan County (two teams), I\Ionmouthshire. Cardiff, .l\Ierthyr Swansea Constabularies competed for the privilege of representing the District in the National Competition in London, on February 19

The team from Monmouthshire, composed of Police Constables W. ewman, A Cleeves. J. Davies. C. Wilcox (Captain) and C. Passey, secured first place with 276 marks out of a possible 350. Their runners-up were last year's winners. Cardiff, who gained 271 marks. Breconshire came tmrd with 266 marks, ::\Ierthyr fourth with 2-1:1 marks, Glamorgan No 2 fifth with 238 marks, Swansea sixth with 23 5 marks, Glamorgan No.1 seventh with 226 marks, and Cardigan eighth with 1-17 marks.

The officials for the competition were Dr. \V E. Audland (Oxford), judge for the team test ; Mr. J. Velsh, J.P (Chester), judge for Individual test; Mr. C. R. Fox (Chief Constable of Oxford City ), Chief Steward; and Mr F. J. May (Chief Constable of Swansea), Chairman and Honorary Secretary of the District Organising Committee.

At the close the Mayor of Swansea (Alderman J. Barclay Owen) presented to the 1\Ionmouthshire team the " Devereux " Cup, which is vested. with the consent of the donor, Viscountess Hereford, in the Trustees of the Priory for Wales, for the No.8 Police District A represen tative gathering witnessed the ceremony. including the Han. John H. Bruce.

CENTR E R E PORTS.

GLAMORGAN CO UN TY C E NTR E Commissioner f o r Wales s Visit to N elson.

The Nelson Ambulance Division held its annual social gathering at the Divisional Hall, elson. on Saturday, J anuary 30 , when the Hon John H Bruce was given a warm welcome on his first visit as Commissioner for Wales Corps Superintendent A. Tait presided, and among those present were Captain D. G. Richards. M.C., B.Sc., 1\1.E., Dr . R. H. Terry, J .P., and Mrs. Terry, Rev . Henry J ones, Mr William Humphreys, J .P., Councillo rs Arthur Hopkins, Tom Jenkins and Tom Lewis, Lady Superintendents Miss E. Osborne, lVIrs. S. B. Turner (Bargoed), Mrs. Crocker (Ystrad Mynach), Superintendent A Farrant and Ambulance Officer J. Hadley (Nelson), Ambulance Officer F . Fricker (Gellygaer), Mr. T. G. Bosher (Hengoed), Mr. H arry Lewis, Mrs. E. Morgan, Mrs. W. Jones, Miss Bessie H ambley, Mrs. J ones (Brynhyfryd), Mrs. T. D. Jones (Ty Bryn), Mrs. E. Hopkins (Secretary, Red Cross Detachment), and a r epresentative gathering of the townspeople. T h e Nelson St. J ohn Nursing Division and the St. J ohn Cadets, resplendent in their new uniforms, were also present in full strength.

Corps Superintendent A. Tait, in the course of his introd u ctory remarks, stated that the Lindsay Corps (of which Nelson formed a part) consisted of 15 0 members. They had three Depots for home comforts; and had also in s t a lled 16 street boxes for emergency cases. He thanked the public for its gener ous support, and mad e an earnes t app eal for new memb ers ; t here was plenty of ro o m for :Qlore recru its.

Captain Ric h ards said it always afforded him much pleasure to be associated with ambulance work and to visit Nelson. Jt was surprising to find so few people took up ambulance work seriously, considering its great va ue ; but it remained an undisputed fact that many people paid more attention to machinery than they did to their own bodies He commended the Nelson Division upon po sessing such a strong Cadet Unit; and the boys, whom he presented with thei r Certificates, he congratulated on their efficiency.

l'vIr. William Humphreys, who distributed the medallions and labels, said that no words could accurately portray the val ue of the ambulance movement. It was the finest hobby in the world, and tbe .I. elson Division had earned the admiration and support of all local residents.

l\Irs. S B. Turner, in presenting the ursing members with their certificates, said the ursing Division was now an established fact at Nelson, and she complimented Lady Superintendent Osborne upon the progress already made. She reminded the Nurses that they had taken up serious work. and the fact that they wore uniform conveyed to the public the intelligence that they were able to deal with cases of accident and sickness.

The Hon John H. Bruce, who met with a hearty reception, was cordially thanked for his speech on the motion of Superintendent A. Farrant, seconded by Counclllor T. Jenkins and supported by Councillor A. Hopkms. whilst the Chairman, artistes, accompanist, trayholders and all who had assisted , were warmly thanked on the proposal of Councillor T. Le\\is , seconded by Isaa c Osborne . Appreci ation o f Services.

Private Rees Eifryn Williams has received a grateful letter from l\Ir. Richard Howell s, expressmg his thank s for the services rendered m connection with an accident in which his daughter was injured on December l\Iiss Gwyneth Howells, a chool Teacher, was knocked clown by a bus and sustained severe wounds on both knees, fracture of the left leg. and injuries to the back and ankle. Efficient treatment was promptly given by Private \Villiams in a manner worthy of the traditions of the Order; and the patient's father has been at pains to ascertain the identity of the tl good Samaritan" in order personally to thank him.

Sis ters of Mer cy

Excellent reports are being received from the various Centres on the work of the past year; and, without drawing comparisons, the following details extracted from the return rendered by Mrs. S. B. Turner. Lady Superintendent of the Bargoed Nursing Division, give a remarkable illustration of the value of a Nursing Division in industrial areas such as Bargoed.

"We have put in about four hundred and :fifty visits to the sick poor of Bargoed , and many of these visits meant quite two or three hours ' hard work, as most of the cases we get are very serious.

" May I mention the case of an old lady of eighty-five. This involved at least two visits a week as she was bedridden a considerable time and very weak. The old soul died a month or two ago and we are proud to be able to say t hat after two years of our nursing her body was in a perfect condition, not a blemish on her skin to the very last. This case required two nurses in attendance each day for long periods

Another case was one of gangrene of the legs; several toes dropped completely off. This meant a great deal of a t tention during his severe illness

Another, a case of hcemorrhage, where a child rushed into our Depot saying, Come quickly-Mother is dying! ' ; and the woman certainly would have died but for the p r o m pt action of our Nurse. The result was that the pat ien t was rushed t o hospital and operated on within one a n d a hali hours L ater , when she came out of hospit al,

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we were fetched in and found her very ill again, the result of starvation owing to her having returned home against advice and losing her Poor Law Relief. In this particular case they were living in a basement on practically nothing, the bedding was begged for by us for her return, and we visited the Relieving Officer and managed to get extra relief for her. .

"An expectant mother, dazed and ill, no work, no money and unable to think things out. We watched the case for several weeks before the baby arrived. We managed to obtain enough clothes by begging and making, both for baby and mother.

" We were called to go as far as Uxbridge, Iiddlesex, to fetch an old lady home, aged eighty-six, suffering from cancer. We brought her all the way on a stretcher in a motor-car and attended her for months afterwards, often night and day, until she died.

It Another case, a very old man, taken to his bed a month or two before we were called in, and in a hopeless condition, as nothing had been done to him since he was ill. Wife too old and feeble to help. We nursed him many weeks before he died.

" The above are a few examples of the cases nursed by us during the year.

" Another type of case is the street accident, of which we get a great number. It has been known to have as many as four patients laid out at the same time in the Depot.

" One man, thrown off a motor-bike, and severely inj ured, was in the Depot from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m., whilst we were trying to find relatives. He was eventually taken by car to Hereford. The girl from the side-car suffered from shock and severe grazing.

" This is a mere outline of the work we are doing, and we have several more baby cases in view, for which we are endeavouring to make up bundles of baby clothesnot to lend, but to give, as every case is very deserving.

"We have been the means of lending out about a hundred and fifty utensils from our Comforts Depot, for which we have received payment, but there are quite as many who cannot pay the two or three pence required for hire, and we have to let them have the articles free These are not reported, but they dig very deeply into our funds, especially as the rubber goods perish quickly. In addition, food, etc., is supplied, and a large number of articles of clothing were given during Christmas."

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

Services of Barry Divisions.

The annual meeting of the Barry Ambulance and Nursing Divisions was held on January 21, at the Headquarters, Broad Street, Barry. Sub-Commissioner F. R. Hortop presided, supported by Superintendent C Lennox and Lady Superindentent Mrs. Mia Lucas, M B.E Mr. Hortop, in his annual report, stated that the numerical strength of the Divisions was maintained, and the financial side was satisfactory, the balance sheets showing a small balance in hand. The calls for public duty continued to increase and all had been satisfactorily met. The number of attendances at public duties was 3,679, and the number of cases in which first aid had been rendered during the year was 2,138. There were 540 attendance duties recorded at the Medical Comforts Depot, and during the year 398 articles of surgical and medical requisites loaned to the sick and needy of the town.

The duties required at the First Aid Hut, and the Children's Creche at Barry Island during the summer months, thoroughly tested the endurance and efficiency of the members. During the time 1,579 cases received first aid treatment at the hut, and 1,191 lost children were taken care of at the creche; and a letter was read from Dr. E. E. Owens, J.P., Chairman of the Barry Council,

which stated that the Council wlshed to place on record their appreciation of the excellent work carried out by the Brigade, and tender their warmest thanks to its officers and members for the valuable services so willingly rendered by them Sub-Commissioner Hortop thanked the officers and members for the never-failing support that had always so cheerfully been rendered to him in carrying out his duties; and afterwards presented Mr. Ivor Jones with a timepiece as a token of appreciation of his work as Secretary to the Medical Comforts Depot. First Aid Lectures at H.M. Prison.

A particularly valuable channel of service which the Cardiff, Swansea and possibly other Centres have explored is the instruction of those detained in H.M. Prisons in First Aid and Home Nursing work. It is three years since Miss M. Remick, late Superintendent of the Cardiff Nursing Division, now on Reserve, whose name was submitted at the request of the Governor for this work, was approved as a Voluntary Teacher for the Cardiff Prison; and from that time Miss Remick has attended the Prison one evening each week, almost without exception, to impart the important knowledge of First Aid and Home Nursing, which not only equips one with the power of relieving suffering, but inculcates the highest principles of good citizenship.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

The preliminary contests for the Vvelsh Brigade Finals are now in full swing; and the result of the Competition for the "Crawshay-Bailey" Shield, open to Ambulance teams throughout the Rhondda Centre, proves the Tylorsto"m Competitors to be the :first winners of this newlyacquired Shield, and the representative team from the Rbondda to compete in the LIandinam" Shield Competition.

The judges were Dr. J. 'Watson (Gilfach) and Dr J. E. Brereton (Coedely): and the position of the various teams was as follows: 1st, Tylorstown, 218 (possible 250); Naval and Penygraig , 209!; LIwynypia Il A," 208!; Tynybedw, 193; Tonypandy Police, 175; LIwynypia Il B," 167; Bute l'.lerthyr, 165; Ferndale, 161; Blaenclydach, 160. It is of interest to note that the Commissioner (Captain T . E Richards) reports that there are now no less than fourteen trophies available for annual Ambulance Competition amongst the Brigade in the Rhondda Centre, apart from three Shields put up by the three big Colliery Companies for inter-colliery competition L1wynypia Blood Transfusion.

In response to a call passed from the Porth and District Hospital through Divisional Surgeon Charles Bryan, F.R.C.S., ten members of the LIwynypia Division volunteered for a blood transfusion to save the life of a patient on Tuesday, February 2. Private Robert E. Ferris was selected and straight away gave one pint of blood; and it is happy to record that the patient is progressing satisfactorily The remaining nine members have agreed to give their services in a similar capacity whenever called upon by the hospital authorities.

Home Nursing Textbook .

The Home Nursing Textbook of the St. John Ambulance Association is in process of revision and it is expected that the revised Edition will be available in April next. If Class Secretaries have a stock of the current Edition which will more than meet their present requirements, they should immediately return superfluous copies to St. John' s Gate, as no credit can be given nor an exchange made for the new Edition after March 15 next.

Immediately on the pUblication of the new Edition of the Textbook the revision of "A Catechism of Home Nursing" will be undertaken, and any superfluous stock of this publication should also be returned at the same tim e.

THE JOURNAL OF THE V ENERABLE ORDER OF THE

OF

The " SI Joh n Amb"lance Ga;;ell e " i.l p"bliJ'hed OJI Ih e ul of each IJ:o ll lh Yhe I jl/l/ll(/I .l· F. 6d. pO J' 1 ('rtf' ; copies 3d. Brigade reporlr should be nddnfJed 10 /he 1:. dllor , (/1 /h e ( hallcet], of the Order of St. JO))II, SI John'S Gal,o, Clerk,mud/, E. C. R eporls and pholol!/aphs ,rhodd )'{'(/ch hi m by tht I 51h of each mOllth.

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We have plca s ur in pr ese nt ing t h e G \ZETTl: in improved fo rm, b o th as r ega rd s cmTe l' an d text , a s a re sult o f th c s t a d" i ncrease in c ircula tio n \\'hic h ha s obtain d durin tT th e pa s t r car. Th e las t four is sue s, in s pite o f increa se d printing , h a\"c b ee n so ld out. We ar e n o w on th e lo o k-out fo r fi rs t- class phot og raphs for c o v er r e production and s hall b g lad to receive es peciall y g o o d o n s f rom t. John units, both at hom e and abroad. e edles t o sa y

they must be good pri n ts , and our enthusiastic friend in the 1\ I idlands who sends us the tiniest snapshots with unfailing regularity (in spite of our just-aregular protests) \vill have to get a larger camera, if he w an ts to score on the front cover!

T HE "VOLl ''' T \R \' 1 1 EDIC\L ERVICE 1\1 ED \L." T he ecreta r y- General of the O rder of t. John ha been informed b\' the .J. \ rnw Council t hat Hi I\1ajesty the K ing bi.s been plea ed t o approve, for per onnel of Vo l untary and M edical O rgani ation the institu tion of:(I) \ medal, de igna t ed " The Voluntary :\I edical SenTice l\I edal," to be w orn in uniform on the left brea t, to be is ued by the t. Andrew's J\ mbulance J\ ociation the B ri t i h R ed Cro s ociet\· to their member under condition of 'eryice e q uiyalent to tho e laid down for the a \\'ard of t he eryice of the Order of t. J ohn of J eru alem (2 ) \. B ar- B rooch ui ta b ly in c ri b ed, to recogni e l ong and efficie nt en' ice of mobile members o f th e Voluntan- \ id D etachmen t and membe r of the M ilita r y H o pital R e Cf\'C. '\ n J\rm y Or der relating to t he in titution of thc B ar -B rooch fo r m ember- of the Volun t an- -\id D et achme nt " and m mbec of t he pitaL

R ese rye , has b e n is "ned.

T IlE O RDER' ') CF ". TE '-.; -\. R Y F I L \ L 1 pl ea, ing Ett! ce re m o n r t ook p lac at the R egal Cin m a o n l\1 a rch, whe n a t a lkin g film of the Ce nt ena r y Ce le bra tio n s o f 19' I w a c , h O\y n . T he fi lm ope n s b y a d cri p tion of th aims an d obje cts of t he O rd r by t h e ub - Pr ior. ome of t h o ffic ials of t h e O r d er ar th e n , ho wn di , cu ing a po in t o f a dm i n ist ratio n b e Eo r a meeting of Chap t r( Je n ral, th pr o cessio n a l e ntr a n c of wh ic h i \ T \\ 11 d p i ct d. T h efF ct o f th e bl a c k m a ntl e agai n t t h anci ent s t a n w o rk is admirabl y sh o wn b y t he s kilful li g htin g effe ct u se d. .

HOSPITAL

ST. JOHN OF JERUSAL E M

The scene then moves to the precincts of Westminster bbey, where the nursing si ter and ambulance men from all parts of the Empire are seen movino- into the J\.bbey. Her Ro yal Highness the of York, Commandant-in-Chief of the ursing Divisions of the t. J ohn Ambulance Brigade, is shown taking her place at the head of the nursing column.

Another very striking picture taken at the same function was the procession of Chapter-General in their mantles and uniforms moving through the cloister of the Abbey.

further short incident which was taken full advantage of by the photographers was the of Chapter-General across the yard of Westml11ster Great School into the Great Hall, where the General Assembly "vas held. His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught and many other 51gures, well known in Eno-lish life who are members of Chapter-General b of the Order, are shown on this occa ion.

The 511m ends with several scenes at the Revi ew in Hyde Park which took place on a perfect summer's day. There were some 7,000 ambulance workers on the parade, which was taken by His Royal Highness Prince Arthur of Connaught. The skill of the operators is well brought out in their selection of incidents and the picture of the apparently endles column of uniformed ambulance men and sister. as they marched past His Royal Highness was very striking.

At the end of the 511m, Mr. Joseph Grossman, who has been instrumental in its production, offered it on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell, to the Order perpetuity, and in a speech which he made on their behalf, he hoped that the showing of the 511m would be instrumental in encouraging members of the Order and of the Brigade, and indeed of all St. John people, in their work pro utili/ate hOlllinulll.

It is anticipated that copies of the film will be ready for circulation shortly. Divisions who wish to avail themselves of an opportunity of seeing this film should make early application to the Secretary of the t. John Ambulance Brigade, St. John 's Gate, after having arranged for its exhibition at their local cinema.

The film has been edited, so that managers of picture houses may be able to 51t it into their programmes, the time occupied being eleven minutes.

MR. LANSBURY A. D OVERSEAS AMBULANCE.

We hope that Mr. Lansbury read the ecretaryGeneral's letter to The Times, referring to the St. John work in China, for he was concerned as to whether there was any real organisation of the R ed Cross in that country-especially in the Shanghai area. We have, from time to time, in these columns, reported the excellent work of the St. John units in China and other parts of the Empire. Mr. Lansbury's fondness for good works is well-known and we have sent him a complimentary copy of the GAZETTE this month, in the hope that we may add yet another ex-Nlinister's name to our subscribers list!

FIR T Am FOR \ 1\-1 \GPrE.

The 1st Perth (\'V'estern Australia) ursing Divis10n may well be proud of the action of one of its members in rendering first aid to a magpi , whose leg was badl y fractured. The job was well done and th e feathered patient is completely recovered. Our congratulations.

The first yearly meeting of the Division, held in January ', produced an energetic programme for tl:e coming year. \Y:/e should like a photograph of thIS Divi ion, please. PROGRES' I NATAL.

We hear that splendid progress is being made with the Headquarters building of the St. John l \mbulance Association in atal.

His Excellency the Governor, who is a Commander of the Commanden' of the Order in outhern Africa, laid the stone in Jul y last when he thanked the Durban Council for its help with land and grant. It i hoped that the opening ceremony will be arranged for July this year.

There is no doubt that this new building will be of the o-reatest service in furthering the J\ ssociation's and Brigade's work in Durban and the surrounding district.

ROAD SER nCE D UTY.

The development of this duty by the Brigade throughout the country has enlarged the phere of activities, and presents an opportunity for Brigade personnel to perform duty which would not otherwise exist. Wherea in the old days little, if any, work could be found for units in agricultural districts, to-day, Di visions are being formed in country districts to cope with the heavy demand for Brigade personnel at dangerous cro s road , and at other places on the highways, throughout the motoring season, 1\-1arch to September.

In places of amusement, people requiring the services of the Brigade look round for the uniform.

On the roads it is different, because motorists cannot always see the uniform, and although there may be efficient Ambulance and ursing Divisions in the town, they do not know where to apply; in con equence, much suffering goes unattended, because Ambulance and ursing Divisions have not placed their personnel at suitab le spots on the highways, where they can be found in an emergency.

Durin g the last three or four years many units of the Brigade have rendered va luable service in this respect, but there are still large stretches of road uncovered where our men and women would be welcomed and a blessing to many rnotor1sts, and it is hoped that during the forthcoming motoring sea on, additional divisions will turn out for duty.

There is no nner service the Brigade can render than to go on to the roads, and where possible to have settled First Aiel Stations, regularly manned, and no finer pu blicity for Brigade work.

This service is in it infancy, and it is up to the Bri ga de to take the opportunity which now presents itself.

88

Talks on First

Aid and Competition Work.

By J\. T. L\KI"J,

(c) ARR"\ GI TG TIlE WORK OF r] [1:. TE \ \1.

In a team test, the information concerning the case i given to the team by ?f a card .or cards, and the first point in team tralnlng IS to reallse that these cards are very important and must be understood thoroughly. They have been thought out and worded very carefully, and every "\vord on the .card means something and has ltS value; [u.rm.sh clues t.o the patient, his surrounding, h1s InjUrIeS and hIS treatment, therefore the card must be understood by every member of the team. lip-sho?, i?correct readino- is very common and always results In slip-shod, treatment. Right from the very commencement of training, every word on the card hould be read slowly and di. tincd), so that all the team can hear, and the reader must not put in any word of his own; this is al 0 a common fault, and i the re ult of being in too much of a hurry. Read the card slowly and deliberately, and then read them again, deflnite pauses bet\veen the phrases and sentence.. In this way the team ought to get to know exactly the work they ha\Tc to do.

l \. team test is easily divided into three stages:

I. The Approach.

2. Diagnosi and Treatment of the patient.

3. Transport and l \fter-care.

"\ctually the c stages \\ ill 0\ erlap in SOllle slight measure, but they should be kept as distinct as possible, and t is a good plan to kecp them absolutely separate during the early practices, and us the interval between the stages to reyi e the work done and correct any faults, and then plan the work of the next stage.

I. THE ApPRO \ClI.

This mean :

(a) nderstanding the card;

(b) Getting the team to the scene of the accident;

(c) Getting ambulance matenal to the scene of thc accident;

(d) Making provision for econd J\id - Doctor, Hospital, Ambulance;

(e) Making provision for \X armth, etc. ;

(f) Taking precautions with regard to Traffic, Crowds, etc.

(g) Utilising additional help, if available.

The easie t method of ensuring a good approach is to allocate the variolls needs to certain membcrs of the team. The R. J\. 1.C. gives all duti scone rning the patient to 2. and 4, and stretcher, etc., to and 3; this i very sOllnd, and it can be adapted for) our

I.B. (Colltinued.)

in this way: on the card being read the second time

will take special note of the surroundings, weather, traffic, ctc;

3 will take special note of ambulance materials, Second .Aid, etc. ;

2 will note any special particular s regarding the patient;

4 will keep a general o\'ersight over everything (and so should the patient, if present, and a member of the team )

J \rrange a definite scheme of working based on Chapter One in the l\1anual, and put it into writing, then practice it. If each man knows his job, then there will be no difficulties and no disputes, and modifications can be fitted in easily. It will help explicitness, and avoid waste of time in giving detailed instructions. " 3, get ambulance material," and .0Jo. 3 kno"\\-s exactly "\l,That to do, and knows that, in ca e of difficulty, he has to a sist him. \X 'hen and 3 haye completed their work, they report in detail to -t a soon as they can com-eniently.

2. Dr TRE T. 1E:-\1.

W'hil t I and 3 are attending to their special work, 2 and 4 will have arriyed at the cene of the accident, and should take a general survey of surroundings and patient. Pages 14, 15 and 16 of 1Ianual indic.ate the point to be noticed in the surrounding ; Bleedtn g and Breathing must be the first points noticed about the patient, and the mo t seyere injury the second care and immediate treatment mu t be o-iven, e\ en if it'i only temporar), mea ure. to prevent the injury being made \vorse. Quiet, oothino- encouraginowords should be u ed alwa), and the patient instructed to keep still; if there i no response then \'Ou ha\-e at once gained a kno"\dedge of a part of the ultimate diao-no i. and an indication for the further :\ c .oon a, I and 3 have fini hed their special \\'ork and report d, the approach tage i nni hed and -t hould inform them of what ha been found out and the treatment that been applied and the second. tage can be c mmenc d.

Treatment cannot b commenc d definitely until the full diao-nojs has been made, and a the injuri s have been made afe and the immediate need of the patient attended to the c"'\:amination of th patient can be made. Ba e the scheme of examination on pag s 158 to 160 in the ?o.Ianual, and write the plan down. Try sugge. tion. Draw imaginary lines through the shoulders and hips of the patient and allot the different ar as marked out to difFerent

members of the team, thus: 3, Head and Neck; 2, Trunk and Upper Limbs; I, Lower Limb

The examination will then proceed in this fa hion :

3 and 4 will examine the Head (Back and Front), Face, eck. 3 will do the actual examining whilst 4 directs him and asks questions. If any injury i found, 3 will get on with the treatment. No injury found, 3 will keep an eye on the Breathing, etc.

2 and 4 will examine Trunk (Back and Front), Pelvis, Shoulders, Upper Limbs.

4 directing and examining and 2 conforming to the movements of 4.

2 will prepare for and be ready to carry out any treatment. I and 4 \vill examine the Lov-Te r Limbs, and carry out any treatment. Practise a definite scheme of examining with the necessary questions. It is not an earthly bit of use, 4 pointing to a limb and asking, " Is there a fracture?]) His own commonsense should tell him that no one can pos ibly kno'..\' until the limb has been examined, and the signs searched for. Put your routine examination and the questions down in writing, and work out \, hat the answer " Yes" should mean to you. Always ask the questions when you are actually looking or feeling for the signs the question refers to. i \ competent team should thoroughly examine a patient in 3 or 4 minutes, and when the examination is completed, 4 should give his team the full diagnosis, and then treatment can commence.

The treatment of the most seYere injury the duty of 4 and the man in whose area the injury is situated. Each member of the team should have his own area for diagnosis and treatment, and the leader will find a great saving of time and worry if he will write out the scheme of examination, the questions, possible diagnosis, and warnings with regard to treatment in each area on separate cards for the men to use, so that training can proceed on definite systematic lines. 4 may possibly overlook some important point and the other man, if trained properly, can quietly prompt him- there is less liability to make mistakes if two of them know the job correctly. 3 will always be occupied with the Breathing, etc., and, if the patient is unconscious, with the treatment of Insensibility . I and 2 are the ones that are usually least occupied, then the work of those who are not busy with actual treatment is to help the others, to run messages, to apply hot water bottles, to keep material handy, tidy and cJean, to prepare splints, and bandages, and to hand them when necessary The method of handling the ambulance material needs consideration. There is a great deal of untidiness, carelessness and waste of time in dealing with the splints, dressings and bandages, and it is essential that the material that is not required, should not be l ying about and getting dirty. Try and arrange it so that while 4 is dealing with the injuries, 2 is looking after all the subsidiary arrangements that are equally essential to success.

The

:\0. 1(I' RI:\CL 0 1- \\"ALES) DISTRICT.

COlllllliss/Oliel 'Lt.-Colonel FR.\HIS A.. BROOK" FLAG

St. John Ambulance Brigade News. Dr TRICT ORDER.

The Commissioncr of thc MetropolItan Policc has authorised Flag Days being held for 1932 by the Di, 'is ions of 0:0. District, within the 1etropolitan Policc f\rea, on the following dates :-

1. Divisions on the south side of the Thames, July 23, 1932·

2. Divisions on the north sidc of thc Thames, eptember 3, 1932· D1Ylslons in future \I ill OT communicate with their local police or with cotland Yard on this matter, but \\Till wnte direct to the of '0 District, 10, Berkley treet, Uerkenwcll, E.L.l.

3. Applications for Flag Day, fo r cithe r of the a bO\ L dates must reach the Commissioner of o. I Distric t hy the nrst post on 1[a) 8, hc has to make application to cotland Yard soon aftcr that date. , \ n) applications recei\ ed after that date \I'ill not be grantcd.

4. .-\ftcr thc Flag Day, each D1\ holding one will make ou( on thc form required thc Rcgulations of the of tatc, a statement of account, duly audited, and they must then be fon,-ardcd to the ommissioner of 1 '0 r District direct within two wceks of holding a Flag Day, as he has to scnd in to Scotland Yard a complete statement of account, showing thc total and expenditure of all concerncd. The form 'will be sent to Diyi ions holding flag Days hy the Commissioner.

Divi ions, both j\mbulance and Kur<;ing, whose DIvisions are situated in close 5hould combinc together and hold a joint Flag Da) and share the proceeds of the collection.

BANK. llOLIDAY DUTY.

Bank Holiday duty will be held as usual during 1932, on Easter larch 28, \X hit Monday, lay 16, and August Bank lloliday, 10nda)" J\ugust I. A roster of these dutics i s enclosed herewith for the formation of Divisions.

CENTENARY Fl'l'-D.

The Commissioner has handed the sum of £290 25. to the Accountant of the Order of t. John as a donation from the members of the Di strict taff and Divi sions of o. Di strict to the Centenary Fund.

Dr TRrCT CO'-lPETITIO s.

The Final Competitions will be held at the orthampton Institute, St. John Street, Clerkenwell, E.C.I, on aturday, j \ pril 2, commencing at 3 p.m. Competitors, tewards, and Patients will report to Assistant Commissioner, Captain \ XI. Goodley, M.C. (Competition Secretary), not later than 2-45 p.m. Dress: Review Order (unless controlled by the conditions affecting certain competitions).

The Lady Bertha Dawkins has very kindly consented

to present the trophies to the teams on this occasion Members, 111 uniform, are inVited to attend.

OFFICERS' ANNl; AL GE ERAL MEETING.

The Officers' Annual General Meeting will be held in the Chapter Hall at t. John'S Gate, on aturday, April 16, at 3 p.m and it is hoped that all Officers and members in charge will try to be present. All resolutions intended to be moved must reach the Commissioner at 10, Berkley Street, Clerkenwell, E.C.I, by the first post on Saturday, April 2, with the name of the proposer and seconder. After the meeting tea will be provided at the Manchester Hotel, at IS. Gd. per head. Will Officers wishing to take tea plea e advise District Officer B. Pier s at District Headquarters, not later than March 3 I, 1932.

FIR T AID CLASSES FOR Wm.lEN.

j

\ course of lectures on First Aid for women will be held at the Di trict Headquarters, 10, Berkley Street, Clerkenwell, E.C.I, commencing pril 7. Fee, 3S. 6d., jncluding examination.

Hon. Lecturer: Lt.-Colonel F. A. Brooks, i.D., Commissioner o. I District.

Ilon. Secretary: Miss A. 1. \\: alker, I I, Acol Road, J lampstead, \X .6, to whom all applications should be ent.

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\. BROOKS, Lt.-Colonel, Commissioner.

107 (YORk ROAD, L. .E .R. ) DrvhIO successful \,\ hist Driye was held on aturdar, February 27. There 109 people present. Refreshments were erved in the interval by members of the Diyision, and, after the distribution of prizes to the winners, upt. 11. 11. Dye thanked all those present for their continued support.

On Thursday, larch 3, Dr. \'\'. Mailer, Divi ional of '0. 13 (King's Cross, G. ' .R.) Division ga\e a lecture to members and their friends on ( Health and Happines." The visitors included wive and lad,frie nds of the members, and officers and members othe r Di\Tision of Central Area, ' 0.] Distnct, .J. .B. "\Itoge ther about 70 persons Ii tencd to a rno t interesting addres on psychology.

LO:-\ DON POST OFFI E CORP

The Annual D inner and Dance of the London Post Office Corps wa held at the Circu Restaurant, Oxford treet, \'\ ' ., on aturday, February 27. Eighty-three were prese nt. Corps urgeon R. V. Lund was in the chair supportcd by all the Corps and many Divi ional Officers. \mongst the visitors were sst. Commissioner Corbet Fle tcher, J. tuart- Jones, Controller c.T.0. H. H. Ba hLD., Medical Dept., J. \,\ ' Baskerville, Postma ter, \\ .D:O. J. \X'. aylor, sst. Po tmaster, Ir s. Taylor, DIstrict urgeon K. F. Lund, District Officers T. McBride 'ln d Burton, and Mrs. Burton.

Dr. Corbet Fletcher, in proposing the toast of « The Co rps," spoke of the high e teem in which they \,-ere hel d at Headquarters, especially for the manner in which they turned out for public duty at a few hours' notice. Co rps Supt. Hall, in reply, aid that during 193 I they ha d made 2,846 attendances on Public Duty and attended cases. Ie Stuart-Jones, in replying for « The VlSltors," said it was a great satisfaction to the D epartm::n.tal Chiefs to know that they had such a strong and effi clent body of First Aiders in the office, who were always ready to cope with any emergency that might OCC ur.

A Boxing Tournament in aid of the Post Office Corps funds will be held at the Stadium Club Holborn on Monday, April 4· Tickets 5s., 3S., and 6d., with all particulars, can be obtained from Corp upt. A. F. Hall, .W .D.O., .W .l, or any member.

TO 2 DISTRICT.

PORTSMOUTH.

« This is a hUlllanising thing." That is how the Lord Mayor of Port smouth (Alderman E. G. Foster, J.P -j summed up the work of the St. John Ambulance Association recently when he presented first aid award s to members of the Port smouth Centre.

The Lord Mayor presented 91 certincates, 15 vouchers for second year passes, 18 medallions for third year passe, 37 labels for subsequent passes, three long service medal for 15 years' efficient service in the Brigade, and one bar

to senTice medal for an additional n\'e year' efficien serVlCe.

The long service medals \,'ere pre ented to s Burch 1iss Reading and Mrs. Bramble, and a third bar to lone; ervice n;edal:\"a pre. to Mr Fulljames, 30 years efficlent ernce .

The popular Hon. of the Port mouth centre (Mr. H. E. R and), who has rendered 2-+ "ear of service al 0 received an award. ,

A prize \.va given to Miss \\'alters, the winner of a competition among the lady nur es.

To the member of th Portsmouth Police force the Lord Mayor handed 2-+ label 13 medallions, 13 voucher ' and 15 first certificate BRI TOL.

During the pa Tt fe,,- year ome of the Officer and .C.O.'s of the City f Bristol Corp haye been influenced to become in tructor and examiner in First id in the Boys' Brigade cla e and judge in the tretcher Competitions arranged by the Bri tol Battalion. recent appeal by the Chairman of the Boys' Brigade

Corps Supt. A. Payne, M.B.E.

mbulance Committee was re ponded to with enthusia m by tbe Officer s, Members, Tursing isters, and Cadets of the City of Bristol Corp, and a ,:ra r.ais d present a trophy for annual competltlOn In. Flrst Ald and tretcher \\ Tork among t the CompanIes of the Bristol Battalion, to replace a small shield which had been competed for oyer a period of 35 years.

A trophy ",Tas especially de signed, the maln being the eight pointed cros, urmounted by Boys Brigade Badge suitably inscribed, the whole belng handworked in solid silver, mounted upon mlhogany.

This was presented by the Corps 1\. Cotton, M.B.E., of the Bristol Corps, to the of the Bristol Battalion Boy' Brigade at the Demon stration recently given by the boys in the Col ton Hall.

Dr. 1 H. Kettlewell, Divisional Surgeon uperintendent, al 0 presented a solid ilver Cup for indiyidual competition in First Aid.

A link is thus being formed between the two organIsations which should prove of mutual benefit to both, the Boys' Brigade Ambulance Committee hoping the boys who recei,re first aid instruction may after Jeavlng the Boys' Brigade become useful in the work which the t. John Ambulance Brigade are doing.

10. 3 DISTRICT.

h JNEATO

The annual presentations of cups, medals, labels. and certificates to the members took place at the Bugade Headquarters, when Major J. Orton, the District Commissioner, occupied the chair. He was supported by the Mayor and Mayoress of Tuneaton, Dr. L. E. Price and others.

The Mayor presented the awards to the men, and the Ma yoress to the ladies

SECRETARY'S REpORT

The Secretary (Ambulance Officer W . H. Harris), in his report for the year, stated that at the end of 193 they had 70 efficient members all in possession of uniform. Du ring the year they attended 657 accidents in the town, 44 of these serious road accidents were attended by members, and the use of roadside boxes proved invaluable, and no dou bt saved some serious consequences through quick attendance on the spot. duty was carried out by their members at all the pIcture houses In the town, football matches, sports, and when the bands were in the P ark on Sunday.

The greatest public duty during 193 I was the Royal Show at Warwick, at which the Division sent the most members.

In his remarks to the gathering, the Mayor sai d they had every reason to be gratified at the result of their work during the past year. Continuing, he said tha he would like to congratulate the Brigade in having such efficient men as Dr. Price and Dr. Robinson to look after them and to give them their lectures. He was sure that both doctors took a very great interest in their work. He wanted to congratulate them, too, on their successful year. The first aid roadside boxes which they some time arranged with the Corporation to erect, had also proved their worth, being used in no less than 44 serious road accidents "I am sure we are all proud of the St. John Ambulance Brigade in uneaton, and everyone seems to be thoroughly enthusaistic over your work," said the Mayor. The Mayoress and himself wished them every success in the coming years.

TO. 4 (LA CA lURE) DI TRI T.

A lITO -UNDER-LY E.

The Ashton-under-Lyrne Divi sion held their annual social evening on January 23, more than 280 members and friends being present. Hi \\ 'orsbip the layor ( lderman D Hall), who is uperintendent of tbe Ambulance Division, was present in full together "vith Lady uperintendent e. Hulle)" ",bo JS In charge of the ursing Division.

Amongst tho e present were the Mayoress 11SS e. Hall), the Deputy Mayor and iayore s (Counclllor and frs. heard), the Rector (Canon \. \\'. Thompson) and many prominent townspeople. Dr. F. L. Hon. uro-eon to the Divi sions was presented wlth a framed photo of the Ambulance Divisions and a framed cer ificate of Life Member hip of the Grand Priory in the British Realm of the Venerable Order of ,t John. Lady uperintendent Hulley was pres.ented with a large group photo of the lste.r and the Mayor presented the Ambulance DlvlslOn WIth a photo of the" Daniel Hall" Trophy. ,.

On behalf of the Ambulance and ]\;ur wg DlY1SlOn Lady uperintendent Huller presented a bouquet to the Mayoress.

ATHERTO '.

The ervices rendered for 19 years by lemem Fletcher have been recogni ed by the Order of t. J which has conferred upon him the honour of ernng Brother, and he will in due course be inve ted with the insignIa.

Mr. Fletcher was one of the plOneers of the Bngade in Atherton, and has held the presidency of the branch since 1915. He has also been president of the classes at Howe Bridge since 1915 and ha been a_soClated with the classes at Hind ford since 1916.

During his associati?n with the Brigade he.l:as assi ted it financially and has encouraged compem.l<?n work. The Manchester Collieries team test competltlOn owes much to him and he has given the medals for the best team in the competition in the Atherton ColJierie group.

LA CA HIRE.

Speaking on the occasion of the presentation of awards in the " Lamport" Cup Competition at Lancaster on February 20, Assistant Commissioner E. Ralphs (Knight Grace), of Lytham, after complimenting the competing teams on their work, said : "The thanks of the community were due to the members of the Brigade f r the ervices they rendered, and he wished more memL'e rs of the public would come forward to help in this side of public service There were still many people, he was sorry to say, who were under the impression that member of their movement were well paid for the \,"ork they did. othing was further moved from the tru,th. They were not paid-on the contrary they were oiten called upon to meet expenses out of their own pockets. lie wished the public to understand that the members of that movement rendered a voluntary service-they spent both time and money in order to make them elves eAlcient, and he appealed to members of the pu blic to come forwa rd and join the movement-both the men's and women's branches.

LIVERPOOL CORP .

More than 1,000 guests attended the annual balI of the Ljverpool Corps on February 26 They were received by the Commissioner, W. G. mith, O.B.E.,

and :Mrs. mith, with Corps Surgeons, Dr s Morgan and Murray Cairns, and Major and Mrs. Pan s. l\mongst those present were the Mayor and of Bootle (Mr. and Mrs. Hankey), Mr. e. Porter, A slstant Chief Constable Glover, District Officer Colonel G. e. E. impson, hief Officer Oakes and Dr. Margaret Jorce.

LYTHA\J ST.

peaking at the annual meeting of the t. John Ambulance Brigade at Lytham St. Annes, e. F. Critchley, J.P., e.e., referred to the fact that w?-ile the Brigade had been allowed the use of the premJses attached to the Town Hall free of co t, he was afraid the Corporation, in the future, would ask them to pay something for the privilege. "l think all institution like \'o urs should be financed from the rates," he said, " and thus do away with the question of irregular voluntary contributions. On the other hand, however, if you were helped, the control would be taken from the hand

of the people who knew all about the work and taken over by people who think they kno\v more than they do."

"I cannot see why the town hould not support the Brigade and still leave the management in the hands of the people who manage it swell."

Alderman Critchley also ugge ted that everybody 1n the borough hould contribute to the funds.

GORTO

- llllbu/Clllce W ·o rk,.- The Gorton Division, which thi week joined with the ursing Di\ ision in a social function for the first time in their exi tence, is now 50 strong in memb rship, and i reported to be increa ing in trength. The Brigade members are doing numerous public duties, including those of attemion to case in Belle Vue Gardens, boxing and wr stling matche" at the greyhound and speedway race meetings. They attend at the King s Theatre, Longsight. Last year the member dealt with more than 1,000 cases. Dr. lilne, who was appointed Divi sional urgeon a few weeks ago to succeed the late Dr. Crompton, taking a keen interest in the work.

The members meet each Thur day evening at Gorton Town Hall for instruction and practice, and new recruit,

who will be welcomed, should visit the Town Hall or get in touch with Superintendent Buckley, Beard Road, Gorton.

ST. DrvI SIO?--.

" Can it by any stretch of the imagination be called an unreasonable appeal to ask everyone in the borough to contribute a penny a year to such an admirable tion as this, managed so skilfully and ·worked WIth so much self-sacrifice by the member ," asked Alderman e. F. Critchley, ] .P., e.e. the President of the St. :\nnes Di vision, at the annual meeting at St. 1\nnes.

Alderman Critchley said it was an unfortunate fact that in nearly all the charitable institutions the work and support fell mainly on a few. l fany others paid no attention beyond saying, " Oh, yes, very nice! "

If the people of the borough contributed a penny per head it would approximate to the amount (£ I 07) ral sed by the Division by a flag day, whist driYe s, etc.

11r. A E. mith, J.P., pre ided, and \\'a, upp orted by sistant ommis ioner E. Ralph Lady uperintendent liss H. 11. mith, and uperintendent G. Copley.

The Chairman, in his opening remark commented on the bu y time that both sections of the Divi ion had experienced during the year, and he said the medical comforts depot had been a eriou task becau e it \vas open nye day per week. The \\'ork \Va increasing each y ar, but he thought the member were rec i"ino- more appreciation for theit work.

The r port of the Centre Fund, by ergt. A. Grund y hO\\ Te d that there had been much quiet ,york done. It was worth mentioning, he aid that one of the case treated at the Field mbulance hut \Va of earthquak shock. " ure1y a rather unusual case in England, and one that goe to prove that th road posts like enry first aider, must be ready to meet any emergency."

93 , Personally, I hold yerr trong yiew on thi que , tion. I would put such in titution on the rate and not ha\'e the slighte t he itation about it,' aid the Pre ident 'but I would lea,Te the admini tration in the hand of tho e who manage it so \,'ell."

Hasrings t. J \.B Roll -, Royce 1foror \mbulance.

In regard to the Nursing Divi ion, the Lady Superintendent, Iiss Smith, reported that there was an increa e of members.

As usual, from Easter to October, four nurses had taken road patrol duty each Sunday, in conjunction with the Ambulance Divi sion-two at the North Drive and two at the \X arton fir t-aid huts.

One hundred and twenty-three cases had been treated by the ursing Division.

The work at the Chiropody Clinic was much appreciated, and thank were due to the hon. chiropodist (Mr. J. J. Bamford) for the 54 cases treated.

The work at the medical comforts depot increases yearl y, and in 1931, 990 articles were out on loan, being an increase of 140. Again they have had many welcome gifts, for which they were most thankful.

O. 5 DISTRICT.

OTTI GHAM.

Annual Report of the ottingham Corps, for the year ended December 31, 1931 :-Strength, 401 men; 139 Nursing fembers.

Public dutie have involved a total personnel, of all ranks, of 3,778, and shows the interest taken by the members. In addition to the above the ursing members have undertaken the training of Girl Guides, attendance with the Ambulance when removing cases for the Pu blic Assistance Committees, where they have responded to duty on 76 occasions. They have also attended the Boys' Camp, held at Ingham Hall. The number of hours spent at the City Infirmary, Dagthorpe, and the \\ elfare Clinics amount to 77 5· During Goose Fair a Baby Creche was staffed, and the number of children left was 160 and children lost numbered 60. The Creche was open each day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

At the end of 193 I, there were mobile and 92 V.A.D. immobile members. Five of the former spent their summer holidays enjoying a week's training at either The Ro yal aval Hospital, Ha ler, or the Royal Air Force Hospital at \Vendover, and in each case a good report on the work of the members was received.

Durin g the year the usual number of Competitions were held with gratifying results.

GRIMSBY DrvlsIO

The Annual Report shows much work has been accomplished during the past twelve months. The Divisional strength is now 79 Seniors, and 44 Cadets, with a further 15 Seniors, and 9 Cadets to be added, these having recently passed the qualifying examination.

Hours of duties at the various places of amusement, fetes, galas, total 17,126 hours, Fire Station Ambulance Duties 2,704 hours, and over 500 accidents attended to. Road Patrol work mileage covered 4,656 miles, during summer period.

RIPLEY DIVI SION.

A most successful year was given in the report of the above Division, at their annual tea, etc., Saturday, February 27, 1932, when over 300 people sat down to an excellent tea, provided and served by members' wives.

There were present, as guests, Mr. J. Bircumshaw (Mining Agent, Butterley Co.) and Mrs. Bircumshaw, Mr. H. Holmes (Manager, Ripley Colliery) and Mrs. Holmes, Mr. H. Riley (Hartshay Collieries) and Mrs. Riley, Councillor T. and Mrs. Fearn, Mr. W. West, 94

If. C. F. Hanbury (Ripley Higher Education), Mr. C. \Vright (\'\'elfare Organiser, Butterley Company), Officer P. Taylor and Superintendent Ripley Division, Ambulance Officer A. J. Flux, Derby Ambulance Offic J. \Y/. Cupit and G. Johnson, Ripley Division.

pleasing ceremony marked the annual prize distribution of the above during presentation of awards, to CorpI. W Culmore, of a splendid harometer for his past six years' services as Treasurer.

A - KERl':.

The Llewelyn Jones Ambulance competltlon open to teams from the underground and ofF the surface at Askern lain Colliery, was held in the \, elfare In stitute, Askern, seven teams competing.

The results were:- meaton 1 District 197, Barnb) "B" 175, urface 171, Barnby "A" 16 3, meaton 3 District I49, Pollingt on District I44, o 2 Pit 110. Iember of winning team :-T. A. Cobner, G. Asquith, ]. Melling, Canning; winner of Individual Medal, T. Cobner, 35.

Prior to commencing the mu ical programme reference was made to the loss the Brigade had u tained by the death of Assistant Commissioner llulley, and as a mark of respect the company observed a minute's silence.

Awards were presented by lr. \\ '. Llewelyn Jones to the members of the Brigade. 1[r. Jones also presenred the gold medals given by himself to the winning team in the afternoon competition, and congratulated Pte. T. Cobner on captaining the \l.·inning team and winning the individual medal. 1[r. J one thanked the doctors for their services to the Brigade, and al '() congratulated the officers and members on their conrinued imere in the work, which was a yaluable selTice to all, and commented on the number of young members connected with the movement, and the seryice of the Tursing Divi ion. He also promi ed to supply the medal next year.

On the motion of Dr. Duncan [attoch, econded b\ D ivisional uperintendent A. B. \\ 'i lliams, a vote of thank'" was accorded to the visitors, the artistes, wh had giyen their services free, and to the member , of the 1 ur ing Division.

'0. 6 DI TRTCT.

HULL CORP.

The strength of the 14 Ambulance Divi ' ions of the Hull Corps on Dec ember 31,1931, was 382.

Public dutie have again been carried out on many occasions during the year, including the following: Empire Da y parade, Hull Fair, Hull ir Pageant, Armistice Da y, Palace Theatre, Tivoli Theatre, Football latches, ewland Orphan Homes Carnival, etc., and the ca es reported on these occasions were as follows :-Hull Fair, 310; Palace Theatre, 44; Air Pageant, 1 I; Football Matches and Street Dut y, 67; Total, 432·

In addition to this, members of ursing Divisions have done 825 duties at Hospitals and Clinics in the City.

The total number of cases reported as treated by members when not on public duty was: Ambulance Divisions, 13,010; Nursing Division s, 584; Total, 13,594, an increase over last year of 3,337. The removals to Hospital, etc., 291, an increase of 28.

The annual inspection was attended by 381 members.

Road duty has again been carried out during the summer months this year. The Nursing Divisions have taken part

in this duty, and I have pleasure in l..:!porting that the Sir Arthur Atkinson Cup was won by the Kingston ursing Divi sion (under Lady A. Smith), the econd place beIng taken by the 1'\ urslng Divisions at the Elloughton tation, under Lady Corps Officer fiss Barron. \'(' e are very proud of this, and congratulate them upon their achievement.

O. 6 Dr TRICT.

ORTH DURHA\L

The retirement is announced from the active Ii t of Councillor 1\ rthur Payne, Corps Superintendent of the l"orth Durham Corp"', a rank he has held for of the 18 years he has been associated with the ambulance movement. He i retiring on the 61St anni\'ersary of his birthday, which fall on 11arch 8, and intends to join the Reserve.

Corps uperintendent Payne's record in the Brigade is an interesting one. He joined as a private in 1914, gained promotion, and wa divi ional te ndent of the \,\ hitle\ Bar and Monk eaton D1YISlOn during the war. He' '\"as' appoimed \cting District Officer of V]. Di trict ( orthern), and did yaluable \\'ork, heing mentioned in dispatche s to the ecretary of tate for \,\ 'ar. \t \\ hitley Bay he was administrator (If the 7th io rthumberland V.A. hospital, and he was Co mmandant of 1. orthumberland V.l\.D. 41. Lieutenant in the R .[\. 1. (V.), he also had charge of the air and sea raid ambulance dressing stations at \\ hirley, and it was during thi, period that he ,"'a, largely responsible for the proyi , ion of a ciyil motor ambulance at \'\ hitler Bay. This wa the fir t ci"il motor ambulance proyided 10 the North of England. )\t the end of the war lr. Payne was appointed orps uperimendem of the neside orps. I Ie returned to reside at Gateshead in ]9J9, and was tran ferred to the ::-':orth Durham Corps an d appointed orp. uperintendent in 1920.

6 DI TRICT.

TYI'E

On the morning of unda y, 6th inst., at the im-itation of the Vicar (Re\'. C. 1. 11iddleton EYans, 1L\., .F.) and hurch \\ 'a rdens, a parade was held to Holy Trinity War Memorial Church, Jesmond. The parade was attended by the Vickers-l\rmstrong-Armstrong- \'\ hitworth and ewcastle-u pon - Tyne Corp, under the command of Corps uperintendents P. R. Mcl\:'aught and T. R. Edgley, B. The Ambulance unit marched to the Church, led by a band kindly supplied by Capt. H. \'\ \'\ oodburn, of the hurch Army. The l ur ing Units assembled in the Parish Hall und r the command of Lady County Secretary li ss M. Batey, A.R.R.C., and joined the column at the church door.

The ' ermon wa preached by the Vicar and the Ie ons read by the County Commissioner eMr. Stanley Embleton) and the ounty ecretary ( Ir. 11. Crace, 11..\.).

O. 8 (DUKE OF CO 1 'J\ UGJlT' ) Dl TR1CT. FOLKE'TOKE.

The annual supper of the Folke tone Di,-isio n was held at the Queen's Hotel. There was a big gathering present and the function was a great success. Divisional Superintendent jes ,e Boulton presided, and he \Va 95

supported by the Mayor, Councillor G. Gurr, Di s trict Surgeon Dr. A. B. Mc1faster, and Chief Constable. Proposing the toast of " The Order of t. John," .;\Ir. B. H. Bonniface said that their Order went back lOto antiquity. Perhaps it was not generally known how far it went back. The Order had really two very strong children. There was the t. John Ambulance Association, which was formed in the reign of Queen VictOria, and the t. John Brigade, which put into uniform many of those present that evening.

Dr. McMaster, responding, said their Order was the oldest order of chivalry established in British territOry and they esteemed it a great privilege to be in way connected with it. He wanted to thank the publlc who were making the work of the B[igade possible and also he wished to thank the municipal authorities for the facilities the\' offered them, and to the medical profession, \.\'ho had so much of their time and senTice, which was of vital nece sity to the Brigade

'0 9 DI TRICT.

EXETER

The general meeting of member was held at Headquarters last month.

The 1Ioto1' Ambulance sec -ice had been well maintained during 1931.

867 cases removed from private hou e to the ho piral and nur sing homes; 8 county accidems; 162 treet accident; 60 private property accidents; 96 t[eet illnesses; total, 1,266; 26 fire attended.

Distance covered during 1931,7,921 miles; 90 pubLic duties carried out bi' members of the Brigade; -H drill held. .

The numerical trength at the end of the year a 4 6 social evening \\'as held at the Oddfell ow' in aid of the Recreation Club. A good crowd belO a present, supported by the l\urses, a ,rery enjoyable evening was spent.

The Officers im'ited all ranks to the Brigade annual supper. bout 60 at do\vn, ,-i itor., to a well provided meal, members entenalOmer:t for the e,-ening by ongs, etc. The J?r. C. Lovely, M.D. (Divi ional urgeon), poke In hIgh term s of the work of Ambulance Officer \\'illiams and Pt e. Gover, pre enting mbulance Officer \\ 'i11iam, with rhe econd Bar to his Long en-ice lIedal, he havlOg ,erved 25 year in the Brigade, and to Pte. GOY r the Brigade Lona en'ice Medal. The members propo ed a hearty , ro te of thanks to the Officer . , to uperintendent Bowden lILB.E., who wa one of the founders of the Diyi ion, having seryed 30 years to the Di, r.i ional u[geon, Dr. Lovely, for hi untiring efforts to keep mem?ers efficienr. During the month s he had klOdly gn-en a cour e of Home Tur ing Lecture, and it wa plea:ing to note that 1 S members pa ed the examination.

The evening came to a clos with the inging of th National Anthem and. \uld Lang yne.

The A sociation Committee arranged for a collecri on in the city. Thanks are due to the 'e ladies and gentlemen for all th y did to make it a success and the friend that supported the cau, e. 'early £: 00 was raised _ and a new "Commer' mbulanc was purcha ,e d trom a local firm.

Interesting Case Reports and First Aid Queries.

By

CORBET FLETCHER M. \., M.B., B.Chir. (Cantab), nLR.C. ., etc., Assistant Commissioner-in-Charge, Central Area, (Prince of WTal es) District, S.JA.B.

The Edicor im'itcs queries on the following ubjects:First Aid. Answered by Dr CORBET FLETCHER, M.B., B.Chir. (Cantab), 1LR.C.S. (" 1 C F.").

Competition and Brigade Organisation. \ns\\'ered by " SE\IPER FARAH: "; and

Diet aJ1d Health. Answered by Sir \X' •1RBl'THNOT L\};,E, Bart., CB., ., F.R.C

C\ E REPORT.- The Secretary of the Leicester Centre of the ssociation reports that First Aid wa efficiently rendered by a Cadet in the followina b C1rcumstance :

On Saturday, February 6, a member of the Leice ter Corps, St. John Ambulance Brigade, who had been detailed for duty on the Coalpit Lane Playing Fields, was unable, through sudden illness, to attend. Unfortunately, one of the player injured himself during the game, and one of the St. John Cadets, Cadet Bates, immediately et to work, splinted and bandaged the le g . He then telephoned for the ambulance and had the patient transported to th e Leicester ROiTal Infirmary.

On retun{ing from cluty, he notified his Officer of the occurrence; and 'when asked \vhy he did not accompany the patient to Hospital, he' replied that "the driver of the Ambulance \vas a trained man, and as no first aider was on the playing field, he considered it his duty to remain until the end of the game in case other players should be injured." The Cadet who did this especially good piece of work is only Z years of age.

Co).nIE T.- H7 hile the Brigade does not encourage it.r Cadets, when 011 Public Duty, to accept responsibililJ' for actual treatment of cases, yet the circumstances iJ7 this instance 1vere pecttliar and compelled Cadet Bates to act. IVe, therefore, tender to him our cordial congratulations on good work, well done / and lve like his decision to remain 012 duty in Celse further emergencies should arise.

QUERIES

TREADIE 1T OF ApOPLEXY.

11. 1 (East London) -U nder treatment for H::emorrhage from Internal Organ, the Textbook on p. IZZ tells us to sprinkle cold water on face and to hold smelling salts to nostrils. On p. 164, however, the Textbook warns us that" sprinkling head with cold water acts as stimulant to the circulation in the head and does more harm than good." Please tell us if the latter treatment should be adopted with cases of H::emorrhage from Internal Organ.

Most authorities deprecate all forms of active stimulation ')vith cases of HtlJJ1lorrhage from Internal Organ / but if is questionable whether or no sprinkling face and use of smelling salts would have a'!)' marked stimulative effects. I regret, however, that you have not made your difficulty efear, whereas the instructions the Textbook are efear in that it instructs

)'01/ to treat Apoplexy ill different 1J IClJI fo other cases oJ HtlJlIJorrhage from Illtemal Orgoll. . C.P. nIPTmIS OF CHICKEN Pox.

F. B. ( heffield). - It seems misleading to read in the ursing Textbook that with Chicken Pox " the pimples become filJed with pu " In mall Pox I was taught that there is a pustular stage and this constitutes one of the differential signs in the diagnosi of this dis ase.

I agree.

TRE GTH OF DI I FECL\. T

C. F.

F, B. (Sheffield).-(I) fay I take it that 5 per cent. solutions of Ly 01, Tzal and reolin are disinfectants, as in the case of Carbolic, mentioned on p. 155 of the ur ing Textbook?

(z) Why does the ursing Textbook tell us 011 p. 157 to use for the doctor's u e sLlch a \'veak olution as I per cent ?

(I) Yes, (2) One fo olle pillt of water is generall)' wed fo/' tbis pliljOJe. So tbe .fOlllliOIl J/{//}}cd ill the Textbook is, ill poillt of/act, strolloer thaI! is IISlfOl.

J.Y.C.F.

T he St . Jo hn Am bulance Asso ciation News.

On 8, the annual competiLion for teams in the London Di strict, entre ecrion, \\ ·a. held at Culross IIall, King's Cross. L nfortunatelr only three teams entered, but the work was up to its' usuttl high standard. Captain Fenton acted as judge.

The re ults were ;Team il/dil'idual Test. 1 eJts. 7 uta/.

Kin g's Cross Goods .. 1O"" 95 199 Loco" , \ " Team 100 97 197} " B" 67 6z1 IZ9!

Maximum marks pos ible II 5 144 259

King's Cross Goods team, trained by Ir 11. 11. Dye, thus won the trophy-the Liddell tede Bowl-for the fourth time in succession.

Following the test s, fro utclifFe, Assistant District Superintendent, took the chair and announced the results. IIe congratulated the winners on retaining the Bowl.

He expressed regret that there were so few teams in for the competition, and hoped for more entrant in the future.

Mr. T. Smith had written a letter expressing his regret that he could not attend that afternoon, and giving some interesting statistics which Mr. H. WI. Harvey, th e Secretary of the London District, read.

Among them were the following; Teams competing in the G. Section, 193 I, 40; teams competing in the G. . Section, 1930, 3Z; increase, 8. Awards to Railwa y employees (including 100 ladies), year to 30.9.3 I, lAOO; awards to Railway employees, year to 30.9.30, 1,048; increase, 35 Z.

Capt. Fenton addressed the competitor s, and said that there was no doubt in his mind that the first two teams

had entered for competitions before . The work was vcrI' well done.

1Ir. Sparke, District Locomotive congratulated King' s Cross Goods team on thelr vlctory.

11r. Sutcliffe proposed votes of thanks to .Capt. Fenton for acting as judge; to lr. \'V'inder for char ge of the dressing s tati on; to 1e srs. Jamle on and Pack for acting as time-keepers; and to 11r. ash who was the patient for the individual te st

On the motion of Mr. IIarve y, a vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Sutcliffe for taking the chair in the absence .of l\Ir. T, mith.

The winning team consisted of Messr. \X ·aygood, Dearmer, O scathorp, Barne s, and \'\ oods.

Cadet News .

By MRS. T\YEEDALE, A.R.R.C., J.P.

The City of Cm'entry Cadet l\mbulance Di,Tision held {heir tea and concert in the te,'cns

f ajor J. Ort on and Div. upt. T larris addressed the company and proposed a very hearty vote of thank s to all who had assisted.

The enthusiasm of the boys' and friends is a great help to the Lnit, which now consists of 40 Cadet and 32 probationers.

The 4 District Boy Cadet quad Competition were held at Bury on aturday, February 6.

The tests consisted of Viva Voce, Treatment of Indi, -iduallnjuries and Team Test.

Dr. G. \\ ilkinson, of Alderley, was the jud ge.

The result of the competition was a. follow<; :t. Li\Te rpool '\:orth, " Chaloner " Cup. 2nd. Oldham Equitable. 3 rd. Roche.

The 11ayor of Bury (,\lderman L ord) welcomed [he competitors, and the s prec;ented the trophie The Commissione r , \\ '. G. mith, O.B.E ., pre, ided.

\fcdal from H.E. ir Jack-on, Gm'crnor of Bengal.

.l\Iemorial I tall, m entry, on Saturday, ::'larch 5, when upwards of 300 Cadets, parents and friends, sat down to :an excdknt tea, arranged by l'.Irs. \". \X Goddard, assisted by parents and friends of the adet·.

Major J. Orton (Commi S1 ner, '0 3 \\'e ' tero District), Div.- upt. J. H. rrarri s, l \.mbulanc e Officer P otting r, adet- ' upt. \\ , n. Goddard, ergt. T. Gibbon, Lady adet ' upt. Mrs. Richa rdson, Lady Cad Officer Miss Young (Cm entry), Cadet- upt. and mith, 111'. \\. Harris ( Tuneaton), Cadet upt. J. F. Hazell {Rugb y), were amongst those present.

Tea was followed by a concert, con isting of pianoforte violin olos, conjuring, character dance by the Alma 'chool of Dancing, and two sketches entitled, " The \'\/ hitewashcrs," and" Trials of an Editor' by members Df the Cadet Di"i sion, all of which were much appreciated.

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The 1\0. "" Dis[rict Girl Cadet quad ompet1tlon. \\'er e h ld at Bolton on aturday, i-.1arch the judge being Dr. Ha lam, of Bolton.

j'\.in e teams comp red from Bury Chesham, Kenda l, Li\ erpool, Heaton Park, Hindley, Todmorden, Roch e and Pre ston.

The competitions ,,-ere in both Fir. t •\id and H ome 0:ucing.

The result was as follows ;1st. Li, erpool Cadet 2nd. Kendal adet Cup. ,rd. Roche.

mps upt. F. Lomax presided and the trophies \,'erc 1 rescored by the ommi,,!oner, \\'. G mith, E .q. O.B.E.

\[ajor J. \\ 'oolley, \ .D., recelYCs hi' Sen ice

Immunit y and Idios y ncras y .

By CHARLES WHI TCHER, L.R.C.P. & S.E., F.L.S.G.

The conception of immunity was first formed when physicians learnt that after recovery from serious diseases, a life-long protection may be secured from like diseases.

Mr. X. met his friends, fessrs. Smith, Jones and Robinson, by appointment at a cinema Had he not made the appointment he would not have ventured out, as at the time he was feeling far from well - he had a sen ation of heat, his head was dizzy and his throat was decidedly uncomfortable. He would have been much more restful at home; his absence would certainly have been a distinct advantage to Smith. Poor Smith, a few days after the meeting, also felt very unwell, and sending for his medical advisers was told he had contracted scarlet fever: this proved to be a very serious attack. The severity of the attack is to be especially noted in that he got the infection from Mr. X., \\' ho suffered from a very mild form of the fever.

ow, although Jones and R obinson had also been of the party, neither caught the infection. Why? They were both immune and from different causes: J ones had gained his immunity by having suffered from the complaint some years previously, and Robinson was so constituted that though exposed to infection he would never contract the disease. The case of R obinson was Natural Immunity; that of Jones Acquired Immunit y.

Another of Smith's friends visited him frequently during his illness without any fear of infection because he had been inoculated with protective vaccine and acquired specific immunity.

To account for the phenomena as here portrayed several theories have been advocated, the most generally accepted at the present time being that of Phagocytosis, which opines that the secret of health depends on the exclusion of the microbe from the blood.

Certain leucocytes - large white corpuscles-in the capillaries of the vascular system, to which the name phagocytes has been given, slowly wander along the margins of the blood vessels .

The phagocyte is at once the soldier, the constable and the scavenger of the blood, for it is omniverous, devouring and digesting all foreign substances that it finds trespassing in its demesne. Should a microbe in any shape or form enter the blood stream, the phagocytes swoop down upon the invader, drive him back, pursue him, seize him, devour and digest him.

Besides these wandering phagocytes, there exist

in certain tissues local phagocytes- callcd .f1xed phao-ocytes- forming a second line of defence. Phagoc ytes have different appetites. Some may be guaranteed to be death on the germ of cholera, some on the germs of t yphoid, and others on those of scarlet fever, etc., etc. In the ca e of Robin on in our little story, he was naturally so well supplied with the form of phagocyte inimical to the microbe of scarlet fever that he could challenge infection with impunity- in other words, as before said, he wa aturally Immune. Considering the case of 1\Ir. X , we may conclude that he had sufficient anti-scarlet fever phagocytes to prevent a erious attack, but the unfortunate mith not being so well supplied with the special kind of phagocyte neces ar)" suffered a very severe attack, and the battle after some weeks' duration only ended in his recovery because fortunately for him, although va t numbers of hi protective little friends perished in the fray, reinforcements were able to ru h to the rescue and ensure his recover y The case of Jone i typical of immunity acquired by reason of a previous attack of the fe\Te r. In many (but not all) di eases, uch protective immunity occurs, the phagocytes having with succe combated an initial attack, get C ea oned" and are ready for any future encounters of the same kind.

It is the aim of upholders of the phagocytic theory to train the leucocytes to become specialised phagocytes against all forms of disea se by seasoning th em, this to be accomplished by feeding them fir t with very weak, then gradually stronger _o}utions of the poison. The secret of inoculation (the reason of .Mr. Smith's other friend's immunity ) is that the phagocyte must be seasoned. cc To turn a p oor phagocyte loose on a virulent germ is like gi\"ing brandy to a teetotaller; but if you feed him on a weak solution of the deadly thing he become a seasoned vessel, and no more turns a hair when dieting on the deadliest germ than the habitual drunkard at a single glass of brandy neat. Henc e the great problem of preventive medicine is to diet your phagocytes as to give them healthy appetite and a sound digestion for all the poison germs which infect mankind.

As the possession of certain protective phagocytes gives to some individuals the power of being immune to certain diseases, so the absence of other phagocyte s may be the cause of the so-called idiosyncrasy (i e., susceptibility to be markedly influenced by certain morbid agencies on medicinal preparations) of others. Take, for instance, the case of a lady who, after eating a small portion of honey, would invariably be afflicted with an extensive irritating rash, due, no doubt, to an infinitesimal dose of poison derived from the bee; and again that of a man who could not eat a pear without alarming symptoms of distress. Numerous other examples might be quoted of the remarkable susceptibility of the individual to certain foods and drugs.

FOR KEEN I FIRST AlDERS.

must be won each month.

Conducted by Dr II T LIIKIN, M B

Owing to the success of our II Prob lems in First Aid" feature we have arranged a II Prob lems" competition, beginning in our May Issue and each month thereafter,

Open to ALL MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION, THE BRIGADE, and THE NURSING DIVISIONS.

The First Problem will appear in the May issue .

READ THESE RULES CAREFULL Y.

I.-You must send in your olution to reach the ditor not later than the 12th of the month. A.ny solution received after that date will be automatically disqualified.

2. - Your olution mu t not exceed 150 words in lenglh.

3·-lt must be legibly written and on one -ide of the paper only .

4·-1t mu be accompanied b y the cc Problem s" coupon cut from the current i ue.

5·-The em-elope must be addre ed a follow THE EDITOR, CmlPETITION DEP T.), THE T \IB tJLA CE GAZETTE, 32, HOE LANE, LONDO', E.C.4.

G.-Your o lution mu t be signed with your name, addres , Rank and Diyi ion if a member of the Brigade or lursing Diyisions; or with your nam e, addre ,and number of your First .L-1id Certificate if a member of the A soaation.

Th \\ inning olution, together with the Judg' R mark, \\Till be published each month, and £ I 0 will be despatched to the nd I.

BEGINNING NEXT MONTH.

The Brigade on the Rhodesian Railwa y s.

By CORP OFFICER F. \'1. AC'TI T.

The history of the Brigade and its ,\J,'ork on the Rhodesian Railways is one of achievement.

The first ambulance division was formed at Bulawayo early in 1926. This division was the outcome of tireless effort and intere t on the part of 11r. , J. Rastall (now Corps Superintendent and a Honorary Serying Brother of the Order)

members of the countle s benefits which accrue from working in close conjunction with each other.

In 1930, the Chairman and Director of the Rhode ian Railways presented a very handsome the shield for annual inter-divisional competition, the only opportunity the various divisions have of meetina and comparing experience. The shield, known as the Birchenough" hield, which IS seen in the accompanying photograph, has the t. John Device at the top centre, and at the foot i a fine engraving of the world-famous Victoria Falls. Each year teams from the various division make the long journ r to compete for this shield.

great South African final. The forward and journeys have totalled to an average. 2,000 m each case, but the invaluable expenence gamed at these competitions have made the long journeys well worth while and resulted not only in the growth of the movement in the two Rhodesias but also led to a high standard of efficiency in practical work.

o much for past achievement. Rhodes, the founder of Rhodesia, left as his dying words: "So little done, so much to do," and with these words in mind the Brigade in Rhodes Country faces the future with confidence.

Co

rre spo n den c e .

The Editor is plecl.l-ed to receizJe and replj' 10 lellers dealing lI'ilh Brif!,ade actil'i/ ies and ill/ere sis.

COl"DL CT OF • \lBLLA::-"CE CO\[PETIlIOK

0 tbe J.:.dltor, T. \\fBlILAK( F GAL;ETTE.

DI:AR 'IR,-l hayc been much interested in the \'arious 'lrtick, that h;1\ e appear d in your \ aluahle column on the suhject of competitions; but there has not been much from the" pick and shoyel " men, who, as members of compctiti()11 teams, do the actual work. that the compctition <,ea<,on is getting near, there are a few pOInts WhICh, as a raihva y man, I should like to put forward on bd1alf of thc lcaq conidered and yet most essential part of compLtitions, that is the Tftlms.

From tart to finish, the\ reCel\ e little if am- con ideration. Thdrs to do" and "not to reason \\ lw " ; theirs to spend hout' upon hour, wed;: upon \'i:eek, of study and practice (in their own time) if the;. \vould come anywhuc ncar efllcienq.

(2) Let there be no viva voce, which does not cover questions on actual first aid or sudden illness, such a fits, poisons, etc. All teams should refuse to answer questions, such as Describe the triangular bandage, because thi knowledge should be plainly evident in their practical \vork. They should also decline to answer question ' such as Describe the St. John Tourniquet, because we do not carry tourniquets in our pockets for sudden use in the yard. .Again, question from Chapter III of the Textbook, such as The TiSJues (page 47), The Ftmctions (page 50), should be barred because they are not First Aid. \'X'hy hould any man use up his brain and time on such rubbish.

All the necessary portions of this Chapter (and they are few) should be in the Appendix. The trunk and it contents should be embodied in Chapter VIII, and thi i essential first aid knowledge. As for the other items, if a man is knocked down in the shunting yard, or ha\'ing fallen through a "\vorkshop roof, is cut by glass, \\'hat do we care if he has two skins or tvlenty ? It is nothing to do \\'ith us, though it may be the job of the doctOr and the hospital people.

(3) Let there be two timekeepers, one for the judge and one for the team , both working tOgether and u ing the same watch. The latter could be the );'0. ) man, or the pare man of the team then competing. This i ' \-ery essential, a, one has only to be an interested pectator at a competition and to take careful records to notice the variation in times, cspecially in the three or five rninutes after the <. \\'arning" bell.

The companic<; " pay the piper" (\ve quite appreciate the fact ) in the \\'ay of lectures, practice room, cla se and material, and fine prizes. The teams, howe\-er, gi\-e time and lei urc to study; and they work to the show on competition <;0 they ought to haye some , -oice a to the " tunc."

C. I. Bull. Back rOlv: Pte. C. II. Coakley, Cpl. A. \X. Pte. F. -\. Ta) lor, Pte. C. C. \\. Smeeron. Members of Bulawayo Di,-ision (R.R. Dist.), \\'ho won" Birchenough" in 1931. Group includes the Corps Officers who assisted in the team training.

Fostered by the Railway Administration, the division soon grew to a sound strength. To-day there are six ambulance divisions and one nursing division.

To readers in Great Britain this record may not sound very striking, but when it is pointed out that the Rhodesian Railways serves two sparsely-populated Colonies, the combined area of which is almost four times the area of the British Isles, some idea will be gathered of the difficulties in the way of progress.

The average distance between the centres at which divisions are now established is 225 miles. Thus it is not possible for the members of anyone division to meet those of other divisions even occasionally for" friendly" competition. In many other respects the great distances between centres deprives the 100

The General Manager of the Railways, H. Chapman Esq., is the ssistant Commi sioner of the Distric t and Chairman of the recently-formed Centre of thl Association. The District was well represented a t the Centenary Celebrations last year, when two o f Officers (Corps uperiotendent Rastall and Ambulancl Officer H. C. Hughes) were invested by His }\t(ajest) with the Insignia of Honorary Serving Brothers.

The value of a sound knowledge of First l\id emphasised in the Colonies by the fact that it is oft impossible to obtain medical attention for at least several hours In some cases a long journey may ha to be made to the nearest doctor.

Each year for the last six years a team from Rhodesian Railways District has taken part in the annual contest for the Lord Selborne Shield, th e

To what end, 1 ask? Onh the idealistic one of obtaining further knowledge of et11cICnC\ in the work of 11e'lplng one's in times of lccidem. This, too, i. a practlcal ideal, and a real one In the heart, of all team men. Then there is the materialistic one of a -out, paid for, 3S. expenses, and find ) our own food. It provides for the captains in the test team the hardest fifteen or twenty minutes of the year. It sianifies a joy-day out for officials and som of their friends and, perhaps, a free tea, while there is also some ldvertisement for the raihvay company. But where would this all be if there were no teams? n their behalf, I submit the follo"\ving points:

(1) Ler there be t\VO judgcs for the team test, not necessarily medical men. Personally, 1 prefer nonmedical. The second judge should be an experienced practical ambulance man, either from another line (he would probably come without fee), or one of the company's own men. "\fter many years of experienc in cornpetirion" 1 have not yet known a marking sheet that doe not omit marL for work which c,rery man of the team knows \Va, done, and done well. One judge cannot e\erything, and t\\'O markers should be with each tcam. I he 'We) judges, of course, \\Tould not both allot marks, a<; no two m n thin k or mark alik. The second one would have a copy of the marking ,heet and tick off th Items that are done. This would ensure that all \vork done was then allowed for.

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Finally, without being in the lea t bit ,< Bol rue, , I suggest that the teams ha,-e it absolutely in their own hands to a k for t\\'o judges, no questlon other than tho e on Fir;;t "\id, two timekeeper, becau, e, after all, no team mean no competitions.

Your faithfully FIR c' T AIDER.

To the Editor, T. JOHN A:'1BCL.-L'\CE GAZETTE. DEAR IR,-I hall be extremely obliged if you will conyey to the \mbulancemen \vho rendered uch , -aluable to the injured and the lIo pital during the recent di. a ter at Bentley, an expre ion of my Committee' most hearty thanks. Their \-err ready re pon e and the generou ' way in which they gaye a i tance in every direction pos, ible is deserying of the highe t appreciation "which can be gi\ en. On everal occa ion the members of the t. John 1\mbulance Brigade in thi area haye r ndered valuable ,eryice to the In titution, and thi , a further indication of their intere_ t in the I nnrman' sympathy with the ick and injured.

If you will COnyer thi expre_ ion of my Committee: appreciation and \\'arm thanks to the l1.1en I shall be Y ry glad.

Your ,incerely, ( igned) \\'ALTER R. 'up rintendent. Royal and Dispen,ary, Doncaster.

Frolll roJl', left 10 ril!,hl: Sergt. E. R. Baldock (Team Capt.), Corps Supt. \\. J. Rastall, Corps Officer F. W. Austin, Amb. Officer

The Divis i onal Sup erintende nt.

By Divisional uperintendent R. 1. G RD JER, M.M., Cheltenham Corps.

Author of " The Divisional ecretary." ( COllfinued.)

(b) THE DrvI IO AL CmIPETITIO

Arrange an Annual Divisional Competition confined to members of your own Division. Po ibly the Division i divided into Sections. orne Super-

friends of all your members. Y u might have a number of cards printed with blank spaces, which would erve for several years and save you on printing. In the writer's own Divi ion an in-

Have a few flower about Provide a cup of coffee and a biscuit during the short interval between the exit of the last team and the parade for trophies.

I. Each Captain has selected his Team from a number of names recently drawn by Ballot. It is stipulated thal each Team must include at least one recruil.

2. The examination consist of a Team Te t, an Individual Practical Te t and a Vin Voce Test.

3. The Team scoring most marks collectively wins [he " - " up. The member scoring most individual mark wins the" - " Cup.

-I. j\ small prize is awarded for the best individual effon hy a recruit.

Till YE 1\R'S RE ULT -:)-

The "-" Cup: \X'on by $ Team wi[h mar ks

The "-" Cup: \'(Ion by with marks. Recruits Prize: \'{ on by with mark

Judges-Team Test: Practical:

little music here i appreciated. But do not let it develop into a concert. Either have a Fir t l \id Competition or a oncert, but do not try to mix t hem!

THE FIRST RELIEF TRA1 TO LE \\'E \PJER.

The maintenance men of d e New Zealand Raih,oavs have rarely had a more difficult to accomplish than that of restoring railway with apier and Hasting after the recem disastrous earthquake last year. The rapidity with which the work was carried Out won the admiration of the whole Dominion, and reAects the greatest credit on the organisation. The aboye illu tration shows" cot" case being placed aboard the first relief train to lea \ e apler.

intendents like this, others do not- they like their men to be accustomed to work at any time with any K.C.O. However, for this purpose, have your N.C.O s draw by ballot an equal number of members of the whole Division. Stipulate that each team must include a recruit, or you will find all the junior men left out If possible obtain a Challenge Cup for team work, and an Individual Cup. If you can add a Recruit's prize, so much the better. Run your Competition on the same lines as your Corps and District Competitions (for which this will be good practice), viZ" Team Test, Viva and Practical Tests. ow please do go to a little trouble over it, and do it well. Of course you can have two Boy Scouts for patients. But how much more interesting for competitors and spectators alike, if you have two men" dressed up " in the costume of the characters they represent, with the appropriate apparatus around! You may not be able to run to scenery, but a little staging of your test, even without scenery, will make all the difference between an interesting evening, or a dull one. Invite people to come, not only your local officers, but the 102

vitation card (size 5 ins. x 4 ins.) is issued with th e formal invitation on one ide and a little informatio n for the benefit of visitors on the reverse. The used is as follows :

ee there is no apology for a " a little dela), while ['1 e marks are bein g totalled." uch a delay, when, 'll aybe, the hour is getting late i very irksomepa rticularly if it rlln to ten minute or a quarter of an hour! In an} case, it is sheer bad management, w?ich reflects on you as uperintendent and in charge ot the arrangement. Avoid it by going to a little tro u ble the week before the ompeti tion, in thi \ ay: Obtain three sets of envelopes. \J'rite" Team le t" in RED ink on one set (one em-elope for each tea m, each labelled with the team "letter "), write " Viva" in BLUE ink on another set, and write Practical" in GREE:\T ink on the third set. In each

envelope. IIand each set of envelopes to each Judge s Steward, for him to complete the slip, seal the envelope and despatch it to the Marking Stewards, immediately after each team has completed its test. Fill in the totals from each slip, in the appropriate place on the

The DI\"fSION X o DISTRICT. --0--The Officers and jl,;/embers 0./ the Division reqllest the compo,!)! of at the Divisional Competition ./or the cc JJ a i " " Trophies to be held ot on 193 , nt P.!ll.

R.S.V.P. to the Div. Secretary, . I\mbulance Il.Q. [ P.T.O.

envelope insert a slip, as shown in Fig. I, the wording to be in red, blue, or green to correspond with the

Result Card (Fig. 2), and if you haye an Individual Cup, fill 1D a previously prepared card (Fig. 3) , shown.

3.

The u e of a particular colour throuo-hout, on envelope and lip for a particular Te t, "\."ill a\Te ampo ibiLity of mistak by the marker. If the J i upplied with a eparate larking heet for e\-enteam - every desirable this, where there are more thre team ) - he should send the wh Ie larkinoheet in the envelope, and leaye the 1Iarkino- te,\ rardt' b to total the marks. Otherwise the Judo-e' teward will send the total as described. Thu, all the time the ompetition is proceeding, the re ults are being prepared.

(Concluded itl next issllc)

Brigade

Appointments, March, 1931.

The Sub-Prior, acting on behalf of H.R.H. The Grand Prior, absent abroad, has bcen pleased to sanction the following appointments :-

TO BE ACTI G 10 ER. ORTHERl IRELAND DISTRT CT.

Ian Fraser, F.R.C.. 3-3-32·

TO BE COU TY COr-li\IIS lONER. '0. 9 DI TRICT.

Lieut.-Colonel W'illiam Black"ood, D.S.O., 1LB, County of Corn\\·aU. 3-3-32.

TO BE AS ISTA T COi\I1IISSIO ER. o. 4 DISTRICT.

William Maxwell-Reekie, O.B.E., o. 4 (Lancashire) District. 3-3-32·

TO BE r\CT I G ASSISTA T COU TY COr-ThlI SIONER. o. 2 DISTRICT.

Charles George Hugh Morse, M.R.C.S., County of Hampshire. 3·3·32· NO.4 DISTRICT.

Lieut.-Colonel ormal Maclaren, TD., i\L\., i\LB., B.C., F.R.C. J.P., Counties of Cumberland and \X"estmorland. 3·3·32·

The following resignations have been accepted with regret :10. 9 DISTRICT.

County Commissioner Edgar Trounson, County of Cornwall. 3· 3.3 2 o. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Assistant Commissioner George Charles County of Bedford. 3·3·32· No. 4 DISTRI CT

Assistant Commissioner \'7illiam taoley \"X' oodcock, 1LB.E., o. 4 (Lancashire) District. 3·3·32·

The Chief Commissioner has sanctioned the following appointments, promotions, resignations, etc. :-

TO BE DISTRICT OFFICER. '0. 4 DISTRICT.

Richard Clegg, 1LR.C.S., L.R.C.P., No. 4 (Lancashire) District. 10.2·32·

Brevet-Colonel George Charles Edward Simpson, O.B.E. TD., B.A., M.B., B.CH., F.R.C.S., R.A. LC., T.A., o. 4 (Lancashire) District. 20.1.32'

TO BE COU TY OFFICER. No. 2 DISTRI CT.

Harold Ernest Raw1ence, M.D., F.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., County of Hampshire. 29.2.32.

TO BE LADY CORPS SUPERI TE DE ·T o. 2 DISTRICT.

Doris Cecil Anne Hayes, Bournemouth Corps. 12.2·32·

TO BE CORPS OFFICER. o. I DISTRICT.

George Thomas Stedman, Southern Railway (Southern) Corps. 23. 2.32.

o. 4 DISTRI CT

Edward Cecil, 1Ianchester and Salford Corps. 22.2·31·

Thomas Greenwood, Accrington Corps. 7-3-32·

John Birtwistle Heywood, AccringtOn Corps. 7-3-31·

lorman Robert Kay, Manchester and Salford Corps. 22.2·31·

Colonel Douglas Catterall Ley land Orton, L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., D .P.H., L.D.S.R.C.S., Li verpoo l Corps. 22.2·31· No. 5 DISTRICT.

John William Benten, Morley and District Corps. 19. 2.32. Edgar Fox, Morley and District Corps. 19. 2.31. TO BE DIVISIO AL SURGEO No. I DISTRICT.

Gilbert Pendril! Charles, L.M.S.S.A., Twickenham ursing Division. No. 7 DISTRICT.

Ian W. MacGregor, CH.B., Hereford City Division. 25. 2.32' 10 9 DISTRICT.

Thomas Mackenzie Reid, F.R.C.S., Camborne Divi sion. 14. 2.3 2

Rupert Sheldon, M.B., B.S , Friary ursing Division. 18.2.23· No. 10 DISTRICT.

K. Phelan, M B., B.CH., B.A.O., Harwich and District Division. 20·1.31·

TO BE L r\DY DI\,1 IONAL UR EO

o. 4 DI TRleT.

1[ar\' Glad\'s Trant \'1 illiam, 1LB., CII.B., \\ aterIoo Nursing 'Divi io·n. 10.2.32·

o. 5 DISTRICT.

Jessie Sheard, j\LB., ClI.B., D.P.H., Huddersficld Central l\.ursin g Di\'i ion, lIuddersfield Corps. 4· 1. 32·

TO BE Dl\,1 10 1\L SUPERI 'TE DE T

o. I Dr TRICT.

Harold \'ivian hrosbree, Harrow and \'\ ealdstone Divi ion. 13.2.32.

o. 2 DISTRI CT.

Henry Thoma JefFries, Fi hponds Diyi ion, Cit) of Bristol Corps. 7·3·31·

o. 4 DTSTRI CT.

Lewis Richard Lewis, Exchange Division, Liyerpool Corps. 3.5.32. Price Probert , Barro\\'-in-Purness Division. 15. 2 .3 2

o. 6 DI TRICT.

\\ illiam Henry "tkinson, Charlaw and acri ton Divi ion, \1 idDurham' orps. r2.2.32·

O. 7 Dr TRICT.

\lbert i\loses Dabb, Oaken gates Di\'i sion, lmnbridge (orps

25. 2 .32.

Alec Hayward, Ludlow Division. 25. 2.32.

TO BE L\DY DIY I 10 ;\L lJPLRINTb DE:\T.

o. -+ D1 TRl( T.

.:\Ial:garetFinch, Le)land lursingDiyi ion, PrestOn orps. lti.:?):?..

O. 7 DISTRICT.

\\ 'inifred Cruttwell, Church Srretton Di, i'ion, hr':\\"ihury Corp. 25.2.32.

TO BE N RIG OHIC R. 0, 1 DISTRICT.

:\[arjorie Joan Crundall almon, Balham and m atham Di vi ion. 22.2.32.

TO BE :cr.= OlTllLR.

0. 3 (\'\ 'E STER:-l) DISTRICT.

John Henry \\'atkin Brierley Hill Diyision, Dudley and Corps. 12.2·32· 10. 4 DI TRICT.

Harry Roberts, orthwich Division. 22.2·31·

\'( illiam Charles \\ hite, Litherland Division. 22.2.32·

o. 6 DISTRICT.

\'('illiam Harbottle, Greenside Divisi on, rella Coal ompany mps. 4.3.3 2

Edward J. Vanston, Charlaw and acri ton Diyision, ,\Iid-Durham Corps. 12.2.32· No. 7 DISTRICT.

Geoffrey ickless Bullock, I lereford Cit)' Di,ision. 25. 2.32.

Frank ranley, Hereford City Di\islon. 25. 2.31'

o. 8 D1STR I T.

Frederick Charles Boniface, Easrbourne Di\ision. 24. 2.32.

TO BE LADY \J\1BULAKCE OFFICER.

o. 4 Dr TRICT.

Bessie Jodgson, Leyland ursing Division, Pre ron Corps. I .2. p.

O. 7 Dr TRIcT.

Gladys Mary Whitwell, Church Suerton 'ursing Division, hn:\\'s · bury Corps. 25.2.32.

TO BE C DET SUPERll TE DE -T o. 3 (WESTER:-l) DISTRICT.

James H. Hough, Binley and District Di\ision, \\ arwickshire Corps. 2-3-32·

O. 4 DISTRICT.

John Thomas Woodhall, Atherton Di\ision. 12.2·31·

TO BE .\DET OFFI FR. o. 2 DISTRICT.

Les lie Thomas Sillay, Bristol" 1\ " Division, liry of Bristol Corps.

2·3·32·

o. 3 (WhSTERN) Dr TRICT.

\Xlilliam James Dou g las, City of oventry Division, Wan\ ickshire Corps. 11.2·31·

William Thomas Grubb, Bioley and District Warwickshire Corps. 2.3·32·

TO BE CORPS SERGE A T-\[AJOR.

o. 4 DISTRICT.

Harry Hodgkinson Waring, J\ccrington Corps. 7·3·32·

TRA SFERRED.

o. 4 DISTRICT

Lady Superintendent M. Price, from the anrerbury ursing Div i ion, No.8 District, to the Prestwich Nursing Di,·ision. 1.3·32·

No. 8 DISTRICT.

Ambulancc Officer F. W. Owen, from the Caerphilly Town Di\ision, Priory for \'Vale to the Dover Town Division. 1.2.3 2 TRA FERRED TO BRIG J\DE RESER\'L

o. 1 DISTRTCT.

Superintendent T. \'V. Burgess, Orrin gton Dillsion. 18·1.32· 0. 3 (\"X E TER'-i) DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer F. Jones, Three pires Di\ ision, Warwickshire orps. 30·5·30.

o. 4 DISTRICT.

A sistant Commissioner W. S. Woodcock, \1.B .f:., '0. 4 (Lancashire) Disrrict. 3-3-31·

Assistant Commissioner C. II. Fowler-Jones, County of Cheshire. 3l. rz ·31.

Superintendent S. J. ] lindle, Read and imon tone Di\ ision. 8-3-3 2

Lady uperintendent C. aylor, orth-\\'est \Lanchester ursing Division, '\Ianchcster and alford Corps. 8.3.32. .\mbulance Officer R. Baynes, Leyland Di\i -io n, Preston Corps. 8-3-31· !'o. 6 DI TRICT.

Corps Superintendent \. Payne, orth Durham Corps. 8.3·32. \mbulance Ofncer , \. Daulton, De La Pole Di\ ision, Hull Corps. 26.2,32, NO.9 DISTRICT.

County ommissioner B. Trounson, Count\ of ornwall. 3-3-32

Supennrcndent \1. !'. Lush, Friary Di\isio n. 12.9.31.

RE IG ' \TIO S \CCEPTED \\ lTIl REGRET I DISTRICT.

Lady Divisional ur!..(eon L Potter, Finsbury 'ursing Di, ision. 11.3·32· uperintcndent F. T. Crew, \\ oolwlch Di\ ision, outhern Railway (Southern) orps. 2.3.32.

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Superintendent 1\. E. Ra\\'bon, king's Cro Di"i ion, Halifax and Di rrier c. orps. 26.2.32.

Lady uperintenc..lenr L. Briggs, \shlc) ursing Di\ i ion, Bradford arps. 26.2.32.

6 01 TR1CT.

uperintendent E. \\. Lane, harlaw and Diyision, Durham Corp. 23. 2 .32.

O. 8 DISTRICT.

Dj,- ional urgeon J. Richardson, Dm'er Town Di\,1 Ion. o. 9 01 TRICT.

SuperII1lcndenr C Jenkinson, Penzance Dl\·ision. 1.3.32. Ambulance Officcr C. \pps, Tcil\'nmouth Division. 1.3.32.

o. 10 Dr TRICT.

1\mbulance Officer \'C Scri\Cner, lla\crhill Diyi ion, Ip wich orps. 26. 2.

Cader Officer \\. J. Brown, Beccles Division. 26.2.32. D1\,] JO

1 O. 4- DISTRICT. \ ' ickers- \rm srrong Divi ion, co be Droylsdcn and A.uden haw Di\ ision. 23.2.32.

0 6 DISTR ICT. Filey Dil'i ion, to be File)' and Di tricr Di"i ion. 19.2.32.

Dl\ 1 10 REGISTERED.

Glastonbury

O. 2 DrSTRICT. (feer and District DiYision.

0. 4 Dl TRICT. Flimby Division.

O. 5 DI TRICT.

Royer Scouts Di\ ision, Halifax and District Corps. 19.2.32.

O. 10 DI TIUCT. Sandon (Essex) ursing Divi ion. 23.2.32. C l\D ET D1VISIO REG1 TERED.

o. 9 DISTRlt T. ewton 1\bbot adet 18.2·32· ursing Di\ision, ewton \bbot Corps

Merton and \'( imbledon ·3' 32 • Kingsbridge adet

DEA TIL

o. 8 Dr TI1.ICT. Divisional ur 'eon J. r..:in:ine '" Folkescone Town Division. 16.2.32. 10 5

The St. Jo

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Ambulance Brig ade (Overseas ).

OVERSEAS

The Chief Comm.issione r for the Brigade OYerscas has sanctioned the [ollowJIlg appoInrments, prom()[ions and resignations:AUSTRl\Ll \. -E \\ SOl'TH \'('ALES DISTRICT. Canterbury-BankstOwn Di\ision.-\'\. L. Bell to be Dixisional uperinrendenr. 24. 11. 31. \\:'EST j \CSTRALB DISTRICT. Pinjarra Railway Division.-S. Y. Marshall, :\J.B., to be DiviSIOnal urgeon, 1.10.31; F. C. Fowler to be 1sr -\.mbulance Officer 1.10.31; .\. E. G. Gibbs to be 2nd \mbulancc Officer, 1.10.31: CAK\D"\. DISTRICT. ursing Diyi ion.-E. F. Black, \1.D., to be Lady DI\ ISlonal Surgeon /'lre Dr. E. }'1. :\Iarhe on, whose resignarion IS accepted \yith regret. 1.1. p. HO G K00:G. HO::-"G KO"G Dr TRKT. Hong Kong Corps.-E.'\1. Raymond to be Corps Officer. 1.1.p. KIng's Collc.ge Di\ision.-Leung Sui Sang to be Di\'isional uperimendem. 1.7.30. Chine e -\.rhle[ic Associarion Diyi ion.- ergeam Chan Ping Kwong to be \mbulance Officer. 10.1.32. '. I:\Dl \. DI TRlCT.

Delhi Nursing Division.-Lady A.mbulance Officer J. G. Badenoch r<? be Lady Di\'isio nal uperimendenr, 1.12.3I; Ambulance Ister 1. L. Tennanr ro be Lady .Amb ulance Officer, 1.12.31. :\0. 2 DISTRICT. 6rh (Indian Police ) Di, ision.- ergeanr H. K. Sen Gupta ro be '\ mbulance Officer, ]. 1.3 I; Pri,-a [e R. C. Chaudhuri to be \mbulance Officer, 1.11.31.

ZEAL-\ D. t\.UCKL-L"D DISTRICT. 'a tional Reserye Cader 2 Di"ision.-Dr. G. \\. Lock to be Divisional urgeon. 1.12.31. OUTH FRICA. D1 TRICT. Cenrenary (Durban) ursing Diyi ion.-Lad\· Ambulance Officer G.'\1. Campbell to be Lady Di"isiona1 uperintendenr. 29.7.31. '· AL DI TRICT. Johanne,sburg Corp .- ergeanr J. Lahner ro be Corps Transport Officer. 1.10.31.

Ol'TH .\FRICA:-: R .-I.ILwo\.Y "0 HARBOl-R DI TRICT. Cape W'es t ub-Di tricL-Districr ecrerar" H. \\ hinvam rransferred to Reserve. 1. I 1. 31.

1'-:E\\ Dl\ ISIO \ D D1 20th (Dharbhanga) Di\'ision, '0 2 Di tricr, India, Disbanded. T6 ,[ 2·31.

C ako Raih\-ay Di\ ision, c H. Di rrict, ourh Africa, formed. 9.1.3°. Cradock ection, \.R. c' H. Di rricr, ourh -\frica, formed. 20·5·3°·

Kimberley Raih\'a \ 'u rsinI! Diyi ion .• \.R c' H. Disrrict, outh \frica, formed. .9. ,<0. \lafckin g Railway !'ur lI1g Di\'i ion, .\.R. c H. District, ourh \frica, formed. I.. 3 1. Glencoe Railway Di\'ision, .•\.R. & H. District, South 1\frica, fonned. 1.4·30.

Berhlehem Railway ursing Di"ision \.R. c' H. Di rricr, ourh \frica, formed.

Kroonsrad Railway Nur-ing Di"i ion, .'\.R. c H. District, ourh "\frica, formed. 1.1.31.

pringfonrl'in Raih,\ ay lursing Di\ i 'ion, \.R. c' H. Di trIcr, outh \fr ica, formed. 1.5.31.

Pietennaritzburg Railway adet: ursing Di\ ion .A.R. & H. Districr, ourh \fr ica, formed. ' (Durban) Cader Nursing Dinsion, Naral Di rrict, South "\fn ca, formed. 19.12'31.

\lbert (feet chool ( on-European) Cadet ursing Diyi ion, a tal Di tricr, outh Africa, formed. 9.12.31.

Gonville ection, \'{ianganui District, ew Zealand, formed 12.12 ·31·

Harrismith Railway Division, S.A.R. & H. District, 'out h Africa, formed. 14- 1.31.

Gi borne Cadet \.mbulance Divi sion, Auckland District, cw Zealand, formed. 1. 2.31.

Gisbome Cadet ursing Division, Auckland District, 1e"\" Zealand, formed, 1.12.31.

1St Johannesburg Police Di"ision , Transvaal District South J\frica, disbanded. 31.12.29.

2nd Johannesburg Police Division, Transvaal District, South merica, di banded. 31.12.30.

Pretoria Police Division, Transvaal District , South Africa, disbanded. 31.1. 2 9.

OBITUARY

The Chief Commissioner regrets to announce the death at t\lalta on February I4 of District Officer Major \'{/. R. Gatt, 1I.B.E. ,Major Gatt reorgani ed the :-'falta Centre of the Association in 1907, and has been Honorary Secretary since that date, a well as holding in the Brigade the ranks of Corps ecretary, from 1909 to 1919, and District Officer in charge, from 1919 umi! the time of his death. {ajor Gatt, who was 53 years of age, was regarded as one of the cruef mainstays of the work of the Brigade and ssociation in the historic home of the Order at Malta, and hi activities on behalf of all form of ambulance work were well known. Major Gatt, who was a Knight of Grace of the Order and a Member of the Order of the British Empire, also held the King's Coronation Medal, St. John Ambulance Brigade Medal, Messina I908 Euthquake, Govcrnmem and Red Cross Medals and the Medals of the Great War, when be sernd with the British Forces in Gallipolli and Egypt.

Priory of Wales.

HE.-I.DQlJARTERS: Priory House, 4, Cathedral Road, Cardiff.

BRI GA D E E ,\

APPOI TMENTS, FEBRUARY, I9P.

The [ollO\,ing appointmems and promotions have been apprO\"ed by the Commissioner for \X ales and confirmed by the Ambulance Committee :-

CORPS SURGEO '. COUNTY CE:-JTRE.

Divisional Surgeon David Bevan Phillips, M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.R.C.P. (Lond.), Pomardulais and District Corps. 10.2.p.

CORPS SUPERI TE DE T. COU:-lTY CENTRE.

Divisional Superintendent W·illiam John Mainwaring, Ponrardulai and District Corps. IO.2.p.

CORPS TREASURER.

Cou TY CE TRE.

Di visional Superintendent Williams John Davi es, Pomardulais and District Corps. 10.2.p.

CORPS I SPECTOR OF STORES. COUNTY CENTRE.

Divisional Superintendent Richard Davies, Pontyelun Corps. 15 .2. p.

ACTr G CORPS SECRETARY.

GLAMORGA.!"l COUNTY CENTRE. Sergeant Edwin Peters, Pontardulais and District Corps. 10.2.p.

DIVISIO AL SURGEO S.

CARMARTHENSi-URE CENTRE.

Ivor 1Iorgan, L.M.S.S.A., Cwmamman Nursing Division. 3.2.P. Robert Johnstone, LB., Ch.B., Pontyberem Di vis ion. 28. lop.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Thomas Jones, B.Sc., M.B., Ch.B. (Wales), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Brynamman Division. 20.1.32.

MONMOUTHSH1RE CENTRE.

Joseph Bernard Carlin, M.B., B.Ch., B. A. O ., R .U.L., Blaina Division. 11.2.3 2

DIVISIONAL SUPERINTENDENTS.

CARMARTHENSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Cynog Powell Williams, Pwll Division. 25.1.32.

G LA\lORG \ N COU:-JTY CE TRE.

l \mbulance Officer David John Matthews, Pcn yrhco Oivi ion. 7.2.P.

l \mbulance Officer David Richards, Pontardulais Division 16.2.p.

LADY D1V1 rONAL UPERI TE DE T.

CAR\!ARTltE SII IRE CENTRE. Lad," Ambulance Officer orah l \nderson, Cwmamman Nursing Division. 3.2.32.

l \.J\lBULANCE OFFICERS.

ENTRE. Pl'i vate David John Lewis, Pwll Division. 25.1.32.

COU TY E'lTRE.

Sergea nt Josiah Jones, Graig Merthyr Colliery Division.

Sergeant John Hobbs, Maritime and Penrhiw Di vi ion.

Sergeant Edwin Peters, Pontardulais Division. 16.2.p. LADY .r\j\fBUL\ CE OFFICERS.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE. 16.2·32· 7. 2 .32.

Ambulance Sister lIildred Mabel King, Barry lIill 8.2·32· ur ing Divi ion.

CAR\IARTHE:-JSHIRI::. CENTRF.

"\mbulance Si ter arah Ellen Jones, Cwmamman 3. 2 .32.

CORPS SERGE , \NT-i\I \JOR.

GL.U!ORGA COu'1TY CE:-JTRF. urs ing Divi ion.

Sergeanc Benjamin Davie, Graig Merthyr C llieL) Di"ision (Pontardulais and District Corps). 10.2.31.

CAD T UPER1 TE DENT

G COU:--:TY e·aRE.

Private \'\ illiam amucl Cress\\'ell, Bri[hdir Di\ ion. 30.1.32.

Corporal Syh anus Edwards, Deri Division. 30.1.31.

..\{ON"IOUTHSHIRE CL '<TRL.

Pri\'a te \ Ibcn Frederick \{eacham, Celynen Colliery Diy i ion. 27. I .32.

BOROUGH OF RlIO'-.DD\ CENTRE.

Pri, ate Evan Dayid \{organ, Fernhill Oi\"ision. 8.2.32.

CADET OFFICER

COUNTY P'TRE.

PriYate Phillip Oswald ..\{oore, Bri[hdir Division. 3°.1.)2.

HIRE CF"TRJ.

Corporal Cyril Humphries, Tredegar Di,islon. 27.1.32.

ERVICE \[ED \L

The ward of the following Sen"icc \ledal has been sanctioned ;1\BERDARF. CE",TRF.

Diyisional Superintendent D. Jenkins, wmamman Di\ Ision.

Corp Sergeant-i\lajor J. J. lIughes, Cwmamman Diyision.

Private D. R. \'V illiams, Cwmamman Division.

GLA\JORGAN COlJ:-JTY ENTRE.

Lad,· Diyi ional Superintendent Louisa Lendon, Caerphilly ursing Division.

Ambulance Officer \.lice Rigsby, Caerphilly ursing Division.

2:-JD K\R. CITY OF CARDIFF Ct"fRE. Staff Officer John 1. Pepperell.

GENERAL INTERE T.

S CCESSFUL ST. DAVID' DA Y GATHERI G

The followin g letter from the Prior, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, was welcomed by Members of the Chapter and Grand Committee pre ent at the annual gatherings in Cardiff on March I, as a further indication of his gracious interest in the \X' elsh Prior y :-

" DEAR LORD

"1 regret that it is not possible for me to preside at the annual meetings of the Priory for Wales in ardiff on St. David 's Day, as I should have welcomed this opportunity of personall)' expressing my appreciation and thanks to the representatives there assembled.

" I am glad that the Priory is once again able to look back upon a period of unparalleled progress--a year in which a greater number of people have been instructed in the valuable knowledge o f Ambu ance work and nursing, a larger body of voluntary workers have given their services as Members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, and fuller provisions have been given for the sick and injured to have a call on the MotOr Ambulance Transport Service, which has been furthcr extended.

"In my recent speech at the Albert Hall on the subject of

Social Sen ice [ tricd to point oul how far \'o luntary dTort was able to allcviate the lamentahle conditions arising from the unemployment problem, espcciall) in its relationy> the country's youth: and it is encoura,c;ing to hnd that the Priory ha s \'Ie\\'ed llS opportunities from this important angle by f()stering the t. john Cadet \Io\'emellt \\ ilh the aid 1)[ a grant from thc Pilgrim Trust, and so fiJi1l1g young Jr\es that arc empty and Idle with an interest of practical and moral \·alue.

"i\n In stitution that is contributing to the country's need in so full a measure the for \"X ·a les desenes the greatest possible support of the public ; and I shall hope to show my personal interest in its ,aluable work, If Ill} engagements permit, at next year's gatherings.

" \Jeanwhilc, J trust your meetings Oil \Iarch will be \ en· successful find protlllcti\ e of further p!"Ogress and dc\c1opmenr. " Y()u rs sincercl), " (Igned) \RD P '"'

The ub-Prior, the Right I Ion. the Earl of Plymouth, P.C, presided over (he proceedings which opened at II.30 a.m., \1/hen the following Members attended the meeting of Chapter held in the Council Cham her, City llall: The lIon. John 11. Bruce (Pnncipal ecretary and Commissioner for \\ 'a lcs), j\[ r. Enoch \forrell, C.B.E (Honorary Direclor of \mbulancc ), Mr. Hugh M. lngledew (llonorar) 'o licitor), ir John \,\ Beynon, Bart. , CB.E., Licut. -Colo nel \\ '. Bickerton Ed\\.·ards, .B.E., Dr. D. Rocyn Jones, .B.E., Colonel E. .J. Tren)[ Cory, O.B.E., lr. \. G. E. .I. fudgc, Captain T. E. Richards, \11. E. D. jones, Colonel J. \. Bradne" CB., TD., D.L., Dr. l rban i\1arks, 1\11". -R. Wil son Bartlett, Major \. \\ .. ,\nderson M.B., Ch.B., C T. llarr" Riches, D. 1. E\ ans Be\ an, .0£r. james \. \\ il son: O.B.E., Professor George Knox and (anon J. \. Lewis, Vicar of 't. John's Church, Cardiff, "ho offiCiated on behalf of the \rchl)J',hop of \\ ales. The rep()rt of the Registrar was prc ented h:- John Be) non, in the absence of \Ir. Edmund L. J lann ; and Profeso.,or George Knox presente d a statement on the finanCial pmlt10n on behalf of the Treasurer, Colonel 1l. E. M. Lindsa, -, CB. The ub-Prior, in his address to Chapler, ,aiel al; outstanding feature of the past ) car was the dcYclopmeot of a most cordial relationship hetween the Prtor:- and the Grand Priory, a practical and pleaslOg dCm()flStratlon of which ,,'ould be thc \ en welcome attendance of the ecretan"General of the Order, eneml 'ir Perciyal " \\·ilkinson, h..C'\1.G., CB., at Grand Committee. In introducing the llllcstion of the rC\-iIOn of the Regulation'-., which was abl) explained by the 1 [onorary olicitor,;\l r. H. 1. lngledew, Lord Plymouth said the year 193 I would he recorded as an important one 10 the history of the Priory, marking the beginning of a nc\\- regime.

The ,'LIb-Prior entertained a part) to luncheon at the \ngel llotel, including all present at haptcr, and the follo\\ing guc'ts of honour: Major-General ir Percinl \\ ilklOson, K \I.G., .13., the Lord i\layor of Cardiff C\lderman (. \\. Mrs Mackintosh of Mackintosh, C.13.E., and Lady Rh\ s \V'illiams.

] n the afternoon the Lord \ or extended a cordial welcome to the largc assembly l-)resent at mccting of Grand Committee, at which the attendance included, in addition to those mentioncd abovc: Lieut.-Colonel G. Cole- J Iamilton, Cl\I.G., D.S.O., 1\1r. D. M. Da\ ies, ' it" 11en!"y 1ather- jackson, C.13.E., Lad\" Ada 1\IatherJackson, O.B.E., i·r \\ ' illiam Jcnkins, \(P., 'ir \'\ illiam Davics, Alderman W'. 1l. Petlwbndge, ie \'(" illiam Diamond,1"'::'.13 ,!\Ir. John Grimes, {B.E., Mr. Thcodore Gibbins, Dr. W'. Edmund Thomas, O.B.E., Captall1 j. McLeod Carey, O.B.E., !\Ir. Charles las on, Mr. H.

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Stuart Iartin, Mr. G. H. lles, Mr. G. Campbell Oliver, Dr. Richard Owen, Mr. T. E. Smith, Mr. F. 1. \Vitzell, Mr. G. ]. RO\}.Tlands, Ir. J. Picton Jame, I.B.E., Mr. D Iorgan Rees, Ir. F. M. Riches, Irs. Bickerton Edwards, Mrs. Bevan Llewellyn, Mr. Lemuel Jones, Captain T. Beard, O.B.E., Captain F. P. Robathan, M.e, Ir. J. H. Dayies, 1\f r. George Payne, Mr. Gomer L. Davies, Mr. \\ H. Jones, Dr. Edgar Lle-wellyn, Dr. C. G. Iackay, Ir. A. Lucas, MI. D. C. \\ illiams, Ir. A. J. Esmond, Ir.]. 1. Pepperell, Mr. D . Thomas, fr. B . E. Iaberly, 1r. \"fl. Hares, Ir. H. Goddard, Mr. Morgan W/ eeks, lr. G. F. Tuckwe]], Ir. i\.. Blandford, II. W E. Abraham, fr. amuel Jone , Mr. R. Hewer, Miss 1. Metcalf, R.R .C., and 1iss A. Fletcher. Lord Plymouth, who thanked the Lord Mayor for hi encouraging reference to the work of the Priory, said it wa the fifteenth year in which Grand Committee had met in the Council Chamber; but that meeting would

Sub-Prior, the Secretary-General aid he would confine his remarks to some of the activities not so well known in the Principality. peaking first of the Senior Foundation of the Order-the Hospital at Jerusalem-he said that during the fifty years of its life it had won such a remarkable reputation for efficiency that it was regarded with great afFection and infinite trust by the people of Palestine; and so wonderful did its work appear to a backward population that it was not surprising to find they thought the age of miracles was not over. l \nother great hospital for the relief of suffering which, due to the modesty of the Order, was not so well known as it might be, was the London Light and Electrical Clinic in Chel ea. Only in exi tence since 1928, this lnstitution last year gave 180,000 treatments; and he was ahle to speak from personal experience of the excellence of the treatment.

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Back rOil', left 10 rip,hl :-Dr. W. Edmund Thomas, O.B.E., Sir John WI. Beynon, BarL, C.B.E. Lady (Rhys) \[ r. Lemuel Jones, Professor G eorge Knox, 11r. Enoch t.lorell, C.B.E., Mrs. Mackintosh of l'.Iackintosh, C.B.E , The har! of Plym outh, P.c., The Lord t.Iayor of Cardiff (A lderman C. WI. Melhuish ), .\lajor-General ir Perei\'a J S. \\ dkiOson, K.C \f.G ., C.B., ir. Hugh;\f. Ingledew, Lieur .-Co lonel E. J. Trevor Cory, O.B.E. , Colonel \'\ Bickerton Edwarc.1s, C.B.E., Mr. R. Wilson Bartlett, Colonel Sir J. A. Bradne y, C.B.E., Captain J. McLeod Cary, O.B.t ., and \£r. C. Mason. Trolll 1'011': I\1r. J. H. Da\'i es, ;\[r. George Payne, Captain T. E. Richard s, Sir \X ilbam Da\ ies, ir \'\ illiam Jenkin s, \!'P. , :.\11'. J\. G. E. J. Fudge, Hon. John H. Bruce, flir. E. D. Jones, Dr. Urban Marks, \Ir. T. Hurry Riches, Mr. F. \L \'( itzell, and Lieut-Colon el C. G. Cole-Hamilton, C.M.G., D.S.O.

ever stand out as an unique occasion, as they were honoured for the first time by the presence of the Secretary-General of the Order. This was a happy augury for the future of the Priory, characterising the harmonious relationship existing between the Grand Priory and the Priory for Wales. After giving a striking comparison of the results of the fourteenth year's working with those of the first year of establishment, his Lordship concluded by remarking that the manner in which the changes and vicissitudes of the past year had been survived proved that the organisation was not of forced or premature growth, but a vi rile tree whose roots were firmly planted in the soil of the Principality and whose branches would extend their sheltering arms to those in suffering and distress.

Sir Percival Wilkinson, who was accorded a warm reception on rising to speak, expressed his pleasure in being invited to address Grand Committee. As the work of the Order in Wales had been dealt with by the 108

ment was going on at home and O\Terseas. The First j \id Certificate wa s the first ever issued in the country, and probably the first in the world, and still holds premier place in its general estimation; and the Brigade was approaching 60,000 in numbers.

One result of the growth of the Order's work was the pressing need for decentralisation; and wherever Commanderies might be established in future, they would always have the example and experience of the oldest of the Superior Establishments to refer to-the Priory for Wales. Referring to the historic a sociations of St. ) ohn's Gate, Sir Percival said it was well worth a visit, and he hoped he would meet many Welsh Members at Headquarters. In concluding, he offered on behalf of the Order their best wishes for the continued development of the work of the Priory.

The Sub-Prior, on behalf of Grand Committee, thanked the Secretary-General for his interesting talk, and felt

that this W01Jld be the beginning of a new era of prosperit) for the Order in \"ales.

11rs. j\1ackintosh of j\lackinto.h presented a report on the 11edical Comforts D epots, sho"ving that 3,883 cases of suffering had been assisted by the proVision of medical comfort. such as many could not alford to pu rchase for themselves. he appealed for \\'hole-hearted support for the development of thi' work, which was supplying a need that could only be met by \ oluntary sen-ice. The adoption of the report \\'a ably proposed by Lady (Rhys) W illiams, and seconded by i\lrs. Bevan Llewellyn, \vho referred to her personal experience in connection with the },ledical CornforL and working parties.

The ub-Prior called upon 11r. Enoch Morrell to read the report of the Director of formally \:'elcoming him on hi fir t attendance hiS appOlOtment to that office in succession to the late Right Hon. Thomas Richards, P.e. It was recorded that the First Aid and Home I ursing Classes had been attended by 15,5 14 students within the past year, 14,103 ohvhom had qualified for efficiency awards, these figures representing an increase of 1, 16 9 and 1,217 respectively on the results of the previous twelve months. The strength of the t. John Ambulance Brigade had also grown frOl1.1 8,664 to 9,286, \vhilst increasing demands were being made upon their voluntary erdces. Progress wa, al 0 reflected in the returns of the Iotor Ambulance Transport er ice, the cars having carried 7,476 cases and travelled an aggregate of 14 1 ,814 miles during the twelve months There was, however, one point in connection with the Ambulance Department which called for uruver al regret, namely, the loss of the Director of mbulance, the Right lIon. Thomas Richards, P.e. Reference to his great services to the Ambulance 110yement was made by Me. Hugh i-.1. Ingledew and Sir \'{ Tilliam Jenkins.

The Hon. John H. Bruce, Principal ecretary and Commissioner for \"X'ales, reyiewed the past year' work, and forecasted future developments in connection with finance, the Association, the Brigade, Ambulance I lalls and the Motor Ambulance Transport Seryice.

1\.t the close of the meeting, the Earl of Plymouth proposed the thanks of the Priory to the SecretaryGeneral for his welcome attendance, which was seconded by Sir John \X'. Beynon, Bart., e.B.E., who thought it would be a great encouragement to the whole of the Brigade in \"X ales to. know. the had found time to VlSlt CardIff and show h1s appreclatlon of and sympathy with the work. A vote of thanks was proposed by I\fr. A. G. E. J. Fudge, seconded by James ./\. \'{ ' ilson, O.B.E , and unanimously carried.

CE ' TRE REPORTS.

C1\.RMAR THE I IlRE CEl"TRE.

A very successful concert was held at the Pembrey Council Schools on Saturday evening, February 20, when the awards were presented to the members of the Pembrey 1\mbulance Class. The chair was taken by Mr. B. M. J ones, IIeadmaster of the School; and 'Mrs. J larolcl Trubshaw distributed the Certificates, Vouchers and Labels.

A happy interlude was the pre entation of a silvermounted umbrella, suitably inscribed, to ir. J. J. Davies, the Instructor, which was performed, on behalf of the class, by Mr. Evan D. Jones, IIeadmaster of Pembrey 1 a tional School, who spoke in terms of high praise of the services of Mr. Davies, whom they recognised as the prime mover in connection with the First Aid and J lome

ur ing mov ment in the vi ll age. The erection of the Road Ambulance Box in Pembrcy two years ago, w h ich had proved invaluab le on many occasions, was due enti rely to his initiative. lr. D avies expre.sed his gratitude for the appreciation sh()""n, and thanked the class for the useful gift.

1\1r. E. D. Jones, County Commissioner, announced amid applause that Dr. \". Da\ id \'(, illiams, Burry Porl, had been appointed Divisional 'L1rgeon to the Burr) P ort and P emh rey Town l \ mhulancc Division, and that he had also been an ll onoran' Life IvIember of thl' P riory for W'ale for gratuitous ser\'ices rendered to the ambu'lance mm'ement Lin the dist rict.

Ol l\:TY CENTRE.

The Prelimll1a ry Competition to select a team to represent \, est Glamorgan in the" Llandinam" hield Competition took place at the ,, \.mhulance J lall, Port Talbot, on Saturday, l\farch ).

There was a large gathering of interl'sted spectators, including Sub-Commissioner Lemuel Jones, Corps L1per intendent J. Richards, Corps 1nspector of Store' Ackery, and Corps Treasurer \. Poole; and the Judges were Dr. T. D. Llewelh n, Dr. D. J l. haac and tan Officer ,,\. J. Esmond. the Cefn Cnbbwr Team pron:d successful, with 173 marks; the other entrants being placed in the following order of merit: Kenfig 11111 (17 2 ); Glynneath (162); Tairgwaith ancl District (161); Cwmgwrach (I) 3); Ystalyfera (I )0).

PL\1BROKE [IlRI - CLl\. rRI

IIigh ailJute was paid to the Officers and \kmber' of the Ish guard Harbour and Good\\'ick G .\\ .R, \mhulance Class at a smoking concert held at the Fishguard Ba\ llmel on :Hurda, februan 27 by :,\Ir. C. Page, Chief Docks \1anager C. \\ .R., with Page \\as warmly welcomed. 'J he (hairman, \11'. ". Blea, Fishguard Harbour Station and (,2ua) \\",h supported by a large number of C.\\ .R. officials.

In his annual re pm thc enthusia'itic Secn;t,\rY, \Ir. C. J l. Pointer, said thai thc past year had creatcd a ne\\ record; 77 1l11:mbcrs had sat for examination and 67 passed for ,\wards. I Ie n:ferred to the great deht of gratltude owcd [() Dr. 1.. II wh() \\,IS the inspiration of thc Class. \n llHen.:stl!1,l!: fe, in\ of the year \ work was aftcrwards by Dr. Terr).

\[r. J. \\ James, as senior member of the Class, presented :1 gift in token of their appreciation of his yalued sen Ices. \J r. Pa{!e d Istrl buted the 1931 awards, Including thc C \\ .R. Gold I() \11. D. T. Enn' ; and -'irs. Ten) handed the class medals to ad\'anced srudents. Captain R. harp, ex- \hlrim: uJ1erintendcnt, G. \\ R Company, had great pleasure in presentl!1g, on behalf of the (lass, an electric heating lamp [Q Dr. Terr) , \\ ho, in responding, said anything he could do for the ambulance moyement he was always ready and happy TO do; and thal [he presentations made to him by thc Class woukl always bt.: treasured by him.

CITY or C.\RDlIl TRL.

The Barr) \mbulance and urslng \)I,isions held thclr third annual dinner and danct; at tht; \Iasonic llall, Barry, on Febru:trl 13. This function is bccoming ont.: of tht.: social e, el1ts of the YC;\l and, on this occaSion, 0\ er 200 persons sat down to dinner. Councillor Dr. L 1:.. Owens, ,\1.e., J.P. (Chainmm of the Barn Council), presided in the absence of J\[ r. J. \. \X ilgon (Chief Constabk of Cardiff), the new (t.:ntre Commissioner. lI e was supported b, Centre Surgt.:on Dr. Edgar Llc\Vclhn, CounCIllors \'X. Games()n , J. T. !\Iasli'n, and Doc(() r hying, J. 1; 11. Budge, J. L. O'Flyn n and :--1. \'. Roberts.

In his remarks, the Chairman refcrn.:d to the enormous amount 01 work done b, the members of the Barn Di, isions at the First \ILI Station al Barry Island, poiming out that o"er 1 ,600 cases \\'cn treated there during the pao't summer season; and spoke of the "ell' acrifice entailed in maintall1ing the Lost Chtldren's Crecht.:, wht.:rl more than 1,000 lost children were cared for. lI e appealed to the younger generation to take up Fir \id, as this training had nevel been so as at the present Jay. Councillor J. T. j\ laslin , in his usual genial manner, supported these remarks. The remainder of a very happy evening was spem in dancing,

Vol. 5.

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T HE JOURNAL OF THE VENERABLE ORDER OF THE

OF

The cc Sf John Ambulance Gazelle" is published on the ISt of each motJth. The Ann/fal SlIbscription is 31. 6d. post free; silll'/e copies 3d Brigade reports should be addressed to the Editor, af the Chancel)1 of,lhe Order of SI. John, t. John's Gate, ClerkeI1J1'ell, E.C. Reports and photographs sbotJld reach him by Ihf I) Ih of fach !I/oIJlh.

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CO TE IT'.

ditnrial

'J alks Iln °i rst \ id and Competition \'\ Ilrk

The t. John \mhulance Brigade C\\S Qucstlons and \ ns\\"crs. [he Reas()n \\ hv Interesting Case Reports Runnll1,l.! ItepalP; and Upkeep No. l?istrict ompetitions, 1932 lnter-Rall\\ ay \mbulance Competition The Divisional uperintendcnt Brigade Appointment Brigade Overseas Priory for \X'ales

CHANCERY OF TIIE ORDER, 1'. G \1'E,

LOi DO"l, E. 111C1)I, 1932.

SYD EY HARBOUR BRIDGE

1r. A. .' Wilkinson, J.P., a Di trict L1perintendcnt of the B ngade in ew outh Wales, has s nt a remarkable photograph of the ydney Harbour Bridge-which wa opened on larch 19 la t-to the - General, as a personal record and souvemr of an historic occasion.

The bridge the largest arch-bridge in existence. . \ye are cer tain that the ecretary-General's apprecla tlOn was enhanced b y the fact tha t no les than 4 50 memb ers of the B rigade Oversea were on duty a t the op ening

(C THE GATE."

Through the generosity of IvIrs. }\fan tuart, Dame of Grace, a stone tablet has been erected in the wall under the arch of St. John's Gate. The legend on the tablet runs as follows :-

This building \\'as the ?",ain entrance to the Grand Priory of. Order at the Hospital of r. John o f Jerusalem. The gatehousc erected. about the year I q , and \\ bUI nt down by \\ at Tyler tn 138 r. It was restored b\· Pnor RedlnQton, and was finally rebuih in its present form b) I nor Thomas :!?oc\na in 150-+. The Grand Pri o n bU.ddln1!s_ \\ cre by the Cro wn in 1559. Th e Oldcr the of t. John of Jerusalem resumed POsscssl o n of thl gatehouse in 73.

Passers-b) mar now read the history of the building and learn It was not, as is so often thought by the of the gate of London. 1\t the tIme of lts the Priory was a long way OLl.t of London and Its nearest neighbour wa the Pnor? of t. Bartholomew the Great, from which stabli hn1ent has developed the great t. Bartholomew' Ho pita!.

The following paragraph-from The Tillles of October 20, 1866, is interesting :T. '-GATE, CURKE.,\;,YELL.-The son-in-law of the late B. Foster, the author of }'e IJisJory of)'e Prior)' ,!lId Gale 0/ St. /0/;11, ,purcha ed the freehold, and being Imbue? \'.'lth .his :elatlve s yeneration for the old and "le\\'lng It With a like" reyerence," c.xbibited by D'r: amuel Johnson, has er:tered into a commct with caley to expend 3501. upon ItS further restoration viz.-to away the modern. on the we [ side: and to restore the rooms to their onglOal size; to scrape and yarru h the old moulded ; to restore the oak staircase in the northwe. t tower (thIS staircase "'inds from top to bottOm with solId oak tep, and an oak newel) : also to restOre the old tone .doorway, fonnerly the entrar;ce to Cave's printin f!office In same to\yer, and contru.ning Egure which the Gmt/ell/all s JIa f!,tl'::::'lIIl' for 17 ay are intended to repre ent .1 co.ck and hawk,. and a hen and lion. to it original prothe continued .ral ing of the street paving having thl doorway of its fair proportion bv " fer. of it The " orb are under the care of ::'Ilr. \\ ' Jp Griffith -Budder.

Hmm j\IBULA1"CE ER\'ICE,

The amount of ambulance tran port 'ivork carri d out by the Home mbulance 1\'ice of the Ord r 1

of St. John and the British R ed Cros ociety again reached a high total in the year 193 I. Over 110,000 cases were carried in the ambulances. The average number of patients carried annually in each ambulancc has increased in the past three year by I 2 per cent. The growth of this work has been remarkable, for it is dependent not so much on any increase in the number of ambulance tations, as on the fact that the setting up by the Order and the Socicty of the modern ambulance system for the civil population has effected a very complete change in previous conceptions of the mobility of the sick and a consequent deyelopment of many new methods of diagnosis and treatment, which are of incalculable benefit in the promotion of health.

In maintaining such a Service for the community, members of both the Order and the Society have undertaken a task for the sick and injured such a has not been exceeded b y voluntary workers in any country.

ST. JOHN OPHTHAL'vfIC Ho PITAL, JERU ALE}.I.

The report of the Committee for 193 I show that the number of In-patients was I, I 69 and of new Out-patients 18,984. The total attendances were 75,423, and the number of operations 2,911. The incidence of trachoma among the Out-patients was 89 per cent. and the number of patients who were blind in one or both eyes was 2,3 63, or 12-4 per cent. early 70 per cent of this blindness can be traced directly or indirectly to acute conjunctivitis, and the new Annexe which was specially built for the care and treatment of this disease has more than justified its cost. Durin g the Ophthalmia season, July to December, there were 20,000 consultations. t times, over 200 patients, in many cases with their families, slept there, and the nightly average of inmates for the season was over one hundred. The subway which now connects the Annexe with the Hospital will permit of the accommodation of the hundreds of trichiasis cases which flock to the Hospital from March to June. After operation in the Hospital, they can be sent safely into the clositers of the Annexe by way of the underground passage. The X-ray Department took thirty-seven photographs and thirty-eight patients were treated with Radium, 163 applications being made by hand and lasting about half-an-hour. The scarcity of water in Jerusalem is still a serious problem, and the Hospital is fortunate in possessing 2 or 3 cisterns to fall back upon The six clinics under the supervision of the Hospital surgeons at Acre, Beer sheba, Gaza, Nablus, Ramleh and Tul Karem, show substantial increase in their work over 1930.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Prelate of the Order of St. John, under whose flag the Hospital works, visited the Hospital in April and wrote that he "felt proud that a work of mercy so well conceived and carried on with so much devotion was associated with the Order."

II6

Talks on First Aidand Competition Work.

By A. T. Lu:r , M .B . (Collti1lued.)

3. TRA -S PORT D J\FTER-CARE.

This will include:

(a) Stretcher or I land-Seat Drill.

(b) Loading the Ambulance Wagon.

(c) Accompanying thc Patient to econd Aid.

(d) Precautions "\\'ith regard to Dangers during Tran port.

(e) Rep ort to the Doctor.

(j) rrangements for fter-Care at Home.

(g) After- are of Iat erials and Patient s Clothing.

(Il) Replacement of j \mb ulance faterials used.

There is an old sa) ing that" lo thing beats a good start better than a good finish, and e pecially if there is a aood middle," and more marks are sacrificed in a poor finish than in the other two tages. You must keep up your best work until the test is finished or the patient is handed oyer to ccond Aid, and even then stand by to help if needed. Stretcher drill and hand-seats are known, but it should bc recognised that it is not ah:;:ays essential to use a stretcher in a team test.

2 or 4 should accompany the patient to econd .J \id (I prefer 4, and if another man i needed eithcr 1 or 3) ; 4 can then look after the patient during transport, and this is especially necessary in ca es of evcre ha:morrhage, collapse and failure of breathing, and do not forget to take first aid material with you; 2 can look after the clearing up and make the necessary arrangements for" g " and " h." The report to the doctor should be explicit, and it i not nece sary to rereat everything you have done, givc your diagnosis and state that you have rendered First Aid.

The advantage of a method such a ugge ted i' that, with care, nothing is overlooked, and each man has his definite duty to perform and can be practised in that detail, since that i his special job, but this does not mean that he must neglect all the others. The aim must be that he has a general knowledgc of the whole work and a special knowledge of the work in his own department.

In arranging the work of thc team, do not overlook the work the patient can legitimately do. He ma) hear the cards read, and he hears the i diagnosis and treatment given by 4, surely now it is, his job to help his pals to the bcst of his ability . I Ie knows where the inj ury is, and he should see that the wrong limb is not treated. A joint is dislocated

and he must make sure that fixity and immobility of the joint arc there. Il ead to one side should always be present, even if the team forget to do it. The prominent sign given on pagc 73 should alway be in evidence if the limb is left unsupported. There are lot of little things that the pat.ient can do to help, but do not allow him to try to do things that a patient in his condition should not do. Disaster lies that way, for it is unfair, and it is not worthy of you.

(rI) DRE

The dre s of competitors may not seem to be of any great jmr ortance, but it concerns a team in two ways; it will help them to create a good impression, and it provides means for improvisation.

If you think of the impression and interest created by a team of nurses or a brigade team entering a competition room, you \\,111 realise that dre s doe mean something, for there is nothing else to judge the entering team by. Perhap you will think that dress doe not matter .0 long as J ou know and do your work. It really doe not matter a great deal, but a team will do better \\'o rk in an environment that favourable to them than the," will in an indifferent or hoslile one, therefore it is helpful to tart work properly by creating a good impre sion. Lord A\ebury says: "It is astonishing how much people judge by dre s. Of those you come across, many go mainly by appearances in any ca e, and many more have, in ) our ca. , nothing but appearance to go by. The eyes and ear open the heart, and a hundred people will see for one \\·ho will know \·ou. 1IoreO\"er if you are carele s and untidy about )-our elf, it is a f;ir, though not absolute, conclusion that you will be careles and untidy about other things al 0."

The nur ing and brigade teams have the initial adyantage of appearing in uniform, and other teams can follow their example by appearing in clothes as uniform a po ible, and creating the impre ion that they are a good, neat and cfficient team by dre in g neatly and as nearly alike a possible. loth of a clarkish hue; clean cricket shirt ; neat tie ; clean braces or belts; dark hose; well-poli hed shoe (oles a well as upper). Rigidly bar brilliant hues in ties and ho e, omcho\\T they arc not in keeping with the work we have in hand. To ob erye a team neath' dressed enter a competition room, get to the patient take off their coat to coYer the patient, and roll up the sleev of nice, clean white shirt does alwav give a clear-cut impre sion of go d, efficient workmanship. It has the added advantag that the captain can ee at onc where his men are; he has not to search for thcm ; the white hirt, contrasting ao-ainst the surroundings, are looking for him and in thc stre of a keen competition that i something to be thankful for.

The conditions of a competition u ually debar brinaing prq ated material into the comp tition room, but it is perfectly legitimate to bring in materials that you would have in your pockets ordinarily.

Smelling salts are not usually carried in the pockets, but some men may carry them. These are the exceplion and not the rule, therefore to put smelling salts in the pockets is very" near the line," so do not do it. There is no need, they will be found in the haversack, and other things more useful can be put into the pockets and be found easily. The number of clean, carefully ironed and folded handkerchiefs that First j \iders have in their pockets on competition day is proverbial, but do unfold some of them, it looks more realistic, and conveys the impression that it is really your habit to carry an adequate supply. The unfolded ones will serve for tourniquets and bandages, and the folded ones will take their places as pads, and, re-folded, as coverings for wounds.

Corks as pads for the arteries of wrist and ankle are not allowed, but bits of lead pencil are quite permissible, or how are you going to send the written message to the doctor. 0" nick" your pencils at convenient points beforehand, then it will be quite ea y to break it into suitable lengths. (Le t the judge see you break them-keep the nicks underneath.) If the pencil i carried with a notebook it adds to the realism, and there is something to write the message on. A point that is easily and often overlooked.

To see a member of the team searching in the haver ack, and turning to his captain and whining " There are no more bandages," is always an indication of careless training, lack of resource and thought, and invariably results in loss of time and marks. Improyising is an essential part of training, and boot-laces, belt, tie, handkerchiefs and string can all be u ed as improvi ed banda ges . I know one team who always wear neat stocking \vith turn-oyer tops kept in place by knots of one-inch tape u ed like the garters our grandmothers used to knit (and jolly comfortable they 'were, too), thus they have ah.',;ays the means of imprO\Tlsing eight efficient bandages It is a good and perfectly le gitima te idea.

Think about the attire of the patient, and then, if he is a member of the team, you can plan matters so that the work of the team \vill be helped and not hindered. The tie should be 100 eh' tied so that it can be a il)' undone (put hi colla; tuds in your pocket) ; hi hirt or cuff unfa tened (a little careful management will make th m look all riaht), and it \\'i ll avoid wa te of time by a First -1 \ider mes ing about \yith sleeye-link. He hould wear an ea y fitting coat that can be easily r moved r the leey. pulled up quickl),. Trousers, too should not be too tight. ock in preference to tockino- , and his boot-laces tied with a bow that ea ily undone. , \11 the e point may aye time and mark and they will mo t certainlr aye anxiety and worry by being ea ily undon in tead of ha\ ing to struggle with them.

In your practice' think th ,e and ,imilar point . out, and if uitable and perfectly fair, carry th m out. The authority to do 0 will be found on page 15 section (d) of the [anua!.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade News.

No. 1.

(PRINCE OF WALES) DISTRICT

COl1lmissioller :-

Lt.-Colonel

FRANCIS A. BROOKS, M.D.

o. 107 (YORK ROAD, L. .E.R.) DrVI 'IO N.

On the occasion of the presentation of awards to members of the Division, friend of the members were invited to attend. The Headquarter Staff was represented by District Officer \'{ . Green, and the Central l \rea by Lady District Officer Miss A. M. \\ 'alker. The l \ssistant Commissioner in charge of the Area, Dr. Corbet Fletcher, ent a letter expressing his regret at his absence. There were about 120 persons present.

A musical programme was arranged by the Iargaret \X'a rd Concert Party, a number of young people, who well earned rhe applause they received.

During the interval, the awards \,vere pre ented by Irs. Freeman, a vi itor to this country from Australia.

1\.. dance, which was very much enjoyed by those who were present, was held on Saturday, April 9. The music was supplied by the" 107 Boys' Band," which has been formed by members of the Division, assisted by two outside friends, Messrs. Thompson and Anderson. This was the first appearance of the band at a dance, and the members were warmly congratulated by the dancers on the excellent music they provided.

NO.2. DISTRICT.

CHEL TE

Members of the Cheltenham Corps are delighted with the honour shown to their Corps Superintendent, the Rev. Charles Cousens Petch, M.A., F.R G.S., who has been admitted to the Order in the grade of Chaplain.

Col. J. L. Sleeman, Chief Commissioner, Brigade Overseas, who has come to reside in G loucestershire, has very kindly accepted the post of President of the Cheltenham Centre of the Association.

\X'ith these two Officers at the head of Association and Brigade respectively in Cheltenham, the marked interest taken in St. John work there is certain to be sustained.

Cou TY CmfPETITION.

On Saturday, March 19, 1932, an interesting contest took place at the Artillery Drill Hall, Southampton, when Ambulance and Tursing teams met together to contest the right which Division should represent the County in the coming District Competition for the Dewa'r Shield, etc.

The Ambulance Divisions who competed for the Twiss Shield presented to the county by the late Col. Twiss for annual competition was won by Eastleigh, 2.44 points; Southampton, 2.,,0; Bournemouth orth, 201; Farnborough, 199; Bournemouth, 183; Basingstoke, 177. Only two teams competed for the Commissioner's Trophy of the. Tursing Division, which has just been presented by Co}. for annual competition between the Nursing UOltS. was won for the first time by Southbourne, 243, agamst Southampton, 2.09.

Mrs. Pittard, Lady County Officer Mr Hayes, County Officer Dr. RawJence, Corps upt. Major Chappell, Bournemouth, and Corps upt. C 11. Pearson, Aldershol. Col. Pittard thanked tho e present for the intere t taken in the competitions, and friends attending were drawn from every part of the county including widespread places as Portsmouth, Bou rnemouth, and Aldershot. Col. Solomon wa thanked for the use of the Drill Ilall, the judge , Doctors Rawlence, Smerdol1 and Clayre, and the Somh ampton and District members for undertaking the refreshments and acting as stewards of the contest. irs. Twiss kindly pre ented the hicld to the winning team, Mrs. Pittard, books to the first and second teams, and Mrs. Hayes presented, on behalf of the Commissioner, the hield to the winning Llrse' team. The urses al 0 received books presented by Col. Pittard.

o. 4 Dl TRICT.

C 1. C J. Trimble, CB., C1LG., V.D., T.D., L.R.CP., late Commissioner of o. 4 District, and now J ospecting Officer on the staff of thc hief ommissioner, has forwarded his rel ort for 1931 to the Chid and, as usual, he presents some very interesting facts, among:-;t them being the following :-

Tl1\lBER. OF LJ 'IT".

Ambulance Corps and Divisions

ursing Di\ ision

Ambulance and ur. ing adets

Total

Being an inc rea e of r6 Units oyer 1930. 'l'FL

Ambulance

Nursing

Ambulance Cadets ursing Cadets

Total

Being an increase of 522 onr 1930. ROAD PATROL DUTY.

Fourteen Divisions furnished returns of Road Patrol Duty, which now plays such an important part in Brigade organisation, and the following is a brief summary of the work done in the District :-

l umber of miles patrolled 3,707

umber of Ambulance Officers and Men on duty 3,102. umber of Lady Ambulance Officers and Sisters on duty 9 F

umber of Cadets on duty 490

umber of days on which duty was done: 489 umber of cases treated " 467

umber of road huts, tents, or Aid posts

There are available ten substantially-built huts, tents and eight Aid posts.

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INDlVIDl.,,'\L AND V IVA Vo E.-District Officer, Capt. R. L. Poston, 1.D., 11.R.

The result was as follows :rewe 202 points.

2. Preston 19 1 Brierfield 18 5 4 • el on 181 Horwich 180 I) \\ arrington 171

7 Barrow-in-Furness J7 0

The Commissioner, \\. G. mlth, O.B.E., presented the" TweedaJe" hield and medals to the winning team, and the" outhr0rt" Cup and medals to the runners -up;

ROCHDALE.

On Friday, February 26, 1932, Ambulance Officer John Acton, of the Rochdale Amhulance Corps, was invested with the honour of Serving Brother, at L John's Gat e, London, by the Earl of Scarborough.

Ambulance Officer John Acton joined the Rochdale Corps on April 4, 19°7; promoted Corporal September 3, 1912.; Sergeant, January, 1915 ; Staff-Sergeant June 15, 19 T 5 ; promoted Ambulance Officer July 9, 19 29.

Ambulance Officer John Acton has been an ardent worker for the cause of Ambulance work since the date of his joining and has instructed no less than 18 classes in first l\id and Sick 'ursing He has also acted as Chief In structor to the Rochdale Ambulance Di\'ision from

o. 4 (LA JCASHIRE) Dl TRICT. PRESTON.

The " Dewar" Preliminary Competition was held at the Headquarters of the Preston Corps, on Saturday, April 9, seven teams from various parts of NO.4 District competing, the judges being as follows :-

At the presentation of awards after the close of the contest, Col. Pittard was supported by Mrs. Twiss, II8

TEAM TEST.-District Officer, Col. C H. S. Redmond, T.D., M.B., Ch.B.

\[1 CHE.\D Dl\ T. \:.tBLL \NC E BRIGADE. \, inncrs of the orner ct County Cornpe.ition, \[ arch, L932 S":miil1g,jroFII lift: Pte. Cole, Pte Jordeo, ergt. Harrison Pte Jones. Jili/Ilg: upt. F. C. Tarr, ergt. M orse

and thanked Corps Supt. Capt. E. F. lillington and Lady Corps Supt. 1\1rs. Howard, A.R.R.C, Preston Corps, for their work in making the competition successful.

The Competition was a very interesting one and was witnessed by a large as mbly, including the late Commissioner, Col. C J. Trimble, CB., C l.G., V.D., T.D., L.R.CP., Assistant Commissioner E. Ralphs, and District Officer J. H. CleaJ, who acted as ecretary of the Competition.

SOUTHPOR.T.

Following an in tructive talk by Dr. E. Cronin Lowe, M.B.E., Director of the Pathological Department, outhport Infirmary, on "The uses and benefits of Blood Transfusion," no fewer than twenty-one members of the Southport Division, S.J.A.B., volun'reered to give blood in cases where blood transfusion is necessary. The VOhlDteers have been tested and grouped, and are now ready in case of emergency.

1920. He joined the Royal Army 1fedical Corp in August, 1914, and was demobilised in 1919, after serving on everal front

NO.5 DI TRIeT. GOLDTHORPE.

On aturday, April 2, 1932, the third annual Competition for the ,. 'oar" Cup was held in the \X 'elfare Hall, Goldthorpe. This competition is held annually by the Goldthorpe and Bannborough Division, Dearne Valley Corps, for a cup pre en ted by Corps Officer E. oar.

Entrie numbered q but only 23 teams appeared at the Competition.

The Competition wa carried out in an expeditious manner and con i ted of stretcher (or team) te t and individual te ts for each member of the team, all of which counted for prizes.

The winning team t ok the Cup and a g ood ca e of fl. h

knives and forks for each member of the team. The second team each took a clock in mahogany case and the third team each took a silver and glass butter set. The best To 1 and o. 3 individual each had a barometer and the best No.2 and 0.4 each had a set of fish servers.

The tests were prepared by Corps Supt. Dr. J. Forrest Hamilton, M.D., and the ecretary of the Competition was Corps Sergt.- lajor Robert 1. Hargrave. The judges were Dr. Kelly, of Bolton-upon-Dearne and Dr. Boyle, of Thurnscoe. Individual judges were Ambulance Officer T. Davis, Ambulance Officer J. Robin on, l\les rs. A. Holmes, J. Parke, D. Hill and J. Poole, ,lIl keen Ambulance enthusia t in the district.

The Cup and prizes \nre distributed by Corp Ufficer Ed. Soar, who made a short and appropriate speech and thanked the competitors and the members of the Goldthorpe and Barmborough Division who gave rheir as istance prior to and during the competition.

Appended are the results and also full copies of the test.

PO SSIBLE 300. outh Kirby, S.J.A.B. 220

2.

1Ianvers Main 1\;0. 1 Manvel's Main 1\;0. 2 Brierfield Division Harworth Colliery Hickleton Main \\'heldale Colliery

Kilnhurst Colliery F rickler Colliery Park Hill

.Allerton By,},'ater

DenaIr 11ain o Silverwood Colliery 1\;0. 1

ilverwood Colliery o. 2

Dinnington Main

Denaby Main o. 2 Prim rose Hill

\\" orsborough S.J.A.B.

35

No.2, R. Hall, Brierfield Div. 40

o. 3, I J. Od ell, Manvel'S fain To. 35

o. 4, C. Small, Silverwood Colliery o. 2 4 0

SUTTO ' COLLIERY.

G. ELeE.

In connection with the Sutton Collier y Division, a new hall has been opened at Stanton Hill, 11'. E. A. F. Fenwick, of the Blackwell Colliery Co., declaring the hall open. The hall adjoins the sports pavilion on the Sutton Colliery sports ground and has been built and furnished at a cos't of £2,400. It is a very valuable addition to the pavilion.

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The main hall is equipped w.ith a stage for concert, and there are dressin a rooms and Ambulance Brigade recreation and practic; rooms. fr. Fenwick said the mone y could not have been better spent than in providing that building. Ambulance work was most valuable and there was not a man or woman who, sooner or later, would not require a knowledge of First Aid either for his own benefit or that of somebody el e.

DEAR E VALLEY CORP - FIRST AID PO"T-

On unday, larch 20, took place a very lntere sling ceremony o,f the presentation, opening and dedication of a First Aid Post at Hlckleton on the main Baro sley- Doncaster road, which consists of two rooms, one a surger:. containing a couch for the reception of a stretcher and lockers for sp lints and dres sin gs, and the otber a messroom for the men on duty.

The Dearoe Valley Corps paraded from the Corp Ilead quarrel's under Corps 'uperintendcnt J. Forrest ll amilton, 1.D., and headed by tbe Britl sh Legion Band. Other officers pr sent were Corps Officer E. Soar, Di\ isional uperintendent - J. R. Ellmer and \ E. oar, OH1cer T. Davi s, Cadet Superintendent G. Elce, Lad} Divi ional uperintendent l\fr. Yates and .:\[1'5. R. 11. oar, Lady ,\mbulance Officer l\fr and orl''' ergt.-l\[ajor R 11. ] Ja rgra,'e.

lr. T. L. oar, Honarary Pres1dent of Barmbnrough Division, who presided, commented on the part of the road where lhe First\id was and stated that botb he and the collier} compan} he reprc sented were always readr to help in the work of till. Brigade. He called upon Mr. Oscar \'\ ca\ er to make tht: pre entation of the Post.

l\lr. W eaver expressed the pleasure that \\ 'a\ LJ' and himself had in being prescnt and said th:1t while hL regretted the necessin for Fir t \id he realised how they were o-n account of the increased traffic on the roads. He had been a member of the Brigade 20 years ago, and had always taken a deep interesr in the movement. I Ie then presented the kc) s to the nrl's Superintendent, remarking that he hoped that it \\'()uld do u eful sen' ice.

Corps Superintendent j. Forrest llamilton in accepting the gift on behalf of the Brigade, said he appreciated Mr. \\ eaver's kindly and friendlr geslun: ]r marked his loye for the Brigade whose he had beLn proud to wear and his realisation as a motorist or tbe useful work carried on by members of the Brigade. They \vere indebted to their 110norar), President, Lord ] Ialifa'\:, for the land on which the station was huilr, and he to intimate that indisposition pre\ ented his attendance. Among their visitors he welcomed lnspec tor Redfern, of the \\ 'es t Ridin g Constabulary, and thanked him for the cordial relationship which had always existed bet\\'ccn police and the Brigade. Mrs. \'\!eaver charmingly performed the opening ceremony while the Brigade Rag was run up.

The R ev. 11. Francome Painter, Vicar of IIickl eton, and Domestic Chaplain to L ord Halifax, said it was always a joy to one who ministered to the soul to be ide.ntified with those who carried out one of the great acts of mercy by min.istering to the bodies of people. 1 he \\'hole parish of Hinklet on would welcome the t. John Ambulance Brigade to lend them real support; there wa hardly a house in the village which had not taken in some injured man or woman for First Aid. There was no so lution to

human pain and suflering apart from the suffering of Jesu Christ, that was why it wa.s so important they s hould dedicate this work to Almlghty God and H1s glory.

o. 7 DISTRICT.

DEATH OF AN EX-C0\1MISS10 'ER.

The death occurred in hrewsbury, on February 17, of Colonel Edward Cureton, 1.D., T.D., Knight of Grace of the Order. Dr. Cureton had been a life-long St. john enthusiast, and was AS3istant Commissioner of the old o. 7 Di st rict when it included orth Wales, before the formation of the \'{ (;'lsll Prior y. I Ie resigned in T923, o"wing to indiA-erent health. lie, however, still retained interesl in the movement, and was Chairman of the \ssociation Centre, and ssistant Count\' Comrolkr of t. John V. J\.D.s for _ hropshire, up ti'll a shnrt time before his death. lI e was also H.M. Coroner fnr hrewshury.

Ross, the Rev. E. H. Beattie, assisted by ministers ()f other denominations, including the captain of the alvation Army, who read the le sson, which was very the story of the" Good Samaritan," from St. Luke's Gospel. The hymns were ,'ery well rendered by f he band, and were heartily joined in b y the concourse, which included the Boy couts and Girl Guides. After the Rectnr had given an address, and pronounced the words of dedICation, the Ambulance was formally handed over by Co l. H. F. Lea, CM.G., D 0., County R epresentatin of tbe I I. .A.C for Herefordshire, and was accepted nn behalf of the R oss Di vision by lr. E. Butterworth, \cting Divi sional uperintendent, \.vho made a graceful speech of thanks. Others present at the ceremony the County Commissioner, Dr. R. L. E. DO\vner, Cap t W', R . W'hite; :l\r.C (\ssi tant County Controller and ecretary, Herefordshire Red Cross), and Dn jsional , urg er n J. E. Haine ( lerucal Officer of Health for Ros and L edbury).

RH \ \1 (Tn D1\ [10\.'. \\ I, 0:ER or TlIL B \RR.\ TROPHY, 19)2.. Hac' rUII". MISS I'<)wkr, \[iss Dempsccr

The remain, \\ nL taken by road to Birmingham for the last rites, hut a goodly number of members of the hrew'bun urslng and \mbulancc Di\ isiom assembled at his reSidence on\hc day of the funeral and marched \\ 'ith the cortege as far as burch, a di,tance of nearly a mde, wh " re thcy hroke o fl' , \m ong thn<;e present \\ ere the Count, Commissioner, Dr. R. L. E. D owner, C lIughes Di ' trict Lad) ,urerintendenr i\l1ss Cor er, and Superintendcnt r. . \\ alter. Memhers of the Shrew ,' bur\' J\mbulance DiYlsion as bcarers. The D istrict sent a beautiful wreath in the form of the \\ hite eight-pointed cross.

ROSS-ON- \\\'E.

Dl:.DIC TIO ; OF 1':\\ - \IDL L U·. 1\1 though the R os -o n- \\' 'ye 1 \mbu la nce Diy ision was onl) formed last summer, the members ha\ e heen \ ery energetic, and have succeeded in obtaining an l \mbulance the 11. ' .AC The dedication ceremony took place on unda)" Iarch 20, in glorious \\'e ather. •\ proce, sion was formed in Gloucester Ro ad and, headed by the town band, marched to the larket Square, which wa , crowded. Tht: service was conducted br the Rector of 121

The ne\\' which has been greatly needed for a long time, is a specially fitted 13.9 h.p, Morri \ with one ordinan' and one sling stre tcher, and RlI ,' -'; Di\-ision and to\\',r; are to be greatl} congratulated on Its acquisition.

DI 'T RICT.

The omm1SSlOner, 10 his. \nnual Report to the Chief Commissioner, states that the ,trength of the Di trict l' now 3,°48 men and women and 500 boy and glrL-rotal 3,q8.

17,685 cases ,,'ere treated; 64 Motor \mbulanc es carried 20,107 patient 2I 6,684 mile " 40 Fi rst \id Po sttreat d 3 2 7 road accident cas s and transp orted the victims 24,816 miles.

:\lembers of " ursing Divi,ion made 2,196 art ndance at hospitals in the Di. trict.

The nct incr ase in personnel is .ho\\'n as only but this is due to the deletion of inefficient personnel; rhe new enrolments during 193 numbered 475 and if this !itead,- increase is maintained the progre -' desired is assured.

Dl

(Capmln, Burn. Fr,,',1 roll,' \lis s Peele (Re'cnc), \li ss LJoyd.

The w.ork of the District has increased in aJl sections; 1il cases treated 120, patients carried 4,963, and miles travelled 9,5 I9·

Road accidents show an increa se of 987, and milea ge 9.95 6

Ho. attendances an increase of 796.

ThIs IS an excellent record of service well performed and the Commis ioner thanks all ra nk s for the work carried out by them during the \rear under review.

The District hac; lived up to its motte" Forward" and will c.ontinue to do so. le \v Divi sions being formed, and S111ce January I, I9)2, the strength of the Di trict has increa sed by 200.

I SLE OF HEPPEY Nl R D rVI'ro1\;.

The members of t.he abow Diyi ion ha\Te again pent a very busy year, haY111g du rlng the year of 19) been on

Miss E. Collins and Mr. Bremner econd, Mi ss Mitson and 111". Hughes. fiss Rodd acted as judge and kindly presented the prizes. Ambulance Onlcer E. Barber acted as I.

Our be t thanks were extended to all who helped to make the event such a <;uc('e s.

ORWICH.

£\n eliminating competition at o1'wich for the East j\nglian Cup resulted in the Yarmouth team being awarded first_ place. i" teams competed, the result being as follows: I, Yarmouth; 2, ofwich Lad s' Club; 3, Sheringham; 4, Cromer; 5, Fakenham; 6, orwich Citv. The Yarmouth team will go to Ip swich to represent Norfolk In the final contest for the cup and the ult;mate team \.\-i11 go to Lond on to o. 10 Di strict in D ewar hielcl omreti tion.

Questions and Ans w er s .

DUTIES OF BRIG o\OE SloRGEO ') AND OFFI CLR'i.

M. D. (London).-As a member of the Medical Profe sion and a keen member of the Bri gade, I am surprised at the lack of int e rest and observation on the part of fellow members of both j\m bulance and ursing Divi sio n s on the g rcat importance of th e taking of Temperature, Pul se and Respiration, in dealing with case whilst on public duty. This, I thi nk, must be reflected from practices, where sufficie nt stress is not laid on, or lime given to the efficient carrying out of thi part of their work. \s we know from experience, one can nevcr practise this too m,uch. Whilst on public duty recently, 1 saw a case of head injury trcat ed in the following very unusual manner :The patient hael a contused wound, an inch long, ove r upper part of frontal bone, was unconscious, lips pallid, face a gre 1i h-blue. For treatment the patient \vas supported in a sitting position, \':hilst blood was wa, hed from face, and head bandaged. Following a 'ugge tion by an officer, patient was lowered on to a st retcher. The member in charge of case alternately talked to patient, endeavouring to rouse him, and examined his head, pre umabl y for further inju rie s. The patient still looked \'cry "sbocked," but no attempt was made to take the pulse or re piration, \.\.'hich I consider would have told the fiL t aider far more about hi, patient'S condition. Thc next tep in treatment \\'as to enquire for a hot drink for this still unconscious patient. 1 quote this incident, not to shuw up v.hat 1 consider wa ' bad Fir t \iel , but to l)rove my point. \,,'i l1 you kindly, through the medium of the C; \7.ETTE, emphasise- this vel\ nece sary part of a First . \ider's training?

P ,\L\i:\ R I3L EEDIl\.G WITH FRA.CTlJ RED Mr:T:\C -\.RPloS. G. R. (Kim berle y South Africa).-Plea c advise as to correct treatment for patient uffering from Compound Fracture of 3 rd Metacarpal B one complicated by Arterial Bleedin g from Palm of Hand. The treatment according /0 Texlbook }}JOJdd be to control the bleeding fry indirect pressure on Radial and [-InaI' Arteries al 1}JriJ/, 10 dress 1}Jotmd, and to ,fJlppori hand on padded splint , as laid down on pp. 71-72 for Cf'tIshed J-Jand. Experience, hOJ}Jever, teaches us that the metacarpal bones can be TlJell controlled if the hand is clenched. This Jac/ coincides with the ,general nde that, 1J'hm Jeveral in/uries present, jirst aiders should concentrate on the more serious-in Ihis case the arterial bleeding. So, in actual practice, I should dreH 1'lJound, treat the bleedinl, aJ on p. 107, and kJlolL' that Ihe ji'ac/lIre cOlfld take 110 harm.

_Yo C. F.

Df.AR 1 R, _ \fter a discussion on \'arious point. of drill as contained in the manual of Drill and Camping, I ha,'e been asked to ubmit the following questions, without comment, to you for anS\\Ter in the G:\ZETTE :I. W'hen prO\'ing a squad, and the command i gi\-en: Form Fours, \bout Turn, do the men, on completing the turn, immediately re-form two deep \.l.:ithout further word of command, or do they remain in fours until they again turn to their original front?

z. \, 'hy do odd numbers haye to mark-time three paces when a squad mm-ing to the right in fours form' :quad on the right? (Page 4I.)

3. in platoon drill (pages 59 and 60), when it i, de ired to form column of section from platoon in line or l·ice I'ersa, the detail states: The men are to act a in squad drill. hould there be a reo eryation here that piyOt men of sections \yill !lol take two paces forward on the command Quick '-larch, but merely mark time on their own ground?

Painter, Dlv. Supt. J. R. Ellmer, Corps Supt. ]. Forrest Hamllton, M.D., '\Irs. Weaver, Mr. Oscar Weaver Amb. Officer T. Davis and Mr. T. L. Soar, Hon. President Goldthorpe Division. '

duty nightly at the two local cinemas; also, when required, have attended demonstrations for various public bodies, concerts, and tea parties. Quite a lot of transport work has been done by this small band of workers.

A Divisional social of members and friends was held at which Divisional Surgeon Dr. Hopper Shephard and his wife were present, also the Hon. President, Mrs. Hamilton, who was accompanied by Capt. Hamilton.

The social, which was arranged by the Divisional Committee, took the form of a whist drive and dance. Lady Superintendent Mrs Jenner made a short speech and thanked Capt. and Mrs. Hamilton, also Dr. and Mrs. Shephard, for their company. Dancing was indulged in until a.m., when the singing of" The King" brought a very happy evening to an end No. 10 D ISTRICT. CHELMSFORD.

A St. Patrick's Ball was neld at the County Hotel in aid of the building fund for the new Ambulance Headquarters; 140 were present and a very enjoyable evening was spent. 1\ waltz competition wa s arranged. The winners were 12 2

The competition in orwich was held at the Lads' Club be permission. of Pres ident of the Torwich Corps: Mr. ] H. Dain The judges were: test, Dr. Walnwlght, of Yarmouth; practical llldivldual test, Drs. R H. 10rley, W. Lincoln Hum, and J. MacDonald; oral individual test, Drs. May Rutledge and. George Day. The whole of the competition was car.ned out by Corps Superintendent S. E. R. Scott, by Corps Officer E. Gooch and Divisional Superlntcndent S. Harper.

At the close of the contest Mr. Dain thanked the doctors who judged the tests, and went on to speak of the of a knowledge of First Aid and the benefit the pubhc was receiving from those who had been trained in that subject.

Dr. \Xfa inwright spoke of the efficiency of the teams that had and gave them some good advice.

Corps Supenntendent Scott thanked the Chief Constable for presiding, also the assessors, timekeepers, patients, and all others who had helped to make the competitions a success

lrTith I diJtJ f!,ree IllOJI tlllphalical()" alld I fail /0 ree ]l'hat ... Jl'OIf/rl aCCUIt to {[ palient ill {Ill I?J' regiJ/ratioJl 01 Temperatlfre, p}r/.re al/d ReJpiratioll. II/deed, it ]}'OI11d be Jtl'm/ w .Jall/e,!' Calltlie, the oreate,r/ jiut aider oj all lillie, had lIIissed Jllch a l'{t//{abit' (UJet to the scifllce 7J'hicb he .rtalldardued.

As for the ct/,re JJ'hich )lOll qllole ill SIIPPOJ/ of )'01/1' I Il'ollid relllind ),011 Ihal Ihe Bri f!,tlde i.!' a IlIIiforllled and diJciplitJed /J0{0', lIl/d Ihat il,1' ReJ!plalioJis reqllire ils JIIJ:fI,eolIJ /0 lake /flil cbm;f!,e caH.r alld il,(' Ojjicer,(' 10 JlfperiJilel/(/ Ihe rallk alld jile whell Otl pllblic dll{)'. So, a,r )1011 st?Y thelt ]011 J)'ere preHJ// and OIl dll{Y, I 7J'allt to kilO}], wi!), 'y01l J/ood alld Jl'{liched {/ lIIember practisiJl llffddleJOIJif {'ir.rt lid alld what kim/ of all Ojjicer he ( or she) ll'tl.r ]l'ho " II/ade SI(!!"W.rlioll.r " ill these cir(lfll/s tal/ce.r

"ral/ka', bad I beell prnmt, Ibe lIIember Jl'Ollld bave received (/ leHoll Jl'hich be (or sbe) JJ'OIl/d 1/01 baw lorgottet! iN r7 b1l0,')I. W'e {(/II leach II/ore real jir.!'1 aid 011 ONe pllblic dllO' thall ill (/ COlfrJe ICc/lm'.r; aJ/dlbe SOOller ollr StII;f!,eolls realise /bi.r, Ihe btlt!'r it lJ'ill be .lor the JJ'hich e:> pecls il.r alld its Ojji'er.• to do tbeir as hOIle.r/()' aJ do lI)e 1//{'/IJbeJ'.l' it.r /'rIllk tlJ/(/ /iff.. l.Y. C. f<'.

4. \\ hy doc.' t:1C leading man of thc eyen number' ah\'ap; f01'111 in (he rear rank when SIzing bearers? (Page 7" and 74.)

\, 'e feel that if ,'ou could fill in the extra detail that appear' to be lacking it ,,-ould help considerably to a hetter understanding of what i reguired, e'pecially where officer, and members of Di\Tision. haye had no military Yours faithfully,

H. B.

1. 70ry alJ/'o,J'J' re-forll/ two deep IIIl1esJ tbe cOllllllalld iJ III rOlfr,! AbOl/t Till'll.

2. To cOJJjorm )l'ith the time aJld paceJ of tbe fl.lfJJ Illf/Ilbel's, ])'/)0 hlll'e to lake a pace to tl)e rear 1J'ilb tbe ri,ght foot tllld OJle to / be with the left foot al/d mark time Olle pace. }.:;tlch IIJark lillie beiIlJ!, eqllil'alfllt ill lillie . 10 a pace.

3. The iJlstmrtioll Hl)'S: " The 111m ]}'i/I ac aJ iii sqlfad drill," alld ill sqllad drill it i" laid dOJ)lJ} (pal!P 26 alld .2 ) that the leadill/! (pit'ot) IllllJ} JJ'ill lead 01/ two pact',. alld IIJark tillle or /)({II, r/tptildiu!. wiJt'lher tbe ,rquad is OJJ Ibe 11101'e or at the hall.

-to If be did II0t rio .1'0 the Jeqllei/ce ill jor/IJill!!. COJ)JPaJD' (i.e. iJJlo 11)'0 dcep) ))'Olllri be ill(orrect.

FIRST AID POST.

left fa right: C.S.i\!. R. M. Hargrave, Inspector (W R. Police), Rev. H. h-ancome

The Reason Why .

By CHt '. E. \X'HITCHER, LR.C.P. & S.E., F.L.S G.

':\lany years ago, when a small boy, I was greatly impres ed by a tory from the pen of that great writer Charle Kingsley, entitled" !adam How and Lady Why," certain passages in which till haunt my memory.

In fanciful language he says, " There is a fairy who lives in most places if people have but eyes to see herthe best name that I can give her is ladam How. he will come in good time, if she is called, even by a little child, and she will let us sec her at work, and, what is more, teach us to copy her. But there is another fairy likewise, whom we can hardly hope to see. VenT thankful should we be if she lifted even the smalle'st corner of her veil, and showed us but for a moment if it were but her finger's tip-so beautiful is she and yet so awful too. But that sight, I believe, would not make us proud, as if we had some great privilege. No, it would make us feel smaller, and meaner, and more stupid and more ignorant than we had eYer felt in our lives before, at the same time it would make us wiser than ever we were in our lives before-that one glimpse of the great glory of her whom ",e call Lady Why

"Lady \'X'hy is the mistress! Madam How is the sen/alit

people confound .Madam How and Lady Why and falJ into great mistakes thereby-mistakes that even a little child, if it would think, need not commit. But really great philosophers sometimes make this mistake and therefore it is no wonder if other people make it too ."

All honour and praise to the members of the Ambulance classes who devote so unselfishly much of their time (and how many have but too little leisure 1) to study and practise the art of relieving the sufferings of their unfortunate fel low-beings in times of stress and accident. It is fine to see how interested and absorbed the majority become in their noble endeavour : when the season for the annual competitions comes round, it is a proud time for those who are chosen to form the team, and an especially strenuous time for the captain-but then think what an honourable post is that of the leader-only reached by years spent in thoughtful study and practice .

It is not correct to imagine that the First-Aider, whate,rer his rank, has only "to do" and not "to reason wh\' " : the more he learns of the reason for his endeav'our, so much the more will his work be agreeable to himself and to the advantage of his charge. As Divisional Surgeon for many years I always impressed this upon my class-Fointing out to the members "the reason why" they were instructed to perform various actions, and at the present time, when acting as examiner at the annual examinations and re-examinations, should a candidate be in lZ4

d ifficu lt y I t ry to make h is path in fu t ure more ea y by exp laining to h im the cause of the symptoms in t he case under consi d era tion, so that the reason for the trea t ment may p pear obvious

On one occasion I quoted the case of a patient who dmi n o- o-reat excitement had fallen heavily, become b b '1 unconscious, with very red face, unequal pUpl s, s tertorous breathing, etc., etc .-the candidate at once said it was the case of an "apoplectic fit." He was tol d he was correct in aying it was a case of apoplexy, but not a fit. sked how he would treat uch a case, obses ed with the word fit , he began to portray the treatment for epilepsy. It was then explained to him that apop l exy is caused by the bu rsting of a bloodvessel in the brain, the blood forming pressure on the brain : he immediately said he would apply cold to th head, etc.-knowing the reason why the man had fallen, he would appl) the proper remedy.

Take the case of treatment of " fracture of the leg, when single-handed" ; far too ofter: at examination.a candidate will fail to first tie both teet together; thlS mistake could surely not be committed if the candidate recognised the reason why the et IJJlIJt be tied together in the first place-1)iz., to keep the lo"\"er fragment steady (avoiding fisk of a fractu.rc becoming a complicated one maybe), whIle the spllnt and bandages arc applied.

Recently, given a patient supposed to be unconscious, the re ult of taking opium, to treat, the candidate sugge ted he should send for medical aid, and perform artificial respiration, Had he been taught the" reason why" the correct procedure was to keep the patient moving about and to flick him with towels -to prevent the threatened deadly coma, he surely would not have made that ill-advised response.

Madam How is the servant of Lady \ 'V'hy !

Wel sh Inter - C o llier y Comp et ition

The 14th annual Inter-Colliery "First J\ld" Competition, confined to teams drawn from the \X1elsh ,\ssociated Collieries, Ltd. (Rhondda group) will be held at the Hendrecafn (Girl) Council chool, Pen-y-Graig, on Saturday, June 18, 1932, at z p.m.

Particulars from the ecretary: Corps ecretary, \X'. R. Matthews, .B., z, Royal Terrace, Trealaw, Glam.

FOU D.

One Medallion and Label. 1930 Arthur Long. 308760. Please apply to :

MR. GEORGE MURRAY, S.J .A.B . (Poole D ivision), 10, Danecourt Road, Parks tone, Dorset.

By

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Interesting Case Reports.

CORBET

FLETCHER M A" M. B., B.Chir. (Cantab), I. R.C ., etc , Assistant Commissioner-in-Charge, Central A r ea, No. I (Prince of Wales) D istrict, S,J .A B.

FIRST AID '" ITIl CASE REPORT, O. 5Z.-The Officer-in-Charge of the Kenya Police Ambulance Division reports the efficient performance of first aid under the following circum tances :-

On October loth, 1931, at Rongai states, Kitale, a male adult native stabbed himself four times in the abdomen, causing a wound 7 ins. long, from which the stomach and intestines escaped. Internal organs adjusted and covered with antiseptic lint wrung out of hot water, the \vhole being secured and fastened with a blanket Injured native removed to Kitale by car (15 mile); condition grave when handed over to hospital. First aid rendered by Assi tant uperintendent of Police, D,.i\L tephens, a member of the Kenya Police Ambulance Division. The stabbing occu'rred at to a.m., but was not reported to the Police until 3.45 p.m.

On arriyal at the 1 ati" e 110 pital, Kitale, at 5· t 5 p.m., an operation "\\'a at once performed by Dr. Drury, who wa in readines . ssistant uperintenden t tephens assisted in giving the anaesthetic. Before the op ration was completed the patient's breathing commenced to fail. The \ssistant uperintendent performed ih' ester' method of artificial respiration for ome 2.0 minute, and there were twice ign, of a return of natural breathing. Finally the patient died as the operation was completed, through ,hock and 10, s of blood."

CO\['fE T.- Thi,f report shoJl's /}Oll' CirC1lIIlJ·tances aile I' cases and hOJJ ' fir"1 aid ill far-off di.r/ricl.I ilia), verge close!)' 011 " the dlflie,f alld resjJolIJibilities a doctor " It a/Jo proves Ihe il1/rillJic 7/allfe oj Il}e Textbook on 1l'hich 0111' melllbers' at h011/{' aJld oller,rea,1 base their kJJoJJ'/erzge and experiellcc.

IFe cOJJgratJllate the KeJ!)'a Police ..rll11btllaJlce Divisioll, Brigade Oz'er.reaJ, Oil this 1IJ0st excellellt report, alld Jl'e D'lIJpathi Ic l1'ith SlIpel'il/tel/dmt D. 111. StephetlJ 011 the time lJ'hich elaPJed between the stabbing and the call (or his tlJJi,ftmlce Otherwise, it iJ clear that, had he bem -,mIll II/oiled IlIon' qllick[y, he 7I'01l1d pro/;ab[y have J/lcceeded ill a life.

The Barr as Trophy .

The Barras Trophy was presented in 193 by Lady uperinrendenr li s 1\1. Barras, of Gateshead, for proficiency in b d-making and ickroom nuLing, and i - open to teams from ursing Division in orthumberland and Durham, no member of which may have been in a team holding any of the District Trophies previous to the date of eotr)

D urham City lur ing Division has been the holder of the up hoth 1931 and 1932.

Our GUINEA "PROBLEMS" COMPETITION

Conducted by Dr. L\. T. LAKIN, ::VLB.

THIiSE RULES CAREFULLY.

.-You mus t send in ,"our olu tion to reach the Editor not later than the 12th of the month. L\.ny solution received after that date will be au tomatically disq ualiJied.

2.,- Your olution must not exceed 150 words in length.

3.-It must be legibly written and on one side of the paper only.

4.-It must be accompanied by the" Problems" coupon cut from the current issue.

5.-The envelope must be addressed as follows: THE EDITOR, THE DEPT.), T. ]OH GAZETTE, 32, HOE LA E, " E.C.4.

6.- Your olution must be signed with your name, address, Rank and Division if a member of the Brigade or Diyisions; or with your name, address, and number of your First Aid Certificate if a member of the Association.

Tbe [TYinning Solution, togetber with the Judge' J' Remarks, 11 ill be published eacb m on/h, and [I 0 uill be despatched fo the s ender,

PROBLEM No I

Read Chapter XIV in the In the s ction cc poison which require special treatment 1 r ou may ha\Te noticed that in (( d," general tr atment i plac d first and special treatn1ent econd '" herea in all the other examples, special treatment come fir t and general rule afterward,

If 7 haf is the reaso7Z for this differellce l17 freatrnetJt?

t. J .. \.. G. lIa y 19' 2., PROBLEMS COUPON

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Running Repairs and Upkeep .

THE CROSSLEY AMBULANCE CHASSIS.

SrX-CYLI DER MODEL.

By " lCE EXPERT."

The following brief details on running repairs and upkeep will, we trust, prove of use to the officers in charge of Crossley ambulance chassis. t the outset we would emphasise the importance of lubrication A motor chassis, like any other piece of machinery, requires regular lubrication, and inattention to this vital point may entail serious consequences, renewals or repairs being required long before they would have been if proper care had been exercised.

GRINDI NG AKD VALVES.

Grinding and adjusting the valves should pre ent no difficulty if the following procedure is carried out :

To ascertain when a valve is about to open or close, hold the vertical push rod between the finger and thumb and try to turn it backwards and forwards. If the vertical push rod cannot be turned, then the valve is off its seat, or open, or if it can be turned then the valve is closed.

ow fix driving chain and test for accuracy of timing.

head is being replaced this does not matter, but the y must be fitted in their correct recesses e\'entu ally. This can ea il)' be done when the head is bolt ed down by applying pre sure on the rocking le\-er at the valve spring end, and so raisin g the other end of the lever, which has a spherical recess LO allO\"); for fitting the ball end of the vertical rod.

When the head i bolted down, _ct the yah e clearance as follows: Inlet vah·e (enlTlne co ld ), .004 in. to 005 in. ; inlet valve (engine bot) .005 in. ; exhaust valve (e n gi ne cold), to b et" Teen .00 and .002 in.; exhaust 'a lve (engine hot), to betv;een .006 and .0 07 in Before replacing top cover run engine,

'ai ; Lee.

After having removed the cylinder head, which is a simple matter, remove all carbon deposit. Then remove the valve springs (a tool for this purpose is provided b y the manufacturers). Fulcrum the fork end of the tool under the shaft which carries the valve rockers and press down upon the valve spring cup. The split collar can now be removed with the fingers. When the valve springs have been removed th e valves are left free for g rinding in.

It is advisable, when removing a valve spring, to ensure that the piston is at the top of its stroke in the particular cylinder from which the valve spring is bein g removed (to prevent the valve from falling into the cylinder, where it becomes inaccessible.)

The replacing of the valves with their collars and springs should be carefully carried out. Care shou ld be taken when replacing the cylinder head to see that all the push rods are in their proper places. If they do not fit under the rockin g levers while the

and, when hot, reset the vah-e clearance , to mah s ure everything is in order.

V O\LVE ETTIKG

When setting valves the following procedure should be observed: Remo ve all sparking plug to enable the engine to be turned easily. \dj ust tbe tappet se tscrews until the de sired clearance is arrived at.

ow turn camshaft by hand (the driving chain, of course, being removed) until 1 0 I inlet Yah-e is just commencing to open. Tbis should occur when mark and 6 on face of clutch is 5 degs. previous to top dead centre (a variation of 4 degs. either way is allowed, i.e., movement of fl yw he el is assumed in normal runnin g direction, clockwise, looking from front of engine). The timin g would be quite atisfactory if the inlet valve opened 9 de gs or r deg. before top dead centre.

Assuming tbat inlet valve opening is correct, having tested it after the chain is fitted, proceed to examine the inlet valve closin g. This occurs 41 degs. after bottom dead centre. As it is impossible to see this position, transfer it to the top. Turn flywheel mund until the line marked 3 and 4 on the clutch face appears 14 degs. before top dead centre of cranks 3 and 4, although still working on o. inlet valve. ow try the va lve cup between finger and thumb, as previously explained, and test whether the v.a lve i just closed or not. A varia ti on of 4 degs. ea her way IS allowed, so that timing would be quite sa tisfactor y if the inlet valve clo ed 45 degs. or 37 degs. after bottom dead centre.

CLl TCll"

The clutch on the Crossley is of the sino-Ie plate t) pe, and is automatically lu bricated by the oil in the clutch I it. One pint of X.L. oil is the correct amount to use. Tbe clutch spring do not require adjustment, the design of the clutch making this unnece ary.

BR-\KLs.

The ler cha has four-\vheel brakes operated the toot pedal. Th e hand lever operate also c:lirect on th rear brake drum, a separate et of shoes being provided. \dj ustment of the brakes i b ,hand. To adjust the front "wheel brakes turn ">mall handles at front just sufficient to leave ample clearance when hot.

Tbere are two handles at each side at the rear. The in ide handles are for the foot brake and the outside handle are for the hand brake and should be adjusted in the same way as the front brake. The front brakes should be free when the "wheel are turned over to full lock in either direction.

The ea, ie, t method of telling when a brake is free is to knock the drum with orne hard in trument. If the drum rings, the brake i free. It ad\ i,a ble to ti ghten up the hand adjustment until th drum just ceases to ring when on full lock, then slacken off one turn. Try this on the inside wheel in each case. Both mu t be off when adjusting the rear brakes, as tbe hand and foot brakes operate on the same drum, and if th hand brake leITer i, 011 when try ing the foot brake it will not ring.

\] IIEEL

It is important tbat periodical inspcction , of the wheel fixing nuts hould be made.

U ERS \L Jm T

The universal joints should be filled with oi l cvery t\VO or tbree thousand miles run, at the plug provided. , \ plu g is provided for lubrication of the spline or

slip joint, and the plug should be removed and the:: chamber filled with heavy black gear oil. If the propeller shaft should be taken down it is very important, when reassembling, to see that the spline is entered in the slip yoke so as to bring the pins at each end of the shaft parallel with each otber. In other words, when the shaft is assembled the two pins should lie in the same direction and at the same angle Failure to ensure thi s will result in a rough and unsatisfactory joint.

ADJU OF STEERI -G GEO\R.

If wear develops in the steering gear, that is, if tbe s teerin g wheel has to be turned more than hould be necessary before the road wheels mm'e, adju tment is provided for at both the worm and "wbeel.

NGINE OIL FILTER.

For every 2,000 miles run the engine oil filter in the sump hould be cleaned out. Thi s is a simple operation carried out from above. Take off (he oil filler by undoing the four nuts securing i( to the crank-ca e. This exposes the filter, \\-hich can be pulled out and washed in paraffin.

E-\.x BELT.

, \ drop or of oil applied to the fan belt will prolong irs life.

.L\CTOV:\C hould the . \utovac tank become entirely empty clo e the eno-ine throttle and ee that the ignition s"\\'1tch i in the "Off" position. Pre s (he tarter button, and allow the engine to turn m-er a fe\,' revolution with the self- tarter. Thi _ will create sufficient vacuum in the tank to fill it and the eno"inc can be started in the usual way.)

",:\CCDll·L.\TOR .'

To examine the accumulatOr , remm'e (he ,ma ll plugs. If the plates are not covered \\'i(h liquid add ufficient DI TILLED water so (har (h , - arc. completely immersed. Keep the terminal ' m"eared ,,·ith va eline. If the accumulators ha\ e been alluwed to run down they hould be recharged immediately.

=== The Brigade Final, I932, will be f u lly reported 1n the June Number of the "St. John Ambulance Gazette."

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No. I District Competitions, 193 2

The Final Competition of 0. D istrict took place at the ?\orthampton Institute, t. ] ohn Street, E.C, on aturday, April 2, 19)2, when a large number of friend and members of the Brigade as embled to witnes the variou_ team te ts.

The Vh-a Voce and Individual P ractical parts of the Team Competitions, as \yell as the leath Gent, ur ing Bowl and Competitions had been judged at the District Headquarters on previous dates.

The Team Tests for the Iassey lainwaring, MacFadden, Osborn and Iountgarret Competitions were held in the large Hall, whilst the Efficiency Competitions, con isting of Drill (Brooks' for ursing and innis for Ambulance Divisions) were carried out in the Gymnasium. The galleries of both the hall and the gymnasium were full of spectators, amongst whom programme, explaining the various supposed injuries, had been ditributed.

After the Team Tests were finished Private F. E. Clifford, a member of the Ealing Division, played selecTions on the organ in the large hall.

On her arrival, the Lady Bertha Dawkins was presented with a bouquet by a ur ing Cadet attached to No. 8.N. East Ham 1 ursing Division.

The competing teams were marched into the body of the hall by the District Sergeant-Major, to the strains of the District Band. The results were declared by the Competition ecretary, Assistant Commissioner Captain Goodley, and the trophies presented by the Lady Bertha Dawkins, after which the Commissioner thanked her ladyship for so kindly presenting the prizes and referred to the good work done by her sister, the late Lady Maud \Vilbraham, as Lady District Superintendent.

Miss E. M. Rideout, Lady District Superintendent, seconded the proposition, which was carried with acclamation.

The District Surgeon, Dr. K. F. Lund. proposed a vote of thanks to the Judges, Stewards, etc., which was 'Seconded by D istrict Officer S. B. Piers.

The winners of the various competitions were as follows :-

MASSEY ARING - o. 56 Cricklewood Division.

N1 ')JI EFF1C1ENCY.- o. 7 Toynbee Hall D ivision.

MACFADDEN.- o. 39 . (Temple) Nursing Division.

MOUNTGARRET -l o. 16 (Hampstead) ursing Division.

MACRA.E (Cadets).- o. C 5 (Hendon) Cadet Division.

SLEATH GENT CUP.-Private Stallard o. 17 Merton and \'\'imbledon Division. '

HIELD.- o. 56 Cricklewood Division.

BROOK.,' EFFICIE:-JCY.- o. 64 (Ealing) 1 ursing Division.

1 URSI 'G BowL.-Ambulance Sister Mrs. W'oolford o. 8 East Ham ursing Division. '

MA SEY.

j\IaxilJJtf!lJ }.[orks, 535·

I. Cricklewood (56)

2. L.M Railway (108)

3. Merton and \X1imbledon

lHaxillJu/lI llfarks, 182.

I. Toynbee Hall (7)

2. Cricklewood (56)

3. Ilford (4 6)

4. Bentalls (I 12)

.LHoxilJlU!JI lHarks, 520.

1. Temple (39 .)

2. East Croydon (3 6 '.)

3. Hampstead (16

4· Barking (34 .)

{OU TGARRET.

.LHaxi1lJU1JI 65.

1. Hamp tead (16 .)

2. Temple (39 .) ..

3. Craigs Court House

4. Southern Railway Corps

5. Barking (34 T.)

MACRAE.

lWaxiJJlulJI lvlarks, 400. Hendon (Cq)

LEATH GE T CUP.

.I.Uaxi!!1t1JJ1 j\[arks, 170.

Private tallard, o. 17 ferton and \\1imbledon Division

o BORN.

jlfaximtl/ll J1iarks, 280.

1. Cricklewood (56)

2. Bricklayers' Arms

3. Royal Arsenal (41)

4. L.M.S. Railway (I08)

BROOKS.

AJax;JJ/ulJJ }.Iarks, 275.

1. Ealing (64 .)

2. East Ham (8 .)

3· East Croydon (36 .)

4· Temple (39 .)

UR ING BowL.

Maximum i\;Jarks, 16 7 i.

Ambulance Sister Woolford) o 8 ast Ham Division

Inter -Railway Ambulance Competition, 1932.

PRELIi\[j AR Y COMPETITIO FOR GRO PED RAILWAYS, APRIL 8, 1932.

Judge,' R. B. Du CAN, LD.

Tht; of the Preliminary Competition fer ungrouped Railways judged by R. B. Duncan, M.D., of London, on , \pril 8, 1932, is as follows :RaillJ.·ays. J\[ar/e..!.

1. J\lctropo]i ran 29 0

2. CheshJ re Lines Committee 23 2 -' Midland and Great orthern Joint 222

-to London, :\fidland & cottish and Great \'( ' estern Joint ( hrewsbury) 21 7

Southun & London Midland & cottish .I01nt omerset and Dor et) \laxl1num marks obtainable 450. PL \ E T A I'.f i\' o. 8

\ferrorolitan Raihvay 40

2 Che hire Lines ommittee 27

\lid. & G.l'\. Jt. Rly. H

-+ L.;\1. '. & G. \\ Jt. Rly. 30

c- LM . .It. Rly. ( omerset and Dor et ) 18 - -

t. Jnhn 's Gate, C1erkemvell London, E.C.l. _ lpril 12, 1932.·

The

Perrott Prelin1inary Competition, 193 2

The '\.l1rsing Di,·ision· of o. 9 District of the t. John \mhulance Brigade, comprising teams from Corn\,'all, DL\on and Dorset, at Truro on aturday, 1Iarch 12, competed In the eliminating tests for the Perrott FlOals in London in June.

Paigntl}O l\.l1rsing Diyision \\'as first, with 352 mark . , winning the district shield. n , tantine Kursing Diyision

\\ a<.; second with 332 marks, winning the runners -up cup; and Ford (Plymouth) DiVision third with )26 marks. Exeter ursing Diyi ion wa fourth \"ith 3 16 marks; and Portland (Dorset) lltsing Division fifth with q81 marks.

Irs. 1 lext, Lady President of Constantine inO'

The teams of the following Railways will therefore compete in the Final Competition on lay 27 :Great Western (two teams).

London, Midland & Scottish (two teams).

London & J. orth-Eastern (two teams). Southern (two teams). Metropolitan (one team).

An analysis of the marks of each team in the Preliminary Competition is attached.

The Final Competition will be held at the \vharncliffe Rooms, Great Central Hotel, Iarylebone, London, T.\X1., on May 27.

The Challenge hield and prizes will be presented by the Viscount Churchill, G.CV.O., Chairman of the Great W' estern Railway.

OF MARK.

I DIVIDUAL TE T .

KO.2 , o. 3 os. 4 & 5 8 8 Mins. 8

Divi ion presented the a", ard " and a vote of thanks to l1rs. Hext and the judges was propo , ed by R. Balsdon, Lad, Count\, Officer of De\on, and seconded by s L. P;ull, of TrehaYerne.

The judges wer Dr. E. Toodgood, of Liskeard, as i ted by Mis Gille pie 1fatron of Li keard Hospital; Dr. Pollock, of amborne; and E. For ter, 11atron of Falmouth Di triet Ho pital. The judge commented on the high quality of the ,\-ork done especially the re ource and capability hown in the .. accident " te , t.

The \ istant County Commi sioner of orn\\'alL 11[. \, . Johnston, wa 'pre , ent, and the arrangement-; were made by Mis Deane, Lady ounty Otftc r n t· Cornwall.

The Divisional Superintendent.

By Divisional Superintendent R I. G RDN E R, M.M., Cheltenham Corps. Author of" The Divisional Secretary."

(Continued.)

(c) OUTDOOR WORK.

In the summer months, have a few outdoor practices. They can be very instructive. Approach the Stationmaster, Works Managers, the Tramway Company, the Gas and Electrical uthorities. Go up into the quarries and woods, or down by the river. Have a scheme well planned with your Divisional Surgeon. Try to enlist the services of other Surgeo.ns to come as critics, then you can have several par tIes at work at the arne time. Your Secretary will assist by getting out test-cards, labelling the "patients," writing for permits, etc.

(e) TEST CARD.

Get the Secretary and .e.O.s to set out some Individual Competition Tests from old GAZETTE. Paste the problems on a card and the solutions on other cards, marked to correspond. Let your N.e.O.s use these on practice night. Your members will be more interested, and useful training will be proyided.

VII THE NOTEBOOK.

It will be useful for you to carry a small notebook to slip in your pocket on drill-nights and when you are called to officers' meetings. A" Where-is-it ? " indexed book is best, and you can obtain all you require in it from your Secretary's notebook. He should carry a similar book, showing each man's record year by year-rank, name and address, date of joining, drills, duties, inspections, re-examination qualifications and badges. (" Divi sional Secretary," pages 7-9') Your book will serve if it is drawn up like this:

Name .. Rank. Address

Joined. Ejjicientyears. Resigned

For office use, a card-index may be kept, for which cards, guides, and box may be obtained from the Stores Department, St. John's Gate

(c) " YES" OR" 0."

Prepare a number of questions to which the answer is either " Yes" or "No." Hand round slips of paper to members. You read the question (a Text-book question of course) and they write the answer " Yes" or" 0." Then they correct their answers with yours. In checking, read question and answer.

(f) " VARIOUS."

Arrange, now and again, for extra lectures on kindred medical subjects by other medical men.

Arrange for some demon trations of apparatus with which your men may not be familiar, e.g., Thoma Splint, Lowmoor Jacket, eil-Robertson tretcher, Carrying heet, Litters and uro-ical Ha'l:er acks.

Some of these ideas, together with others, are more fully dealt with in "The Divisional ecretary " (Booklet B.L.2 ), q.v.

VIII. THE BOOK lIELF.

The Superintendent hould read a Ii ttle hi tory of the famous old Order with \vhich he i connected, sufficient in fact to be able to give the Di\ ision a little talk on the ubject once now and again. Therefore one or two historical works might appear among t the text-books and handbooks on the uperintendent\ bookshelf, where might also be found:

First-Aid, General Regulations, Store s Li st , Home ursing, Dres Regulations, Bound Gazette ," Domestic Hygiene, Drill and amI ing, ' The Divisional Secretary," Col. . J. King' 4, Hi tory of the Grand Prion of the Order " (PrIce 7c:..· 6d.), H. W. Fincham and w. R. Ed\-\'ard's Order of the Hospital of t. John ... " (Price 5S.), Dr. Corhet Fletcher's" The t. John mbulance \ sociarion " (Price 3S. 6d).

[The above may be obtained from l Ieadquarters, St. John's Gate, London.]

Dr. Corbet Fletcher's Handbooks (published by Bale, Sons and Danielsson, Ltd.), "The I10use of the Temple," by Fredk. W. Ryan (Burns, Oates & \'V'ashbourne, price 25S.), " Malta of the Knightc:..," by E. \\ '. chermerhorn (Heinemann, price 25 s.).

Other useful publications will be found in the Stores List and in the adyertisements in the 1. JOH'" G .-\ZETTE

COKCLl'SIO _

Let us conclude with the quotation with which we began: "The strength of the Brigade is the Divi ional unit. The strength of the Divisional unit is the Divisional Superintendent."

The Chief Commissioner has reminded u that " the work must go forward, or go back-it cannot stand still." That means your Dil'i.rioll must ao forward or go back ! -

To use a colloquialism which any man can understand : "D's liP toyou!"

(ConciLlsioll. )

Brigade Appointments, April, 1932.

Thc Chief COmml$$IOl1er has b<.!en rleascd to sanction the following prolllolions, erc. : TO BE DI TRICT OFFJCER. No. 4 DISTRI C T.

\mold Rothwell Taylor, \l.R S. , L.R.C.P., o. 2 \n::a, ' 0.-1 (Lancashire) 11.3· 3'!-. TO BE COC;\;TY SURGl:..O 1':0. 9 DISTRWT. f:d\\'ard herman 'loog-ood, \1. \ ., \l.R.C.S ., L.R.C.P ., County of .orn" all ., 3.32. ro BE COL OFrICER.

3 (I:. ISTr.R") Dr TRICT. Herben Count\ f)[ Norrhamptonshlrc. 21.3·32. '0. 9 T. \ mons, \1.R , County of Cornwall. 7·3·F· O J 0 CORP' SLRGEO -. -0. 2 DISTRI CT. Jflhn c:. de JI. Ch1\re, \l.RC '. outhampwn Corp. 22.232· (l \ n R:-") DI TRI( r.

•\lajUI (,Ll'aIJ I ranClS Pen'in, \1.B B \f.R.C ..• L.R.C.P., 0.13.1 Kettering Corps. 1-'+32· 'f0 Br: CORP

5 DhTRl( T. DonalJ \laca"kdl. Duncastcr CfllpS. 30·3·32. lferhert Bancnllt LlTlcoln (,orps. 19'3''12, ).0 6 DhTRlCT.

Re!!inakl \'\ illiam Copeland. "\ orth Durham C()rps. 16.6. I"hn llenn Pig.!-!, \l id-Durham Corps. 23.3.32

JO Bf (ORP OIIICl: R. 1:\.0. ) r

\\ lilian (, Robinson. DOf1C1stu C()rps. 30.:;.)2. l!ubur BarnnldslIlLk c.urps. 9.l1.31.

TO 13L L \0\ CORPS orr IU"_I<. o 2 T. \'\ inlfred \i h, l3ourneT1louth Corps. 10 BL 01\1 SURGEO

.j. DrSTR1CT.

Richard •\. Barlo\\, "\1.B., CH. B., Rochdale Di,ision, Rochdale Corp. 21.'1.32.

\fauricc Denman, \f.R.C. ., L.R.C.P., Preston Headquarter" Di \' iSlOn, Preston Corps. .j. .j..)2.

Da\ id Glen, \LB ., CfLB., Rochdalc Di\ 'is ion, Rochd;1le Corps. 21.3.3 2

Richard harles L o"w rher, ilLB., C[l.B., Grangc-o\'er-Sand' 0.urslTlg Dnision. 11.3.32.

lIorace Ree John Thomas, ilJ.R.C.S., L.R .C. P., LiYcrpo o Central Di\lsion, Liverpool orps. 18.3.32.

1 o. 6 DISTRICT

rephen Edward Wynne Boland, L.R P. Rain \'\ elfare Di\-ision, 'o rch Durham Corp. 3-3-32. D1STRrCT.

{rederick Robert Corfe, ., L.R.C.P., Folke tone Diyision. 29·3·32·

Licut.-Colonel Da\ id Livingston llamilton, F.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., T.D., Dover To\vn Division, Dover Corps. 15-3-32.

•\{ajor John Campbell N[clntyre \lathcson, D.S.O , M.B ., Cf LB., faidstone ursing Didsiol1, Maid conc Corps. 5+)2.

Kenneth '\ atson, l.B., B.Cll., Redhill Diyision, Borough of Reigatc orps. 15.3 32.

No. 9 DISTRICT.

Brian Bendey ilfctcalfe, M.R.C. " L.R.C.P., J.P., Liskeard Di\·ision. 7+32·

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Phinca Weiner, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Gippeswyk Division, Ips\\ ich Corp. 13.2.)2.

ORTHERN IREI <1."10 DISTRICT.

James Dixon Boyd, LB., B.ClL., B.A.O., B. c., Belfast, & Railw ay ( .c.c.) Division I2.3.)2.

TO BE DIVISIO AL SUPERl TE DE T.

o. 3 (EASTER:';) DISTRICT.

Paul Timpson Budin, Rothwell Division, Kertering Corps. 17.3.)2.

o. 4 DISTRI C r.

Edwin Clarke, 'vIacclesfield Division. 24-3- 32. Alfred Cooper, Reddish Division. 17.3·)2. G Pcnnington, Wigan Division, Wigan Corps. 3°.3.3 2

o. 5 DISTRI CT.

Torma n .\. bcl Fowler, Eisecar Divi sion, \'V'orsborough and Districr Corps. 19.3.32.

Erne Otter, Hatfield Main Collicry Division. 30.3.32. o. 8 DISTRICT

Jame yh'cster Hannam, Horlcy Division, Borough of Relgate Corps. 14+32.

TO l:3E L \DY D1\'IS10 \\L SUPERI o. 2 DI5TlUCT.

.\ [ary Collis PInder, Bournemouth Dlnsion, Bournemouth Corps. 7-3-)2.

3 (W ESTER) DISTRICT.

Lilian \Ia n Bay liss, Threc Spires ursing Di, ision, \'\ an\'i ckshir<: Corps: 7.3.3'!-.

0. 4 DISTRICT. \Janan l:3arcrum, \['B.E., Grangcoycr- ands Di\ Ision. 11+32·

Freda Esrher Blundcll, -\.T. \1. 0;ursin:r Division, Li\'erpool Corps. 3.303 2 • TO BE eR I;\;G OFFICER ;:-';0. 3 (E-I.STER') DbTRICT.

Grace \Iargarcr Jessop, VictOria • DlYision, \\"'eUIngborough Corps. 1.4.32. TO BE .\.\fB OFFICER.

o. I DISTRICT.

\,dnc\ Herbert Coillns ')u th gate Division. 15 3. p. 1 Charle \Iarshati, -ic toria Diyislon, SOJrhern Rad\\-ay \\'estern Corps. '+32. FranCIS John tanding-ford, Edgwarc and \'\ arling Divii o l. ]. 3·32· 3 (\\" ESTER.') DISTRICT. \rrhur \\" ard, Binley and District Diyi ion, \Yannckshire Corp. 23·)·32·

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Harry Chapman, Barrow-in-Furness Division. .j.+32. Georgc HO\ne, l:3arrow-in-Furness Dinslon. ++32. No. 5 DISTRICT.

\lberr Daniels, Rossington Di nsion, Denaby Corp 3°.3.32. "'oah ykes, Hatfield ..\Iain Colliery Division. 3°+)2. Hira'll Thorpe Webster, Rossington Diyi ion, Denaby Corps.

TO. DISTRICT. Charles Jennings, Hodey Di"i ion, Borough of Reigare Corp 1+3.3 2 • O. 10 DISTRI CT. eorge Robin 'on, Ips\yich ocial ertlement Diyisi n, Ip-\\,Ich Corps. 23-3-32.

\,\ 'alter Edward almon, ::\Ianningtrce Divi ion. 23.2.32. TO BE L\.DY A...\.IBUL:\ 'CE OFFICER. o. 1 DISTRICT.

Doris Gu'enelien Foster, Ealing ursing DiviSIOn. 3+ 32. Daisy Kathleen Leckie, Headquarters calf ursing Diyisi on. Southern Railway (\\"'csrem) Corp. 3.2.32. \[yrde Ruth ::\[argarct Tucbvcll, Balham and treatham lursing Di"ision. 26.2.32'

o. 3 (EA TEa:.;) DI TRICT. \lice Fullard, Peterborough Nursing Didsion. 30.3.32. No .j. DISTRICT Po sie Ro ina Elizabcth Leyiston Grangc-m-er- ands ursing Divi ion. 11.3.)2.

Emm 1 William on, Pree all I ursing Diyi -ion. 4+32.

o. 5 DISTRI CT. ::\fargaret Mary Mowle, octin ham Central ursing Diyisi on ottingham Corps. 19 .3.32.

Eyelyn Mary Roberts, ottingham Central Diyision, ottingham Corps. 19+32.

TO BE C.\DET UPERI TE TOE T.

o. 5 DISTRI C T. George E1ce, Goldthorpe and Barnborough Division, Dearn' Valley Corp. 3°.3.32.

TO BE C DET OFFICER.

o. 2 DISTRI CT.

Charles Alfred Newp o rt, Readin g Town Division. 9+32

Fred Fletcher, Little Le,'e r Divi ion, Bolton COl1)s. 26-3-32· TRJ\ FERRED.

o. 4 DISTRI CT.

Officcr 1. O. Roberts, from the Crosheld Division to the \"\'arrington Headquarters Divi ion. 16-3-32.

No. 5 DI TRICT

Corps Superintendcnt R. Young, from the Denaby i\1ain Corps to the Maltby i\[ain Corps. .4.32.

Corps Superintendent Bulley, from the Maltby Corps to the Denaby Main Corps. 8+32.

J\mbulance Officer T. Callo\\', from the Blaydon Burn Colliery Divisi on, 10 6 District, to the J\skern Di'vi ion, skern l\lain Corps. 8+32.

Officer A 0 borne, from the Cleethorpe and Di trict Diyision to the Louth Diyi ion. 19+32.

Lady Ambulance Officer J\. Lascelles, from the Leed Central Nursing Diyi sion to the Hun let and IIolbeck ursing Di"isi on, Leeds Corp. 19.3.32.

1\'0. 7 DISTRI CT.

Lady Supcrintendent E\ ans, from the lat e \, 'offie ld ursing Diyi ion to the .\Iadeley Nursing Di vision. 2+ 32.

o. D r TRICT.

Officer R. Todman, from the Addiscombe Di\'is ion to the Caterham Divi ion. 26.2.32.

TRA 'SFERRE D TO BRIGADE RESERYE.

0. 4 DISTRICT.

Corps Officer E. \, 'alsh, D.S.:-I., Bolton Corps. I).3+L

O. 5 DISTRICT.

Corps Officer O. Hartley, Dearne Yalley Corps. 31.I.32.

RE\ ERTI G TO R \. K

1'0. 4 DI TRICT.

Lady uperintendem i\L Price, Prestwich 1\'ursing Di\ ision

Ko. 7 DISTRICT.

Lady Superintendent B. J. Bull, OS\l;estry hrewsbury Corps. 24.3.32. ursing Di,ision,

RESIG '/\ TIO 'S W ITHDR \ \, '.

1'0. 5 DISTRICT.

Divisional urgeon J. B. Fairclough, Feather tone Division, Pomefract Corps. 2+p.

L3dy uperimendem B. Hutchinson, Ireland Colliery 'ursing Diyision, Staveley Corps. 15.3.P.

RESIGL \TIO ,-\CCEPTED \, ITH REGRET.

Ko. DISTRICT.

\ mbulance Officer \". W'right, Barnet Division. T.4.32.

,

Lady Ambulance Officer \". JohnstOne, Dagenham Kursing Division. 4· 1. p.

Lady Officer .\1. \rcGrane, Dagenham Nursing Divi ion. 15+P· Ko. 2 DI TRICT.

Diyisional urgeon \. \,. D. Cm'e nton, l \ylesbury ursing Diyision. 15+P. Di"isional Surgeon J. \,\ '. Downie, Lavendon Di\·ision. I..J-+P·

Lady Ambulance Officer 1. haylor, O xford 'ursing Division, O xford Corps. 15.3.P.

No. 3 DISTRICT.

Lady -\mbulance Officer \1. \, Too d, Peterborough ursing Division. 31.1.32· 1\'0. 4 DISTRICT.

Lady Superintendent Billington, Iacclesficld ursing Di vision. 22·3·32·

Lady Ambulance Officer E. HiltOn, Radcliffe Nursing Divisi on. 15.3.3 2 No. 5 DISTRI CT, Di visiona l Surgeon H. A. Summers, Nottingham City Di vision , ottlngham Corps. 23·3·32' Diyi siona l Surgeon D. '\{ arren, Eccleshill Di vis ion, Bradford Corps. 2+p.

Superintendent J. Reade, Bourne Division 11.3·)2· o. 6 DISTRICT.

J\mbulance Officer W. H. Savage, Greenside Colliery Division, Stella Coal Company Corps. 1. 1.)2.

No. 8 DISTRICT.

Cadet Superintendent A. Keeler, Herne Bay Division. 10. 9 DISTRICT.

Cadet Superintendent ].11. Vague, Liskeard 31.3·u. No. 10 DISTIUCT.

Ambulance Officer \X' T. Blyth, \'\ eh yn Garden Cit) l)i\ i,IOI1, 15·3·32· DWl 10 RE - \'\lIiD. o. 3 (EASTER.) DISTIHCT

Leicester Y. I.e. \. Division, to be ,he Lei cester Co-nper,HI\,,· Division, Leicester rps. 22.3·32· NO.4 DISTRICT.

Heaton Park (L.l\l. Railway) Division , to be Ilcaton Park DJ\ isinn 18-3-32·

DIn 10 TR FERRI- D. o. 5 D1 TRICT.

Hebden Bridge orps, to be tran ferreJ from the \[,Jbnd \ In \'{ est Riding of Yorkshire, to the outh-\, , 'I.. rca, Riding of Yorkshire. I H.32.

EP\RXnO"t\ 01 - L,\,lT o. 8 DI TRTlT.

Chatham, Rochester, and Gillingham ursing [)I\ 1,I"n, to hc divided into t\\'o Diyisions and one 'ection, I c (hathal11 Nursing Divi sion, Gillingham urslIlg 01\ isinn, and Rnchesll'r 1'ursing Section.

D1\ lS10 S RLG 1S J I RT D. '0

Tudor (Enfield) Nursing DI\ i ion q.).:p. O. 2 DISTR1( T.

Romsey Di\ ision. 1.4.32. o. 3 D'\TRlt T. \'\cedon Di\'ision. 12.3.32. '0 3 (\\ ESTER',,) T.

Bedworrh Di,ision. 7.4.32· No. 4 DI Tlu eT.

Crosfield "t\urslI1g DI\ ISlon, \, 'arrington nIps. 23., ,2

Leyenshulme L. \\. .R. Di\ l'lon, \l anchester and SalfurJ CUlp'.

29.3.3 2

Longridge Di\ ision, PrestOn Corps. 29 3·F· 'I Ie rse,· Docks and J {arbou r \\ orb Di \'i"i() n, Li Ll'PC)() Cnrps,

O. l)[STIUL T.

Chichester Di\·i ion. 23.3.)2· o. 9 r.

Christo\\, Di\ iSlOn. 2·4·32· No. 10 T. \ldeburgh Oi\ ision. 23.').u·

RI::.Gl rLiu ]).

'0 DISTRIC T.

O. 120 Bexley ection. 14·3·32· No. 3 (1.:. \STl: R" ) DIS rR l< T. tanion ection, \,\ 'e ldon Di\ isiun, Kettcrinrc Corps. 21 3·31, '0. 4 DISTRICT.

Urswick ection, Ch erSton Diyision. 30 .3. p. o. 8 DISTRICT.

Capel ection, Tonbridge Di, ision. 2·4·32·

C \OET DI\ lSION REGI TfRLO. o. 8 DISTRICT.

Faversham Cadet ursing D ivision. 2.4·)2, D1V]SIO S D1 B \ Dhl). 0. DISTRICT.

Carshalton Cadet Ambulance Division. 15·3·)2·

o. 3 (EA DISTRICT.

Vaughan College adet ursing Diyision, Leicester Corps. 3 1.12 3 I. No. 5 DISTRICT.

Tideswell Division. 18+)2.

Bolsover Nursing Division. 18-3-32'

Hasland and Grassmore Cadet Ambulance Division. 18·3·,z·

Whitwell Colliery Cadet Ambulance Division. 18-3-p.

DE J\TIIS. No. DI TRICT. (Reserve) Superintendent F. Foddering, Old Kent Road Divi ion, South Metropolitan Gas Company Corps. 7·4·32' O. 2 DISTRICT.

County Surgeon S. M. llebblethwaite, County of Gloucester. 22-3- 32·

The St. John Ambulanc e Brigade (Overseas

).

[OVL!{SI.AS

The Chid Commissioner has sanctIoned the following appoint, ments, promotions, resignations, etc. :

\U 'IR \U \. NI \\ OITII \'{\T.r: DI STRICT. \losman ut'sing Dl\ision. Lady Di\lsional upenntendent r·. Bra\\ n transferred to Resene. 3.2.32. arch ydne) Di\ islon. Corporal C. J. C.onrad to be Officer" On Prohation." 1.[ p. K TORI \ DISTI\lCT.

F. RaYl..n to hL DI"tnct Ollicer ('ecretar\').

C\l \0\. a T \RIO DISTRIl.I'.

Fmc \'\ illi<1111 f\.lI!'"inQ D[\islon. \mblliance ister C. H. Faithfull to he Lad) OBicer.

'\;ickcl [)i\ "ioll. DI\ I"ional Supen11lendem P C. mith. Resi.!;nalIun accepted \\ I(h rq!l't!t. 1.2.32.

L'\,Dl \. "n. I OISTRlt T

Lah()rL 1 \\.C. \. W'SIng [)I\ Is[()n. \liss L Gaspar to be Lad y \mbulance OffiCLr. '15. 1.31. '\,0. 2 [)ISTlU( T. Thomas GirlS' chao Cadet 0.ursin g [)l\lslon.- \Lrs. \. Jacub [0 ht. LId, Cadet lIpenmendem, 2 .1.)2; \Iiss P. to be Lad\' Cadet Officer, \ll ss \\. L. \\ood\\'ard to be Lad) ladcr Otticer, +2.)2; \liss D. \1. Pute to be Lad,· Cadet Officer, 4-2.)2

ZL\L \1\.0 \L,( KL\:-;D T. Dl\lsion. R. \. RJ[chIL, \LB., LH.B., to hL Di\Is!()l1al urgeon, 12.12.31; C. COlb.ln to be Transport Oflicer On Probation," 1 '.1 2.:\1. 01 \GO DISTltICT. DUl1eJin CadLt Dlnslon. - adet Olheer C. [I. Blackledge to be Cadd SupLt'lntcndent I' ('(' J. (,. Ros" \\ hose is accepted \\ Ith regret. 14.7: l.

\\ 1[ 11'C,TO'" DISTRI( T. "-apier and POft \hunri 1)1\ ISlOn. Prl\ate \\ -. r. \larsh to be DI\ iSI(\l1<11 lIper inre ndcnr" On Proba[ion." -29.10.26 Brookhn ursint.: Di\'ision. \Lrs. I . \\ rIght co be l'\ursing Olneer. 14. 10 .31.

\\ cllington '\ .\\ .c. \. Kurslnt.: DI\ ISlon. \mbulance ister D. 1. to bc \mbulanCl; OlhceL 5.11.31.

\\ elling-LOn Cadet \mbulance Di\ ision. Scrgeanr J. R. Phclan to be Cadet Superintendent. 30.3.:;1.

\\ ellington adet urslng [)i\i ion. , Lau\ \m bllbnce Offi cer \[, F. Bake r to be Lad,' Cadet upl'l'intclident. 20 I.

The following ne\\ Dl\ision$ ha\e bcen lct.:istcrd.:Ilornsby Di\ ision, \\ District, \ustrali a, formed. +2.)2. Ea tern Di \'ision, Ontario Distnct, Canada, [olmed. [2.1.)2. Sunshine Di\ isiol1, \ icroria Distric[, \u srralia, formc,1. 16.10.:;1. D \'ision, iccoria District, ustralia, formcd. 14.9.31.'

1 SI Vlctona Raih\ a) Di \' ision, \ 'ictoria District, o-\.ustral ia, formed. 22.10·31· Chris,tchurch £ldet ursing Dh isiOI1, e. and \\ .e. Di strict, le w Zealand, formed 25.5.3I.

Prior y of Wales.

HEADQ L.A.RTERS: Pri ory House, 4, Cathedral Road, Carditf. BRIGADE 1 E\\l

\PPOINT \[ENTS , ,\1 \RCH, 1932-

The follo\\.ing appointments, promotions transfers resit,!natirJO new and disbandment of Units, h'a\e been 'apprr')\l;J b; the Comml SloneI' for \X/ales and confirmed bv the \mbulanc c (I)lnmitree:CORPS LJRGbOK. G L ,\:-,roRGA:-; COL':O-: T1 CF:O-:TRE. Divisional Surgeon Samuel 'IIcCiure, \1.0 ., "eath Corps. Lt· :;.p. CORP ECRET \R Y. GL \IORGA, COLSTY CD:TRE. Private Ebenezer George Ho\,'e lls, Bnd.llcnd and Dltric C(Hr 7·3·32· Dl \ lSIOK-\L CITY OF C.,\RDIH CE,(TRF:. Clifford 1\rthllr Bence, '\1.R.e. L.R c.P. (L ond.), CardIff Emergency Dt\ Ision. 24.2.32. Dl\ [00; \L CPLRI0.T.E::,DL'T. GL\\IORG"'S; COl,":,;,TY Cr S;TRE. erg-eam Evan Juhn Padfield, DI\ Ision. 15.2.)2. BOROCGH OF RHO'DO\ CE: 'TRE. Corporalldns \lurgan E,'ans, \berg-orchy DI\'IS10n. 25.2.F. L\DY D1\ 1S100.'\L 'T G L \IORG\;\. COl''(TY CE,(TRE. Ambulancc istcr Ina \\ 'i lliams on, 0.'ursin ,! Di, 29 2 .3 2 \mbulancl: Elizabcth Osborne. '\;cl on Dn 1'1011. 7·H2. \ \LBLL \0;CE OFFlCER GI, \IORG '( Cor..;;\. TY CE,(TRF. crg'cant James \\ illiam Perkin, 0.'eath Di,-i ion. 7.3.)2. Pri\ 'ate Ernesr John -heppard, Pomyclun 15.2.)2. \IO'(\IQCTH SHIRE CE'TRE. PriYatc Thomas llenry \\ aite, Y ny'ddu Di"l lon. I'. BOROLGI I 01 \l ERTHYR TYDFTI CE"TRE. crl!;eanc Ernest George Berryman, \1crr h\ r Borout!'h Di, i, on, 15.,\.3 2 • • BOROCGIl OF RHO CF,\;TRF. crge£lm Frank Robcrt Tynybedw and PcmrL DI' I'lon. I'. 1 l. l. L \DJ \:\lBCL OFFlCERCITY OF CARDIFF C!-'-TRl. \mbulancc 'istc r Dori Edward, Barry Kursing Dl\ ISlon. I. 2. Gr.-\CIIORG COL'"Tl E'TRE. Ambulance i'rcr Dorothy JOYCL Terry, 0;cl on 0;ursin l! Oi, _,Ion, ·3·52· C \DET

G I \\IORG \:-; COL".TY Cf'(TRE. Corporal \\ illiam RicharJ rcphen-, \lae:marchog Dinsion. 24.2. ,1, Prl\-a te \\tllIam \ubrcy Ellt" \[ae reg ( cntral Di\i3 ion. 22.2.,2, BOROL Gil OF RHO,(DD \ E,(TRE. Pri,'atc l:.dgar Thomas Howells, nypia Di\ ision. I, .11,3 1 _ \BERD \RF CF'\;TRF. Ladv Di\ ional uperimendent L. Richardson from \herd1 c 1'\llf'ing Di\ ision 0 Great \, estern CollIery 'Uf ing Dl\i 1!l11. 25. 2 .)2. TR \ FF-RREOTOTHEBRIG \0 RE ER\'E, GL nIORG\:-; COL ,(TY CF:->TRE. orr I of \". J. Lc\\'is, orp. 2-. ll. n Lady D,I\" tonal upcnmendcm L. Lendon, and Lady \mbuiance Officcr \ Rig by, aerphilly 'ur ing Di\ision. '24. 2 .,2. R E IG \T10 \C EPTED \,lTH REGR T. GL.-\\IORGAN COL NT\, CS"TRE. or ps ecrerary Ben DaYies, Bridgend and District orp'. ,Q.2. )2.

Dl\'lSIO S CE.NTRE. Penybank -\mbulance Dh'ision ro Tycroes mbulance Diyision.

GLA.:\IORGAN COU TY CE TRE. utsing Cilfynydd 'ursing Division to Pontypridd 21.3.3 2

-'u\L\TIO OF DI\ ISION

GL-u.IORGAN COUNTY CENTRE. Divi ion. Cwm Colliery and Cilfyoydd un;iog Divisions, as Cilfynydd ursing Diyision. 21.3.32.

Dl\TlSlO S DISBJ\ OED.

DE};BIGHSHIRE CEl TRE.

Denbi<>h "\mbulance Di\' ision. 21.3·32·

BOROt:GH OF lIERTHYR TYDFIL CESTRE

Cefn Coed Cadet ""mbulance Division. 21.3·32· Troedyrhiw Cadet "\mbulance Division. 21.3·32· 01\,1 IONS REGISTERED.

CITY OF CARDIFF CE:-':TRE. Cardiff City Police \mbulance Division. 18.11.32·

BOROL GH OF RHONDD :\. Cfu'lTRF. -\bergorchy .:\mbulance Division. 12.2·32·

CADET 01\ 1 ION REGISTERED.

BOROCGH OF RHONDDA CEo TRE. Rhondda Feehan Cadet Ambulance Di,isioo. 16.3.3 2

GENERAL INTEREST.

IR HERBERT D. \\'. LE\X' I K.RE., :0IEMORIAL.

The many friends of the late ir Herbert Lewi will learn with pleasure that a moyement is on foot to perpetuate his memory and "\,·ork as first Principal Secretary of the Priory for \\'ales ; and a Sub-Committee, appointed by Chapter on December 19, 193 I, recently met to conider the form such Memorial should take. It was agreed that, as the present is not an opportune moment to launch a public appeal, personal friends and those connected with the Priory hould be approached with a yiew to raising about one hundred pounds w cover the cost of erecting a tablet in St. ] obn's Church; and, with the approval of Chapter-General, placing a Memorial in the crypt of St. John's Cburch, Clerkenwell. Donations should be sent to the Principal Secretary, Priory for \'Vales, 4, Cathedral Road, Cardjff.

COMPETITIO FOR CADET CERTIFICA TE DESIG

Follo"\ving the stimulus created by the grant of £2,000 received from the Pilgrim Trust Fund for the formation of Cadet "Cnits of the Brigade, a competition promoted by the Priory will take place at the Royal National Eisteddfod at Port Talbot in August next for a design for a special Certincate to be awarded to successful competitors in Cadet Competitions. This Competition is open to students in \"'Velsh Art Schools and students of Welsh extraction in other schools. A prize of £ 10 was given by the late D owager Lady A b erdare; and the contest will be !udged by Sir William Goscombe John, R .A., and the Hon John H. Bruce.

The wording to be incorporated is as under :" The Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem P riory for Wales. Annual Ambulance Competitions.

Tbis is to certify that .. . ..... . ... .

. ........... . of the D ivision

W,lS a member of the winning team in the .... ..... . .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. Competition on the . . ... . Commissioner for \'Vales."

Es E TIAL FEATURE TO BE E::-'IBODIED.-Eight-pointed Cross of the Order and Wfelsh D ragon. (Particulars of Badges, Seal of the Order, and suggested symbolism can be obtained on application to the Priory for Wales, 4, Cathedral Road, Cardiff).

OPTIONAL.-Leek, DafFodil, St. ] obn , ort, or other National emblems.

Thi Competition is subject to the general conditions of the Eisteddfod as well as the special conditions of the Arts and Crafts section.

The winning design to be the absolute property of the Priory for \X' ales.

OPEN CO 1PET1TlO

\,'ell-practised teams will have several opportunities of turning their winter studies to good account at forthcoming Ambulance Competition

The annual contests for the Lady Lewis and Lady Bute Cups of the Priory, and the Eisteddfod Trophies for Ambulance and Nursing Team, will ngure as usual in the programme of tbe Royal 1ational Eisteddfod at Port Talbot in August; and intending competltors are reminded that entries must be sent between lay 2 and May 9 to the General ecretary, II. \,\ ' J. amucl, Ei-.teddfod OH1ce, Oak,,·ood Chambers, Port Talbot.

A further open Competition for team of men, which promises to be a regular feature, is to be inaugu rated at thL: Vale of Glamorgan Agricultural Society's ho\\ at Co"\\bridge, on W ednesday, September 7. The arrangements will be carried out bv the Priory for \'\ ales; and a handsome cup ha been by :01;. \". R. llearst, l. Donat', Castle. Entries may be sent to the ecretary, tural ociety, how Offices, Cowbridgc, by ugust r.

The Pontypool and District Corps desire to announCL: they are organising Competition for team of men, women, boys and girls, in connection with the Pont} pool and District Hospital Carnival and Fete on ] une 22 and 25 next. Entry forms and full details may be obtained from Corps Secretary, H. 10gford, 8, Cbannel View Road, Penygarn, Pontypool, Mon.

CENTRE REPORTS. CLASSES.

A dinner in celebration of the successes of members of the Ammanford Ambulance Classes, and for the presentation of awards, was held at the Cross Inn Hotel, Superintendent William Howells presiding.

The County Commissioner, Mr. E. D. Jones, on behalf of the members, presented to Dr. \V M. Lloyd a vol ume dealing with the Local Government Act, 1929, in recognition of his excellent work as lecturer and his good services to the Ambulance movement generally.

In his response, Dr. Lloyd said that although First Aid ostensibly meant the immediate treatment of injury and the prevention of further injury, it gave a much wider outlook-it put aJl men on a par, and removed social distinction in its ideal of service to others, Dr. Grenville ] enkins, Ammanford, received from the Commissioner his Certincate of Appointment as D ivisional Surgeon to the Penybank and Saron Division.

GARNANT DIVISION FETED.

Tbe Ambulance Division, formed at Garnant, five years ago by Mr. D. John Morgan, a Serving Brother of the Order, recently celebrated achievements in the competitive sphere at a social and presentation at the Garnant Council School, where Major Gilbert H. Davjes, M.C, President

of the Division, took the chair. IIe had much pleasure in presenting, on behalf of the Ambulance and ursing members, a case of cutlery to uperintendent D. J. Morgan, in recognition of his valuable service to the Ambulance movement in the Amman Valley.

This Division has had a remarkable series of successes in Ambulance Competitions. On three consecutive occasion. they won the County Championship Trophy (the Kylsant hield), and were twice successful in the Welsh Brigade Competition for the" Llandinam " Shield, thus securing tbe honour of representing Wales in the London Final Competition.

GLAMORGA COU TY CE TRE. 0\1 !BUs CLA'iSES.

Ambulance work has become a live interest among the employees of the \X estcrn \,\ elsh Omnibus Compan}'. A large number of members attended the nrst annual dinner, held at the DLlnraven Arms J lotel, on Friday, March 18, at which 1r. E. Ree , the Area fa nager, presided, supported by Dr. R. Baird Milne (la Lecturer), fr. Ted \,\ iJjiams, M.P., lr. J. P. Conlon (Traffic Superintendent), and Captain F. P. Rohathan, I.C (Centre ubCommissioner).

The hairman said it was a matter for general satisfaction that the Bridgend members of the firm had taken the initiati, e 10 forming First Aid classes. The Act of Parliament, making it compulsory for First Aid outfits to he carried on public ervice vehicles, only went half-way to meet the need, as notbing was laid down to en ure uch cquipmmt heing correctly u cd. Dr. Milne said the su.ccess of the "\ enture \va in a large mea ure due to the of Mr. who had jnsriJled great entbu ia m wto the workers, wuh the re ult that there were no less tban thi etr now qualified in Fiet .L\id. The work of the in he said, making distinct progrLss \\i 1th the Pollee DIVl lOn, the G. \X ' .R. Division, and the \'\'cstern \'Velsh Omnibu Divi ion now in course of formation, in addition to which a class for ladies is being attended by large numbers.

Captain Robathan presented a label to Ir. Conlon, and to thirty member of the Class, congratulating the reCIpIents on the successful re ult of the examination. Ir: T. Williams, M.P., said that from hi mining expenence he knew the value of First Aid work, and thought there was no other Organi adon rendering'such humanitarian service as the Order of t.] ohn. He appealed to those who had receiyed their Certificates to maintain their efficiency, and so justify the un tinted efforts and hard work of Dr. Elne, whose instruction had been much appreciated. .J\fr. Conlon had pleasure in presentlng, on behalf of the Class, an electric table lamp to tbe doctor and a cushion for Irs. Iilne.

llAPPY Fu CTIO AT PONTYCLU

A successful whist drive and dance wa oro-anised by the Pontyclun ursing Division, of which L.·s. Gerald Bruce is Lady uperintendent and 1rs. KeneEck Lady Officer, on Friday, April I, when the gu sts wcluded Lady Mayoress of Cardiff (Mr. O. Coleman), Lady LeWIS, .B.E. (Lady uperintendent for \\'ales), and John 11. Bruce (Principal ecretar), and ComnusslOner for \'V'ales).

Bruce took an opportunity of congratulating the on the useful work it has carried on for the past thirteen years; and hoped it would be possible in the near

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future to revive the Medical Comforts D epot, which, chiefly through the indefatigable ervice of frs. :Kenefick, had proved of great benefit to the town. The Ambulance services in this district had been recently augmented by the formation of a len's Di"\ ision in February last; and it was hoped both unit would consider the establishment of Cadet sections to strengthen and perpetuate their work.

Certificate were distributed to the uccessful members: and D r. Kenefick wa presented with a gift from the Division.

KE TFIG HILL SOCIAL.

Members of the :Kenfig Hill Ambulance and 'ursing D ivis on received their efficiency awards at a social evening held at the Ambulance Headquarters on Saturday, larch 19. 11r. George Knott presided, supported by 1r. Jenkins Jones (Chairman of the Committee), Polic eSergeant Lyons, Sub-Commissioner Lemuel Jones, Corps Treasurer A. Poole, Supt. Ewrfyl James, Ambulance Officer G. Evans, Cadet Officer D. uter, Lady Ambulance Officer Bronwen James, and the General Secretary, Mr. E. Plumley.

General regret was expres ed at the absence of the Principal ecretar)" who was prevented at the last moment from paying his first visit to Kenfig Hill, and was deputised by the Assistant Secretary, lis V. Lovett. Mt. Lemuel J ones submitted an interesting report on the past year's work of the Aberavon Corps, of which Kenfig Hill form part.

EATH CORPS CADETS.

The eath Corps held its annual ocial for Cadets on Saturday, March 19, at the luseum Hall, Neath, where a happy gathering numbering 267 were entertained to tea.

The Officers present included Corps Supt. J. Richards, Corps Secretary \VI. T. Richard s, Corps Treasurer D. J. John and Lady Corps Supt. Irs. L. Jones. Cadet Supt. T. J. Jenkins, Glynneath, was re ponsible for arranging a short programme of entertainment, after which games were enjoyed by all present.

MO TMOUTHSHIRE CE TRE.

The Competition to select the teams to represent the County in the Welsh Brigade Final for the" Llandinam " Trophy was held at Crumlin, on March 19. The judges were Dr. Fryer, Abergavenny, assisted by Corps Secretary J Gibbs, Abertillery; Dr. Macquillan, Abersychan, assisted by Corps Supt. G. F. Tuckwell, Talywain. After a keen and interesting competition, in which eight teams took part, the Abertillery team were adjudged the winners with 294 marks, followed by Pontypool with 200t. The Sub-Commissioner, Captain S. T. Beard, O.B.E., presided, and Staff Officer G. H. elms and Divisional Supt. T. Beeks were responsible for the arrangements. R efreshments were provided under the supervision of Mrs. Beeks.

CWM IDEAL VISUALISED.

On Saturday, March 19, the official opening of the Ambulance Hall and Medical Comforts D epot, at Station Terrace, Cwm, took place. The ceremony was preceded by a parade, in which thirteen units took part, under the command of Corps Superintendent D. R. Davies, and headed by the Cwm Town Silver Priz e Band.

Corps Supt. D. R. Davies presided at the opening, and the key was handed to Sir John W. Beynon, Bart., C.B.E., by Colonel Sir Jo seph Bradney, c.B.

ir John, in officially declaring the hall open, said he wanted to congratulate all who had helped to make this possible. In having obtained such a centre, it would enable them to do far greater work in the future than in the past. The St. John Ambulance Brigade demanded a considerable amount of time and elf- acrifice, and he was sure that the hall would not only help them to become more efficient members of the Organisation, but also to serve the public better.

Lady upt. Mrs. J. Lovell, in presenting the key to 11rs. E. T. Hale, said they had a ked her to come to Cwm to open the Depot in honour of the great part he had played in making the effort possible.

Mrs. Hale in declaring the ledical omforts D epot open, aid," This i a wonderful day for me. I have the greatest pleasure in declaring the D epot open, and sincerely hope the public will u e it to the very best advantage. "

Captain . T. Beard, O.B.E., unveiled a clock that had been presented to the Divi ion by lr. Tom Evans, jeweller, Abertillery.

The ceremonies over, the whole of the Ambulance Divisions pre ent, together with the invited guests, adjourned to the Tirzah Baptist Vestry, where tea was provided. Corps upt. D. R. Dayies gave an interesting resume of the incident culminating in the Hall and Iedical tore. He said that it was three years ago, at the Annual Inspection of the South \'\ ale Border Corps on the Cwm Recreati on Ground, that the idea was first mooted. The matter was discussed, and a committee formed to put the idea into practice. The liners' Executive and the Ebbw Vale Company were approached as to the willingness of both sides to have deductions of one penny per week taken from the workmen s ticket. This was agreed and the arrangements were made accord ingly. irs. Hale, with her dynamic energy, put schemes into operation with the ladies' ection and undoubtedly it was her valuable help that had made it pos ible to open the ledical tore. The original intention was to build a hall on a plot of ground kindly given by the Bailey Estate, but subsequently the property, which i now the Ambulance Hall, was offered for sale at a price so advantageou that the committee dropped the idea of erecting new premises and purcha ed the present building. The alterations and renovations have all been carried out by the members of the Ambulance and ursing Divisions in their spare time; and the committee wi h to acknowledge with grateful thanks the kindly help rendered by 1ft. E. J. Gay, manager of the farine Colliery. Credit is due to both the men's and women's sections for the enormous amount of work put into the building; and not only has it been possible to open the building free of debt, but also to spend £30 on medical comforts for distribution when need arises to the sick and infirm.

Sir John Beynon, in responding to a vote of thanks, said he was sure it was a day that would be long remembered by the people of Cwm ; and, as far as he was concerned, the charming key would always bring back to his memory the day when ambulance work in Cwm received an impetus for the benefit of all in the district. Mrs. llale said that the present hall was not the ideal home they had planned, but it was the next best thing. he was delighted to hear that ir John Beynon had agreed to open the hall, recalling that when she sent begging letters all around the district Sir John was one of the first to send a subscription. She paid tribute to the late Sir Herbert Lewis, who had

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Mr. Aneurin Beyan, M.P., also responded to the vote of thanks for the visitors, and the success of the function reflected great credit on Superintendent Charles Lee, Secretary of the Building Committee.

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR CE TRE.

On Saturday, :[arch 5, the Richardson \V"hite Shield was competed for by teams of men in the Merthyr Centre at the Abermorlais Schools.

The judge were: Corps Superintendent C. E. Palmer, Llanbradach, Divisional Superintendent D. C. "\ illiam , Penygraig, Divisional Superintendent D. Lewis, Senghenydd; and the tests set were not only instructive and helpful to members of teams but were also full of interest to the large number of spectators present. The result proved the winners to be the Treharris team, who hold the Shield for the seventh time; Bedlinog coming second.

Members of the competing teams, together with the

BOROUGII OF RHO DDA CENTRE.

The Priory for \V"ales and the Ambulance Movement generally has lost an old friend and loyal supporter in the death of Dr. Glanville Morris, of Maerdy, one of the most prominent residents in the Rhondda Valley. Though many organisations have benefited by his general service, ambulance work was at all times his chief interest, to which he devoted himself freely and gratuitou ly. 0 medical man was more popular as a judge at Ambulance Competitions throughout the Principality than Dr. Morris; and the Borough of Rhondda Centre will have difficulty in finding a suitable successor in the oH1ce of Centre Surgeon.

His work was recognised in 1910 by appointment as a Knight of Grace of the Order ; and from the inception of the Priory he has maintained the close t connection with its work as a member of Chapter and the tanding Committees.

All sections of the communit y were represented at the funeral on Friday, April I. The cortege was headed by a detachment of police, followed by Officer s of lhe t. John

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Centre Officers, were entertained to tea, which had been provided by the Taff Valley Corps.

At the close of the Competition, the Chairman, Captain W. J. Canton, said that the value of the competitions was that men gained experience in the work of rendering First Aid. He said that he was proud to announce that Colonel Richardson \X'hite, the donor of the shield, had recently given to the Aberfan Division a complete human skeleton for the use of the members.

Mrs. D. M. Davies then presented the awards to the winning teams. She said that it gave her great pleasure to do this, and hoped that the winning team would be successful in coming out first on the occasion of the Llanclinam Shield Competition.

The Commissioner, Mr. D. M. Davies, moved a vote of thanks to the judges, the members of the Taff Valley Corps for the excellent arrangements made, also to Mrs. Canton, the Lady President of the Centre, for providing the medals for the two winning teams. This was seconded by Mr. John Morgan, the Centre Treasurer, and carried with applause.

Ambulance Brigade; the coffin was draped with the Flag of the Order; and St. John members acted as bearers.

Among those present were the Hon John II. Bruce (Principal Secretary and Commissioner for \'V'ales); Captain T. E. Richards (Commissioner for the Rh ondda Centre), who carried Dr. Morris' Insignia a a Knight of Grace; and the following: Mr. E. D. Jones (Commissioner, Carmarthenshire Centre); Sub-Commissioners J. H. Davies and G. Payne (Borough of Rhondda Centre), Sub-Commissioner Dr. R. J. ]saac (Gower ub-District), Centre Surgeon Dr. Edgar Llewell yn (City of Car difl") , Staff Officer Morgan Weeks (Bridgend), Corps Officers, W. E. Abraham, 1. Davies, T. J. Evans, D. G. Ros er, J. J. Hughes and W. 10rgan (in the uniform of th e Brigade), Mr. H. H. Evans (Centre Presi dent), Colonel D Watts Morgan, D 0., M.P. (Chairman, Centre Committee), Mr. T. Johns (President, Rhondda Fach Corps), and Divisional Surgeon Dr. J. Wallace (Drefach). The Order of St. John was represented by Lieut.-Colonel W. Bickerton Edwards, C.B.E., at Llangunnor Churchyard, where the interment took place.

Vol. 5. No.6.

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Editorial

Talks on First Aid and om petition \'\'o rk

The St. John Ambulancc Brigade cws Our Guinca (( Problem " CompctitlOn Questions and Answcrs Overseas e\\"s Interesting Case Reports

Austin Twcnty Ambulance The Hospitallers' Club

Some Reflections of a Judge Cadet News Brigade Appointments Brigade Overseas Priory for Wales

CHA CER Y OF THE RDER, ST. JOH 's GATE, LONDO, E.C.

June, 193 2 •

MEDDLE OME FIR'T AID.

The ational Safety Congre held in London at the beginning of May included in its programme an address on First Aid, which wa given on ra y 6 at the Caxton Hall, Westminster. The speaker selected by the National Safety First ssociation was Dr. T. E. A. Stowell, a name unknown to most first aiders, and he had chosen as the title of his paper,

" The Inadequacy of First .l\id Teaching in its Application to Industry."

Rep resentatives of the t. John Ambulance .J. \ssociation attended the session in the hope of acquiring some useful knowledge, but they were disappointed, for it was not until Dr. tow ell had almost finished his address that he had any constructive suggestion to offer. He devoted the greater part of his address to an abuse of the Textbook of the St. John Ambulance ssocjation, and to criticising it for omitting from its syllabus the uses and application of the Thoma and finally advocated the production of a hnual of First id in Industry.

otbing would be gained by repeating in full the causes of Dr. to\'yell's « di content" ,,·ith the present book, but some of his remarks may be repeated to illustrate their futility.

He began by taking out of its context a quotation from the Textbook in order to support his assertion that" the book caters for the unexpected (sic) accident at the road-side or in the hunting -fi eld," and is, therefore, unsuitable in the factory or \,'ork hop. One hoped to hear why a cut in the workshop required different first aid treatm ent from a cut at the roadside, but one Ii tened in yain.

Dr. towell next referred to the thirty pages devoted by the ssociation to the subject of \younds and as « so perfunctory as to be valueless," and added that he was" horrified to find that less than 0.5 per cent. of experienced first aider know how to apply digital pres ure to the femoral artery.'

He went on to say that so many pages of the Textbook « are deyoted to such fascinating subjects a bandages and splint ," that the reader "pa ses m Ter as unimportant the most important condition of ali, nam ly, of hock,' and in con equence the treatment of this condition is neglected by ambulance teams

"until the patient is dead." Such assertions are entirely refuted by reports of examinations received by the ssociation and of cases treated, but even if they were not, and if the Textbook contains so many faults, why did not Dr. towell draw attention to them in 192.6, when he was informed that the Textbook was about to be revised. Practically the only suggestion he made at that time was that the Thomas Splint should be included in the syllabus of the First id course Full information regarding the uses and application of this splint is included in the Textbook, where the reasons for its omission from the syllabus are also explained; but it must not be supposed that such an omission implies that the splint should not find a place in the well-equipped First Aid room in factories and other places where first aiders and first aid material are available. Dr. Stowell would seem to hold the view that the use of the Thomas Splint should be taught instead of the methods of treatment which are laid down in the Textbook, from which one must also infer that he expects every holder of a First Aid certificate to carry one of these appliances wherever he or she goes.

" After so much criticism," Dr. Stowell said that he would "try to be constructive." He said that "industry demands a higher standard of first aid," and he advocated the production of a Manual of First Aid in Industry, but he was not sufficiently constructive to suggest what he understood by " higher standard of first aid," or what the proposed Manual should include. If the remarks of some of the speakers who followed him and suggested the need for instruction on the re-dressing of wounds, and blood transfusion, can be taken as a guide, it is very obvious that their conception of First Aid is very different from that of the St. John Ambulance Association, of the St. Andrew's Ambulance Association, and of the British Red Cross Society . These three organisations each recognise that the first aider's duty ends where the doctor's begins, and they have no intention of encroaching on the duties even of the trained nurse.

lf Dr. Stowell and those who share his views want the first aider turned into something in the nature of a medical student, that is a different proposition. It has no connection with Firsf Aid, either in industry or elsewhere.

The views expressed at the conclusion of the session by the Chairman, Sir Arthur Stanley, who is also Chairman of the British Red Cross Society, regarding the excellence of the Textbook of the St. John Ambulance Association, are shared by very many medical experts in First Aid, and the St. John Ambulance Association is not likely to be persuaded by Dr. Stowell's views into teaching what he likes to think of as Advanced First .Aid, but which others would describe as Meddlesome First Aid.

The Order of St. John.

The Gran d P rior's Bi

rthday

On the occa ion of the birthday of H.R.H. the Grand Prior the Secretary-General telegraphed:-

" The Order of St. John wish re pectfully to offer congratulations to the Grand Prior on his birthday."

The following reply wa received: "My grateful thanks to the Order for their kind congratulations.ARTIIUR."

The Gran d Priory Church.

In connection with the recent amalgamation of the Parishes of t. James and t. John, Clerkenwell, a a result of which the Parish Church of t. John became (once more) the private Chapel of the Order, it is announced that Mr. H. '\. Fincham, Assistant Librarian, has been appointed Custodian of the Church.

Mr. Fincham-w ho wa for forty-two years one of the Churchwardens of the Parish hurch-t bus continues his per sona l connection as Cu todian. Our congratulations

The Order's Films.

The Order' s centenary 111m i being shown this week at the Palladium Theatre, Hereford. It can be seen on June 6, 7 and 8 at the Cinema, Aldeburgh.

The Honorary ecretary of the Order's Opthalmic Hospital, Jerusalem, asks u to announce that there is a film dealing with the activities of the Hospital available for anyone who would like to lecture on the Order's work in Jeru sa lem.

Applications should be made to him at t. John's Gate, Clerkenwell, E.C. 1.

, l ; FULL REPORTS AND PICTURES l , of the i ; l : Briga de Fi na l s, 19 32 i will appear in i {t!) e St. Hl1lbni Rt\C C <.B a3cttc I

i ; Divisional Secretary. i : ___

Talks on First AidandComp etition Work.

By A. T. LAKIN, M.B. (Continued.) (e) TEAM TESTS.

1. OTEBOOK PRACTICES.

As in Individual Training, otebook practices will be found very helpful, but tbey must not take the place of the real practices. Each member of the team should work out the complete test separately, amI then compare notes and decide on the best method. In the test selected to illustrate a notebook practice, there were three cards provided, one was given to the captain, one to the rest of the team, and the third was on the patient, who was not a member of the team. To make the practice easy to follow, it will be be t to divide it into di tinct sections, and try to connect tbem. The numbers in brackets on the cards refer to the note s that follow each carel. References to the Manual \,·ill be inserted. l\I,1 6/ d means .i\Ianual, page 16, section or para. d.

CARD lA. To be giveJ1 to iVo. 4. it is mid-day in \\intt:r, (I) lOU art: the stationmaster at a junction station. (2) Tht: remainder of the tcam belon,L( to the station taJr, and arc ha\ tea in thc porwfs' room. (3) You arc standing at the tOp-end of the platform. (4) goods train pa ses th roug h You notice a load of timbt:l" is nor sccllrely fastened and a portion is projecting m"er thl! sidl! of thc wagon. (5) You sec a porter truck by this, and go to his assistance.

The first careful reacting of the card \vi11 gi\ e the general idea, and the following points will arise on the second reading :

(I) The patient mu t be kept warm.

(2.)" tationma ter at a junction station," therefore a per on in authority, who can giYe instructions and get things done; kno\v the "workings of the raihoay ; has local knowledge of town, 0 will know ho pital, doctor, ambulance, and can get them.

(3) Porters will have local know ledge. As they ar having tea, there will be plenty of hot water and tea available, if r quired.

(4) Plenty of room for work, but draughty and cold. o bystanders. Long way from station offices, so in tructions will have to be explicit if unnecessary running about, unnecessary work and waste of time is to be avoided.

(5) Railway knowledge is necessary here, and meeting the goods must be warn d, the goods tram stopped and timber secured, and enquiries made as to any damage done to bridges, etc., on route. By carefully studying hi card, 4 is abl to plan part of his work.

The judge is being very fair to the team, and he

has given them an adequate know ledge of the circumstances, and if they will think, a lot of special warnings.

CARD lB. To be given to the rest oj the Team.

The tcam belong co the staff of a Junction station (1\,0.4 heing the stationmaster). (r) You have gone intO the porters' Ioom to have tea, leadng thl! stationmaster and a mate standing at the top end of the platform. (2) W hen instructed by the Jud ge (3) you will go to the assistance of the stationmaster, who is treating your mate, who has l!\ idently been injured.

J\ll ambulance material is locked up in a cupboard, tht: stationmaster ha "ing the key in his pockct.

(I)" tationmaster" emphasised by being placed lO brackets shows that it is of value and you are his staff, so jump to his instructions, and do not hesitate or argue, if you wish to get points for smartness.

(2) You have gone into the porters' room and vou do not see anything that has happened, but the judgc has given you a hint, so get ready. "A mate," therefore you know him and you can presume that you know where he li,Tes ; there will be no need to enquire, but somebody had better let the judge realise that you do know, or else you may drop marks; when occasion ari es-" I '.vill let his people know, he lives near me." looks after surroundings-it will be his job.

" Top end of platform" is a cold and draughty spot - thlOk about means of keeping the patient Vo' arm. " You are having tea," so there is plenty of hot \vater and tea-make sure and fill up the kettle, and remember to put it on the fire to keep boiling, and remember to tell 4 when he asks for hot '.vater bottle that you have done it, and see that the judge hears. 3 looks after warmth-o-it is his job.

(3) ' \,\ 'he n instructed by the judge" sounds a note of \,Oarning. Evidently 4 is being tested with somcthing special-look out and be ready to back up 4 whateyer he may be doing.

(4) 'The key in his pocket, thi is contrary to the usual practice, so there must be something" pecial here- watch out.

\'\ ' hilst you are waiting, get the whole idea into your head. You are a station taff \1,'ith plenty of hot water and tea at your dispo aI, waitino- for a call from 4, who i doino- omething to mate that require. immediate attention. Think-there are only two thing: that this- evere bleeding and toppage of There arc only four pressure point that reqUlre two hands- \X'ri t Ankle Carotid and Femoral. If it is bleeding,' then it be of the e ; a tourniquet can only be applied to the Femoral, am?ulance material is locked up so get ready to lmprO\Tl a tourniquet. It i 2.'S job. toppag f Breathing that will mean l \.rtificial Re piration-run over the method in your mind and get ready. You see what a great deal you can learn from reading th card correctly, and thi.nking about it e p dally \Vh n each man know hi own sp cial job.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade News.

charge of D ivisions, both Nursing, that persons on joining the an d h o1dlng L.e.e. Certificate mus t be in possesslOn of the eruor L.e.e. The Elementary L.e.e. Certi6cate d oes not make a per on e-ligib le for member ship in the Brigade

FRAN C I S A . BROOK S, M. D ., Lieut .-Colonel, Commissioner, o. D istrict.

l. (PRINCE OF WALES)

DIST RICT.

Co mm issioner :L t.-Colo nel

FRA NC S A BROOKS M.D.

A UA L I 1SPECTIO

DI TRIeT ORD

O. I D ISTRICT.

E RS.

D ivisi o n s i n o. Dis t ri c t ar e r em ind ed that th e a nnual

insp ecti o n w ill t ake pl a ce o n th e Gu ard s ' Parad e

in H yd e P ark o n Sa turd ay , June 2. 5 next The In specun g Officer will be Field-Mars hal Th e Vi sco unt A ll e nb y, G.e.B., G.e.M G.

Memb er s wh o ar e u nabl e t o a tt end , eith er o n acc o unt o f busines s or si ck ne ss , sh o uld n o tify th ei r Supe r int end e nt s i n w riting , asking f or l eave o f a bsence t o b e g ra nt ed th em. In th e case of sickness, a d octor's cer tificat e mu st b e encl ose d. T hes e lett ers w ill b e f orwar ded t o the Com m iss i o n er a t h ea dquart ers b y the Super intendent of th e Div i sion di re ct, and th e Co mmiss ion e r will g ive the matt er his co n sid e ration. It sh o uld be noted that the Co mmi ss io ner is t he only o n e who ca n g r a nt lea ve o f abs e nce. If t hi s or d er i s n o t co mp lie d w ith, m emb e rs n o t att ending t he ins p ecti o n are li ke ly to l os e t heir effici enc y f or the yea r.

RE CO RD S AT H EA D QUA R TERS

The Co mmis sio ner w ill b e g lad if an y m emb er w h o has any o ld r eco rd s f ro m 1887 :vill co mnmnicate D is t rict Officer S. B. P i er s at Dis ttlct headqu a rters, as it IS de sired t o complete the pres ent collection here. Th e rec o rds r equir ed are in co nnection w ith o. I Dist ri ct.

Th e b ooks re q u ir ed a r e the R ep o rt s 1892. to 1894; B r iga d e Rep o rts , 191 3 t o 192. 3 ; Briga de Ord e r s 0 .183 ( 19 II) and N o s. 2. 06 t o 2 15 (1 913 ). So m e o f th e ea rli es t copies of the J o urn al "Firs t A id" are al so r equi r ed. O ffi ce r s or mem be r s w h o h ave the nece ss ar y lit e r a tu re sh ou ld c o mmunic a t e w ith Di strict Officer S B

Pi e rs at N o. 10, B er kley Str eet, St J o hn 's Lan e, Cl e rk e nw ell, E.e. 1.

RE- NA rI N G OF D IVISIO r.

The Co mmi ss i o n er w ish es t o an n o unce that th e o 54 Br entfo rd Div isi o n w ill in f u t ure b e k n ow n as the o. 54 Br entfor d a nd Chiswic k Di v i si o n, w ith effect from M ay 6, 1932·

EW D IVISIONS.

Th e Chi ef Co mmi ss i o n er has sa ncti o ned the f o rmati o n o f the f o ll owin g Div isions :-

Shor editch Secti o n ( u r sing) t o be kn o wn in future as the o . 73 Sh o r editch ur sin g Di vis io n, w ith effect from A pril 19, 1932 ·

o . 74 Finchl ey and So uth ga te N ur si ng Div ision, with effec t fr o m A pril 2 5 19 F · o 12. 1 Ri chmo nd Di vi sio n, with effe ct f ro m M ay 5, 1932·

F I RST A m C E Rl'IFI CATE S

Th e Co mmi ss ion e r would like t o remind officers 10

GRAYS.

There w as a pleasant gathering at the Qu een's Hotel, Gra ys, when th e annual dinner of the 73rd (Gra y s) and 4 8th ( ur sin g) D ivisions were held. A numberin g about 12.0 enjo y ed a well- arrang ed ev erung D r R. H. Balfour Barrow, the Divisional Sur g eo n, preSId ed , supp o rted b y Li eut -Colonel F. A. Brook s , M.D . (Di trict Commiss ioner) , Captain G. WI Ken.dall, LD. (AS SIstant C o mmi ss ioner, Ea tern Area), CaptaIn W. Goodle y, M.e. (A ssis tant Commiss ioner and Public Duty Office r), M r. G. T. Shield, JP., e.e., D r. W. T. G . Bou l, Mr. T . Jone s, and Mr s Harvey (Div isi o n al uperinten:!ent s), Mr. R . L. J o n es ( Chairman of th e Gr a y s C o uncIl ) and o the r s. In p ro p os in g a to as t t o the Ord e r C?f t J and th e St. Jo hn A mbul ance Brigad e, 1r. hl e ld saId It wa s n ot n ecessa r y t o sp ea k much about Order, whi.ch .h ad b ee n in exist ence since 54. U nlike m a ny o rg anl Sa tl o n s of ancient o ri g in, t h e Orde r had n o t int o a gro ove, but had th e g ift o f perennial yo uth; It had co n s tantl y in cr ease d it s act iv ities until ev eryo n e appr ecia ted th e goo d wo r k bein g d o n e th ro u g h o ut th e E mpir e b y of t he Ord er As Pr es id ent o f th e Gr ays Dlv 1S1 o n, he ex p resse d th ei r g r a ti fi ca ti o n at ,Pr ese nc e ? f. so man y chief offi cers , p art icu larly th e DI trlct Co mnll ss lOner.

Captain G. W / K end all b rie fi,Y r es p o nded.

Li eu t - Co lo n el B roo k s subrru t ted th e t o as t o f the lo cal

Di v i sio n s a nd th e sis te r se r v ices- th e la tt e r including th e cad e t se ctio n s the mot o r ambulanc e se r v ice, and th e m edic al co mfor ts ce ntr e. H e w as a st o ni sh ed wh en h e r ead their las t r ep o rt , p ar ticularl y wh en h e saw wh a t h a d b een d o n e w ith regard t o th e m edical comfo rt s centre.

They h a d o p en ed nin e sub-ce ntr es a nd that work was o ft en qu o t ed a t h ea dquart e r s a s a patt ern f o r other peopl e t o f o llo w . Sup erintend e nt T. J o n es prop ose d " Gu e t s."

Thi s toa s t w as ackn o wled g ed by Captaln G oo dley and Mr. R. L. Jone s o . 2 DISTRICT

OBITU ARY : DR. S M. H E BBLETH W A IT E COMMAND ER A N D O F T HE CH A PTE R - G ENE RAL.

It i s with d ee p reg r et that w e r eco rd the death of D t.

S. M o nt ag u e II ebbl e thwa i te, M.D , County Surgeo n In th e Count y o f Glouc es ter. Dr. Hebblethw aite h ad re ceive d m a n y hon o ur s in the Ord er o f St J o hn, and held the rank of Commander at the tim e of his death He wa s also a member of the Chapter General of the Order.

A man of a particularl y nature, D r. H.ebblethwaite will be ver y much ml ss ed by all ranks In the Count y of Gl o uc es t e r, and especially in the t own of Cheltenh a m, wh e re he had re sided for m a ny years. ALTON.

A convi v ial ev e ning wa s spent by members of the Alton D is trict D ivision and man y visitors at the annual s upper held at the Swan Hotel, A l ton. D uring the

eve nin g, Li e ut. -Co lo nel Pi t tard , Co unt y Co mmi ss i o n er, p rese nt ed the awar d s g ai ned by m emb er s durin g th e yea r. Supt. D. L. I l o p k in s p res id ed , an d ot h ers p r ese nt we r e : Capt. P ars l ow ( u p t , \'\'oolston Di visio n ), M r. W. R. M o nt gomery, D r. O. V . P ay n e, Mr. W . M . E ldridge, :\1[. Eldon, 1\1r. 11. M Su lli van, Mr. \v'. B e rr y, Mr. ). Cro\v, :\1r. \\. R ober ts, lr. E. G. Trickey, a n d 1r. 1 F. P rop0'iing the t oast to the t ) ohn Amb ul ance Briga d e in l \l ton, couple d with the name of Supt. ll opk i n, Mr. \\ '. R Mon tgo m ery sai d that he was very conscious of the compliment tha t h ad been paid to him i n being asked to do o . He a lway found difficu l ty in talking about things he knew very little about, and he must confess that it was only a day or two ago that he kne\\.' anrth ng about the St. John Ambulance B rigade. He thought he would look the subject up a" he had been asked to propose the toast, and he found i t an exeedingly mteresting one, and one t hat brought him into the realms of antiquity. The B rigade throughout the country had achic\ ed a rcal greatness, and in addition to having reached that greatnes it ha d al 0 organised branches in A ia, \frica, \ustralia, and America. The 'to John l\mbulance Brigade \\ as an organisation which merited the encouragement and also the practical help of eyeryone who was able to aSSISt, and he would e pecially appeal to employer of labour to try and persuade a fe\\' of their workpeople to be members of the local D ivision. In that matter he wa peaking from experience, an d it ga\' e him a 'Tery great feeling of satisfactio n and comfort to know that some members of the works he ad ministered were members of the Brigade. To the members of the Brigade ""ere due the "'ery sincere thanks of all for their pu blic<;pirited and wholehearted deslre to help mankind in general-the more 0 because their serVIces were entirely ,olunt:uy and free of charge. He had no tati tic to how how liYes had been sand by t. J ohn mbulance men, but he believed the 6gure was sub tantial. The toast, which was vcry warmly received , was responded to by upt. Hopkins, \vho thanked ;\Ir. Montgomery fur proposing the toa. t.

BRIDGW ER.

The dedication of the new motor ambulance of the Bridgwater Di\ ision at t. Mary's Church by the Lord Bishop of faun ton (R ight R e,' G •\. Holli ), and the impre si\ e service, was attended by a yer)' large congregation, \\-hich included the :\1ayor and Corporation, memb 1'5 of the local and vi iting de tachment, and the general hody of townspeople.

"A }'lE\fORA.BLE OCCA ION."

D i\ i"ional upt. T. G . D avey, on behalf of the Bridgwater Di\ ision, incerely thanked the County 001missioner and the members of the ,'ariolls D ivi ion of omerset whu had visite d them that day to attend their memorable , en ice. He felt sure for long years the memory of it would inspire them all to great work of assisting the sick an d suffe ring, in accordance with the be t traditions of their Venerable Order.

The :\1a) or ackno"wl edging the thanks expre cd by Commi, loner Cox, said: "Through all the centurie which ha\ e pas ed since the founding of the great O r d er of the Knights of t. John of Jeru , alem, there has always characterise d their desire for truth and right, an d their cons tant effort to h elp the suffering, a won d rous se n se of dcvotion and chi...-alry. E \ cr ready to lay do \\'n

even t he ir li ves for their truly high Ideals, they ha\'e, in pa ssin g , h a nd ed on the t or ch from generation to generation to those w h o, i n t he ir turn, have left its light u n dimme d and i t s h onour unsullied.

" T he dedicat ion of our new ambulance," proceeded the Mayor, " is in d eed a memorable occasion, notably to the officers and members of the Brigade, who haye been looking forward with intense interest to its completion, and also to every citizen of our town. For the past six years the Brigade has loyally and efficiently carried out the oftt imes arduous duties with efficiency and despatch."

o

. 3 D I TRICT. 'ORTHAMPTON.

The orthampton Headq uarter ursing Diyision held their Annual Competition for the Co"\dey Chapman Cup at the Ambulance Hall, King Street, on aturday, April 9

O f t he competing teams, B Team came out top \yith 256t m arks out of a possible 300.

A cup was also given for the best individual work. This was gained by Miss L. Coulson.

The res ults announced , Lady D istrict Officer 11i _ :\1.awby, 1L B .E., was asked to pre ent the awards to the WInners.

After the competition, members of the teams and friends were entertained to tea.

Arra n gements for the competition were made by Lady D ivis ional uperintendent :\1iss E. Cowley and he r officers.

The two Annual Competitions held by the Birmingham Corps for the Challenge hield and the \\ ilkinson Cur have resulted in Mitchells & Butlers' team repeating then performance of last year by winning both trophies.

The Shield Competitio n is run in t\vo sections, and the eight teams comprising the eniors competed for the trophy, an d the honour of representing Birmingham in the D is t rict Final at Coventr)", with the following result :

1. Mitchells & Butler 456 (pos ible 52 s )

2.. alder (L.:\L .) 42.3.5

3. now Hill (G.\\·.R.) 407.5

The econd D ivision contest re ulted as follO\ys:

1. New treet (L.:\L .)

2.. City Tram\vays & Omnibu

3. parkhill t. John

The two leading teams will be promoted to the eni o ection for 1933, displacing the las t two in that clas

The competition for the \"\ ' ilkin on Cup, which i run on the 'knock-out principle, leading to three finalIsts, produced the following result :

I. Mitchells Butlers 462 (po sible 2.)

2.. Curzon tr et (L. 1. .) 412

3· altler (L.l\L .) 374

Thi eyent L held in duplicate, team compti , cd of mcn who ha\Te neyer entered a local final (with the exception of the leader) forming a second eetion.

The conte ts \\-ere held imultaneou 1y, and the judge placings in the final of the second section were:

I City Tram\vay c' Omnibus 3

2. Headquarters 36

3. 1 fedical fission 3 2

:\1itchell & Butlers have maintained the consistent good form which has marked their competition activitie in recent years Their record ince 1925 includes winning the Cup event five times, the Shield six (" hat-trick" 1930-1-2), the District on three occasions, and the Dewar Shield once, in addition to being runners-up on several other occa ion

o. 4 (LA CASHIRE) DI TRICT.

1ANCHE TER A D ALFORD CORP

The Annual Competition of Ambulance Divisions was held on April 23, when seven teams competed for the , illiam Biggin hield. By the kind permission of Canon Keeling, it was held in the schools of St. James' Church, Gorton.

Great interest was shown by the room being filled with spectators long before the first team entered the room.

The scene of the test was staged. The collapse of scaffolding in front of a building in the course of erection proving most realistic. The cottage hospital was also well represented-bed, telephone, lotion bottles, and other hospital equipment.

On all sides it was voted the mo t successful competition arranged in connection with this Shield. This was due to the excellent squad test set by District Officer R. \,(ly se, LB.E., LA., M.D., Cheshire Area, 1 0 4 District, and the Individual and Viva Voce tests by Divisional Surgeon WT E. Laing, of Irlam and Cadishead Division.

Salford Ambulance Division won the Shield with 385 points out of a possible 470 points. Heaton Park Ambulance Division second, 368 point, and Gorton Ambulance Division third, 366 points.

At the close of the competition, Corps Superintendent aylor thanked 1r. Percy B. Broadhead of the Broadhead Theatre Circuit, and his able Stage Manager, Mr. tern, for having provided the necessary scenery for the team test. Also the Corps Officers for their splendid cooperation in making the competition a successful affair.

At the invitation of the Corps uperintendent, Mr. Fred Dawso:1, of the Calico Printers' Association, presented the Shield and prizes to the winners. Nfr. Da wson said he was very pleased at the honour of being asked to do this pleasant duty, and the way the teams had done their work had impressed him very much. He congratulated the winners in suitable terms.

Corps Surgeon Major E. S. Burt Hamilton, 1LC, M.B., Ch.B., F.R.CS., paid a glowing tribute to the Judges, Di strict Officer Wyse and Divisional Surgeon Laing, warmly thanking them for their valued services that afternoon. He also expressed his appreciation and cordial thanks to Mr. Dawson for his kindly interest, and for presenting the Shield and prizes.

After the distribution of the awards, tea was served, followed by a delightful social evening, at which dancing was the main item on the programme. The arrangements for the tea and dance were organised by Divisional Superintendent Buckley and Lad y Ambulance Officer Mrs. Ackroyd, of the Ambulance and ursing Units in Gorton.

ARDWICK DIVI SION

During the recent disastrous fire which completely destro yed the Capitol Cinema, Manchester, a very brave was performed by Private Andrews, of the Ardwick Division, who was on the duty at the Cinema when the outbreak occurred. Tying a handkerchief over his mouth, he searched the front part of the building and found the

lady secretary in the front office, which she was unable to leave in consequence of the den se smoke and the heat, and with great difficulty he helped the secretary to safety.

The work of the member of the Ardwick Division at the fire was subsequently referred to by the .JJ allcbes ter Guardia1l.

RA1f'BOTTOM DIVI 10 T

The Ramsbottom Urban District ouncil, at their last meeting, decided to allow members of the Brigade, both Ambulance and ursing, to travel fr on the omnibuses in Ramsbottom when on public duty, in uniform.

This valuable concession is much appreciated by the Brigade, and the example set by the Council might profitably be copied by other municipalities and local authoritie

ARRINGTON: CRO FIELD CHALLENGE SHIELD.

10 fewer than ixteen teams entered thi popular competition, which was held on April 23. The placings of the first three teams were as follows; (1) Brierfield 309! points. (2) Crewe 300 (3) Horwich

Congratulations to Brierfield.

PRESTON CORP

Col. C ]. Trimble, CB., C;\LG., V.D., T.D., the lnspecting Officer for o 4 District, in pected the ursing Di vi ions of the Preston orps on fay 3, and expressed himself as being well satisfied \\'ith the smarr and efficient parade. The fayoress ( It . T. O. Rainford ), accompanied by the fayor, presented the " \\: 'oo ds" Rose Bowl and the Derham Cup to j\mbulance i Sler :Miss D. Yates, of Preston ursing Di,Tision, and the Toulmin Cup for Cadets to .;\Iis Kathleen }.fcCann.

OLDHA\1 CORPS.

A new Ambulance tation was opened at Grains Bar by the Mayor of Oldham ( Iderman J. IIague ) on lay 7· The new station replaces the hut which had been in use since 1926 and will act as the depot for members of the Brigade performing road patrol duty at the Grain s Bar crossroads and Denshaw tation.

A very representative gathering attended the opening ceremony, including the fayor and fayoress of Oldham, the Rural Dean ( anon E. R. fackintosh) and District Officer Capt. R. 1. P oston, M.D., who represented the Commissioner.

The Mayor, in his remarks, said that since the first but was opened in I926 the member of the Brigade working from the hut had put in twenty thousand hours' duty and had attended 232 serious accidents and countle ss minor accidents-a lot of work for so hort a time.

WHALLEY.

The custom originated in 1897 was again observed at Whalley on Sunday, May I, when members of j\mbulance and ursing Di visions from \\'lhalley, Clitheroe, Sabden, Great Harwood, Read, I lapton, elson, Burnley, I\ccrington and Da rwen (in all 281 men and 53 Nursing Sisters) attended the annual church parade at the Parish Church, where Canon \\'lallis preached the sermon and made reference to the loyal and efficient manner in which the members of the Brigade performed their duties.

After the service the contingent was inspected by Assistant Commissioner F. E. de B. Pim, L.R.CP., and District Officer 1ajor J. A. Mackenzie, M.B.

COL E CORPS.

Al?erman J. E. Keighley, presiding at the annual meeting of the Colne C rps, spoke of the increase in the and speed, of motor vehicles, with the con equent lncrease of danger to both motorists and pedestrians, and he stressed the value of the work being performed by of the Brigade at dangerous corners in the distrIct. The transport section of the Corps had, during the year, moved 220 patients, the total mileage being 2,304·

BLACKPOOL; PRE SE TATION TO CORPS SUPT. T. Do KELLY. l \ft er the annual in pection of the Blackpool Division by sc;istant omrnissioner E. Ralphs, Knight of Grace, on fonday, 9th inst., a very pleasant ceremony took place at headquarters, when Divisional Surgeon E. '\fl. Rees Jones, LD., D.P.II., presented, on behalf of the Division, a gold Swan fountain pen, as a token of regard and esteem, to orps uperintendent T. Donnelly, Officer of

We regret to announce the sudden death of Sergeant \'Valter Roxby. He was laid to rest at Hayfield Cemetery with Brigade honours. Sergeant Roxby was held in high esteem by all who knew him for his jovial disposition and willingness at all times to give of his best. He had been a member of 'ew town Division since it s registration in 1898.

'O RTH CORP S

The esteem in which Councillor Arthur Payne, of Gateshead, is held in ambulance circles was demonstrated at a large gathering of ambulance workers in St. Helen' s choolroom, Low Fell. The occasion was the presentation of gifts to Councillor Payne to mark their appreciation of his services to the Korth Durham Corps, of which he has been a member for 18 years, and for the past 11 years Corps Superintendent, a position from which he has now retired.

Corps uperintendent R. , ' . Copeland, who presided,

the Order, on his promotion to the stalr of the Inspecting Officer, Col. J. Trimble, CB., C LG.

Dr. Rees Jones mentioned the thirty-f ur year uperintendent Donnelly had served in the Blackpool Division, twelve of which he had been in command; that he had served in both the outh African and Great '\ ar ; had been decorated by the King, and had earned the goodwill and e teem of all friends of the Brigade and Association.

I n handing over the little present, he mentioned the pleasure it gave his comrades that his promotion would not mean translation to other pheres, for they realised the value of hi help and presence, and were glad to know that his services would be at their disposal in the future as in the past.

In responding, uperint nd nt Donnelly thanked hi comrades for their gift, which would remind him daily of the good fellowship he had alway experienced, and urged them to support the new uperintendent and officers in the same loyal manner they had always shown to him. I49

made a presentati0.r: of a beautiful composite photograph of Mr. Payne and his fello\y-officer on behalf of the latter and Dh·i ional uperintendent Brown handed over of the a alver suitably inscribed and beanng an exqwslte etching of the Brigade badge.

GIFT OF ME\10RIAL TABLET A D CUP L OF THE LATE MAJOR A. JOHNSTO T.

After many years of strenuou and devoted en ice ghTen by Major Hammersley Johnston to the t. John. -:imbulance .£ \ sociation and Brigade, it was not surpr1Slng that a large company a embled in the Drill .Hall ?f the Ea Riding headquarter to witne s the Inye tlng of a memorial. and the pre entation of a cliver cup for compet:-rtion, both given by _-\.. Hammer ley Johnston In memory of the late Major , \. Hammer ley John ton.

County <?f!icer \\ T. Atkinson (Officer-in-Charge of the Ea t Riding) pr.e Mr. Atkin on gave an out1111e of th manyaCtlYIUe engaged in by Major John ton

SOUTH AFRICA "0. I TEA.'.!. Empire Fir t .lid CompetitIons, June 26, I931.

in connection with the Brigade during the last thirty-tw0 yeats, concluding by recalling the fact that out of 5a air raid alarm in Hull, :Major Johnston was on parade in person no Ie s than 49 times.

lr. T. H. Johnston, son of the late Major Johnston, unveiled the memorial, which consists of an inscribed bra s tablet mounted upon oak. The Rev. R. A. Loten offered a dedicatory prayer.

Miss E. Johnston then presented the silver cup, saying that it ,vas her mother's wish that the cup should fulfil two purpo e. Firstly, it was to be a reminder of hjor Johnston's association with them; and, secondly, it was to help in the promotion of individual efficiency, and hence the efficiency of the whole Corps.

County Comnus ioner Embleton (Durham and orthumberland), representing Major-General Sir John Duncan, K.C.B., C..M.G., Chief Commis ioner of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, accepted the cup on behalf of the district.

Sir Arthur J. l\tkin on, K.B.E. (President of the Hull and East Riding Centre), proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs. Johnston, saying that the memorial and cup would be not only a reminder of 11ajor Johnston, but of the very gracious lady who was such an inspiration to him.

The vote of thanks was seconded by Corps uperintendent H. Bartrop.

Dr. J. M. Hermon (County Surgeon), representing the medical profession, proposed a vote of thanks to Miss E. Johnston and lr. T. H. Johnston. He said their feelings must be a nlixture of pride and sorrow, but especially of pride, for the fine record of their father. lr. Embleton had rightly commented upon the kindness of character of the late 1tlajor Johnston, and he (Dr. Hermon) considered that his gentleness was one of the chief reasons for his great popularity.

Lady Corps Superintendent Mrs. C. Harrison seconded the vote of thanks.

Mr. Johnston, responding, said he would in some small way have liked to have been able to carryon the work of his father, but unfortunately the nature of his occupation prevented lUm from being able to fulfil this wish.

EWCASTLE-UPO '- TYNE CORPS.

The last officers' fraternal of the session was held at 2, Osborne Terrace, ewcastle-upon-Tyne, under the chairmanship of Corps Superintendent R. W. Copeland, when County Officer Capt. \Y/. H. Pallett, M.B., Ch.B., addressed a large audience on the subject of "Competition s : Some Criticisms and Advice." Dr. Pallett is one of the foremost competition judges in the orth, and his remarks were listened to with eagerness and attention.

A vote of thanks, proposed by County Officer G. R. Curry, 11.S.M., was carried with acclamation. Dr. Pallett, in reply, stated that he would be pleased to give a s inlilar address to a meeting of all ranks if such a meeting could be arranged.

The meeting was preceded by a drill instruction class for officers of ursing Divisions, the instructor being County Officer G. R. Curry, M.S.M.

DEAN :\.)< D CHAPTER COLLIERY DIVISION.

The Divisional Competition for the" Green" Cup took place at the headquarters, Ferryhill, on Saturday, April 16, 1932, when eight teams competed.

The cup and medals were won by Privates D. Kerry (capt.), G. R. Gregg, R. Leng, J. later and J. R. Dunn; the second team being Corporal J. Redfern, Privates \'( Alderson, G. Kerry, M. D. Raine and J. r libbert.

The judging surgeon were Divisional urgeon Dr. 1\1. Hunter, of Chilton Colliery Divi ion, and Divisional urgeon T. L. Crawhall, of Durham City ur ing Division.

After the competition, Divisional uperintendent T. E. Rutherford referred to the objects and numb r of persons connected ,vith the Brigade, especially in the County of Durham, where there were opportunities for additional Divisions.

County Officer Geo. R. Curry proposed a vote of thanks to Irs. Howson, of lain forth, for presenting the cup and medals to the successful teams. lr. Howson (chief agent for Dorman, Long & Co. 's collieries) replied, and expressed the opinion that there hould be Divisions at some of the other collieries belonging to the company.

lr. H. cott (H.M. Inspector of Mines, Durham ) proposed a vote of thank t lr. Prentice, of Saltburn, for presenting the certificates to the successful candidates of the first-year J\mbulance class.

The County Comnlissioner appealed to the member of the Division to continue to respond to the interest taken by the leading officials of the company.

Di'Tisional urgeons M. Hunter and T. L. Crawhall replied, giving a short criticism of the work done by the competitors.

o. 7 DI TRICT.

DEDICATIO OF EW A"fBULAKCE AT LUDLo\\,.

Over a thousand people attended the dedication sen-ice at the Castle Square, Ludlow, on unday afternoon, April 10, in connection with the newly-acquired ambulance car.

Although the Ludlow l \mbulance Divi sion was registered less than a year ago, the members ha\ e shown great energy under the experienced leadet-hip of their uperintendent, Ir. J\lec Hayward, and with the invaluable help of their Honorar y President, _ \lderman John Palmer, have been very successful in quickly raising the funds for the much needed car. In this they ha, e been greatly assisted by the H A.C., the Ludlow Red Cros ladies, and a local Dramatic oeiety, and a joint t. John and Red Cross Committee has been formed to run the ambulance. Free housin g has al 0 been most generousl) granted by a garage proprietor.

The rector, the Rev. F. G. hepherd, performed the dedication, and Dr. R. L. E. Down er, County Comnlissioner, and t. John representative of the H .. A.C., formally handed over the ambulance to \lrs. Halford (Red Cross ommandant) and uperintendent Hayward, who spoke suitable words of thanks. The ambulance is the latest word in comfort and equipment, and has been worked very hard since its inception.

o. 8 (DUI E OF CO ,)\ GIlT'S) DISTRICT.

The annual competition s for the " Penfold" Shield, Folke s tone Divi sion, took place at Ambulance Headquarter s.

Among the visitors were the Mayor (Alderman J. \''('. Stainer), Alderman R. Forsyth, Dr. Fletcher, Divisional Superintendent G. Jordan, Mrs. Port, Mrs. Sales and members of the Railway and ursing Divisions.

The team test represented a racecourse accident, and the individ ual te ts, suffocation by poisonous gas and a case with compound fracture of the leg, etc. The tests were prepared and stage d b y the Divi s ional Secretary, J\mbulance Officer Easton.

Doctor s Corfe, Costobadie, A. Dunn and r. Dunn were the judges.

Five. teams from the division competed, the lar gest entry SInce 1912 when the sh ield was presented for competition by the late ir tephen Penfold, members of the Corporation and friends, The fayor and Alderman each .ection , both appearing keenly lOtere ste d In the work belOg done, and they remained until the clo se of the competition, Divisional uperintendent J. Boulton expressed pleasure at. the pre ence of the Mayor, Alderman Forsyth and other fnends who were interested in ambulance work.

,!he winners of the sh ield were Team C, with 298t pOints; followed by Team J\, 298; Team B, 296; Team E, 267; and Team D, 259. There were only 39 i points between the fir t and last teams. -

The Mayor, in presenting the shield and medals to the winning team, expre ed the appreciation of the public for the, aluable work the members of the Ambulance Brigade were doing in the town. 0 work ,vas more or esteemed, he said, than voluntary social ernce. 1Ie congratulated both winners and losers on the efficient work done that e , -ening.

The members of the winning team were: 'ergeant J. lIuntley, Pri, ales H. V. arter, R. later and G. \\ illiams.

\lderman R. Forsyth presented fir t aid certificates to a num.her of the members, and referred to the splendid scr-:'lce rendered by the Diyision during the \\ ar, and thelr pre ent-day work, which was ju t a nece sary.

Di, isional uperintendent B oulton announced, anlid applause, that Dr. F. orfe had been appointed a Divisional urgeon, and he ,vas handed his Royal \'\ 'arrant bv the who congratulated him on his appointment, expresslng pleasure that the younger member of the me?ical profession, as represented there that e\'erung, were taklOg an acti, e part in social scnice in the town.

Following a, ote of thanks, moyed by ergeant Huntley, the Mayor led the company in singing the 'ational .Anthem.

9 Dl r. hE'>.

The O. 9 Di strict (Dor set, Dey on and Cornwall) of t. John \mbulancc l)ngade held the semi-final in their competition for the " Dewar' hield at t. h s, v.rhen the winners in the county cornperition competed. The teams w re I3arn staplc (leader, ergeant F. . Kn ott), amborne (leader, Corporal E. C. Jame s), Exeter (lead r, ergeant Green), Li keard (leader, Ambulance Officer \\ heatley), Plymouth entral (leader, Howard), Blaze), (leader, J\mbulance Office r Beer).

The teams assemhled at the Palai s de Danse.

The [ayor (l\lderman \,\ R. llollo\\'), in extending an official welcome on behalf of the to,,'n of t. he , said in this dear old corner of England the) werc deeply appreciative of the work of ambulance men. By deciding to hold this y a1"s district competition at t Ives they 15 1

had not only honoured the St. Ives Division, but they had honoured the town of St. Ives, and as :\layor he could assure them that they appreciated the compliment paid to them. This was the secon d time that such a competition had been held at St. I ves, and although the first visit was as far back as 1908 there were many who still had pleasant recollection s of that occasion. The men they welcomed to-day represented not only their own Duch y, but that of their neighbouring county, D e,'on hire. He extended to the officers and men a real Cornish w:e!come and hoped that they would greatly enjoy their V1Slt.

Dr. Blackwood (County Comnlissioner) responded on behalf of the TO. 9 District.

The whole of the afternoon was taken up ,,·ith tests for the teams, the practical test being to remo,-e to hospital a patient who had been knocked do,\'n and severely injured by a car in charge of a drunken driYer. The result of the competition was as follows :-

1.

The maXImum marks obtainable were 581. _ judges were Dr. \\'ard, of Pl ymouth, D r. Toogood, ot Ll keard, and Edgar Trounson, of Redruth. The award ",·ere presented by the l1a\'oress (i-lr. W- R. Hollow).

Dr Black\-"ood expressed the appreciation of all present to the l1ayor and "01ayoress for the manner in which they had been entertained. They owed t. l\-e a debt gratitude. If eyery town had a i-1ayor and "01a,-oress like t. IYes, t. John Ambulances do well.

Mayor responded and expressed his pleasure at anything he had been able to do.

Commenting on the team competition, D r. \Yard ,aid not one_of the. team paid uffic.ient attention to controlling the traffic, whIch was essentIal on such occasions, Cro\\-d quickly gathered and hampered the mOyemenL of the ambulance men, and this matter hould haye been attended to at once

He empha ised, too, the importance of examining the patient in the proper order. i-1any marks were 10""t in not following the correct routine.

\nother point ,,,as the que tion of the moror-car. Only one team carried out the new regulation ,- of the John 1\mbulance Brigade with regard EO turning off the petrol, putting on brake, etc. The team also " 'ere not up to standard in handling the driyer of the car, \\ -ho wa supposed to b drunk.

On the orh r hand, their work wa extremeh- efficient on the whole.

He ad"i ed tho 'e teams who had not \von to perse, ere steadily in their work. It was a 111 st -aluable thlDg to the community to haye . uch a magnificent organi. ation as the t. John J\.mbulance Brigad , which, in his opinion, wa extr mely efficient in it , work.

Our GUINEA "PROBLEMS " COMPETITION

Con d ucted by A.

T. LAKIN, M B

PROBLEM No T. RESULT:

IW'illllillg Solution: Private SIDN"EY BrG JELL, o. r I ( \X!embley and Harlesden) Division.

(To l1'h01!l a cheque for One Guinea has been sent.)

Honourable MentiollJ.' Cadet Superintendent W. BRETT, Isle of heppy Diyision. Private REGINALD B. Worthing Division.

Dr. Lakin's Comments o n " Problems " Comp etitio n N o. T.

Judging by the number of entries, the competition has proved a success; the standard of the entries has revealed that the knowledge and ability to render First Aid possessed by the competitors is very high, and reflects great credit on their training, but it makes the task of judging very difficult.

It will make my work easier if competitors will adhere strictly to the few simple rules governing the competition, and it is necessary to write name and address on the solution of the problem, as well as the coupon.

Make sure that you really understand the problem, and then work out your solution roughly first, checking all references by the Manual. When you are satisfied with the solution, write it out carefully and read it through before sending it in Many solutions had careless little slips in them-not spelling errors or indifferent writing, these I do not take into account so long as I can make them out-and, in the stress of a keen competition, an error in copying may ruin the chance of success.

There is no need to tell the Editor how you appreciate the GAZETTE, and how long you have been a reader; it is pleasing to know these things, but do not embody them in your solution; 15 0 words are few enough, so do not waste them. One good solution contained 158 words, and after disqualifying it, for interest's sake I went through it and eliminated all unnecessary words and repetitions, and the number came down to 140, and by re-writing two sentences, it read better, and consisted of 136 words. These are little points that will help you towards success, and save me the unsatisfying task of disqualifying a solution. If it is worth while thinking out a solution, it is more worth while to see that your thoughts are expressed in a manner worthy of you. I do not mind scraps of paper, leaves torn out of exercise books, or even paper from the grocer with the solution written in pencil, but you ought to, if you think anything

of yourself and your work. You will think a great deal more of yourself if the solution you have carcfully thought out is presented in a manner worthy of you, and I certainly shall appreciate it, although the only thing that counts is your knowledge of First Aid, which enables you to solve the problem.

The problem was based on instruction 8, page 19, and general rule 4, page 172, and the great majority concentrated on instruction 5, c, page 174· In future competitions, plea e mark your references 1/19 8 -that means page 19 in the manual, paragraph 8-it will make my work easier, and, as a reward, we will not count these letters and figures in the 150 word (Thank you, Mr. Editor.)

Papers of outstanding merit were submitted by 11i E. Douglas (Denton), Miss E. J. Lee (Kendal), Ii s H. Milnes (Kingston, Hull), Miss E. Molson (Spalding), Mr. E. Worrall (Birmingham). The papers submitted by S. T. Bignell (Wembley), R. B. Hawthorn (Worthing), and W. Brett (Isle of Sheppey) were exceptionally good, and after draining my heart of every particle of human sympathy, the award goes to Private S. T. Bignell (Wembley and Harlesden Division).

THE WINNI G OLUTIO

" As opium acts on the nervous system through the blood circulating in the brain, it is necessary to prevent as much poison getting into the blood stream as possible: therefore, give an emetic. Also, the patient has a tendency to go to sleep, and may lapse into stupor and then coma: therefore, he is to be kept awake so as to be able to take the special treatment to combat the poison already in the blood stream.

"The other poisons are still active until neutralised by the special treatment: therefore, give special treatment to prevent further action of the poison, then carry out general rules."

SIJ)"JEY TIIO\1AS BrG ELL.

HONO

RABLE

(C There are seven poisons which require special treatment. A, B, C, F, G, are rapid in action, the greate t harm i done to the body immediately they enter. In D (and E) the full effect of the poison is felt later. In treating the rapid poisons, the urgent necessity is to stop their action by neutralisation, emetics being contra-indicated except in F. The first treatment, therefore, is special treatment.

(C In D (and E) the poison does not take effect until it has been absorbed into the system; thus the effect 'will not be counteracted by neutralisation or emetics, since all the poison is not likely to be in the alimentary tract. Therefore, first obtain doctor whilst preyenting sleep, then apply special treatment for residue of opium in the stomach.

(C Poison E is similar, except that promoting warmth is the first con ideration, followed by general rule ."

REGI' \'LD B. H \\\

" In opium we ha, e a poison which attacks the brain and nen ous system, producing stupor and then the fatal coma, and it is this latter we haye to combat.

" \'.(e must empty the stomach by mear,s of an emetic, but this i only the fir. t part of our work; we mu t counteract the effect of the poi on that has already reached the system. To this end we apply the special treatment in the form of a solution of permanganate of potas _ium, which must remain in the stomach and be absorbed into the to deal ,.:ith the poison ha . found its way there.

" If the special treatment wa applied firstly and the g eneral treatment secondly, the permanganate of potassium \vould be yomited with the contents of th stomach, the poison in the sy tern would remain untouchcd, and the patient recei,' little or no good from our treatment."

\"'C BRETT.

t. J. A. G. June, 1932.

PROBLEMS COUPON

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Cut this out and attach it to your olution, and sign on dotted line.

Name

PROBLEM No.2.

Owing to the record number of solutions received, all solutions to Problem 1 TO, 2 must reach the Editor by the loth of this month.

READ THESE RULES CAREFULLY.

I.-You must send in your Solution to reach the Editor not later than the loth of the month. Any solution received after that date will be automatically disqualified.

2.- Your Solution must not exceed 15 0 words in length.

3.-It must be legibly written and on one' side of the paper only.

4.-It mu s t be accompanied b y the « Prob lems" coupon cut from the current issue.

5.-The envelope must be addressed as follows:

THE EDITOR,

DEPT .)

THE T. JOHN GAZETT E, 32, SHOE L.-L"E, E C.4·

G.-Your olu tion must be signed with your name, address, Rank and Diyision if a member of the Brigade or Tursing Divisions; or with your name, address, and number of your First Aid Certificate if a member of the Association.

The [T/itwillg Solation, togeth er JJ. i th the Judge's RelJJarks, n ill be published each month, and £ I : 0 J),ill be despatched to the sender.

i-.L-\.l\C'AL:

Read Chaprer 3.

tudy Fig 30, pag 49·

A man i tabbed in the regIon of the left nippl -

(a) By a penknife;

(b) Bya dagger, 5 inches long.

rPbat il!jllries 111q,y Fe.wlt?

Questions and Answers.

\"X'. H. (Abercarn).-Plea e tell me what is the purpose of using one tea poonful of alt in a pint of \,Tater for treatment of wound of abdominal wall, bo\\·el protruding.

Salt SOllftioll, prepared as laid douJ/Z in the Textbook, is of the sallie cOllsiste/l(Y as the jlllids of the tisslfes of the bo{!)'. It acts beneficiallY il2 that, 12,hm applied to lVOIIJlds of the abdominal niall, it prevents extraction of salt frolll the tissues of the bon'el.

. C. F.

TRE.l DIE""T OF TROKE.

\V. H. (Abercarn).-Please tell me what is the purpose of applying icebags or cold water freely to head, neck and spine of patient suffering from Sunstroke.

The application of cold to the skin reduces the size of the blood vessels ill the neighbourhood, and so less blood is carried to the part. III Sumtroke and Heatstroke, as the Textbook explaillS at p. 164, "congestioll extends 170t on!J to the brain, btlt also to the lvhole of the spinal cord »

So, 0' apPlYing cold to head, neck and spine, lve fly to reduce the congestion-that is, to reduce the amount of blood j/02ving to the Central iVervoffS SystelJ1.

N. C. F

COLD TEA FOR BUR:\,S.

H. h. (Uxbridge).-I enclose a newspaper cutting in which you will see that at a recent inquest, a doctor stated that cold tea is an excellent remedy for Burns. I shall be grateful for your comments; and I thank you for the valuable information which you give us in your columns of THE GAZETTE.

I never heard the suggestion before this case occurred, but, of course, in the preparation of tea for drinking purposes the water has to be boiled. So the solution ')vouid be sterile, and if the tea has been recentlY made, it cotlid be used to cover the bums Purther, I suspect that the doctor 1vas associating the tannin of tea lvith the Tannin Acid Treatlllent of Burns, althottgh the latter relJlufy requires repeated applications.

N C. F

HmL-\'K' CRUTCH .

E. L. (Streatham) - The Textbook (pp 180- 181) describes a method of transport which is known as the " Human Crutch" ; but it is silent as to which side of the patient the Bearer should select to give support to patient. Being anxious for knowledge, I have made many enquiries, but so far no one has solved my difficulty So I submit the point to you. The silence of the Textbook is clearly intmtional. 111 lllOSt cases the Bearer would place himself on the iJ!/ured side of the patient / but I can iJJJagine cases in which he 1vould select the uni'!.Jured side. So the side to be chosen depends on the circumstances of the case and the injuries present

N.C .F.

BI TES OF R ABID j \. Tu rALS.

B. C. (Croydon).-Under Treatment of Bites of Rabid nimals, the Textbook (p . 13 3) tells us to apply a dre sino- when bleeding has cea ed Please tell me when bleeding ceases and what causes it to cease.

Bite.r allilllais lI.fllal!J' caNse lacerated 1J'o/lIIdJ, })}hich telld to bleed less alld to cease bleedil{r, Illore quickly thaJl illcised ll olfllds, as the Textbook (p. 9 I) definitelY teaches you

C. F.

I54

D UTIES OF B RIG.\.DE L'RGEO'\

1LR.C. -In your an wer to a query of the abO\'e title, published in the April issue of TJI F G \ZETTE, you told us quite frankly some of the things which a Brigade urge on should not do. I thank you for thi ; and I now ask you to tell me exactly what are the duties of a Corps r Divisional urgeon?

1/1 rep!J' to )'0111' qltely, I call1lot do better tball reprodllce part of a recentlY plfblished statellleJlt of Colollel C. 1. Ellis, the Surgeon-ill-Chief, as follo11 s :

" At the outset I 1l'ollid elllphasise the dlffies of Smgeolls as laid dor}}1Z ill Brigade Regulatiolls , which, OIl appoilltlJleJlt, they agree to obsenJe, especial!J, if for the bOIlOllr their Corps or Divisioll thry desire to keep tbemseit'eJ as laid d011'Jl ill 117 this conllectioll, I 7J'Ollid also remind thelll that, like other lIIelllber.r of the thO' II/tfSt take steps to eJlsure that their recordJ are kept correctlY.

" The duties of SlIIgeoJls, theJl are dilJisibie illto two groups-those 11-'hich are required, alld those which are expected.

"First, then, alld especial!J' those lfI:geolls who }J'i.rh to be ejjicient, RE REQUIRED :

H (1) To atte;zd I2. drills rlIIJllItlI!J',. alld I ]}'ollid poilll Ollt that a ( Drill' is a meeting at ]] 'hich Eirst or ursing is taught or practised.

H (2) To accept respollsibility for illstmctioll of lIIelllber.' ill First Aid, HOllle tfrSil1g, and (if reqmred) HOllie I-lygiene and Militmy Sanitatioll.

"(3) To attmd the An/lual Imp ectioJl of their COIPS or Division, or to .rubJl./it a 12 rittm e:vmse under B.O.430 to their imJlJediate Senior Ojjicer

"SecondlY, thq ARE EXPECTED:

"(1) To tum Olft for Public Dillin as oftell a.1 their professional duties permit, and to take lIIedical of all cases of sickness or accidmt.

"(2.) To help (if asked) ill the .ri1l17l1al COJJJpetitiom of District, Corps or Division as jll«ges or in the preparatioll of tests.

"(3) To wear the uniforlJl of tbe Brigade, JJ'hich is a voluntarily diSCIplined and uniformed body, 1) 'o rkillf!, l/J1der Police authority

"(4) As smior member of tbe COlPS or DivisioJlal COl1Jmittee, to act as Chairman alld to assist the COIPS or Divisional Superintendmt ,vho is ill exemliZ'e charge

"(5) To attend the Annual Dinner of COlPS or siol1 "

N.C.F,

Overseas News.

In our April issue we mentioned the fact that the ecretary-General had written to the Times referring to t. J ohn work in China during the period of the recent hostilities.

Further reports [rom our Correspondent in China inform us that on March 1 last a detachment of the St. John Ambulance Bri gade was despatched from the Hon g r--:'ong Di strict to hanghai, where they carried out most valuable work. The detachment consisted of two lady D octors, twent,seyen urses, thirty-two \mbuiance men and motor ambulance driver

tir. A. Morris, O.c. 1lon g Kong Di trict, wrote :-

, It is gene rall y understood that Hospital facilitie for the Chinese wounded were hopele ly inadequate, bu t that the] apanese were equipped \.yith all the necessaries which cience and urgery could command. I have endea,'oured to carrv out what I interpret to be the wishes of the Order; and in this I haye . ucceeded fairly well, being backed by my Finance ommittee, Vice-Patrons, Officers and the good wi he of the community.

, Our people are located in the French Conce sion in what is called the Chiaotung CniYer ity, which has been converted into a temporary hospital organi ed by 1fadame un Yat en-wife of the late Dr. un. .l \.t pre,ent there are 500 wounded in the building, and with our members there, it is proposed to close a number of the maller hospital "hich hav sprung up and tran fer all ca e there.

The accommodation is for about 2 000.

"On Tuesday, March 1 5, I am sending a small of 12. or 14 ur , es to ,upplement those on th spot

.Although a work of some magnitude, I hope to be able to cope with the situation. Personally, I am glad of the opportunity of doing something real, and the Order has received such an impetus that many of the schemes which I haye in mind will come to maturity in the near future. There has ari en an

The de[achmem en rou[e for hanghai.

abnormal demand for Fir t Aid and Home i\ ursing classes and later I hope to see a number of new D i,Tisions enrolled. ."

IXTER:-"' _\ Tro;-... AL RED ApPRECI -\ TIO"".

. BrO\.\-n, repre enting the International Red Cro s Committee at Geneya, cabled 11r. .i\forris:I risited Ambulance Splendid }l'ork milch appreciated all quarters astonished efficient 1Jw·k Chincross dealing d(fjiClflt sitlfation. wheIJ tioll cOllcluded,

Dr. F. C. Yen, of the Chine e Red Cros ,say :"On behalf of all tho e who are engaged in the work for the wounded oldier let me expre our

The r. John (I long Detachment which \\'.1 de'pJ.(chcJ ro

'Th work for our people has been colo . aI, a, they have had to organis the Ho pital and are now running it.

" From a report l' ceived to-day fronl. one of my officers, who made a flying vi it to hanghai, Madame Sun looks to u to taff and maintain the institution.

155 gr at appr ciation for th party of docroe, nurs and men who have come to hanghai under th au pice of the t.] ohn "\.mbulance Brigade. \\ 'ith the cessation of hostilirr in the immediate yicinit\ of hanghai ne\,' ca es of wounded ar not lik 1" to come neycrtheless we ha,'e 10 hanghai between.

five to six thousand wounded who need t o be cared for. 0 far we have had enough help and accommodation to take care of this number.

" Your entire brigade is assigned to work in a newly-establi hed hospital which ha a capacity for 5°° beds. It is located in the Chia Tung Univer ity on A,'enue Haig, about half a mile from the Red

:'Ilotor Ambulance being slung for tran port to Shanghai.

Cross General Hospital. This Hospital is established and supported by a group of men and women in the locality. A board of managers, composed of many nation'alities of which Madame Sun Yat Sen is the Chairlady, is in charge of the work. It therefore represents an international hospital for the wounded soldiers. Patients began to come in since yes terday and to-day we have already over 300

"With best wishes and much appreClatlOn for the assistance which the St . John Ambulance Brigade is rendering us at this time of great distress. Please also extend our thanks to I lis Excellency the Governor of the Colony for his consent in permitting the party to come to Shanghai."

On several occasions during th past two year the ST. JOR 11BULANCE G .-\ZETTE has been glad to congratulate Hong Kong units on excellent work, and Home members cannot fail to be inspired by the excellent tradition for efficiency which is bein a 0 well maintained by their Over ea cornrades 1n China.

Int e re sti ng C ase Rep ort s .

By

T CORBET FLETCHER M.A., B.Chir. (Camab), LR.C. ., etc., Assistant Commissioner-in-Charge, Central Area, (Prince of \"XTales) District, S.J.A.B.

CASE REPORT TO 53.-Th e Officer in charge of the Ceylon Police Corps Brigade Over eas the efficient performance of Er t aid under the tollo\\'ing circumstances:

On June I4, I93 I, a native woman was brought un a bed to the arammala Police tation. he wa till bleeding profusely from a penetrating stab wound ()n left side of abdomen, bowel protruding, and from three other stab wound on the back. Two of the Corps-Sub-Inspector C. H. de leI and Constable W. H. Waniga ekera promptly cleansed the abdominal wound, applied sterile lint and cott nwool, and then bandaged the abdomen firmly to prevent further protrusion of bowel. They then_ dressed in the usual way the three bleeding \vounds ot the and dispatched the woman by car to th hospital, which is ten miles away from the Polic e Station. On arrival, the patient's life was deemed in such grave danger that her dying depositions \\'ere taken. After three days' however, she rallied, and subsequently made a complete recovery, con equcnt on the efficient treatment received before and after removal to hospital.

of 2JJounds oj abdolllina! iva!! i)'ith protrusion oj intestine are rare emell[,encies, though not so rare in Cry!OIl (where vendettas still occur) as e!sell 'here. See Case Report No. 45·

Group of

"All members of your brigade are therefore in excellent work now and show an excellent spirit of service They live on the same campus and are fairly well accommodated with a spacious ground for their drill, so I believe they are happy and comfortable

Such injuries are abvays accompanied by shock, heElllOrrhage and sepsis, the three great dangers against 12'hich First Aid is abvcrys fighting. In this case, hOll'ever, the emergenry treatment ivaS most efficient, and iVOI1 high 1JJords of praise from the authorities of the hospital, 1vho reported that thereby the patient's life had been saved. So 21Je ivou!d add our very cordial congratulations to these further Illelllber.r of the Crylon Police Corps on their prompt and s1lcceJ.rjtl! action.

Austin Twe nt y Ambulanc e.

IT UPI--=EEP A D CEo

That the reason for the grow ing popularity of the 'e w _ \ustin Twentv Ambulance lies in its consis tently mooth running qualities in respect of speed, and backed by complete dependability, i sure ly no ecret.

But rhis chassis pos esses additional features en ing [() conEI'm it claim to popularity, and not least among them i the ease with which it can be lil first-cla running condition. uch teature, ilentbloc shackles and zinc interleaving for the "prings, eliminating some twelve or more

oil and the filter cleaned before being replaced, ready for the new oil to be added, of which I! gallon<, will be required.

The external oil Elter i used until it become choked, then being replaced by a new filter. A noisy timing chain provides indication that renewal of this filter is necessary, but a surer indication is prO\ri ded by disconnecting the oil pipe from above the timing cover while the engine is running to ensure whether or not the oil is flo\'ving.

Other points requiring lubrication on the engine

pOInts, serve to indicate the care giyen to reducing maintenance obligations to the minimum.

By far the mo t frequent of regular attention ar those concerning lubrication and these, therefore, \yill be dealt with Erst in ').·hat follows.

1\ large oil filler on the neacide of the engine enables replenishment to be made quickly and with itualed nearby is the fl at-rod, which, on remoyal of the small coveting cap, rise to indicate the oilleyel, a notch revealing th height for maximum quantit\ . The recomm nded oil is Mobiloil B.B., and the le,:el requires testing weekly, or befor anr long run, while the engine is , till and the car is on level ground.

After the first 500 - 800 miles, and subsequently every 2,000 miles, the oil can be drain d, and th reselToir filter dropped clear after removing its COYcr. The engine can be then flushed through with a light

are the fan and pump spindles (by grca e-gun m nrhly and the di tributor pindle (one turn to the er \-ery 00 mile ).

The gearbox u e the same oil a the engine. IL capacity i pints, the correct leyel being easily determined by mean of the tap on the nearside. Exce of oil in thi unit hould be guarded again:t or it may reach the clutch, \\'ith harmful re,'ult yen' -+,000 to 5,000 mile th il ,hould be drained clear -while \\rarm after a run, and new added in it, place.

The clutch i , 'ery imply lubricated with ordinary ngine oil through the oiler ituat d und r th front floorboard, w ekly attention at thi point bing d sirable.

The three uni, er al j int in the sion require greasing onc monthly with tern' Diam ol, or a high- p d grease. The area 'e is

A

l'urses. Taken on board the" President Lincoln. "

One of Plymouth's \ustin "Twenty" aloon \mbulance

injected with a special adapter on the grea e-gun, after the plug in each joint has been removed .

The only other unit of importance is the rear a..de, for which Mobiloil C or Jaba oil C is advised. Thi also entails the use of the special adapter on the grease-gun, injection being through the filler plug in the rear of the casing, and a charge every 2,000 to 3,000 miles is normally sufficient

Apart from these units the only other parts to lubricate are the steering box, swivel axle pins, steering side tube and front wheel brake lever spindles, all having nipples for weekly lubrication by grease-gun. Additionally, the front hub caps require filling \\'ith grease, advisably being remoyed for this purpo e once a month.

Probably the most important adjustment required by the Austin Twenty Ambulance applies to the brakes. The transmission brake, operated by the hand-lever, is very simply adjusted by screwing up the handle nuts on each end of the screwed operating shaft, giving to each the same degree of movement. The brake should, of course, be free of the drum when the lever is right forward. The footbrakes, acting on all four wheels, are adjusted simultaneously by means of a wing nut, which is located under the Boor boards just to the rear of the brake pedal. Correct adjustment is provided when the brake-shoes are hard on in each drum when the pedal is depressed about 2 ins This adjustment can be secured by turning the nut clockwise, but the brakes should not rub when the pedal is released. In the event of the brakes not acting equally, an adjustment for compensation is provided in the operating rod for each, the forked end socket being screwed to enable the length of the rod to be lengthened or shortened as desired.

Another important adjustment applies to the clutch. The clutch pedal should always provide about half an inch free movement before it begins to operate the withdrawal race. By slackening the nut which holds the pedal-lever in contact with the small serrated quadrant mounted on the clutch operating shaft, the lever can be set forward, if necessary, to give the desired free movement, and then re-secured

The only other adjustment likely to be needed during a considerable mileage is of the fan belt tension This is achieved by slackening the locking bolt for the eccentric fan spindle, and turning the spindle by means of the special" C » spanner provided in the tool kit, to lift the pulley and so give the desired tension, the locking bolt then being retightened.

Other requirements concerning the Autovac fuel feed, the carburetter, ignition, electric and cooling systems, as well as the above-mentioned attentions, are very explicitly dealt with in the handbook supplied with each vehicle, which also provides full information concerning relining of brakes, decarbonising and similar maintenance operations.

The Ho spitaller s' Club

The annual dinner of the Club wa held on l \pril 30 , 1932, at the Connaught Rooms, Great Queen et , London, \"\ ' .c., Mr. J. Fitch, the Pre ident, being in the chair. OYer I..j.O members and guests spent a mo s t enjoyable evening, members and their fnend bein g received by the President and 11rs. Fitch. 11r. F. E Stallard once again \vas responsible for the orgamslOg and arranging of the musical programme, which of a yery high order. One wa able to see and hear in the flesh everal well-known B,B.C. artists.

The guests of the evening included ir John P. IIewett , G.C.S.I., K.B.E., C.LE., Bailiff Grand Cros of the Orde r of St. John; 01. E. J. :King, F A., :Knight of Justice of the Order of t. John; Robinia, Viscounte s<, ;\10untgarret, Dame of Justice of the Order of t. John, and Dr. and Irs. Dawkin , who are on a yisit to thi s country from outh l \ustralia. Dr. Dawkin is the Commissioner of the St John i \mbulance Brigade fu r this territory. In his excellent speech propo ing the t o ast of" The Hospitallers' Club," Col. :King drew attention to the useful purpose served by the Club in furthering soci al intercourse between officers of the Brigade past and present, and hoped that in course of time proyinci ;J/ organisations would be form d in connection with tht.. Club. The Chairman, in responding, aid that he \.'va s the thirteenth President, bu t people in 50 yea rs' timt.. would probably ask who was the first Pre ident and n o t who was the thirteenth or the fiftieth. These ubsequt..nt officers were endeayouring to maintain the high standard of the Club set by its founders and its first Presiden 1 \1 r. E. A. Perry.

The toast of "The Visitors" wa proposed hy th e Vice-President ( 1r. P. Bettison), who expr essed tbt.. members' gratification and welcome to the guests. Thi s toast was responded to by ir John Hewett, who, in a very interesting speech of reminiscences, thanked th e members of the Club for their hospitality.

The toast of "The President," which was yery enthusiastically received, was proposed by the Past President, Lieut. - Col. Francis A. Brooks, M.D. , Knight of Grace of the Order of t. John, who, in a characteristic speech, referred to the very cordial relation s existing between Mr Fitch and himself, both in Brigad e and other work. The President, in replying, thanked the Committee and all members for their kindly suppo r t and for their help in making the dinner such a succes s.

The number of Past Presidents present was ver I noticeable, one was pleased to see the following;1920, E. A. Perry; 192.1, W. R. Magnus; 192.2., II. Langley Jones; 1926, Burton; 1927, S. C. Knight ; 1928, F. E. Stallard; 1929, T. McBride; 1930, E. \'t..'. Fearn; 1931, Lieut.-Col. F. A. Brooks, M.D

Som e R efl ections of a Judge.

By " J( DE'..."

The following are a few of the impre ssions left by se'veral competitions ;-

ome years ago a method of examining patients wa s introduced. It seems to have been designed to ensure that no injury should be missed. This has resulted 10 some tcams beginning their examinations at the crown of t he head and sy tematically working down to the toes. One ma) stage a case showing obvious things that should b e done first, but the system seems to be a ritual \vhich mu t be , \nother rcult is that the leader asks unnecessary questions; he will look for a fracture of the pelvis or df t he pine in an unconscious patient. Ilis manual tells him; "\\ hen, after a severe injury in the neighbourhood o f the haunch-bone, there is no sign of damage to the lower limbs, but the patient is unable to stand or e, en to mo,-e the lower limbs without great difficulty or pain, a f racture of the pelyis may be a umed to have occurred."

In a case of the fracture of the spine the manual refers t o (, complete or partial loss of and sensation." It is ob\ lOU therefore, that to look for these symptom s i n an unconscious patient is futile. These injuries, in accordance \.v1th the system, are looked for in every kind o f ca?c. In a recent competition a looker-on \Va supposed to falOt, a complete examinati n was carried out, including fr actures of the spine, of the pelvis, and of the tarsus and metatarsu , although he had thick boots on. If this : \ stem be correct it should be carried farther and team hould be expected to look for snakes in the gra , and 0 on.

The question arises whether marks should or should no t be deducted for such lack of common ense and for uch waste of time.

ome teams do not seem to visuali e the accident· l hey in consequence do not realise the probable f the injurie. They would do better if they were not b othering about marks, and if they treated the case a an a ctual one. In an actual case they would not let a patient bleed to death, then ,,-hy do it in a competition? \\'ould h ey look for a fracture of the pelvis and of the spine in a pecon \.,-ho faints at a football match? Of course the,:,, ?ul.d not. Then why do it in competition? ucft InJunes can only be assumed ,vhen the nature of the accident warrant it.

Let the teams sho,,- that they can think, that they haye some common sense and know how to use their fi\ e :e rr es, and that they are not the mechanical laves of a sy stem.

Denbighshire: Chirk Division.

The above Diyision haye erected First \id emernenc\boxes-onc at Chiri - Bridgt.:, one at R. GritIlths' garage, Rhosywaen, Chirk, one at junction ott' lloh Head and W rexham roads, known as \\ hitehurst Toll' Bar House. fhese boxe have been designed and made bl' members o f the isiorr and equipped. and key kept o n premIse s Our thank arc due to l\lr. }. Darlinttton (Chairman of Centre) for gift of upport for th to P. C. \\ illiams (Chirk) for his valuable help and lnformation.

Ca d et News.

By MR3. T\vEEDALE, A.R.R.C., J.P.

All Cadets are rraining to enable them to live a more useful life.

There are many forms of service, but all form s are ennobled by the spirit that prompts it.

Give of your best in a disinterested manner, thinking not of self, but of how much you can put into the world for the benefit of humanity.

Do the little things that come to hand cheerfulh- and willingly, and bigger things will follo\\'. "Be in work and play."

The l\;orden Cadets took part in the proce ssion on un day, fay I, when the Chairman and Councillors of the Torden District Council attended the Parish Church at :Korden.

The procession was headed by the Roche Ambulance Cadet Band.

The band also played and accompanied the singing at a couts' eryice held in the Rochdale Hippodrome o n t. George's Day, unday, April 24.

For those Cadet s taking a cookery course, here a little for you t!y no,v .while eggs are cheap, and, lncldentally, this ltttle reCIpe contains proteid s, fats, and hydrocarbons ;-

3 egg.

2 ozs. hort pastry. gill cooked peas. alt and ± oz. butter. t tablespo o nful cream. ! gill sauce (as recipe below) pepper.

JI efh od. - Cook the peas, strain, put half of them through a ieve. .Make the sauce as follows; Melt t oz. of butter in a saucepan, stir in t oz. flour, cook for a fe\.\' minutes 'without browning, add t gill of white stock or water, alt and pepper to taste, stir until it boils, then simmer gently . dd the pea puree and keep hot.

Roll out the pastry, cut out ome rounds with a curter, line three patty pan or tart tins with them, fill with raw rice and bake a nice brown.

felt the butter in a stewpan, put in remaining 1 gill o f peas, season with alt and pepper, and add the \"\ ' hen the pa try is cooked take out the rice remm-e from the tins, put a larer of the pea at the bottom. Boil the eggs (not hard) , remove the shell, place the e oo o n the peas, and coat with the sauce prepared a , prinklc on them a pinch of ch o pped par ley, di h up, and sene hot.

Central Area Church Parade.

Central \rea will hold it. annual Church Pa r ad as u ual, at lement Danes , hurch, trand o n unday morning at I I a.m., J un 19, and it extend a cordial im-itation to all int rested in the \\-ork of the Brigade. Tb s rmon w ill be preached h\- the Rev. Basil Bourchi r, i-.L \., and the les ons read b\the Assi tant hief Commi _ ioner and th urg Orlin-Chief of the Brio-ade.

St. Andrew 's Ambulance Association and B.R.C.S. Long Service Medal.

Owing to the inaccurate announcement lately made in the Pres that the St. John mbulance s ociation and B ritish R ed Cross ociety were issuin g a JOlDt long service medal, it i thought desirable to reproduce the following letter to Tbe Times from the ecretaryGeneral of the British R ed Cro s Society :-

VOLlJNTARY 1IEDIC.\L ERVICE l EDAL.

"I greatly regret that in the report sent t o you of the statutory meeting of the Council of the Briti h R ed Cross Society on Wednesday, at which H.R.H. the Duke of York presided, and at which it was announced that her Majesty the Queen, as President of the British Red Cross Society, had graciously consented to accept the flrst of our new service medals, an unfortunate mistake occurred. The meda l, which is officially approved by his Majesty the King, and which is to be knov,'fl as 'The V oluntar), 11edical Service 1fedal,' is being issued by the t. Andrew's Ambulance Association-not the St. John Ambulance Association - and the British R ed Cross Society. The conditions under which it will be awarded are the same as tho e laid down for the award of the existing service medal by the Order of St. John of Jerusalem- namel y, 15 active and efficient service ." - BRIGADIERGE.:,\,ERAL H. B. CHA)'IPAIK, Secretary-General, British Red Cross Society, 14, Grosvenor Crescent, S.\X: .J.

A Warning.

Messrs. C. C. Wakefleld & Co., the makers of Castrol motor oil, ask us to advise readers not merel y to ask for" X.L." or " A.A " when ordering supplies, but to ask for "Castrol X.L." or "Castrol A A." (or whatever is the grade specified), otherwise they may be served with an inferior oil at Castrol price.

"The History of Ambulance Competitions."

A special article b y T Corbet Fletcher, M.A , M.B., M.R.C.S., etc. , will appear in the Ju ly number of the ST. J OH GAZETTE. Order your copy now. Royal Halifax Infirmary Demonstration and Gala Committee

Brigade Appointments,

May, 193

2

The Chicf Commi ioner has been pleased to sancrion th(; fllllowing appointments, promotion s, etc. :-

T O BE DI TRICT OfFICER.

o I (PRNCE OF '<l ALLS) DISTRr( T. George idney Pasco, District Headquarters taA·. 12·4·'2.

T O BE COU TY SURG EO '.

O. 2 DI TRI( T.

\\'illi am HuttOn, L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S ., L.F.P. & .G, Cuumy of Gloucester. 18-4-32·

TO BE CORPS OFFICER.

o. 6 Dr TRlCT.

John Robcrt Logan, Armstrong \'<lhi (\\o([h Corps. z .-!-.p.

TO BE CORPS ERGE \. T-\1 \JOR

o. 4 Dr TRICT.

:,\Ioses Knight, 1.\L Oldham Corps. J 8.4·32·

TO BE DIVISION i\L CRGEO

o. DISTR ICT.

Bernard ,\1ia11 Toop, ::-'1.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Tudor (I::ntidd :"ursin g Diyisi on. 25 + 32·

o. 2 Dr TRICT.

Patrick Joseph Delahunty, .l\1.B., B.Ch., B. \.0. , lough Town Di vision, Slough and Di 'mic( Corps.

Thomas Parham Lalonde, M .B., \1.R .C. ., Romscl 01\ l'll)[l. 5+32·

o. 4 DISTRICT.

Edmund Eccles, L.R.C.P., & .E., Longridge Dlli'iltlO, Pre -ton Corps. 18+32·

George Gordon Wallace ll ay, \1.B ., Ch.B ., B.I. Dlllslon, LI\crpo ol Corps. 22+32·

Cyril Francis Lovering, B. c., \l.R .C. ., L.R.C.P. Dr,)d"den and •\udenshaw Diyision. 6+3 2

John O 'Brien, M.D., B.Ch., B \.O., \\. hitworth Dil iSlnn. 7·4·32· 1'\0. 7 DISTRICT.

John Edgar Haine, ,\LB., Ch B., D.P.Il., Rm --o n-\'\ yc DII iio n.

2I.4·32· , \'{'ilfrid Robert Hollies Pooler , \LB., B.Ch., L. \f. \\ ellington DiYision, Ironbridge Corps. 13·4·32·

o. 10 DISTRICT.

Patrick krrick Acheson, i\1.R.C. ., L.R.C.P., \ldcburgh Di\ ision. 23-3-32·

TO BE LADY DI\'ISIO AL SL'R EO'-..

O. I DI STRICT.

Grace Rankin, '\1.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., Brixton ectino, Croydon ursing Division. 13-4- F· 0. 10 DISTRICT. Acheson, \f.R .C.S., L.R.C.P., \ldeburgh Di\ isinn. 23-3-F· TO BE DI\'ISIO \L SUPERI TE]\;DE T. No.2 DISTRICT.

Stanley George Victor Blackkr, GlastOnbury Street and l)istuct Division. 20.4.F·

o. 4 DI TRICT.

James J\rthur orth, G.C.R. O penshaw Di\'i ion, :'bnc hester and Salford Corps. 20·4·32

Donald White, Litherland DIvision. 13.3-4 2 o. 7 DISTRICT.

Ernest Butterworth, Ross-on-\X/ye Division. 21.4·)2·

Thomas Jame s Cole, Wellington Divi ion, lronbridge Corps

26-4-32· No. 10 DISTRI CT.

Richard S. W Smith, Aldeburgh Divisi on. 23-3-32·

TO BE LADY DIVJSIO AL UPRRINTE. D E:--';T.

No. 4 DI STRI T.

Kathleen Lamb, Bury ursin g Di vision. 19-4-F·

Primrose Swindells, Macclesfield ursing Di\ ision. 11.4·)2·

TO BE AMBULA CE OFFICER

o DI TRl T.

Harold Austin, Victoria Division, Southern RaiLw :ly (\X estern ) Corps. 19+32 ·

Ernest Crowhurst, Bromley Division. 19+3 2

160

Harold V. E. Grimwade, Hayes Di v ision. 19-4·32·

O. 2 DISTRICT.

J rcdcrick I\lbcrt Cutler, B ournemouth Di visi on, Bournemouth Corps. 26.4.32. Ernest GuPpy, Eastleigh Divis ion, Southampton Corps. 26.4.32. WIlfred Kallend, Wellington Divi ion. 5+32

\'(,Ilham John 1\lorse, i\[inehead Oidsion. 5.4.F.

Henry Parker, ::-'lld omcr ]\;orton Dil ision. 5.4.32.

o. 3 ('WE TERN) DISTRICT. J\rth1!f Harn ,Dunlop Di vis ion, Birmingham Corps. 21 +32.

\\ altcr Levl g h Tamworth Di\'ision. I I +p. o. 4 DISTRICT.

George Iloratio Wigan Corps. 8-4.3 2

John Greenough, \'Vlgan DIVI SIon, WIgan Corps. 8-4-3 2

John IIen shaw, \V'igan Di\·ision, \Vi gan Corps. 8+32. George W. 1 Iodgson, Division, Preston Corps. 14+F. Harry lTlllme , Prest\\ lch DIVISIon. 22.4.F. _\rthur Parker, \'\ igan Di vi ion, \X igan Corps. +p. 10 6 DISTRICT.

Richard Dodd, Blaydon Burn Colliery and District Division. 4.32.

Charles Jordan flalliman, \fiddlcsb rough Central Di,·ision. 20.4.F. -\lbcn Ronald Lidglcy, Dc-la-Pole Dilision, Hull orps. 4+P. lamt.:s Pt:arson, \liddle sbrough Ct:ntral Division. 20+P. TO BI: TR \ PORT OFFICER. NO.9 DISTRICT. [.llwl( Breach, Sidmourh Di,ision. 12+ 3 2. TO BE L.\DY \ \IBUL.\ ·Cr... OFFICER. 0.0 2 DI TlU .T

Edirh llounslow, Oxford. ursing Dil'ision 6.+p. ':--'0. 4 DISTRIC T J'\ nniL Dnlcr, L\tham t. \nl1t: Diyis ion 21.4.32. Bt:rtha llult, Bury llrsing Dhision. 22 .4.32. >'0. 6 Dr TRIC r. Elsie Jam P(lwl s, Briulin g ton 1'-ursing Di,ision. 25.4.3 2 1'0 BE L \DY \DI:T OFFICER. 4 DISTRfCT.

:\ da llarri ·t ;,father, Lytham i'.ur ing Diyiion. 1.4.P. ;,farlan RIchardson, Bury Diyision. 22 4.32 TIL\ fERS. I DI TRIeT.

Dl\isional llrgcon \. C. \10\\ bray- wt:rtz, transferred from the \\ i1lesden ursing Dilision to the P:lrk ing DI\ 7.4.32.

0;0. 4 DISTRIl T. j\mbulancc Officer \\'. 1L Johnstone, transferred from the Prt:ston llt:adquant.:rs Didslon (0 the Long-ridge Di\ ision. 16+F.

o. 5 Dr TR1 T. Corp" upenntendcnt '. 1lulley, transferrt.:d from tht: '\[alrby :\Iain Corps the \Iain Corps 8.4.32. Corps Superintendent R. Young transferred from the Dcnaby \fain C.orrs to the \laltby Corps. -+ 32. :\m bulance Officer T. Callm'" from the BLaydon Burn Colliery D1\ isiol1 to the 1\skern DiYision. +32. ·

·0. 7 DI TRrCT.

Lau) ' uperintcndcnt \Irs .• \. E\'ans, transferred from the \\ ortleld Di\ ision to tht: \fadcIy ;ursing Dhision.

o. 10 DISTRICT.

Di\ isional urgeon R. IIowarrh, transft:rred from the Totnes Di\ i ion to Iht.: Draintret: Oiyision. 1 ·4·p. RESIG \ ITllDRA \, l\'.

o. 5 DISTRICT.

DII u rgeon J. B. Fairclough, Featherstone Diyision, Pontefraer and Di trict Corps. 2.4.3 2

lU::. \ -ER ION TO R \ K

10. 7 DISTRICT.

Lad\" upcrimendent B. J. Bull, Oswe'trv ursing Division, hrcwsbury Corps. 24+32.

TR

\ SFERRED TO BRI ] \D E R ESERYE.

0 I Dr TRICT.

-'\mbulancc Officer J. rouch, Victoria Diyision, outhcrn Raiht ay ( ollthern)_ Corps. 15+32.

Ambulance Officer W. \', right, Barnet Divi sion. 9+32.

o. 4 DI TRICT.

Lady Superintendent A. J. Kerr, J.P., Bury ursing Dil i ion. 15+32·

RESIG 1\T10 S AC EPTED WITH R EGRET.

o. D I TllleT.

Lady upcrintcndcnt E. Curtis, Tottenham ursing Dh-i ion. 15+32·

Lady Superintendent M. Judd, I-; nfield Nursing Divisiun. 15.4.32. Lad) Ambulance Officcr \. LaWrIe, "'althamstow Nur iOIT Di,ision Walthamstow and Di strict Corps. 18+32. ", , O. 2 DISTRICT.

Di\ isional Surgt:on A. \'( T. D. CO\'e nton, J\rlcsbury Nur inc; Divis ion 15-3-32·

Di\ isional urgeon J. W. DO\I nie, La,endon Di\ I·sl·(;n. Lt-3-F· O. 3 (\'(,-'ESTER") DISTRICT uperinrendent J. \'<I. SIarshall, Smith, Stone and Kni ght Dillsion, Birmingham orps. 15-4-32. No. 4 DISTRICT. Cadet Officer J. Cunliffe, \[oTecambe and Heysham Di\i ion. 21.4.3 2 No. 5 DISTRICT.

DJ\ ISIonal Surgeon D. ", arren, Eccleshill D1\ Ision, Bradford Corps. 2.4.3 2

Superintendcntj. Reale, Bourne Di\ision. 11.3.)2. uperintendent 28+3 2 ]\;0. 8 DISTRICT. J. \'(, cst, South J\shford Division, _\ hford Corp. Cadet upcrintendt:nt A. Keeler, Herne Bay Di \'i ion. No. 9 DISTRI CT. Cadct uperimendent J. H. Vague, Liskeard Dl\·ision.

DI\ ISIO S REGl TERED. No. 1 DrSTRI CT o. 73 Short:ditch • :ursing pivision. 19+32. 3 (\\ ESTI:.R") Dr TRICT. Bed,\-orth Di\i sion 7.4.32. -0. 4 Dr STRICT. :\'el son " B ., Di'isi on, Corp. 20.4. p. 1'\0. 5 Dr TRICT. Thorne Colliery Band Di\·i ion. 30 +32. 9 Dr TRICT. Churleigh Dnision, Abbot Corps. IT.5.F. L o. 10 DrSTRICT. Gorlcston Di\ isi on. "'+)2.

REGI TERED. DISTRI CT. Lxbridgc ecrion, (.\Iiddlcsex) DIvision. 19+ p. 2 DISTRICT. Ippenhall1 and Barnham ection, lough Di "i ion Iou!!h and Di ,tnct orps. 11.4.32.

C\DET DIn REGl TERED. 1'\0. 6 DI TRrCT. Tanticld Lea and Ea't Stanle) Cadet mbulance Di \'ision, :'-.IidDurham orps. I .4.32.

D1\IS10:,\ RE1'\A:\IED. :'\0. 2 Dr TRICT. h· Di\ is.ion, City of Bristol Corps, to be Bri rol Eat Di\'ision CIty of Bnstol Corps. 2"",+3 2 DE \TH 9 Dl TRIeT. \mbulance Officcr \\ \, 'eckes, Exmouth Police and Fire Brit!ade Diyision. q. 12. 3I.

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The St. John Ambulance Brigade (O verseas ).

The Chief ommlSSloncr has sanctioned the follo\yin g appOll1tmems, tran reI'S, resignations, etc. ;\U TRALL\. NEW OL'TH \\ '.U.E Dr TRICT.

Lady Diyisional uperintendent \fi F. _\. Read rran-ferred to the Rcser\'c. 29.2.32.

Lady Di , trict Officer ister -\. B. Parry, re ignation accepted ,dth regret. 8-3-32.

Balmain Di\ ision.- ergcant \Y R. '.l ason to be \mbulanc Officer "on Probation." 16.2.'2.

Hornsby Di \· sion -.\. B. Barr)" 1\ 1.B ., to be SUl'.geon, 4. .32. ; Se rgeanc \X ·. R .•-'\ rnesen to be D Iv Isiona Su permtcndent" on Probation," 4 2 .32. C\ D .\ LBERTA DISTRICT.

Calgary Di\'i ion.-Ambu lance Officer B. C. Brook to be Didsiona l " on Probation;' 1. 3.32 Sergeanc \'. J. :'I [ansfield to be _\mbulance Officer" on Probation," 1.3.32 Corporal L. H. 'uthall CO be .\mbulance O fficer" on Probation," -3- 32· 0 01T_\RIO DISTRICT.

Eastern Toronco Diyision.-Corporal \X,'. G. Price to be Di\'isional uperintendcnt " on Probation," 12.1.32; P rivate T c\. cupham to be "\mbulance O fficer "on Probation:' 12·1.32· QuEBEC DISTRICT.

It.-Colonel H. Molson Division.-Ambulance Officer T A. \ \hipp. Resignation accepted with regret, +32.

CEYL O T. CEYLOK DISTRlCT.

D. D. S. O utschoorn, L.:-1.S., L.R.C.P., to be Disrrict Surgeon rire Dr. .\. C. A. Fernando, tran ferred. 11.11.31. 'E \X - ZEAL"\ D. O TAGO D lSTRICT.

Dunedin Cadet L\mbulance Diyision.-P rivate J. C. Cardno co be Cadet O fficer. T TO. 3I.

\'ELLI:->GTOK Dr TRICT.

Karori Nursing Division.-\\'. H. B Bull, :-1.B , co be Divisional Surgeon. 8. TO. 31.

\X'ellingtOn Cadet ursing Diyision.-\. E. A. Palmer, :'II. \., to be Divisional Surgeon. 20+31.

The following registrations and disbandments of Di\'isions haye been sanctioned:

\X 'anganui Railway Division, \\ anganui District, Zealand, disbanded 7+32 · \, eliingtOn East Cadet Ambulance Division, \X'ellingtOn District, 'l'-:ew Zealand, formed 22 .2·32.

Ohai Cadet \mbulance Di \'ision, Inyercargill District, 'ew Zealand, formed 21.8.31·

East Town Cadet Ambulance Division, \ ':/anganui District, 'ew Zealand, formed 9 6.31.

Carterton Nursing Division, \'{'ellingtOn District, 'ew Zealand, formed 14.12.31.

:-Iorrinsyille Division, Auckland Di trier, ew Zealand, formed 22.2·31·

:-rarton Division, \vanganui District, 'ew Zealand, formed 25. 2 .32. ConistOn Di\-ision, Ontario District, Canada, formed 1.3·32·

ALL-INDIA A:-mUL\ 'CE C0 11PETITIOt-.:S.

It is a matter for congratulation that after a lapse of twO years it was found possible once more to hold the All-India Ambulance Competitions. The competitions cook place at Lahore on ,F'ebrua:>' 12- 1 5 and although there were not so many teams competing as In the past, the .'arne high of ,york was evidenced The 1932 competitions were for the fact that for the a "isit was paid to them by His Excellency the Commander-w-Chlef, "'ho attended the competitions on the last day, and after witnessing displays of first-aid and the temporary hospital, kindh' distributed the pnzes ro the Wl11mng teams. HIS Excellency in his speech traced the hisrory of the moyement in India, and paid tribute to the val.ue of the and the excellent way in 'which those responsIble had orgamsed them. He also referred to the Cup generously donated by L ady Willingdon for competition among the ursing Div isions of the Brigade O verseas in India, and to the « Sir Henry 110ncreiff Smith Fund," started with a generous donation from :-Ir. W. C. de oronha to provide medals for the winners at the competitions

Those responsible for organising competitions at home will realise how "ast an organisation for the competitions in India must entail when it is stated that 53 teams competed, in addition to 24 entries for the ind ividual trophy, that accommodation had to be arranged for all the teams :vhich are drawn fro:n all parts ot: Ind.ia, that probably a variety of di a lects are spoken whICh does not SImplIfy the task of t h e J udges, of whom there are over 30, and that the competitions have to be spread m er a period of three days.

Prior y for Wa le s .

HE ADQUARTE R S; P r iory H o u se , 4, Cat hed ra Road, Ca rdiff. BRIGADE NE\VS.

J\ PP OINT.\<l E TS, \PR1L 1932·

The following appointments, promot ions transfers, change of title, and new Di visions, have been a pproved by t he Commi ioner for \X, ales, an d confirmed by he Amb ulance Committee:

COR P T R b "\ URE R Gr .UIORGA01 COUNTY CEl'-:TRF.

Di, isional Superintendent George II. Pannee, Pontardawc and District Corps 14. 2 3 I.

D I YI 10 1 URGL O

BRECKNOCKSHlRE CEl'-:TRE.

Korman Kingsley Theodore J ordan, \I.D., Brecon Di\ is ion, 7·3·32· DIYIS IO N \L UPERI TE 'Db T

B RECKNOCKSHIRJ:.

Pri\-ate Samuel P arsons, Brecon Diyision. 7·3·32· GLUroRG.\"I Com";TY Cl:--lTRE.

rnbulance Officer Griffith Glvl1 \\'ill iams, Lh-nfell Di\ ision 1+12.3 I. Sergeant J nkin O wen, Ll angyn\\'yd D i\'isic;n. 19 1--3 2 O fficer Joseph Hunt, Pontypridd C.\\·.R. Di\ isiol1. 3°-3-32.

BOROCGH OF RHO'JDD\ Cf'TRf..

ergeant Gordon Ed,,'ards, Cambrian Collicry Di\ ision. 15 ·H 2.

A:'IIBUL. \ CE OFFlCLR Cl:.l'-:TRF.

PriYare John I, or Hope-Eyans, Brecon Di\i. ion. 7.3.3 2

CITY OF CA RDIFF

Staff ergeant Haro ld Thomas .\!cock, Cardiff City Di\ ision. r 1. 3·32·

PriYate Reginald Percy pYl:, Cardiff City Di\ision.

GLA.)IORGA "I COL"'TY Cr'TRr.

Corporal Griffith Thomas, LlynfeU Dh ision. q. 2·31.

Corporal Silas Rees, Llangynwyd Di\ision. 19+32·

C\DET SUPERI TENDEJ\T

CITY OF CARDIFF

\mbulance Officer "\rthu r George Henry Fidd) Cardiff (.ity Di \·ision. 1I.3·3 2

J\10l'-:\[OLTHSHIRL E TRl

Sergeant James Helps, Bedwas Divi ion. 15.3.3 2

GLA:-'IORGAN COUNTY CE TRE.

Sergeant John Emlyn Dayies, elson Didsion. 7·3·32·

Cadet O fficer Thomas Dayid Thomas, Resol\'en Division. 7·3·32·

Cadet O fficer F redrick Edmund Pendry, Raglan-Heolycyw Di,i ion. 21.3·32 ·

C\DET OFFICER .

GLA1IORGAl COUNTY

Pri,ate Thomas Lloyd Evans, elson Di\ ision. 7·,·32· Percy Wilcox, Penyrheol Di\i ' ion. 11.3·32·

Corporal Brinley Lewis, Raglan-Heolycyw Dh'ision. 2I.3·32· - TRA SFER.

CITY OF CARDIFF CESTRL.

Diyisional Surgeon D. R. Jones, Cardiff Emergency Di\-isinl1 to Cardift City Police Division. I.2·32· TRA -SFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESER\ c. CJ "-lTRE.

Corps Inspecror of Stores L. J. \\ oods, Rhymncy Valley Corp,. 2·4·32· DEATII.

ABERDARE CENTRE.

Ambulance Officer Charles Gregory, Abercynon Dh ision.

DIVISI O RE

GLA1WRGAN COUNTY

Ysrradowen Division to Brynowen D iv sion. 25-4·32· DIVI IONS REGISTERED.

GLAlvIORGA01 COUNTY C I 'JTRI

Pontyclun \mbulance Division. 18 2 31 ·

Western Welsh 1st Ambulance Division. 15·4·32·

CADET DIVISI O S RbGISTERED.

"\10l'-o\lOuTHSIlIRC CrNTRI

l \bercarn Cadet Ambulance Division. 12-4·32· Brynmawr Cadet Ambulance Division. 29. 2 .32.

BOROUGH OF J\ E.RTrIYR TYDFIL C I TRE. D owlais Cadet Ambu lance Division. 3·3·32· COUNTY CENTRE.

C\\' mgwrach Ca d et llfs in g D v ision. 6· ,-H2. 28·4·32·

GENE RAL INTEREST.

FINAL COMPETITIO FOR W E LSH BRIGA DE TROP lIIES

The spacio us ve stibul e o f t h e L aw Co urt s Cardi ff was crowded with int er es ted specta t o rs o n a turcl ay A pr i l 2 3, select ed t eam s o f th e Briga d e r ep rese ntin g th e varIOU S. Centr es o f t h e Pr io r y took p art in th e a nnual comp e titIOns for th e" Ll a ndin am" Shie ld an d " Art hu r Griffiths" M em o rial Cup.

The t es t s f o r men and nur ses were p artkul a rl y app r opnate 10 th at they we re t ypical of the kind o f case th ey ar e ca ll ed u p on co n stan tl y to d eal W:lth; th e scen e 1n th e L aw Co u rts p resen ted the dl s tress lO g sp ectacl e o f a mo tor acc.i d ent, whil st a n adjoini ng ro o m was t emporari ly co n ver t ed i nto a seasi d e

First Aid p os t, w h er e ur sing tea m s a tte n de d a case for s upp ose d inj uri es r eceive d in falling fro m some rocks int o a ba thin g p ool

The Brig ad e Surgeo ns w h o adj udi ca ted were :-Dr. D. Samuel (Skew en ), D r. G L. Pierce (P enrhi wcei b er ), Dr. S. T. Turn er (Bar goe d), D r. B. V in ter ( 10nmo u lh), Dr. A . L R ober t so n (Tre harri s), D r. R Thomas Dr. T. \X 'ill iams (Cilf) ny d d); and the followm g w e re t he ad j ud ge d positions o f the t eams with the mark s ob ta in ed :-

f EN

Tea m. Cm/re. 11fark..f ·

Ca rdiff Cit y P ol ic e City o f ardiff

Llan ell y Carma rth enshir e 433 Ffald a u In stitu te an d

Garw Glamorgan County P 5

A ber till er y I on m ou t hs hir e 37 8 t ew por t (Mo n) Borough of -: ewpo r t 3 74

Cefn Cri b b wr G larnorgan Cou nt y 36z t

T r eh a rri s Borough of Merth yr

Br ynh yfr yd Tydli l 34 9t Borough of wa n sea 319

T ylorst o wn B oroug h o fRh o ndd a 3 1 4

Cw marnan A ber d a r e 3 1 0

\X'O\\E T Team. Centre. Jlark,s.

Ca rdi ff E m er ge nc y City of ar di ff 2 7 8

K enfig I Iill .. G lamorga n Coun ty 2 I 8

A bercyn o n A b er d are 2 15

T h e pr e entati o n o f tr ophies an d pri zes was p erform ed by the Lord Ma yo r of Ca r diff (A ld erm an e. \V Melhu ish), w ho con g r a tul ated the Cardiff Cit y P ol ic e and Car di ff E m erg: ncy :t:'Ju rs in g o n th e We lsh Briga d e ChamplOn shlp tr ophie s, an d WIsh e d th em similar success i n the Final Brig ad e Co mp e titi ons t o b e h eld in L ondo n o n June 10.

The Hon. J o hn H. Bruce (P r incip al ecretar), and Co mmis sion er f or Wal es) pres id ed at t h e cer em o n y, 'uppO rted b y th e H o n. Mr s. Br uc e, Ald erman W. H P eth ybndge, Mr. A. G . E. J. Fudge (D epu ty Co mmi ss io n er f o r W:al : s), Mr. R. Wil son Bartl ett, Mr E. D. Jo n es (ComCarmarthen shire Centr e) and Mrs J o n e) CaptaJn T. E Richard s (C o mmi ssion er, B o r o ug h of Rhondda Cen t r e), Captain F P. R o b ath an, i.e. (Cent re Sub-Commis sio ner, Glamor ga n County Centre) , M r. Lemuel Jon es (Sub - Commi s ione r, Gl am o r g an Co unty Centre), Mr. George P ay n e (Sub -Co mmissioner, Boro u g h of R hondda Centre), Staff Offic er s J. J. P epp erell (Cardiff ), B. E. Maberly (Cardiff), T. J. Williams (Llanell y), G. Rowla nd s (Newport), G . H . Nelms (Pontypool ), A . J.

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W E LL cu t D r esses and Aprons, ent ir e y hand cut and finished in our m.,-n workrooms, conforming in every detail to the regulations, are obtainable from Garrould the official outfitter o the St. J ohn Ambulance Brigade 'who hold i n their stock rooms a permanent stock of Dresses all sorted into thei r eight selected stock sizes and scores of Aprons and Caps, etc., all ready for immediate wear and all obtainable by

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If, hO\\ ever, the uniform reg uired is not one of these stock sizes, our workrooms can usuaLly supply within a few days EYen' effort is made by our post service department to ensure that last minute orders are receh'ed in time for Inspections -telegram s t ating full particulars and sizes receiYe im mediate attention.

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Es m o nd (B ri t on Ferry), \Y/. Hani (Brithdir), La d y Staff O ffi cer Miss B. P rice (Llanelly), Corps Su peri nten d ent F. I elms (P ontypool), Corps O fficers J. Barber (I ewport), u brey R ees (Treharris), Corps Secretary J. G ibbs ( bertillery) , D ivi ional Superintendents T. Beeks (Crumli n), F. Cockram (Abertillery) , G !iller (Cardiff), \\ ' Cotter (Cardiff) , Lady Superintendent I rs. elms, Lady Ambulance O fficers !iss E Harries (Llanelly), Mrs. \Villiams (P ontypool), :lVliss R. urton (Cardiff), Mr. \V. 1ab on Abraham (Brigade Secretary).

BRECKN O C K SHI R E CE T R E R apid strides are being made in the County of B recknock following the appointment of Lieut.-Colonel C. G. ColeHamilton, C.M.G., D. S.O , to the office of Commissioner. A new D ivision has been raised in the town of Brecon, where it is desired to start a Medical Comforts Depot; at Cri c khowell and Clydach classes have been formed wi th a view to the registration of new D ivisions, and in t eres t created at B uilth and Llanwrtyd are likely to res ul t in new units in those places. There is ample scope for widespread expansion in the county, which has only one Nursing D ivision at Bwlch and senior ambulance units at Abercrave, Penrhos and Y stradgynlais.

CA R MA R THE SHIRE CE TRE.

Co}.nnssIO ER FOR \WALES AT LLA ELLY.

O n Friday, May 6, the Commissioner for \'<'1 ales, the Hon John H. Bruce, attended by County Commissioner Mr. E. D Jones, Sub-Commissioner D r. S Williams and Staff O fficers Mr. T J. Williams, 1iss M. Brodie and Miss B P rice, inspected the Llanelly Ambulance and 1 u rsing D ivisions and Cadets and the newly-formed Pwll Divis ion at the Scouts' Hall, Llanelly Mter the inspection the men and nurses marched to their headquarters where the Commissioner gave an inspiring address and distributed the awards gained in the recent examination of the Nursing D ivision, viZ" 2.1 labels, 10 medallions and 16 certifica t es.

Lady Superintendent Miss Etty Rees presided, and a presentation was made to Mrs. James upon the occasion of her marriage, whilst D r. Sydney Williams received his ':::ertificate of appointment as an Honorary Life fember of the P riory from Mr . Bruce, who referred in terms of high praise to the great voluntary service rendered by the d octor to the O rder.

A resume of the year's work was submitted by D ivisional Secret ary Miss Evelyn Harries, and at the conclusion of th e meeting a vote of thanks to the Commissioner for Wales was propose d by D r Sydney Williams, seconded by Miss B rodie, and carried with much enthusiasm. A programme of dancing afterwards brought a very happy fun ction to a close.

I NTER-COLLIERY AMBULANCE CO)"IPETlTIONS.

A high standard of ambulance work amongst colliery teams in West Wales was revealed at the annual comp etitions for the amalgamate d anthracite groups of co llieries, stage d at the Central Schools, Ammanford, before a large assemb l y of interested onlookers, on Sat u r d ay, April 2. 3

T he eighteen teams who appeared in the final contests ha d alrea dy won their way through a series of eliminating competitions in the western, middle and eastern groups of c ollieries concerned Their work in both t heory and practice was characterised as excellent by the adjudicators, D r A. W Andersoll (O gmore Vale), D r. Edgar Ll ewellyn (Cardiff) and Dr . J. G. Morgan (Cly d ach) .

In the open class, the challenge shie ld carried off by Ammanfor d , who gained 217 marks; East Pit were second with 206 marks, and ew D ynant third with 205 marks. Yniscedwyn were awarded 191 marks, Cross Hands and Ystradgynlais For best individual work in this class, Mr . J. D . .J ones, Captain of Y ni cedwyn team, gained the award.

11r. D Farr Davies, general manager of the Amalgamated Anthracite Collieries, distributed the trophies and cash prizes which were given by his company, and said they were very keen on providing the best ambulance treatment possible to men who unfortunately sustained accidents in the mine.

,1r. G. Roblings (Ystradgwynlais) presided at the competitions, supported b) fr. J. icholas (Tumble) and other officials of the company, while the organi ing work was capably done by Captain J\. E. Edwards (Cross Hands).

GLAMORG1\ COCNTY CE TRE.

PUBLIC MEETI 'G AT Po TYPRTDD.

A large gathering of ambulance workers and others in the P ontypridd ub -District, a, sembled at the New To'wn Hall, Pontypridd, was addressed on Sunday, \pril 24, by the P rincipal ecretary and Commissioner for W'al s. Captain .A rthur eaton ( ub-Commissioner) presided, supported by the Hon. frs. John Bruce, Colonel Gerald T. Bruce, Mr. J. Coleson Jones, 11.B.E. (Chairman, Pontypridd Di trict Council), Ir. Robert Roper, lr. 11. Leonard Porcher (Town Clerk), Dr. and Irs. Tudor \,(liLliams (Divisional urgeon and Lady Di\ isional uperintendent respecti\ ely of the ilfynydd ursing Division), Dr. 10rgan Rees, Dr. Gwyn E\an, 1frs. B M. Lewis, Colonel Idwal Jones and l1rs. Jones (Assistant Commandant, Pontypridd Red Cros

During a most interesting speech, the Hon. John Bruce explained the need for fully qualified first-aid men in order to minimise a far as possible the effect of the increasing number of accident and stressed the valuable training afforded by the t. John ,\mbulance Brigade to boys and girls during periods of enforced idleness due to unemployment, which was a lamentable feature of present-day life.

Proposing a yote of thanks to the speaker, Colonel Idwal Jones said he was worthily carrying on the fine tradition of public service which he had inherited from his father, the late Lord Aberdarc.

R eplying to the motion, the I Ion. John Bruce said that ambulance workers in Pontypridd had a real live wire in Captain Seaton as ub-Commissioner, and headquarters were looking forward to big things from the district, which was a very important one. olos were rendered during the evening by Madam Blodwen Edwards, Mr. Emlyn Jones, and Mr. \'(1. Dixon, the accompaniments being played by Miss Cicely 1. Jones. i\ recitation was given by Mr. Gwyn Williams.

V.A.D. PROGRESS.

As a result of the efforts made by Mrs. Tudor Williams (Lady Superintendent of the Cilfynydd ursing D ivision) the Voluntary Aid D etachment formerly known as the Cwm V.A D. has been revived and, supplemented by members of the Cilfynydd and Pontypridd Divisions is likely to become a progressive unit. Mrs Tudor Williams has accepted office as Commandant, and the D etachment was officially inspected by an officer appointed by the Chester Command on Sunday, May 8

SAFETY AND CARE OF MEN

The HANLEY SAFETY-BEL T applIances are used to Prevent. Injury (Fig FS CR) to men at 39 Trades

The HANLEY FLEXIBLE ·trdcher HI 0 IS ugcd for ca r e of i\[en

PRESENTATION TO TAIRGWAITH ME1-1BER '.

Speaking at Tairgwaith on Thursday, April 7, Major WI. Owen Evans, I.B.E. (Sub-Commissioner of the Pontardawe ub-District), paid a warm tribute to Tairgwaith and District Ambulance Division on their long and active record of service.

The occasion was the annual presentation of awards, which was witnessed by a large gathering assembled at ebo Chapel. The Division attended in uniform in charge of Superintendent T. H. Palmer and Ambulance Officer Emrys Davies, and a fine unit of Cadets presented a particularly smart appearance.

The Sub-Commissioner handed warrants of appointment to Mr. Clifford Humphies (colliery agent), as President; to Messrs. D. G. Price, D. P. Rees and David Morgan, as Hon. Vice-Presidents; Divisional Superintendent T. H. Palmer, Ambulance Officer Emrys Davies, Cadet Officer Edwin Davies, Sergeant Llewellyn A. Jones, Corporals J enkln M. Llewellyn and Charles Smallman, Divisional Treasurer Kenneth Powell and Storekeeper D. \X1ilfred Bizby. A musical evening was afterwards enjoyed by all present.

LLANGEINOR DIVISION.

Members of the Llangeinor Ambulance Division met at the local school on May 2 for the annual social and presentation of awards. In the absence of the Corps Superintendent (Major H. H. Johnson), Mr. Shad Williams presided, supported by Divisional Surgeon E. J. Williams, Divisional Superintendent T. J. Griffiths, Ambulance Officer W. T. Andrews and Divisional Secretary S. Davies. The Chairman referred to the good work carried out by the Division, which he encouraged them to continue; and thanked the local ladies for the help given to the Brigade. It was announced that the cup presented to the Divi sion for open competition amongst ambulance teams in the Glamorgan Centre by the Earl of Dunraven would be competed for at the Pontycymmer Ambulance Hall on Saturday, July 30, when they hoped to have a big entry.

MO MOUTHSHIRE CE TRE.

The Commissioner for Wales was given an enthusiastic welcome by officers and members of the Ambulance, ursing and Cadet Divisions at a joint meeting of the Pontypool and A von Llwyd Ambulance Corps held in the spacious Pontypool Ambulance Hall on Saturday, April 16.

Captain S. T. Beard, O.B.E., to whose long and devoted service Mr. Bruce paid a warm tribute, presided and presented Service Badges to officers and members. Miss V. Lovett (Assistant Secretary of the Priory) handed First Aid Certificates to the ursing members and made a special appeal to the two Corps to augment their nursing strength. In handing efficiency awards to the Cadets, Mr. W. Mabon Abraham, the Brigade Secretary, expressed the hope that the new recruits would be equipped with uniforms towards which the grant the Commissioner for Wales had been successful in obtaining from the Pilgrim Trust placed the Priory in a position to give the Division two-thirds of the cost.

Corps Superintendent F. elms gave a summary of the position of the Pontypool Corps, which was an excellent record of progress, and showed the present strength to be over four hundred.

The Hon. John Bruce, who presented bars to the Long Service Medals of Corps Secretary S. H. Mogford and Superintendent E. Webster, gave a comprehensive

address on the development of Ambulance work in \X!ales, pointing out the need of a trained body of men and women to deal with the emergencies that arise in an age of ever-growing complexity, size and speed of machinery and increasing rapidity of transport.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

\'«ELL DONE, CARDIFF!

The Commissioner for CardifF (Mt. James A. Wilson, O.B.E., Chief Constable) may well be proud of the dual honours won by Cardiff teams in winning the Ambulance and ursing Championship trophies for the Welsh Brigade; and \X/ales now looks to the Cardiff City Police team to bring the coveted "Dewar" Shield, and to the Cardiff Emergency ursing team to win the "Perrot" Cup. The Cardiff Police Division was only regi tered last year, following the appointment of the Chief Constable as Commissioner, and they bear an excellent record of success since their entry into competition work. From January, 1930, they have won the" Devereux" Cup in the o. 8 District Police Ambulance Competition in two successive years, and secured first or second place on ten occasions.

FIRST AID ERVICE RECOG 1 ED.

The Ambulance Committee of the Order, on the recommendation of the Priory for Wales, awarded it Meritorious First Aid Certificate to Private James idne y Rose, of the Cardiff Emergency Division, in recognition of the first aid rendered on the occasion of an accident in the motorship A rgus while lying in the Roath Dock on September 12. last .

The details of the services are a follows:\X/hen the motorship Argus was preparing for sea, George McDarrett became entangled in the winch on board and his left arm was torn completely out of the shoulder joint. A rubber tourniquet was applied under the axillar, crossed on top of the shoulder close again t the neck, twisted as tightly as possible, and kept in that position by Private Rose until the case was handed over to the hospital, which took about 40 minutes. The transport was carried out under very difficult circumstance, inasmuch as he could not release any pressure on the tourniquet and therefore had to lie with the patient on the stretcher, which was lifted by an electric crane to the ambulance car on the dock side. The doctor who received the case at the hospital has stated that the treatment was at least instrumental in preventing profuse haemorrhage; and that few people in such emergency would have tried what at first sight seemed a hopeless manoeuvre.

NEWS I BRIEF.

The enthusiastic Secretary of the Fishguard and Goodwick G.\X7.R. Ambulance Class (Mr. G. H. Pointer) is training a class of 52 boys, whom it is proposed to equip, with the aid of a share from the Pilgrim Trust Grant, as a unit of the Brigade; and there is every prospect of a senior unit being raised as soon as the necessary funds can be found.

The Principal Secretary received a cheque for one guinea from Mrs. L. A. Pugh, of Garfield, Aberdare, " in grateful recognition of the first aid service rendered by Mr. Abraham, a member of the DufFryn Aman Division," to her husband, who was knocked down in a street accident. Such practical gratitude is very welcome in these days when so much is expected of the black and white uniform for nothing.

THE JOURNAL OF THE VENERABLE ORDER OF THE

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CONTE T

Editorial.

The History of A mbulance Competitions \nnual Commemoration Service \nnual Competitions, 193L .

The " " and ': Perro tt" Final Competitions Lady \"\< 11l1l1gdon BUIlding Our Guinea" Problems" Competition " .C.F."

Questions and Answers

The Ideal First ider Inter-Railway \mbulance Competition Talks on First Aid and Competition Work Brigade Overseas Priory for \'\1ales

CllA CERY OF TlIE ORDER, T. JOIl . GATE, LOl'mo", E.C.

JII(y, 1932·

THE At CKLA D RIOT.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade in New Zealand has once again to meet an emergency call of more than usual senousness-this time in connection with the disturbances which took place at uckland on April 14 and 15 this year.

As is now well known, the outbreak of lawlessne s started on the evening of April 14, when, following a demonstration by the unemployed, the crowds became <?ut of hand.and the breaking of shop windows, the 100tJ.ng of the1r contents and fightino- with the police became general. A Naval detachment was sent to the help of the police, who were hopelessly

outnumbered, and before order was re s t o red late at night many severe conflicts took place.

The members of the uckland Diyisi o n o f the Brigade were at their Headquarters in Rutland treet at a Lecture when news of the rioting reached them. Urgent messages were at once sent out to o the r Divisions, and in a very short time over 100 member s were on duty, dra\.\-n mo tlv from the Auckland ati.onal Eps<?m and Onehun g a DiYision s .' TheIr despatch 1n gett1ng to the scene of the riot and their subsequent treatment of the injured w as afterwards described by the J 111Ckialld Star as « s o m e of the finest and fastest first-aid '\vor k ever done i n Auckland." To g ether with members of the Auckland Hospital taff, the members of the Brio- a de treated oyer 200 cases bet\.yeen the hours of 8 p.m. and I p.m. Cases were treated at the Headquarters in Street,. at the two temporary dres in g tati o n which were qU1ckly organised and in the streets themselves, where, althouo-h allowed to mInIster to the injured of both without interference orn e members of the Brigade were hurt bv fl-dno-

From all quarters the highest praise b has been the work of the Brigade, and when, o n the everung of April 15, riots again broke out, the progress of the mbulances was o-reeted with cheer from crowd as a tribute to the plendid 'Nay the orgarusatlOn had carried out the demands made upon it. On the day following the Brigade had 60 men and 16 nurses standing by in case of furth e r trouble, but at the time of o-oino- to press no further d· b b b Istur had been reported as having occurred. \Y/e heart1ly congratulate the members of the Brio-ade in .on splendid service, which brings to nund then excellent work at the time of the terrible earthquake disaster in ew Zealand in February, 193 I, and once again sho'\vs that the mao-nificent traditions of the Order are beino- fully b\ the t. John Ambulance Brigade th Dominio; of New Zealand.

HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM

The Histor y of Ambulance Comp etitions

From their Origin to the First Detailed heets

By N. CORBET FLETCHER, lvLA., M.B., LR.C.S., L.R.C.P., ssistant Surgeon-in-Chief, St. John Ambulance Brigade.

Competitions have occupied a prominent place in ambulance trainincr ince the earliest days of the St. John Ambulance Association. In fact, the Association \vas the pioneer of such instruction; and, as it standardised the science of First Aid, so it introduced and standardised the conduct of competitions.

Competitions are a valuable asset in ambulance training, because they teach while they test; and most of those who, as judges or contestants, have had experience of competitions, will agree that it is a poor contest from which each and all fail to learn some lesson on First Aid. Some may be surprised at any inclusion of surgeons with competitors in this connection. Yet I only state facts; because First Aid, e,en to-day, is not included in the meclical curriculum. Surgeons, therefore, share with competitors the need not only to learn First Aid in order that they may teach it, but also to learn how its demonstration, as in actual practice, may be put to the test in competition.

In the early days there was considerable opposition to competitions, as there was to drill and uniform. Indeed, the Brigade, owing to differences on these very questions, almost went into voluntary liquidation, and it was only saved at the famous Conference of Officers, held at orthampton in 1895, by the foresight, tact and eloquence of some of its members, chief among whom was W. J. Church Brasier. Further, competitors who specialised in this section of First Aid, and frequently attained high positions in the final lists, were frequently called" pot-hunters," because, it was claimed, they obtained no benefit except the trophies which were awarded to the winning teams and inclividuals.

Clearly, those in opposition failed to realise that a properly conducted competition affords the equivalent of the practical experience which senior medical students acquire when they undergo their hospital training, and, as it is popularly called, "walk the hospitals." In no other way can this instruction be imparted except on rare occasions, when, the public duty being prolonged, as in Open-Space Duty on Bank Holidays, the Bri gade Surgeon seizes his opportunity and demonstrates cases actually under treatment at the station.

Here, again, there may be opposition; and I well remember the day when a short-sighted N.C.O. complained to the Divisional Superintendent that, by doing this, I was preventing the men from getting on with their work! The latter, however, replied that I knew what I was doing, and would not jeopardise the interests of the patients; that all the members on duty were gaining valuable knowledge; and that tills, being based on actual cases, would impress itself 17 2

on their memories in a manner which a whole hour 's lecture would fail t o do

In this article 1 propose t o trace the origin of Competitions from the earliest days of the Association up to the development of the first d etailed marking sheets in 19°9, and to show how these contests arose, and how they have been developed as a means of training students in methods of handling patient in actual emerge nci es. To this end, I shall amplify dates and facts which may be found in The HistOJY oj the St. John A/II/JII/allce : l nociatioll, which I compiled.

The A sociation began it work in 1877; and the story of its rapid spread of the gospel of humanitarianism, from the Erst course of lectures by Dr. Peter Shepherd onwards, reads like a fairy-tale. As part of its propaganda, the A sociation in 188o appointed as Organising Commissioner, urgeon- Iajor George Allan Hulton, a retired Army officer. Year after year, from this date until his retirement in 1906, Dr. Hulton conducted crusades, which con isted of lectures on and demonstrations of First Aid among miners and railwaymen in the fidlands and orthern Counties.

From the earliest days of hi mission, Dr. Hulton arranged among certiEcated pupil of the Association the formation of local Ambulance Corps, with a view to maintaining their interest in the work and their knowledge of First Aid. Indeed, it would appear that in those far-off times, Dr. Hulton devised competition as a means of inculcating team work in these newly formed Corps. At any rate, Dr. Heaton Howard (\'vho was one of the early stalwarts of the Brigade, and, incidentally, the first meclical correspondent to an ambulance journal) afterwards published in Firs! Aid an article in which he divided competitions into two classes: (1) Orthodox, namely, those which, based on military ideas, were useful to the Brigade as trainin g in discipline and in team combination; and (2) Reali stic, namely, those which fostered the training of individuals in the principles of First Aid.

The St. John'S Ambulance Brigade dates from 1887 and takes its name from the resolution in which is recorded the decision of the Central Executive Committee that the various Corps and Divisions of the Association (which, started by Dr. Hulton, were then being formed up and down the country) should be banded together as a Brigade. The adoption of this new title was most unfortunate. In time it gave rise to the false impression that the Association is the teaching section and the Brigade the practising section of the work, whereas, in fact, the Association is the combination of both sections.

(To be continued.)

0:0

Annual Commemoration Service.

The Annual Commemoration Service took place on June 24, t. J ohn's Day. Immediately before the service the new chair and Prie Dieu recently presented to the Order for the use in the church were consecrated by the Bishop of Gibraltar. They are, respectively, the gifts of 1i s Garford and 11'. Engleheart. At the conclusion of this short service the G rand Prior at once took his seat in the chair, which was placed in the centre of the chancel, Llst below the altar, and took ceremony of officially cc receiving" five newly-promoted I""::nights of J Llslice. This ceremony was last carried out in the Chapter Hall in 1930, at the General \ sse ITlbly, but in future \\·i11 be carried out in the church.

The ommemoration en icc follo\,"ed thi s and was on the customary lines.

This year the order of the return procession from the Church to t. John'S Gale wa s reversed, and the Grand Prior and the Executive Officers \'valked immediately behind the choir, in front of ChapterGeneral.

The General j\sscmbly was held immediately after this in the Chapter J !all, hut in the interval, durin g \vhich the C; rand Prior t'c ts in the Library, the donors of gifts to the Church \\ ere prescnted to Ilis Royal llighness. These were '\lis Garford, Ir. Engleheart, 1\11'. and Mrs. Repton, who have giyen a sih'er chalice and alms clish, and l1iss Rideout, \'",ho, \\'ith the help of her friend , ha, given a number of kneeling cushions embroidered \vith the cross.

The General l \ssembly follo\ved in the Chaptcr Hall, which was, as usual, crowded by members of the Order and greatly interested in the reports, which \vere made by the different Executive Officers and officials of the Order. After these had been read, the G rand Prior commented on them and congratulated those concerned upon another year of successful work and de elopment.

The Centenary Filn1.

The Centenary Film has be 11 booked as follows :-

June 25 (one day)-Tunbridge W'e lls.

June 27 (one week) - The Coliseum, Gorlestonon-Sea.

July 18 (one week) - Guildford.

July 2 (one week) - The inema, Crawley, Sussex.

We are requested to state that thi Elm. is of the 16-millimetre type.

De vonshire Nursing Cadets.

The First l\id and Competition open to the St. John Ambulance "u rsi ng Cadets in Devonshire took place at Paignton on Wednesday, June 1. The contest was in charge of Lady County Officer Mrs. R. Balsdon (Devon County Staff), with Lady Superintendent Miss Whitehead (Pai gn ton D ivision) as secretary.

Judges were : Team, Dr. T. Wood; After-Care, the Assistant Matron of the Torbay Hospital; Individual ability, Dr. wIuriel :M orris, O.B.E.; Bed -maki ng, the Matron of the Pai gn ton Hospital.

Results: 1st (winners of the «Davey" Cup, also the «llasting "Cup for Bed-:1\Iaking), herwell ursing Cadets (Cap tain, 1I1s5 F. Gascoyne, the 1isscs Thorning, Packer and Palmer); 2nd, Friary u [sing Cadets; 3rd, Ford . uJ'sing Cadets; 4th, Exeter ur ing Cadets.

The cups and prizes ",'e re distributed by '\Irs. tobart, O.B.E., Dam e of Grace of the Order of r. John of Jerusalem. .. \m ongst the large ga th ering was :1\lrs. Demetriadi, Divi sional President, Paignton. V.A.D. Inspection.

The County Controller, Br igadier-General W andy, of York, and the \,\ ' ar Office Represent atiye, .\fajor \"X'. .\1. Cameron, la t night inspected the officers and members of heffield Voluntary "\id Detachments o. 108 and 190 on Jun e 8. There \yere 55 pre ent, and the inspecting ofEcer said he was exceedingly plea ed with the efficiency of the members and the keenness shown.

Those present included Lady D istrict Officer G. \ hberry, Lady Diyi , ional urgeon Dr. 1. R. Powell , Mrs. :1\[. \,\ 'alJcr (Commandant of '0. 108 Detachment), and j\Iiss .:1\1. \,\ 'ard ( O1'nmandant of "No. 190 Detachm ent).

To tbe Editor, T. JOH" \\[B L,,-'(CF G\ZETTE.

D E. \R IR,-It i the intention of this Di"ision to organise a competition of some description for its m mbers for a trophy pre ented by our Diyisi onal urgeon but are undecided whether to hayc it for or team work, so I should be \'ery pleased to receive the experience of our Brigade Diyis ions \\ ho are accustomed to organise such eyent'.

I remain, yours sincerely, LEO"" \'RD GrBBEs, .l \mb ulance Officer, Leicester Co-operati,'e .. \mbulance Di"ision.

ANALYSIS OF RESULTS-(Continued).

Annual Competitions, 193 2 .

Onder the direction of THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER, MAJOR-GENERAL SIR JOHN DUNCAN, K.C.B., C.M.G , C.V.O ., D.S.O.

Assisted by THE SECRETARY OF THE BRIGADE, MAJOR P. G. DARVIL-SMITH, C.B.E.

J U DGES CmnIITTEE: (Blue Armlet)

Chairman: Colonel C. 1. Ellis, C.M.G., C.1L, T .D., M.D., A.M.S. (T. ) , Surgeon-in-Chief.

l11elllbers: N. Corbet Fletcher, M.A., 1-LB., B.Cmr., 1v1.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Assistant Surgeonin-Chief; Major J. F. C. Hossack, F.R.C.S. (Commissioner, No. 10 District) ; A. B. McMaster, M.D., D.P.H. (District Surgeon, No. 8 (Duke of Connaught ' s) District); W. G. Verniquet, M.B., Ch.B. (Divisional Surgeon, o. 9 District); H. A. Dunlop, LB., B.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Divisional Surgeon, No. (Prince of Wales's ) District) .

Co mp etition H. J. Wri gglesworth.

JUDGES: (Blue A rmlet)

" DE\.V A R " CHA L LE G E SHIELD. "S YM ONS ECCLES" CH"\.LLEK GE C U P AN D "TRI1fBLE" TROPHY COMPETITIO T

I ndividual and Dual Practical T ests with Viva Vo ce : J. c. de H. Clayre, M.R.C.S. (Corps Surg eon, No. 2. District) ;. H. W. Horan, M .B., B.S. (County Surgeon, o. 5 Di strict) ; J. E. Kin g , M.B., Ch.B. (Divisional Surg eon, o 5 District)

Team Test: Captain F. E. Bendix, M.R.C.S , L.R.C.P. (County Surgeon, No. (Prince of Wales'S) District) .

UniforlJls: W. E. Audland, M.B.E., M.R.C. . (County Commissioner, County of Oxford, No. 2. District); John S. Cox (County Commissioner, County of Somerset, No. 2. District).

THE "PERROTT" CHALLE GE SIlI E LD, " CORB E T FLE TCHER "-\ND " CIIAL1IER "TROPHIE S A ND "THE LADY 1-10L TGARRET" C U P.

Individffal and Dual Practical T ests 1j)ith l / iva Voce : (First Aid) Colonel C. H. S. Redmond, 11. C. , Ch.B. (Corps Superintendent and Surgeon, NO.4 District) ; (Home ursing) fiss Merry (Tutor Sister, Universit y College Hospital); Bed-makin g) Miss 1. S. Co chrane, R.R.C. (Matron, Charing Cro ss Hospital )

T eam T es t: (First Aid) A. L Pollock, 1L\., j\1.B., Ch.B. (County Sur geon, o. 8 (Duke of Connau g ht's) Di strict) ; (Home Nursin g) Miss E. R. Collins, R.R.C. (Principal Matron, Q.A.I.11.N.S. )

Uniforms: Mrs. C. Falwasser (Lady District Superintendent, No. 8 (Duke of Connau g ht' s) District) ; Miss C. Curtis (Lady District Officer, o. (Prince of Wales'S) District).

A ALYSIS OF TESTS. Brigade Finals, June

" P errott Shie ld Team gain ing hi ghest ma rk s. v'estgateo n -Sea.

" D r. Corbet Fletchcr ,. Trophy Team ga ining secon d h ghest marks. Temp le.

\ \£B U L \N CE S I::..CTIO N. l\l\ :-.. ,\1 ARKS, 497.

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TROPHI E S

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" S nraN ECCLES" C H ALf F GF. \\ nne l'S C UP " T RO PII Y \\ inners D ISTRICT \l AR K. S 4 368 359 10 327 W a l es 319 6 314 3 1 3 2 30 7 300 9 286 rewe. 279 2 64 Distr ict O. 4H ors h am. D is tric t o.

Crewe ( 166 mark s). Di str ict N O.4. 17 5

" C h a l mers" Trophy T eam gaining highest marks in Practical Tests only. \'\·esrgate-on-Sea. " L a d y \

The Dewar and Perrott Final

Competitions.

By N. CORBET FLETCHER, M.A ., M .B , B. Chir., M .R .C. S., L. R. C. P ., Assistant Surgeon-in-Chief, St. John Ambulance B rigade .

The year 1932. is a memorable one in the history o f the Association, b ecause for the first time it has staged and jud ged i t s b ig Finals Competitions w ithout any adverse criticism and to the comple t e satisfaction of competitors and spectators. Indeed, the hi gh standard set this year in the Police Trophy and R ailway Shield Competitions was a direct challeng e to its uniformed section, the B rig ade ; and tho se responsible for the D ewar and Perrott Finals were anxious lest these contests should fail to maintain

the pro ud r eputation fo r reali sm w hich they have enj oyed fo r the past ten year s Their anxi e t y wa s g roundle ss , and the 1932 Brigade Finals w e re an o utstandin g su ccess in s ta g in g , in jud g in g and in o r g ani sation.

The preparation s be g an earl y in the year, wh e n Colonel C. I E lli s, the Sur g eon-in- Chief, selected his Jud ges Committee and hi s Jud g es A fter much lab o ur and correspondence, he appro v ed the tests which had been prepared b y the Committee in activ e co-operatio n with the individual juc1 ge s. Thi s done, Major P Darvil-Smith, the Bri g ad e Secretary, approached our g ood friend, Mr. John Maxwell, of the British Interna t ional Films, and provided details , of the staging re q uired for reproducing the supposed emergencies . T hen our other

frien d , Mr . J osep h Grossman, got b usy in his turn, worke d h a rd for several weeks to present realistic p ic tures, an d perso n all y supervised t he preparation an d t he erection of the set pieces.

O n t he morning of June 9 the work of several months began to take shape when lorries arrived at the Wharncliffe R ooms. The carpenters started to erec t the big sets, and the B rigade e cr e tar y and his staff to make their fina l arrangement s In the evening t he Judges' Committee met th e Jud g es> and, after dinner, set to work to instruct th e actor s and actresses who were to play their parts next da y in the tests. A g ain and ag ain the var i ou emer g encies were re-enacted until all w e re sati sfied and at a lat e hour retired to bed.

Earl y on June 10 all was hustle and bu s tl e ; but at 8 30 t h e jud g es were read y fo r the team s, had

which passed to and fro; but each and a ll realised the n ee d for act ior: when scream s replaced words and the. of a fallIng dresser si g nalled the possibility of InjUry to one or both women

In each Competition the individual te st s w e re ou t in full view of the s pectators, who hourl y Increased In numbers till th e r o oms were comfortably crowded. These w ere a sourc e of con s tant inter es t the emer g encie s bein g vari e d and the scene s var yin g from a kitchen and a co tta g e t o a butcher' s sh o p and a lo v ely co untr y lane

So the day pr o ce ede d, and the team s f6 11 0 w ed ea ch o ther in and out of the co mp e titi o n r oo m s. In th e af tern o on c o mmands we re hea rd at th e entr y t o the h o te l, a nd a s ple nd i d Guard o f H o n o ur w as b y o . Di s tri c t, und er th e co mmand of AS SI stant Co mm issio n er Capt a in W. G oo dl ey \t 4 p. m . I I.R H. Th e Duch ess o f Y o rk th e Co mmanda n t- i n -Chi ef o f u r sin g Di v i si o n s a n? wa s r eceiv ed b y the of Scarb o r o u g h , ub -

Pn o r !he O r d er an d Su J o hn Du ncan, th e Ch ief Co mml sslO n er. A fter i nsp ecting the G uar d of H o n our sh e pr o cee d e d t o th e \"X'i nt e r Ga rd en s w h e re t he Su d elive re d a n address of and of th an ks tor h e r pe rs? n al int er c.s t in th e Briga d e an d i t s w o r k, and th e Chi ef Co mmIssione r ann ou n ce d th e res ults of omp etitio ns. F ina ll y, lI er R oy al H ig hness gr ac lO u sly p r ese nt e d th e , -arious aw ar d s an d ma d e a ch armin g littl e sp eech, whic h b rough t t o an e nd ye t anoth er happ y and s uccess fu l Briga d e D ay.

The "Dewar" Ch alJe n ge hield Comp etition.

I N DI V ID UA L PR\ CT I C.\ L ( \\ ITH O RAL.)

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be en segregated, th e stew ard s had ta ken th ei r pos ts in th e co mp e titi o n and waitin g r oo m s and i n th e co rridor s, and th e spectat o rs w ere b egi nn i n g to arri ve

For the t eam t es t of th e D ewar th ere wa s e rect ed the scaffo ldin g of a half-built hou se , and the co mpeting teams actuall y sa w a carp ent e r fall from a ladder and sustain se ri o u s injur y . Later, th ey di sco v er ed the pr ese nc e o f a snak e Th is left it s m ark o n the competitor wh o did n o t tak e du e precautio n s for his own protection In this and eve r y o th e r t es t the v ariou s injuries wer e r eali sticall y r e pr o du ce d on all the patients.

For the team test of the Perrott ther e wa s a tworoomed cottag e in which two women were quarrellin g. T he team s outside th e cottag e heard th e hi g h word s

Basi n H o wa er. Bak ing sod a Pill ows Blank ets . H ot-water b ot d cs.

Co ffee Small t ea-po t o r feed ing c u p. I a vers ack-co m p lete.

D eTA ILS O F TEST. "\fax. ;,\larks. L nnT, 1 2

Tu rn off he gas: open he w ind ow.

Speak to J5i rl. (She ollJtt crs and IS conscious.) E n cou rag.m g word s t o hcr (!) and to m istress n) .. ..

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O rFICL R O R N.C. O ]1\ Cl \ RGE.

\ comes d own in the early mornine; w ith her alarm clock In her lett hand, and puts it ()n the floo r of kirchen he strikes march , turns un t he gas couker to light it. The match l{oes out. a match. '\ hen she gets her th ird and It, there IS an explosion that her flying She falls kr:eel ln g on r he clock face, and cuts her left knee ba dl y. T he exp lOS ion face ar:d right han d There is a srrong smell c)f gas. J Ier mistress ,In a pani c ca ll s you. 't ou take vour equipmenr and go to her hel p. Treat the case. -

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'\ mai d in g rey morning dress

\ fa ked b li ster on her l ef c hee k

lI er fa ce co oured recl to look scorc hed

lI er e): el as hes a nd hair powd ered li g h rlv at t he t ps to rC cmb le hu rn h a ir.

good ra n sverse gapi ng wou nd to be b uil t across th e front and o f t h e cl a r k b lood copio us ly, w it h tr ick li ng h nes dow n t he sh tn. _ .

Scorc hed ha nd-( ri ght) fake d to resemb le this condition.

T h e m is tre gas coo ker.

So fa.

J\l arm clo ck fa ce b rok en

W o rkin g m o del o f wi nd o w - to open

b Bits of g lass (celluloi d ) clippeJ in bi ts a nd scatte red on rloor.

It s tuck 10 th e wound , broo m o r bru sh.

\\ hlle up digita pressure on \\ ound

foot and ,, ound

R e move dIgital pressure and ask is hremorrhage controlled -faid y \.yelJ-(} -es)

Rep ace finger and ask mistress to apply bandage be tween heart and \\ ound Is controlled now? (} -(:s) : :

>\.pply pad of hnt, wool and bandage firmlv.

Pad back splint 0 ) and it tv Fasten on with \.\'O bandagcs (4) one above knee one below (!) Loosen tight bandages abo\'e and below " -Qund Is hremorrhage still cont rolled? O-es)

J udge says patient feels faint.

Feel ,Pulse in \nist 0). Is r feeble 0 ). (l-es ) Feel skll1 m. Is It cold and damp? 0) (} -es)

P lace b anket on sofa Help patient on to it (1)

Head l?\y et). .un d er both legs m . . . ,-\.sk nus tres to bnng basm Hot wate r Hot "\I.'a te r CD- Bicarbonate of soda (D. Hot coffee 0 ), and small tea-pot ( ). Three blanket (D. O ne tea-cup 0 )

Test bottles (.I) and place bctween thighs CD and under PIts (D. .....sk mIstress to gi\e her, with feeding-cup or small tea-pot, tea or coffee CO\-C[ up \yi rh blankets _ . : . .

Pour \\'0 pims of blood-h<;>t " atcr into a ( 4 : ) dessen-sIJoonfu.ls of bakmg oda CD, remo\"e a cup-ful (.\) I lace hand In baSIn and kaye it thereTear scrip of plain lim 0), oak them in cup ( \) ., \pply r'hem to face (t), lea\ e for nose CD '

Take care not ro break blister

Do not co\.er up 0 ) Soak occasionalh as required fro m thecupO)

Rcpeat proccss \Ylth hand _ sk ,,-ho i; your' doeror' ?

(Dr. IllIi/h, 10, Broll'lI Strt'ef. ) (.t)Have YOLl a 'phone? ( Yo ) .paper (D, and pencil m .. .. . _

\\ Th.e ma Id at St. John's COttage has scorched hcr tace an d right hand and cur her left knee badly. I ha, c - controlled the hremorrhage ancl done first aid Plea e come as soon as convenient" Lxamine knee. ls s(iil' ? (j-es) :: Total..

t? R \L QUE (TnIE LnnT, 3 1Irxs )

\\ hat sort ot bleeding was it? (JfoJ·t{y mlO/lS )

\\ hy do \OU say o? Co lour dark red not spourine C.l) " but a welling lip of dark blood (t) -.:

\\ ?y shOt. ld put on a back splint? Bccause if the limb IS bent will cause the wo u nd to (1) and brinO' on the blee ui ng again (t) .'.

\\, hy n.ot snip thc bleb o n the face? H I d o i SCptlC -I-

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Max. Marks.

\'Vhy should yo u give coffee? Because the pulse was feeble and coffee is a stimulant

Is there not danger of the bleeding recommen<:illg if. give stimulants? Yes, but the bandages are In posmon ready to be tightened up if it does.

W hat was the temperature of the 'water? (BodJ, heat)

\X hat do you propose to do now? (Wait till .or. Smith comes (t), watching for haremorrhage should It recur (t)

Total of Practical

GRAND TOTAL 8 42

The "Perrott" Challenge Shield Competition.

I DIVIDUAL PRACTICAL HO IE NURSI lG. \X'ITH ORAL TEST.

TnfE LI1HT, 15 1iNUTES. \'1\ ARNI>l"G AT 10. SISTER No. I.

CARD OF J>l"STRUCTIONS.

You live alone in a flat wim one maid, and your u -yea r old nephew is spending his holidays with you.

To-dav he has been feeling out of sorts and on your lflstructlonS he has spent the day in bed. Late in the your teUs ):ou that he is calling you because he feels very Ill, and that he IS shaklOg and trembling.

STAGING.

Arrange scene as ,,:ith sitting. room attached. Place u-year old boy in bed, clad In PYJamas, and lflStruct rum test to shiver violently, to make his teeth chatter loudly and, If asked, to state that he has a sharp cutting pain in his right side, and to indicate its site.

Telephone instrument, extra blanket and towels, 2 hot-water 2 thermometers (one set at 95 and the other at 103) and all requIsites for making bed and hot fomemation.

Simulate fire in bed-room (or gas ring)

Candidate on emry is instructed to sit down at table (on which there is a telephone) in sitting room, and is handed her card of instructions by a maid dressed to the part.

NOTE FOR JUDGE.

The second thermometer is handed to candidate when she has used the first to record temperature.

Let competitor place kettle on pseudo-fire and let Judge accept statement that kettle is now boiling.

DETAILS OF TEST. Max. i\[arks.

brMEDIATE ACTION.

Prompt (bur not hasty) approach to boy z

Tact and sympathy in words and actions 2

Ask how he feels (Shiver)' down spinc) 2 If in pain (Sharp and ctltling in right chest)

EXA-'IINATION OF NEPHEW.

Decide to take temperature forthwith 2

Check thermometer; dry armpit of boy 2

Bulb in armptt arms to side; hands across chest 2

Leave for twO then read (103 °)

Take pulse at wrist; (full, regular; 120)

Take respiration (35 per minute)

TREADIENT OF RIGOR.

Tactful instructions to maid to assist

To bring blanket and to prepare warm drink z

Immediately wrap boy warmly in

Prepare two hot-water bottles; expel air z

Fill with very hot (flot boiling) water 2

To three-fourths capacity; cover with flannel

Apply to feet and right side of z

Give warm drink and console patient 2

Proceed to telephone and report to doctor 2

Boy ill prolonged rigor; temperature 103°

Suspect inflammation of lungs ."

JUDGE:' Do cto r will come as qUickly as poSSible, and )vanls hot fOlJlentation applied 10 che.rt ."

ApPLICATION OF FO!>fE;'1TATrON.

Collect all requisites at outset

Prepare fomentation at the bedside

Cover basin with a clean

On tOwel place large piece of flannel

Folded several times till suitable size

Pour boiling water on to flannel

Till saturated; roll up in towel

\'Vrin g reversely till flannel quite" dry"

\'V'hen ready, expose the right side of chest

Shake, re-fold and apply flannel to chcst

Cover with jaconet to overlap flannel

Then with cotton-wool to overlap jaconet

Cover all with large towel round body .,

And fasten securely with safety pins

Re-fasten pyjama coat; cover warmly in bed

Neatness and quickness of work done

ORAL QUESTION.

\'Vhat treatment are you taught to adopt for Inflammation? (Text-book, p. 132·)

\'{ hen inflammation not from wound

\X'hich may be at some distance ., Apply cold to contract blood-vessel

And so diminish the blood-supply ., If blood has clotted and blocked vessels

Then use applications of moist heat

If formation of pus actually begun

Apply moist heat to hasten process

To ease pain; and draw pus to surface

Accuracy and quickness of answcr

Panthaki is still your Superintendent, for I know from personal experience the great work which he has done in the interests of the St. John Ambulance Association. In sending this message I offer my best wishes to all the members of the Parsi Ambulance Division, whose future I shall watch with the keenest interest.'

e< Lord Willingdon's acquaintance with Mr. Panthaki and the Parsi Ambulance Djvision goes back further than mine. But I venture to say that he has not had the very special opportunity of seeing the admirable work of which they are capable, which the unfortunate troubles of the last three years in Bomba y City have prm-ided to me.

e< It is less than a month since I had the pleasure of inspecting the Bombay Corps of the t. John l \mbulance Brigade Overseas, and that occasion gave me an

Lady Willingdon Building

for Parsi Ambulance Division Headquarters, Bombay.

t( Lady Willingdon " Building for Parsi Ambulance Diyision Headquarters of the t. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas, Bombay, was open .by His Excellency the Right Honourable Su Fredertck Sykes, Governor of Bombay, on April 19, 1932·

At the outset :Major Nunan read messages of congratulations from Col. J. L. Sleeman, Chief Commissioner for Brigade Overseas, and from the Honourable Sir Henry Moncrieff Smith, Chief Commissioner for the Empire of India.

Dr. Dhanjibhai H. Mehta, the principal donor, then requested His Excellency to declare the building open.

His Excellency, in declaring the building open, said: " Let me commence by reading to you a message which His Excellency the Viceroy has sent to congratulate the Parsi Division upon the opening of their Headquarters. It runs as follows :-

, It is with particular pleasure that I send my warm congratulations to the Parsi Ambulance Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas upon the occasion of the opening of their Headquarters building in Bombay. I have vivid recollections of the splendid work which was so enthusiastically carried on by the members of the Parsi Division when I was Governor of the Province, and I am very happy to think that that enthusiasm and energy has in no way diminished, but rather has tended to increase. r would especially like to mention that it IS a source of great satisfaction to know that Mr.

opportunity of expressing my appreciation of the excellent work that they have done.

" Without any danger of arousing the jealousy of other Divisions, or running the risk of being told that comparison are odious, I think I may at least say that the Parsi Division has fully maintained the high standard set by the Bombay Corps as a whole and has contributed its full share to the reputation which that Corps has earned. Moreover, as It.

Panthaki has said, this Divi ion claims that in numbers at any rate it is the largest Division not only in Bombay, but in the whole of India.

" As your numbers have risen as high as I 10 members and 125 cadets, it is easy to understand the difficulty which your organisation must hav experienced in providjng for the adequate training of such large numbers without headquarters of your own.

1 am exceedingly glad, therefore, that my Government has been able to come to your help and to provide

you with a site for this fine building which it is now my privilege to declare open.

"This project was one in which my predecessor, Sir Leslie Wilson, took the keenest interest. It must have been a source of great regret to him that the work could not be completed in his time, and I am sure he would have been very glad to have been present at to-day's ceremony if that had been possible. The provision of a site, however, would have ayailed nothin g without the energy of those of your members who have devoted their time to collecting the funds necessary to provide this building and without the generous support of those charitably disposed members of your community, among whom I \\'ould particularly mention Dr. Dhanjibhai 1Iehta, who have contributed so handsomely to prm-ide the necessary funds. I am sure our best thank s are due to

them all, and I wish to associate myself ,,"dth the appreciative remarks made by Ir. Panthaki in his address. It is also a matter of congratulation to the Parsi mbulance Division that their work stands so high in public estimation that so many charitably disposed supporter ha\re been \villing to come forward and contribute so substantial a um to provide them with a building for headquarters.

"I would also like to join with :Mr. Panthaki in offering our be t thanks to the architect and contractors who have designed and con tructed 0 suitable a building. It is indeed a matter of congratulation that this Diyision is the first in India to be provided with its own headquarters. I hope the building will be, at once, a memorial of the excellent work done by this Division in the past, and future members always to live up to the high standard that has been set them. 1 have much pleasur in declaring the building open."

Headquarters of the Parsi \mbulance Diyision, 1\: 0. 3 District, India, t. John Ambulance Brigade OYcrseas, openctl by hi Exccllency ir Frederick Sykes, Gm-ernor of Bomb ay, on Saturday, April 9, 1932.

Our GUINEA "PROBLEMS " COMPETITION

Conducted by A. T. LAKIN, M.B.

PROBLEM No 2 . RESULT:

Winning Solution: Ambulance Sister SELINA MIDMORE (53rd Nursing Division). (To whom a cheque for One Guinea has been sent.)

Honourable Mentiolt: Ambulance Officer W. E. TWINHAM (paragon Division, Hull Corps).

Private H M. WARD (Bournville Works Division).

Dr. Lakin's Co mments o n " P rob lems" Comp eti tion N O .2 .

A man tripped over a sleeper in a tram track of a colliery and fell on a rail spike sticking upright in the permanent way. The first-aider expected all sorts of 'severe injuries, but the only injuries were dirty flesh wounds of the chest and arm. This result was surprising, and after an investigation of records concerned with accidents of a similar type, the material for a problem presented itself.

The problem will be deemed by many competitors to be a "catch problem." There are problems in First Aid that necessitate careful and deep concentration, and, to a first-aider who thinks superficially and works by " rule of thumb," all problems whose solution does not appear on the surface and which need careful consideration are promptly designated <C catch problems," as an excuse for their failure to think out a correct solution.

From the solutions received, the majority of the competitors have read the chapter and studied the diagram carefully, and given a long list of every organ and structure within the chest and abdomen, but they have neglected to read a sentence (M/36 / 3), and to feel carefully at their own ribs in the region of the left nipple. If they had done so, the closeness of the ribs, their curvature and elasticity, coupled with the looseness of the skin covering them, and the actual contour of the body would have warned them that the injuries would need special consideration. A definite opinion cannot be formed until all the factors concerned in the case have received full consideration.

There are still a few competitors who cannot understand the simple conditions-surely they are definitely worded-and strict compliance is necessary, since they are essential to ensure that unnecessary work is reduced to a minimum. Please do stick to the simple conditions; it is horrid for me to turn down a good answer simply because they have failed to comply with a simple rule. Take more care in copying out your solution-my work has been a great deal easier this month because of the splendid way the majority of the competitors have sent in their solutions, and I am very thankful-but read the

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solution over carefully before putting on the coupon and enclosing it in the emrelope. "With a forei g n" and "with an internal" were two puzzling thing s that were due to simple carelessness in copying.

In First Aid we cannot afford to be careless; if we are careless in ·small things it is a fair, but not absolute, conclusion that we may be careless in bigger things, and, in our wonderful job, the omission of some small but important point may mean the difference between life and death for our patient. Try and cultivate good habits in everything that you do.

The pleasing part of the competition is the high standard of the solutions submitted; this will be realised by the fact that 76 per cent. of the solutions gained over 65 per cent. of marks, and it will also demonstrate the keenness of the competition, and may induce a little more consideration for me by strict compliance with the rules. There were only four poor solutions, and they were poor because the competitors pitied my ignorance in setting such a simple problem for experienced first-aiders (I feel sure that they passed their first examination last week), and they conveyed their feelings splendidly in their papers, and looked forward to an easily-earned guinea. It was refreshing and I hope these four men will not be discouraged, though I am sorry for their disappoin tment .

Excellent solutions were submitted by Miss E. Molson (Spalding), Miss D. Burridge (Richmond), Divisional Superintendent S. Edwards (London), Superintendent G. A. Enderby (Boston).

Honourable Mention must be given to Ambulance Officer W. E. Twinham (Hull) and Private H. M. Ward (Bournville) and the winning solution was sent in by Ambulance Sister Selina Midmore (53 rd Division) .

THE WINNING SOLUTION.

Irijuries sustained through a stab in the region of the left nipple will depend upon the direction and force with which the instrument is - applied. The exact point of entry is important, tls the heart might be missed if the stab rpas 1vell to the left

THE PENKNIFE

(a) Incised ,vound in the chest 2vall.

(b) Penetration oj lung, pleura, heart.

(c) to nerves, lJ/!/Scles, and tissues in the affected region.

Force of the impact may cause blade to close and irijure the fingers, lvrislor hand of the assailant.

TIlE DAGG ER.

b!juries lvo/tld be JlJore extensive owing to length and nature of 1peapOtl, and, in addition to the above, there is a possibility of-

(d) Illjmy to ribs, cartilage or sternum.

(e) Pelletration of aqrta.

(f) If directed dmvmpards, point might pel/orate diaphragm, stomach.

SELl A MIDMORE, Ambulance Sisler, 53rd Nursing Division.

HONOCR l \BLE 1EKTION.

" The e:'de!lt of injuries folloll iing a stab in the region of the left mpple J}/Olllr/ natllrall)l depend upon the force of the actioll al/d the amount of protection given fry the clothes and ribs.

" If a penknife noere !/Sed the ,pall of the chest, conof both IOj'ers of skin, connective tissue and JJl1lScie, 1J'olmd be p"nctllred

" III the et'eI1t of a jizJe-inch dagger being used, in addition to the abol'e injuries, the plmra and left Itmg lJ/ay be pelletrated, and if a little beloU' and to the right the heart 1J'oulr/ be il/lIolzJed If the IIIIJ,g or heart u'ere iJ!jtlred, sez'ere intemal hcelJ/orrhage 1J'ould occtlr. Shock would ill rlI!)' case, alld collapse ill the event of the latter l11.J1,nes.

How -\RD 1. WARD, BotlrlJvi!le IV--orks Division.

" Dia,gnosis depellds on the histo!]1 of violence of each stab; prodlfction of 1nap0l1S alld observance of signs of itywy.

"(a) Light bloJV may only caf(Je incised 1Potmd of chest; if more violmce Jvere used C/lt 111Cl.Y penetrate chest muscles, tissues, elc., as a puncttlred ]POlllld, lphilst, if great violence 71Jere wed, hear! may be penetrated. Latter ilYlIJ]', though remote effect, should be bome in mind, despite the fact that the kl/ife blade is tlsually slender; hetJce punctured wou/ld ll'ith illternal htelJlorrhage. Syncope llIay be preseJIt through mental fear (MI62).

"(b) Jl11fch depends on histolY and directioll of stab; dagger 5 im. long could conceivably penetrate heart, Ilmg, diaphragm, stomach, spleel1, pancreas, large vein, nerve or aorta. Patient shoJPing signs oj intemal and extemal hceJlJorrhage and paralysis.

" Possibility of deflection of blO1v by ribs, l)1ith resultilJg lacerated 'POlllld, should be bome il1 mind.

" Shock, fainting and collapse are velY probable COII/plicatiolls (MI2Z, 123, 16z-za)."

W. E. TWI HAM, Paragon Division, Hltll Corps. lSI

PROBLEM No

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3

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Owing to the record number of solutions received, all solutions to Problem No. 2 must reach the Editor by the roth of this month.

READ THESE RULES CAREFULLY.

1.-You must send in your Solution to reach the Editor not later than the 10th of the month. Any solution received after that date will be automatically disqualified

2.-Your Solution must not exceed 150 words in length.

3.-It must be legibly written and on one side of the paper only.

4.-It must be accompanied by the « Problems" coupon cut from the current issue.

5.-The envelope must be addressed as follows: THE EDITOR, (PROBLEMS COMPETITION DEPT.), THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE GAZETTE, 32, SHOE LANE, LONDON, E.C.4.

6.- Your Solution must be signed with your name, address, Rank and Division if a member of the Brigade or Nursing Divisions; or with your name, address, and number of your First Aid Certificate if a member of the Association.

The Winning Soltltion, together with the Judgis Remarks, will be published each month, and £ I : 0 will be despatched to the sender.

PROBLEM.

If7hen and bOJJI ll io/tid ),Otf lISe hot or 1J'arl!l 1J'ater ill First Aid?

St. J. A. G. July, 1932· PROB LEMS CO UP O N.

Cut this out and attach it to your Solution, and sign on dotted line.

Name '"

Address .................................. .

"N.C.F."

By THE EDITOR.

On fa y zo Dr. igel Corbet Fletcher, M.A., 1f.B., B.Chir. (Cantab), lvI-R.C.S. (Eng.), L.R.C.P. (London), -better known to all St. John people as" T. C. F.,"Assistant Commissioner, and Officer-in-Charge of the Central Area o. (Prince of Wales' District), was promoted Assistant Surgeon-in-Chief to the St. John Ambulance Brigade.

Promotion is sometimes deserved and sometimes popular. In this case it is both deserved and popular, for "N. C. F." possesses the ability to get on with the job and at the same time make the manner of doing so agreeable to those with whom he , comes in contact. He realises the proportionate values of discipline and humanity.

Educated at the Merchant Taylor's School, he became a Classical Scholar and went to Queen's College, Cambridge, where he was able to mix philosophy and athletics in such proportion as to take honours with his Arts degree and to play Rugby football for his University from 1897 to 1899, and for England from 190 I to I 9°3.

In 1908 he began to lecture on First Aid to the old L. & N. W. Railway Ambulance Classes. He did this work for eight years and then transferred his activities to the S.E. & C Railway (now the Southern). After this that railway carried off the Inter-Railway Shield.

He assisted the late Sir James Cantlie at the Regent Street Polytechnic and the College of Ambulance, and in I 9 I 6 began his Brigade service as Divisional Surgeon to the o. zo (Hampstead) Division. In I924 he was promoted District Surgeon, No. I Distract, and became Assistant Commissioner-in-Charge of the Central Area in the same year.

In 1918 he became Honorary Associate of the Order of St. John and was promoted Officer in 182

I924 and Commander in I931. He holds that coveted distinction-the Service Medal of the Order.

Remember that all this has been done in addition to the work entailed by a big medical practice. First Aid-a 'hobby" which he started in the first year of a happy married life-is to him something not considered as "work," although his compilation of the official History of the Association and the Brigade might be considered hard work from the point of view of any professional writer.

His success in the Brigade is due to the characteristics which contributed to his success in his University and medical work and on the playing fields. He possesse an ability to get to the heart of any difficult solution, a concentration which enables him to get through a job quickly and well and a flair for seeing the point of view of the " other fellow," a qualification very necessary to a medical man. He realises the value of the ,oluntary discipline which is one of the greatest assets of the Brigade, but knows how to unbend" off parade."

He is ready to help always, but is not inclined to "suffer fools gladly" -especially if they are nonconstructive! His sense of duty is de,'eloped and his mentality reacts quickly against slackness. In this respect he is no respecter of persons. Like aU people who do their jobs thoroughly, he expects efficiency.

His viewpoint on the details of life is essentially correct. I remember when I attended (with some trepidation) for the purpose of being examined for my First Aid certificate. It was not until I arrived that I realised that " C F." was to be the Examining Surgeon. I had met him on many occasions and as Medical Correspondent to this Journal he had done a great deal of work (as he does now) for the Yet, when my turn came for my oral examination he looked at me with no sign of recognition and asked, " What is your name? ,,. a quiet intimation that, as an Association Examiner,. he did not know me; that I was, at that moment,. merely a candidate and nothing else. Incidentally,. I believe he made my questions a little stiffer than usual, but as I managed to scrape through I will not hold this against him !

The Brigade will appreciate his advancement, which,. I am sure, will present to him further opportunities. for even more work to be as well done. On behalf of the many readers of THE ST. JOHN AMBULA CE GAZETTE, we offer to him our sincere congratulations on his promotion, and thanks for his work as Medical Correspondent to this Journal.

DIFFIC llL TIES OF BRIG ADE SURGEO S

Questions and Answers.

M.R.CS.-I thank you for your prompt and complete answer to my query, which was published in the June issue of THE GAZETTE; but I do think that we surgeons are handicapped by difficulties which should be considered by those in command of the Brigade.

The Brigade consists of t,))o sections-surJ!.eons and lrained la)1 persolls; and in its early days it Jvas COlllpelled Iry force of circ!l/llstances to make a speci,!1 of medical praclilioners who Joined its ranks. Thzs relzc of the past is still evident at its cOll/petitiom, lvhich are often lJJarred by "votes of Ibanks to tbe jlldges," allhollgh the latter, like the lay orgal1isers alld co mpelilors , only do tbeir peC/lliar dUlies.

To-day the Brigade is a recognised Public Serz)ice, whicb is l!fo]Jlillg rapidlY J'ear ry )'ear in JJ1lmbers and ill responsibilities. As such it contracts with the police alld oiher competent autborities to pel/orm, "for the good of mallkilld,' , certain necessmJ 11'ork u,hich it call OIl(Y do if its medical and lay persollnel can)' Ollt efficientlY tbeir allolted portiolls For this reasoll the is wise 7l lben it declilles the applicatiolls of medical practitiollers ll 'ho stipulate "170 Ifniform," more especial(y as e....-perience proves tbat tbese same individffals bave all ImCalll!)' kIlOJ))ler/.ge of the aJl'ards and honollrs ll'hich are l!,ivclI for "efficient .rerz1ice , II and ll'hich tho claim, eZJen lack of IIlliform has prellented them from doing their Jl'ork cfficient(y.

The Brigade, therefore, is j1lstified ill expectillg its medical alld its If!.)' sectio!!s to do tbeir IItlllOSt to overcome di/liCIIltie.r which ari.re aJld tend to illtn/ere l1'ith pel/ormaJlce 0/ dlllJ'. It call ask no more al/d shollid be cOlltellt l11fth 110 le.rs /roll/ either section. Further, I do appreciate the of surgeotlS, concerning lJlhich Ilvill here qllote the recelll(y recorded vieuls and u'ords of Colonel C. I. 1::.llis, the Slfrgeoll-in-Chief:-

" One hears that some surgeolls fee! that there i.f 110 place or we for thelJl at ritltlLlal II/spections. I J} 'ollld, hOJJ'fver, remind them that :-

" (I) Their presence is all encollragelllflJt and a stimllius alike to the other members of the Corps or Division and to tbe Inspectin/', Ofjicer.

" (2) Their presfllce mables thelJl to hear the 1l1spectil{g Officerls reI/larks after the illspection, and, if asked, !lot 0171y to IJ/ake relJlarks or sllggestions on their on'lt account, but also to drm)) the Inspectillg Officer's attelltioll /0 any peculiar difliCIIlties 1Jlith 1vhich the COIPS or Divisioll has to contend.

"(3) Their presellce is a help 10 the Impectillg Officer, 7lJho is often glad they 1Pill set tests or assist ill criticisillg the reslllts of tests set ry himself.

" Their traimd ktlO1dedge is J} ,hat Brigade IJleIIlbers 1Il0st med and most appreciate. They shollld, hOJ))ever, realise that Brigade wisdom is ojlett lJIore diflimlt to acqlfire Clnd to impart than mere professiollal knowledge. COII-

sequently, they should turn out as often as possible .at Inspections and Parades, and so get to knOJv the JllentabtY' and the difjiCtflties of their members.

" They should teach the importance of actual kn01vledge -knOJ))ledge as distinct from mere theoretical or book knowledge. In no other walk of life do we need thoroughll8ss more. S oJJle sU1geons get bored ry teaching 071(;1. the 'black book' J' but, }vhen all is said and done, If LS a good book.

" .Pilrther, there are instructions in it 1vhich need a great deal more practice: such as, for examples, hand-seat drill and artificial respiration. Both are oftm peljormed badly ilZ examinations and competitions and at inspect iOlls. In this connection I }))ozdd urge the pressing need for Corps and Divisional Surgeons to give each ),ear, at least, one Ofjicial Course of Lectllres. This Jvill rejreJbell tbe knowledge of their OJvn members and also pazH the way for recruits to Corps or Divisions, the Jl'd! register in this }vay six of his requIsIte 12 dnlls.

" Then they can relieve the JJlOlZOtOl!)! 01 lecturillg Oil such subjects as :-

(I) The healing force of iVatw·e

(z) The need of altematiolls of rest alld work, if good health is to be maintained.

(3) The JVC!J'S of deciding to transport the sick and il!l/Ired illlJllediately alld u'hen to wait awhile.

(4) The requireJllents of a first-aid dressing statioll. In Illy experience water is oftetl cOllsPiCIIOIIS 0' it.r absmce.

(5) The methods available for treatmfllt of' shorked' cases.

"SlIrgeollS can use their inftuence with medica! colleagues to have cOl7dllcted tOllrs 0' Divisions to hospitalJ,. sallatoria, clillics and so 011

" It is realised that Surgeolls oftetl Jl'ork finder difjimlfie.i" " bllt then it shotlld be reJllelllbered that the rank alld file also 1Pork JlIlder difficulties Jllhich 1IIa1!)! of them Ol'erCOllle il1 a sllrprising(;1 plucky manner. For this sallie reaSON s!llwons should flOt be too readJl to cover up their deficienrie.r ill dllf)' and their failures to keep appoilltlllent.i" with the eXCllse of the' exigellcies of their profession.'

" Finalb', I Jl'ould ask ho})) mal!)' s"'geOJ1S caJl prepare for competition a modem and IIp-to-date test baJed J-trirt/.y 0/1 the 'black book. J1ia!!)' them calt judge test.i"sOlJle of them extremely nlell/ bill n'hm thry are asked to prepare properfJ' detailed tests for District or Brigade Filial CompetitioJJS, most have to cOllfess that thq are tillable to do so. For this work there are ill ellel)' District a certaill seiert feu 011 u'holll the Brigade call alwel)'s ret)' : Iml it sad(;1 need.r mal!)' 1JJ0re mch experts.

" The 17eJl'(y-appoillted JlfJgeoll call alu'f!.)'s filld a Jmior who 11'1/1 l!/adljl lelld a helpiJ/g hand; and he rail Stlldj' Ihe_ detailed tesls pllblished in the am/llliallce jOllmalJ. If this 1nre done -9'stematicaIOI, thell the SIfJWOIlS JI'ollld farll the thallks of the lllelJlbers of their COIPJ' or Dil'iJioll"

·and thry would also lighten the task of the small circle of their fel101vs who i11 every District, year after year, ..shoulder the ,vhole burden ofpreparing tests for competitions."

N.C.F.

BLUE R-\.G FOR STINGS.

A. B. (Calcutta).-Kindly explain why the Blue Bag is used for Stings.

The Blue Bag is useful for Stings of Plants and Insects because it is composed of alkalies, of which bicarbonate of ..soda is its chief constituent. Consequently, it lvill be fJlOre effective ,vhen moistened with 1vater than 7vhen applied dly to the i'!iured part.

N.C.F.

IT '7hat COJlstittltes an eJ/lergenry in a TeaJ/l Test JJlllst be decided by the Judge, whose decision Jvill in all cases be final. See COl1dition 5 para. 6.

The fol101vil1g are, in J/ly opinion, circumstances u'hich justifJl practical assistance Iij the Team Leader;-

(1) W'hen inefficient first aid is being rendered Iij one .()}" more members of a team and the patient's life is thereby i n immediate danger, e.g., ineffectual attempts to stop hcemorrhage from the femoral or other big artely.

(2) Lf7hen there are two or three patients and the i!!iuries .are all of such a nature as to call for immediate attention, e.g., when two men are required to hold and steac!Y a fractllre, two others to control hcemorrhage, and one to do immediate .artificial respiration.

(3) When one man is holding up the traffic, another is telephoning for first aid essentials, a third has fainted at the sight of profuse hcemorrhage. While the fourth mal1 attends to No. 3, the Team Leader should attend to the hcemorrhage itself.

(4) When going to the rescue of two or more people who .are being electrically shocked, I1vo of the team themselves .are unfortunately involved and are in danger of being electrocuted.

(5) When one. of two patients is showing maniacal excitement and needs great restraint as well as first aid treatment.

WOMEN.

The above cases apply more forcibly to Nursing Teams where there are only four competitors. Here are two nursing instances;-

(6) When the Team Leader and three Ambulance Sisters have to prepare a room for operation very quick{y, the patient needing constant care fry two Sisters while the room is being prepared.

(7) When the Team Leader and three Ambulance Sisters run to an ice-rink accident, one falls and sprains her ankle, and another falls in the water owing to the thin0/ the ice Such emergencies can be multiplied mdefi:mte{Y. In such or similar cases it would be farcical and mhuman for the Team Leader not to help practically.

Although it is possibly true that the opinions of judges may differ as to what constitutes an emergenry, there is only one judge adjudicating the Test, and his opinion should be uniform throughout.

.

C.I.E.

Interesting Cas e Repor t s.

By

N. CORBET FLETCHER M.A., M.B., B.Chir. (Cantab), M.R.C.S., etc., Assistant Commissioner-in-Charge, Central Area, No. (Prince of Wales) District, S.J A.B.

CASE REPORT No. 54.-The Officer in charge of the Calgary Ambulance Division, Brigade Overseas within the Dominion of Canada, reports the efficient performance of first aid under the following circumstances :-

On J\lay 6, 1932, Sergeant T. Exley, who is the first-aid man of the Dominion Bridge Works, Calgary, was resting in the First Aid Post at the works, as he was suffering from slight Concussion of Brain due to a blow on the head by a plank which had fallen from a scaffold.

Before he had recovered from this injury, Sergeant Exley received a call to attend a fellow workman who, while unloading steel plates from a flat car, had had his leg crushed by the dislodging of one of the heavy steel plates. Sergeant Exley found that the patient was suffering from Compound Complicated Fracture of the left Tibia and Fibula, the main arteries and veins being being severed, while the left foot was crushed almost to pulp. Sergeant xley successfully arrested the by application of tourniquet, bound up the leg in splints, treated for shock, and rushed the man to the hospital in an ambulance.

Afterwards the surgeon decided to amputate the leg, but congratulated Sergeant Exley on his efficiency in handling the case, and stated that the patient's life had been saved by prompt action in arresting the bleeding. He also stated that parts of the injured leg that were also injured were so successfully treated that amputation above the knee was not necessary, owing to the treatment rendered immediately after accident.

COMMENT.-This report provides yet another instance of life saved members of the Brigade. We 1JJould, therefore, tender our hearty congratulations to Sergeant T. Exlry, of the Calga1:J Division Brigade Overseas, on his promptness and efficienry, ,vhich are the more praiseworthy in that he 1vas himself suffering from the aftereJrects of Concussion.

" Dead" Girl to the Rescue.

Mourning relatives were holding a "wake" round the body of a girl who was to be buried next morning, at Bedregales, in South Chile, when suddenly the" corpse" sat up, sneezed, and asked for a drink of water.

She then put out the candles standing round the bier-and gave first aid to mourners who had fainted!

The I deal First Aider.

By JAMES HOSSACK, F.R.C.S., Commissioner No. 10 District.

To state what constitutes the Ideal First Aider is not easy, but I am going to give my views as to what I think about it. I am not at all sure that the Ideal First Aider is the man or woman who may be able to get into the winning team for the " Perrott" or "Dewar," for examinations and competitions have an element of luck about them.

So you competitors who have not-so far-got

H.R:H. The Duchess o f York, Cornrnandant-in -Chief of

up to the Dewar or Perrott standard, may take that grain of comfort to yourselves, and those who have, don't crow too loudly, for there are as O'ood fish b 1n the sea as ever came out!

There is a special gift in being able to answer questions concisely, and many a man and woman never gets a look in, simply because he has not that gift. All the same, these people, when it comes to a nasty case, will do just as well and possibly better, than the Cup Winners.

By all this I do not wish to suggest that tests and competitions are a waste of time. They are not, but are admirable opportunities for practice, provided

always things are staged as near to a natural accident as possible.

It is my pet hobby to fake inj uries and I believe they can be of infinite use in bringing the First Aider as near as possible to the real thing, and are a good training for the real thing. I know two Nurses or Sisters. One is excellent at competition, the other of no use. She cannot answer properly.

But if ever I have an accident may I have number two to look after me. trangely enough, she always seem to be there or thereabouts when a nasty accident happens. Call it good luck or bad luck, as you wish, but she is there. ot lono- ao-o at midnio-ht and in u b u bed he heard a cra h in the street. She jumps out of bed, on a dre sing gown and slippers and is down talrs to that smash like a terrier after a rat.

I knew nothing of it till I read of the affair at the subsequent inquest, for alas, her efforts were of no avail.

On talking to her about it aften,' ards, in the presence of her competition expert friend, the latter exclaimed:

" Oh, how could you; I daren't. " Yet number one scoops the Cups every time. Which of these two , may I ask, is the b e tt er First Aider?

My view is that the one who jumps out of bed at midnight and runs to her case i nearer the Ideal First Aider than the one who presumably would hide her head under the blankets and daren't go. Yet if put to it I know she would do her job well. One is a first-class practical \,' orker, the other is a firstclass question anwerer, till cornered.

I know of First Aiders who are rude to the bytanders, and in more than one instance cases have come to my knowledge where they have been rude to a doctor, not knowing who he was. Of course, when the doctor made himself known, there were profuse apologies. That is not the point. 0 First Aider should be rude to anybody who is trying to help in any accident case, and doing his best at that, doctor or no doctor. By all means be firm, but not rude or domineering. Be tactful and sympathetic. Remember that very useful mark-getter, when you are stumped, and at the end of your tether; we all know it, examiners and competitors alike: "Use encouraging words." A refuge in distress, indeed.

Excellent advice, too, but act them, when called to a case, not only to the patient, but to all who are doing heir best, for that is all any of us can do ourselves

Be gentle in your handling when you examine. Be like the old lady's parrot. Don't say much, but think a lot, and when thinking you will come to conclusions that are more likely to be right than those you jump at. Take everything in, then act. Your job is primarily to save life.

Remember there are many roads down which death may be approaching. There is Road, down which he is galloping. Checkmate him by the appropriate methods, at once and first. There is Shock Road, down which he is as surely coming, but slower and more craftily, especially when your patient is cold, clammy and probably pulseless. You have more -time here, but lose none, and at once take the correct measures, which you know of, and checkmate him by warmth and so forth.

Asphyxia Road is a mighty dangerous road to-day. There are too many gas ovens about for unhappy and worried people. Death is sure that way, too, unless you are up and doing. Again you are taught how and what to do. Then do it, quickly and methodically. The human only breathes a certain number of times a minute and his breathing apparatus does not act like an express engine. Do your job therefore, deliberately, calmly and efficiently. Don't rush it; that is no use. Count your I, 2., 3 as you act, and persevere not for five minutes, but for fifty if necessary, and longer still if need be, but keep it up; you will probably get your reward. Take a fracture. First Aiders are inclined to go for this at once. Leave it alone, till you have taken everything in. and look up those roads. It is not much use doing up a fracture beautifully, if in the meantime your patient is dying of for instance,

while you in your panic and haste are tyin g Granny knots in the unorthodox manner. Grannies will do, of cour e, but then the reef is best, so keep your head and tie reefs.

Never assume that you know all about things. You don't and never will. I have been at it for thirty years. I once thought there was no disease under the sun I could not put in its own pigeon hole. I know better now, and the older and more experienced I get the more I seem to have to learn. You, when you are a little older and have seen more,. will one day realise the truth of this. 0 don't be too sure of yourself. There are lots of things you don't know yet, and remember pride goes before a fall. Be very careful about alcohol. \ great many people think that "a little drop of brandy" is the thing for any and all occasions. It is not by a long way. Sometimes that little drop will make all the difference between life and death. 0 be sure \\'hich, before you give it. It is better to be sure than sorry. In faints you say to yourself: "Oh, it is quite safe there." Don't be too sure. The thing is, what is the cause of the faint? For fainting is only a symptom after all, and if given in the wrong case it means you have signed a death warrant.

The great secret of First Aiel is to find out if ) Oll can, what exactly is your patient suffering from, before you begin to treat him. IIa:morrhage, if external, is obvious, but when internal is not so simple. Shock is simple to recognise, but \"hat i the cause? Internal from say a ruptured ulcer, a perforated appendix, or some acute abdominal condition If so, by giving brandy, the probabilities are you have committed a fatal blunder. So be wary of that offered drop of brandy. Tever ge t in a panic. Keep your head, and quickly rea son things out for yourself, then act promptly.

Encourage your patient. Remember he is probably very anxious about himself. He will be studying you very carefully, so as to get an inkling from your manner as to what you think of him and his chance Panic is infectious, or contagious, as you choose It is amazing how it spreads.

Let there emanate from you an aura of confidence, never mind how anxious you may be internally. This will permeate the bystanders and encourage the patient.

Never pose as a doctor. Never hesitate to send for one. You are not a doctor, and thank your stars. Don't suffer from swelled head. A swelled head is a feckless head. (I hope you know what " feckless" means . It is a Scotch word and very expressive). Alas! the Editor limits me to a thousand words. I am afraid I have already exceeded this, and if it had been ten thousand it would not have been too much for the subject. But an Editor's word is like the laws of the Medes and Persians, so I must stop. These are some of the things that I would like a First Aider to aim at. Remember them. Carry them out, and you wjU be one step nearer the Ideal First Aider.

Inter-Railway Ambulance Competition, 193

2 .

PINAL COMPETITION HELD IN LONDON ON MAY 27, 1932·

Judges: A. T. LAKIN, M.B. W. A. REEs, L.R.C.P. G. D. TULLI S M.B. (Team Test). (Individual Tests). (Individual Tests).

The Final of the Inter-Railwa y Ambulance Competition was held at the Wharncliffe Rooms, Great Central Hotel, London, on May 27 The Judges were: For the Team Test, Dr. A. T. Lakin, of 1anchester, and for the Individual Tests, Dr. W. A. Rees, of London, and Dr. G. D. Tullis, of Hereford.

The scene of the Team Test was splendidly staged as a re ult of the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. John Maxwell and Mr. Joseph rossman, of British International Pictures, Ltd., and represented the entrance hall of a railway station, showing the booking hall, the stationmaster's office, refreshment buffet -and fir t-aid room.

The " accident" with which the teams were called upon to deal was represented by a dummy figure of a man, who, while cleaning the face of a large clock in the station, lost his balance and fell from the scaffolding to the ground, sustaining severe injuries. The living patient was concealed behind a trolley of luggage, on to which the dummy fell.

The ompetition aroused keen interest amongst raih\:ay men, and visitors from all parts of the country came to \\' ltness it.

The eli tribution of prizes was presided over by

Brigadier-General the Earl of Shaftesbury, K.P., etc., Director of Ceremonies of the Order, and the Challenge Challenge Shield, Corbet Fletcher Cup and prizes were presented by the Viscount Churchill, G.C.V.O., etc., Chairman of the Great Western Railway.

The result of the Competition was announced by Major-General Sir Percival Wilkinson, SecretaryGeneral of the Order, as follows :Railways. Marks

I. Southern (Horsham)

2. Southern (Waterloo " A ")

3. London Midland & Scottish (Crewefachine Shop)

4. Metropolitan

5. London & orth-Eastern (Tyne Dock)

6. Great Western ( ewport-Dock Street)

7. London, lidland & Scottish ( Wolverton)

8. Great Western ( South Lambeth)

9. London & North-Eastern (Welwyn Garden City)

Maximum marks ob tainable, 600.

An analysis of the marks obtained by each

is appended. J\ l\L Y IS OF fARKS GAl ED I THE PI AL

Southern Raihvay (I Iors ham No. I) outhem Rai lway (\'\'aterloo " \ ")

;\1. & Rly. (Cre\\'e-Machine hop)

Railwa) L. & E. Rly. ( '.E.l \rea-Tyne Dock Great \\ 'es tern Railway ( 'c wportDock treet)

L. & S. Rly. ( \X 'o lyerton) Great \\ 'es tern Rly. ( outh Lam· beth)

L. & . E. Rly. (\\clwyo Garden City- G. [ .)

Talks on First Aidand Competition Work.

By A. T. LAKIN, M. B (Continued.)

CARD 2. 011 tbe polit'lll.

The injured man is unconscious. The left leg of his trousers has been much torn, showing a large gash in the middle third of the inner ide of the thigh. W ithin the wound you can see broken pieces of bone. There is se,-ere bleeding.

Having read the card, 4 realises that « severe bleeding" is the most pressing need, and must have immediate attention (M / I8 / 3 ) He is alone and has no first aid materials.

Apply digital pressure to the left femoral artery. (M/94/5, M/108, I09 / 9'J / z.) Look to see whether the pressure is controlling the bleeding, and ask « Is the hremorrhage controlled?"

« Yes"-keep up the pressure.

" No "-there can be only two things wrong, position of thumbs and insufficient pressure. Go over the instructions (11, 108) and make sure they are being correctly carried out. Kneel beside the patient facing his head-thumbs on one another-at the centre of the fold of the groin-hands grasping the thigh-press the artery against the brim of the pelvis Correct; then look and see if the bleeding is controlled. Ask "Is the hremorrhage controlled?"

(Yes .) Shout for help . Keep on shouting, and keep up the pressure. Constant watch to see that hremorrhage is still controlled.

Whilst waiting for help, 4 can be thinking about his plan. The card has told him that the patient is unconscious; the cause must be found and the cause and the condition treated; it will be useless to ask him questions or to give him instructions; signs, not symptoms, must be looked for; 4 must rely on his own knowledge and powers of observation. (M / IS 5, 157, 15 8:) There is a wound (M / 9z, 93) and a fracture of the left thigh, which is compounG-wound leading down to the seat of fracture (M / 54/ Az) complicatedinjury to surrounding tissues (M/54 / A3) comminuted -pieces of bone in the wound. (M/54 / Br) D anger of collapse following the severe bleeding, (M/ 16 I f a) Shock. Digital pressure must be maintained until adequate measures either digital or instrumental have been applied and tested.

(To be continued in our next Issue )

« Brigade News JJ w i ll be p u blished as usual 10 the August issue.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade

(Ov ersea s)

[OVERSEAS]

The Chief Commissioner has "anctinned the following appointments, promotions, etc. AGSTR \Ll \. EW SOUTH \X ALLS DrSTR[CT

Glebe Division.-P. G. Hefferman, 1\1. B. Ch.B., to be \cting Diyisional Surgeon. 14·4·F· Eastern Suburbs Di\'ision.-G. J. Duncan, LB., Ch.'\f., to hl! Divi ional Surgeon. 9+F· 'X 'EST AL'STRALIA:-.J DISTRICT. Fremantle District Di"i<;ion.-Corporal F. l. Gray to be \mbulanct: Officer. 1. 1. 32. Collie Division.- \. E. Dewar to be _\mbulancl! Officer" l)fl probation." 1.8·31· _, ;' [eredin Railwav Division.-lst J\mbulance Officer \\. Chcrnl! reverted to 2nd \mbulance Officer 1.8.31; 2nd mbulancl! Officer \ R Stafford to be 1St \mbulance Officer" On PJ"Ilbauon." 1.8·31· arrogin Railway Division.- \. J. \Ioon to be 2nd \mbulance Officer" On Probation." 1.8.3 1 \\ aoin Railwav Division.-\\ Howe tl) be wd \mbulance Officer b" On Probation." 1.8.31. C \D\. OISTRICT.

Coniston Division.-\\. S. Johns, \!.D., to be Di\ls[Onll

1.3.F; \'f. J. \\ arwick to be Di\ isional uperinrl!ndenc ," On Probation," 1.3.32; \\. E\l!rshl!d to be \mbulanu.: Orlin; ,. "On Probation." 1-3-32· EO G KO;-"G.'

Mong Kok Di\ ision.- ergeam urn Fook to he \mbulancc Officer" On Probation. " 15. 2.32.

Chinese \thletic Association Diyision.- \lok Hing bi, ,\I.B ., [() be Diyisional Surgeon. 1.1. 32·

Kowloon it Kwan to be \mbulann.: Officel • On Probation." 1.3·32·

Kowloon-Canton Rail,,"a\ Di\·ision- J. \. R. Selh y, '\I.B .• [I) he Division Surgeon. 1.1.3 2 INDL\.

TO.

Lahore Y.\V'. C. \. ursing Di, isi on.- \laJor \. c. larke, "I.D_, tl) be Di\ isional Surgeon. 5-3-32· o. 2 DISTRI CT.

Calcutta 2nd (\. \f.c. \.) Di\ i;;ion.- \mbulance Offi cer H. C. Pal. Resignation accepted with regret.

E\\ ZL \L.\ D. j\l.:l Kl A'd) DISTRI CT

;'fanurewa Cadet Division.-C. C. Jenkins, LR.C .P., tf) bl! Di'l sional Surgeon. 2·4 F· Onehunga Division. - Di,'isional uperinll!oclent" On Proha[ioTl " H. W. Thompson to be Di\isional Superintendent. i\IataMata Division. - Di\isional upaimenuem" On Probation " A. L. Clark to be Divisional Supuimcndent. 29·1.32· Division .-G. Craig, D 0., i\f.B ., [() be iSIClnal Surgeon, 22.2 .3 2 ; L. C Edwards ro be Drvisional SuperImcndent " On Probation." 22.2.3 2 Onehunga Cadet ursing Di\'ision. - ])oris E. Cole, \\ U., to Divisional Surgeon. 26-3-32· Auckland Cadet \mbulance Di\ISlon. I:. K. Knight [() be c.aJcr Officer" On Probation." 5·5·F· National Resene o. 2 Cadet j\mbulance Dh'ision. K :--!oorlllan [Q be Cadet Superintendem. 21.3 .3 2

CANTERBURY AND \'\ EST COAST DISTRICT.

Christchurch Corps.-Lad) Divisional Superintenc.lem \. Fricker 1I, be Lady Corps Superimendcnt. 28·1.31· , Christchurch ursing Division_-Lady \mbulance Officcr J. Bcll (II be Lady Divisional Superintendent. 2.8·1.32' Selwyn ursing Division.- \mblliance SIster h. Best to be Lld y Ambulance Officer. IO.2·F·

L DISTRI(T.

Ohai Cadet Ambulance DiyisioTl. - J. Dodds to bl.! Cadet Superintendent " On Probation." 2J .8,3 1

O TAGO DISTRICT. Div isiona l Surgeon R. S. J. Fitzgera d, M.B., to be District Superin end ent, North Otago Sub-District. 1.1.32.

Oamaru Division -E. E. Butler, M.B., Ch.B., to be Divisional Surgeon. 15.3.F. Hillside Railway Division.-A. Thompson to he Divisional Superintendent, J5.2.F, I'ice A. R. McEwan, whose resignation is accepted with regret. 17.9.31.

W ANGANUI DISTRICT. East Town adet Ambulance Division.-Divisional Surgeon F. Christie, F.R.C.S., ro be Divisional Surgeon, 5.4.32; Private \'(/. R. Pope to be Cadet Superintendent. 5+F. Marton Division.-R. A. H, Church, M.B., Ch.B., to be Divisiona Surgeon. 25.2.31.

\'V'ELLll-;GTON Drs rRlc'r. District Officer" On Probation" G. Hancox to be District Officer. 1.11.32·

apier-Port Ahuriri Division.-Sergeant J. Pockett to be Divisional Superintendent 25.2. 31, l'lCC \'V. J. \far h, transferred [Q Reserve. \\ ellington Ea t Cadet \mbulance Division. - Private J. .li.lJcock [0 be Cadet Superintendent. 7+31.

O\I\IA.:-;DI RY OUTIl AFRICA.

RHODESl'l.N RAIL'" AY DISTRICT. Bulawayo Rail", ay Diyision.- A. King, l\LR.C.S_, ro be DiviSional Surgeon, 1.4.31, rice J. B. Reid, whose resignation is accepted with regrct, 7 -3- F; mbulance Officer C. 1. Bull to be Di\i ional Superintendl!nr, 5+32; ergeant E. R. Baldock to be j\mbulance Officer, 5·+ F.

The following ne\\ Divisions haye been registered :\\ iJloughb, Section of \Iosman Di, ision, W District, /\ustralia, formed 23.9.3L \\ ellington East J\mbulance Di\ ision, \X ellington District, .l.ealand formed 9-3-32.

OBlTUARY.

_ TheC hicf C:.on1missioner regrets to haye to report the deaths of the follOWing Officers :District Officer ir rrank B. \louldcn at \delaide, on \pril 8, 1932 Ir frank "\loulden was an Officer of the Order, Deput y Chairman of the \delaide Centre of the _ \ , sociation and Honorary oliciwr to b()[h the \ssociarion and Brigade in South \ustralia. DI\ isional urgeon F. E. \X attS, \I.B., at Toronto, on April 12, 19 F. Dr. \\ atts was an Honorary \ssociate of the Order and Dh islOnal urgcon of the Toron-tO Transportation DnlslOn Di \ isional R. Pr::sad at Patna, :\lay, 1932. \[r. Prasad \\ as DIYIslonal Supenntendent () the Parna Di\ since its inception in 1924All the ahoYl! Offin:rs were well kno" n for their mterest and aCli\"ity in the Interests of thl! Ovcnica and thl!ir loss " ill be -c, ' erelr felt.

Prior y for Wales.

HEADQUARTERS: Priory House, 4, Cathedral Road, Cardiff.

BRI GADE NEWS.

BRIG \DE \PPOI T\lI- TS, \1\Y, 1932 follOWing appOll1tlllents, promotions, re ignarions and new hmc been approyed by the Commi,sioner for \\"aks, and conbrml!d b) [he \mbulance COl11mince :CENTRE

BOROlGH 01 Cr.:., TRI". Staff Sur[!eon Michal!! Cyril Os"ald IIurly, L.R.C.P. 23.5.)2. ORP LRGEON.

BOROLGH 01 RnO'DO\ CEo TRE. Divisional urgcon Robert \l.B Ch.B., B. \.0., L-p per Rhondda Corps. 10.5.32.

CORPS SPECTOR OF TORES. \BERDARE CE"iTRE. Divisional Superintendent Daniel Jenkins, Cynon \ 'a lley Corps. 20,5·32·

D1\ ' lS10 \L URGEON.

BOROLlGH OF RI [0 DO\ CE:"-TRE. John Pletcher, I\1.B., Ch.B., \ Jacrdy Division. 28+32.

DIV ] SI O NAL SUPERI TE DE TS.

ABERDARE CL"lTRE. Divisional Secretary David Roger Williams, Cwmarnan Dh ision. 17-3-F·

CITY OF CARDIFF CE'JTRE. Sergeant Owen John Kingman, Cardiff City Police Didsion. 2 +32. CE:-.JTRE. David ;'[organ, Garnam Division. (Confirmed 10.10.27.)

COU:-.in CE.>';TRE. Thomas Kent, Blaengarw Division. 5.5.32. Private John Protheroe, Brynowen Di vis ion. 4.5.F. Corporal Stanley Richards, antyffyllon Division. 21.4.32. BOROUGH OF RHO"DDA CE."iTRE.

Baden \dams, \[aerdy Di,-ision. 2 +32. BORO \.;GH OF S,\ A'SEA CE."TRE. Prince Da, [d Evans, Clydach :\1cnhyr Colliery Di,·ision. I95.32. L\DY OFFICER.

GL-\\IORGA:-.i COL,<n CE."TRE. \mbulance ister Hannah Brownen Harri, Cwmavoon Division. 2.6.32.

C -\DET DENT _\BERDARE CC:-.iTRE. Printe Gwilym Phillip-, Cwmaman Di\'i-ion. 17.3.32.

GU.\IORG COLo, TY CE"TRE. Cadet Officer Jame- Ileon Lans, Taibach and POrt Talbot Di,·i ion. 4·5·32· Pri, ate George Henry 0.'eed , Tatfs \\'ell Diyision. 5·5·F. ..\lo,\lor.:THsHIRE CC"TRE. Pri,'ate Thoma Henn mithyman, \bercarn Di"ision. 23+32. Pri,' a(e John Lewis, Br ynm:nn bi"i ion. 6.5.31. L.\DY C -\DET

GLA\IORG\:-.i COL":-;"TY CE"TRF. Catherine W-illiams, Raglan-Heolycyw Cadet .\:ursing Di\i,ivn. 19·4·)2· C.\DET OFFICER CE"TRE. Corporal Thoma HO\\'ells, C\"maman Diyisi on 2:_6_32, Printe \lben Tennant, Cwmaman Di\·ision. .3.32 G L.I \IOR GIS COr.::-.iTY CP"TRE. Private \lbcrt Frederick \X 'icks Re oh"en Did ion. 2..J..:;.;2. Corporal John hor Thomas, Taibach and P Ort Talbot O'i,-isi )'1. 4 ·5·:; 2. :\IO:-.i\IOl:TH HIRE CE'TRE. Pri"atc RO\d:md Jones, .\Iarkham Diyi iot1. 6.5.P.. L \DY C\DET OfFICER

GLA\IORG-\:-.i COL>:TY CE."TRE. \mublance iter Connie God"'in, Port Talbot Di"i·ion. 27·5·32· , \mbulance ister :\1ary \X 'i lkin, POrt Talbot Did ion. RE \ nON .-\CCEPTED \\'TTH REGR ET. • \ BERD.-\ RE CE:-ITRE. Dh'isional J. Lewis, A,b crc\\"mboi Diyision. 11.+31·

COUNTY CENTRE.

Lady Divisional Superintendent H. M. Johnson, Ffaldau Institute and Garw ursing Division. 24·5·312.·

Lady Cadet Superintendent and Secretary Hilda Borkett, POrt Talbot ursing Division. 27.5·32.

SECTIO REGISTERED.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CE TRE.

Pontyrhyll Section, Llangeinor Division. 21 -+ 32.

CADET DIVISIO REGISTERED.

GLA:-WRGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Duffryn Rhondda Cadet Ambulance Division. 12·5·32·

SERVICE MED r\LS.

ABERDARE CENTRE.

Pri,atec John Parker, Cwmaman Division.

ClTY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

Lady Corps Superintendent Annie Fletcher, Cardiff and District Corps.

Staff Officer Dadd Thomas.

COUNTY CE TRE.

Corps Secretary William T. Richards, Neath Corps.

Divisional Superintendent George Barnett, Ogmore Vale DIVISion.

.Ambulance Officer Thomas H. Bennett, Ogmore Vale Division.

Private James Perkins, Ogmore Vale Division.

Private \'\ illiam Parker, Ogmore Vale Division.

11oN:-!OUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

lady Divisional Superintendent Olive Strickland, Abertillery ursing Division.

Sergeant Horace Harris, Pontypool Division.

Herbert Martin, Abersychan Division.

Pri-l-ate John Harris, Abergavenny Division.

Ambulance Sister Florence Flemmings, Abertillery ursing Division.

Ambulance Sister Florence W illiams, Pontypool ursing Division.

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Divisional Superintendent Howell \Villiams, Penydarren Division.

Ambulance Officer (David J. Thomas, Penydarren Division.

Sergeant David :Morgan Penydarren Division.

Sergeant Howell Thomas, Fochriw Division.

Private \"x illiam Lewis, Abercanaid Division.

Private WI J. Abraham, Merthyr Borough Division.

BOROUGH OF NEWPORT CENTRE.

Divisional Superintendent Alfred J. Powell, Newport Town Division.

Ambulance Officer Stanley Jones, Newport Town Division.

Corporal John [oxley, ewport Railway Division.

BARS.

ABERDARE CEo TRE.

Ambulance Officer C. WI. Gregory (deceased), Abercynon Division. COUNTY CENTRE.

Corps Superintendent Richard Hewer, Pontypridd Corps.

:r-,IONMOUTHSHlRE CEKTRE.

Di'dsional Superintendent Joseph Barber, Abersychan Division.

Ambulance Officer Alfred O. Gibbs, Abertillery Division.

Ambulance Officer Frank Thomas, Abertillery Division.

Sergeant William J. Hale, Blaina Division.

Sergeant William Jenkins, Blaina Division.

Sergeant Gilbert James, Pontypool Division.

BOROUGH OF }'IERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Corps Secretary Amos E. Chance, Dowlais Corps.

Ambulance Officer Henry Griffiths, Bedlinog Division.

Sergeant Howell Thomas. Fochriw Division.

Private Thomas Saunders, Abercanaid Division,

Private Thomas Griffiths, Abercanaid Division.

Private Alfred Broom, Abercanaid Division.

BOROUGH OF -EWPORT CENTRE.

Divisional Superintendent John Bellew, Newport High Street

Railway Division.

2ND BARS.

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

"Staff Officer George H. Nelms.

Corps Superintendent Nelms, Pontypool and District Corps.

Corps Secretary John Gibbs, West Monmouth Corps.

Corps Treasurer John Rickards, Pontypool and District Corps.

-Corps Inspector of Stores John Matthews, West Monmouth Corps.

Ambulance Officer Charles Thomas, Pontypool Division.

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Corps Treasurer T. ]. Hughes, Dowlais Corps.

.corps Inspector of Stores \X'. J. Ballard, Dowlais Corps.

.corporal Thomas Evans, Fochriw Division.

G ENERAL I NTER EST.

The Flag D ay organised by the Priory, through the Lady Mayoress (Mrs. O. Coleman), who kindly acted as President of the Appeal, was very successful, particularly from the point of view of helpful propaganda. Not only were the familiar black and white emblems displayed from the neatly-arranged trays of over four hundred helpers; but, through the kind offices of Mr. Robert J. Webber, whose helpful support has been recently recognised by his appointment as an Officer of the Order of St. John, the P riory was given an opportunity of explaining in a full column article in the T,fVestern Mail the objects for which the appeal was made. Though the weather gave no encouragement to the enthusiastic workers who took up their stands as early as SL,{ o'clock in the morning to secure the contributions of the workpeople and the rain continued throughout the whole day, the collections amounted to a total sum of £270, which, though some fifty pounds less than last year's amount, must be regarded as a very good result in view of the unfortunate weather conditions.

A meeting of Ward Presidents and Helper was held at the City Hall on Tuesday, June 14, when the Lady layoress presented some beautiful gifts given by Cardiff busine s houses to successful sellers; and the Hon. John II. Bruce, who was supported by Professor George Knox and other members of the Priory Headquarter Committees, thanked all who contributed, for their services.

Another opportunity for bringing the work of the Order to the notice of the public was the Cardiff Civic Week Exhibition, where the Priory was given a free stand; and a well-arranged display of Ambulance equipment and materials for the home, motorist, omnibus, mine, factory, and every conceivable purpose presented as attracti,'e an appearance as any of the other stalls showing more popular commodities. It would appear almo t unnecessary to emphasise the importance of ambulance proyisions with an annual death-roll of some 7,000 victims in the home and every-day pursuits, and yet comparatively few motorists carry a first aid outfit, and many otherwise careful housewives make a similarly grave omission.

CE TRE REPORTS.

CE TRE.

The Llanelly ursing Division equipped an ambulance tent at Stebonheath Park, Llanelly, on the occasion of the 1abolgampau attended by children of the Crdd on June 10 and II; and members on duty under Lady Superintendent 1iss Etty Rees efficiently dealt with 30 cases requiring first aid. Mr. Ifan ab Owen Edwards and Mrs. Edwards were delighted with the arrangements, and thanked the Officers of the Divisions for the valuable services rendered. The whole of the proceedings, including Ambulance competitions, were conducted in Welsh, the men and nurses on duty were all able to speak Welsh.

The Principal Secretary has pleasure in adding to the above report submitted by the Divisional ecretary, Mi s Evelyn Harries, the following letter from the founder of the Welsh League of Youth, who is using every means of introducing Ambulance work as one of the League activities:

DEAR MR. BRUCE, It would be very ungrateful of me were 1 not to write to you to tell you how excellent the St. John' Ambulance teams (both men and women) worked at our Sports at Llanelly on Friday and Saturday .

Not only did they treat all the cases that occurred most efficiently, bUl they also helped us to arrange ollr ambulance tests.

It will interest you to know, perhaps, that about fifty teams in all competed at our ational Eisteddfod and our ational Sports.

On behalf of the U rdd, I desire to thank you and the Association for the help we often receive from your local units.

Yours sincerely,

]PAN .-\B OWEN EDWARDS.

GLAMORGA CO C TY CE TRE.

BRY A\1'vlAN DrVIS[O 's E TERPRIE.

The Public I Iall, Brynamman, was taxed to its utmost capacity on \'\'ednesday, May 25, when an assembly of enthusiastic concert-goers from the Valleys were attracted by the scheduled appearance of Master Iwan Da\ ies, the young vocalist, of L1andyssul, who recently sang before Royalty.

The concert was organised by the local Ambulance Division for the purpose of raising sufficient funds to enable them to earn the Pilgrim Trust grant towards the formation of a Cadet mbulance unit; and an excellent programme was arranged. The president of the evening was the Hon. John H. Bruce, who had an ovation on his first appearance as Commissioner for \,\ ales at Brynamman. Ilis instructive addre s on the work, duties, history and future aims of the Order of t. John was interspersed with lusty cheers; and the object of the concert was fully explained.

;"1r. Jenkin Jones, the local lleadmaster, conducted in quite the Cymric" hwyl " style, and urged the youth of Brynamman to make the most of their opportunity to become members of the local Ambulance Division. lIe was glad to see so many young men present wearing the uniform of the Brigade.

)\t the piano was Ir. Ted Morgan, organist, Llandyssul, who disco, ered Master J wan Dayies, and accompanied him at BucklOgham Palace. :t-.fr. Morgan was also responsible for the selection of the other artistes \\'ho appeared: Miss , \nnie Jones (Contralto), 01iss fair W'illiams ( 010 Pianist), Master loan Griffiths (Elocutionist), whose excellent performance delighted the large audience.

" 1len \\'lad fy ' hadau" and "God ave the King" were sung, fr. hvan Da\ ies leading '\'ith the airs to terminate the concert, which proved an enjoyable ennt, and financial succe s.

I AUGlJRAL AT GILFACH GOCH.

plea ant function was arranged by the newlr-formed Gilfach Goch ursing Division at the Church Hall on June 4, at which Mr. R. D. Evans presided.

At the invitation of the Division, the lIon. Mrs. John Bruce and Lady Lewis, O.B.E., were present to explain the nature of the services undertaken by ursing I I nits of the Brigade and timulate the enthusiasm of thos enrolled in the new Division.

The Chairman had a very encouraging message to convey on behalf of the local Collier)- Manager to the effect that the latter was willing to place at their dispo al a large room for their practices, drills, or social gatherings. He wished the Division every success under their energetic officers, Lady Superintendent Mrs. Tudor, and the Secretary, Mrs. M. John, whose knowledge of First Aid was recently the means of saving the life of a boy.

W ELL cut Dresses and Aprons, entjrely hand cut and finished in our o\\'n workrooms, conforming i n eve r y detail to the regulations, are 0 b t a ina b I e fro m Garrould, the official outfitters to the St. John , \mbulance Brigade, who hold in their stock rooms a permanent stock of Dresses all sorted into their eight selected stock sizes and scores of Aprons and Caps, etc., all ready for immediate wear and all obtainable by RETUR OF PO T. CARROUlD

Lady Lewis appeaJed to the Di vision to start u Iedical Comfort D epot since they had been provided with suitable accommodation; and to consider forming a Voluntary Aid D etachment, the detail of "\duch she fully explained.

frs. Bruce congratulated the member of the new unit on joining the Brigade and so becoming part of a great organisation; and expressed the hope that they would take advantage of the Pi lgrim Tru t Grant before the period for which it was available had elapsed.

:rIIusical items were rendered during the course of the eYening, which, after a yery hearty \'ote of thanks, propo ed by Sub-Commis ioner George Payne, had been passed to the ladies, was concluded by the singing of the 1 ational Anthem.

BARGOED AND D ISTRICT D I,"r

At a meeting of the above D ivision on \\ 'edne sday, Apr il 27, the result of a series of monthly individual COI11-

l1 all had been transformed into a fnilitary hospital, complete with beds and patients, for the annual inspection of the Port Talbot Voluntary Aid D etachment, hy Lieut.Colonel F. Casement, D. S.O., LB., Plym outh, who was accompanied by the County Colonel A. \'\1. heen, C.B.E., T.D., .01.

Colonel Casement expressed himself as highly satisfied with the proficiency of the Detachment, and he would feel fully justified in reporting fa\ 'OLJrubly on what he had seen that day.

The arrangements were carried out hy Sub Comroissioner Lemuel Jones, Commandant I\[rs. F. lone, and the Vice-Commandant, lr s. Phillips. There ahout thi rt) nu rscs a nd cadets pre ent.

1\10 MOCTJ 1 J lIRE CE:\'TRE.

The] Ion. John Bruce and AIrs. Bruce were the guests of honour at a successful garden party, held on June 9

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ST. JOHN nIBUL\. CE D.\ Y, \1.\ Y 28, 19p·

The Hon. John Bruce and \Irs. Bruce ]ea\'ing Pl'lor\ 1louse, to \'isir [he \'\ ani Pn:sidents :lnJ sl:lll holders in CarditI and suburbs.

petitions was announced, the member who obtained the highest aggregate number of marks being the winner for the Individual ChampionslUp of the D ivision for 19 p. Each member was required to do a practical test and an oral test each month. The adjudicators were Superintendent W Regan for the oral test, and Ambulance Officer S. Sharp for the practical. The first four members in order of merit were J. H. Jones, 301 points; WI J. Jones, 300 points; E. Treble, 295 i points, F. C. Bruton 291 points.

The adjudicators, in their remarks, emphasised the necessity of understanding the tests, and of the members answering questions in a systematical way. They also said that although the competition was very keen, they hope that all members will do their very best to make the competition more popular next year.

An unanimous vote of thanks to the judges was passed; and each member is looking forward to next year's competition.

V.A. D. INSPECTION.

On Saturday la st, May 6, the Port Talbot Ambulance

at H1ll Grm e, \\ 'a infelin, Pontypool, in aid of the funds of the Pontypool .l \mbulance and '\ursing Di\'1sions.

1\fr. H H. Pratt, J.P., presided oyer the opening ceremony, which was ahly performed hy \frs. Bruce, and on the platform were taff Officer II. and -e lms, and Corps Treasurer J. Rickards.

In a short speech, the Commissioner [or \\'alcs urged the Pontypool Corps to be the pioneers of the V.J \ D l\Iovement in Ionmouth shire. I lc also complimented the Corps on the sp len did work they were doing, and hoped they would maintain the presenl high standard

After she had declared the function open, frs. Bruce was presented with a handsome bouguet by Miss Eileen elms,:Mr. II. H. Pratt receiving a buttonhole from Miss Vera

A vote of thanks to the Uon. J oha and Mrs. Bruce and the Chairman was proposed by Ir. elms, and seconded by Lady Ambulance Officer 1frs S. \Xlilliams.

The financial re5ult of the function was highly sat istory.

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BOROUGH OF MER THYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

The annual presentation of awards of the Merthyr and District G.\\f.R. Ambulance League and the G.\'\l.R. Ambulance Class, took place on Friday, May 13, at the G.\'\'.R. ocial and Educational Centre.

The chair ,,'as taken by the l\1ayor (Councillor J. E. Jones, J.P.), who holds the distinction of ?eing the first railwayman on whom the honour of belng Iayor of Merthyr has been conferred. In the course of his speech he paid tribute to the invaluable work performed by the St. John Ambulance men at a. the .ever-increasing number of accidents was glVlng nse to senous concern.

A silYer cup, given by Mr. \,\ . J. Canton, Chairman of the l\Ierthyr Centre of the Priory, was presented to II. \X'. Jones,' Quakers' Yard, by the donor, who referred to the work performed by ambulance worker, but .er.nphasised the importance of getting young people to JOln the movement. It was with the idea of encouraging the younger generation in this direction that he had gi\Ten the cup to the League.

In presenting the Griffith Llewellyn Individual Senior Cup to Mr. G. lichael, Quakers' Yard, and runner-up medal to Ir. Jukes, fr. James ( Jewport) the Committee for the opportunity it had afforded him of meeting old friends of the League.

The W. L Llewellyn League Cup and cheque were presented to the Quakers' Yard team by Mr. A Lucas, who encourao-ed other teams to work harder with the object of away next year some of the trophies that were this year going to Quakers' Yard.

The Chief Constable, 11I. D. L Davies, Commissioner for the Merthyr Centre, in presenting the \,\'. M. Llewellyn Shield and medals to the Quakers' Yard team and runnersup medals to the Dowlais. (Caeharris) g.reatly amused the audience by relat1ng some of his expenences as an employee of the Great Western Railway.

The reports of the Merthyr Class Secretary, Mr. E. T. Dibb, and the League Secretary, Mr. J. Lewls, were read and adopted.

Mr. Trevor Roberts, Divisional Superintendent, 1 ewport, presented the. 193 I awards to the Ierthyr and a thirty years' effiCIency bar to Mr. A. ; and In t?e course of his speech thanked the respective secretanes for their services.

BOROUGH OF RHO DDA CE TRE. I SPECTION AT TREORCHY.

The Upper Rhondda Corps was inspected by the CO.mmissioner for \'qales, the Hon. John H. Bruce, by the Borough Commissioner Captain T. E. Richards, on Saturday, May 2 I. A good muster assembled on the Oval, Treorchy, representing the Maindy and Cwmparc, Tynybedw, Bute, YnysfelO, and Fernhill Divisions-the Fernhill Cadets looking exceedingly smart in their purchased with the aid of a grant from the PIlgrIm Trust Fund.

The Inspecting Officer expressed as favourably impressed with the number and effiClency of the men nurses on parade, and the Corps on haVing supplied more recruits for the Mlilitary Hospitals Reserve than any other Corps He presented Service medals to DIvlSlonal Superlntendent W. J. Matthews and Ambulance Officer]. Marsden, Warrants of Appointment to newly-appointed officers, and Silver medals to members of the Cwmparc and Maindy Ambu-

lance Divisions, winners and runners - up respectively in the Upper' Rhondda Ambulance League competitions.

INTER-CORP CmIPETITION.

The Inter-Corps Competitions were held at Ystrad Rhondda Labour Hall on June IT. Ten team s of men entered for the \'(/. E. \'qillis Cup, which wa awarded to the Tonypandy Police Team with 173 marks out of a possible 200. The judges were Dr. R. Thomas and Dr. ]. E. Brereton.

Dr. A. J. Fraser judged the contest open to .nursing teams for the Lady Vaughan \Villiam Cup, which was won by the 1aindry and Eastern Team with I Z 5 marks out of a possible 180.

In the Cadet Competition for the Sir Rhys '\ ' illiams Cup, judged by Dr. Fraser, the o. 2 Team, came first out of seven entrants, WIth 135 marks out of 200.

ABERDARE CENTRE.

smart parade was witnessed on Sunday afternoon, June 5, when the members of the Cynon Val,ley Corps held their Annual Church Parade at t. largaret s Church, Aberaman.

Fully 500 men, nurse , boy and girl cadets, under the command of Corps Superintendent Emr:Ys James, paraded the streets, headed by a silver band, prior t? entenng the church, which was filled to its utmost capaCIty.

There were present the Hon. John }I. Bruce, Commissioner for \,(Tal es , and ir. Bruce; Ir. Gomer L. Davies Sub-Commissioner; Dr. Gwilyn Pierce, Centre Surge;n; Dr. Howell Pierce, Divisional 'urgeo.n; taff Officer David Evans, Corps ecretar), G. Danes, and the following Divisions were ,'.·ell represented: cynon, Penrhh.vceiber, 1\ 'h, Aberaman, Aberdare and Hirwatn Ambulance Dl\'lSIOns ; Penrhiwc eiber, Mountain Ash, Cwmaman, I\beraman, Aberdare and Abercynon ursing Di visions.

The lesson on the Good Samaritan was read by the Hon. John H. Bruce, and the pr.ayers intoned by the Rev. D. G. \'('illiams. An appropriate sermon, based upon " Be fruitful in every good work," was deliyered by the • Vicar, the Rev. ]. R. James.

After the seryice, the Corps members were thanked by the Commissioner for \/Vales for their presence in Church, and the valuable services they were rendering.

NEW I BRIEF.

The following paragraph, taken from a ?outh evening paper, is typical of the many expreSSIOn tude received by the Prio ry for the careful handling of patients removed in its ambulance cars:

May I, through the medium of your paper, express my very grateful thanks to the members the. t.

John Ambulance Society for the manner In which my brother was removed to hospital?

The men in attendance were wonderfully kind. GRATEFUL.

Cardiff.

Found in Folkestone.

Bronze Medallion, 108,637, Frederick Ditcher, with Label 191t>.

Owner can obtain same by applying to L. B. Easton, 23, Garden Road, Folkestone.

THE JOURNAL OF THE VENERABLE ORDER OF THE

OF

Vol. 5. No.8. J\UGUST, 1932.

The "St. John Ambulance Gazelle" is published on the ISI of each mOllth. The Annllal Stlbscription is 31. 6d. post free; single copies 3d.

Brigade reports should be addressed to the Editor, at the Chancery of the Order q! St. john, St. john's Gate, Clerk,en well, E.C. Reports and photographs shonld reach him by the I Slh of each month.

Subscriptiofls alld advertisemellts should be forwarded 10 the publishers, Afeurs. British Periodicals, Ltd., 19, 19 0 Ctfrsifor Street, E.C+

CONTE T PAGE

Editorial 199 "Ded.icatlon Board" in J\fcmorr of Deccased taff Officers of t\o. District 200 The Talbot \mhulance.. 201 Questions and Answers Nursing Re\icw Intcresting Case Reports Our Guinea" Problems" Competition 1\nnual Inspection of NO.1 Dlstnct Brigade ,\ppuintments Brigatlc .c\\ s Brigade Overseas Priory for Wales

OF TIlE ORDER, T. Jon 's Lo DO T, E.C.

4IfgllSt, 1932.

CE TRAL AREA.

On June 18 the nnual Drill C mpetition for the Walker Cup took place at Toynbee Hall and was jud ged by Lady District uperintendent Mis Rideout and Di trict Officer Pasco. 1\ do e contest re ulted in a win for o. 66 (Toynbee I Iall) N. Division over No. 7 I (City) N. Divi ion

As the competition was nding, Central Area was honoured by a visit from the Surgeon-in-Chief,

Colonel Ellis. Afterwards, at his special reque t, the two teams, under command of Lady Diyisional uperintendent 1-1iss Robinson, gaye combined and unrehearsed exhibition of drill, which '..vas highly commended by him. Subsequently, the urgeon-inChief wrote to the Commissioner and made fayourable comments on the drill and on the words of command.

On June 19 the Eighth \.nnual Church Parade took place and was, as usual, a great succes. The Ambulance and Nursing Divisions, of whom some 350 members were on parade, assembled in Lincoln's Inn Fields, where Dr. Corbet Fletcher, who is acting as Assistant Commissioner, formally tran ferred the Brigade tandard from 13 (King's Cross) Diyision to TO. 22 (Hospital Saturday Fund) \\-hich will provide the Colour Guard for the ensuing year.

The parade then marched do\\"n Kingsway to t Clement Dane's Church, "where the serdce was held by kind invitation of the Rector, \\T Pennington Bickford. The sistant Chief Commissioner, Colonel G. 1100re and the urgeon-inChief, Colonel Elli , read the lessons, and the Rector of t. J\.nne's, oho, the Ba il Bourchier, preached an impressive and inspiring sermon, in which he paid tribute to the work of the Brigade. 1 \.fter the seryice the parade i11 pected by the urgeon-in-Chief, who congratulated Cenrral Area on the srnart appearance of all rank,. To mu , ic proyided by the District and the horeditch 'iker Bands, the parade, indudinO' the members of l\" ursing Division, then marched back to Lincoln' Inn Fields, where it was dismi sed by the ,L \.ssi:tant ommissioner, \vho thanked his staff and all present for making the function uch an outstanding succes" more especially as this was his last parade as Officerin-Charge of ntral 1\.r a

HOSPITAL

ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM

"Dedication

Board" in Memory of Deceased Staff Officers of No. I District, S.J.A.B.

On Monday evening, June 27, the Board, of which a picture appears in this issue, was Unveiled and Dedicated at District Headquarters. The Commissioner, Lieut .-Colonel F. A. Brooks, explained to the company present the objects of the Board, the principal one being a wish long expressed to have a permanent record of all the Staff Officers who have served in the District, and particularly of the early members who were the pioneers of Brigade work in London.

The Board was Unveiled by the Commissioner, and then D edicated by The Very Rev. The D ean of B ocking, a Chaplain of the Order, after which the " Last Post" was sounded by Sergeant Willoughby, of the Headquarters Band.

The Dean then read the versicle from the Burial Service and the Lord's Prayer was recited, followed by the " Reveille" and the little Service completed with the Benediction.

Amongst those present besides the members of the District Staff were: Mrs. MacFadden, Mrs. Carvell, Mrs. Hamburger, Mrs. Connon Robertson, Captain N. Cahusac, Mr D. G. Monteith, Mr. E. W. Ryall, Assistant Commissioner H. Langley Jones, No. 10 District (late of No. I District). The Chief Commissioner and the Secretary-General of the Order were unavoidably prevented from attending.

T:he names recorded on the Board are as follows :METROPOLITAN CORPS, 1887 Furley, Sir John, CH., CB., Knight Justice, Director of Ambulance, 1887-189°.

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MacCormac, Sir \Villiam, Bart., K C.B., K.C.V.O., M.D., F.R.C. ., Knight of Grace, Medical Officer-in-Chief, 1887-19°1.

Sanders, J. W., F.R.C.S., Corps Surgeon, 1887-189°

Brasier, W. J. Church, H.S.B., Briga de Chief Superintendent, 1887-19°5.

Mackenzie, F. Donald, Knight of Grace, Assistant Commissioner, 1887-1910.

Goodwin, Edward R ., H.S.B., Corps Officer, 188719°2.

Morgan, \Villiam H., O.B.E., Officer, Assistant Commissioner, 1887-1923.

Rumball, J. P., Corps Officer, 1887-1889.

Knott, James \V., Corps Secretary, 1887-1889.

Jarman, Cecil P., Corp Secretary, 1889-1892.

Trimmer, Alfred ]., H B., Superintendent of Stores, 1888-19°3.

Eccles, A. Symons, 11:.B., H.A., feclical Board, 1889-19°°.

Brown, F. Gordon, M.R.C.S., Officer, 11edical Board, 1889-19°7.

Warwick, F. J., 1'1.B. (Cantab), 1I.R.C.S., [edical Board, 1889-1894.

Tunstall, Major A. c., LD., F.R.CS. (ED), Officer, 11edical Board, 189°- 1930.

Winny, W. Humphris, O.B.E., A. LI.E.E., Knight of Grace, Commissioner, 189 1-1927.

Edwards, W. Rea, O.B.E., A.CA., Knight of Grace, Superintendent Secretary, 1892-19°0. NO. 1 DISTRICT, METROPOLITAN CORPS, 18 94.

Bowdler, Col. Cyril W. Bowdler, C.B., Knight of Justice, Chief Commissioner, 1895-1911. Inspector-General Belgrave, .V.O., 1I.D., F.S.A., R. ., Knight of Justice, Chief Commissioner, 1898-1911.

Hall, Lieut.-Col. John Lees, 1-LR.C.S., L.R.CP. (ED), Knight of Grace, Deputy Commissioner, 190 7- 19 1 5.

Bintcliffe, W. J., Corps Treasurer, 19°8-1914.

Wilbraham, The Lady A. Maud B., O.B.E., H.S.S., Lady District Superintendent, 1899-1922.

Cantlie, Col. Sir James, K.B.E., M.A., M.B., F.R.C.S., R. A.M .C (T.), Knight of Grace, Assistant Commissioner, 1895-1923.

Carvell, J. Maclean, M.B.E., M.R.CS., L.S.A., H.A., Assistant Commissioner, 1897-1923.

Stuart, Ernest 0., L.R .CP. & S., L.S.A., S.B., County Surgeon, 19°9-1929.

MacFadden, Cecil]. R., O.B.E., M.D., Commander, Assistant Commissioner, 1903-1930.

Hamburger, N. S., D onat, Di strict Officer, 1899-1931.

No. 1 DISTRICT, 1909.

Robertson, R. Connon, L.M.S.S .A., L.S.A., Officer, District Surgeon, 1920-1931.

The Talbot Ambulance.

By A DREW ROB ERTSON, M.I.A.E., General Manager, Talbot.

In approaching the problem of producing a motor ambulance to reach the high standard of perfection which the British hospital services have attained, I sought, and was cheerfully granted, the expert advice of the medical and nursing professions. There was, fortunately, a good basis on which to work -the Talbot chassis for private motors, in which our chief designer, Mr. G. Roesch, has realised the two ideals of reliability and simplicity. An ambulance must be, before all things, reliable, and the simpler its driving mechanism the better, so that the driver may have, as far as is humanly possible, freedom from care on the road. Ile has enough on his mind in getting the patient safely to hospital shelter with

is of prime English ash, free from knots and made as light as possible consistently with strength. teel flitch plates are Etted for support where necessary. All joints are tenoned and mortised, insulated with white lead and screwed . All panels are of steel. The whole of the interior is lined with best-quaLty plywood. The rear offside top corner incorporates the rear number plate, illuminated from the interior. All exposed joints are covered with mouldings. The roof is rigidly supported on transverse hoop s and covered with weather-resisting fabric.

The driving cabin is partitioned off and the partition has two sliding windows for communication and ventilation. Two doors are Etted to the driver s

the utmost uispatch possible and the least risk of shock.

To begin \\-ith, then, we bau a for which upkeep had been reduc d to merely filling with petrol, oil and, occasionally, water; the lubrication of which was at all points automatic; with no complex gadgets to call for attention. The roadholding qualities of this chas i , with the springing system scientifically attached, ensure the highest degree of comfort and security. The brakes, very powerful, progressive and absolutely constant in their action, the teering, with it flexible wheel and its worm and nut action, are other good safety points. Practically the only important modification was to meet the special need of the ambulance service -a lo "w-loading frame. The rear a.,.de being of the spiral bevel type, with double helical gear reduction for each rear wheel, enabled us to produce a very low chassis frame.

Thus, attention could be concentrated on the coachwork and Ettings. The coachwork of the Talbot Ambulance is designed to give the highest degree of strength and comfort. All the framing 201

cab. Easy access is prO\-idec1 to b o th the ncar and the offside stretchers. There is one drop and o ne fixed "window on each side of the bod\-, the former \\Tith casy-winding mechanism; and one'drop \yindo\\' in each door of the dri,rer's cab. \11 the windo"ws of the patient-carrying compartment are glazed \,'irh smoked or frosted safet y- glas. \11 doors and windows are specially guarded against rattle.

The wind creen is of the double type, Etted with gla s, of robust construction with metal framing, and arranged to open and giye clear vi ion to the driyer and attendant in foggy weather; and here, again, in the intere t of the patient'S comfort, an anti-rattle deyice ha been fitted. The drl\-er's and attendant's seat are con, tructed to proyicie the maximum comfort for long journey work.

The equipment of the Talbot 1\mbulance is complete. It has two :M.A.B. type stretchers with rubber equipment and necessary pedestals, with attendant's (( bath-type" seat fitted between the stretchers. The hot-water seryice and interior heating is controlled by a valve from the interior. The rear door has precautions against draught and,

of course a lock of easy operation There are suitable for holding all doors in a fully-open position The sanitary utensil box is in con:venient position in the front bulkhead. .A spo.tlight IS fitted to the windscreen on the nears1de wIth a separate switch. n air extractor is incorporated in the roof

The stretcher platforms are wide enough t? carry any type of standard stretcher. By removlng the stretchers, sitting patients can be accommodated by means of detachable cushions and back rests to the stretcher platforms. Fireproof fio.ori.ng is and all corners rounded to meet hyg1enlc requIrements in regard to cleaning.

This Talbot Ambulance has won the patronage of the London County Council and of other public bodies. I honestly believe that it deserves the appreciation it has won, I. recognise that may be possibilities of bringmg 1t .nearer to perfectlOn, and we are always willing to rece1ve, and to act helpful suggestions from those who have expenence of it in use.

Home Nurs ing Tex t bo o k (R evised E dition).

The revised edition of the Home Nursing Textbook, described as the fourth edition, is now on sale at St. John's Gate, price IS. 6d. per copy, by po.st I.S.

On and after January I, 1933, all exammat1c;)fls In Home ursing will be based on syllabus In the revised (fourth) edition ; but until that date, classes which have been instructed on the old book may be examined on the syllabus in that book.

Centre or Class Secretaries should, therefore, when applying for state on the form of application for exam1ner (Ref. A. E) whether the class has been instructed on the new or on the old book in order that examiners may be advised , accordingly. .. . .

The re-examination of Nursmg DlVlS10ns of the St. John Ambulance Brigade will be based. on the old book until December 3 I, 1932, after which date they will be based on the new book.

Ideal Present for your Friend

Questions and Answers.

FRACTURES OF FEMOR A D PATELLA.

1. L. (Herne Hill).-At a recent meeting o.f our Division we discussed the treatment of Simple Fractures of right Patella and ?f. left As there was some divergence of op1nlOn we decIde? to su bmit the problem for your ruling, more espeCIally as to whether or no the feet should be tied together, as set out in textbook for Fracture of Femor.

From the first aid vieTJ)poil7t, the Fe/)Jor is the more serious ilYUiY and demallds pl"lonty III treatIIImt. Fflrther, the Fractured Patella will rtm 110 risk of aggravation if patimt is kept flat 011 his back 101J)er limb extended. 50 I should control the patella wIth balldage and back splint and tben proceed to treat the Fractllred Femor as laid dOll'n ill the textbook. N. C. F.

V \LUE OF ARTIFICL\L RESPIRATIO

J. M. (Folkestone).- The value of Artificial Respiration is based upon the that the heart often continues to act after respuatlOn has ceased. Please inform me what is the approximate length of time during which the heart may continue to beat in these circumstances.

It has been stated that the Heart Centre 1IJili continlle for three minutes after the Cel/tre to act. At the sallle time, it is imposszble 10 predIct hOJP long in a1lY given case the heart mil beat after respiration has stopped, because it lIla), cease after a feu) secollds or JJlay continue to beat for an hOllr or JIIore. C. F.

TREe\. TIm T OF CRt; HED KNEE.

H. 11. (Bournville).-At a recent Divisional Practice I was given the job of treating a. Knee involving Fractures of Patella, Tibla and Femor, and accompanied by arterial bleeding. The limb was in natural position. There was much controversy as to the correct of splinting, and your guidance would be of much Interest to ou r members.

From the first aid vielvpoint, the Fracttlred Fe))/or would appear to be the more serious in/my and to demand priority in treatment. 50 I would control the htl'lllorrhage and dress the wound. Then I 11J0tlid fix the patella 1vith back splint and bandage. This done, I 'J}.'Oft/d proceed to treat the Fractured Femor as laid doum in textbook, adding an inner splint for further support to Tibia.

N.C.F.

CENTENARY FILM.

CORRECTION.

The notice in last month's issue of the GAZETTE (page 173) should be amended to read :-" The is of the 35 millimetre type, and It IS hoped to obtam a copy of the film in 16 millimetre type."

Particulars of the film can be obtained from Headquarters. No charge is made to Divisions for the hire of the film.

N urs ing Revi ew.

On Sunday, July 10, Lady Perrott, R.R.C, Lady Superintendent-in-Chief of Nursing Corps and Divisions of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, reviewed the Nursing Divisions from the Counties of Northumberland and Durham.

The parade was held at the Y.M.CA. Athletic Grounds, Gosforth, Newcastle-on- Tyne, and was under the command of the County Commissioner, Mr. Stanley Embleton, Commander of the Order of St. John, assisted by County Officer Mr. George Curry, M M., Officer of the Order of St. John, who acted as Adjutant, and by Lady County Officers 1rs. Webster, Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Ritson. lvliss M. Batey, A.R.R.C, Lady County Officer and Secretary, acted as Staff Officer to the Lady Superintendent-in-Chief.

There were thirty Divisions on parade, including one of cadets, making a total of 386 nurses. They made an impo ing spectacle in the brilliant sunshine.

j\mbulance men from underland Eastern Division (holders of the Efficiency Cup for the year) provided the ceremonial colour party.

At 3.30 p.m. the Lady Superintendent-in-Chief, accompanied by lis Batey, arrived on the ground. The Coxlodge Silver Band played the "General alute" and the Lady uperintendent-in-Chief proceeded to inspect the Divisions. After the inspection there was a march past while the band played the Brigade larch.

The Lady uperintendent-in-Chief then presented ervice Iedals and Bars to twelve members, and afterwards addressed the ursing Officers. he made pecial remarks of the many faces she remembered, and expre sed her great pleasure at the number of old friends she saw among the ursing Officers, some of whom he had met on her first visit to the Di trict about twenty-one years ago. he also expres ed her pleasure at the general "turn-out" and the large number on parade, and urged the neces ity for providing more V.A.D. members in case of a ational Emergency.

Among the guests present were Sir Thomas Oliver and :Mr. J. T. Batey, Knights of Grace of the Order of t. John, irs. Batey, 1Irs. Embleton, Dr. James Anderson, Colonel John Clay (County Controller of Voluntary l \id Detachments in Torthumberland), County ecretary 1r. H. Grace, Colonel and Mrs. E. Pinkney, Dr. Shepherd, Dr. Campbell Lyons and many others.

Found in Folkestone.

Bronze Medallion, 108,637, Frederick Ditcher, with Label 1918.

Owner can obtain same by applying to L. B. Easton, 23, Garden Road, Folkestone.

I n te re st ing Ca se Rep o rts.

By N. CORBET FLETCHER M.A., M.B., B.Chir. (Cantab), M.R.C.S., etc., Assistant Commissioner-in-Charge, Central Area, No. I (Prince of Wales) District, S.J.A.B.

EFFICIENCY I FIRST AID.

CASE REPORT No. 55 .-The Officer-in-charge of the Ystradgynlais Cadet Division reports the efficient performance of first aid under the following circumstances :-

On the evening of June 16 a young lady fell from the swings at the Cwmphil recreation ground and sustained a severe gash above her right knee. Cadet Willie Williams, who is only 16 years of age and a member of the Ystradgynlais Cadet Division, rendered first aid under exceptionally difficult circumstances, as he had only a limited supply of first aid material, and he was handicapped by a big crowd of people. However, he successfully controlled the severe hremorrhage, and after sterilising the wound, dressed it in the neatest possible manner, treated for shock, and sent for Dr. Stubbins; and on the arrival of the doctor he assisted him while he inserted eight stitches in the wound.

Cm.[).IENT.-It is aiJJ)ays pleasing to report cases of ejjicienry ill first aid on the part of our cadets, on whom depends the futllre prosperity and lIsefulness of the Brigade ; and 1ve cordialf)' congratlliate Cadet IFillie fWdliallls on the promptness and acctlrary of his treatment in this instance.

C'\. E REpORT O. 56.-The Officer-in-charge of No. 72 (Barking) Division, No. I District, reports the efficient performance of first aid under the follmving circumstances :-

On April 14 Ptes. Bobby, Carroll and \\"'alland were in Fenchurch treet tation 'when a man fell from a carriage while the train was still running and sustained a lacerated wound in his right thigh, quite 6 ins. in diameter. The femoral artery was se\Tered and the patella injured; but the e three, who providentially \vere on the spot, rendered most efficient first aid by improvising a tourniquet, and after dre sing the " , ound, splinted the whole leg. They then remoyed their patient in a City ambulance to t. Bartholomew's Hospital, where he under,,-ent an immediate operation, and made excellent pro ares , except that he will alway haye a stiff knee. The house surgeon commented on the efficient fir t aid, as did al 0 the president of the railway Cmr;:'1ENT.-Good work requires no adziertiselllent, and so, Jvhile Ptes. Bobl?Jl, Carroll alld fVallalld OIl good ]J)ork ]vell dO/Je we illlagliJe that tbe patietJt 11'1·11 be eternal!;, grateflll to these three lJJelllb erJ" of the Brigade, 11 lbo, bf!)'olld all doubt, salied his life bJl tb eir prolllptitllde alld skilflll treatllleJJt.

Our GUINEA "PROBLEMS " COMPETITION

Conducted by A. T. LAKIN, M.B.

PROBL E M N o 3 . R E SULT:

Winning Solution.' Superintendent G. A E 1DERBY (Boston Division). (To whom a cheque jor One Guinea has been sent.)

Honourable Mention: Ambulance Sister G. 11. HARRIS (Bournville Nursing Division).

Ambulance Sister E. DOUGLAS (Denton Nursing Division).

Dr . L aki n 's Comment s on " Prob lem s " Comp e tit i o n N O. 3.

It is a wise procedure in your studies to try and discover the" Why," " How" and" When" of the subject that is being studied.

" Why " means its value and forms the Explanation.

" How" means the technique and is your Preparation.

" When" means the application and IS your Practice.

My notes for the solution of Problem 3 followed this course, and "Why" became the headings of the sections eventually. I am pleased to see that a few competitors have adopted this method and have classified their cases under various headings, since a definite method in study helps in the memorising of facts and as a result practice will be more efficient.

It is so fatally easy to run through the manual and compile a list complete with references, but to give of your best, you must think about what you are going to do, and think whilst you are doing it; otherwise the First Aid you render will be your second or third best, and that is not worthy of you.

The lists submitted are very good, and there were no poor papers-but there are still too many careless First Aiders who make silly careless slips in their replies and who do not examine their work after they have completed it; it does not pay, either in First Aid or in your solution to problems. Can you imagine a careful First Aider passing " Ruplurea "? Mter strenuous thought, I found that it was a careless typing of " Ruptured "-many errors of this type occur, and it gives a clue to the type of First Aid the competitor will render, and really, if you take the trouble to solve a problem, it is worth while to see that your solution adequately conveys your meaning.

I have discovered some interesting facts from this problem . First Aiders insist on the medical man washing his hands properly before he deals with a case, but their own hands do not need it, since there are only two solutions that mention the use of hot water for cleansing the hands of the First Aider Why the invidious distinction?

2 0 4

Everybody is keen on making tea, coffee and such like beverages, but no one thought of plain, unadulterated hot water as a drink, and surely hot water is a splendid cleanser, diluent and stimulant without any additions; it is readily ayailable and proyides the body with extra fluid quicker than any other means. The majority immerse burns and scalds in a soothing lotion so as to avoid contamination and ease pain until the dressings are ready; no one has thought of doing the same thing with a dirty wound -perhaps because the :Manual does not state it definitely. It is a splendid emergency method when medical assistance is not readily available and dressings haye to be prepared. It is a routine treatment with me when I have to deal with dirty ,\vounds, such as we get in colliery accidents.

Everybody is keen on treating shock, but nobody tries to prevent shock, and it is better First Aid to prevent undue shock than to have to treat it.

It is my considered opinion that" washing a feeding bottle," "cleansing a teat," hot and tepid baths, washing towels and dressings, applying hot towels to the face and promoting perspiration, hot foot baths with various medicaments added useful for rheumatism, corns, bunions, etc., and sundry other things, are not First Aid, although some First Aiders have tried to make me believe that they come within the scope. One good slogan is worth remembering: " Whenever First Aid is needed, hot water is usually required " Quite good, is it not?

After breaking off one of the points of my eightpointed cross-Sympathy-I have been able to deal with 38 splendid papers that came into the final selection; the Manual had to be consulted very freely and words counted before a final selection could be made Although their lists are not complete, there are three papers left, and it is a difficult job to decide between them Honourable MentlOn to Miss Harris (Birmingham) and Miss Douglas (Denton), an d the award to Superintendent G. A. Enderby (B oston).

THE WINNING SOLUTION. I-IOT WATER.

When: As in: Ilow: - - -

{ COllllteractjllg dropping temperatllre. 11119/3. PrevClltingjai/llre of heart-lungs. AlI 62/3. StilJJlfiating. 1\120/ 2. Shock, co/lapse, poisons, aspJ-!}xia, syncope.

Tea, coffee, meat extracts, 1V!20 6; Water-\ bottles to abdomen and lower limbs,)" J.HI 4 8 / 6. SprinkJeface, j\1I62 5.

Helpillg ,vithdrt1Jv excess blood from brain tissues. 1W'16 3/3· Apoplexy. If7ater-bottles 10 abdomen and jeet. -J1I64-J.

Aiding respiration. Slvelling throat-tissues. Squee-zed sponge-flannel, jrom chin to top of sternum. J.11149/ 3, 173 6. iIlcreasing pulse-rate .11 I5 /6 IO.

Re/ieving pain. After insensibi/if)'. Sprains, strains, dislocaT ea, coffee. MI56 i ro. Hot applications .LV/84 2, 85 / 5, 83 / 3. tions.

Prevfllting sepsis. ;'93 I. Wounds.

ProtectilJg abdollli!111 contents. AI 124/ I. Aidil1g doctor. 11121 3- 3. Protmdil1g intestines, etc. Accidents, reception. To procure s lerilisation before use. 1v193 /3, Sterilised, salty appli catiom. A1 124 2. S terilised. WAR J.11 WATER.

ApplYing soothing lotion. Administerillg det!/f-dcent drink. Administerillg etl/Ctic.

Burtis, scalds. Poisons. Poisons.

As cleaJJsil1g agel/t. didil1g mrvolls Sj'stetJI. Poisoned wounds. Infalltile convulsions.

Blood-heat, sterilised, uith baking soda. Jh 28 3 Barlry-2vater, gruel. Tf7ith TJlustard or salt .11h 7 2 4.

Sterilised. ..1113 2 3.

Slight(;, above 98.4 deg.; 15-20 !!limlles to armpits .11h67 6.

Nmlralisiflg corrosives. Eye bllms. Sterilised, containing vinegar or baking soda l1h36 2.

GEO. A. ENDERBY, Superintendmt, Boston Divisi on HONOURABLE MENTION.

HOT IVATER.

App!;' tOJvels rImg Olft in hot 1vater .'

Strains and mptured lJJuscles ( J118 5).

Ifl70lm d ill abdolJJeII 1vith organ protmsion (MIZ4 I A(z)).

S1velling of throat tissues-to front of neck (1"11149)·

Dislocatiolls and sprains-cold failjng to give relief (jVf8 3/b(3)· M84-/3).

Hot JJ'ater bottles to IOJJ-'er lilllbs .'

Alcoholic poisonillg (1111761 E( )).

Apople.':J ( 164/ 2 ).

Shock, etc.-sprinkle face with hot alld cold 1vater altertIately, IInless head ily·my (!v1r62/z).

Feet in hot lJ!ater :

H tl1l11orrhage from nose (!vI 117 I 3)·

tPARM WATER.

Bathing .'

Dirty j}/olmd (sterilised).

Corrosive alkaline bllms-pills eqllal parts vinegar M132h (a).

Poisoned wounds (M132h (a)).

Eye-quicklime-plus villegar (I in 4) (M13G).

Eye-oil of vitriol-pills baking soda (dessertspoorifttl to pint) (M136).

Btlr"s and Scalds .'

Place it!Jttred part in 1]Jater 98-4 deg. Dress 1vo/md with lint strips soaked ilZ soilltioll of baking soda and 1vater 98.4 deg. (J11128-3 (I)).

Infantile Convulsions .'

Slpport child in 1vater slightly above body temperatllre (MI67/C (2)).

Emetic .'

Salt or IIIl1Stard in War!Jl1vater (!V1r72/4 (i and ii)

GL.:\.DYS M. HARRIS, BOllrllvifle J.Vursing Division.

Hot and ll'arm 1vater haL'e equally important IISes ill First Aid. and stress lJJIISt be made on the fact that carelessness or indifference ill Ilsing either might prove fatal.

HOT W>--1TER.

(i) To prolllote ll'armth (hot JJ-'ater bottles).

(ii) To relieve pain ( 1f, p.p. 83, 84, 85).

(i(i) To draw blood away from site of iJ!jUl]' or hceJJJorrhage (lv! I P.p. / 149, 117/3).

(iv) Treatment for 1J-!OlllJd in front ]vall of abdomen (i'vl 1z -t / Z).

(v) Stimulating cirClllatiol1 (JJ 162 / 2).

(vi) Doctor ' s lise (1V /z I 3 G).

Ir '_4R.Jl TT"ATER.

(i) L-'-sed for making soda sollltioll for bums and scalds, and acid and alkaline sollftions for corrosiz'e bllrns.

(ii) Infantile cOJllIfIIsions.

(iii) To eJJC01{rage bleediJlg (AI 1323 t (a)).

(iv) To prepare ellletics (Jl 172 4(a)) and lJeIIlralising agellts ( 11f 173(b);ii/ i.

(I I) To 1vash )J'otmds.

The lise of 1J'ater in First is often urgefJt, and tllm cannot be spared for steri/isilJu afJd cooling if, bill there are t11'O cases .rtated lJJhere sterilhed 1} 'ater III11St be /lsed .'-

(i) IFashlilg 11 Ollllds.

(ii) Doctor's lISe.

E THER DOUGLA , Amblliallce Sisler, Dentoll tJFsing Division.

PROBLEM No.4.

Owing to the record number of solutions received, all solutions to Problem No. 3 must reach the Editor by the loth of this month.

READ THESE RULES CAREFULLY.

1.-Y ou must send in your Solution tb reach the Editor not later than the loth of the month. Any solution received after that date will be au tomatically disqualified.

2 - Your Solution must not exceed 15 0 words in length.

3.-It must be legibly written and on one side of the paper only.

4.-It must be accompanied by the "Problems" coupon cut from the current issue.

5.-The envelope must be addressed as follows :

THE EDITOR, (PROBLEMS COMPETITION DEPT.), THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE GAZETTE. 32, SHOE LANE, LONDON, E.C.4.

6.-Your Solution must be signed with your name, address, Rank and Division if a member of the Brigade or Nursing Divisions; or with your name, address, and number of your First Aid Certificate if a member of the Association.

Thi Winning Solution, together with the Judgi.f Remarks, will be published each month, and £1 : 1 0 will be despatched to the sender.

PROBLEM.

In the A pril i ssue of th e G AZETTE a c o rr esp on d e nt makes this stateme nt :-

"Again, questions from Chapter 3 o f the T ex tbo o k, such as The Ti ssue s (p ag e 47 ) , The Functi o ns (pag e 50) , should b e barred because t hey ar e not F i rst Ai d. Why s h o uld an y man use up hi s brain and tim e on s uch rubbi sh."

C an this statement be justified ?

St. J. A. G. August, 193 2 PROBLEMS COUPON.

Cut this out and attach it to your Solution, and sign on dotted line.

Annual Inspection of No. I (Prince of Wales's) District.

The Annual Inspection of No. District took place on June 25, on the Guards Parade Ground, Hyde Park, the Inspecting Officer being Field Marshal

The Viscount Allenby, G CB., G.CM.G., Kni g ht of Justice of the Order of St. John.

The Commissioner, Lieut.-Colonel F. Brook s , was in command of the Parade, District Officer G. C Green acting as djutant.

The Inspecting Officer was received b y the SubPrior, the Earl of Scarbrou g h, K.G., the SecretaryGeneral, Major -General Sir Percival Wilkinson, th e Chief Commissioner, Major-General Sir J o hn Duncan, the Assistant Chief Commissioner, Colonel Moor e , the Lady Superintendent-in-Chief, Lad y Perrott, the Sur g eon-in-Chief, Colonel Ellis, and the A ss i stant Surgeon- in-Chief, Dr. Corbet Fletcher, and m e mb e r s of the Chapter General.

The Parade, which numbered 3, 069, was c o mp ose d of two Nursin g and fi v e Ambulanc e Battali o n s In addition, there was a special C o mpan y of offic e r s and men who had served und e r L o rd A ll enb y in Palestine. The Inspectin g Officer wa s r e ceive d wi t h the "Gen e ral Salute" and th en pro cee d e d t o th e District M o tor A mbulance s, f o ll o w e d by a very thorou g h inspection of all the Battali o ns o n Parad e, includin g the Cadets

The A mbulance Battali o n s march e d past b y " Battalions in Column, " followed b y t he Ca d e t s and Ambulances.

For the first time the meth o d used at th e C e nt e nary Review wa s a dopt e d: the P a rad e w a s f o rm e d u p on an assembl y g r o und and th e n march e d o n t o th e parade g round.

The Field Marshal was goo d e n oug h to exp r ess to the C o mmi ss i o ner after the in s p e cti o n his sa ti sfacti o n at the s mart appeara nce o f a ll on para d e and at th e ex cellent mann e r i n which th e m arch -past had been perfor med, and a ske d him t o c o n vey t o all ranks his approval o f th e Pa r ad e.

NE XT JlfO N TH

(( HISTORY OF AMBULANCE COMPETITIONS"

By The ASSISTA T SURG E ON -IN -CH IEF, a nd D r. L A KIN S "TALKS ON FIRST AID AND COMPETITION WORK" w ill be co ntinued in o u r nex t iss ue.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade News.

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OPIES OF D I TRIeT O RDERS FOR D 1VISIO AL SURGEO S o I n D is t rict O r d er o. 131 the Co m miss i o ner in fo rm ed D i\'is i ons that in fu t ure a copr wo ul d be e nclose d in the envelope, which mu t be given by him to t he Dl v lslOnal Su rgeon. I n many ca es t his or d er is not being carrie d out, an d i n consequence several D ivisional urgeons were not on parade at the recent Annu al owing to the fact th at they ha d neither receIved the Ir copy of Di strict Ord ers from the O ffice r in Charge of the D i" i ion o r been informed by the latter of the I nspcctio_n date. \,\ 'ill Officer in Charge of D ivisions, ?Oth \ mbulance and :Nursing, please rectify this mat ter In future.

""JL'AI R rroRT, 1931.

_ Th e C;omm issioner would IIkc to bring to the notice o t D l \ IS I0m the following cxtract from a letter received frc:>rr: tht: Chwf ommis ioner on thc report of the Comml<;SlOner of l'\ o. D Istnct for the car 1931 :" The part ,,: hich Interests me most in your report is that dealing wlth public duties and ca e, treated. The number of public duties earn e d out really remarkable, and the number: of treated is an eloquent of, \ aluc ot the work done. The high tandard of effiClenq 10 TO (Pnnce of \'\ ales'c;) D is trict can only be 5hc of careful orgamsat lon, efficient training and selt saCrifice on the part of all concerned. 1 would like you to com ey to all ranks my high appreciation of their valuable work carried out during the past year."

FOR\Lnro", Of NEW D J1. I'>IO s.

The following new Di\ isioos han now been sanctioned by the hief Commissioner ;\HI's i "f!,.- horeditch ection, in future to be a D ivision, and to be known as the No. 73 horeditch Nursing D ivisio n with eA.ect from 9 H 2. 1 0 17 4 F i nch ley and ou thgatc ' ut ing D ivision, with effect from 25 ·4·32.

TO 75, Bromley ursing Di vision, with eRect from 13. 6 . 32

AlJlbu/ollce.-No. 1 2 I Ri chmon d D ivis ion with e1fe ct fro m 5 5.32

PR O\IOTIO 'I.

Th e Co m miss i oner is pleased to ann ounce the follo wi n g pr om o ti o n :-Corp s Offi cer P as co , o 2 9, '\ alth amst ?W Co rps , p ro m o ted t o the ra nk o f Di str ict O ffi ce r with effe ct fr o m Ap ril 18, 1932.

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ECT ION B Y F IEL D -MA R SHAL T HE VISCOUNT A LL ENBY.

Th e Co mmi ss io n er wou ld li ke to express his appreciatio n o f th e sm art ness o f t he para d e on the occasion of the An nual In spec tion i n B yd e P ark, on J une 25 The FieldMa rs hal was goo d e n ough t o exp ress to the Commi ssioner, afte r the In spe ct ion, his sa ti sfaction at the smart appearance o f all o n para d e, and at the excellent manner in which the mar ch past h ad bee n pe rforme d , a n d has asked him t o co nvey t o all ranks his approval of th e P ar ade.

F RANCIS A B ROOKS M. D ., L ieut -Colonel, COJJJmissioner. P A R A DE A T B E l. L E Y -O N-THAME

Th e Annua l P arade and Service of the South Bucks Divi sions t ook place on Sun d ay , J u ne 26, in the grounds of Ha rps d en Co u r t H enley , by kind invitation of Lieut.Co lo n el L. ob le, D .L. , J. P ., a Knight of Grace of the Ord er

Th e P arade , numbering 450 office r s and member s of A m bulance, ursing and Cadet D ivisions, was under the comman d of the County Commissioner, with the County Surgeon, Major J. C. Holden, M B , Ch B., as Second in Command; Superinten d ent Captain J. Boxall, T. D , as Adjutant; and Superintendent F. J. Mott as A ss istant Adj utant. The Ambulance D ivisions were under the command of Corps Superintendent J. Scott, and the ursing D ivisions under Mr s. Hancocks, in the ab sence of the Lady County O fficer.

The Inspection '..\Tas taken by the Chief Commiss i o ner, l ajor - General ir John D uncan, K.C.B., C. V .O , D .S. O ., who wa s accompanied by the Viscounte ss garret, O.B.E., '..vhen inspecting the ::\ursing Didsio ns The R eligious en' ice was conducted bv the \ 7en' Rev. Edgar Rogers, O.B.E., D ean of Bocking .L \.fter the en-ic e tea was prm.- ided to all o n P a rad e by the Bucks County Centre of the t. J o hn Ambula nce sso ci a tion, the arrangement for th e sea ti ng a t th e erVlce, a nd t ea, being made by the Co unt y ecreta n' , Mr. \,\ cott- Evans

OLDH -\\I C OR PS.

The Oldham Central Divi sio n hav e e r ected a new Ambulance Hut at Grain s Bar, near Oldham, and o n aturday, 7, the Hut wa s d eclared open by th e ..\Ia yo r of Oldham. \ ccompanying the :01 ayor '..va s the , the Rural Dean (Canon E. R. Mackint o sh), DI , trict O fficer Captain R. I . P oston (representing the Commis ioner), and many prominent local tQ'\vnspe o ple. The spoke of the plendid "I:ork the Brig ade was doing, and said uch splendid work de . eryed the support of all citizen.

UL\ER TO

The Annual Cadet Competition in connecti o n with the Furness D h ' isions took place at Ulycrston on 28. Headed by the l lyecston Band, the Cadets created a good impression as they marched to the Grammar chool G round Assistant Commissioner, Major E. B. P oo ley, L.R. C. P ., took the salute, being accompanied by Lieut.G enera l ir Matthew Fell, and other prominent resident ' of the district.

T h e B oys' Challenge Cup \Vas won by the Dalton Cad et , a nd t he lver ton Girls succeeded in retainin (t the cup w on by them last year.

BLACKPOOL.

The Annual Competition for the" Argenta" Challenge Cup took place at Blackpool on May 21, seventeen teams competing, the judges being Dr. A. Iredale (Team Test), and Dr. G. B. Horrocks (Individual). The result '\"as as follows :-Brierfield, 22 I points; Crewe, 200 points; \Varrington, 194 points; Tetley's (Leeds), 191 points. Once again congratulations to Brierfield.

PRESCOT.

Speaking at the Annual Presentation of awards, cups and medals won by the Prescot Division during the year, the Chairman, \\!. J. Lucas, Esq., J.P., e.e. (Honorary President of the Diyision), said :-" For the last twenty years the Prescot Divisions have been living in lodgings, and they have come to the conclusion that it is time to find a home of their own. They are working very hard, and I am pleased to know that before very long their hopes will be realised."

ROCHDALE.

The Annual Church Parade of the Rochdale Ambulance, Nursing and Cadet Divisions was held on Sunday, June 19, 1932·

The Parade, which was under the command of Superintendent T. Bracewell, was headed by the Rochdale Cadet Band.

The service, which was conducted by the Rev. T. A. Hutchinson, was the one used at St. John's Gate, on St. John's Day, and in his very instructive address the Vicar dealt with the History of the Order of St. John. MANCHESTER AND SALFORD CORPS.

Whitsuntide Processions. The call for public duty during the \Xlhitsuntide Processions is still as strong as ever. In addition to the two principal processions in the City on Whit-Monday and \'{1hit-Friday there were processions on a smaller scale in other parts of the town. Each day the Gorton Ambulance and ursing Divisions supplied men and women at Belle Vue Zoological Gardens, where many thousands congregate during this period, also the Speedway and Greyhound racing tracks.

On May 16, Whit-Monday, during the walk of the Church of England Schools, 22. First Aid Stations were established at convenient points round the route, and 141 cases of collapse, syncope, etc., were attended to, four requiring further treatment, and were removed to hospital. Although the weather was fine, the sky was overcast with heavy clouds, and a cold wind was much in evidence, this accounting for the small number of casualties.

May w, Whit-Friday, 33 First Aid Stations were posted at convenient points of the route taken by the Roman Catholic Schools. Only 95 persons passed through the First Aid Stations, five requiring further treatment at hospital. This is the smallest number of cases on record.

Corps Surgeon-Major E. S. Burt-Hamilton, M.e., and Corps Superintendent Naylor made a tour of the stations. District Officer Col. e. H. S. Redmond, T.D., also visited the First Aid Stations, and expressed his opinion much improvement had been made in the positions of the Stations, particularly in regard to front entrance of buildings being used. In several instances permission had to be obtained owing to the buildings being closed during the holidays.

There were 280 Ambulance men and sisters on duty each day.

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SAFETY FIRST \'VEEK.

The Manchester and Salford Corps, during the Safety First Week Campaign, fay 30 to June 4, in conj unction with the Manchester City Police, gave demonstrations daily in Messrs. Lewis's Hall, Market Street.

A team from the Jorth Manchester Division gave First Aid Display, and other members of the Division, together with Corps Officer Cecil and Acting Corps Officer Fox, acting various roles in the staging of the accident, which was the collapse of a scafFolding upon which two men were working, injuring them both.

Corps Superintendent \'{'. E. aylor gave a running commentary on the demonstration, illustrating the need of" Safety First," and also a brief outline of the importance of the work undertaken by the Brigade.

The collapse of the scaffolding and the acting of those taking part completely deceived all present, so realistic were the effects.

At each demonstration by the Brigade and City Police, Ardwick Ambulance Division and North Ianchester Nursing Division supplied members for public duty.

The Manchester and Salford Corps held its nnual Church Parade on Sunday, June 26, at St. l\nn S Church, the oldest Church in the City of Manchester.

Commissioner W. G. Smith, O.B.E., inspected the men, and then, headed by the band of the R.A.M.e.(T.), the parade marched to the Church. En route the ursing Divisions were met, who had the valuable service of the Roche Cadet Ambulance Band.

WIDNES.

The fourth Annual Review, Inspection and Demonstration of the South-\,\'est Lancashire Corps and Divisions of the St. John Ambulance Brigade took place on aturday, June 18, at the \'Vidnes Football Ground. The Parade, comprising about 1,000 Ambulance, ursing, and Cadet members from Wigan, \"V'idnes, t. Helens, Hindley, Prescot, Southport, Waterloo, Litherland and Liverpool, was accompanied by the bands of the utton Manor Colliery Institute and the Liverpool- cotti h Rover Scout Pipe Band.

This year the \X1idnes Division of the Brigade reaches its majority, and the holding of this interesting annual event in the town was considered an appropriate way of celebrating the local coming-of-age.

The officers in command were District Officers Colonel G. e. E. Simpson, O.B.E., T.D., F.R.e.S., and Captain A. F. Nimmo, M.B., and Corps Superintendent H. Potter, of the Wigan Corps. The Commissioner, W. G. Smith, O.B.E., inspected the Parade, and was accompanied by the District Secretary, District Officer J. H. Cleal. Corps Officer W. E. Searl, of the Liverpool Corps, acted as Adjutant.

LEIGH.

SOUTH-EAST LANCASHIRES.

The thirty-first Annual Review and Competition of the South-east Lancashire Corps and Divisions took place at Leigh. Thirty-five Ambulance Divisions and thirtytwo Nursing Divisions, together with eleven Divisions of Cadets, took part in the parade, which was under the command of Mr. W. Maxwell Reekie, Assistant Commissioner for NO.4 (Lancashire) District. The Inspecting Officer was Colonel e. 1. Ellis, Surgeon-in-Chief, who

was accompanied by Colonel e. J. Trimble, the Mayor and Mayoress of Leigh, and the Commissioner, Mr. W. G. Smith.

In welcoming the Bdgadc to Leigh, the Mayor spoke in the highest terms of the good and unselfish work that both the men and the women were doing day in and day out without fee or reward, and laid particular emphasis on the work they were doing on the crowded roads at the week-ends.

Following the inspection and march past, the usual competitions and exhibitions of First Aid work took place, and the Mayoress (Mrs. Hindley) presented the various shields and challenge cups to the following winning Divi ions :Ambulance Divisions.-Bury, Rochdale, Haslingden, Mumps.

Nursing Divisions.-Royton, Rawtenstall, \'lalkden. Cadets.-Boys, \'\' hitworth. Girls, Bury.

to the Denaby Main Division. He was appointed Surgeon to the Denaby Main Nursing Division on its formation in the following year.

In addition to the position of Medical Officer for Mexborough, he holds a number of public appointments, including Poor Law Medical Officer, Police Surgeon, Post Office Surgeon, Ministry of Pensions Referee, Public Vaccinator, etc., and has been a member of the Honorary Medical Staffs of the Montagu Hospital, Mexborough, and the Fullerton Hospital, Denaby Main, from their foundation, having been Chairman of the Medical Staff of the Montagu Hospital for a number of years.

Remarkable records of long service were claimed for members of the Burslem Divi sion by Ambulance Officer P. T. Hall, in charge of the Division, in an interesting review of its history, given at a social gathering.

The occasion was to mark the presentation to the

No.!. DISTRICT

NO. 5 DI TRICT.

GOLDTHORPE AND BARNBORO.

The Annual Drum-head Service of the Dearne Valley Corps S. J. i\. B. was held in the grounds of Hickleton Hall, on unday, June 26, by the kind permission of the Rt. Hon. Lord Viscount Halifax, Hon. President of the Corps.

The parade, under the charge of Corps Officer E. Soar, Acting Adjutant of the Dearne Valley Corps, was headed by the Goldthorpe British Legion Band. The route of the procession was through the streets of Goldthorpe to Bickleton Hall, a distance of about two miles.

The thanks of the Corps are due to Lord Halifax for allowing the use of the grounds for the annual service.

DR. HUEY.

Dr. John James Huey, of Mexborough, has been appointed Assistant Commissioner for the outh-Eastern Area, West Riding.

Dr. Huey's official connection with the Ambulance movement began in 1907, when he was appointed lecturer

Division by Mrs. Gater, wife of the late Mr. \'\- H. Gater, the former uperintendent, of a silver rose bowl, in memory of her husband. The bowl is to be a trophy for individual competition in Ambulance work by member s of the Division.

Reviewing the history of the Division, 11r. Hall said it was the senior Division in r orth tails, ha,-ing been regis tered in 1893. Pri vate Iansfield had remained a member ever since the Division was registered, and was possibly the olde t member in point of service in England, having had 39 years' continuous service, counting his four years in the R ..A. I.e. during the " ar. Though 76 years of age, he still attended drills and duties once every week, and he believed he had never missed an inspection throughout his career. There was also on the roll Corps Officer Hancock, with a member hip record of 3 3 years- 13 of those as uperin ten dent of th e Division, until his promotion to be Corps Officer in 19.2.9-

The late uperintendent Gater had had 3 years' service in the Division, holding the ervice Iedal with two bars. devoted Officer and soldier, they were all proud

Lord Allenby greetin g a Di\- s ional Surgeon who sen ed under him in Palestine

of him, and his death meant a great loss to the Division and to the Order throughout the district.

Mr. Evans commented that the Division's muster of long-serving members was such as probably no other Division in the area, and very few in the country, could equal, and the fact that its members remained so steadfast to it was in itself a great tribute.

The following announcement appeared in District Order I o. 644, dated December 8 last, with reference to the late Miss Salmon.

DEATH.

Sister Mary Salmon, Sheffield Nursing DiviSIOn. 7. 1. 31.

No. 7 DISTRICT.

CHURCH PARADE, HEREFORD CATHEDRAL.

Sunday, June 5, was a red letter day for the Brigade in Hereford. A special week-end effort was being made by the local Divisions, including a Bag-day, band concerts, whist drive and dance. These were all highly successful, but the crowning event was the Parade and Service on the Sunday afternoon. Contingents came from most of the Divisions in the District (some from over seventy miles). The parade totalled 192. The following Divisions were represented :-A",bu/ance: Hereford, Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Ross-on-Wye, Oswestry, and Hanwood; Nursing: Hereford, Shrewsbury ( Jos. and 2), Ironbridge, Oswestry, and Church Stretton. The Parade was under the command of the County Commissioner, Dr. R. L. E. Downer, with whom were County Officer T. D. Sinnett, Lady County Officer Mrs. E. R. Andrews, and Dr. Haine.

The Inspecting Officers were Brigadier S. L. Sleeman, CM.G., Chief Commissioner for Overseas, and Lady Perrott, R.R.C, Lady Superintendent-in-Chief, who inspected the Ambulance and Nursing units respectively, and expressed themselves as highly satisfied with the attendance, keenness, and general turn-out.

In the course Df his remarks, Colonel Sleeman said that nothing had done more in those native countries contained within the British Empire, to make for a better understanding between white and coloured peoples, than the work done by the Brigade. In his opinion, moreover, such a parade of highly-skilled men and women, ready and able to take their place in peace or war, for the sake of humanity, was the finest testimony of the appreciation of the living for the gallant dead of the Great War.

The inspection completed, the Divisions, headed by the Leighton Buzzard Boy Scouts' Band (of W/orld Jamboree and Wembley fame), marched to the Cathedral, while a special procession composed of highly placed members of the Order, and preceded by the Brigade standard. These were followed by the Mayor and City Council and officials in full civic state, and being met at the West door of the Cathedral by the Dean (Dr. Waterfield). Dr. J R. Bulman, Divisional Surgeon, Hereford Nursing Division, being a City Councillor, was with the Mayor's procession.

The Knights of Justice present were Colonel S. T. Woolrych Perowne (Registrar of the Order), Viscount Hereford, and Colonel Sleeman, all wearing the full insignia of the Order, with the mantle and cap, and accompanied by Lady Perrott (Dame Grand Cross), Lady Hereford and Mrs. Woolrych Perowne (Dames of Justice), and Lieut. R. B. Sleeman (as Esquire to his father).

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The members of the Hereford Ambulance Division, under Ambulance Officer G. N. Bullock, formed a guard of honour, while assembled in the \"Xl est door were the " Corporal" and" Servitors" of the Coningsby Hospital (an ancient foundation, closely connected with the Order in olden times), who were inspected by their Commander, Lady Hereford.

The lesson was read by Lord Hereford, and the sermon was preached by the Dean, who based his remarks upon the Beatitudes (Matthew v. 3-IO).

After the service the Divisions marched past the saluting base at the Public Library, and were dismissed at the Percival Hall, where an excellent and welcome tea was provided, thanks to Miss E. Long, O.B.E., Memberin-charge, Hereford Nursing Division.

So ended a parade unique in the annals of the Brigade in this District, both on account of the presence of so many distinguished Members of the Order and Superior Officers of the Brigade, and also from the fact that this was the first official visitation of the Order to Hereford Cathedral since pre-Reformation days, and the local units will ever remember with gratitude the great honour that has been paid to them by such attendance.

Special thanks are al 0 due to the Dean of Hereford for allowing the use of the Cathedral, and for his address; to Mr. J. S. Willox (Assistant ecretary to the County Committee of the Association) for his share in the arrangements; and, finally, to the splendid couts' Band, who gave their services gratuitously.

o. 8 (DUKE OF CO AUGHT' ) DI TRICT.

Colonel The Rt. Hon. The Earl of On low, O.B.E., D.L., JP., etc., Knight of Justice of the Order, inspected 2,500 men, women, boys and girls at Ea tbourne, on Sunday, July 17·

The occasion was a Review of the Di trict, and all units in Kent, urrey and Sussex were represented.

The proceedings opened by the official reception of the Inspecting Officer at 11 a.m., at the Town I jaIl; the Mayor being in tate Robes The Eastbourne Di"isions mounted a Guard of Honour under uperintendent Burnage, supported by Divi sional urgeons S. \\ 'i lliams, IcAleenan, and Dr. Daphne Dear and Lady uperintendent Irs. Bude. The Gravesend and 1 orthfleet Band also paraded for this event.

A special party visited the hospital, and at 12.15 p.m. proceeded to the \\7ar Memorial, where Lord Onslow laid a wreath on behalf of the District. The Buglers played the Last Post and Reveill e after which there was a short service. Contingents from the British Legion, Old Contemptibles, Girl Guides, local Brigade units and British Red Cross Detachment formed a Guard of Honour under Chief Inspector Stevens, of the Eastbourne Police.

An official luncheon was given at p.m.

At 3 p.m., the Inspecting Officer took the alute on the front, Commissioner E. A. Richards, K.G.St.J., being in charge of the Parade, and Captain E . .f\. Chill, O.B.E., CSt.J., being second-in-command. All ranks greatly regretted the absence of Major W. oble, CSt.J., owing to a motor-car accident.

The March Past, a most inspiring spectacle, commenced at 4 p.m., and was led by six bands, the whole route to the Redoubt Bandstand, for a short service, being thickly lined with people.

The service at the Redoubt Bandstand afforded another imposing sight. The service lasted 30 minutes, after

which the Parade was reformed, and marched to tea, where all ranks were the guests of the Mayor and Corporation.

The Di strict is indebted to the valuable services rendered by His Worship The Mayor, the Chief Constable (Mr. Smith), Mr. Denni s (the Entertainments Manager), Chief Inspector Stevens, Di strict Officer E. ]. Prew and J. Flavin, who acted as Assistant Adjutants, the excellent Gravesend and orthAeet Band, under Me Watson, Lady Superintendent Mrs. Bude, and her husband, and last, but not least, Superintendent A. Burnage, assisted by Ambulance Officer Boniface, for their untiring energies in regard to the preliminary arrangements. In this connection Mrs. Burnage deserves many thanks for her great help to the Commissioner.

CITY OF PLYMOUTH V.A.D. PECTION.

On June 29, the five St. John Voluntary Aid Detachments in the City of Plymouth were inspected for their annual efficiency. The War Office representatives were Majors R . .f\. fansell and G. E. L. imons, R.A.M.C, and the Devon County Controller's Inspection was undertaken by Ir. H. V. filler, enior Assistant County Controller, Devon t. John V.A.D.'S, who was accompanied by Lady County Officer R. Balsdon (Assistant County Controller), and Corps uperintendent WI. F. Pethick, Devon County taff. The Detachments on parade were :-Devon-IOo (Plymouth Co-operative), Assistant Commandant Irs. M. Lawrence; Devon-112 (Ford), Commandant, Mrs. A. Carder; Devon-r 14 (Devonport and Friary), Commandant, Mrs. J. Abbott; De\'O n-II6 (herwell), ommandant, Irs. H. Hastings; Deyon-I24 (Plymouth Central), \ssistant Commandant, Mrs. B. fay.

tretcher Parties were pro"ided by the Devonport Ambulance Di"ision, under tatr- ergeant \\ '. meeth and Cadets, for patients ,vere from the Devonport Cadet l \mbulance Division.

The In pecting Officers expressed themselves as highly satisfied with the standar d of efficiency.

'0 9 DI TRICT.

TAYI.,>TOCI\..

The \nnual Dinner of the Ta,'istock Division ,\'as held on June 13, under the Chalrmanship of the ional urgeon, Lieut.-Colonel \. II. O. Youn g.

The company included Dr. J p, \\" 'ard, eniot County Surgeon; Corps uperintendent F. \\. Pethick (Plymouth); Corps Officer M. Ball (Plymouth); Dh isional uperintendent C T. Ball (Plymouth); Divisional uperintendent E. G. mith (Tadstock); \mbulance Officer C B. Frise (Tavistock); and .i\Ir. F. G. Grigsh y Honorary ecretarr of the Tavistock ection of the t. John Ambulance As ociation.

Proposing the toast of cc The Division," Lieut.-Col. Young said :-" Once again it is my pri"ilege to propose the toast of the Division. The pleasure, too, is all the greater on account of its growth. There are more of us gathered here this evening than on an} pre"iou s occa'ion.

The new ambulance and Ambulance tation which the Division worked so hard to obtain are now an accomplished fact. You must feel highly gratified at the result of your labours. I know that your work ha been, and still is, highly appreciated by the town of Tavistock and the surrounding districts."

" The Association" was proposed by uperintendent Smith, who said :-" The Association got to work, and 2.11

with zeal and influence, the desire was accomplished. They had worked for the success of the Brigade and the Ambulance Service."

Responding, Mr. Grigsby remarked that he was full of enthusiasm for the work of the Brigade, and he was undou btedl y speaking not only for himself, but for the town generally. o-one who saw the beautifully equipped headquarters and the beautiful ambulance could say they were behind the times.

Ambulance Officer Frise submitted the toast of " The Guests and Our Supporters," and said: "Ever since a branch of this organisation was started in Tavistock its growth and progress had been marked by exceptional interest and generosity on the part of our supporters. As a result, the Association and Brigade, working had placed the ambulance service of the district on a proper basis."

Dr. J. P. S. Ward, replying, said it was a wonderful thing to see how the Tavistock Division had developed in such a very short time. They often heard at the present time that the days of chivalry were over, but if people would only realise that hundreds and thousands of the members of Ambulance Divisions in the coumry gave up their spare time in the nights to the work in connection with the movement, ready at all times to respond to any call to render aid to some human sufferer, they '.\·ould form a different opinion. -

POOLE.

A challenge cup given by Dr. E. S. Bowes \vas competed for by the various diyi sions of the Po ole Corps at the Heckford Park Drill Hall.

ix teams took part, representative of the Parks tone 'urs ing Diyision, Poole Di,yision, and Parkstone DiYlsion, and the judges ,\Tere Dr. G. mall and Dr. Chas. D. l\lorse (Assistant Commissioner for Hampshire).

The Parks tone :\ ur ing Di"i ion team, under the command of 'urse kinner, were the ,vinners, with 153 marks, the team including the l\1is_es E. K. Gordon, G. Rawlin son B. Christie, and i\ursing Officer 11iss K. Beyant.

Poole Diyi ion was second with 148 marks, while last year's holders, one of the Park stone men's team, was third, with 1+3 point.

The cup was handed to the winners by D r. Elizabeth \\" 'alker , who offered them hearty congratulations.

Dr. Bowes, in the regretted absence of the Commissioner (Captain J \Yhite), thanked the judges for their sen'ices, and remarked upon the happy relations bet,,-een the Hants and Do rset organi ations.

Dr. Mor se suitably re ponded.

H\MP HIRE P \RADE, Y, JeLl' 3, 1932· PAR .\DE AT early 260 men and ,,'omen , boys and girls, took part in the County Church Parade and inspection at Aldershot, on unday afternoon, Ju ly 3. This is th fir t county gathering of the kind e,Ter held.

Ambulance Di'\'l ions \,'ere present from Portsmouth, outhampton, Bournemouth, Lymington, Aldershot .\1ton, Ea tleigh, \\ inche ter Ba ing toke and Farnborough. ursing Divisions in the county were tepre ented by Portsmouth, Bournemouth, outhampton and Calmore. Ambulance cadets of .Aldershot and nur-ing cadet from Calmore were also present.

At the conclusion of the service column of route was 1:e-formed outside the church, and the members marched into the Manor Park, where the inspection took place. The march was led by the British Legion Band, who also played during the inspection and at the march past.

The inspecting officer was Colonel G. A. Moore, C.M.G., D.S.O., M.D., Assistant Chief Commissioner. He was accompanied by Major-General J. A. Hartigar:, C.M.G., D.S.O., D.D.M.S., Aldershot Command, H1S \\1 orship the Mayor of Aldershot, and Alderman E. A. Underwood. Colonel Moore inspected the Brigade very closely, and both he and General Hartigan spoke to a number of members who wore service decorations. The parade afterwards marched past very smartly, the salute being taken by Colonel Moore. The inspection and march past were witnessed by a large number of people.

The parade was under the command of Lieut.-Colonel W. E. Pittard, F.R.S.A., County Commissioner, with whom were Major C. G. H. Morse, Assistant County Commissioner, and Mrs. Hayes, Lady County Officer. Other officers present were Major Chappell, Corps Superintendent, Bournemouth; Mr. Rand, Superintendent, Portsmouth; Mrs. Fulljames, Superintendent, Portsmouth Nursing Division; Corps Superintendent C. H. Pearson, Aldershot Corps; Superintendent Osmond, -Corps Officers Sherring, Knott and Hewitt, Aldershot; Superintendent Clifford, Farnborough.

WATLINGTON DIVISION.

The annual meeting of the Watlington Division was held on June 18, the Earl of Macclesfield, the president, presiding. He was supported by Dr. T. R. King-Edwards and Mrs. King-Edwards, Colonel and Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Almond, Hon. Secretary to the' Cottage Hospital, Matron Dicks on, and Mr. A. Lett (Coroner for South Oxon.). Mr. Pocock, the Superintendent of the Division, gave an interesting and clear statement of the work and success since its inception, adding that the numbers were twenty against twelve at the commencement of the previous year. Dr. King-Edwards moved a hearty vote of thanks to the noble Earl for the interest he took in the movement. It was very gratifying that he should help with his presence and support. Mr. Pocock seconded, and the vote was carried unanimously. Lord Macclesfield, in reply, said he was pleased to help because he considered it was very important to have an efficient Brigade in these days. He congratulated the men upon passing in their examinations, and he hoped they would always respond when the call <:ame.

BANBURY.

The Annual Meeting of the Banbury Division took place on June 2, at which the report for the year was adopted.

The Division won the Dewar Shield Elementary Competition with a margin of 37 points.

A new standard was presented to the Division by Colonel Norris, and Corporal Dent, and consecrated on December 6 by the Chaplain, the Rev. A. L. E. Williams. Mr. Young took the opportunity of thanking everyone who had taken part in the organisation of the Shilling Scheme.

On Saturday, June I I, the Annual Competition for the Rugby Ambulance Cup was held at The Hospital of St. Cross. This Cup was presented in 1930 by the Rugby Medical Society for competition open to teams from any organisation in the district.

The teams competing this year were: S.J.A.B., two

teams; L.M. & S. Railway, three teams; L. & N.E. Railway, one team; Rugby Police, two teams; B.T.H. Fire Brigade, one team.

The winning team was the St. J ohn B " team, consisting of Private E. Tasker (Captaln), PrIvate G. Jackson, Cadet ergeant \V'illiams and Cadet Corporal Clark.

The team is to be congratulated on a fine performance, because two are still Cadets, and one has only just been transferred to the Senior Division.

The Rugby Cadet Division are justly proud of their members in this competition.

Dr. Pirie, of Harbury, near Leamington, was the Judge.

Dr. C. R. Hoskyn orgarused the competltlon, and Dr. J. N. \'V'heeler presented the Cup.

The Annual Inspection of the Ambulance and ursing Corps was held at Kettetlng, on June 26, by Sir John P. Hewett, G.C.S.I., K.B.E., S;.I.E., Bailiff-of-Egle of the Order of St. John, accomparued by County Commissioner Leslie \Y,!. Dryland, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., D.P.H.

Lady District Superintendent Mrs. W. Harvey Reeves was unavoidably prevented from being present through ill-health, and sent an apology. The gathering was representative of the whole of the County, and there were eight ambulance and Nursing Corps on parade, in addition to Cadets Corps, the total numbering nearly one thousand members.

District Officer J. C. Parker was in charge of the Parade. Lady District Officer 1iss L. E. fawby, M.B.?, was in charge of the ursing sections, and the followlng officers were in 'charge of their respective Corps:Corps Superintendent C. \'1. Cur.tis, Corps Superinten:J.ent W. H. Percival, Corps Supeuntendent J. 11. Bailey, Corps Superintendent T. F. Sewell, Cadet F. T. Whiting, Boy Cadet Corps, Lady Superl.ntenrdent Mrs. C. \Y,!. Wills, Lady Corps Supetlntendent .Miss K. E. Bradford, A.R.R.C., Lady Corps Superintendent Miss A. Smith, Lady Superintendent Mrs. Milton, Lady Cadet Superintendent Mrs. Stevenson.

Amongst other Officers present. were Corps H. F. Percival, Corps Surgeon G. GIbbons, and DIvlslOnal Surgeon H. Watt.

The Parade formed up and marched through the town to the parade grounds. After the inspection there was a march past, and long service medals and bars were presented to various members.

Sir John Hewett addressed the Parade.

LEICESTER.

The Annual Inspection of the Ambulance and Nursing Divisions of the Leicester Corps was held on Saturday, June 18, 1932·

The Members of the Corps felt greatly honoured that the event should be conducted, in the first year of his office, by the Chief Commissioner, Major-General Sir John Duncan, K.C.B., C.B.E., C.V.O., D.S.O.

Excellent arrangements had been made by the Corps Officers, to whom thanks are due.

Among the interested spectators were Wortl.ey S. Lovell, Esq., Chairman and Treasurer of the LeIcester Centre (the very first ?tudet;-t to. be enrolle.d under the Leicester Centre on Its lnceptlon In 1880), Slt Arthur W. Faire, C.B.E., D.L., J.P., a Knight of Grace of the Order of St. John, and a former Assistant Com-

missioner of the Di strict, Miss Agnes A. Pollard, one of the earliest workers in the Ambulance Cause locally, and a Vice-President of the Centre, Lady Corps Superintendent (R.) Miss Mary E. Musson, Corps urgeon Dr. L. Duncan Porteous, Drs. Larson (Leicester) and Crowley (Lutterworth).

A total of 460 Officers and members were on parade, a very gratifying total in view of the fact that large numbers were engaged on public duty at the Leicester Pageant, and on the Public Parks and Playing Fields.

The Chief Commissioner was accompanied by County Commi sioner Geo. F. Browne, County Officer C. O. Dix on, and Lady District Officer Mi s Hardie Jackson, who had travelled up specially from Honiton to be present.

The Parade was under the command of Corps Superintendent J. J. Dexter, and Lady Corps Superintendent 11iss Grace E. Partridge, assisted by the indefatigable Secretaries of the Corps, Corps ecs. J. W. Farmer and Miss F. E. Allen.

Ambulance work in Leicester continues to make satisfactory progress under the able guidance of the Local Committee and Corps Officers. During the past year 5,227 patient have been carried in the two motor ambulances, 13,578 cases haye been treated by Brigade members.

L \ HIRE.

CORPS.

The Preston Corps sufFered a ad loss on May 20 by the death of Lad} Corps Officer Irs. E. Pickles. frs. Pickles joined the Preston Kursing Division on May I, 1901. he was awarded the Grade of erving Sister in 1917, and recei,-ed her ervice Medal in 1918.

During the \'X'ar she spent all her time at the Park . \uxiJiary Military Hospital.

From 1926 until the date of her death she was in charge of the .Medical Comforts Depot at the Headquarters of the Preston Corps, and \vas in trumental in raising large sums of money to clear off the debt in connection with the Ambulance Hall.

1.I\'ERPOOL CORPS.

The \nnual Inspection of the Liverpool Corps was held in the wrest Lancs. T. .:\. Drill Hall, Aigburth, on fay 21. The Commissioner, \Y./. G. Smith, O.B.E., witnessed First Aid demonstrations and a march past of the Corps led by the Everton Pipe Band. District Officer Colonel G. C. E. Simpson, O.B.E., T.D., F.R.C.S., being in charge of the Ambulance Divisions, and Dr. Margaret Joyce, Lady Corps uperintendent, in charge of the ursing Divisions.

At the conclusion of the Inspection the Commissioner said :-" I think this is the smartest inspection of the Liverpool Corps I have witnessed. The Di trict has a high reputation, and the Corps has added to it.})

EVERTON.

On Sunday, May 22, the Commissioner, \V'. G. mith, O.B.E., opened a new First Aid Hut at Aintree, which had been erected by the Everton Division, on the lain Cross Road s at Aintree. Just before the opening ceremony took place a remarkable incident occurred just opposite the hut. A collision took place between two motor-cars, and the J\mbulance Squad on duty had to treat one person for wounds caused by the breaking of a windscreen. Many of the spectators thought the accident had been staged, but such was not the case.

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Brigade Appointments, June

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July,

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The Sub-Prior, acting on behalf of H.R.f:1. The Grand Prior, has been pleased to sanction the following appointment ;TO BE ASSISTANT CO\[\IISSIOl ER. o. 5 DISTRrcT. John James Huey, L.M. & S., L.S.A., South-Eastern Area, West Riding of Yorkshire. 30·5·F· The Chjef Commissioner has been pleased to sancuon the followmg appointments, promotions, resignations, etc. :TO BE COUKTY SURGEON. No. 2 DISTRICT. William Hutton, L.R.C.P.E., L.R.C.S.E., L.F.P. & S.G., County of Gloucester. 18+3 2 o. 4 D rsTRIcT

Roland Kightingale, M.B., Ch.B., County

W. J. Andre\\'s, ::'1.B., B.S., ::'1.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.,

Corps. 3°.5. F· 4 DIsTRrcT. Frederick Blacklee, :.\1. C. , L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S., Southport Corps. 16.6·32· John Boyd, J\LB., Ch.B., \'V'igan Corps. 25.503 2 .5 DISTRI CT.

John :.\1. Hain, 1LB., Doncaster Corps. q·5·32· Edward Erratt Parrett, 11.R.C. ., L.R.C.P., Thorne Colliery Corps. 1+503 2 TO BE CORPS o. 3 (EASTER':-:) DISTRICT. Thomas Francis Sewell, Peterborough Corps. 20·5·F· 4 DIsTRr cT. Frederick BlackJee, 1LC., L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S., SouthPOrt Corps. 16.6·32· Colonel Douglas Catterall Leyland Onon, L.R C.P., 11.R.C.S., D.P.H., L.D.S.R.C.S., T.D., A.:'\LS.T., Llverpool Corps. No. 5 DISTRrcT. Frank G. \Veller, Thorne Colliery Corps. 30 ·;·F· Stephen Camplyon \X 'righ t, Butterley Company Corps. TO BE CORP OFFICER. '0 2 DISTRICT. Albert Hewitt, Aldershot and District Corps. 31.5· F· o. 3 (E.-I.STEIU-:;) DrsTRrcT. John Y. Fosbroke, Peterborough Corps. 20·5·P· '0. 3 (\X'ESTER:-I) DI STRICT George Oliver, \'{'arwickshire Corps. 31.5.32.

o. 4 DISTRI CT. Wilson Henry Bleakley, outhporc Corps. 6·7·32· George Albert Holt, outhport Corps. 6·7·P· James Lee, Telson Corps. 11.5.F.

o. 5 DISTRICT. Harry :Milner, Thorne Colliery Corp'. 30.,.J2. Frank Smithson, Dewsbury and District Corps. q·5·F· No. 6 DISTRICT.

Philip S. Blunden, County Headquarters Staff, Counties of Northumberland and Durham. 2.5.32.

o. 9 Dr TRICT.

The Rev. Duncan Keith Macpherson, Poole Corp. 15 ·4·F·

TO BE DIVISIONAL SURGEO

NO.1 DISTRICT.

\\'illiam Anderson Coats, Ch.B., orth Cambern'ell Division.

3·H2.

\'{'illiam Cuthbertson, 1I.B., Ch.B., \X 'althamstow \Vest Division, \'{'althamstow and District Corps. 6.5'32.

William Davan 1LR.CS., L.R.CP., L.M.S.S.A., Limehouse Division. 6.5.32.

Nathan Newman, M.B., Ch.B., St. Mark's Divi ion. 6.5.32. Septimus Benjamin Pennington, 1I.R.CS., L.R.CP., Western District Office Division, London Post Office Corps. 23.5.32.

Rhys Vaughan Powell, M.R.CS., L.R-CP., Horseferry Division.

4·7·32·

David William Reid, M.B., Ch.B., Finchley and Southgate Nursing Diyision. 19.5.32.

Gordon P. Smith, M.B., Ch.B., Watford ursing Division. 6.6.32. No. 2 DISTRICT.

Frank Arthur Bevan, 1I.B., B.S., 1LR.CS., L.R.CP., Woodstock Division. 6.6'32.

William Arthur Hutton, l.R.C1L, L.R.CP., Cheltenham Friendly Societies Division, Cheltenham Corps. 1.7.32. Thomas Henry Algernon Pinniger, l\I.B., Ch.B., M.R.CS., L.R.CP., Glastonbury, Street and District Division. 2°-4-32.

Hugh Alex Robertson, M.A., 1I.B., M.R.CP., Clarendon Press Division, Oxford Corps. 14· 5· F.

Harold William Round, l\I.R.CS., L.R.CP., Lavendon Division. 25·5·F·

Frank Hugo Stuttaford, L.R.CP., M.R.CS., Bournemouth Division, Bournemouth Corps. 22.6. F.

o. 3 (EASTER>J) DISTRICT.

James iall Desmond O'Rafferty, M.R.CS., L.R.CP., Daventry Division, Northampton Corps. 16.6'32.

Charles Humphrey Sedgwick, M.B., B.Ch., Weedon Division, orthampton Corps. 19·4·F.

Alexander Wilson \'(/att, 1LB., Ch.B., D.P.H., Peterborough Division, Peterborough Corps. 16·5·F.

1 o. 3 (WESTEPu.'1) DISTRICT.

John Robert Dallmv, B.Sc., 1I.B., Ch.B., Kinver Division, Dudley and District Corps. 13.5.32.

Lionel Edward Orton, M.R.CS., L.R.CP., Bedworth Division, \\'arwickshire Corps. 17.6.32.

Albert William Wood, I.R.CS., L.R.CP., \X'est Bromwich Division, Walsall and District Corps. 31.5.32.

o. 4 DISTRICT.

Frank BoOth, M.B., Ch.B., Barmon Division. 21.6.32. 1Uchael Joseph Duffy, L.R.CP. & S., Hindley Diyision. 1.6.32.

Edwin John Foley, l\I.B., Ch.B., D.P.l\I., Flimby Diyision. 14.H2. John Walter Joseph Forsythe, 1LB., Ch.B., B. -\..0., Padiham Division. 16.6.32.

Thomas Alfred Jerny, 1I.B., Ch.B., Liverpool South Division, Liyerpool Corps. 31.5.F.

Aiden Joseph O'Sullivan, L.A.H., Cammell Laird Division, Birkenhead Corps. 14.5.32.

Joseph Patrick Quinn, l\I.C, 1I.B., B.Ch., D.P.H., Nelson "B" Division, Nelson Corps. 23.5.32.

Alexander Roy, M.B., Ch.B., Daif), lIfail and Press Division, Manchester and Salford Corps. 27.5.32.

Thomas Archibald Shaw, M.R.CS., L.R.CP., Westhoughton Nursing Division, Bolton Corps. 7.5.F. Frank Walwyn, L.R.CS., L.R.CP., L.R.F.P. & S., Cammell Laird Division, Birkenhead Corps 14.5.32.

No. 5 DISTRICT.

David Laing, LB., Ch.B., York City Nursing Division. I2.5.F.

William Joseph 1fcGowan, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., Scunthorpe Division, Scunthorpe and District Corps. 18.6.32.

Moray Melvin, l\LB., Ch.B., Ardsley Division, Morley and District Corps. I2.5.F.

John Herbert Ellis Moore, M.B., B.Ch., Hunslet and Holbeck Division, Leeds Corps. 12·5·F.

Arthur Somerville, M.R.CS., L.R-CP., Annesley Colliery Division, ew Hucknall Collieries Corps. I4.5.F.

Leslie Taylor, M.R.CS., L.R.CP., Wombwell ursing Di vision. I8.6·F·

Gordon Tresidder, M.R.CS., L.R.CP., ottingham City Division, Nottingham Corps. 19.5.32.

No. 6 DISTRI CT.

Andrew Bell Hamilton Irvine, M.B., Ch.B., Bothal Divisi on, Ashington Coal Company Corps. 5.5.F.

Thomas Hamilton Irvine, M.B., Ch.B., Easington Colliery Division. 13·6·F·

o. 7 DISTRICT.

John Edward Blundell Williams, i\LB., B.S., i\LR.CS., L.R.CP., Ludlow Division. 11.5.F.

o. 8 DISTRICT.

Alexander Finlayson Dunn, 1.B., Ch.B., Folkestone Division. 18·5·F·

James Ferguson Dunn, i\LB., Ch.B., Folkestone Division. 18.5.F.

Douglas Alfred Langhorne, LR.CS., L.R.CP., F.R.C ., Chichester Division. 3°.5.31.

Charles Edward McCausland, B.A., B.Ch., B •l.O., Folkestone Police Division. 30.6.32.

No. 9 DISTRICT.

Robert H. Manson, i\LB., Ch.B., Foxhole Divi ion. 26+ p.

Brian Bentley Metcalfe, l.R.CS., L.R.CP., Liskeard ursing Division. 21.6.32.

James Alexander Reid, M.B., Ch.B., Penzance Diyision. 31.5.31.

o. 10 DISTRr CT

Reginald Albert ash, 11.R.CS., L.R.CP., Holt Division. 14+32.

TO BE LADY DlVISIO AL SURGEOK

o. I DISTRICT.

Sarah Louise Westlake, i\LB., B.S., Finchley and Southgate :-Jursing Division. 19.5.32.

TO BE DIVISIO AL SUPERINTE DE T.

o. I DISTRICT.

Robert John Smith, Twickenham Division. 24.6.F.

Alfred Lloyd \\ allis, \'{ 'illesden Division. 22.6.32.

o. 2 DISTRICT.

Frank j\rthur Bevan, 1I.B., B.S., l\LR.CS., L.R.CP., \\ 'oo dstock Division. 6.6,32, Leonard George Bretsch, Swindon Division. 2.5.31. o. 3 (EASTER:-;) DISTRICT.

Captain Hahnemann Abbott, Titchmarsh Di"ision, hettering Corps. 17·6·F·

W illiam Theodore Blake, \\ 'hit rlesey Diyision, Pcterborollhh Corps. 20·5·31·

James Herbert Reynolds, Twywell Division hettering Corps. 17. 6.32.

Arthur Shayler, \X eedon Diyision, Corps. 18.-+.32.

Harry Truss, Peterborough Division, Peterborough Corps. 20.5. p.

214 1'0. 3 Dr TRrCT.

Robert Anthonv Lambert, Post and '\1ail Di"ision, Birmingham Corps. 26:5.32.

Thomas Preece, Kinver Dh ision, Dudley and District Corp,;. 11.5·32·

Frederick Henry \X armington, Suatford-on- \.,on Di\'i,ion, \\ acwickshire Corps. 13.6.32. Harry \'Veston, Bedworth Didsion, \'\an."ickshirc Corps. .6.32.

No. -+ DISTRICT.

George Hyde Castle, Droylesden and -\.udensha\\· Di\·ision. 20.5.P. Eldred Castenon, Chadderton Division. 10.5.32.

Walter Fryer, elson" B" Division, 'elson Corps. 11.5.32.

Walter Routledge, Great Lever Division, Bolton Corps. 25.5.P.

William Henry Shorland, Southport ", \." Division, Southport Corps. 6.7.F.

Robert Walter \'(/eightman, Flimby Division. 19.5.32.

George Wilson, Blackpool Division. 13.5.32. Charles Edwin Withers, Bradford DiYision, :-'lanchester and alford Corps. 5.5.32.

o. 5 DISTRICT.

Rowland Bennett, Shelron Iron, Steel & Coal Company Di\ ision, Hanley and District Corps. 14· 5.32.

John Dewhirst Broughton, Earby Division. I8.6.F.

Timothy Davis, Thurnscoe Division, Dearne Valley Corps. 14.5.32.

Richard Henry Daybell, Ileanor Division. q·5·32. Herbert Saxby Chantrey, Lincoln" B" Division, Lincoln Corps. I4·5·F·

Frank Hind, Thorne Colliery Division, Thorne Colliery Corps.

3°-3-F·

James Perry, King's Cross Division, Halifax and District Corps. 14·5·F·

No. 6 DISTRICT.

Bertram IIill, British Gaslight Company Division, Hull Corps. 26,5 ·F·

Walter Geoffrey Larby, Easington Colliery Division. 13.6.F.

Alexander D. Wilson, South Shields Police Division. 30.6.F.

No. 8 DISTRICT.

Henry ['rank Bunting, Ashford Town Division, Ashford Corps. 15·6·F·

George Reason, Dover Town Division, Dover Corps. 27+32..

Robert J. Winter, Dover S.R. Division, Dover Corps. 30+32.

o. 9 DISTRICT.

George Thomas Archer, J.P., Christow Division. 28.6'32'

Robert W. Pinniger, Shaftesbury Division 23.6.F.

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Bertie Leon Bowden, Harwich and District Division. 14+32.

Henry James Houseago, Dereham Division. 6.7.32.

TO BE LADY DIVISIO AL SUPERI TENDE T.

O. 1 DISTRICT.

Evelyn Mabel Annie Watt', Watford ursing Division. Ir.5.32.

No. 2 DI TRICT.

Maud Edith Birch, Portsea Division. 18.5.32.

Barbara Edith Clowes, Didcot ursing Division. 5.7.32.

Virtue far), Rus ell, Oxford Nursing Division, Oxford Corps. 5.5.32.

\'iolet Reading, Southsea ursing Division. 18.5.32.

o. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRr('T.

Elizabeth Cecelia Roulston, Coalville ursing Division. 17.6.32.

Helen Haddon, F Iigham Ferrer ursing Division, Wellingborough Corps. 7.7.32.

o. 4 DISTRICT.

l\1ary Parkinson, Thornton-Clc, cleys ursing Division. 6.7. F.

11aud Chatton \'\ arburron, Little Lever DiYision, Bolron Corps.

o. 5 DISTRICT.

Anne Lascelles, IIunslct and Holbeck Corps. q.5.32. ursing Division, Leeds

Sylvia Powys, HeaJingley ursing Division, Leeds Corps. 14.5.32.

o. 8 DI TRI T.

Ellen 'far), \[ay Greenaway, Chatham 'ursing Division. 28.4.3 2

o. 9 DISTRICT.

Violet \fary Thomas, Redruth Nursing Division. 26.4.32.

TO BE A '!BULl ICE OFFICER.

O. DISTRICT.

James \\ illiam Hooper, Epsom Di,·ision. 12.5.32.

Ernest Charles Albert l\1oro, \X illesden Division. 17.6.F.

Charles \\. harpe, T\vickenham Division. 17.6. F.

'0. 2 DrSTRICT.

\X illiam Dunn, Swindon DI\ ision. 2+6.32.

Edward Hopkins, Reading, .R. Division. 7.5.32.

Leonard \filton tarr, Cheltenham Friendly Societies Division, Cheltenham Corps. 27.5.F. i'\o. 3 (E-I.STER'-.) DISTRICT.

George \'\ hittam, Rothwell Di,ision, Kettering Corps. J7. 6.32.

'0. 3 (WESTER") DISTRICT.

Frederick B. Coley, \X'o!verhampton Diyi ion, \\ oh-erhampmn and District Corps. 16.5.32.

Frank Henry Hinge, Post and \[ail Did ion, Birmingham Corp. 26·5·32·

John Fd\\'ar9 Humphries, W est Bromwich Division, \, 'a l all and District Corps. 17.5.32.

o. -+ DISTRICT.

Joseph \nthoO\, Eyerton Di\i iOIl, Liverpool Corp. II.5.F.

Thomas Danson, Incc Division, \\ igan Corps. 25.5.32.

John Pit7.patrick, Mumps Di\ ision, Oldham Corps. 2+5.32.

Thomas lIoggarth, elson" \. "Di"ision, elson Corps. I. 5· F.

Fred IIolmes, Nelson" B" Division, cl on Corps. I1.5.F.

Arthur lIomer, Chorley Division. 11.6. p.

William King, Liverpool Central Division, Liverpool Corps. 1.5.3 2

Arthur Lord, Equitable Division, Oldham Corps. 24.5.32.

Harold Pickks, Chadderton Division. 10.5.32.

John Edward eed, Blackpool Division. 13.5.32.

Thoma Terry, Crosfield Division, \Varrington Corps. 2.7.5.F.

o. 5 DISTRICT.

Clarence Coleman, Thome Colliery Division, Thorne Colliery Corps. 3°·3·F·

Thomas \'Vright Dobbs, Lincoln "B" Division, Lincoln Corps. 14·5·F·

Charles Garwood, Stoke Division, Stoke and District Corps. 14· 5· F.

Frederick Grant, Lincoln" A " Division, Lincoln Corps. 14.5.3 2 •

John Ilitchcock, Belper Division. 14.5.32.

Percy James Moreron, Arrnlcy and Wortley Di vision, Leeds Corps. 14.5.3 2

James Norman Humphrey, Elsecar Division, Worsborough and District Corps. 18.6. 32.

Charles William Ringham, Markham Colliery Division, Staveley Corps. 18.6'32,

Arthur Farewell Sykes, Birstall Division, Dewsbury and District Corps. 12.5.F.

o. 6 DISTRICT.

Thomas Mills, Easington Colliery Division. 13.6.32.

John Swainston, Burnopfield Division, Derwent Valley Corps. 5.5-3 2

Frederick James Ebling Taylor, South Shields Police Division. 3°·6·32·

John Robert Watson, South Shields Police Division. 30.6.32.

No. 8 DISTRICT.

Ernest J. Austin, Dover S.R. Division, Dover Corps. 30.4.32.

Leslie George Kingsland, Dover S.R. Division, Dover Corps. 3°·4·32·

Robert Marsh, Dover Town Division, Dover Corps. 27+32.

Leslie John Pittock, Dover Town Division, Dover Corps. 27.4.F.

9 DISTRICT. Sydney Thomas Bowden, Carnmenellis Division. 18.6,32.

Fursdon, Teignmouth Division, ewton Abbot Corps. 26.4·32· John Lee, Foxhole Division. 14+32.

Henry Rendell, Exmouth Police and Fire Brigade Division. 19·4·32· '0. 10 DISTRICT.

i-.Iarch

1

3 (E.-I.STERN) DrsTRICT.

Catherine Fredrica Roberts, Leicester Di vision, Leicester Corps. 4· 5.32 Daisy Mary Taylor, Rorhwell 0Jursing Division, Kettering Corps. 17·6·F·

Spedding, \\'hitehaven Division. 3. 6 .32.

'0. 5 DISTRICT. Ethel Hartley, Barnoldswick :\lursing Division, Bamoldswick Corps. 18.6,32·

Amy Grace Hurst, Batley Nursing Division, De'\\sbu!')' aod District Corps. 18.6,32.

O. DISTRICT.

Effie Alice Luce, W orthing Tu r ing Division. 29-3- F. Nellie Webster, ittingboume and i-.filtOn Regis Kursing Division. 28+32·

'0. 9 DI TRICT.

Elizabeth pence Gi.llespie, Liskeard 1 ur ing Di,·ision. 13. 6.3 2 • Sybil Laura Luxton, Ford Tu rsing Di\'is ion. 8 F. IRISH FREE TATE DISTRICT.

Hester Strangman Invalid Transport Seryice, attached Dublin Headquarters ursing Didsion. 5. 2 .F. Mary Isabel Loui e 1Ieredith, Invalid Transport ervice, attached Dublin Headquarters Nursing Diyi ion. 6.6.3 2 TO BE TR. \. 1 PORT OFFICER. 9 DI TRICT.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Jessie Thompson, Thornton-Ck,eleys ursing Division. 6.7.32.

o. 5 DISTRI CT

Alicc Gertrude Bunow, Hunslet and Holbeck ursillg Diyision, Leeds Corps. 14.5.32.

Sybil Jessie Drury, Derby ursing DiYision 1.8.6'3 2

Hannah Maria Kendall, Ossett ursing D1vlslon, Dewsbury and District Corps. 18.6·32.

Maud .Mander, Longton ursing Division, Longton and District Corps. 18.6 ,32, Olive Daisy Swallow, Gamsborough ursing Division. 18.6,32' No. 9 DISTRICT.

Dorothy Briant, Parkstone ursin$' Poole Corps. 14-4-32·

Mary Eva Gilbert, Liskeard ursillg DIVISion. 13. 6.32.

TO BE CADET SUPERI TE DENT. No. 4 DISTRICT,

Roland Charlesworth, Ardwick Division, 1Ianchester and Salford Corps. 24.5.32·

1\'0. 6 DISTRICT.

Thomas Hemy Bumup, \'\ est piYision. 23·5·32·

Leonard Nicholson, East Cleveland Drnslon. 26·5·32·

1\'0. 8 DISTRICT.

Walter Pascall, Dover Town Division, Dover Corps. 11.5·32·

TO BE LADY CADET SUPERINTENDENT. No. 2 DISTRICT.

Alice .May Hood, Slough 1urs ing Division, Slough and District Corps. 19.5032.

Truda Travers, Portsmouth ursing Division. 8.6,3 2

o. 4 DISTRICT. .,

Kathleen Annie Cowgill, .Morecambe and Heysbam Nursillg D1v1sion. 27.5.31.

o. 9 DISTRICT.

Olive :Margaret Grimbly, Newton Abbot Nursing Division, Newton Abbot Corps. 4·7·32.

TO BE CADET OFFICER.

o. 2 DISTRICT.

Arthur John Coward, Southampton Division, Southampton Corps. 4.503 2 • No. 4 DISTRICT.

Rowland Edwards, Rawtenstall Division. 9. 6.32. No. 6 DISTRICT.

Robert Manning Hamilton, West Hartlepool Division. 16.6.3 2 William Hurley, Jarrow Division. 24·5·32· No. 8 DISTRICT.

Ernest Hughes Dover Town Division, Dover Corps.

Edward S. McKeen, Dover S.R. Division, William Ormande Victor Smeed, Heme Bay D1v1slon.

lI,5·3 2 11.5·31·

2

TO BE LADY CADET OFFICER. NO,3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Emily Dale, City of Coventry Nursing Division. 17.503 2 TO BE COUNTY SERGEANT-MAJOR. No. 6 DISTRICT.

John William Stobbs, Counties of Northumberland and Durham. 5·7·31· TO BE CORPS SERGEANT-MAJOR.

No. 4 DISTRICT.

Moses Knight, M.M., Corps. 18+32·

William Robert Parker, Wlgan Corps. 25.5.3 2 No. 5 DISTRICT.

William Evans, Thome Colliery Corps. 3°-3- 32· TRANSFERS.

No. DISTRICT.

Lady Divisional Surgeon Margaret Melvin, from the Rochdale Central Nursing Division to the Croydon Nursing Division.

505·32· N .

Lady Ambulance Officer E. Cotton, from the Temple urslng Division to the Shoreditch Nursing Di vision. 23·5·32· No. 5 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon R. A. Deneb, from the Tyldesley Division to York. 20·5.31. No. 9 DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer E. Chudleigh.' Torquay NurSIng Division, to the Weymouth Nursillg DI VISIon. 4. 6.32. TRANSFERRED TO BRIGADE RESERVE.

No. DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon J. R. Grays Nursing pivision. 30·4·.32·

Lady Superintendent M. Lethbndge, C.B.E., Cratgs Court NurslOg Division. 2.5.3 2

Lady Ambulance Officcr M. Parker, \'\ hitehall Nursing Dh isiofl 8.6·32· O. 2 DISTRI CT Corps Officer H. Freakes, Aldershot and District Corps. 3.6.32.

O. 3 (EASTERr-.) DISTRICT.

Lady County Officer A. S. Mayhew, County of Bcdford. I2.6·32· o. 3 (\\lESTER, ) DISTRICT.

Superintendent H. E. Cheesman, Bearwood Division, Birmingham Corps. 9.6.32.

Superintendent J. E. Si iter, Oldbury :'1t!tro. Divi ion, Birmingham Corps. 27.5.32.

o. 4 DI TR1CT.

Divisional Surgeon A. A. G. Dickcy, Bolron Headquartcrs Division. Bolton Corps. 23.5.32.

Superintendent T. Isherwood, Great Lever DIVISIon, Bolton Corps 6.6·32·

Lady Ambulance Officer E. Britton, Castlcton ursing Di,ision. 3°·6·32·

o. 5 DISTRICT.

Lady Superintendent E. Purdie, \Vombwell 3°.5.3 2 ursing Division

REYERTED TO RANKS -\1' OWN REQUES1. NO.4 DISTRICT.

Lady Cadet Superintendent B. Clegg, Iorcca mbe and IIeysham ursing Division. 1.6·32'

RESIG 1\TIO S ACCEPTED \\- ITH REGRET. TO. I DISTRICT.

Corps Officer P. Betts, Soutbern Railway (Southern) Corps. 9· 5·32

Divisional Surgeon T. Bragg,. St. I?i,-is.lon. 9.503 2

Divisional Surgeon E. G. Gibbs-SmIth, KenSington urslOg DIVIsion. 9· 5· 32·.

Divisional Surgeon C. W1ll, Bromley DIVISion. 3. 6.32.

Nursing Officer T. a'Beckett Terrcll, Kensington ursing Division 9·5·32· D'"

Nursing Officer A. ;-". Whitfield, \,\'estmtnster ursmg IVlSlnn 3°·6·32·

Lady Ambulance Officer C. Money, Craigs Court House TuIsing Division. 3.6.32.

o. 3 (EASTER:--;) DISTRICT.

Lady Superintendent A. Gotch, Cytrigan 1'Jursing Di,-ision, Kettering Corps. 1.6.32.

Lady Superintendent M. A. S. Jamie, Coalville ursing Didsion. Leicester Corps. 2.5.32·

o. 3 (WESTER:-I) DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon M. H. Wathews, Binley and District Division. Warwickshire Corps. 13.6.32.

Superintendent E. Hives, Stratford-on-Avon Division, \'Varwickshirc Corps. 13.6.32.

Cadet Officer W. Lee , City of Cm entry Division. 2+.6·32o. 4 DISTRICT.

Superintendent W. Parki.nson, pivision. 6·7·32·

Superintendent G. Woodier, Preesall DIVISion. 6.5.3 2

Ambulance Officer F. Mounfield, Barnton Division. 19·5·32·

Cadet Officer J. Covedey, Whaley Bridge D1VlSlon. 9·5·32· No. 5 DISTRICT.

No. 10 DISTRICT.

District Officcr F. J. Emms, County of Norfolk. 30.6·32. DIVISIO S RE -NAMED. No. I DISTRICT.

Brentford Division, to be Brentford and Chiswick Division. 6.5-32. o. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT. Luton Division, to be Luton and Dunstable Division. 26.5.32. Sl:.CEDI G FRO\! CORPS. 10 2 DISTIHCT. Woodstock Division, seccding from Oxford Corps. 6.6.32. CORPS RbGISTERED.

:Ko. 3 (J..'..\STERN) DISTRICT. Peterborough Corps. 6.5.32. 4 DISTRICT. Burnlcy Corps. 12.5.32. Southport Corps. 5 DISTRICT. Thornc Collie!) Corps. 30.3.32.

DI\ ISIO S A CTIO ED. '0 I DISTRICT. Bromlcy ursing Dh-ision. 13.6.32. Finchley and Southgatc Nursing Division. 25+32. orthem District Office Dh-ision, London Post Officc Corps. 3. 6'32.

Richmond DiYision. 5.5.32. o. 2 DISTRICT. Didcot ' ursing Division. 24.6. 32. Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea Division. 2+.6'32' Portsea ursing Division. 21.5. 31. Southsea ursing Division. 21.5.32.

TO. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

\X'errington and District Division, Peterborough Corps. 31. 5· F. 3 (\X'ESTERN) DISTRICT.

Bedworth ursing Division, \,\ anvicksbire Corps. 3.6.32. Bournville L. LS.R. Division, Birmingham Corps. 9.6.32. Kinver Division, Dudley and District Corps. 11.5.31. Sutton Cold1:ield Division, Birmingham Corps. 8.6,32, \Vest Bromwich (Sandwell) Division, Walsall and District Corps. 5·5·31·

o. 4 DISTRICT.

Cleator Moor Division. 25.4.32. Brenka Division, Li,-erpool Corps. 23.5.32.

Burnley" B " Di"i ion, Burnley Corps. 22.6.32' Southpot " B " Division, Southport Corps. 16.6.32. Thornton-Cleveleys ursing Division. 30.4.32 \'Vorkington Division. 25+32. Clay Cr0ss Division. 14.5.32.

o. 5 DISTRICT. Handsworth ursing Division, Sheffield Corps. 1. 1.32. Kirkby Malzeard ursing Division. 19.5.32. Oxcroft Division. 18.5.31. \'fest Melton and Brampton Division. 12.4.31.

No. 6 DISTRICT.

Ripon Rangcr ursing Section, Ripon 1 ursing Division. 18-4-31. CADET DIVISIONS.

o. 1 DISTRIcr. Fulham Cadet Ambulance Divi sion 4.7.32. Harrow Cadet ursing Division. 3°.5.32. Homsey British Legion Cadet \mbulance Division. 20.6.)2. TO. 2 DISTRICT. Portsmouth Cadet Divi sion. 8.6.F. o. 3 (CASTER:-;-) DIs·rRIeT. Finedon Cadet \mbulance Divi sion. 1.6.)2. 1'Jo. 3 (WESTER."i) DIST RICT Brercton Cadet \::mbulancc Division. 15.6. p. No. 4 DISTRICT. Lytham Cadet

Divisional Surgeon J. Small, Annesley Colliery Division, 1'Jew Hucknall Collieries Corps. 19·5.31·

Superintendent T. Enderby, Boston Divis.io!1: 19.5.32.

Superintendent J. Greenwood, Earby DI:'lslon. 32

Lady Superintendent H. McLaren, HeadlOgley NurslOg DIVISI 1. Leeds Corps. 19.5.32. No.8 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon B. R. Billings, Folkestone Division. 24.6.32.

Superintendent F. M. Tridle, Addiscombe Division. 24-6.32.

Ambulance Officer A. E. Miles, Worthing Division. 13.5·32·

Ambulance Officer A. J. Smithers, Bagshot and Windlesham Division. 6.5.32. NO.9 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon C. L. Lander, Ford Nursing Division. 15.6.32.

Ambulance Officer J. Wheatley, Liskeard Division. 9. 6 3.2

Lady Cadet Superintendent M. G. Birbeck, Torquay NurslOg DIVIsion. 13.6.32.

Lady Cadet Superintendent J. Bunney, Ford Nurstng DIVISion. 8.6,3 2

Lady Ambulance Officer G. Smith, B.I. ursing Division, Liverpoo} 216 Corps. 9.5.31·

Charlaw and Sacriston Collieries Nursing Division. 24.5.3 2 Easington Colliery Division. 5.5.32. Mainsforth Colliery Division. 1.6.32. Neweastle Tramways Nursing Division. 7.7.32.

.8 DISTRICT. Folkestone Police Di\-ision. 23 1--32.

o. 9 DISTRICT. Foxhole Division. Q.4.p. Liskeard ursing Division. 1.6.32.

o. 10 DISTRICT. Colchcster Nursing Division. 12.5.32. Royston Division. 12.5.32.

IRISH FREE STATE DISTRICT.

Imperial Tobacco Company, Ltd. (Dublin Branches) Didsion. 7. 6.31.

Imperial Tobacco Company, Ltd. (Dublin Branches) ursing Division. 9.5.32.

SECTIO S REGISTERED.

O. I DISTRICT. Staines Section, Fcltham Division. 2.5.31. No. 5 DISTRICT.

Churwell Nursing Section, Morley and District Corps. 30.4. F. Kidsgrovc Section, Tunstall Division, Hanley and District Corps. 15.4.3 2 •

2.17

ments, promotions, etc. AUSTRALIA EW OUTH DISTRICT. 1Iarrickville Cadet ursing Di,ision.-Ambulance Sister Oakle to be Lady Cadet Officer. 5.6. 30. Willoughby ection.- W'. Francis, )'LB.:

NEW ZEALAND.

CANTERBURY AND \XlEST COAST DISTRICT. District Officer, "On Probation," J. \Y/. Crampton to be District Officer. 5+ 32·

Christchurch ursing Division.-Ambulance Sister E. Robertson to be Lady Ambulance Officer. 27.7.31.

Lyttelton ursing Division.-Lady Acting Officer R. Ferguson to be Lady Divisional Superintendent, 8+32; Ambulance Sister L. 1. Conway to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 8-4-32.

OTAGO DISTRICT.

Dunedin Corps.-J. G. Ross to be Corps Officer, "On Probation." 26·4·32.

WELLL'<GTON DISTRICT.

Wellington East Division.-Corporal G. Wills Johnson to be Divisional Superintendent, 9+32; Private W. \Y/hitely to be Ambulance Officer, 9-3-32.

Wellington Suburban Nursing Division.-Lady Ambulance Officer

M. C. McWhannell to be Lady Divisional Superintendent.

1.3·P·

Wellington Suburban Cadet ursing Di v ision.-Ambulance Sister V. Osborn to be Cadet Superintendent, 1.3.32, vice Miss Phillips, whose resignation is accepted with regret.

Brooklyn Cadet Nursing Division.-Ambulance Sister C. McInnes to be Lady Cadet Superintendent. 1.3.32.

SOUTH AFRICA.

TRANSVAAL DISTRICT.

orwood Nursing Division.-Lady Divisional Superintendent A. Parkinson reverted to ranks at own request. 27.5.32.

RHODES tAN RAILW AYS DISTRI CT.

Bulawayo Nursing Division.-Mrs. B. O. Milton to be Lady Divisional Superintendent, 1.1.32, Jice Mrs. Robertson, whose resignnation is accepted with regret DISBANDMENTS.

Vryheid ursing Division, Natal District, South Africa. Disbanded 1.1.31.

Oamaru Railway Ambulance Di vision, Otago District, New Zealand. Disbanded 19-4-32.

P ri o ry f o r Wales.

HEADQUARTERS: Priory House, 4, Cathedral Road, Cardiff. BRIGADE NEWS.

A PPOI TME TS, JU E, 1932.

The followin g appointments, promotions, resignations, transfers and new Divisions have been approved by the Commissioner for Wales, and confirmed by the Ambulance Committee :-

CORPS SURGEONS.

GL AMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Divisional Surgeo n Ellis John Williams, (Eng ), L.R.C.P. (Lond. ), Bridgen d and District Corps. 10.6.32.

MOr-.c\WUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Divisional Surgeon J. Powell J. Jenkins, L.R.C.P., Pontypool and District Corps, 16.6·32·

LADY CORPS SUPERI TE DENT.

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Lady Di v. Supt. Dora :r-.;'elms, Ponrypool and District Corp s. 18.2 .32.

CORPS INSPECTOR OF STORES.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Div isional Supt William Henry Sinnett, Neath Corps. 22.6.32.

DIVISIONAL SURGEONS.

AaERDARE CENTRE.

Ambrose W. Owen, M.D., B.S., Abercwmboi Division. 15.6.32.

BRECKNOCKS HIRE CENTRE.

William Farrington, M.B., B.Ch., B .A. O ., Clydach and District Di vis ion. 26.5. p.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Reginald Herbert Terry, L.S.A., L.M.S.S.A., Nelson Nursing Division. 8.6.p.

lYfONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Jeremiah John Forde, M.B., B.Ch., Ebbw Vale Division. 16.6.p.

DIVISIONAL SUPERINTENDENTS.

ABERDARE CENTRE.

Ambulance Officer John North, Abercwmboi Division. 15.6.32.

Private Francis Davies, Mountain Ash Division. 10.6'32.

BRECKNOCKSHIRE CENTRE.

Private William Daniel, Clydach and District Division. 26.5.P.

l\fONlI!OUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Thomas Cummins, Hafodyrynys Division. 25.5.32.

Private Albert Cowley, Pengam (Mon.) Division. 15 1. 32.

BOROUGH 0.. EWPORT CENTRE.

Ambulance Officer Thomas John Raines, Alexandra Docks Division. 23. 6 .32.

Ambulance Officer David Rces Webb, Newport Town Division. 23. 6.32.

LADY DIVISIO AL SUPERI TE DENTS.

GLAMORGA COUNTY CE TRE.

Ambulance Sister Hannah Ellen Thomas, Ffaldau Institute and Garw Nursing Division. 24· 5.32.

l\10NMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Lady Ambulance Officer Margaret Reece, Pontypool Division. 18.2.32.

A lBULANCE OFFICERS.

ABERDARE CENTRE. ursing

Corporal David Evan Davies, Abercwmboi Division. 15.6. p.

Private William Anthony, Mountain Ash Divi ion. 10.6 .32.

BRECKNOCKSHIRE CENTRE.

Private John Weeks, Clydach and District Division. 26.5.32'

LADY A1lBULAl CE OFFICER

GLAMORGA COUNTY CE:--<TRE.

mbulance Sister Catherine Thomas, Ffaldau Institute and Carw Nursing Division. 24.5.P.

MONMOUTHSHIRE CE, TRE.

Ambulance Sister Sarah Elizabeth Williams, Pontypool Nursing Division. 18.2.p.

CADET SUPERI TE DE T.

CE TRE.

Cadet Officer Albert Edward Baldwin, Pont:ypool Division. 16.6'32' CADET OFFICERS.

COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Thomas Richards, Ogmore Vale Divi ion. 8.6,32'

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Frederick George Hall, Pontypool Division 16.6'32' TRA SFERS.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Corps Surgeon A. M. Robertson, Upper Rhondda Corps, to Dowlais Corps, Borough of Merthyr Tydfil Centre. II.6.p.

BORO UGH OF l\IERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Divisional Surgeon D. C. Williams, Fochriw Division to Trelewis Division, Glamorgan County Centre. 7.5.32. TRA SFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE. CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

Lady Ambulance Officer Jesse Painter, Cardiff ursing Division. 23-4-P·

MomroUTIISIlIRE CENTRE.

Corps Surgeon A. W. Hayles, Pontypool and District Corps. 16.6.p.

RESIG ATI ONS ACCEPTED WITH REGRET.

GLA!>lORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Corps Supt. A. Tait, Lind say Corps. 21.4. p.

Ambulance Officer D. Cavanagh, Windsor Colliery, Abertridwr Division. 29+P.

l\10NMOUTHSHCRE CENTRE.

Divisional Supt. F. H. Jayne, Hafodyryny s Division 2 r. 7.30.

DIVISION TRANSFERRED.

BORO UGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE. Cefn Coed Ambulance Divisio n (Taff Valley Corps), to Brccknockshire Centre. 27.6.32.

DIVISIO S REGISTERED

BRECI{KOCKS IIIRE CENTRE.

Clydach and District Ambulance Division. 19· 5.32.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Bridgend ursin g Di vision, Bridgend and District Corps. 20.5.32.

BORO UGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE. Cymmer Nursing Division, Rhondda Fach Corps. 16.4.32.

CADET DIVISION REGISTERED.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE. Resolven Cadet Nursing Division, Neath Corps. 6-4-32.

GENERAL INTEREST.

The numerous greetings addressed to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales on June 24 included the following telegram sent by the Principal Secretary:-

"The Priory for \Vales send loyal greetings to its Prior on his Birthday, and wishes him continued health, happiness and prosperity."

This was acknowledged by wire as under :-

"My grateful thanks to the Priory for \Xlale s for their good wishes, which 1 much appreciate."-

EDWARD P. PRIOR.

CENTRE REPORTS.

CENTRE.

1\n important event in the \'V cl h League of Youth 'Movement was the ports held at L1anelly on June 10

boys. Doctor s J. II. Llewellyn and B. Hughes judged; and Glyn 110well s was Erst, I slwyn IIopkin s and D. 1Ioward Rees, all three of P ontardawe, gaining second and third places respectively.

In a similar individual competition amongst girls for a Cup given by Dr. J. J 1. \X'illiams, M.P., there were 16 entries; and the Judges-Dr. O. Williams, Lady Superintendent Miss Etty Rees and Lady Ambulance Offic er Miss Evelyn 1Iarries-awarded the highest marks to the following :- Ic;t, l/ attie Lewis; 2nd, aney Davi es; and 3rd, Ir ene Lewis, three scholars at the Vauxhall Central School, Llanelly.

Reference was made in last month' s issue to the services of the Llanelly Di visions in making themselves responsible for the ambulance duties at the Mabolgampau, for which the Founder of the League, Mr. lfan Ab Owen Ed'-.\ ard , has expressed his thanks.

\ I\'J \ ' COLLlrRY \ \JEeL TE\ \1. \\ inners of Ebb\\' \ '.tle Companies Cup, 1931 and 1932.

Rark ROJ/ RighI 10 L,//. Pte. T. Putter, E. \l uure, \mb. -Olf. O Gibbs, T. Flcml11tnl!;., H. B room, \\ Le\\ls. Troill ROJl'.-J. \I atthews, S. T. RicharJs (.\lanager), \\ (\gent), G. Turner (Under ?-lanagcr), John Gibbs (Competition ecretary).

and I I; and for the Er t time in its hi tory "\mbulance Competitions figured prominently as one of the special items. An intere ring feature wa that the Competitions were conducted entirely in \,\ 'elsh, the competitor having been trained on the Preliminary text book recently translated by Miss Rachel Davies, whose services in this connection were recognised hy the award of a Vellum Vote of Thanks of the Order of t. ] ohn.

Seven teams of boys entered for the hield presented by the Carmarthenshire Teachers, for which ub- ommissioner Dr. Sydney \X 'il1iams and Dr. W . D. W'illiam were the judges; and the Erst three teams in order of merit were Pontardawe, with 1 I 3 marks out of a possible 200, FelinfoeJ, III; and Cwmaman, 103.

There were forty entrant for the Cup presented by Captain R. T. Evans, M.P.) for individual contest amongst

DE0:BIGH HIRE \, RESHO\\I

Dr. C. E. alt, Commi ioner of the Denbigh hire Centre, conducted the annual inspection of the \, rexham Diyi sion on July 10, and has reported on the exceptionally Ene parade and excellent \\'ork being carried on by thi Diy! ion. R ferring to the splendid ,e n "ice of the Divi sional Trea urer, 11r. G. T. Guest, Chief Constable of Denbi gh, hire, to who e inspiration the unit owes its verr exi tence, Dr. alt reports that the Diyi ion has a bank halance of LF 5 I9s. 9d. Mr. Guest is ablr a i, ted in the raising of funds by hi, wife, who recently recelyed a Vellum Vote of Thanks of the Order awarded on the recommendation of the Pri or\' for \\ ales for her instrumentality in collecting on behalf of Brigade Fund upwards of £500 during the past four year.

An important feature of the work is the maintenance of an Ambulance, which is travelling an average of between 1,200 and 1,500 miles a month. The Superintendent, Mr. P. R. Kent, devotes about two hours of his time daily to the Division, and is ably assisted by Divisional Secretary A. Trueblood. The services of Private T. e. Bentow are specially mentioned as Driver of the Ambulance, having given up 2,IS7t hours of leisure to this work.

CHIRK DIVISION.

Members of the Chirk Division recently attended the annual Chirk Parade. Assembling at the Headquarters, the Drill Hall, the Parade, which was in charge of Ambulance Officer G. Higginson, ,vas inspected by Divisional Surgeon Major T. Hampson, M.e., M.B., and afterwards proceeded through the village to St. Mary's Church, headed by the Glrn Valley Band, where an appropriate sermon was delivered by the Vicar, the Reverend J. \"VI Lloyd.

The result of this year's First Aid Examination by Dr. Lawton Roberts was announced at a well-attended meeting in the Drill Hall, when reference was made to the excellent record borne by this unit, which, formed in 1904, is one of the oldest in \\1ales. For the past nine years, only one candidate has failed to pass the examination, which reflects credit on the Divisional Surgeon, and the able Instructor, Staff Officer David Jones.

GLAMORGA COU TY CEl TRE.

ABERAVON CORP S I 's PECTION.

The Commissioner for Wales paid high tribute to the smartness and efficiency demonstrated at the Annual Inspection held at Aberavon on June 11. A particularly satisfactory feature of the parade was the excellent attendance-over nve hundred taking part-and the ambulance displays carried out after the Inspection reflected great credit on the Sub-Commissioner, Mt. Lemuel Jones, and his Officers. The Commissioner for Wales was accompanied by the County Commissioner, Mr D. M. Bevan; and the Officers present included SubLommissioner Lemuel Jones, Staff Officer D. Thomas, Corps Superintendent E. A. Howe, Corps Secretary D. Pugh, Corps Inspector of Stores T. Ackery and Corps Treasurer A. Poole.

The Aberavon Corps Competitions for boy and girl Cadets were heJd at the Ambulance Hall, Port Talbot, on July 2, where a number of ambulance workers were present, including Staff Officer D. Thomas and Corps Officers D. Pugh and A. Poole. The" Thomas and Pugh" Cup was competed for by five teams of boys, and the following adjudication was given by Superintendent D. M. Jones and Staff Officer A. J. Esmond :Cwmavon, S2 marks; Cefn Cribbwr, So; Kenfig Hill, 74 ; Glyncorrwg, 57; Duffryn Rhondda, 54. Two teams of girls entered for the" Lemuel Jones" Cup, and were /" awarded the follow.ing marks: 1st, Kenfig Hill, 66; 2nd, Taibach and Port Talbot, 5S. The Taibach and Port Talbot ursing Division, under the direction of Lady Superintendent Mrs. F. Jones, supplied tea and found the stewards for the two competitions.

PONTARDAWE DISTRICT.

Two well contested Ambulance Competitions were held under the auspices of the Pontardawe Corps at the Welfare Hall, Pontardawe, during the past month. On June 4, the" Dr. W. Owen Evans» Cup was competed for by seven teams; participation in this contest was limited 220

to first and second year men, with a third year man in charge of the team Dr. Gwynne Morgan, Clydach, and Dr. O'Brien, Pontardawe, adjudicated; and the Brynowen Team, captained by T. Thomas, were adjudged the winners, with Pontardawe (Captain, S. Lewis) second.

The Competition for the "D. \\1. Davies" Shield, open to teams resident in the Anthracite and Western Mining areas, took place on June IS, when Dr. D. Samuel, Skewen, and Dr. O'Brien adjudicated. Ten teams entered, and the winners were Ynyscedwyn (Captain, ]. D. Jones), the Tairgwaith team, captained by T. H. Palmer, coming second.

The donors, on each occasion, presented the trophies; and the Pontardawe Division may be congratulated on their endeavour to stimulate intere t in the work, for which credit is due to Superintendent WI A. Madge and Ambulance Officer J. Harris.

A fBULANCE RALLY AT MAESTEG.

The Field Day and Sports organised by the Llynfi Valley Corps brought a record number of Ambulance men to faesteg on June 25. During the day the Corps was inspected by the Commissioner for \X ' ales, who was accompanied by Sub-Commissioner rajor A. WI Anderson. The parade was in charge of Superintendent \Y,J, H. Morris, and among those present were taff Officers D. e. Williams, David Thomas, Morgan Wreeks, Corps Superintendents Major H. H. Johnson, M.e.; ]. H. B. James ; Corps Secretary D. Pugh; and Mt. T. \V'illiams, :M.P. About Soo members turned out, and the parade was headed by the Abergwynfi Prize Silver Band. In hi s address, the Commissioner for \Vale s congratulated the men on their smart appearance, and, referring to the t o tal absence of nursing members, expressed the hope that on his next visit to Maesteg he would find both urses and Girl Cadet Units formed.

The principal items in a full programme of sport s and competitions were two ambulance contests Fourteen teams entered for the" Vernon Hartshorn" Shield, which was won by Ffaldau Institute and Garw, with Duffryn Amman" B" and Duffryn Amman" A" gaining 2nd and 3rd places respectively. In the Competition for the " A. E. Lockyer" Cup for Cadets, judged by Dr. inclair and Dt. Vernon Murphy, eight teams entered; and the fir st three places were gained by Duffryn Amman, Cefn Cribbwr and Glynneath. Gr eat credit is due to Corps Secretary William J one for the excellent manner in which the arrangements were carried out.

PONTYPRIDD CHURCH PARADE.

The Ambulance and Nursing Division s in Pontypridd wcre well represented in the Church Parade on Sunda y June 12, when a special service was held at St. Catherine's Church. The Reverend T. Parry Pryce took as his text a portion of the parable of the Good Samaritan, and said he believed the Brigade stood for true brotherly love, unselfishness and practical Christianity.

BARGOED AND Dr STRICT DIVI SION.

In a recent report of the progress being made by the above Division, it is stated that during the past eighteen months nearly 900 cases have been treated by the members. They have made themselves responsible for the erection and maintenance of a First Aid box in the busiest centre of the town, and have undertaken similar provision at the local Institute. Reference is made to the high esteem in which the Divisional Surgeon, Dr. S. B. Turner, is held, his interest and practical support being a source of encouragement to the members.

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SAFETY AND CARE OF MEN

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Trades. The HANLEY FLEXIBLE Stretcher BIO is used for care of Men mjur ed in confined and awkward places (Fig. 473) : Mines, Quarries, Buildings, Ships, Chemical Works, etc.

HANLEY. 473J Queen', Road, Sheffield.

MO MOUTH I-llRE CE TRE.

\\'E'T Mo 1i\lOUTH HIRE CORPS.

The Deputy Commissioner for W'ales, Mr. A. G. E. J. Fudge, inspected the \'('es t Ionmouthshire Corp at Llanhilleth, on July 2. The units assembled in the town, and marched to the Inspection Ground, headed by the Llanhilleth Colliery Prize Band. There ,vere 55, all ranks, on parade; and the Inspecting Officer, who was accompanied by Staff Officer G. H. elms and Lady Corps Officer F. Jelrns, paid high tribute to the smart appearance and efficiency displayed. He presented second bars to the Service Medals to Corps Secretary John Gibbs and Corps Officer John Matthews; first bars to Ambulance Officers F. Thomas, A. O. Gibbs, ergeants \\'. J. Hale and \'(l. Jenkins, and ervice Medals to Lady Superintendent G. Strickland and Ambulance Sister F. Flemmings. \Varrants of Appointment were presented to newly appointed officers.

The Corps were subsequently entertained to tea by the Llanhilleth Division.

On the following day, 119 members of the Corps attended divine Service at Christ Church, Aberbeeg, where the service was conducted by the Rev. Madog \Villiams. EBBW VALE COi\IPAl"'<Y' COi\IPETITION.

The annual competitions for Ambulance teams and Fire Brigades took place at Abercarn, on July 9; and a representative gathering was present at the Church Hall, where Sir John \Y/. Beynon, Bart., C.B.E., presided. The" Ebbw Vale" Cup and" McVicar" Shield, competed for by senior and junior teams, were won by Vivian Colliery, the I93 holders, and Cwmtillery.

Sir John Beynon said he was delighted to see so many contestants, particularly in the Ambulance contests, as First Aid was of paramount importance to the workers in collieries, and there was ample evidence that many lives had been saved by the timely assistance rendered by First Aid men. It was gratifying to them as Directors to see so many men prepared to fit themselves for emergency and the benefit of their fellow men. Lady Beynon and Miss Beynon, who presented the prizes, were welcomed on their first visit to the annual event by Dr. Rocyn Jones. Captain S. T. Beard, O.B.E., expressed his appreciation of the interest in ambulance work displayed by Messrs. The Ebbw Vale Steel, Tron and Coal Company, Limited.

PONTYPOOL AND DISTRICT CORPS.

The Brigade figured prominently in the Pontypool Hospital Carnival on June 23. In addition to an Ambulance Tableau, which secured to the Pontypool Road G.W.R. Division second prize in the Carnival awards, an Ambulance Competition proved a satisfactory part of the programme. Fifteen teams and the Shield was won by the Monmouthshire Police. The judges, Dr. J. M. McCormack, and Dr. B. N. Williams, were warmly thanked for their services by Corps Superintendent F. Nelms, who presided at the Presentation ceremony.

BOROUGH OF RHO DDA CE TRE. INTER-COLLIERY CONTEST.

Thirteen teams competed in the Welsh Associated Collieries Ambulance Competiti on on June 23, at Penygraig. Mr. F. Llewellyn Jacob presided, and the judges were Major A. W. Anderson, Dr. H. Catto and Dr. J. Paterson. The first prize, the "Peter Haig Thomas" Shield, with a barometer and hall set for each team member, was won by Llwynypia o. (Ambulance Officer W. McTiffin), w.ith 206t marks; while the runners-up, who 222

received the" George Oliver" Cup, with gold-mounted. fountain pen for each team member, were Naval Penygraig (Superintendent T. Rees), with 202 marks.

After the Competition the teams and guests were entertained to tea by the Chairman and Directors of the Welsh Associated Collieries, and the prizes were distributed by Irs. F. Llewellyn Jacob.

Among those present were Lady Lewis, O.B.E., Lady Superintendent for \Vale, Mr. and Irs. F. Llewellyn Jacob, Captain T. E. Richards, Commissioner, Borough of Rhondda Centre, Mrs. Richards, and Mis Gwladys Richards, Sub-Commissioner G. Payne, and (rs. Payne, l\.fr. H. H. Evans, Corps Secretary '\ R. Matthews, who was responsible for the secretarial duties, lts. Matthews, and others.

ABERDARE CE TRE.

CmIPETITIO AT ABERDARE PARK.

The Annual Inspection of the Cynon Valley Corps was conducted on June 12 by the Commissioner for \)7ales, the Hon. John H. Bruce, who congratulated the Corps on their year's achievements, and paid compliment to the high percentage of members on parade, which was under the command of the Centre Commissioner, Dr. J. L \\ ilson, Sub-Commissioner Gomer L. Davies, Staff Officers H. Evans, and D. E. Evans and Corps Officers E. James, Glyndwr Davies, E. T. Howe and D. Jenkins.

The Inspecting Officer, who was accompanied by the Hon. Mrs. Bruce, and supported by Councillor Mrs. A. Jenkins, Mrs. \Y!. H. Tremellin, l1rs. Gomer L. Davies and frs. \Y!. Kenshole, Member s of the Centre Committee, afterwards presented the Insignia of a Serving Brother to Sub-Commissioner Gomer L. Davies, referring to his long and faithful service to the Order. Warrants of appointment were also distributed to newly-appointed officers.

COLLIERY CLA s PRE E" TATION.

A pleasant function was arranged in connection with the presentation of Ambulance Awards to the Deep Duffryn Ambulance Class, held at Mountain Ash, on June 14, at which Mr. R. E. Mor gan presided. The principal guest were the Hon. John H. Bruce and :Mrs. Bruce . In his address, Mr. Bruce said the officials and workmen haye occasion to be very proud of their excellent record of efficiency. He spoke on the extraordinary development in ambulance work in South \'('a le, and appealed to the Class to maintain their record as part of a great organisation, afterwards presenting first-year awards to 20 members.

Mr. J. W. Grant had a happy duty to perform in handing to Dr. Howell Pierce a clock as a token of the appreciation of the Class for his services as Lecturer.

Mrs. R. W. Burgess presented the second-year men with Vouchers, and Mr. Burgess, who was thanked by Mr. Bruce, on behalf of the Priory, for his great support of ambulance work, distributed the Medallions.

Dr. Tudor Williams, who remarked that it was a pleasure to examine a class like Deep Duffryn, where the instructional work was so well done, handed to Mr. J. Richards (Instructor) a gold label and a fountain pen on behalf of the Class.

NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Priory has decided to purchase a copy of the Centenary Film of the Order, to enable Welsh Divisions of the Brigade to arrange for its local exhibition in Wales. Application for bookings should be addressed to the Principal Secretary as far in advance as possible.

THE JOURNAL OF THE VENERABLE ORDER OF THE

The "St. John Ambulance Gazette" is ptlbHshed on the HI of each monlh. The Annual Subscriplion is 31. 6d. posl free single copies 3d.

Brigade reports sho"ld be addressed to the Editor at the Chancery of the Order of 51. John, St. John's Gate: Clerkemvel/, E. C. Reports and photographs shonld reach him by the 15th oj each month.

SlIbscriptioITs and adver/;semenls should be fOT2varded /0 the publishers, j\1essrs. British Periodicals, Lid., 19, 19 a Ctlrsilor Street, E.C.4.

CONTE T,-.

Editorial

Histol) of \mbulancc Competition" Brigadt. '\,l;\\ S Dinmore Chapel Questions and Answers

Cadet e\vs

St. John's \\ ort-The Flower of the Ord cl: Home ursing Text Book

Talks on Eirst Aid antI Competition \\ ork Paoblcms Competition

]nten.:sting Case Reports

Brigade A rrointll1cllts

Brigade Overseas Priory for Wales

eHA 'eERY

BmmA Y RIOTS. OF THE ORDER, ST. JOHN'S GATE, LONDON, E. Septell/ber, 1932.

}lighly commendable work has again been done by the Par i Division of the t. John !,-mbulance Bngade 0 erseas during the further riots ln Bombay last May. Within an hour of the outbreak

of the riots on :i\Iay 14, 2. 5 members of the Diyision hurried to the scene and established an Ambulance Station, and remained on duty until midnight, \vhen every thing was quiet. Durin g that time 40 injured persons were treated, and 32. were removed, after treatment, to hospital. In addition 50 stranded people ,,'ere removed from the danger zone to safe localities. The Divi sion owns two motor ambulances and these had to thread their \vav throuah broken glass, brickbats, stones, broken fur-niture, ,,-hich la) strewn 0\ er the roads.

The clisturbances, which were far more serious than those of 1929, lasted, \\'ith a brief interval of peace until ,May 29, during \\'hich period 345 injured pe.rsons were treated on the spot, 2.09 seriou: 1y Injured were removed to hospital, and more than 1,10? persons were taken to places of safety. DUrIn g thIS tIme the motor ambulances coyered 572. miles.

A notable feature on this occasion was that some ladies of the Par i Tursing Diyision also turned out during two days of the "riots and rendered useful service to the injured in collaboration with the Parsi mbulance Division. In "dew, hm.vever, of the sedou a. pect which the riots assumed it was not s.afe to call them out subsequently in spite of theu wl11wgness to remain on duty.

On l\Iay 17 II.E. The Governor, \vhile on his round to affected areas, yisited one of the stations established by the Parsi Di\Tision and complimented th members on the good and selfless \,,'ork done bv them at the risk of their lives. Their services \\:ere also Yenmuch appreciated by Police and l\Iilitarv Officers and by the Honorary Presidency on duty from whom frequent calls were received from affected areas. Appreciative notices and leaderettes appeared in the Anglo-Vernacular Pre s eulogi ing their continued

HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM

services to the distressed in these days of public stress and anxiety.

In addition to the Parsi Division some mem.bers of the Je\vish Diyision and of the Peoples Union Division turned out for duty on several days and did good work.

Lack of space compels us to omit any reference to the names of those who were foremost in the services rendered by the Brigade Overseas during these further disturbances, but in submitting his report the Chief Commissioner for India points out that the inspiration and example of fajor Wi. unan, the District Superintendent of the o. 3 District, has had much to do with the ability and willingness of the members of the Divisions to respond to this call for outstanding public service.

A NOVEL CIlRISTHAS CARD.

A ne\" Christmas Card for 1932 has been prepared

by the Stores Department, and we understand that a specimen will shortly be issued to all Officers in charge of Corps and Divisions for inspection by members.

This Christmas Card should be popular as it is quite different to the usual style of card used at Christmas and the ew Year; in fact, it is unique, and we congratulate the Stores Department on their bright idea.

AN INTERESTING "CASE" REPORT.

No. I District Staff were not taking coals to ewcastle when they presented" C. F." with a " case ". at the Staff Dinner recently, for it was a silver cigarette case intended to embody their congratulations on his promotion to Assistant Surgeon-in-Chief.

He is the third member of o. I District Staff to be promoted to Brigade Headquarters Staff and the first general practi tioner.

NO.4 DISTRICT'S GOLDEN WEDDING.

Our heartiest congratulations to Colonel and Mrs. e. J. Trimble on their Golden Wedding, which happened on August 9.

No. 4 District Commissioner, Mr. W. G. mith, accompanied by Mrs. Tweedale (our Cadet ews Editre s) and ir. W. faxwell Reekie, paid a surprise visit and presented them with a specially made Gold Fountain Pen bearing the St. John Cross in Cloisonne Enamel, a Gold Wrist Watch and ilver-gilt ake Stand and Bon-Bon Dishes, on behalf of the District.

AWARD FOR G LLA. TRY.

Our congratulations to Mr. Charles Christophcr Clarkson, of We tEnd, 1iddleham, Yorkshire, t(} whom the Order of St. John have av.'arded a Certificate of Honour for conspicuous gallantry in saving life at imminent personal risk.

TIlE CENTE ARY BOOK.

A book has been published with 20 mustrations

The History of Ambulance Competitions. ( Conclusion).

By N. CORBET FLETCHER, M.A., M.B., B.Chir. (Cantab.), M.R.C.S., etc., Assistant Surgeon-in-Chief, St. John Ambulance Brigade.

The Brigade quickly found competitions invaluable for the training of its members; and it gave these contests a prominent position in its Annual Camps of lnstruction, which it started in 1890, and continued until T 896. The next big impetus to competitions came in 1893, when the Brigade accepted from Dr. ymons Eccles, one of its original Honorary Surgeons, a silver cup which, as its oldest trophy, it still offers annually in the Dewar Shield Competition. The cup was at Grst known as " the Brigade Challenge Cup," and was presented to commemorate the duties of the Brigade at the Royal Wedding of 1893. In this same year, the 11etropolitan Corps of the Brigade received from the I Ion. :Massey Mainwaring a similar cup, which, a o. I District, it still presents each year as 11rst award in its Ambulance Team Competition. In 1893 also the Great Eastern Railway in England and the Caledonian Railway in colland inaugurated their annual con'1petitions with shields as thcir awards for the winning teams.

first time the marking sheets of the Preliminary and Final Inter-Railway Competition. l"ach sheet showed three sections: Stretcher, Individual (5 tests), and Questions (5 tests)-for each of which the maximum marks were 100. The marking sheets were remarkable for the total absence of detail; and one wonders how the judges discriminated between the work .of the various teams and allotted the correct proportlOns of 50 and 20 marks. The marking sheet of the Final Competition is here reproduced :STRETCHER.

j\,fan painting bridge falls into river and is found insensible with simple fracture forearm

Covering patient tretcher drill QUESTION.

describing in diary form the eYcnts of the Centenary Week, 1931.

A limited number of copies, bound in Kid VelluIll, can be obtainecl at 7S. 6d. each, post free. A cheaper edition bound in Cloth is also on sale at IS. per copy, post free.

Applications should be addressed to The Director of Stores, St. John J\mbulance 1\s,ociation, St. John'S Gate, E.e. I. OBITUARY.

The sad tidings of the death of Dr. Arnold Izard brought a deep sense of personal loss to a host of friends in Wellington and elsewhere, who were attracted to him by his breadth of culture, hi kindness of heart, and the genial warmth of his personality.

A great part of his life was given to the service of men wounded and disabled in the War.

It was in recognition of these services that he became Knight of Grace of the Order of St. John.

The presentation of these cups and shields stimulated popular interest and friendly rivalry to such an cxtent that in 1897 thc Order of t. John instituted the Erst ational Competitions- the Inter-Railway and the Dcwar. The winning award for the former was a shielcl given by the Order, while that for the latter wa5 presented by Thomas Dewar, heriff of London, to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee. ince 1893 the l\ssociati on and the Brigade ha\ c recei\'ed gifts of innumerable shields, cups and other trophies. These, being offered for annual competition, have undoubtedly had an influence for good, ince the competing teams have been thereby encouraged year after year to make themseh es more and more efficient in the rendering of First Aid. Consequently, the tests have had to become increasingly difficult, and to approximate more nearly to conditions of actual emergency.

Round about 1897 a change began to be made in the quality of the tests, which had mainly consi ted of drill and the mechanical use of splints and bandage Further, no attempt at diagnosi was required; and labels, with complete lists of all inj uries, were almost invariably placed on the patients. hortly afterwards, the first demands arose for staging the tests.

In February, 1899, therefore, the first Competition under realistic conditions (a train smash) took place at King's Cross Station, where squads of members of the King's Cross G.N.R. Division of the Metropolitan Corps treated eight patients (ali labelled and suffering from multiple injuries) and afterwards arranged transport by placing them in the train, where the judges made their examinations and comments on the work done.

In May, 1905, the Association published for the

50 5 4 5

I. Causes, 5igns, treatment of Inj ured Bladde r 20

2. Causes, signs, treatment of Syncope 20

3. Causes, sig ns, treatment of Heat Apoplex) 20

4. General treatment of Insensibility. . 20

5. Signs, treatment of Dislocated Shoulder.. 20

I. Bad scald of left leg and foot 20

2. Stab in loin, artery wounded 20 3. Complicated fracture right ribs . . . . 20 4. Bullet \,-,ound of abdomen, i nternal hremorrhage 20

5. ompound fractur e of st ernum .. 20 In October, 1905, the first recorded attempt t o portray signs and symptoms in a competlti?-?- to?k place at Brierfield in the 3rd COmpetltlOn to r the Penstili Challenge hield, which was open t o team from os. II, IV, and V Districts of the Bri g ade. On this occasion the usual label (with f u ll injuries) , attached to patient was discarded; and in the Team Test a pictorial representation was placed on th e patient, who \vas supposed to be suffering from compound fracture of right leg and from ·wound of both injuries being complicated by artenal bleedin g In J\fay, 1907, the Inter-Raihvay and Briga_de O;>mpetitions were remarkable in that for the hrst tIme attempts were made to stage the Team Tests. In Railway Competition, there were buckets, palls, brooms, and imitation raihvay lines; and in the Dewar there were loose boards as debris and poles for improvisation of stretcher. In June C?f the same year interesting variation of the marking sheet, u_sed 111 the Inter-Railway Final of 1905, is recorded tor the Argenta Cup Competition, which was held at Blackpool, and was open to teams from Nos. IV, .V, and VI Districts of the Brigade. The sheet consIsted of ten lines, thus: (I) Control of bleeding, 20 marks; (2) Bandaging, 10; (3) Splinting, 15 ; (4) Bleeding from tonsil, 15 ; (5) Time, 10; (6) General carefulness, 15 ;

Ilford St. John Ambulance Silver Band.

(7) Viva voce, 60; (8) Drill, uniform, and smartness, 20; (8) Stretcher drill, 20; (10) Competency of officer, 10. Total 200 marks. Here ao-ain there are no details; and one wonders what was b the correct first aid. treatment for bleeding from tonsil, and how the vanous marks were sub-divided.

The year I909 witnessed two big alterations in the conduct of Competitions, whereby the whole tenof such contests was completely changed. Fltst, the Inter-Railway Competition, held in .May, was noteworthy by reason of the alteration in the controlling it: The object is to test the abzlity of the men to deal Ivith cases under conditions of acttldi etJJergeJ1ry. In other words, realism now entered the field of competition, which were no lono-er to be demonstrations of drill and bandao-ino-' and it was b b' by the IIth Edition (1908) of the Textbook, t? wluch added a chapter setting out" The PrincIples of Fust Aid" and "The Qualifications of Firs t-Aiders. "

the judges in the Inter-Railway and in some RaJlway Competitions for the first time used marking sheets in which the various steps .in treatment were accurately detailed, though they made no attempt to test powers of diagnosis. Both innovations owe much to the late Dr. Frank Christian, who advanced Competitions as a means of education in First Aid and helped enormously .in the standardisation of Competitions, as did Sir James Cantlie in the creation of First Aid as a science.

The detailed sheets of Dr. Christian were remarkable for references to page and line of the Textbook, he justified his details strictly in accordance wlth the Textbook; and it is noteworthy no one ever succeeded .in emulating this feature of his marking sheets. Further, they emphasised the need for the of the newly ac'cepted Principles and QualificatlOns, but they are not of much service to present-day students, because they do not always ex:plain fully what he meant by "tact," "discriminanon," and so on, under the conditions of the various tests. By means was evolved the detailed marking sheet, which, when the questions of time limit and of were was to become the glory of Aid. In short, 111 Ambulance Competitions, unlike .ather competitive examinations, the detailed marking sheet enables the judge to discriminate with absolute impartiality the work done by competing tearr:s, and to place them strictly .in their order of ment.

AMBULANCE ORGANISATION IN CIVIL LIFE.

To the Editor, ST. JOHN AMBULANCE GAZETTE.

Dear Sir,-l am thinking oj compiling a few notes this subject and should be extremelY grateful for a1'!Y zdeas that at!) officers or members of the Brigade could let me have.

Yours, etc.,

N. S. B. VINTER, M.B. , B.S., Divisional Surgeon , S.J.A.B . 2.3 0

The St. John Ambulance Brigade News.

No. 1. (PRINCE OF WALES) DISTRICT.

Commissioller :Lt.-Colonel FRANCIS A. BROOKS, M.D. RESIG AlIOl DISTRICT ORDER.

It is. regret the Commissioner has to notify the reSIgnatIon o[11s, L I.B.E., ,,-ho for many has been Lady DistrIct Ofhcer for orthern Area. MISS Hoare has transferred to the Brigade Reserve, with effect from July I, 1932.

ApPOINTMENTS.

The following appointments have been sanctioned by the Chief Commissioner :-

Dr. F. K. Lund, promoted to the rank of 1\.ssistant Commissioner in charge of Central l\rea, \\lith effect from July 22, 1932.

Lady Superintendent frs. 1acFadden, of the No. J G ursin_g Division, promoted to the rank of Lady DIStrIct Officer for orthern'\rea, with el1ect from July 25, 1932.

EW DI VISIONS.

The following new Di,-isions have now been sanctioned by the Chief Commissioner:o. C.17, Fulham Cadet Di\islOn, with eftect from July 4, 1932·

GLOUCESTERSHI RE. J\. BROOkS, Lieut.-Colonel, COlli 'ill !SIOffer. O. 2. DISTRICT.

The inspection of the Gloucestershire l nits \vas recentl} conducted ,by Colonel )'. L. leeman, CM.G., C.B.E., M.V.O., Chief Comrrussloner of St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas. companies paraded, with County Commissioner 1IaJor. A. Bar::ett Cardew, 11. C. , in charge, and the staft: County Officer 11. J. Lewis, Corps Supeuntendent the Rev. C. Cousens Petch and Corps Officer Major Sir Eric Stuart Taylor, Bt., G.B.E., M.D. The of o. Company (Gloucester Oty DIVISJ,On, 10 charge of Divisional Superintendent \\ ' Cl.ar.k); No. 2. Company (Gloucester \X agon W/ orks DIVISIon, f). 3 Company (Chelt.enham FrIendly SOCIeties Dlv1slOn, DivislOnal Supeuntendent T. H. Read and Ambulance Officer L. Starr) ; o. 4 Company (Cheltenham Town Division Divisional Superintendent R. T. Gardner, M.M.); 0.; (Dursley Division, Ambulance Officer J. 11. WIlliamson) ; o. 6 Company (Tewkesbury Division, Ambulance .F. Bro:vn); and No. 7 Company (Andoversford DIv1S1on, ActIng Divi sional Superintendent F. Miles).

NURSING UNITS.

companies .were formed up by Corps SergeantMajor H. G. Ballinger, M.S.M. (Cheltenham), and the Cheltenham and Gloucester Nursing Units lined up ncar

the saluting base, the local unit being in charge of Ambulance and ursing Officers Miss Carrick and Miss Merrett.

The Divisional Surgeons also on parade were Dr. pollard (Cheltenham Town Division) and Dr. Laurie Smith (Tewkesbury Division), with Dr. Gwendolen Brown (Cheltenham ursing Divi sion).

On the arrival of the inspecting officer the colours of the Order, which were entrusted to Corps Officer W. J. Mullins, were" broken" and the general salute sounded by the Cheltenham Corps bugle band.

Colonel Sleeman was received by Major Barrett Cardew and other officers, and after the fayor and Mayoress of Cheltenham (Alderman P. P. Taylor and Mrs. Taylor), fiss Allen (County Director of the Red Cross) and others had heen introduced the inspection commenced, Colonel Sleeman frequently stopping to speak to those whose medals and badges testified to service to their country or in the Brigade.

A picturesque ceremony concluded with three cheers for Colonel Sleeman and a march past by the companies, after which the various units were dismissed. BANBURY.

By invitation of Colonel H. Torris, the President, the Banbury Division and the ursing Division visited Adderbury and attended the morning service at St. Mary'S Church, at which the sermon was preached by the Vicar of Banbury (the Rev. A. L. E. Williams)

The men's division marched from Banbury, and at IO.30 a halt was made at Cote field, where Captain and frs. C. Keyser offered refreshments, which were very acceptable on account of the excessive heat. The :t\ursing section went by motor omnibus and joined the men at Cotefield and took part in the procession into Adderbury. Arriving at church the visitors were received by Dr. Audland, the County Commissioner, and Colonel H. orris. There were 'also on parade Divisional Surgeon

nTIl (CALCUTTA I STITUTE) DIYISIO)J S.].A.B. (OYERS E.\S )

Seald - Prof. C. C. Bha rracharya, a gu est, Dr. K. C. D '\[r. A. K. Blswas (_-\. m b. Offic e r) , :\1r. K. Kanjil a l (Did. Suput. ) Sir J 1. S. Paul, Ke. ( Pres iuem) :\laj o r P. K. G u

'\I ajo r H. C. \Imer (Dn-l. Surgeo n) , a g uest, '\1r. Banerjee

He also inspected the i\lemorial 1\mhuance, in charge of ' ergeant \,\ G. Hill.

After the inspection the parade was formed into a square and the companies addre sed by Col. leeman, who expressed his pleasure not only at the excellent turnout, but "\vith the smartness of the parade.

READll'-E 5 TO ER"E.

I Ie had, he said, seen the brigade in senTice all O\Ter the ,,'orId, in the outh African \'X'ar as well as in the Great and as recently as three months ago in Bombay, and he had always found the same readiness to sen e and the same devotion to duty.

He commented especially on the presence of such a large number of long-sen' ice men on parade-men who had done fifteen years or over-and said it represented a vast amount of hard work and service to the community.

Colonel Sleeman pre ented an efficiency medal to Corporal Long, of the Gloucester \Xl agon \'X/ orks Division, and First Aid certificates to 27 men, including 18 from the Andoversford Division. In addition, Home ursing and First Aid certificates were presented to 23 sisters.

Dr. Cu\-e Gardner Hill, Dh-i ional Superintendent E. F. Cawse, and -\mbulance Officer H. Bagley, ';'Irs. Gardin er Hill, Lady Officer, Mrs. G. Barrett, ursing Officer, and :-'11S amuelson, ecretaf\' \,'ere with the Di\Tision. There \\Tere -1-3 and 10 women on parade.

The Vicar of Banbu ry preached from the words "I have been young and now am old." He aid there ,,-ere so many there that morning besides tho se definitelv connected with the work of the t.] ohn that he felt that what he had to sa\T should be addressed to them as much as to the actual of the Division present. He wished to apply the words of the text to their. O.rder and to hold the Order up to the general adrruratlOn and respect of all present.

The preacher went on t.o giye particulars of the great work done by the Order In the four year of the Great \ ar and also of \,-ork done at great "di a ters at home and in conclusion said: " May I conclude with a generai comment on the record of Order past and present. There are many \,vays of , en lng God. The storr of the

past 800 years of the Order of St. J ohn, its splend?urs and r.eroisms, its sacrifices and tragedies, has defirutel y been one of progress. I should like, to. mend this Order, at once so venerable In Its antiqUlty and so very much alive in its activities to-day, to the admiration and support of Christian people. May the Order of St. John ever prosper and flourish as a wh<:>le, saving lives by timely attention, easing pain and succourlng the weak.)}

The Ambulance and Nursing Divisions were afterwards inspected by Dr. on the green, and he complimented the DlvlslOns on theIr smart and especially on the way they marched that mornlng. Colonel Norris then entertained the Division to refreshat the Red Lion Inn.

A very pleasant hour was cheers were given fOI Col. Norris as the party left ill omrubuses for Banbury. BLETCHLEY.

The motor ambulance acquired by Resident intendent W. J. Brown, who is in charge of .the in that district, was dedicated after the mornmg serVIce at the Church of St. Nicholas, Simpson, by the Rev. ]. T. S. Lawson. The service was well attended by members of the Bletchley Ambulance and Nursing Divisions.

BUCKINGHAM.

A new Austin 20 motor ambulance acquired by Superintendent E. A. Bishop, Buckingham Division, was dedicated by the Vicar of Buckingham on Sunday, July 17·

The Mayor attended, and spoke in eloquent terms of the work of the Brigade in the borough. The Ambulance and Nursing Divisions attended at full strength.

o. 4 (LANCASHIRE) DISTRICT.

COLNE.

Tribute was paid to the work of the St. John Ambulance Brigade by the Bishop of Blackburn at CoIne, when he addressed a large crowd in Alkincoates Park on the occasion of the local Corps' annual Drumhead SerVIce.

Members of the Association, he said, put service to their fellow men and women before their own advantage, and they had a fine record of duties achieved and suffering relieved.

The Rev. H. M. Bleeby presided, and was helped by the Rev. P. Bainbridge.

Anthems were sung by a massed choir, under the conductorship of Mr. H. Brearley.

Mter inspection by Commissioner \'X;'. G. Smith, late Commissioner-Colonel C. J. Trimble, Assistant Commissioner Dr. Pim, and District Officer ]. H. Cleal, the Corps and ursing Divisions marched to the Colne \'<1ar Memorial, where a wreath was laid.

R.AWTENST ALL.

The death took place at Loveclough, under very tragic circumstances, on July 7, of Mr. Albert Coupe, the Hon. Sergeant and Secretary of the Rawtenstall Division.

Mr. Coupe was standing on the footpath talking to several other men when a heavily laden motor lorry crashed into them, with the result that Mr. Coupe was killed instantly.

Mr. Coupe had been a member of the St. John Ambulance Brigade for 23 years, mostly in the capacity of 1}2.

Secretary, and by his death the Division has sustained a severe loss.

A large crowd of sympathisers and representatives of the local public bodies attended the funeral, and among the floral tributes was a beautiful wreath executed in black and white flowers in the form of the badge of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. Wreaths were also sent by the Haslingden Ambulance and Nursing Units, Crawshawbooth Ambulance Division, and the Rawtenstall Police.

MANCHESTER AND SALFORD CORPS.

It was with sincere and deep regret the members of the Corps heard the sad news of the death of their first Corps Surgeon and Corps Superintendent J. Cryer, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., on July 2, after an illness of seven months. Many members attended the funeral seryice as their last mark of respect and esteem to one who had endeared himself to all ranks. A floral tribute was sent from the Corps.

Dr. Cryer joined the Brigade in Hulme Division in 1903, being promoted Corps Surgeon and uperintendent in 19°8, which rank he held for about 15 years when failing health made it imperative for him to apply for transfer to the Brigade Reserve.

It was a source of pride to him that many of the pupils who obtained their first certificates throu gh the classes he lectured to on First Aid, etc., were still serving in the Brigade.

During the dark days of the war he devoted much time and energy to raising funds for the Brigade Ho spi tal at Etaples and sending comforts to the men in the lanchester Ward.

His services received recognition in Oct ober, 1920, when he was elected as Honorary Associate of the Order, and in June, 1926, was promoted to Officer (Brother).

His genial and kindly disposition made him many staunch friends, who are grieved that death has robbed them of one whom they had learnt to love and respect.

The untiring energy and devotion which he displayed in his duties will be an example to th ose who were privileged to serve under his command.

ORTH MANCHESTER DIVI SIONS.

Recently the Order of St. John was bestowed by the King on three of the Divisional Superintendents of the Manchester and Salford Corps of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, in recognition of their long service to the Brigade. The honour was conferred on them in London. The order is confirmed after a minimum of t\venty years' efficient service.

Two of the recipients, Superintendent A, G. Birkhead and Lady Superintendent Mrs. D yson are members of the North Manchester Divisions of the Brigade, and the 120 active voluntary workers of the Divisions met with their friends in St. George's School Hall, Moston, at a social evening to celebrate the event. In the course of the evening Mr. Birkhead and Mrs. Dyson were presented with gold watches subscribed for by the members of the Division s.

The presen tation was made by <;olonel C. 11. S. mond, a District Officer of the BrIgade, who bore teStimon y to the outstanding services of the recipie nts in building up strong and efficient Divisions of Manchester's

Ambulance Service. Both, it was stated, have a record of over twenty years' voluntary service. Mr. Birkhead joined the Brigade in 1912, and became Divisional Superintendent in 1922, since when he has doubled the strength of the orth Manchester Ambulance Division. Mrs. Dyson has brought up the strength of the Nursing Division from five, twenty years ago, to 45 now.

o. 5 DISTRICT.

HEMSWORTH.

The annual competition organised by the Sharlston \v'est Colliery Ambulance Class has now assumed firstclass importance amongst northern ambulance competitions, and at the Sandal Council chools, \'\ akefield, many of the leading colliery teams in Yorkshire competed for the valuable \'Valton Cup, which is the gift of Captain \,\ ' . 1. B. Burnyeat, of \'\' alton, the President of the competition. There was a total entry of 30 teams, and 29 comp eted , compared with 27 taking part last summer. The result was a fine victory by the llemsworth Colliery '0 team by the remarkable score of 301 marks out of a possible 328, against some of the strongest teams in the county.

The examiners were Drs. D ownie, Robinson and Bottomley, for the team test; 1fessrs. L. Keen, \\ ' . quires and H. Dix on for the indiyidual test; and Messrs. T. Shillitoe and E. Oxley for the separate individual competition.

J\11 ambulance organisations have their own methods of running competitions, and this year the harlston \\ 'est Committee had instituted a separate indi"idual te t competition, with a separate test, thereby taking it quite out of the team competition, and for this there ,vas a large entry. Competition was so keen that si.." of the men scored full marks (56), and the examiners had to set a ne"\v eliminating test before a decision could be announced. There was also a tie for third place in the larger team contest, and to settle thi the three captains concerned were put through a speciall1jvo vore examination, this being considered a fairer way than deciding by " toss," as is done sometimes.

W'allon Cup COlllpetitiotJ.-I, Hems\\'orth Colliery 1'0. I, 301 marks; 2, Park Hill Colliery, \\ 'a kefield, 286; 3, Bullcroft Colliery, 274, after a tie.

Separate iJ1dividual COIIJpeljtiof1.-I, H. \"\'ood, P ontefract Colliery; 2, S. Taylor, \Vath Main Colliery, after a tie. Team markings for the full competition were as fo11O\\"s : Pos ible marks, 328: Denb y Grange Colliery, 248; lanvers rain o. I, 257; lanver s Main No.2, 246; Hemsworth Colliery o. I, 301 ; Primrose Hill Colliery, 264; Yorkshire Main Colliery, 250; Yfe st Riding Constabulary, \X 'akefield Diyi sion, 246 ; Emley Moor Colliery, 177; \v ath Main Colliery, 252; P ark :Mill Colliery, 236i; Pontefract Colliery, 236; Park Hill Colliery, \\ akefield' 286; Kilnhurst, 274; ew harlston Colliery, 257; outh Kirkby St. John Ambulance Brigade, 250; \X 'oolley Colliery o. I, 241 ; \\?oolley Colliery o. 2, 241; lewmarket Silkstone Colliery, Stanley, 253; \'{' ater IIai gh Colliery o. I, \X'oodlesford, 2°7; \\ 'ater Haigh Colliery o. 2, 236; Denaby :Main Colliery, 254; Barmboro' 'fain Colliery o. 2, 262 ; Altofts \V'est Ridin g Colliery, 274; Bullcroft Colliery, 274; Ilickleton lain Colliery, 25 2 ; Allerton Bywater Colliery, 249; ilverwood Colliery, Syndale Colliery, 271; ormanton t. John's Colliery, 206.

At the conclusion of the competition the cup and other trophies, includin g replicas of the Walton Cup for members of the winning team, were presented by Mr. R. W. Hall (one of the vice-presidents), with Mr. ]. Breakwell presiding. Thanks to the examiners and the organisers of the competition were carried on the proposition of the captains of the Hemsworth and Park lEll teams. Officials of the Sharlston \'\"est Ambulance Class are :President, Captain \Y/. 11. B Burnyeat; Chairman, G H. Keen; Secretary, i\1r. T. \,\ Petersfield ; Treasurer, Mr. G. Wilcocks; Committee, {es srs E. \XTakelam, L. Keen, B. Butcher, H. Di xon and \'\ Squires. Lady friends had charge of the tea arrangements at the schools.

P O,,"TEFRACT.

.A happy combination of 'workers and circum tance fayoured the garden fete held recently in the grounds of Carleton Lodge, Pontefract, the residence of the Chief Constable of the \\'est Riding (Colonel F. Brook) in aid of the funds of the Kursing Di yision of the Pontefract and District Corps of the: St. John Ambulance Brigade. The Division \Vas first registered in 19:'>'), and reorganised in 1929. It has a membership of 30, and the members are fortunate in having Brook as president. There is no more self-sacrificing organisation than that of t. John, and the member. attended in force to make the event an outstanding success. Their efforts were materially helped by the members of the \\ 'e Riding Constabulary, under Colonel Brook, and soldiers at the Pontefract Barrack., all of whom co-operated to make the fete thoroughl y enjoyable.

The late Corps Llpt.]. DV.0:.h::, "\laicisrooe &. District Corps.

Fine weather and the pleasant surroundings were important factors, and the fare provided was well varied and thoroughly entertaining. A large crowd attended, and among the visitors were prominent members of the civic, professional and commercial life of Pontefract and the district, including the Mayor and fayoress of Pontefract (Councillor and Irs. \\7. \"'{lordsworth)

A tennis tournament continued throughout the afternoon and evening, Police-Constable \"'{1. S. Slack having charge.

In the grounds were attractions and competitions for young and old. At intervals during the afternoon and evening excellent displays were given by military and police, all of which were much appreciated. Colonel Brook was a genial and very informing Master oL Ceremonies, and his descriptions of the equestrian evolutions in progress quite captivated the large crowd. Under Sergeant H. R. \'\' are, Constables \X!oolley, \'\laddington, Scott, Parker and Taylor (all of \Vakefield) gave exhibitions of tent-pegging, fighting with sticks, and exhibitions of horse management in the park.

On the front lawn a large squad from the Pontefract Barracks, under Q.M.S. Instructor C. \v'. Jones, A.P.T.S., gave clever displays of groundwork, quarter-staff combats, contests between s\.yord and sabre, and a display of highhorse gymnastics.

Teas were served in a commodious marquee by Superintendent Miss Perrin Brown (Carleton), Corps Secretary Mrs. H. Robinson, and Jursing Sisters Mrs. Mollineaux (Secretary of the Division), Miss Cawthorne, Misses Amy and Annie Cawthorne, Mrs. Garbutt, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Barrett, Miss May Booth, Miss Gergusson, Mrs. Corbett, Mrs. Brown, Miss Moxon and Miss Glover. ursing Sister Miss E. M. Booth had charge of a sweet and ice-cream stall; Mr. Hadyn Blackburn managed a land-for-sale competition and clock golf; Miss O. Barber, assisted by Miss Burgoyne, presided at a mineral water stall; Lance-Corporal Fred Spurr "ran" a bowling at pig competition; Corporal D. Cunningham had visitors guessing the weight of a live donkey, assisted by Corporal Geo. Gawthorpe; Corporal T. Davey was in charge of a bagatelle and candle lighting competition; and Private A. Fishburn was in charge of quoits and darts. Cadet Officer Joe Fishburn and Privates Jas. Harwood and F. Sykes were door stewards; and Sergeant J. Butler assisted usefully as general steward.

During the evening a whist drive was held in the ballroom, Police Inspector Elliott being in charge here, with Corps Officer C. Hornby, and other attractions of a happy nature were a concert given by the Pontefract Imps Concert Party and dances in the ballroom and on the lawn, for which suitable music was played. An ambulance display by the Corps Cadets was another interesting item. Corps Officer W. R. Wigglesworth and Corps Secretary W. Banham were joint cashiers, and the St. Giles' troop of Boy Scouts, under Scoutmaster Chas. Bramley, sold programmes, etc.

Musical selections by gramophone records, on Colonel Brook's instrument, manipulated by Mr. F. Grant, were given during the fete.

The occasion was marked by a very happy little ceremony. Colonel Brook presided, and with him were the Mayor and Mayoress, and Mrs. Brook, and the Corps Officers.

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At the request of Colonel Brook, the Mayor presented to Corps Superintendent Alderman T. C. Amery a leather wallett containing a handsome sum of money, subscribed by the chief citizens of Pontefract and district, the members of the Ambulance Corps and the ursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade.

The layor said the presentation was in recognition of Alderman Amery's outstanding service to the Brigade in Pontefract and district. He mentioned also Alderman Amery's splendid record of public service in other spheres, and recalled his service to the Brigade since he received his first certificate in 1901, and the formation by Alderman Amery and others of the P ontefract Brigade in 1908 . He was appointed First mbulance Officer in 19 09, and C;orps Superintendent in 1920. The Mayor also mentioned Alderman Amery's good service in organising the transport of the sick and the injured in connection with Pontefract Motor Ambulance, and claimed that much of the success of the Pontefract Corps was due to ]\lderman Amery's zealous work. That work had been recognised by the high honour first of Brother and then of Officer of the Order. Alderman ..L\mery was respected by all ranks, and the Mayor was pleased to be able to accord ci\ ic recognition of his services. (i\pplause.)

Alderman Amery, \.vith whom was Amery, briefly and gratefuil y acknowledged the gift. He said he had been prompted by his affection for the work, and the knowledge that hi efforts were appreciated was "Very pleasing.

Cordial thanks were gi,'en to Colonel and Mrs. Brook, the Constabulary and the :Military for their help.

THE CORFIELD CUP.

The Cadets in the o. 5 District sent 12 teams to Featherstone to compete for the Corfield Cup and for medals.

The judges were Dr. J. B. Fairclough (of Bishop'S Stortford, formerly of Featherstone), Corps Officer i\. E. Leyland, and Mr. J. \\1. Brooke (of Featherstone). \ modified form of an accident which took place the erection of large stores at Leeds was set as the test. A man was supposed .to haye fallen from a high ladder on to a heap of bncks, and sustained serious injuries. teams \.vho failed. to remove the patient from the .br1cks before treating lost valuable points. ew Edlmgton won the cup 161 points (possible 21 5), and Pontefract o. gamed the medals with 15 1 points.

The marks of the other competitors were as follows :Lincoln 126,. South Kirkby 117, Pontefract '0. 2 116!, Bndge 116, \Worsborough and Grimsby 110 each, Klppax o. 102, Hemsworth 10l, Kippax o. 2 100, Goldthorpe

The winners of the individual prizes were :-E. Greenfield, Lincoln, 32 (possible 40); S. Backhouse, Kippax No.2, 23 ; B. \,'V'heatley, Kippax o. I, 19; and E. A. Cadman, Goldthorpe, 18.

The cup was presented by Cadet-Superintendent Corfield, and the medals by Councillor J. Edwards, c.c.

OPEN AIR SERVICES.

The Dearne Valley Ambulance and Nursing Divisi ons held their annual parade and open air service on Sunday, July 24. The parade assembled at Scissett, and were sup-

ported by of Denby Dale and Di s trict Branch of the Bntlsh LeglOn. Headed by the Ske1manthorpe Brass Band, they marched up Busker Lane and through Skelmanthorpe to Cumberworth. Here they were .met by the Denby Dale Prize Band, who took the lead. Into D enby Dale and to the cricket field for the serVIce. A large crowd of people were assembled, and local detachments of Boy Scouts, Girl Guides and Brownies supported the parade.

was presided over by the Chairman of the West Rld111g County Council, Sir James P. Hinchliffe LL D J.p., C;.A:, who spoke of the great work of these The lesson \vas by the \Xlesleyan Ml111stel, Rev. P. F. Bywater, ofPemstone The Divisions were honoured by the presence of the Lord Bishop of Wakefield, Dr. eaton, who gave an appropriate addres

The conductor for singing was Mr. \'(/. A. Heap of Denb y Dal e, which were taken eI1 ;olfte and at the serVice In aId of the Divisions amounted to £1 3

After the the Lord Bishop, accompanied bv SIr James H111chhffe, inspected the local Headquarters.

LIKCOLNSlIIRE COUNTY RALLY.

,vas lent to the annual review of all unit. of the t. John ,\mbulance Brigade, In. that It COl?Clded wlth the retirement from active sen'ice \'::It? thc Bngade of Lieutenant-Colonel F. Lambert Grace Qf the Order of t. John, Assistant ml SlOner.

Members from all IJarts of tl1" t coun y present, and the occasion was marked by a presentation to their retiring chicf.

Prior thc which \\"as held on the Lindum in the there \\'as a special morning seJYlce in t. MartIn Church, where the Dean of Lincoln (\ ery Rc\. R. \. Mitchell) preached to the member.

OYer t.ook the parade, including members of. urs;ng lSlOn, "\, ursing Cadets and Cadet Dn.1S1ons. rhe LIncoln British Legion Band pla"ed duung thc march past. -

.The inspecting officer was 1 Ir. \\ . '\'lalkin Cmlsslone' f 1:'\ D" > om " <? o. 5 1 tnct, and he was accompanied by the \sslstant for the Count - I' Col 1 \'{. H F h \ , .Ieut.one -IS er (North Lincs.), and Captain G. B. J\.rmstrong (ouch L1l1cs.), District Surgeon \,\'ood Lambert, \ssistant Commissioner of taft) .and Lady District Officer Birbeck ot Settle, \\-ho 111spected the nuces. '

After. the. inspection and the general salute the -h I Parade 1 ht d' \\ 0 e n elg marched pa t the saluting base In of companies, the salute being taken by the Earl '2f.1. arborough, the Lord Lieutenant of the County and Knight of Justice of the Order of t. John. -'

There was a large and among those present were Iay<?r, of LlOcoln ( ouncillor \,\'. F. Elderkin) the J Ilgh henfl of the County (T\I r T H 11 ) h' Chief Constables of Lincoln aggdas , t e 1 f h' ' ,an n1an,' mem Jers 0 t e medIcal profession. -

The prese,?t to Lieut.-Colonel Lambert was made bthe Earl of 1. arhorough and took the forn1 ot- 1 d } <.' a 1an S0111e competltlon shleld, ":,,hich been subscribed for b' all members of the Bngade 111 Lincoln hire to perpe(uate

his :work for the m?vement during 34 years' service. DurlDg most of that nme he was Assistant Commissioner for the County.

Lord Yarborough was sure there were many :who. hIm the feeling of pleasure and satisfaction In WitneSSing for the first time a parade of of the St. John Ambulance Brigade in Lincolnshire.

It was many since the Order of St. John first mooted the questlOn of an Ambulance Association and it was not until 1885 that they received the Royal Charter

The Lambert

of Incorporation. Since then the mo,-ement had enormously, had been established in.:J e\"ento.\,'n of any lze In England and \\ ale Lincolnshire with ItS population, had not the ad, amages of the countie , but the memb'ership had Increased.

He was told there was something like )00 members and there ",ery 300 nurse s and cadct s Their enthu iasn; when they could get so many men glY111g their sen Ices in Yolunt.1r" work.

The ha.d been in ha\ in cr Colonel as Its -' \ slstant Commissioner for I years. HiS 111terest and enthuslasm had been unbounded. D 'uring

[8\ Co urft·s. of the" Llllco ilishirc Ch ro icle: &- L ll 'ol ll L eader ." HIRE R-\LLY.

the latter part of the war Colonel Lambert was in charge of the 4th orthern General Hospital in Lincoln, and it was well known that he carried out his duties there in a very efficient manner.

Although Colonel Lambert had given up command of the Brigade in Lincolnshire, they were glad to know that Mrs. Lambert was still connected with the division. They all wished Colonel and Irs. Lambert many more years of health and happiness.

Lieut.-Colonel Lambert thanked Lord Yarborough for his attendance, which he regarded as an expression of more than official significance.

He also expressed his pleasure in welcoming his old friend and chief, the Commissioner of o. 5 District, and his successors, Colonel Fisher and Captain Armstrong.

Captain Arm trong had been indefatigable in compassing the vast amount of exacting detail which the organisation of a review entailed.

" One of the thoughts uppermost in my mind is whether I really am deserving of this honour. To you all, officers and men, may I therefore extend my most sincere and heartfelt thanks. \\/e have all tried to pull together, and with not inconspicuous results.

"The Commissioner will, perhaps, call to mind the visit to Lincoln he paid in company with that great pioneer of brigade work, the late Mr. Stuart \X'ardell. This was early in 1897, 35 years ago. Until then there was no unit of the brigade in Lincolnshire. The first division was raised in Lincoln with about a dozen men and registered in February of that year. Year by year the work has steadily spread and increased. We sent a contingent to the South Mrican \V'ar in 1900, and in the Great \'Y'ar played a worthy part. The fit men, of <;ourse, were sent to the front, but those left behind did excellent service, and I am in the most favourable position to testify to the fine convoy work they carried out between the Lincoln Railway Station and the Base Hospital here. Ready at all hours of the day and night, they carried out the duties with a skill and care that call for high recognition.

"Where we are to-day all can see for themselves. There are over 800 on parade, dotted as Corps and Divisions over an area of more than 3,000 square miles. They are not isolated units. There is a sense of cohesion, and esprit de corps. To organisation of the sort can hope to succeed in detached items-merely a law unto themselves. We can look with confidence and trust to the headquarters of the District and to the ultimate Headquarters in London of our great Order of St. John, which stands for the guidance and co-ordination of some 80,000 members of the Brigade located all over the British Empire. One hundredth of that number is to be found in this county, which is not bad for a sparsely populated area.»

A vote of thanks to Lord Yarborough for making the presentation was proposed by Mr. E. \'Y'. Malkin, and seconded by the High Sheriff of Lincolnshire (M!. T. H. Haggas).

His Lordship also presented the "Else" efficiency trophy to Gainsborough Division as being the most efficient division in the district; the south area competition shield to Boston Division, and a vellum vote of thanks from the Order to Lady Ambulance Officer Mrs. F. S. Ta):lor.

Later, the Nursing Divisions gave demonstrations in bedmaking, etc., and their duties at a minor casualty dressing station, while the male members gave demonstrations of practical first aid work.

During an interval in the demonstrations there was a pleasant surprise for Lieut.-Colonel Lambert, who was presented by Mrs. lalkin with a handsome silver salver suitably inscribed, subscribed for by members of the Brigade in the County.

Colonel Lambert expressed his heartfelt appreciation of the kindness of members in providing the gift.

TO. 8 (DUKE OF CO AUGHT'S) DISTRICT.

CHARING CHARABANC DISASTER.

Congratulations to the Ashford Corps, Maidstone and District Corps, and to Lenham Division on the efficient service rendered in connection with the Charing (Long Beech) charabanc disaster on Saturday, August 13 last.

Ashford ambulances were on the scene before telephones ceased asking for help.

The promptitude with which this call was answered brought credit to the units concerned, and to the District. \X'ORTHING.

Congratulations to the \X'orthing Division on having collected £I88 as a result of a recent flag day.

Congratulations to the Ramsgate Town Division on the acquisition of a second motor ambulance, provided by the generosity of the townspeople of Ramsgate.

A dedication service was held on Sunday, A\UgUSt 14, 1932, and was attended by contingents from \Vestgate-onSea, Tilmanstone Colliery, Deal and \\'almer Divisions, and B.R.C.S. Broadstairs Detachment. The parade was inspected by Major \'Y'. H. F. Noble, O.St.]., L. LS.S.A., and Lady District Superintendent frs. C. Falwasser, O.St.]., and Lady District Officer Miss H. May. The turnout was most creditable to all concerned.

After inspection, the parade, headed by the Ramsgate Town and Southern Railway Divisions, marched to the Parish Church for a special service, followed by the dedication of the motor ambulance.

The Cadets from Tilmanstone Colliery and Girl Cadets from Ramsgate Town Nursing Division looked extremely keen and smart. Lady Superintendent Irs. Blinko commanded the Nursing Division.

Amongst others present were the Mayor, Alderman F. Terry, and other members of the pecial Committee, together with Superintendent G. Britton (\'Y'estgate), Superintendent J. Bailey (Tilmanstone) and Transport Officer]. Blinko.

Mter the service the parade was dismissed at Ambulance Headquarters, and then proceeded to a light luncheon provided by the Ramsgate Town Division.

Well done, Ramsgate! It was extremely gratifying to hear the Vicar of Ramsgate, the Preacher (Chaplain of Corfu), the Mayor and others speak so highly of the excellent services rendered to the town by the local Division.

ROAD SERVICE.

Farningham Division, working from its road huts, has attended to 229 road accident cases since January

last. The 229th case arrived whilst a District Officer was inspecting the Occurrence Book on Sunday, August 14.

This case was found in the road some 10 miles away from the hut, and the motorist, having seen the huts open and men on duty on previous occasions, brought the unfortunate victims back to the hut in his car. Congratulations, Farningham I and thanks for the excellent services rendered.

This little incident does show the value of permanent roadside huts, and for the necessity of always staffing them during week-ends during the motoring season. Get out on the roads and show motorists where help can be obtained. A stranger in a district does not know if a Division exists, and if one does exist, where to find aid.

A further example of how useful these huts are in relieving pain is evident by the fact that on the same unday the Herne Bay hut was visited at Gpstreet (like the Farningham huts, always fully staffed during week-ends throughout the motoring season), and on examining the Occurrence Book it was found that during the afternoon three cars had pulled up for occupants to be treated for stings of various degrees.

Road service is now one of the most importance parts 01' Brigade work, and should be organised by all Divisions fortunate enough to be situated in the vicinity of arterial and secondary roads. Spasmodic endeavours to carry out road service work is worse than useless, and should not be allowed. Even with a small Division there should be no difficulty in getting members to take a fair share of relieving suffering, which does really exist, on the highways. Take a Diyision of 16 members; it would meao onl)' each member doing morning or afternoon duty on aturday or Sunday every fortnight. In the case of larger Divisions it would \\'ork out about once in six weeks.

An Amazing Case.

One of the most remarkable rescues from drowning 00 record is reported from Thonon-Ies-Bains. A girl 14 years of age was attacked by cramp while swimming, and sank in 45 ft. of water.

Two fishermen and a soldier of the Foreign Legion who were in a sailing boat not far from the spot hastened to the rescue. Some minutes elapsed before the boat was able to reach the scene of the girlJ s disappearance, and the prospects of saving her seemed remote. But the three men stripped and dived in turn.

Failing to find the girl by that means they let down a trawl net and brought up her apparently lifeless body. Getting her ashore as quickly as possible they applied artificial respiration, though with little hope of success. But they were successful, and in a short time the girl was fully restored to She is a granddaughter of 11. Rabier, the Vice-President of the Senate.

Correction.

ANNUAL INSPECTION \'Y'REXHAM DIVISION.

We regret that in this report in our l\Ugust issue we described Ambulance Officer T. C. Benbow as "Private T. C. Benbow."

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Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Ceremony at Dinmore Chapel

A very interesting ceremony took place in the chapel which stands in the grounds of Dinmore Manor, Herefordshire, on Sunday, July 24, when an oak panel was unveiled by Colonel W oolrych Perowne, Registrar of the Order.

The chapel, which is dedicated to St. John of Jerusalem, is the only part remaining of an ancient Preceptory of the Knights Hospitallers, which existed and functioned from the time of Richard I until about 15 15, when it was dissolved by Edward VI, and handed over to a layman. During that period of over three centuries it was directed by a Preceptor, who was a Knight of St. John, and it also possessed a chaplain in residence, belonging to the Order.

The present church, which is still known as the "Preceptory Chapel," was almost entirely rebuilt in the fourteenth century, but parts of the original north wall still remain. It has undergone many vicissitudes since the Dissolut.ion, having been at times used as a barn. It was fully restored in I866, and stained glass windO\,vs were inserted by the then owner. For some hvo hundred years the church and manor were in the possession of the family, forbears of the present Registrar of the Order.

The panel is the gift of R. H. 11urray, Esq., the present Lord of the Manor, who has taken the greatest interest in the history of the Preceptory, and has compiled, after much research, an almost complete roll of the and Chaplains who officiated there, and whose names appear on the panel. The last Preceptor of Dinmore was Sir Thomas Docwra, who afterwards became Grand Prior of England.

The panel, \.\' hich is of oak, stands in an arched recess in the north wall, the names and dates being carved and gilded, while in addition such coats of arms as could be traced have been emblazoned, the whole effect being very handsome.

After the usual e-vensong, held in the afternoon, Colonel W oolrych Perowne unveiled the panel, and ga'\ e a very eloquent address. 1Iany of those present were after"\X'ards entertained to tea by 11r. and :Mrs. :Murray, in the grounds of their Jacobean house which stands hard by the chapel, on the site of the old domestic buildings of the Preceptory. Among the guests were Viscount Hereford, I(night of Justice, Dr. Downer (Commissioner), Dr. 1IacGrcgor (Hereford Ambulance), Dr. Haine (Ross Ambulance), 111ss E. Long, O.B.E. (Hereford Nursing), Supt. Butterworth (Ross), and other members of the Associationand Brigade. R. L. E. D.

Questions and Answers.

DIFFICULTIES OF BRIGADE SURGEONS

].c. (Preston).-In the July issue of THE GAZETTE yo u g ave an answer to a Query of the above title. Forgive me if I say that it is an excellent e:Arposition of the position of Brigade Surgeons, and that, in my opinion, it should be read by every Divisional Surgeon.

I wonder, however, if full responsibility for the all-too-frequent non-efficiency of Divisional Surgeons does, in fact, rest with them; and I think that it should be emphasised that many D ivisional Superintendents have in the past failed to record the attendances of their Surgeo ns at drill and practices. The result is that the Surgeons later on are surprised to learn that, even though they ma y have kept their 12 attendances each year, they are not qualified for the Service Medals for the reason that, owing to their attendances not being recorded on B rigade Forms, they are shown as non-efficient.

You certainly make a good point, and one 2vhich 1 pass on for the information of all Divisional Superintendents, some oj whom, as you suggest, regard and treat their Divisional Surgeons as "honourable and honoured visitors" and as such outside rules and regulations, whereas, in point of fact, thry are Divisional Officers who, like themselves, are responsible for certain specified duties. Indeed, no Division can hope to be "happy and prosperous" (that to be desired ideal) unless the Surgeon and S upermtendent work together in close co-operation, especiallY as the Brigade to-dcry has no room for" passengers" even in the higher ranks .

Nevertheless, Brigade R egulations do not absolve the Divisional Surgeons from personal responsibility in this connection, since paragraph 406 reads :-" It is the business oj every member to see that his (or her) record is properlY kept and submitted to Headquarters annually."

NC.F.

PAYMENT OF DOC TOR

L. H. (Caerbryn).-Recently we had a discussion as to who was responsible for payment of a doctor called to an accident. Some maintained that the first-aider would have to pay and others that the patient or his employer if the accident occurred during working hours.

In 1m}) the individual who summons a doctor is responsible for the pcryment of his fee So the first-aider does run a financial risk when he summons medical assistance in the event oj the patient being unable or umvilling to pcry the fee. Nevertheless, 1 cannot imagine a0' doctor carrying his rights to this extreme limit, though 1 remember that a few years back a doctor was declared liable for (and had to pcry) the cost of hire oj an ambulance which, ordered by him in the interests of the patient, was used by the latter for removal to her home.

N.C.F.

USE OF DIVISIO AL STATIONERY.

M.D. (London).-Your reply, in the July issue of THE G AZETTE, to a quer y on " Diffi culties of Bri gade Surgeons" is most useful and instructive. Now I should like to ask if I, as a Divisional Surgeon, am entitled to use Di visional Stationery, and, if so, why I am not supplied therewith.

You certainly are entitled to use Divisiollal statio/my, and you should notify the SuperinteIJdent forthwith that )'ou require a supply of paper and 817velopes. As to Y01lr second query, 1 can onlY i/Jlagine that the Divisional Sup erintendent does not appreciate either yot/,. position as all active member or )'our p01vers of co-operatiofJ for the good of the Division. One oj the lVCf)'S by JJ'hich 1 judge the usefulness or othenvise oj a Surgeon, lvhatever his rank, is that a reallY kem Surgeon invariablY tfses the ojJicial stationery in his Brigade correspondence and is proud to do so

N.C.F.

FRACTuRE OF INDEX FINGER.

S.B. (Birmingham).-In a recent practice much discussion arose as to the correct treatment for Fracture of Index Finger. Some of us favoured treating the finger only, but others claimed that the treatment should be as set out in the Textbook for Crushed Hand (pp. 71, 72). As we could not agree, we decided to submit the problem for your decision.

To me there is no question but that treat/JletJt for Cmshed Hand is correct. From the first aid stalJdpoint it aCCOIJ/plishes all that is r eqllired and is bO'olld critici.fJII, becaflse first aid seeks ofl0' to prevent aggravatioll of fractures. The task of " treating" fractures fall.r witbill " tbe dulies and responsibilities of a doctor" (Textbook, p. 2 I).

.lV.C.F.

Cadet News.

Edited by MRS. TWEEDALE, A.R.R.C., J.P.

The Ru gby Cadet Division St. John Ambulance Bri ga de held their fourth annual Camp at Hunstanton in Norfolk. The advance party, under Cadet Superintendent Hazell, left Rugby at 6.30 a.m. on Friday, July 29, and arrived at IIunstanton at noon. The site of the camp was among beautiful surroundings in Hunstanton Park, the home of Capt. C. Le Strange, who kindly gave permission to camp. The advance party were soon at work, and in spite of unfavourable weather the tents were quickly pitched, and by nightfall the camp was complete.

An invitation was extended this year to the Stratford-on-Avon Cadet Division to join Ru gby in camp, and eight Cadets, under Cadet Officer Harper, made the journey from Stratford. Tbe y joined tbe Rugby Division at 6,3° a.m. on Saturday, and the combined party, 3 I strong, under the command of Cadet Officer Harper, travelled to Hunstanton. On arrival they were met at the station by the advance party, and the whole parade marched the two and a half miles to the camp.

In addition to the Cadets, there were five other camps in the Park , and among these were a crew of the Ro ver Scouts of Rugby. A spirit of comradeship soon sprung up among the various parties, and numerous small friendships were made during the week.

A Church Parade was held on Sunday morning and the Division marched to the Wesleyan Cburch in Hunstanton. The Brigade colours, wbich have recently been acquired by the Rugby Division, were carried for the first time, the colour party being under the command of Sergeant Williams.

The tent prize was won by o. t ent under Sergeant Williams, the competition being very keen each da y The prize for the best Fatigue Squad was awarded to Monday'S squad under Cadet Francis.

Saturday was taken up with striking camp, and the Division left Hunstanton at 3. 3° p.m.

All who attended the camp were unanimous in the opinion that it had been a real good time, evidence of which could be seen in the faces of the lads when they arrived at Ru gby .

The camp was under the command of Cadet Superintendent L. F. Hazell. Cadet Officer T. W. Harper, of Stratford-on-Avon, acted in his usual efficient manner as cook, and Private E. Tasker gave most willing and efficient assistance.

Ard\\ ick .J. 4\.B. Cadets and 69th Boys' Brigade ummer Camp.

This camp was held, as last year, at t. Annes-onea. Fifty boys, witb Divisional uperintendent B. Pmyell and l \mbul ance Officer E. Dunn, entrained at 3.10 p.m. at Victoria tation, Manchester, on aturday, July 30, to spend a week under canyas.

During the \"\'ee k First Aid had been given to 2 I cases, six of which had to be removed to hospital. These cases included ;-

A lady: Burn s to face and bands caused through the bursting of a Primus stove.

A man: Burns to chest and face. Tent on fire.

A lad y : Very badly scalded on legs and feet.

A man: Fractured ankle.

child: Suspected fracture involving elbow joint.

A man : Arterial h<emorrhage. Glass in foot.

Everyone was early astir on the last morning. j \fter breakfast camp was struck, and everything packed for dispatch.

arrival in Manchester it was unanimously agreed that 1t bad been a most enjoyable time and a '\ eek weJl spent. The sun, sea air and healthy exercise had worked wonders with the boys.

That these annual weeks under canvas are popular 1S proved by the pro g ressive increase in the number of attendances.

St. John's Wort-The Flower of the Order.

B y COLONEL C. 1. ELLIS, C.M.G., T . D., M.D., C.M., A .M.S. (T.), Surgeon-in-Chief, St. John Ambulance Bri gade.

Why has our Order adopted the St. John's wort as its emblematical flower? You will find it if you look at the tabs on the Commissioner's patrol jacket, on the Lady Superintendent's right-arm badge, and on the Grand Prior's Cadet Badge, etc.

There must be (or should be) few who are not aware that our Patron Saint is St. John the Baptist, who must not be confused with St. John the Di vine. This reminds me that only th e other day I heard a clergyman asserting that our Order was named after the latter.

The St. J ohn'S wort is so called because it was popularly believed to have grown in St. John the Baptist's hair. Fortunately, since the plant comes into flower about the time of the Feast of St. John the Bapti st, there is another explanation for its name.

The following description of the common St. John'S wort (JlyperiCtllJl perforatum) wi 11 enable members of the Order to recognise the plant. The flowers are bright yellow and numerous, and they are clustered at the ends of short side branches and stem, making a handsome head of bloom. The petals are marked with black dots. The sepals are slightly coheren t at the base with black glandular dots on the margin. The lea\res are without stalks, oblong and about half an inch long, while they grow in pairs on alternate sides of the stem and branches. The,- have oil glands which, if held to the light, appear as' translucent hole-like dots, whence comes the adjecti\re "perforated." The stem is erect, to 2 ft. high, t\,-o-edged, woody and slender, branching in the upper part only.

The St. John'S wort familr occurs in most parts of the world and is to be found growing in hedges, woods and thickets. Although there is only one British genus, this genus has seyeral species, of ,\-hich four are shrubs and eleven are herbs. They \-vere for ages regarded as valuable medicinal plants, but are no longer held in esteem for this purpose.

lost people will be content if they recognise the common St. John's wort and one of the smaller varieties-the small upright St. John's \vort-(1-f)periClfIll pulchmlll, or beautiful St. John's wort). Gardeners, however, will know the t. John s wort (1-f)'PericIllJl calycitllll)J)-a common trailing shrub of our gardens . This has large terminal yellow flowers and is sometimes known as " Aaron's Beard" on account of its numerous long and slender stamens. These stamens giye the flower a pin-cushion-like appearance.

On the Continent and \'\'ales the plants of t. John's wort family are regarded as a charm against storms and for this reason are hung in windows on St. John's Day.

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The Revised (3rd) Edition of the Home Nursing Text-Book.

The Revision Committee has earned our sincere thanks for all their efforts with the new edition of the Home Nursing Text-book, which has just been published and bears ineradicable evidence of hard work and close attention to details-great and small. Indeed, I find practically in every page some change, either in the addition of new or in the re-arrangement and re-writing of old matter. Yet with it all the Text-book (with its Index) is still complete in 272 pages.

When the previous edition was published, I pilloried no less than six grave errors. So I am happy to state that a close search of the present edition has located one misprint-" clenching" for " clenched" on p. no-though the instruction in the second paragraph of the "Precautions against Infection" (p. 176) comes perilousl y near a mistake. I imagine and hope, however, that in this case the Home Nurse will save the situation by not being too prompt in her action.

The usefulness of the Text-book has been vastly improved by the introduction of a "List of Contents," a "List of Illustrations" and an "Introduction," absence of which marred all previous editions. The last-named is particularly interesting, because it sets out briefly the history of the development of the Nursing Course and the Text-book, and explains why this must be regarded as the 3rd revision. The fact that in practically the same period. the First Aid Text-book has been similarly treated six times is conclusive proof of the comparative unpopularity of Home Nursing, a state of affairs which has always puzzled me when I remember the innumerable occasions for the exercise of a knowledge of nursing in the home.

It is curious that in this edition there is for the first time a definition of " Home Nursing"; and it is obvious that the Revision Committee has endeavoured to adhere to its own definition when deciding what should be included or excluded For this reason the "Feeding of Infants" has rightly been omitted, since the care of a healthy infant is outside the scope of Home Nursing, which is "the care of a case of accident or illness at home under the supervision of a doctor" (p. II ) In its selection of subject-matter, the Revision Committee has also been guided by the need to prepare a Nursing Text-book which shall be suitable for adoption in all parts of the British Realm, this being the sphere of usefulness of the Order and its two chief departments. In this the Committee has been completely successful, since no instructor, who bases his (or her) teaching on this Text-book, will be worthy of the name if he (or she) cannot adopt its general principles to suit local conditions.

Special attention has been given to the illustrations of wfUch there are 6r, one less than in the previous

edition. Of these no less than II have been redrawn; and I know that the members of the Committee undertook bandage practice to obtain exact reproductions. Of the rest 12 are new; and the 6 on page 58 constitute a pleasing and useful series, consisting, as they do, of actual photographs of a certain Brigade member engaged in making envelope corners for sheet and blanket. Members of Nursing Divisions of No. I District may perhaps recognise whose photograph is here reproduced!

The number of chapters has been increased by 3 to 18; but, as we have seen, this does not mean a bigger range for the questions of examiners, because the total number of pages is the same as in previous editions. Of re-arranged matter, the most striking alterations are in Chapter XIII, in which are now collected together the various references to cold, heat and counter-irritation; and, as the subject is extensive, the Revision Committee has prepared a most useful summary which is set out on one page and serves splendidly to simplify the subject.

In conclusion, while I recognise that no individual and no Committee can hope to be successful in pleasing everybody, especially in the preparation of a Text-book for use At-Home and Abroad, I am of opinion that in this instance the Revision Committee can confidently face fair criticism, and reply i n the words which Addison puts into the mouth of one of his characters :-

'Tis not in mortals to command success,

But we'll do more, Sempronius; we'll deser ve it.

N.C.F.

Talks on First Aidand Competition Work.

By A. T. LAKIN, M.B. (Continued.)

D. HELP ARRIVES.

r, 2 and 3 will at once take their places and carry on with their routine duties without waiting for instructions from 4. 4 must now use discrimination and resource. Shall he continue with digital pressure or apply an improvised tourniquet? He decides to apply a tourniquet, as digital pressure would require at least two of his men, and ambulance material and second aid are wanted urgently. 2 has been thinking about it, and the tourniquet is ready as soon as 4 asks for it.

2. Improvise and apply a tourniquet to the left femoral artery. Firm pad on the artery-held in position by a narrow improvised on opposite side of limb with a half knot-lay a twlStln g stick (pencil) on the half knot-ove r it tie a reef knot -tighten the bandage by twisting the stick-hold the stick in position. (M / 94/6.)

4. Release digital pressure slightly. Look and ask:

4. " Is hremorrhage still under control?" "No." Tighten digital pressure at once, then 2 tightens the tourniquet. Look and ask:

4. "Is hremorrhage under control?" " Yes."

4. Release digital pressure.

2. Secure the twisting stick. (M/95/e).

4. Cover the wound with a clean improvised dressing. (M/19 / 7.)

Whilst this has been taking place,

1. Steady the injured limb

2. Apply bandages round ankles and knees.

3. Head to one side, and noting the colour of the face, place the head and shoulders in the correct position.

3. Loosen clothing about neck, chest and waist.

3. Cover the patient warmly.

E. REVISION OF WORK ALREADY DONE.

The immediate needs of the patient have been attended to and the injury made safe temporarily, and the captain decides that this is an opportune moment to tell the team what has happened-what has been done-what he plans to do. Cause of injury and diagnosis already made. Bleeding has been arrested; wound protected; fracture made safe temporarily; patient is unconscious and the cause has not been fully discovered; no ambulance materials; second aid wanted; instructions to be given concerning traffic The captain decides to send and 3 to get material (I tells him that the key of the ambulance cupboard is in 4'S pocket), second aid, and to give instructions regarding the traffic. As the doctor lives too far away do not telephone t o him, but telephone the hospital, give the provisional diagnosis, and ask for the ambulance to be sent to the station.

2 and 4 \. ill examine and look after the patient whilst they are away. Hurry as the case is urgent.

F. M ,\TERL\LS, ETC.

I and 3 decide that shall collect all the ambulance materials, stretcher, hot-water bottles, cold water, rugs, whilst 3 goes to the stationmaster's office and tells them the urgency of the case, and asks them to do the necessary telephoning for ambulance and traffic regulation. This \.yill save lime, and then he can assist I. It also shows resource and discrimination.

I. Obtaining ambulance material, etc.

3. Telephoning to hospital and ambulance. (Clerk asked to do it.) Telephoning forward to stop and examine goo ds train and to warn on-coming trains about possible obstructions. Telephonin g backward to caution on-coming trains, and to make enquiry about damage to bridges and permanent way. (M/I4 / a .)

3. Helps I w.ith ambulance material.

3 and I. Return to patient with all speed. On arrival at patient, 3 and prepare and test stretcher. Place it in position, return to patient. (M / I9Z /) .)

G. EXAMINATION OF PATIENT. (M/15 8, 159.)

4. Pulse? Presence, " Yes. " Frequency, "Slow." Strength," Full." Breathing? Presence, " Yes." Frequency, " Slow." Stren g th, cc Stertorous." Odour of breath? "Nothing to note." Colour of face? "Somewhat flushed."

2. Raise the head and shoulders, keeping the head turned to one side, if 3 has not already done so. The "flushed face" following injury and patient unconscious will suggest compression of brain, and signs will be looked for to confirm or negative the suggestion.

4. Examine back of head, scalp and temples for injury? "None." (Dampness or stickness would suggest a wound with bleeding, and further search would have to be made for depressed fracture. NOTE. - Look it up and work out the method. (M / 9313.) Examine ears for hremorrhage? "Yes." Examine nose for hremorrhage? "No." Examine mouth for blood, froth, s tains, foreign bodies? "No." Do not forget the danger from false teeth. Examine eyes. Are they bloodshot? " TO." D o they respond to touch? Test them properly. " TO." Pupils. Are they equal? "No." Do they respond to light? (C No."

An answer to this question cannot be expected unless they are tested-few teams test for the response to light. The flushed face, hremorrhage from ear, unequal pupils, stertorous breathing confirm the diagnosis of Fracture of Base of Skull with Compression of Brain. Test for limpness of one side of body.

4. Is one side of body more limp than the other? "Yes ." Diagnoses of head injury confirmed.

4 and z. Examine trunk, back and front; pelvis. Examine shoulde rs, upper limbs. Examine right limb, left le g, for signs of fractures, dislocations (movement of joint must be tried) and wounds. " No."

4. Test temperature of body. "Warmer than usual. "

H. DIAGNO SIS . Fractured Base of Skull with Compression of Brain. Insensibility (coma). Compound, complicated, con:minuted fracture of Left Thi gh \X'ound of Lett Thigh with severe ha:morrhage (controlled).

To the Editor, ST. JOH r A::-'IBULA TeE G -\'ZETTE. Dear Sir,- Wl'ith referelJce to the letter in the lui] GAZETTE frolll the Leicester Co-op. Alilblllance after the experience of 12 ),ears with ClIPS for.both and Team COlJlpetitiom, Iwolfld say make It for mdlVldJlal and ask the dOlJor to set the test and jlldge. The Division is now a COlPS ]l'e cOlI/menced 1).lith three teallls for ammal competitiolJ, and 1J'I/h over 100 members JJ'e Oil!)' JJJ1lStered fo"r teams last year , Olle frolJl each Division. The Individual commenced 1JiI/h 10 competitors, and this year the Illllllber that competed was 40, so there is more interest taken in the Individual side that the tealll J]'hich nO}1 ' has resulted in the best JlJen from each Division competing. Yours faithfll/!} , C. H. P EARS01 , Corps Jlperintendent, Aldershot COIPS.

Our GUINEA "PROBLEMS " COMPETITION

Conducted by A. T LAKIN, M B

PROBLEM No 4. RESULT:

Winning Solution; Am b ulance Sister SELINA MIDMORE (53 rd Nursing Division).

(To whom a (heque f or One G uinea haJ been Jen t .)

HonoHrable Mention; Superintendent G. A. E DERBY (Boston Division).

Private M. C. SCLATER (West Manchester Division).

Ambulance Sister F. BOARDMA (Leamington Division).

Dr. Lakin's Comments on "Problems" Competition NO.4.

One of my friends, who is a keen Brigade officer, expressed the opinion that it was no use expecting First Aiders to think about what they were doing; all they wanted was" rule of thumb» methods, and they would be satisfied. Of course, I strongly resented his statement, and forgave his want of faithI suppose his frame of mind arose after one of those evenings that we have all experienced when everything goes wrong and everybody becomes irritable and fed-up.

(Leaders and Instructors. Have you realised that when you have a bad practice, the fault in 99 per cent. of the cases is yours, and yours alone? Your class, section or company is just like a mirror and reflects whatever is in the front of it- if you are irritable and not keen, then the class will be irritable and lazy, and if you are keen and enthusiastic, then so will be the class.)

After this digression, thank you all for justifying the high opinion I have of First Aid workers, the replies to this problem are all good, and shows very definitely that you do think about your work. Some of the lists submitted are really splendid, and I think we had better suggest to our Editor that he keeps them handy with a view to publication at some future date. Superintendent Enderby sent in a unique and delightful list that gave me ' a lot of pleasure and suggested a novel idea in instructing. (I am going to exercise my privileges, and practice the old Army stunt of" winning it " by putting it in my note book.)

Ambulance Officer Wiltshire (Bristol) sent in a

splendid list, but it overstepped the word limit, and much to my regret had to be ruled out; the same rule had to be applied to Ambulance Sister Douglas (Denton), whose solution was just too long.

Honourable 1fention to Superintendent G. .A. Enderby (Boston), Private M. C. clater (West :Manchester), Ambulance Sister F. Boardman (Leamington), and the award to Ambulance ister Selina Midmore (nrd).

THE WINNING OLUTION.

No! Such a statement cannot possibfy be jllstijied 0' a 1vorthy lJJember of the St. John Ambulance Brigade.

The information conveyed on the pages il1 question are as necessalY to First Aid as the foundation is to a valuable building;, in fact, kJZ02vledge of this kind is the basis of a good First Aider.

The more serious the case, the JJ/ore kl101vledge and service go hand in hand.

Two questions will sujJice to illustrate this reasoning :UVhy do you not give airything try the mouth if the digestive organs are if!jured? and

Tf7hy do you JJJetiCIIlouslY test hot water bottles before administering to an ttnconsciolls patient whose nerves are incapable of acting?

Ignorance of the correct answers will cancel all but knowledge, aided by enthusiasm, makes for true First Aid in these cases. Surefy such detailed study cannot rightlY be called" rubbish.1}

SELINA MIDMORE, 53rd Nursing Division.

H O NOURA B LE MENTION.

The statement quoted cannot, in TIIy opinion, be justified It immediatefy raises another question, " What is First Aid?" The answer is conciselY stated in the first paragraph of " First Aid to the Il!iured," and surelY the "skilled assistance" 1ve First Aiders are enabled to render comes to a large extent from a kn01vledge of anatomy and physiology, ,vithout which ?ve could flOt "fullY understand" the "principles of First Aid." If principles be not understood, how can we hope to render eJlicient treattIIent? TheolY and practice are just as necessary in First Aid as they are in any other slli?ject. Spectacular First Aid is unnecessary and even harmful, and the deeper a Competition Team study their slli?ject the more likelY of success they mllSt be. If !Jlore brains and time rvere expended 011 "sJ(ch rubbish," methil1ks the Editor would find the Questions 011 First .Aid cOtJsiderabIY reduced

FRANCES BO -'1RD1L\ T , Ambulance Sister (.J.VlIrsing lvfelJlber) , Leamington and Irl"anl/ick.

There is emphaticallY 110 jllStijicatioll for the statemellt that the information regarding the " Tissues and FunctiOIlS," described 011 pages 47 and 50 of the Afat/ual should be barred.

The correspondent states that it is mbbish and 110t « Fir.rt Aid." If this be so, are 170t other descriptil1e chapters in the " iifanual" in the saJJJe catego,)' ?

Flow call afl)'OJJe render First Aid eJlicientfy ll ,ithout some of the .rtmc///re and normal f"nctions of the injured member or orgallJ of the persoll he is called otJ /0 treat?

The answer /0 the statemetJt 11..'i/1 be found Oil 36 of the J.lJanJlal i tselj. The preface to Chapter 3, thus ;" In order to understand the principles of First Aid, it is tJecessa,y that sholrld be kllOJJ'1l of the stmctllre of the body (aJJatoIllY) and the functions of sOlJle of the more important and s),stellls (pi?Jsiology). "

1. C. CLATER, Hulme (l17est i lIanchester) Division.

O cto b er Issue.

TyrO SPECIAL ARTICLES.

CC The Brigade and Its Surgeons," by orman Hammer, M.R.e.S., L.R.e.P., Captain R.A I.e. County Surgeon .J.A.B. ; and

C( Little Things That Matter to the ick," a ursing Article by M .D. Young (late Lady uperintendent Carlisle ursing Division).

Interesting Case Reports.

By N. CORBET FLETCHER, M.A., M.B., B.Chir.

(Cantab), M.R.C.S., etc., Assistant-Surgeon-in-Chief, The St. John Ambulance Brigade.

CASE REPORT No. 57.-The Officer-in-charge of the Binley and District Division, Warwickshire, reports the efficient performance of first aid, as follows :-

On June II Corporal Hall was cycling home from work when, on the busy main road from Coventry to Binley, he came across a lady who had fractured her right leg as the result of a cycle accident. Thou gh there were plenty of passers-by-motorists, cyclists and pedestrians-not one was able to render assistance. Corporal Hall, having no ambulance material, was compelled to improvise splints and bandages with which he quickly and dextrously se t the fracture. This done, he appealed to the owner of a large car, and so \}.-ithin ten minutes of his arrival had the patient removed to hospital, the authorities of which congratulated him on his neat and efficient work. CmnrE..'-'T.-I!Jlprovisation is the eSSellce of first aid, and nothing tests the abilities of first aiders more than the need for sllch action. It was forttlnate for the patient that the Bil1le), and District Division devote halj an hOHr on each Drill night to practising methods of improvisation and that it has an expert in Corporal Hall, to ]vholJl we extend cordial congratttlations on good work, ")nll done.

To the Editor, ST. J A1IBCLAXCE G.-\ZETTE. Dear Sir,-I am anxiotls to posseSJ a complete series of the HOllie l.Yursillg Textbook pubkrhed 0' the St. John AJllbulance Association. 1 hoz'e copies of "Hillts and Helps ill Home .i. rursing and Hj-gime]l described Oil the title pageJ as the Eleventh ThoLlsand, the l..Yitlteenlh ThollSalld, the Thirf)'-Secolld Thousand, the Forty-S ecolJd ThollSalld, the Forty-Sel'enth Thomand a/ld the Sixf)'-Eighth Thol/sand, all of which, it HelllS, were issued prior to 1893. 1 do not klwJl' lJ'hether there are allY intermediate editions and shall be grateful for copies or aIry inforll/ation 011 the slfiject.

J fy ne.'\:t edition is described as the 196-zIOth Thousand, of u'hich 15,000 copies were printed in .Yol'elllber, 1905, so that there ll'ould seem to be a /{ap ill m)' series of at least 10 )'ean.

From this date onwards "0' series iJ- fair6' complete, though 1 alii deficient of editiolls (probab6' tJJ'o) bet))'eeJJ 1908 al1d 1911. 1 am also deficient of the editiolJJ deJrribed aJ z86-30oth Thol/sand (191 I) alld the -tz9-4431'd ThollSand (19 15). il(y la .•t cop), of thiJ- series is described as 5 Q -5 40th TholfJalld, printed in October, 1916, and 1 shollid imagill8 there n'ere others before tht title of the book chal1ged ill 1918 to " HOllie l.·VlII sillg."

If aI!} readers of ),0111' jot/mal caJJ give aI!)' information, or have copies of tbe JIIiJ.fillg edt/iom which tho' are prepared to part m/h, 1 .rhal/ be glad to hear (rom them } 'om 's faithfiiI6' " Ex-LIBRI .

_ ....., I " Brigade Appointments, August, 1932.

The Grand Prior has been pleased to sanction the following appointments.

TO BE ASSISTANT SURGEO -IN-CHIEF.

Nigel Corbet Fletcher, M.A., 1LB., B.C., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. 20·5·32·

TO BE ASSISTA T COMl\fISSIONER.

o. I DISTRICT.

Kenneth Fraser Lund, M.B., L.R C.P., & S., Central Area. 28.7.32.

The Chief Commissioner has sanctioned the following appointments, promotions, etc.:-

TO BE CORPS SURGEON.

o. 4 DISTRICT.

Herbert James Slane, M.A., 11.B C.1L, Burnley Corps. 21.7·32

TO BE CORPS SUPERI TENDENT.

o. 5 DISTRICT.

Robert Henry Baker, Leeds Corps. 20.7.32.

TO BE CO RPS OFFICER.

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Irvine Crosland, Colne Valley Corps. 20.7·32·

TO BE LADY CORPS OFFICER.

o. 5 DISTRICT.

Kirstan Sheard, Bradford Corps. 20.7.32.

TO BE DIVISIO AL SURGEO

o. 2 DISTRICT.

John Trevor Burrell, lvI.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Aylesbury Nursing Division. 22.7.32.

Colin McCoan, L.S.S.A., Bletchley Division. 22.7.32

No. 3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Clifford Townend Mills, 1f.B., CH.B., Worcester Division. 11.7.32.

Niel Surgey Robinson, M.B., CH.B., Bedworth Nursing Division, Warwickshire Corps. 11.7.32.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Stanley Ellis Jones, L.R.C.P & S., Southport "B" Division, Southport Corps. 13.7.32·

Norman Ward Rawlings, L.i\f.S S.A., L.M.R.C.P.L., Ardwick Division Manchester and Salford Corps. 23.7.32

Humphrey Robertson, 1LA., M.B., CH.B., Cleator Moor Division. 15·7·32·

TO BE DIVISIONAL SUPERINTENDENT.

No. 2 DISTRICT.

Colin McCoan, L.S.S.A., Bletchley Division. 22·7.32.

o. 3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Walter Thomas Beasley Nuell, Worcester Division. 11.7.32.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Wilfred George Grime, Southport" B " Division, Southport Corps. 18·7·32·

John Kitchen Thompson, Cleator Moor DIVISion 26·7.32· No. 5 DISTRICT

oel Richard Pooler, M.R.C.S., L.R C.P., M.B., B S., Clay Cross Division. 20.7.32.

Cyril Wood, Ardsley Division, Morley and District Corps. 20.7.32. No.8 DISTRICT.

David Bryce, Horsham Division. 29·7 32·

TO BE LADY DIVISIO AL SUPERINTENDENT. o. I DISTRICT.

11ary Israel, Toynbee Hall Nursing Division. 12.7.32· No. 3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Florence Carding, Bedworth Nursing Division, \1{1arwickshire Corps. 11.7·32· No. 4 DISTRICT

Margaret Ernestine Dickson, Chester Nursing Division. 25.7.32. No. 5 DISTRICT.

Elsie Dallas, Wombwell Nursing Div ision. 20·7.32·

Margery Horton, Kirkby Malzeard Nursing Division 2D.7.32. No 6 DISTRICT.

Lillian Cresswell, Dunston Nursing Division. 19.7.32. No 10 DISTRICT

Margaret Bryant Owen, Colchester Nursing Division. 6.7.32.

TO BE AMBULANCE O FFICER. No. I DISTRICT.

Harry Dunford, King's Cross G.N.R. Division. 27.7.32

N o. 2 D ISTRICT

F r ed erick William Grove , Slou h Town D iv sion, Slo ugh and! D is tric t Corps. 13 7.32

NO.4 D ISTRICT.

James Calvert, Edge Hill Railway Division, Liverpool Corps. 23·7·32·

E d ward Derbyshire, Southport "B" Div ision, Southport Corps. I8·7·P·

George Green, Southport" A " D ivision, Southport Corps I8 7.P.

Percy Rees, Crompto n Division. 28.7.32.

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Charles Edmund Allen, Sheffield " A" Division, Sheffield Corps. 20·7·32·

Ernest Cowling, Heeley D ivision, Sheffield Corps. 20.7.32.

Jonas Davenport, Alsager Division, Stoke-on-Trent Corps. 20 7.32.

Albert Edwal'd Fulwood, Firbeck Main Colliery Division. 20.7.32-

Isaac Henry Williams, Sheffield "D" Division, Sheffield Corps 20·7·32·

No. 9 DISTRICT.

Charley Humpherson, Torpoint Division. 15.7.32. TO BE NURSING OFFICER.

O. 2 DISTRICT.

Violet Mary Saunders, Portsmouth Nursing Division. 23.7.32. o. 10 DISTRICT.

Violet Anoia Craggs, Letchworth ursing Division. 14.7.32. TO BE LADY A1[BULANCE OFFICER. o. I DISTRICT.

Ellen Agnes Jones, Temple ursing Division. 4.7.32

o. 2 DISTRICT.

Aileen Disney, Portsea Nursing Diyision. 23.7.32.

Nancy Millicent Sale, Aylesbury ursing Division. 9.7.P. No. 3 (\'V'ESTERN) DISTRICT.

Louisa Jacques, Bedworth ursing Di" ision, \'V'arwickshire Corps. 11.7·32·

o. 4 DISTRICT.

Elise Archer, Blackpool Nursing Division. 11.7.32. Louisa Bridge, Stalybridge ursing Division 25.7.32.

Mary E. Crowther, Blackpool ursing Division 11.7.32.

Mary Simpson, Stalybridge Nursing Division. 25 7.32. TO BE CADET OFFICER.

o. 2 DISTRI CT

Albert Edward Clarry, Alverstoke Division. 11.7.32. No. 4 DISTRICT.

.A'rtb.ur Carrington, Whaley Brid ge Division. 12.7.32. Robert Hodgkinson, Atherton Division. 26.6,32, Oswold Kirk, Stalybridge Division 25.7.32.

TO BE LillY CADET OFFICER.

o. 4 DISTRICT.

Mary Mills, Stalybridge ursing Dh islon. 25.7. p.

TO BE CORPS SERGEA T-MAJOR. No. 4 DISTRICT

Thomas Lawlor, Southport Corps. 18.7.32. TRANSFER.

No. 4 DISTRICT.

Superintendent J. W. Cairns, from thc disbanded St. Helens Division, to the Haydock Division. To fulfil duties of Cadet Superintendent. 5.8.P.

RE-ENROLLED WITH PREVIOUS RANK. o. 4 DISTRICT.

Corps O fficer S. Coulton, Haslingden Corps. 20.7.32

TRANSFERRED TO BRIGADE RESERVE.

No. 1 DISTRICT.

Lady District Officer Miss J. M. Hoare, Northern Area 1.7.32.

Lady Ambulance Officer G. Sims, Enfield Nursing Division. 18-3-p.

Lady Ambulance Officer M. Sguires, Croydon Nursing Division. 3. 8.32

No. 2 DISTRICT.

Superintendent F. J. Mott, Henley-on- Thames Division. No. 5 DISTRICT.

Corps O fficer W. Wilkinson, Denaby Main Corps:

Superintendent A. Rowley, Hemsworth and DIstnct DIVISion, Pontefract Corps. 29.6.32

No. 8 DISTRICT.

Superintendent J. King, Horsham Divis ion 28.7·32.

RESIGNA TIONS ACCEPTED WITH REGRET. No. I DISTRICT.

Tl'ansport O fficer W R. Lucas, Grays Division. 13.7.32 No. 2 DISTRICT.

Divis ional Surgeon E. R. Clutterbuck, Weston-super-Mare Division, Weston-super-Mare and District Corps. 3 8.32.

Superintendent W. Hartley, Beaconsfield Division. 13.7.32.

Superintendent A. J. Underwood, Bletchley Division. 13.7.32.

Lady Superintendent E. Barrett, Gloucester Nursing Division. 28·7·32·

o. 3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon L. F. Davies, Worcester Division. 14.7.32.

o. 4 DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer J. Anderton, Atherton Divisi on. 28.7.32

Lady Cadet Officer r\. Openshaw, Chesham ursing Division. 28·7 ·32·

1\'0. 5 DISTRI CT

Lady District Officer H. Lambert, County of Lincoln. 6.8,32, No. 10 DISTRI CT.

\mbulance Officer C. J. orman, Colchester Divi s ion. 28.7.32.

Cadet Officer E. C. Burman , Ipswi ch Cadet Division. 15.7.32.

RESIG A TIO FROM BRIG \DE RESERVE ACCEPTED \,\ ITH RFGRET.

o. I DISTRICT.

Ambulancc Officer F. H. Holland, Harrow and \'{ 'ealdstone Division.

D1\'lSIO RE-INST.ATED AS CORPS.

o. 4 D ISTRICT.

Haslin g dcn Divi ion, to be Haslingdcn Corps. 28.7.32. TO PART OF CORPS.

o. 4 DrsTlu cT

Standish Division, to form part of \'V'igan Corps. 1.7.32.

SECEDI G FRO,\I CORPS.

o. 9 DISTRICT.

ChudJeigh Division, seceding from Newton Abbot Corps. 17.7.32. DIVISIO RE-

o. 4 DISTRICT.

DroyJ sclcn and Audenshaw Division, to bc Dro ylsden Division.

3· ·F· REGISTR..\TIOI 1\ TE-DATEb.

o. 5 DISTRICT.

Shcffield Works Division, Sheffield Corps. Registration date to be anre-dated to I 1.3.29

D1nSl0 S REGISTERED. I o. 2 DISTRICT. Andoyersford Di,ision. 14.7.32.

t\'o. 3 (W'I;;STERN) DISTRICT. Northfield Division, County of Birmingham. 15.7.P. \V'irton Didsion, Birmingham Corps. 16.7'32.

1:\.0. 4 DIST RI CT. Haslingden " B" Division, Haslingden Corps. 15.7. p. St. Helens Town Dh·ision. 26.7 .32.

o. 6 DISTRICT. Shorton Welfare Division. 19.7.32.

ECTIO S REGISTERED.

o. 4 DISTRICT. Slaidburn Section, Clitheroe Division. 30.7.32.

o. 8 DISTRICT. Pembury Section, Tunbridge \'\ 'e Us Division. 11.7.32.

CADET DIVISIOI S REGISTERED.

o. 2 DISTRICT. Cippenham and Bumham adet Ambulance Division. 3°.7.3 2 Didcot Cadct Ambulance Division. 18.7.32.

o. 7 DISTRICT.

The Shrewsbury Cadet Ambulance Diyjsion. 25.7.32.

CADET DIVI 10 S DI B DED.

o. 8 DISTRICT. Redhill and Reigate Cadet Nursing Division. 3. 8.3 2 DEATHS.

No. r DISTRICT.

(Reserve) Superintendent II. Blakc, Harrow and \\ 'ea ldst one Division. 3.8.P

24 5

No. 3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Lady Superintendent A. M. Amos, Nuneaton Nursing Division, Warwickshire Corps. 28.6,32, No. 5 DISTRICT.

Assistant Commissioner Captain A Ellison, West Riding of Yorkshire 14.7.32.

[OVERSEAS

The St. John Ambulance Brigade (Oversea s). AtJGlJST, 1932.

The Chief Commissioner has sanctioned the following appointments, promotions, resignations, etc. :AUSTR.'liIA.

NEW SOUTH \X 'ALES DISTRICT. Mosman Nursing Division.-Ambulance Sister E. J. Cowley to be Lady Di v isi ona Superimendent "on probation." 1. I 2 3 I. Vice 11rs. F. Brown transferred to Reserve Western Suburbs Division.-H. E. Gu y to be Ambulance Offi cer "on probation." 31.3·32· F. G. Jones to be AmbulanceOfficer" on probation." 31.3.32.

VICTORL<I. DISTRICT. Caulfield Divisi on .-W. E. Fyfe to be Divisional Superintendent " on probation." 25 .3.30 C A. Morphett to be Ambulance Officer " on probation." 1. 1. 32. CA};,ADA ONTARIO DISTRICT. Forest City Dh·ision.-Divisional Superintendent" on probation." W. Loved ay to be Divisional Superintendent 6.5.32; Ambulance Officer" on probation" J. F. Wood to be Ambulance Officer, 6.5.)2.

QUEBEC DISTRICT. J. Fry & Sons, Ltd., Division .-Divisional Superintendent "on probation," \X'. P. \X'regg, to be Divisional Supe rintendent, 2I. 5.32; Ambulance Officer" on probation" R •t... Jefferies to be Ambulance Officer, 21.5 .32. INDIA.

TO. I DISTRICT

Moghalpura ursing Division.-Ambulance Sister ;'.Irs. 1. BuftOn to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 32; Ambulance Sister D. Bull to be Acting Lad y Divisional Superintendent, 29+ 32. KENY \.

Kenya District.-\'C H. Kauntze, M.D., to be District Surgeon. Ken ya Police Diyision.-Captain E .K. Catchpole to be Ambulance Officer, 1.4.32; D. D to be Ambulance Officer, 1.4·32; J. G. Leslie to be Ambulance Officer, I.4.32. NE\\" ZEALAI D. DI TRICT.

Auckland Corps.-c. E. t. Lindsay to be Corps Officer 27.5.32. Auckland Division.-R. H. Boyd, \LB., to be Divisional Surgeon. 1.1.32·

Onehunga Cadet Ambulance Di vi ion.-Pri,Tate T. Ferry to be Cadet Superintendent. 22·7·F.

Gisborne Cadet ursing Division.- D. L. to be Divisional Surgeon 16.5.32.

Gisborne Cadet Ambulance Di ision.-H. G. Rice, B.A., }'LB., to be Di'T j ional Surgeon, 16.5.32; G. Bloomfield to be Cadet Superintendent. 16.5.32.

CANTERBURY AND \"EST COAST DI _ TRICT.

Christchurch Division.-\"{·. H. Bremner, to be Di isional Surgeon. 4.5.P.

Christchurch Cadet Nursing Di,ris ion.-Lad y Ambulance Officer W. C. Carnie to be Lady Cadet Superintendent. 16.3.32. OTAGO DISTRICT.

Dunedin Nursin g Division.-:'[rs. G. \,\'alker to be Lady D ivisional Superintendent, 4 4'32, 'ie" }'Irs. Beaumom ttansferred to Reserve.

SOUTH AFRICA.

CAPE PROVI CE DI TRICT.

ObservatOt\' ursing Division.- Lady Ambulance Officer B_ Neuper to be Di v isional Superintendent, I. 1. p, I'ice Mrs_ Bosman, who se resi gnation is accepted with regret.

NATAL DISTRICT.

Pietermaritzburg City Cadet Ambulance Division.-Corporal H. G. Todd to be Cadet Officer. 25.5.31.

The following resgistrations, disbandments, etc., of Divisions have been sanctioned :-

Uganda Police Division, formed 12.4.31.

Patea Section, Wanganui Division, ew Zealand, disbanded 6·5·31· Montreal Central Cadet Ambulance Division, Quebec District, Canada, disbanded 1.1.31.

2nd Johannesburg Cadet ursing Division, Transvaal District, fo=ed 28.5.31.

Nelson Division, Wellington District, New Zealand, fo=ed 19·5·31· Geelong Division, Victoria District, Australia, fo=ed 11.2·31. Port Kembla Division, ew South Wales District, Australia, disbanded 1.6.32.

Blackheath Division, South \Vales District, Australia, disbanded 1.6·31·

Blackheath Cadet Ambulance Division, ew South Wales District, Australia, disbanded 1.6.31.

"East Town Cadet Ambulance Division," Wanganui District, New Zealand, to be known as" \'{fanganui East Cadet Ambulance Division."

" Castlecliff Division," Wanganui District, New Zealand, to be known as " Gonville Division." 1.6.31·

Priory for Wales.

HEADQUARTERS: Priory House, 4, Cathedral Road, Cardiff.

BRIGADE NEWS.

APPOl TlVIENTS, JULY, 1932.

The following appointments, promotions, transfer, new Corps and Divisions have been approved by the Commissioner for Wales, and confirmed by the Ambulance Committee :-

CORPS SURGEO

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Di\-isio nal Surgeon C. H. Francis Williams, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Dowlais Corps. 12·7.32·

CORPS SUPERINTENDENTS.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

Divisional Superintendent Charles Lennox, Barry and District Corps. 25.7.3 2

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CE..'<TRE.

Corps Secretary William Davies, Lindsay Corps. 14·7·32· CORPS SECRETARY.

GLA!vIORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Corps Treasurer Owen John Hughes, Lindsay Corps. 14·7·31· CORPS TREASURER. CENTRE.

Divisional Superintendent William Edwin Jenkins, South Wales Border Corps. 7·7·31'

CORPS INSPECTOR OF STORES.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

Ambulance Officer Thomas Morris, Barry and District Corps.25.7.P. DIVISIONAL SURGEONS.

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Elton Foster, lVI.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Treharris Division. 28.5.32.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Simeon Moses Cohen, M.D., Abergorchy Division. 30.6.32. DIVISIONAL SUPERINTENDENTS.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

Sergeant Ivor Alfred Chivers (Dyfan) Barry Division. 3°.6'32.

MON).iOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Archie Williams, Ynysddu Division. 28.2.32.

AMBULANCE OFFICERS.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

Private John Aneurin Evans (Dyfan) Barry Division. 30.6.32.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Sergeant Daniel Williams, Cwmavon Division. 6.7.32.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Private Cyril George Cole, Abergorchy Division 3°.6.32.

CADET SUPERINTENDENTS.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Thomas John James, Blaengarw Division. 12.7.32.

Cadet Officer John Walters, Cwmavon Division. 6·7·32'

Divisional Secretary Albert Edgar Lovesy, Ffaldau Institute and Garw. 1.7.32.

Private Arthur Ernest Thomas, Trelewis Division. 29.6.32.

LADY CADET SUPERINTENDE T.

MONMOUTHSHlRE CENTRE.

Ambulance Sister Lilla White, Abertillery Nursing Division. 6.7.32. CADET OFFICERS.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Robert White, Briton Ferry Division. 27.6.32.

Private Benjamin Clifford Jones, Cwmavon Division. 6.7.32·

LADY CADET OFFICER.

BOROUGH OF 11ERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Ambulance Sister Catherine Hughes, 1Ilerthyr Nursing Di,ision. 13·7·31·

CENTRE.

Divisional Surgeon S. B. Vinter, Monmouth Division to Fishponds Division, City of Bristol Corps. 1. 7. 31. DEATH.

CENTRE.

Divisional Superintendent John James, Blackwood Didsion. 8·7·31·

CORPS REGISTERED.

CITY OF CARDIFF CE..'<TRE. Barry and District Corps. 25.7.32.

DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE. (Dyfan) Barry Ambulance Division. 30.6.32. CENTRE.

Argoed Ambulance Division. 3.6.31.

BOROliGH OF RHONDDA. CENTRE. Maerdy Ambulance Division. 2-3-32.

CADET DIVISION REGISTERED.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE. Llanbradach Cadet Ambulance Division. 18.6.32.

GENERAL INTEREST.

The organisation of Ambulance Competitions and First Aid arrangements, which figured as usual '.in the programme of the Royal \\7elsh 1\gricultural ociety's annual Show at Llandrindod \'Yells, was undertaken hr the Prior y for \'x/ales, whose Principal ecretary, the lIor';. John H. Bruce, was elected Honorary Director of 1\mbulance.

Two First Aid tents were erected in the ho\\,' ground, one at the Main Entrance and the other at the rear of the Grand Stand, and staffed by qualified Ambulance ur ing members from the Radnorshire and Brecknockshire Centres of the Priory and the Presteign Detachment of the British Red Cross Society. The weather was variable and the cases of fainting consequently fewer than usual at summer gatherings; but the completeness of the provisions made was amply justified by the treatment of the following cases, in addition to numerous minor hurts not recorded :-Cuts 13, bruised from fall 1, burns 2, foreign body in eye 2, sprain I, sickness I, kick I, fainting 8.

Two Ambulance Competitions were arranged for teams of men and St. John CadetS, the entries being seven and four respectively, which numbers, though less than those of previous years, can be considered satisfactory when one realises that Ambulance Work is not very strongly developed in Radnorshire. It was, therefore, particularly pleasing to Ambulance enthusiasts to see a large number of spectators outside a ring ncar the Stand watching the stretcher tests; and it is hoped interest thus awakened will be productive of much good.

The Judges were D r. Gwilym L. Pierce, Centre Surgeon to the Cynon Valley Corps, and Dr. aunton Lewis,

Surgeon to the Cardiff Emergency Nursing Division; and the first two teams in order of merit were :SiI,lcr ClxlllclIgc S/;ic!d.-Ist, Brynmawr Police; 2nd, Durrr YI1 Aman St. John Ambulance Division.

" Jma//t jones S/;icld.-Ist, Glynneath St. John j\mbu lance Cadet Division; 2nd, llirwain St. John Ambulance Cadet Division.

The presentation of _trophies was carried out by the President of the Show, Colonel Sir Charles Venahles Llewellyn, Bart., who expressed his appreciation of the fine work the competitors were doing in the public interest.

The lIon. Director of Ambulance, who was supported by the Chief Constahle of Bl'ecknockshire, Lieut.-Colonel C. G. Cole-Ilamilton, .M.G., (Commissioner of the Brccknockshire wtre of the Priory), the Judges, and Competition Secretary, J\lr. \\ '. Mabon \braham, congratulated the teams, and thanked the how ecretary, CaptaIn T. A. Ilm.\son, and his CounCll for including Competition'i in the programme of eYcnts.

CENTRE REPORTS.

CI i'iIRb.

The Centre Commissioner, Lieut-.Colo nd C. G. Colellanultoll, C.M.G., D.:::'.O., who had the.; pleasure of congratulating his Bry nma\H Police team nn thei r success in the open compCllt10n at the RaJ al \\ elsh \gricllltllral :::'ho\.\, Llandrindod \\ ells, last month, is still forging ahead with the formation of J\mbulance Classes and Di v iSJOl1s.

On Tuesday, Jul), 5, he addressed a well-attended meet109 at the Church 11a11, Builth \\ dIs, com ened with the object of forming a DlVision of the t. John \mbulance Brigade. Thc ChaJrman wa':> Captain E. Thomas, and on the platform \.,-cre :::'. Parsons, upcrintendent of the Brccoll Di\isiol1, and 1\1r. E. Jones, tationmaster, eCrLlar) of the Brecon DIy i51On. \fter tracing the h.istory of the Order in \\ ales, Colonel Coie-liamiiton referred to the County of Brecknock, and appealed for the est,lhli hml.nt of a Di, ision in Builth, where the need for qualified ambulance men was just as great as in other areas. 'I he proposal was then full) discussed, and it \yas subsequently decided to proceed with the formatlOn.

•\ presentation to Dr. '. 11. Pugh was made by the Commissioner, on behalf of the Builth \\ 'ells G. \\ .R. _ \mbulance Class, in appreciation of his and 1\1r. J. C. Roberts, the late Class ecretary, received trom Dr. Pugh a baromcter in recognition of his ct1icicot work for the Clas'.

1\ subsequent meeting was held on July 19, Mr. '1'. Luther D;n ics presiding, \\ hen il Committee was appointed \\lth 1'lr. \\ '. D. Powell as ecretarr and J. ..\lereruth Jones as Treasurer; and it was decided to ask Dr. Pugh to accept the office of Divisional Surgeon.

CE TRE PRESIDEKT AT \B.l::.R.CRA\E.

The Right J Ion. Lord Glanusk, D. '.0., President of the Brecon County Centre of the Priory for \\ 'ales, in company with ColoncI C. G. CoJe-llamilton, C.M.C., D.S.O., Chief Constable of Brcconshirc, and Commissioner for the County, attended are\. iew of ambulance men at c, on the occasion of the annual distribution of awards gamed by members of the J\bercra\ e ..t \mbulance Division at a recent examination.

Ambulance men from the Y stradgynlais, l \bercra, e, Maesmarchog, and Seven Sisters Divisions, formed a guard of honour for the visitors, under the command of Corporal John Hamer.

2.47 , • S.JAB.list

8,000

TIll ama7.ing of collars, etc., is of course not kept only tor St. John <!arrould's are .a.lso the Officially \ppointed Outhtters to the Bntlsh Red Cross 'oeieryand scores of London and Proyinc.ial 110. pital , n1any of which e styles and each sSrlc ha to be kept m vanou Slzes. Rememb er if YOU want uniform in a hurry to a"\'ail yourself of Ga;rould's RETUR l OF POST SERVICE. [tf!1:1 :{.} I] _t]

By ottieial appointment to the St. Job?} Ambulallce AJJociatioll

Mr. George Roblings, Y stradgynlais, sioner for Breconshire, presided, and was supported by Alderman 11. \'\ -. Morgan, Abercrave; Captain Cecil 1'. Gilbertson, J.P.; lr. Harold Johnson; and the Vicar of Abercrave, the Rev. D. IIilary Jones, LA.

Lord Glanusk presented the awards to the successful candidates.

GLAMORGA COU TY CE TRE. 'EA1H CORP!:> INSPECTION.

A nne parade of Ambulance men, Jursing members and Cadets in the eath Corps, numbering over five hundred, assembled on the Onllwyn Recreation Ground on Saturday, July 16, for Annual Inspection by the Commissioner for \\"ales, the Hon. John H. Bruce

The Ambulance Divisions gave stretcher demonstrations under Corps Superintendent J. Richards, while the :t':ursing Divisions, under Lady Corps Superintendent Mrs. Jones, Briton Ferry, demonstrated the use of roller bandages and Cadets gave exhibitions of hand-seat drill and the use of triangular bandages

The Hon. J. H. Bruce, who was accompanied by Irs. Bruce, 1lr. D. M. Evans Bevan, County Commissioner, and :Mrs. Evans-Bevan, Dr. C. H. Armstrong, SubCommissioner, and Mrs. Armstrong, Councillor Theodore Gibbins and Mrs. Gibbins, Neath, afterwards addressed the parade; and, having congratulated the Corps upon the creditable manner in which the te ts had been carried out, pointed out that, while they admired quantity in numbers, what they admired more than anything was quality, because as First Aiders their work must be of the highest possible standard. The records showed that out of 16 units in the Corps 12 had dealt with 3, TOO cases during the past year; and he urged them to maintain the important position the eath Corps had attained as one of the seven Sub-Districts of the Glamorgan County Centre, which owed much of its success to having a most able and enthusiastic Commissioner in the person of Mr. D. M. Evans-Bevan. Mr. Bruce afterwards presented to Councillor W. J. Challacombe, ex-Mayor of leath, a certi£.cate of thanks on Yellum, in recognition of his generosity in providing a hut for the 'eath Division, and handed \\ arrants to newly appointed officers.

ABERA\TON CORPS COMPETITIONS.

The annual Ambulance Competitions organised by the Averavon Corps took place on Saturday, July 17, at the Kenfig Hill Welfare Gala, where seven teams entered for the Talbot Fletcher Shield and five for the Baldwin's Inter-Colliery Cup. The adjudication was carried out by Corps Secretary Gwilyn Jones (Maesteg) and Divi sional Superintendent \X Morris (Garth), and the first three teams proved to be as under :-

TALBOT FLETCHER SHIELD.

1st, Bryn

2nd. Kenfig Hill A

3rd, C. Division, Glamorgan Police Ora!' Practical.

BALDWIN's INTER-COLLIERY

1st, Bryn 73 94

2nd. Pentre Kenfig Hill 4It 68 I09t 3rd , Aberbaiden, Cefn Cribbwr 25t 7 1 96t

The prizes were distributed by Mr. and Mrs. E. Miles, of Bryn, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Picton James, of Swansea.

The officers present included Stafl OH1cer D. Thomas, Corps Superintendent E. A. Howe, Corps Secretary D. Pugh, Corps Tnspector of Stores T. Ackery, and Corps Treasurer 1\. Poole; and tea, prm ided hy the I":'cnfig 11ill ur ing Division, was served under the direction of Lady Superintendent Mrs. M. J. Sutton and Lady Ambulance Officer Miss M. lIowells.

CAERPHILLY AND Dr fRICT CORPS.

The annual inspection of the units in the Caerphilly ub- D istrict of the Glamorgan County Centre was held in the Ystrad Fawr Grounds, Ystradmynach (lenL by Colonel H. E. Morgan Lindsay, C.B.), on Saturday, July r6.

The inspection wa made by Mr. D. lan sel Davie (Chief Constable and Commissioner of Merthyr Borough), who was assisted by Captain \\ J. Canton (Chairman of the Merthyr Centre) and Colonel Morgan Lindsay. The Llanbradach Bugle Band, 1St Company Boys' Brigade, supplied the accompaniment at the parade march past, Commissioner Davies taking the salute.

After the inspection It. Da vies compLimented the officers and men upon their excellent parade, and expressed pleasure at seeing so many Cadets. He then presented warrants of appointment.

Colonel Lindsay, who was given a warm reception, complimented them on their smartness; and Mrs. Lindsa} presented Service l1edals to Corps Superintendent C. Palmer, Lady l \mhulance Officer irs. Rigsh}, \cttng Superintendents A. Limbrick and F. T. Brown, \cung Cadet Officer A. J. Starr.

There was a large number of spectators, among whom were Divisional urgeon Dr. B. Turner, ex Corps ecretarr T. G. Bosher, and ex-Di\ isional Secretary D. J. \V'illiams, home on holiday from Alberta, Canada. ELSOI' DrnsION.

The 8th annual competitions for the Gronow Challenge Cup, the Gooding Challenge Bowl, and the Captain Richards' Challenge Shield were held at t\elson on -aturday, July 23, when the smart work of thirteen ambulance teams, eight cadet teams, and two ladies' teams aroused the admiration of a large assembly. The l \.mbulancc teams were judged by Dr. J. Prosser Davies, Hengoed; the Cadet teams by Corps Superintendent Palmer, Llanbradach, and Corps ecretary Owen J. Jlughes, i\elson ; and the ladies' teams by Corps Secretary T. .\. Ree!:> and Mr. Ifor Llewelyn Richards, 11.P Treharris. The officer in charge of the competitions was Amhulancl: Officer John Hadley, and Cadet uperintendent J. E. Davies was in charge of the compound, with Corporal WI. Betty as timekeeper. The arrangements \vere eAiciently carried out under the supervision of Di"isional Secretary Sam llughes. The results proved the winners of the three trophies to be as under:Gron02'IJ Cup.-Tonypandy Police.

Capt. Richards' Shieid.-Dufl-ryn Aman Cadets.

Gooding Bowl.-Duffryn Aman ursing.

INSPECTION AT PONT ARDULAIS.

At Pontardulais Park, in the presence of a large company, the Hon. John Bruce, Commissioner for 'Wales, inspected the Pontardulais Corps on July 9· The Inspecting Officer ,who was accompanied by Mrs. Bruce, expressed his delight at the magnificent parade, making special reference to the boy cadets, and afterwards presented warrants of appointments and invested Corps

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On behalf of the Pontardulais Divi ion, Sergeant Edwin Peters handed Superintendent Mainwaring a beautiful malacca stick to mark his ,,'ell-earned promotion; and subsequently the company, number about 250, were the guests of lr. Price at the Church Ilall.

lYrO '110UTHSHIRE CE TRE.

EW AMBULANCE IIALL.

Voluntary labour by members of the Celynen Collieries Ambulance DhTision resulted in the erection at 1ewbridge of a splendidly equipped hall suitable for ambulance work and demon, trations, which was opened on atUl'day, July 16, by 11r. T. L. Mort, General Manager, Ebbw Vale Company.

The ceremony was preceded by an inspection of the \"X estern Valley Corps by the Deputy Commissioner for \\1 ales, II. A. G. E. J. Fudge, who was accompanied by tIts. Fudge; and a large gathering afterwards assembled at the new hall, where Councillor J. Games presided, and read a telegram from the Right lIon. the Earl of Plymouth as follows: "Heartiest congratulations to the Celynen Division on the opening of your Ambulance Hall, and ,vith good v.'ishes for its future usefulness.-PLy::\fouTII, Su b- Prior."

11r. fort was handed a gold key by Mrs. Fudge, who was presented with a bouquet; and in performing the opening ceremony Mr. Mort expressed the hope that the hall would prove of great assistance to the Brigade and the general public in the district. It was a great credit to the Divi ion, and Sir John Beynon, who regretted his inability to attend, and himself would be pleased to give a donation towards the necessary equipment.

BOROUGH OF RHO DDA CE TRE.

The annual Ambulance competitions of the Rhondda Borough Centre were held on Saturday, July 9, at the IIendrecafn Girls' School, Penygraig.

The judges were: Dr. A. 11. Robertson, Treharris; Dr. D. G. W' illiams, Taff's Well; Dr. J. E. Brereton, Tonyrefail; Dr. A. J. Fraser, Clydach Vale; and SubCommissioner W. H. Jones, of the Merthyr Borou gh Centre, who, it is interesting to note, has maintained an active connection with ambulance work since 18 71.

The President for the day was Mr. H. H. Merrett, Cardiff, who was accompanied by Mrs. and Miss Merrett; and the guests included Lieut.-Colonel Sir Rhys Williams, Bart., D.S.O., "Mr. H. H. Evans, Mr. R. Lloyd, Mr. H. H. Dakers, Mr. R. Lloyd, the Rev. D. Davies (Vicar of Penygraig), and others.

Eight teams competed for the" Sir Charles Warren" Shield for teams of men, and the trophy was won by the Tonypandy Police.

The" Miskin Manor" Shield for Nurses was competed for by three teams and won by the Cymmer Nursing team. In the Cadet competition for the" Gwladys Richards" Cup, ten teams took part, the Lady Lewis" A" team being successful.

The Ferndale Division secured the " Hurley-Davies" Cup for divisional drill, Tylorstown Division coming se cond.

Following the competitions the teams and guests were entertained to tea at the St. Barnabas Church Hall, where the prizes were presented by Mrs. Merrett, who stated that, as there was no trophy for competition by girl cadets,

she would be pleased to furnish a silver cup. Mr. Merrett, in his address, expressed himself as delighted with the eD1ciency of the work he had seen; and he was particularly pleased with the smartness of the boy cadets.

Captain T. E. Richard, Commissioner for the Rhondda Centre, moved a vote of thanks to Mr. and tIts. :Merrett for their presence and kind interest; and, in secon ding, ub-Commissioner George Payne thanked 1Irs. lerrett for the promise of a cup for girl cadets, which he knew from his experience as competition Secretary would he a great encouragement to the girls.

ABERDARE CE TRE.

A yery enjoyable evening was spent at the IIeadquarters of the Abercynon Di"isions on aturday, July 2, when the chair was taken by Sub-Commissioner Gomer Davies, who briefly outlined the history of the movement.

11'. David Parry, one of the Diyision's earliest supporters, presented tafl Officer rly. Evans and frs. Evans, now of Pontypridd, with a mahogany \\ 'e stminster chiming clock. Mr. Evans, who was instrumental in the formation and development of the Abercynon Division, and had been actiyely connected with the movement for the past 38 years, in responding, expressed his deepest appreciation of the gift, and thanked the Ambulance and ursing Diyisions for their good wishes. Divisional uperintendent \, 'a lter Jackson, Mr. Chas. \laddox anel Alderman Joseph Dicks all spoke in glowing terms of the work done by Mr. Evans in connection with ambulance work, and wishes [r. and 111"-. EYans many ) cars of health and happiness.

On behalf of the Ambulance Brigade, Diyisional Superintendent \\ ' . Jackson presented lr. Eben T. Howe, the indefatigable Secretary, with an oak inkstand as a token of esteem; and Madame Alicia Coye-Parn presented Irs. Hyde, Lady t\ u[sing Officer, with a beautiful silver cup, which is to be competed for annualL) br the Abercynon 1ursing Diyision. fadame Parry alsu presented Mr. Gomer Davies with a sih cr cup for cadet work in connection with the Cynon Valley Corps. Subsequently Mrs. IIyde and Mr. Davies thanked fadamc Parry for her generosity; and Mr. WI. Jackson testified to the value of Ir s. Parry's support towards the Division on previous occasions. Rev. J. ;\Ieirion Jones presented to Mr. Stanley Robin son the Dr. \X ilJiams' Cup and Iedal for 1932; and Medals were presented to Messrs. \\'. Charles and S. Gair, and Corporal Henry Evans received his \'X'arrant from Mr. H. Evans, who congratulated him on his promotion.

NEWS IN BRIEF.

Brigade units and others are asked to send their contributions towards the Memorial to the late Sir Herbert D. W. Lewis, K.B.E., Priory House, at the earliest possible date; and, whilst Divisions have been asked to subscribe 2S. 6d. as a minimum, it is hoped those who are financially able to do more will respond in a manner befitting the object of the appeal.

The Welsh Priory's link with the Royal Nation Eisteddfod of \\7ales has been extended this year by the action of the Gorseddin conferring an honorary bardic title on the Brigade Secretary, Mr. W. Mabon Abraham; and as this honour is a recognition of services rendered in connection with the Ambulance competitions which have become an important feature of the annual Eisteddfod, it is very appropriate that the title chosen should be (C Mabon Urdd Sant loan."

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CHANCERY OF THE ORDER, . ick ST. JOHN'S GATE, LONDON, E.C.

October, 1932.

GRA D PRIORY AN T().\L SERVICES.

On the reversion of the Grand Priory Church to the Order, Chapter-General has decided that the following services shall be held annually in the Church :-

1arch 10: Dedication of the Grand Priory Church and commemoration of the Order's Saints and Benefactors.

June 24: St. John the Baptist'S Day. October 3: The Blessed Gerard.

December 9: The Recapture of Jerusalem. The service in commemoration of the Blessed Gerard will accordingly be held on October 3 as above. Holy Communion will be celebrated in the Crypt Chapel at 8. 30 a. m. and at 5 p. m. a short service will be held in the Church.

LOOKI"JG B \CK.

" Yesterday" (s ays The Times of 1-1arch 18, 18 74), " the Engli h Langue (or branch ) of the Order of t. John of Jerusalem held the first meeting of its members "which has been held since the Reformation ithin the ancient gateway of t. John's, Clerken,,'ell, all that now remain of the religious house \.. hich belonged to them in former times. In the absence of the Grand Prior of the Order (the Duke of .0.1anchester) , the chair "was taken by ir Edward Perrott. \"\ 'e understand that t. John' Gate"way-a pictorial representation of which used to figure for more than a century on the title-pa ge of the Genflem all's i llagazim - has lately been purchased by a pri,rate member of the Order, ir Edmund Lechmere. The meetings of the' Langue,' which haye hitherto been held at its ' Chancery' in t .0.1artin' Place, Charing Cross, will henceforth be held at Clerk enwell."

OCR PROBLE\r" '.

\,\ Te have suspended this competition for the ti me bei ng, \V hils t Dr. Lakin take a weJl-desen-ed holiday. He informs us that he was \ 'e ry plea ed with the general quality of the solutions sent in. In the meantime Lieut. -Co lonel Brooks, (Prince of \\ 'a les's) District ommissioner, has pointed out to us that out of the four Problems competitions, thr e were won b" No. Di , tricr. 11iss :J\lidmore, whose solutions, ,,,'e belieYe, were of high order, \von two of them.

o. I District appears to have designs on our guin as.

HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM

The Brigade and Its Surgeons.

By NOR1IA J HAM fER, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. Captain R.A.M.C. (T.A ), County Surgeon S.J.A B

Within the past few weeks two appointments have been made to certain of the higher posts in the Army :Medical Staff at the War Office. These posts are concerned largely with the training of military medical officers and R.A.M.C. personnel in the purely professional side of their duties-professional, that is, in the medical and technical, as opposed to the military, sense. These appointments were commented on in the daily Press for one important reason-that the gentlemen selected were not soldiers, but civilian medical men of great eminence.

The construction placed upon this unexpected departure from precedent is this-that these posts require the very greatest medical and scientific knowledge, and that the powers-that-be have the intelligence and the courage to recognise this fact, and make their appointments accordingly, choosing the best men, irrespective of whether they are soldiers -soldats de carriere-or not.

What a change of front from the early days of the Royal Army Medical Corps, when the criticism was often made that the doctor was forgotten in the soldier-when, without question, the medical efficiency of the Corps was far below its present high standard. In those &qs, in military hospitals, the medical officer did his rounds to the accompaniment of shouted words of command, clicking heels and jingling spurs-himself stiffly and rigidly attired, with dress boots, skin-tight overalls, swan-necks, and a sword and sash. Young medical men, on qualifying, were warned, then, that to become an Army doctor meant professional stagnation.

In Charles Kingsley'S charming Water Babies you will remember, the fairy "Mrs. Bedonebyasyoudid" had a special punishment for bad doctors. May I quote? It is a passage that I love-and contains one example of uncompleted first aid

" At first she called up all the doctors who give little children so much physic (they were most of them old, for the young ones have learnt better, except the Arllry surgeons, who still fanry that a baby's inside is like a Scotch Grenadier's) and she set them all in a row, and very rueful they looked, for they knew what was coming. First she pulled all their teeth out, and then she bled them all round; and then she dosed them with calomel and jalap and salts and senna and brimstone and treacle; and horrible faces they made; and then she gave them a great emetic of mustard and water and no basins-and then began all over again. And by that time she was so tired she had to go to luncheon."

This shows quite definitely that of all the bad, dull and careless doctors of his time, Kingsley thought that the Army Surgeons were the worst and the least efficient. The Army Doctor, when the R A.M.C. was instituted, was so delighted to be recognised as a soldier that he almost forgot to be a doctor ; tall,

and became a stiff-necked officer of the old" ramrod and pipeclay " school.

But this over-militarisation of a technical corps was a direct rebound from the state of affairs that had obtained before-when the Military Surgeon was a dogsbody, only just recognised as an officer, and hardly at all as a gentleman. On this point, G W E. Russell (I hope I have remembered the initials correctly), in his delightful book of memoirs, Collectiom and Recollections, tells the story of his grandfather, who remembered, as a very and nervous Cornet of Household Cavalry, beIng presented " on appointment" to the "First Gentleman in Europe" at a Levee. .

Being newly joined, and unused to the refinements and complications of the military toilette of those dressy days, he appeared in the Presence without his aigulettes. This deficiency was noticed by the Personage (who was once described as " having the soul of a military tailor," and whose pet delusion was that he had charged with the Heavy Bridgade at Waterloo). To the horror and shame of the imperfectly attired Subaltern, the august voice was heard to say, " Who is this hopeless fella? Why are such oafs brought here? I suppose he's the regimental surgeon - damned apothecaries should never be permitted in the company of gentlemen." This reminiscence shows one thing at least-that the regimental surgeons were not considered very highly.

H01V do 1ve think of ottr Surgeons in the Brigade? We see that in the Army the Surgeon was first a very lowly person-then was raised in status and, like a beggar on horseback, overdid it, becoming more " soldierly" than the soldiers.

Nowadays-the British Military Medical Officer is the salt of the earth. He is a soldier, in the best sense of the word; a doctor, with all that that means to those who feel that doctoring is a vocation and not a trade' a scientist with a scientist's liberal and logical :rund; and gentleman. His military and medical functions and status are equally balanced and levelled. He is the fine flower of modern scientific soldiering-a military medico.

This story is definitely out of date-but it emphasises the point by converse. An Infar:tryrr:an deserted during an engagement, and put hIS Insh bullet-head down, closed his eyes, and ran, blindly and fast. He ran and ran till his head struck something soft and yielding Looking up, he found he had butted the stomach of an elderly officer, wearing crimson tabs. "What on earth are you doing, my man?" said the gorgeous being "Running like H--l," said the Tommy . "What, no 'Sir ,do you know who I am? I am an officer of the R A M C.," thundered the officer-to which Tommy replied with open mouth, thunderstruck, "Blimry, have I run as far as that? "

No one can tell a story like that, these daysthe Corps mourns too many of its officers killed tending the wounded, has too many of its members who wear the coveted" twopennyworth 0' bronze" for gallantry, for devotion, for that great love" greater love hath no man "-that made"to them the succour of the stricken their duty and their crown of

In the Bri,gade have ottr Surgeons gone through a smlliar rise in status and ef!icienry? To this we cann0t answer "Yea" or "Nay " - it is like the old question, " Have you stopped beating your wife? "

So much depends on the Surgeon himself. The position of the Surgeon in the Brigade is one that is (purposely, I think) loosely defined, except that It IS laid down that, while possessing no administrative or executive authority, he is the titular Senior Member of his Division, and is to be referred to- and deferred to- on matters medical.

There are three possible answers to our question :-

(I) To some Surgeons this appears to impl y that the spirit of the'" eventies" still lives- that the Surg eon is "a little lower than the angels," and a little less than an officer. This conception is as out of date as our regulation mess jacket, which is based on a pattern designed with Teutonic severity by the Prince Consort.

(2) Other urgeons have been treated by their lay brother officers in such a wa y that they suffer from a social superiority complex, and feel that the y " touch nothing that they do not adorn " - that their , ' er y presence at a duty, parade, or function is enough to _ justify their existence, and on the whole is an act o t condescending patronage to their Division and to the Ambulance Movement. l\nd this attitude is encouraged by the toutin g to which some Divisions descend in order to get a ur g eon, even if they know that he will be merely a name on their stationer y

It is encouraged, too, by the fact that at parade and inspections there is no definite job and no definite place for the Divisional urgeon. .

(3) Yet again, to other Surgeons it may appear thIS way: "It depends on me - on my personality, on my proved efficiency and proved value - whether I am a nonentity in this Division or a tower of strength."

Now, it is men of this calibre that form the backbone of any organisation - and in a voluntary organisation, such as ours, much depend upon the personal value and the personal influence of its officers, lay as well as medical. These men deserve encouragement, deserve recognition and advancement. But more important still-this spirit IIIl1st be foster ed.

It must have occurred, not once, but many time, to painstaking and conscientious officers of Ambulance Units, that they would feel more confident, they would be more efficient, if they had more training, more tradition, more of a beau-ideal to help them.

How shall this be brought about? Our privates undergo a course of instruction and pass a qualifying examination in their job - First Aid- before they are permitted to join the Brigade and wear its uniform. Further, they have continual practical experience, and

theoretical and practical instruction, to k eep them efficient, and a yearly re-examination to make s ure that they are so.

Many officers would be happ y to learn mor e of their particular job- Surg eons more even than th e Lay Officers, because for a med ical man to a useful First Aider he must approach the subject as a new one, albeit one that he is especially fitted t o learn easily and well, and later, if he has a clear and a simple mind, to teach, so that his lay comrades ma y have their path s made strai g ht. .

The reputation of the St. J Ambulance Bn g ad e stands high. r. et us fo st er espnt d e co rp s, on the splendid tradition of it s past ye o m a r: serVIce t o the communit y. Let this pride in our u11lfo rm us read y and eag er to learn ho w be s t and enhance the credit of our g r eat or g a11lSatlO n.

To candidates for appointment s as o r Officer, let u s sa y, " If admitted, y ou ar e reCe lVl11 g an honourabl e appointment. Fir st lea rn, then qualiiy

Let us n o t for g et that to serve in the Bri g ad e

serve the Kin g , the Order, and ou r fell o w men. T o be allowed so to serve is an hon o ur to b e ",To

er of Cent ra l l\.re a, with effect from Au g ust 9, 1932· 1 E W DI\' ISIO s. The for mati o n of th e Bexl ey ect ion 12 0) been sancti o ned b y the Chief Commi sio ner , wit h effect fr om March 14, 1932·

OBIT U ARY.

The Co mmi ss io ner regr ets to ann o unce the death of Divisi o nal urg eo n Dr. \'\ ' . H. Vincent, of th e 1 o. -t-t, Acton Div! io n, wh o died , ' ery suddenl y o n aturday , eptember 3. Dr. Vincent has b e.en of ke en Divisional urgeons of K o .ci,unn g hi s career, and has done much t o help h1s Dl\ IO n The missioner and his sta ff sent a and th e memb er::; o t the o. 44 Acton D1Ylsion attended in larg e n.urr:bers District Officer Burton rep r c ented the Comrrus lo ner.

PROTECTIO OF TIlE CI\,IL FRO :-- ! GA A TT A C K -

At the request of the Chief Commissioner, th e mis ioner is arranging course s of lectures and practIcal instruction on the aboye subject and will shortly issue to

all Ambulance and ursing Divisions full particulars of the courses.

The Chief Commissioner has sanctioned acting District rank being given to Superintendent Bo\,'er of the o. 7 Toynbee Hall Divi ion, \\'ho will arrange these courses for the Commissioner.

FRANCI A. BROOKS, Lieut.-Colonel, CO//Jmissioner.

The distribution of awards in the Lewisham Division took place at Courthill lIali.

" As a representative of the headquarters' staff, I want to say how much we appreciate the interest they take in this Division," said District Officer F. \'("1 Clifford. "I am sorry that it is not always so in some of the districts to which \ve go. For some reason or other many people think that the Brigade is a highly salaried body, instead of a purely voluntary body. "

Mrs. E. Wi Hayes presented the awards, at the distribution of which Superintendent \Y.I. H. Smith presided.

Proposing a vote of thanks to Mrs. Hayes, Ir. H. Chiesman, J\I.B.E., said that they all took a great interest in the Brigade. One always felt safer when ambulance men were about.

Alderman Hayes, seconding, expressed disappointment at the enforced absence of the Mayor and Mayoress.

Speaking of the Brigade's work the Alderman observed that although praise of their work did not reach them individually or directly, the general public appreciated their efforts.

" I am always pleased to express my admiration for the work you do," he went on. "I hope you will continue for a long time to come. It is self-sacrifice, we know, but you can rest assured that in every case you have the opportunity of helping, you have the heartfelt thanks of those concerned, not only for the individual assistance, but for the work of the whole Brigade."

Councillor C. Bryant said that the three mottoes, " Do your best," "Be prepared," and " Service before self" were indeed all thoroughly carried out by the members of the Brigade.

Prior to the distribution of awards make-believe accidents were staged for the finalists in the competition for the" Chiesman " and" Hayes" trophies.

The tests were arranged by Superintendent W. H. Smith and were known ortly to the judges and confidential stewards before the competition. Corps Superintendent A. J. Green and District Officer Clifford were the judges. Those present included Mrs. H. Chiesman, Mrs. McCaffrey, Lady District Officer (Southern Area), Corps Officer Miller, Ambulance Officer Carpenter, Miss C. A. Pearce, Lady Superintendent of the 69th ursing Division (Southern Railway Corps), and Sergeant E. Symonds.

The " Chiesman" challenge shield: Private J. Miles; runner-up (prize given by the Division), Private E. R. Robbins.

The "Hayes" silver challenge cup: Winning team, Private R. Brown, H. Earthrowl, F. Openshaw, and J. Turnbull (captain).

The "Bryant" silver challenge cup for all-round general efficiency: Private J. Holness.

Silver medal for 14 years' service: Corporal J. Borkett. Bronze medal (7 years' service): Sergeant]. Bennett, Corporal J. Rigg, and Privates G. Arthey, S. Arthey, G. Gidden, A. Hewes, and C. Lake.

SOUTH STAFFS.

O. 3 DISTRICT.

South StafFordshire Divisions were inspected in the \X7est Park, \X7olverhampton, by Major J. Orton, M.D., Commissioner for o. 3 Western District.

This was "the annual parade and inspection, and there were more than 300 members present, \X7olverhampton, Tamworth, \X1alsall, \"'XIalsall Palfrey, \X1ednesbury, Bushbury, Brereton, Thompson Bros. (Bilston), West Bromwich, \X1est Bromwich Dartmouth, and Brereton Cadets. Corps-Superintendent \X1. \"'XI. Burton was in command of the parade, and others attending included Dr. D. McColl, of Tamworth (Assistant Commissioner), Corps Superintendent \X1 F. BIa), (\"'XIalsaU and District), and 1iss Kalkan (Lady Superintendent, \"'XIarwickshire).

The Divisions fell in at Wlolverhampton Market Place, and, headed by the band of the 6th South Staffordshire Regiment, under Bandmaster F. R. Bellringer, marched to the \Vest Park.

Here, after the inspection, exercises were carried ou before hundreds of people, Among the spectators standing by the flag taff were the Mayor and Mayoress of \'("'olverhampton (Alderman and fr. Haddock), the Deputy Mayor (Alderman Alan Davies), and Irs. Davies, Alderman Frost, Councillor mithies, Councillor Lane and other members of the Corporation.

\"'XIhen the exercises were over Major Orton presented two long-service medals, one to Divisional uperintendent Staniford (L.M. & S. Division, \X alsall), and ergeant Challands (Tamworth).

Congratulating the Divisions on their standard of efficiency, rajor Orton said that in no part of the district had the numbers increased so much as in outh taffordshire. He hoped that next year all the Divi ions would have their uniforms. Times were not easy, but he trusted the civic authorities everywhere would allow the t. John Ambulance Brigade to have a flag day. Flag days were a much easier and better way for collecting money than by house-to-house collections.

Headquarters of the Brigade was most anxious that as much patrol work as possible should be done by Divisions, particularly on Saturdays and at the week-end when bad accidents were likely to occur. In some places the Brigade had taken over dangerous stretches of road, patrolling these regularly.

O. 4 (LA CASHIRE) DISTRICT. BLACKBURN.

A novel test was arranged for the teams in the Lawrence Cotton Ambulance Cup competition at Blackburn Fire Station.

At one end of the main engine house was a tarpaulin garage, complete with car, and at the other the representation of a bungalow bedroom. The teams of four men and a captain paraded separately, and as the examiner was explaining the lay-out, a young lady ran to them, grabbed one by,the arm, and cried, " Come quickly. I think my husband is dead."

She ran back to the garage, and the men found the husband (a Boy Scout) lying on the floor" overcome» by imaginary fumes from the car exhaust.

The teams had to restore the" husband» to consciouness, put him on the stretcher, take him home to bed, and perform or indicate everything that should be done until the doctor arrived. The time limit was 15 minutes.

Fourteen teams took part in the test, and each one

was instantly taken by surprise, so well did the young lady play her part.

Dr. R. J. Clarke was the devisor and examiner of this test, and practical and theoretical examinations were conducted respectively by Dr. G. Bradley, the police surgeon, and Dr. M. Sellars.

The winners were the Blackburn St. John Ambulance Brigade o. team, with 374 points out of 450. Blackburn Borough Police were second with 360 points, and Belgrave Mills (Darwen) third with 3 18.

Accrington Borough Police won the novice team prIze with 301 points, and individual prizes for members not in a winning team were awarded to T. Charnock (Lower Darwen Loco.) and T. Savage (Accrington L.M.S.).

The presentation of the cup and prizes was made by the Iayoress ( Irs. \V Kenyon).

The arrangements were again in the hands of Blackburn's famous police officer ambulance expert, Sergeant

than that of previous years, and the street collections, amounting to nearly £30, showing an increase of over £ 5 on last year's total. With favourable weather and perfect arrangements, this fourth annual attraction entirely displaced the strike in the minds of the persons who attended, and Brierfield was like Brierfield of old. Disorder and discontent were forgotten in the support of the noble cause of healing.

BARROW-IN-FuRNESS.

Barrow Division were inspected by Lieut.-Colonel W'. F. A. Wadham, Miss Wadham, Major E. B. Pooley, and the Chief Constable of the borough, Mr. John Berry. After assembling at Ramsden Square, marching along Duke Street, Dalton Road and Abbey Road, the Brigade, which consisted of 66 men, under Superintendent P. Probert, 25 nurses, in charge of Lady uperintendent [rs. Craig, and 25 cadets, paraded on the Strawberry Football Ground.

"PERROTT" \X [ , NI G TE.\\C 1932 \'( cstgatc ursing Diyision, o. 8 (Duke of Connaught' ) DistricL

J. ,xl. \v almslcy, "yho has been han. secretary of the competition since its formation ten year ago.

Recognising the self-sacrifice and high ideals of voluntary aid in the case of accidents and sickne s, the Mayore s of Black burn has decided to present a ro e-bowl to be awarded [or merit to a member of the Blackburn ursing Division of the t. John Ambulance Brigade. BRIERFIELD.

Despite lheir industrial trouble, Brierfield residents can always appreciate the efforts of their own First j \id stalwarts, now famous in England's ambulance circles for their pre-eminent standard of work, and the gala and procession held under the auspices of the Brierfield Division recently received every support. The outlook for the event was far from promising, in view of the cotton ill pute and general depression, but success excelled all anticipations, the entries in several classes reaching record figures, the standard of competition being higher

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By permission of Colonel \, H. B. R. Kennedy, Commanding Ofllcer of the ..j.th :King's O\, n Royal Regiment, a party of drummers preceded the Di,-i ion. lajor Pooley - commented upon the efficiency of the Didsion, and the Chief Constable aid he hoped the men would as ist the police at all times in rendering FiLt to the injured.

lost mothers who have experienced that feeling of acute anxiety when tiny children have been sent to chool for the fir t time ,,\'.ill appreciate the relief ,,,ith which some Burnley parents heard that one of the qualifications of the first head mi tre for the new Ro ehill Infants' chool is a First L'1..id certificate from the t. John l \.mbulance 1\.S ociation.

HORWICH.

Horwich Division of the Bolton Corp made a presentation to Dr. J. M. Coates who is lea,ring Horwich to

take up an important appointment under the L.:t-.L and Railway Co. at Derby Divisional Superintendent \\l. Farn\,vorth presided and Corps Superintendent F. Lomax, ;\I.B.E., presented Dr. Coates with a framed artist's proof etching. Ir. Lomax said Dr. Coates had given 27 years' service to the Divisions in Horwich, and as lecturer and examiner in Bolton during that period many students '.vere grateful to him for his help. As a judge in ambulance competition, his services had been sought by all the railway companies in the country. Lady Superintendent Mrs. Farnworth presented Mrs. Coates with a memento from the ursing Division.

LITHERLAND.

The Litherland Division has decided to start a branch for women. The brigade has now been in existence for 12 months and Superintendent \\ hite said at the annual meeting, held during the week-end, that he is prepared to receive recruits. The Litherland contingent has 25 "rorking members, the majority of whom are in uniform.

NELSO

By the death at the age of 50 of Miss Elizabeth Edmondson, the ambulance movement in elson has lost one of its esteemed members For thirty-three years she has laboured untiringly in the cause, and every phase of ambulance work has been b.tted by her whole-hearted devotion. In 191 I 11iss Edmondson was appointed Lady Superintendent.

Her voluntary work at Reedyford Hospital was of inestimable value, and many younger ambulance workers have reason to be grateful for the capable and sympathetic assistance they received while studying for examinations. As a judge and lecturer, Miss Edmondson was kno\A.'n throughout the district, and as a social worker in the movement was unequalled.

ATHERTON.

The Atherton Division celebrated its 21St anniversary with a tea, concert and ball.

Mr. Arnold Lowe, vice-president, occupied the chair, and there were also present Mr. ''\i/. G. Smith, O.B.E., Commissioner o. 4 Lancashire District, Mr. Lomax, Corps Superintendent, Bolton; Superintendent Coulton, Ambulance Officer Gregory, Cadet Superintendent hall, and Cadet Officer Hodgkinson.

Mr. Smith remarked that only one member, Superintendent A. Coulton, was still on the roll who was on the roll in 191 I when the Division was formed

Votes of thanks were given to Mr. Smith, O.B.E., by 1fr. A. Lowe, seconded by Superintendent Coulton. Superintendent Coulton said that he was only sorry that the President of the Division, Mr. C. Fletcher, and the Surgeon, Dr. J. D. Gallagher, M.B., Ch B., were not present.

After tea a concert was given by Mr. Ormisher's concert party. Dancing and whist were afterwards indulged in, the M.C.'s for dancing being Privates \Watt and Connor, and for whist Sergt. Grime.

The annual church parade was held at Atherton Parish Church. Atherton Public Band led the Division and there were also present representatives from Leigh, Tyldesley and \'\festhoughton. The Vicar of Atherton, Rev H D. Peel, conducted the service and for his text he took" Thou shalt love." He welcomed the members of the Brigade, and was proud of the assistance they gave during accidents and sickness.

o. 5 DISTRICT.

SOUTH DERBY-HIRE AREA 0 PARADE.

A very interesting event of the week-end was the .anr:ual inspection of the South Derbyshire Area ( To. 5 DIstrIct).

There was an excellent turnout of the various Divisions, the units parading being the Derby, Ilkeston, Belper, Heanor, Mapperley Colliery, Swadlincote, Long Eaton, Somercotes, Alfreton Divisions, and the Ripley, Langley Colliery and Cod nor Park and lronville Divisions of the Butterley Co., Ltd., also the ursing Division from Tibshelf, Derbr, Ilkeston, and Long Eaton. The whole parade comprised about 450 men and 50 nurses, and aroused much interest as, headed by the Butterley Co.'s Ambulance Band, it paraded to the ground.

The inspecting officers were Commissioner \'1/. Malkin A sistant Commissioner A. Dobson, Ilkeston, and County' Surgeon W H. Turton. uperintendent _R. H. Daybell, of the Heanor Division, acted as Adjutant tor the occasion and carried out the various arrangements.

The inspection and marching tests were \'vitnessed by a large number of spectators, and at the clo e all ranks were drawn up in hollow square formation to hear the remarks of the Commissioner.

Commissioner Malkin said it had again been a plea ure to inspect the outh Derbyshire unit. He v;as so rry, however to find he was about to lose ohe of his most valuable'staff officers in Assistant Commissioner Dobson, the officer in charge of South Derbyshire. It ,vas always a sorry parting to him to lose an assi tant in that great humanitarian brotherhood of the Order of t. John.

Dr. Dobson had been with them for 35 years, and had been for 15 years of that period on his stafl

He was very pleased with the way in which they had turned out that day, and he was grateful to Dr. Doh son for presenting to him one of the areas in that great district in such excellent form.

Dr. Dobson, addressing the ofFIcers, said he \\a not bidding them good-bye but hoped at some time to have the privilege to be invited by the CommlSS1Oner to see them once again.

Commissioner Ialkin, whilst agreeing ,vith all Dr. Turton had said, considered sufficient emphasis had not been placed upon the work which had been carried out by Mrs. Dobson. It was remarkable the debt which the men owed to the women folk for work performed in an unassuming manner, and the sacrifice which they made of their own time and leisure, and in this direction Mr s Dobson had played a great part. On behalf of the Order he extended thanks to Dr. and Mrs. Dobson for all they had done in the interest of the district.

Assistant Commissioner Dobson, on behalf of his wife and self, thanked the speakers for their kind remar.ks. They had tried to do their duty to the Order of which they were both members, and although leaving the district they would remain with them in the spirit. He thanked the officers for their loyalty, and hoped hIS command would continue and progress. The greatest compliment they could pay to him was to " carryon. '

PARADE AT WARSOP.

Over 200 members of the ew Hucknall, Bentinck and Annesley Colliery Divisions of the New IIucknall Collieries Co.'s Corps paraded at W-a rsop, when their annual inspection took place.

The parade was under the command of C,?rps Officer Moulton, and the inspecting officer was ASSIstant Commis3ioner A. B. Gibson, of Nottingham, who also took

the salute when the men marched past headed by the \'{Ielbeck Colliery Bugle Band.

Mr. Gibson complimented all the Divisions on their efficiency and smart appearance and expressed his pleasure on the growth of ambulance work in ottinghamshire, particularly amongst miners. He mentioned that during last year First Aid was rendered by ambulance men in no fewer than 14,000 cases in the county. BINLEY.

The Binley and District Division held their third annual show of flowers and vegetables, the exhibits being staged in the grounds of the Binley Hotel.

The opening ceremony was performed by Councillor T. Dalton and Mr. R. Eboral, the latter paying great tribute to the work of the members of the Division and the outside help received. The show, he said, was making steady progress, and next year they hoped to put an even larger programme before the public. They intended to improve it until it was one of the largest shows in the district.

\mong those present were District Officer I I. 11. \\ ilkins, uperintendent \\ ' C. Skinner, Sergt. ] \\:'hitehall, Lady Cadet uperintendent Mrs. F. Richardson, uperintendent G. \Y. Taylor, Ambulance Officer A. \\: 'ard, Dr. ]. Riley, Mr. \V'illiam 1cKay, junr., Councillor H. Rose, and Ir. R. Grey. The Deputy fayor (l \lderman \V, II. Batchelor) and Corps Superintendent W. 1\. Hirons were unable to attend. PITS\fQOR.

The Pitsmoor Division, Sheffield Corps, although only three and a half years old, has quite a good record and is doing magnificent work. Its weekly duties are no less than ten in number and almost invariably these are manned.

The Division broke its own record for duties for the week ending August 27, 1932. ]\part from its usual weekly duties of twenty men which were all fulfilled, the following extra duties were done from a membership of twenty-eight members :-

Firth Park Ilospital Gala

Coal Aston J Iospital Flying Gala Owler Bar Road Duty

\fEETI 'G Of' " LO ST" BROTHERS.

Members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade are accustomed to greeting difficultie s and unpleasantries with a smi le, and on that account inclement weather by no means damped the ardour of those who attended the Pontefract and Di strict Corps' annual drumhead service in the grounds of Pontefract Castle. It was arranged that should the weather be wet the service would be held in the Horsefair \'\'esleyan Church, but it was not until the service had commenced that rain came. It then fell so hea, ilv that for a few minutes the company was driven to shelter 'under

The sen-ice was taken by the W esleyan :'Ilinister at Pontefract (Re,·. A. G. Dtton, M.A., B.D.), who spoke appropriately on the meaning of religion in relation to human life, and told ho,,- it spelled sen"ice, Superintendent (Alderman) T. C. 1\me ry and the se,"eral orp Officer s had charge of the parade. The members fir t assembled at the P ontefract headquarters the Fairground, where, on behalf of the members, uperimendent .1 \.mery placed a ,,'reath on the Brigade W"ar Memorial.

The Mayor (Councillor W', W'ordsworth), ,,"ho um-e iled the Iemorial several years ago, also placed on it a wreath on behalf of the Borough. Led by the Pontefract Drum and Fife Band, with the Brodsworth combined Drum !3ugle, and Brass Bands and the Brod worth Pipe Band Intervals, the members toured the higher leyeL of the

261 the trees urrounding the la,\'n. ubsequently the weather remained finc until the sen-ice was concluded, when rain again fell hea,'ily.

town, and on their way to the Castle were joined at the Town Hall by the Iayor, Councillors G. Sainter, T. Hill, G. Lodge, T. Firth, E. Cobb, and \,\1 Ryder, the Town Clerk (Mr. G. W ilkinson), and the Borough Treasurer ( Ir. M. \X'alton).

At the Castle there was a large attendance of the public.

During the service four hymns were sung to the accompaniment of music provided by the bands, with Superintendent Amery as conductor. Afterwards the members again formed them elves into their respective companies and toured the Old Church district, after which most of the visiting members adjourned to the Town Hall and Assembly Room, where tea was provided for them.

The service was a happy event in another way, for twO brothers who had lost trace of each other since the Armistice met by accident and recognised each other. They were Ambulance Officer P. J. Moreton, of the Armley and \'X; ortley Division, and Divisional Superintendent J. E. :Moreton, of the Crofton and District Corps. \X hen the former recognised his brother he asked him " \\1 ould you like to shake hands with your brother, John?" Quite naturally" John" '.vas much taken aback, but overcoming his surprise he ",,-,arml)' exchanged greetings with his newlyfound brother. Each had much to say of interest to the other, and both were warmly congratulate d, not only by their colleagues, but by the Mayor and Iayoress.

Ko. 6 DISTRICT. HULL.

From 1926 to 1930, 30,000 people ,,'ere killed o n the roads in this country.

In the same period 92 passengers were killed on the railways.

Yet railway employees are constant competitors in ambulance displays, while road transport employees are not.

These facts were pointed out by Major \Y./. H. Carver, M.P., of the L.N.E.R., speaking at the se cond annual open competition for the "Major Carver" Ambulance Cup arranged by the Paragon (Hull) Class of the St. John Ambulance Association

"\\nat are the 'bus services doing in this matter?" was asked. "I suggest they take a hint from the railways, who are suffering so much from their competi tion.

" Forty-five thousand people been killed on the roads in the past ten years. It 1S sa fer to walk on the railways, except that you would be prosecuted."

Stressing the importance of ambulance. work in mitigation of the serious results of road Captain Horden, Chief Constable of the East Riding, sald he was delighted to see ambulance work i? ,Progress. Twenty people were killed and 5°° were Injured on the roads every da y.

Captain ichola s, county trea su rer the District of the St. John Ambulance Bngade, sa1d, Unfortunately the wits of witnesses of accidents are not always where we like them to be. It is onll by competition that the acc1dent can be. obta1ned. When one has practised what to do ill an aCCIdent, one knows what to do."

Sixteen teams competed for four hours for the cup, including police teams, railway teams, and mining and works teams from Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

Proposing thanks, Captain icholas included Mr. Hardy, of Hull, who was the" victim" and was supposed

to be suffering from asphyxia and a broken leg following a realistically staged fire.

The judges were Drs. J. E. Crooks, Chas. A. Dean, and J. G. Lindsay. In his report on the team work, Dr. Crooks said the chief fault was lack of imagination. This, however, was comprehensible under competition conditions.

Commenting on the individual examinations, Dr. Dean said that while he was surprised at the knowledge shown by some examinees, who appeared able to recite as if from a book, points were missed such as a good many of the men forgetting to say they would sterilise their fingers before treatment.

Ir. T. Howden, Chief Constable of Hull, was unable to attend owing to the death of uperintendent Howgate. Those present included Superintendent Huddlesto ne, Ea t Riding Police; Superintendent Bartrop, East Riding; Corps Officer T. Lamb; fr. J. Harper, Di strict Superintendent, L. T.E.R.; Mr. Lindberg, Assistant Superintendent; Inspector Simpson, .E.R. Police; Mr. G. \'\ Jackson, general secretary, orth-Eastern Area, St. John mbulance Association; and Ir. G. Hawkes, Hull district secretary.

11rs. Carver presented the "Major Carver» Cup.

Th e winning team was the King George Dock Police, Hull, consisting of F. Green, H. Payne, E. Little, J.

Proctor, and H. Pigott, who were awarded points. ewland Colliery were seco nd with 300 point s, and the Hull City Police third with 298 points.

Other competitor were Alexandra D ock, Hull; Borou g h Police, Grimsby; D ock Engineers, Hull; East Riding Police, Beverley; East Ridin g Police, B rough; East Riding Police, Pocklington; East Riding PpJicc, \\; ithernsea; Electric Department, L. .E. R ., lmmingham; Ferry team, ew Holland; Hull East; Iron and Steel Co., Frodingham; Mechanical Engineers, IIull; and York Station, L. .E.R.

The arrangements were in charge of a committee, of which 11r. R. Ritchie was president; 11r. A. O. ayner, chairman; Mr. A. Stead, vice-president; Mr. \. J. Healey, treasurer; and Ir. WI. E. Twinham, secretary.

0. 7 DISTRICT.

SHREW BURY.

The local divisions attended, as usual, in force for the performance of public dut y at the Shropshire Horticultural Society'S annual show. This wa held in the " Quarry" on August 17 and 8, and attracted an enormous concourse, the weather being magnificent. It is estimated that fully 150,000 people attended. A large ambulance marquee was provided, with ix beds, and annexes for the nurses, medical officers, and ambulance men. On the second day, always the busier of the two, some 120 cases were treated. Th e most serious was a case of fractured base of the skull in a child, which was at once removed to hospital by ambulance, but unfortunately had a fatal termination. In addition to the Shrewsbury Corps, members were present from I ronbridge, Ludlow, and Hereford. Surgeons on duty were Dr. Downer (County Commis ioner), Corps Surgeon F. H. Edwards, and Divisional Surgeon D. A. Urquhart. The newly-formed Shrewsbury Cadet (Boys) Division made their first public appearance on the occasion, and their smart uniform created quite a mild 5ensation, as being something entirely new in this di s trict.

ROSS-ON- WYE.

The Ross Ambulance Division held their first church parade on Sunday afternoon, August 21, in the Parish Church. They were supported by contingents from Cheltenham, Gloucester City, Gloucester Wagon Works and Hereford Ambulance Divisions, and Hereford ursing Diivsion. Many other local bodies also attended, and the procession to the church was headed by the Ross Town Band. The Rector, the Rev. E. H. Beattie, M.e, conducted the service and preached the sermon. In the course of his remarks, he recalled that the Brigade Ambulance, dedicated on Palm unday last, had already transported 3 J cases, and had covered 608 mile s, a good record for a small country town. everal officers from the district, and outside it, were present, including Divisional Surgeons IcGregor (Hereford) and Haine (Ross). Tea was afterwards served for the visiting divis ions, at the Carlton Cafe.

HEREFORD.

A combined inspection of the Hereford Ambulance and ursing Divisions was held in the beautiful grounds of Dinmore fanor, on Sunday afternoon, September II. This was possible owing to the generous hospitality of {r. R. H. Murray (Serving Brother) in throwing open his estate for the use of the Brigade. He also provided tea for the large company assembled, and music in the hape of the Hereford Regimental Band. County Officer D. T. innett was in charge of the parade, company commanders being Ambulance Officer G. Bullock and fiss E. Long, O.B.E. The inspecting officer was the County Commissioner (Dr. R L. Downer). Di visional urgeons Bulman and McGregor ,,'ere also on parade. The smart drill and stretcher \,vork much impre ed the spectators, and the inspecting officer commented , ' ery fayourably on these points, and also on the great strides the Brigade had made in IIereford during the past year, largely owing to the zeal and organising abiLity of Ambulance Officer Bullock. 1Ie was sure, too, they would all join with him in voicing their yery great to their host and ho tes, lr. and Irs. Murray.

The proceedings included a short sen ice along ide the ancient church of t. John of Jerusalem (there not being sufhcient accommodation inside), and a specially staged motor bandit" hold-up," with appropriate casualties. pectators included Lord Hereford (Knight of Justice), Lady Hereford (Dame of Justice), l\Irs. Underwood and 1r. \,\ ' illox ( t. John l \ ssociation Centre), Irs. Bulman, Captain Ilaym es (lIereford Re giment), and many others.

The weather wa perfect, and the occasion one that will be long remembered.

:1'\0. 8 (D KE OF CO -1 \UGllT'S) Dl TRICT. REIGATE.

The streets of Reigate and Redh ill were decked with bunting from one town to the other for the Carnival.

The procession, which contained five bands, nearly a hundred lorries and cars with mounted tableaux and hundred s of pedestrians, was oyer a mile long and stretched from Reigat e nearly to R edhill.

The principal results were as follows:Charitable or Other Organisations (TableaQ,().-I, t. John Ambulance Brigad e; 2, Buckland \'\ "o men' Institute; 3, South Park \X omen's In titute. HASTING.

A porter at the Alexandra Hotel, Hast ings, had a nasty fall when he s lipped down the lift haft.

I Ie was taken to the Buchanan Hospital in the St. J oh.G Ambulance and wa s detained suffering from a fractured left leg and concussion.

HERNE BAY.

Two visitors to Herne Bay, father and son, were injured in a motor accident which occurred at the junction of High Street and William Street, shortly before nine 0' clock on the night of August 25. The accident appears to have been caused by a motor-car pulling up sud denl y; another car which was following had to pull out to avoid a collision, and struck the man and boy who were cros sing the road.

The injured people were Mr. James Bibby, of Pude y, Surrey, who sustained concussion and shock, and his ten-year-old son, whose right leg and knee were cut and grazed. First aid was rendered by members of theBrigade, who were fetched from the f e te at \X7illiam Street, where they were on duty. Dr. Cozens also gave attention.

1fr. Bibby has since sent to the local treasurer of the Brigade a cheque for £5 for their funds in recognition of the prompt services rendered by them on the occasion of the accident.

\X ORTHING.

August, 1932, was a record month in the history of th e Division. During thi s period 80 patients were conveyed in the ambulance as well as eleven accident cases, making a total of 9I, while 2,021 miles 'I.-e re traversed.

The high spot of public intere t is undoubtedly the prompt attentlOn which the \'\"orthing ambulance team accorded in the terrible motor-coach and petrol tanker crash which occurred on the Great R oad, when nine people were injured.

T"vo minutes after the accident, in which one side of the coach wa stove in, the \, "orthing ambulance, home\X' ard bound after conveying a patient all the way to Grim by, was passing through \,\'elwyn Garden City, _vhere the crash occurred.

The injured " 'e re lying in all directions on both sides of the highway. The \, ' orthing ambulance team at once pulled up, placed seYen of the nine victims on stretchers and seats in their vehicle, and rushed them to the local ho pital. The other two '.vere picked up a few minute later by a local ambulance. 0 as to reach the hospital with all peed, a motor-cyclist rode in front of the \,\ 'or thing vehicle as pilot.

It was very providential for one of the injured that the \'\' orthing team ,,'a at hand, for he was so badly hurt that a doctor and three nurses were obliged to gi,'e him unceasing attention for come time after hi admis -ion.

\\ E TGATE

The annual collection in aid of the Building Fund of \, ' estgate-on- ea Division resulted in the sum of 1..>7 14S. 3d being realised. This i a decrease compared with la t year's total, but in 'dew of the effects of the economic cri'is it may be con_idered a ati factory re ult. Detail s of the collection are as folIo"," :-Dr and £7 95. 7d.; t. Gabriel's Home, £) 6. lid.; ottingham Castle Hotel, 9- 5d. ; 11'. Britton, £1 15S. 3d.; Iiss O. Britton, £1 8s. 2d.; .1\1r. \..llen, 12S. IId.; Headquarter, £3 4S. IId.; D. Rice,

£1 2S. d.; Master C Scott, 6s. 7d.; cc Oaks," Minster Road, 4S. 4d.; i\Irs. Setterfield, 5d.; Miss Thurley, 7S. 8d.; Derek w reston, 13S. 2d.; Miss Townsend, £1 5S. 6d.; faster Ronald Pierce, 3S' Id.; \'7almer Castle Hotel, lOS. 6d.; Miss A. Britton, £1 5S. IOd.; Box TO . 42, £2 7S. 8d.; Box o. 21, I2S. IId. ; ottingham Castle Hotel (2), 7S' 4d.; total, £27 14s. 3d. The work of constructing the new headquarters commenced this week, and it is hoped that the building will be completed within three months.

A HFORD. (Extract from " Ke;,tish Express.")

\"X'hat wonderful fellows are the St. John Ambulance men. The ghastly disaster at Charing makes one try to realise what it would be if there were no ambulance men ready to give help at a mom.ent's notice.

Eight minutes from receiving the news the first motor ambulance of the Ashford Corps was on the scene of the accident. Another followed, and others arrived from Lenham and Maidstone, a.ll equipped with first-aid appliances and staffed by experienced men.

The ambulance corps not only give their services voluntarily, but they are sacrificing leisure which the average man occupies in pleasure. Some idea of their beneficent work may be formed from the fact that the Ashford Corps alone during the past year conveyed no fewer than 624 cases in ambulances, covering a distance of 10,294 miles; the ambulances being out for 2,343 hours.

The duties voluntarily covered by the members vary considerably, from attending road accidents to removing patients from hospitals, whilst the members of the nursing division assist in the hospital.

DRI LL.

Some candidates recently put up for promotion did not know the correct way for " forming fours" and had scarcely any knowledge of stretcher drill, and yet the officer concerned after the examination asserted that these men had a good knowledge of stretcher drill.

The Commissioner desires to impress on all ranks the importance of having a good knowledge of stretcher and squad drill, especially the officers and .e.O.s, otherwise how can it be expected of them to impart their knowledge to others, so necessary in a voluntary organisation. Drill is not militarism but an education to enable bodies to move with promptness and unity.

Some Inspection Reports as regards drill have not been pleasing to the Commissioner, and in such cases he looks to the officer responsible to rectify this condition in their units.

CHICHESTER.

Good progress has been made in connection with the revived St. John Ambulance movement in Chichester. The members have shown keen interest in their work, and they' have a fine leader in Mr. WI. J. B. Trotter, Headmaster of the Chichester Lancastrian Senior Boys' School, who is the acting superintendent. Members are rendering valued assistance in connection with the motorambulance work in the city and district. Every week-end a number of the men in uniform do patrol duty in the city and district so as to be ready at hand in case of accidents. The value of the presence of first-aid men is inestimable in these days, when there is such an appalling number of ac,.,:ieknts on the road.

RAMSGATE.

new motor ambulance was dedicated and handed over to the Town Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. A large crowd gathered in St. George's Churchyard to witness the dedication ceremon y, which took place after the morning service. In addition to member of the Town Division, contingents from the local divisions, \'{ 'estgate-o n -Sea, Birchington, and Herne Bay attended the service. The Rev. A. E. Ball, father of the Vicar (the Rev. \'{l. A. R. Ball), was the preacher at the dedication service held in St. George's Church before the ambulance was handed over, and the hymns sung included" Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven," " Holy Father, King Eternal," "Thou to \\fhom the sick and dying," and" Through the ight of Doubt and orrow."

Before the sermon the Vicar mentioned that last year Ramsgate Town Division removed 458 people and attended 134 accidents. The ambulance travelled 9,000 miles, and 677 cases were attended by the nurse; of the Division. All the work was voluntary, and the Division deserves all the support the public could give. In the churchyard the ambulance was handed over to hjor \,<'. H. oble, the Assi tant District Commissioner, by the Mayor (Alderman e. ixon), who was accompanied by several members of the Town Council. After Major oble had thanked the layor, the ambulance was dedicated by the Vicar. A luncheon was afterwards held at the Commercial Hotel, Ramsgate.

CHRIST:\lAS CARD·.

o doubt Di"isions have received a speCImen of the new Christmas card.

\\'e think the card quite a novelty and there is bound to be a great demand for copies. Our units should .make early application, and in order to avail themselves of the 12 for 3S. 6d. rate, it is suggested that members place their orders with their Superintendent, who will no doubt be pleased to order all copies required for his members.

Members who have not seen a copy should ask theu Superintendent to show them the specimen.

KENT V.A.D. CcP.

A cup was given this year for award to the detachment (St. John or B.R.S.C) which had shown the greatest progress under the greatest difficulties during 193 I, and the Commissioner is delighted to record that the cu p tlm year was presented to IIerne Bay ursing Division. Congratulations, Herne Bay ursing Division, on this signal honour. Lady Perrott and Lady Oi triet uperintendent Mrs. Falwasser were present at the meeting at which the cup was presented.

FAVERSHA)"f,

The annual meeting of the Faversham Ambulance and Nursing Division was held at the Guildhall. The Mayor presided and was supported by Superintendent e. P. Curling and Lady Superintendent Mrs. Curling, Ambulance Officer P. W. Spillett and Mr. J. H. Johnson (Treasurer).

Mrs. F. W. Farrant (Treasurer of the ursing Divi sion) reported that the receipts for the past year amounted to £15 14s. 5d., and there was a balance in hand of £1' 48. 6d., as against £12 9s. 9d. in the previous year.

Miss Alexander, the Divisiona l Secretary, reported that the members numbered 18. Forty practices were held

and 188 attendances were made at the Infant \'\'elfare Centre. Two members also did duty at the Cottage IIospital each week for not le ss than four hours. Members had also done duty with the motor ambulance and 130 journeys covering I,381 miles. (embers also undertook road service duty.

A Girls' Cadet Di\'ision had been formed under i\[rs. Price.

Superintendent C P. Curling said his report was a record of more work done than in any previous year, with a personnel slightly less. The figures he had to give were rather astonishing for a town the size of Faversham. By motor ambulance they had moved 297 patients and in addition they had attended ] 70 ordinary accidents. On top of that there had been 33 road accidents, many of which had been attended with serious injuries and needed a prompt response on the part of members. He claimed that the response had been very prompt because on many occasions from the receipt of the news of an accident the ambulance had been on the road within five minutes.

Touching on the motor ambulance, they had had it in use for three years, and during that time they had handled clo e upon one thousand patients. They \\'ere, ho\vever, finding it lOadequate in many cases from the size point of view, and therefore their thoughts were turning in the direction of the acquisition of a new vehicle that should be adequate for the work the) had to perform. The financial position was strong, but that was due to the fact that the driving of the car was done br members of the Brigade, thus sa"ing considerable expense.

[\mbulance letters produced something like £100 per annum, and in addition they recei\"ed a grant of £25 per annum from the Council.

'\fr. J. H. Johnson (Treasurer) reported that the total receipts amounted to [488 lIS. and the payments to 1..176 1:;. IIJd., lea\'inga balance lOhandof£3I2 9s·5d.

Dr. Ever, in the course of a few remarks, said" that instead of thanking the doctors they had to thank the \mbulance Di\-ision and the "ursing Diyision for their work for the hospital would not be complete \vithout the ambulanet.... If thi, work was done under an\' other arrangement it ,,'ould cost the rates a great deal."

I LE OF HEPPE.Y.

"\Yhen this Division first started, people said' \,\le'll gi\'c it three years.' That three years had developed into 25, and we are till here."

These word were spoken by uperintendent H. Ra\ ncr Cart and indicated the denlopment in heerness. They were spoken at the 25th anniYersary, when officers and members and a number of prominent visitors gathered at a dinner at the Royal Hotel.

Dr. H. \. Madwar, Divisional urgeon, presided, and the guests included the Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner i\1ajor .t\oble, the District ecrctary, the Chairman of the Council, and others.

The toa t of "Th'e Chief Commissioner and talf Offic ers" ,"vas proposed by uperintendent Catt, '" ho remarked that o. 8 Di trict was holding its own with district in the country. The chief thought of the Commissioner was for the honoLlr of the Order and his district. IIe also paid tribute to the work of other di ,trict ofEcers.

Ambulance Officer /\ O. prop')sed "The Visitors."

The Commissioner expressed his pleasure at coming to his birthplace on such an occasion and meeting those who had by their work with the Brigade earned the esteem of the people of Sheerness. He paid tribute to the work of Superintendent Cart and the other officers in developing the Division and bringing it to its present strength and efficiency, and wished them prosperity in the future.

Major 1:\oble, in a short speech, paid special attention to the work of the 1 ursing Division and urged greltcr co-operation between these two branches

The Distrkt ecretary spoke of the hud work of the members in the almost record number of drills attended by them annually. He stressed the importance of [his hard work, and paid a tribute to the Divisional Surgeon, Superintendent and other officers. He also broached the subject of the annual rally, urging that the local authority could show its interest in the moveme-tt by inviting the Brigade to hold a count)' review in that town.

Responding for the visitors, Councillor Barnes spoke in high terms of the Di''''ision. He said he welcomed the suggestion of the annual review and promised to bring it to the notice of the Council in due form.

A response for the auditors wa made by Councillor Stuart, who expressed the satisfaction of himself and his co-auditor with the Division's aCCOLlOtS.

At this stage the "French" Cup for competition among printes was presented by the Commissioner to Printe Jackson, the winner fpr the second time. The "'inner also has a replica pre ented by the Dh"isio:u.l Surgeon, Dr,

The roast of " Divisional Officers" was proposed by Corporal Gro,'e , in responding to 'I.-hich Dr. appealed to the Division to make itself second to none in efficiency and to bring to Sheppey the "Dewar " Shield. It would mean a great deal of hard ,,'ork and perseverance.

uperintendent Catt supported Dr. and said the DiYlsion was a brotherly one and when anything came along they were ready to meet it.

To the Editor, T. .LbmCL L CE G -\'ZETTE. Sir,-TJJe _rillllt/al 11ieetillg a/l.1 Dil/ner in cOllllectioil 1J'itiJ the 1.\"0. 5 District, Sngeallt/ JIesJ, iJ to be heir! at the Red Lion Hofel, JJaJ'ket Square, DOl/caster. Ol/ 1.\"o/'flllber 19, 19)2· .Ll1eetillg at + 30 P·III. Dillner at 6.3 0 P III. F. 61. eorh.

The 1-1011. Secretal]' mil be ple.1Jtd to receive /laIJJf.i" alld ad.lreJJes qf all illfelldillg to be prnel/t at the diJlJJei' aJ' soon OJ posJibie. or /lot later tholl Yol ielllbtr 12, so that the !leceSJaJ] arrallgelllfllts call be /IIade.

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The Ear.

By JAME Hos ACK, F.R.C.S.

Some members of a class to whom I was giving a lecture not long ago were very much interested in a short sketch I gave them of the ear and the mechanism of hearing.

I promised them I would write a little article for our journal, and make it as simple as possible so that those whose thirst for knowledge was great could get a copy and digest the article at their leisure.

Nowadays tonsils, adenoids and mastoids are words on everybody's lips. I take it that is the reason for the close questions put to me about ears, tonsils, adenoids, and so on

What ordinary mortals call" an ear" is the ovalshaped appendage that lies on either side of the head, while, as a matter of fact, that is not the ear, strictly speaking, at all. It is merely the receiver of sounds. It collects them and passes them on to the hearing mechanism of the ear proper.

One can hear quite well without this appendage, but naturally not as well as with it. If we want to listen to some faint sound, we help this outer ear b y placing our hand behind it, so forming a bigger receiver of sounds, and thus we are able to catch sounds we would otherwise miss. Animals have no hands to place behind their ears, but they can move them about in the from which the sound comes and so ge t a better collection of sound vibrations. Human beings cannot do that nowadays. Donkeys can-one up to the donkeys! Again, hens-or birds generally-have no collectors or external ears. Yet their hearing is, yo u will admit, pretty acute So that, although the ear is a necessary adjunct to good hearing in man, it is not essential to hearing per se . evertheless, we will call i t the external ear.

Pull it upwards and backwards, and look down the canal, and you will see at the bottom- alwa ys presuming the ear is not full of wax or dirt-a whitishlooking something stretched across the bottom of the tube. That is the drum; a delicate thin membrane . Tow, a drum skin, to resound at a whack of the drum stick, must have air on both sides of it Stretch a parchment tightl y across the top of a table and ban g it with a drum stick. There is precious little noise resulting. But stretch that parchment across a circular hoop, like a drum or tambourine-air on both sides-and then hit with a drum stick and you will get a good big bang The ear drum is similar. To act effectively, it must have air on both sides.

On the outside, the canal down which you have looked and seen the drum, admits air to that side easily, provided it is not blocked. But the inside must have air there too. How does it get there?

ature has this b y means of a small pipe or tube, called the" Eustachian Tube" which runs from the back of the throat up to the inside of the drum. This inside part of the ear is called the

" middle ear." If you want to test this air passage for yourself and know that air can pass from your throat up the tube to the middle ear, t ry thi experiment. Hold your nose, shut your mouth tightly and swallow hard. You will hear a " click" in both ears. That is due to a little gust of air that you have forced up the tube and that has hit the inside of the drum.

Anything that blocks this tube will prevent the air getting up and you will be deaf. Just the same if there is a mass of wax in the outer canal, blockin g that and preventing the air getting down to that side. Again you will be deaf.

Wax is easily dealt with- but not with a match or hairpin. That is asking for trouble. See your doctor instead. The mouth of the Eustachian tube is at the back of the throat. So that adenoids, lar ge tonsils or any inflammatory condition there, may block up its mouth and prevent air passing up, 0 causing deafness. Inflammation in the throat, a cold, for instance, may spread up the tube, and g ive rise to earache, a burst drum and a " running ear," a it is called. So much for the Eu tachian Tube, the outer and the middle ear.

The most complicated part of the ear is the inner ear, as surgeons call But before we come to that I had better t ell you about the ma toid.

The mastoid bon e is that knob of bone you feel behind and bel ow the ear. It consists of a .mass of spongybone full of cells. If the matter or discharge should find its way into these cells as well as bursting the drum, then these celJs get infected and you get a most dangerous complication with possibly pus on the bone cells. This means an operation to let the matter out. It is too near the brain and serious possibilities to leave to chance. So see a surgeon at once if you get pain behind the ear and a discharge from it.

If you look very carefully at the drum, and if it is clear, you may see a small, whitish pin-head projection. That is where a series of little hinged bones ge t attached at one end to the drum. The other end of the series is in contact with a bag containing fluid in a bony chamber called the " cochlea."

A curious shaped chamber, this, not unlike the inside of a snail shell. This chamber is a well protected one, dug well in, as it were, in the solid bone, a part of the skull, called the "petrous" portion of the temporal bone. It needs to be well protected, for in the bag is the very delicate mechanism of hearing itself.

So far, we have only dealt with sound vibrations of the air, as it affects the drum and th e hinged ossicles. The cochlea has the mechanism that conveys these vibrations to the brain, along a nerve called the "Auditory" nerve. Floating in the fluid are multitudes of fine filaments. What happen s is this. The vibration (i.e., sound) is collected by the external

ear, passes along the external canal and hits the drum, which vibrates to them. The little hinged bones (ossicles) attached to it are set moving too, and this movement is conveyed to the fluid bag (in the cochlea), setting up little waves. These waves set moving the minute filaments in it and by some means these waves or impulses are converted and taken up b y the auditory nerve and passed on to the hearing centre of the brain.

How are these vibrations in the fluid contained in the cochlea transformed into sound? I don't know, and I don't think anybody else does, but it is done, and the brain hears the sound-not the ear. It is merely the telephone receiver, as it were. I do not need to enter into the question of Deafness Shortly, deafness may be caused b y some defect in the outer ear, and is amenable to treatment. Wax, for instance, can be removed. Deafnes s ma y be caused b y trouble

OUR ./i RTICLE.

in the middle ear-Eustachian tube block, for instance-and it may be alleviated, if not entirely curedby dealing with the adenoids, tonsils or any other causes found. The internal ear proper, cochlea, etc., however, is a different affair, and I am afraid little can be done. I don't want to enter into derangements of the various conducting mechanisms or nervous mechanisms. That is far be yond the scope of a First Aider, and far be yond the scope of an elementary article like this. Nevertheless, if I have made clearer what we mean b y the ear, then this article has fulfilled its purpose. I think I have shown thlilt the ear, as one speaks of it, is not the hearing mechanism, but is merely the collector of sounds, which can be helped b y your putting your hand behind your ear to assist in collecting air vibrations of sound, or by the old lady or gen tleman who uses an ear trumpet for the same purpose.

Little Things That Matter to the Sick.

By M. D. YOUNG (Late Lac!J1 SlIperintendent,

A nurse-lecturer, when demonstrating the advantages of a particularly comfortable type of bedrest to a V. > \ D. Home ursing Class, was interrupted by a candidate remarking: "The Examiner always prefers improvised appliances to special ones ." " Ah !" said the lecturer, thoughtfully, "Has your Examiner ever been ill ? "

It is probably difficult for the more junior members of a Detachment who have not had the advantages of hospital experience, to differentiate between Home and First to remember that home nur ing is a 5equel to the premier subject; and to realise that the patient they have so skilfully bandaged in impro\ i ed splint does not remain indefinitely in these improvisations. That as soon as he comes under the care of the Hospital, or his doctor, as the case may be, the improvised appliances are discarded and suitable special ones substituted In home nursing-this includes the after-care of the inj ured, and operation ca e , as well as medical cases-there are emergencies. Ian y illnesses commence '\vith dramatic suddenness and we may be glad to avail ourselv s of whatever material may be at hand to improvi e comfort suited to the case. But the urgency presses, and v/e, a ur ing isters, have to deal with conditions as they ari e

One of th e commone t di comforts of medical illn ess is phy ical weakness, which 0 often accompanies high temperature, toxcemia, or the so-called wasting diseases; and we should bear in mind that weakne s can be an extr mely painful condition, and that it is no easy undertaking to make and to keep comfortable a patient suffering from it.

J\PPLI ICE : hrPROVI ED A D SPECIAL.

Our Text-b ook tell us of a chair which make an excellent bcd-rest. The particular chair, a square-

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backed one, is not to be found in every house, but when found it is quite useful as a temporary support. As a permanent one it is clumsy and too narrow to maintain pillows in position for long.

Our object in using a bed-rest is to relieve or to prevent hypostatic congestion, and the upright position should be maintained with the least possible exertion to the patient, otherwise ,\ve dissipate his precious energy at a time when we should be reserying it.

1fany special bed-rests are made too narrow for the patient'S comfort. This is a point to be considered when choosing appliances for Comforts Depot . I wonder ,, hether many Comforts Depots issue fracture boards with their water-beds? It is astonishing the number of \vater-bed one comes aer o s placed directly on the mattress without any board underneath to support the extra weight. Tee dless to say, the patient doe not deri\Te the full benefit from his water-bed.

\ e are frequently told that the extension sections of a dining table make an admirable fracture board, but the telescope table is not al\\'ays available, and again, table ections do not prove so satisfactory in practice a they sound in theory. Table sections cannot be cut to fit a bedstead, consequently they project at the sides of the bed, and these projections eriously handicap the lifting capacity of the nurses when the patient has to be lifted in bed.

I);HALER

A kitchen jug is frequently used as an inhaler, a to\\Tel being placed over the patient's head to confine the steam. To the bronchial-asthmatic patient the cramped position and the exclusion of air may prm-e a

very real hardship The special inha lers on t he marke t enable the inhalation to b e taken in comparative comfort and in the position easiest to the patient

FEED1NG CUP .

In choosing feeding cups, those with a strainer should be rejected . With an open spout a brush can b e easily passed through to ensure cleanliness . A patient's distaste for a feeding cup may easi ly be due to qistrust of the hygienic condition of the spout

BED P A. S.

It is when nursing unconscious patients that we think of shapes and sizes in relation to b ed-pans. When an enema has been ordered for an unconscious patient whose blood-pressure is still dangerously high, it is necessary to give the treatment with the minimum of exertion to the patient The suspension of sphinc ter control makes it necessary to have a , receptacle in position b efore treatment is attempted, and t he only suitable bed-pan for the purpose is the Perfection The P erfection bed-pan is now obtainable in enamel ware, which makes it light to handle and easy to store It is made in two sizes only, an intermediate size in this make of pan would be an advantage.

Not infrequently we find that the home -helper, in the absence of the visi ting nurse, has found it difficult to "manage" the bed-pan. This difficulty can sometimes be overcome when we realise that the utensil in question is a misfit and can substitute one more in proportion to the patient's size The magnificent work which un t rained women are doing in their own homes between the visits of the trained nurse makes it well worth some effort on. our part to make things easier for them

MACKINTOSH SHEETS.

Mackintosh sheets are frequently cut too small to allow of their being tucked under the mattress, and the squares we are presented with seem to be specially designed as a penance to the invalid . The faulty size of the sheet may be remedied and rucking avoided by stitching a piece of stout calico or canvas to two sides of the square, the mackintosh is then placed in position on the bed and the calico attachments tucked under the mattress . When there is no incontinence or discharge from wounds it is a kindness to the patient to remove the mackintosh sheet, leaving only the cotton drawsheet under the buttocks. The mackintosh can easily be slipped into position when treatment has to be given.

D RA W-SHEETS.

Small draw-sheets are growing in favour These are particularly suitable for incontinent cases as they are easier to wash and to dry quickly than is the regulation size of draw-sheet. The small draw-sheet should be of double material and large enough to tuck under the mattress . T he common fault of the smaller draw-sheet is that it is generally represented b y a single square of material which is totally in-

a d eq uate to protec t the sacrum from the heating properties of the mackintosh sheet . If illness represents the « penance on peas," as which many invalids come to regard it, it is up to us to see that " t he peas are boiled as soft as possible."

Questions and Answers.

ApPLICATIO OF STICKI IG PLASTER TO WOU D.

H. e. (Natal, South Africa) -The Textbook (page 93) warns us not to app ly sticking plaster to a wound, lest thereby we introduce germs into the wound. If t his be so, then why did my doctor the other d ay strap a small wound of my hand with p laster applied without any protective dressing? Your views are anxiously waited.

The Textbook illstmctions are intmded for the guidance of .first aiders in their elllergmry treatlllent of cases accident and sickness They are not applicable to the doctor 1vho can do his u'ork Jvith all alJtisceptic precalltions.

To !lie, h01vever, the real oi?jectiol1 to the lISe of stickiJlg plaster by first aiders is that plaster is /Hore or less permanent dressing, and that it is consequentlY br:;'o17d the scope of first aid. Indeed, J1lithil1 the past tJVO weeks I had personal experience of this becallSe a foolish chelllist strapped a lvo!md and then sent the patient to me. I have 110t yet forgotten the difjiculty 1]lith ulhich I relJJolled the plaster before stitchil1g the JvollfJd alld also t/le IIJlllecessaI] pain caused to the patient.

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• WOU OF ABD01-fI I-\'L WALL.

P . e. (Coventry).-Please tell us why the Textbook (p. 124) tells us to apply" lint or soft to\vel wrung out of sterilised water as hot as can be borne" for a wound of the Front Abdominal Wall.

Protruding intestines 1vill suffer illcalC1llable iI!J'IIJJ' and the danger of shock and sepsis 1vill be corrnpondin u[), increased if warmth and moisture are 110t applied at the earliest possible moment. Hence the med for an aseptic and hot fomentation Oll the lvotlnd.

RESULT OF INJURY -r:o FEi\lORAL ARTERY.

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S R (Shoreditch).-Please tell me what happens when, as the result of a wound in the thigh, the Femoral Artery is completely severed , Does the artery resume its function after treatment?

If the Femoral ArteJ]1 be cOll/pletely severed, the Ollly possible treatment is to ligature the torn ends, Jvhich means that its function is ended. IJOlVeVer, the vessel has a collateral (or (( backdoor ))) circulation t hrollgh ceriain vessels 1vhich gradual!J enlarge and take over the l1)ork the destroyed main m'iety. This re-establishJlle17t of circulation takes maf!} months for itJ completioll.

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IPECACUAKHA AS E:VfETIC.

L. e. (Finchley).-Please tell us why Ipecacuanha wine no longer figurq in the T extbook among the eme tics . I n t he days of my youth it was regarded as

a usefu l remedy; and I wonder if it is no longer regarded as satisfactory.

In the days of your youth no respectable medicine chest for family flSe Jvas complete Jvithottt it.r bottle of IpecaCllanha 117ine. To-day it iJ not so popular; and I s1lrJJli re that the Revision COJJlmittee Jelt that it 1vouid no/ be available in most emergencies and so left it out of the Textbook Omission, hOll/ever, does not suggest any reasoll against its tlse, though probably JJJustard and salt .are betlerfor the purpose becattse they are not .fO depressant.

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Interesting Case Reports.

By N. CORBET FLETCHER, M.A., 1LB., B.Chir. (Can tab), 11.R.C.S , etc., Assjstant-Surgeon-in-Chief, The St. John Ambulance Brigade.

CA 'E REPORT o. 57.-0n August 7 P.e. William Ioxe) , of Great Yarmouth, while on duty, was summoned to a motor-cycle accident and found a young man (about 27) lying semi-conscious on the footpath and suffering from a lacerated wound of the neck ins. long, and caused by a shattered windscreen with profuse bleeding from the External Jugular Vein and from branches of the Occipital and Temporal "\rteries.

He immediately compressed the ub-clavian Artery with his handcuff and maintained pressure until the arrival of C. Hacon and P.e. lert) with first-aid. equipment and ambulance.

. e. Hacon at once plugged the neck wound and ecurcd the dressing with pad and bandage, and also dre<;sed two minor \vounds cf the head. Patient '.Va then removed in the ambulance to hospital; and step \,vere taken during transit to supplement treatment by digital pressure on the dressed wound, the result being that on arrival at hospital all bleeding had been arrested.

Cml\rr "r .-The padded head of the old sl]le door-kry iJ recomJJlfllded for illstmlJlental COlJlpreJ'.I'ioll of the S"bclm'iall III imitatioll thereof P.C.

1Ised a halldCllfj' alld thereI?J, proved hiJ- resol/rcejllll1ess as a first aider ill that he llJed "to the best adz'alltage JJ'hattl'el' is at halld to prez)fllt fm/her damage JJ (Textbook, p. 16) The il!Jllrie.r were qllite .r!I/ficieJJt to hm1e eJJdal1/;ered the patifllt's life and 1J'e add 0111' congratulatiolls to Ibo.re of the Home SlIrgeol1 who certified that the patient's cbance of reCOllelJ' J)'ere largeD' dlle to the prolllpt alld eJlicietlt first aid rendered 011 the .pot.

TOY1\,.BEE H \'LL COUR ES.

Courses of Instruction in First .l \'id \,\Ti ll be conducted at Toynbee Hall as fo11O\\, :First \id ( beginning \XTe dnesday, eptember 28, at 8 p.m. Lecturer: Dr. R. 1(. Bowes, 1LB" B,S" F.R.C. . First l \'id (Women), beginning Friday, eptember 30, at 8 p.m. Lecturer: Dr. H. Hanesson. The fee for each course is three and sixpence, including the examination.

A New Ambulance In ve ntion.

Some members of Ambulance and Turs ing Divisions may have been able to serve their country during the War by driving Ambulances, and it rna} have been a matter of regret that, in time of peace, this branch of activity was necessarily closed to them. An invention has now been patented by Colonel Cowell, D S.O., D.L., County Controller of the Surrey Voluntary Aid Detachments, and carried out by Messrs. Trojan, Ltd. It will enable an owner of any 4 or 5-seater saloon, tourer, torpedo body, or even a 2-seater car of 12 horse-power, or over, to convert it in a few minutes into an ambulance car capable of carrying two stretcher cases above the roof, leaving the inside of the car free for sitting cases, driver and attendant.

The apparatus is quite simple, and the effect is extremely neat. The stretchers are carried on tramlines which fit over a horizontal frame on the roof, the frame bein g supported by uprights which fit into sockets permanently attached to the chassis. The weight of the attachment is 144 lbs.; it is easy to store and can be erected in about five minutes, and in less. A photograph will be published in our next issue.

The Trojan Carrier (patented) has thus come into bein g, and it is felt important that all Ambulance and Tursing Diyisions should have an opportunity of considering \vhether it \\'ould not be a valuable addition to their equipment when going on duty. It has often occurred that a seriously injured 'person must wait until an ambulance is procured, or returns from the conyeyance of another patient. Had the men, or nurses on duty, one of these carriers ","ith them, much yaluable time might be sayed and sufferino- Ie sened. B," the addition b of a side curtain and ground base pieces a useful tent can be erected, suitable for a dressing tent, or shelter for four stretcher cases.

If one member of a Division were willing to ha,"e the attachment and would driye the car when the Di"ision \'"a out on duty, the scheme could come into operation at once. The cost would be £3', but a substantial discount \"ill be given to orders recei"ed from Division o f the Order. If a Division were willing to recei,re donations, and to hold whi t drives or concert to ecurc the neces ar)" amount, it should not be long before mam- Di,-ision are equipped. One has already been attacheJ to a car in the outhern \rea of '0 I Di trict, and it i hoped that use will be made of it by the Diyi ion.

If any further information is de ired, it be obtained from srs. Trojan, Ltd., Vicarag Road, Croydon.

Cadet News.

Edited by MRS. TWEEDALE, A.R.R.C., J.P.

We are pleased to know that several Cadet Units are continuing their annual" camp. Camping brings Officer and Cadets in closer touch with each other and is very helpful in many ways.

The Seventh Annual Combined Camp of the City of Coventry and Nuneaton Cadet Ambulance Divi:. sions was held at Teignmouth, Devonshire, during August Bank Holiday week.

The advance party left Coventry on Wednesday, July July 29, 27, the Divisions following Friday evening, arriving in camp at 1.30 a.m. Saturday morning, when they found the camp pitched and everything ready.

Tea and biscuits was served, and the boys told to " turn in," but they were too excited to sleep much. Saturday was a free day. .

The Camp Church Parade was held on Sunday.

The Cadets marched to the Congregational Church where an inspiring address was given b y the Rev. J. Veale. On Wednesday forty boys availed themselves of a charabanc tour over Dartm oor to Plymouth for" Navy Week."

The y thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful scenery on the way and were interested to get a glimpse of Dartmoor Prison. They visited the battleships, submarines, etc., in the Dock yard, and were thoroughly interested in the explanations given to them.

The Camp was officially inspected on Thursday by District Officer F. Jennings, No. 3 (Western) District, who complimented the Officers and Cadets on the smartness and efficiency throughout the Camp.

Organised games, route marches, observation tests, and bathing parades were held each day under the supervision of the officers.

The "Tent Cup" was won by Coventry TO 3 tent with Cadet-Sergt. S. Bridgett in charge.

The Camp Sports were thoroughly enjoyed, splendid prizes being provided for the various events.

There were fifty-six cadets in camp, the Officers being: Cadet Superintendent W. W. Goddard (Coventry) and Cadet Officer J. Caswell (Nuneaton) Mrs. W. W. Goddard, Mrs. S. Castledene and Mr. W. Castledene again took charge of the cooking, etc ., their services being much appreciated.

The Camp was a very successful one and everybody enjoyed it and had a very happy time.

The Grimsby Cadet Ambulance Di vision held their Annual Camp at Sutton-on-Sea from August 23 to August 30, when a very enjoyable week was spent, Superintendent W. Gott being in charge.

Kit inspection was held each morning, the final on Saturday being taken by the Camp Warden of an adj oining Scouts Camp, who spoke very highly of their kit display!

Inter-camp cricket matches were held with the Scouts which were witnessed by a large crowd of hoJiday makers. 27 0

On Wednesday we had an opportunity of showing our friendliness to other organisations as suggested in our Cadet Manual.

A very heav y hailstorm broke over the Camp and practically wrecked the Scouts Camp, they being away at Skegness for the day.

We re-erected their tents, a large marquee, and their cookhouse, and when they returned at 10 p.m. they were met with steaming hot cocoa and currant buns. They" tucked" in with a will, and their gra titude amply repaid our trouble.

On Thursday we held our Sports on the beach in glorious weather.

Friday was spent in treking to Mablethorpe, and on our return we held a very enj oyable camp " sing song" consisting of songs, duets and community singing.

Saturday brought our glorious week to a close. Camp was struck at 2 p.m. and we arrived home about 6 p.m. after a very pleasant journey. We are greatly indebted to Messrs. Sowerby for their kindness in conveying us, and we are very grateful to them.

The Dagenham Cadet Di vision held their first Annual Summer Camp at Stamford Rivers from July 30 to August 6.

Eighteen Cadets were present during Bank Holiday period and twelve attended for the whole week. Cadet Officer H. F. Mulligan being in charge.

On Sunday a Church Parade was held. The Cadets marched to the Parish Church; their presence aroused great interest.

The Camp was close to Littlebury l\1ill, and durin g the week they were taken over the mill and were very interested in the explanation of the machinery which is operated entirely by water.

This camp was so successful that two \\'eek-end camps are being held at Little Baddow durin g September.

Correspondence.

Sir, - IlZ your March, 1930, editioll of the T. JOlT CE G A%ETTE you were kind eI10lfgh to pl/uk!'h a letter in Tvhich 1 sl(ggested a otiollol TrOlllJJ 'rJ)' Competition. 1 also stated that 1 thollght the voriollS trallmloy undertakin<f!,s 7vould be 7villing to preselJt 0 tropl.1)1Jor some if such a competition was arranged. 011 SlIl7drJ)l September 14, of the same year as a re.mlt of a challenge from the Nottingham Corporation Passenge r Transport DivisiolJ, Birmingham City TrOlJI1vay Division llIet Nottillgholl/ at the Birmingham Tromwqy S tadiHlII Jvhen fOllr teOIJJJ from each Division competed for gold medols kindly presented by Mr. A. R. Gibson (Assistallt COJJlmissioner of the Nottingham area). This is 1701V looked 1IpOl1 os 017 annual event, ond 1 have much pleasure in enclosing a report also the result of this competition for 1932. YON mil notice, Sir, that this year West BroJJl1v;ch COlporotioJ2 Transport Department entered t1])0 teoms, one of ,vhich proved to be Ihe 1vinners and thus ,vilt the gold medals presented the Birmingham TraJJlJvoy Social, Athletic and

Thrift Society. An interesting 01Z170UI1Cement regarding a trophy for this competition ,vas made, and it is pleasing to kl101V that a trophy has been secured for same. This has been presented by Nottingham, and 1vill take the form of a silver streicher supported 012 a black plinth which, 1 think you 1vill agree, is rather unique. This olso 1vill be presented to the 1vinnin..g team.

N011 1 Sir, 1ve sholfld like to see more TraJJJJvay and Omnibus Divisiol7s take part in this cOli/petition in the fNtl-lre, ond anyone interested is requested to get into COII/IJIfmication 1vith the HOI7. General Secretary, Birminghall/ TralJJ2llq) Social, Athletic and SocietJl, COllncil HO!lse, COllgreve Street, BirlJJinf!,haJlI. Yours faithfully, E. WORRA.LL, Divisional Secreta})'. City TralJl1vay and OlJlnibus Divisioll.

Ambulance Competition.

The third Annual Ambulance Competition between the Birmingham ity and Omnibu s Divisions ven/l.f ottingham Corporation Tran port Divi sion was held at the Birmingham radium on unday,-\ugust 2 I. Thi ) ear \'X'est Bromwich Corporation Tran sport Department entered two teams for the first time and pro\Ted to be the winners.

Ten teams competed as follows: Birmi ngham City Tramu 'ay and Omnibu Dh ision (four teams ), ottingham orporation Tran port Divi sion (four teams), and W'est Brom\\·ich Corporation Transport Department (two teams). The tfetcher test was arranged by Dr J. E. \Xfells (Hereford) and a Practical and Viva Voce b) Dr. F. L. Rickard ( \X lal all), the taging being in the capable hands of Di"isional uperintendent D. Hardy (Birmingham).

The stretcher test was as follows: 1\ middle-aged man falls a distance of 4 ft. upon his right knee. He pitches forward and his face forcibly strikes the ground. You find him unconscious, with bleeding from the nose, and a bruised wound on the forehead.

Treat and remm e to his home 300 yards avvay. The Viva Voce \l,'as rather unique in that each man \va s asked four or more questions and the Practical tests were excellentl)" thought out and pro\red a pitfall to many of the competitors.

The placing of the various team was as follo\\"s :T 'Il'a Tea", 7 ea",. r oCt. Prarliral. Tal.

West Bromwich "\. 71 85 } 127 otts (Trent Bridge) 68 78 Birmingham ([iller 701al. 28 33 266} treet) 68 10 7 254J

Birmingham \'X'orks 67} 9 1 94 252} otts (Carters Gate) 51} 10 4 235

Birmingham (Hockley) 50 84 83 217 otts (Bulwell) 79 93 2IG}

Birmingham Buses 50} 74J 81 206

West Bromwich B. 55 731 63 19 1 1To tts ( herwood) 45t 701 72 188

(This is the first time Birmingham have defeated Nottingham on the aggregate. Birmingham 930 marks; Nottingham 906t marks.)

_ Brigade Appointments, W August & September 1932.

The Chief Commis sioner has been pleased to sanction the follOWing appoimments, promotions, resignations, crc TO BE DISTRICT SURGEOK o. or \V ALES) DISTRICT. Frederick Ernest Bendix, M.R.CS., L.R.CP., Headquarters Staff. 9. 8 .3 2 • TO BE DISTRICT OFFICER No. 5 DISTRICT. John Hunter, orth Derbyshire Area. 2·9·32· TO BE L\DY DISTRICT OFFIC ER. o. 1 (PRI'=CE OF \X ALES) DISTRICT. ..\Iar \IacFadden, Headquarters Staff. 25·7·32· TO BE Ko. 5 DISTRCCT. Ernest Emanuel Dufn', L..\LS.S \., South-Eastern Riding of Yorksh·ire. 2·9·32· 10 DISTRICT. CIoudesb l \rthur Smith, F.R.CS., Coumy of Suffolk. TO BE OFFICER. '0. 10 DISTRICT. \\" illiam Hcnn Balis Coum\' of 20.8.p. Tc) BE 'L.\OY' COG0:'TY OFFICER. 2 DrsTRICT. 21. .F. Hilda Guilliermina The Hon. )'1rs. \\ 'hitakcr, Coum! of Hampshire 31. ·32· TO BE CORP CRGE00.". I ( PRI>:CE OF \\: 'ALE Dr TRICT. \\ illiam Da\ id Jcnkins, \l.R .CS., L.R.C.P., ourh ;\fetropoliran Gas Company Corps. 12 p. :0."0. -+ DI 'TR1CT Tame Celestine RO\\'an, L. & L.\L, R.CS. & P., L, Oldham Corps. 15·8·F· :0."0. 5 Dr TRICT. Roben Turnbull Ea con 'aismit h, \LB. R ., Colne '-aile} Corps. 6 DI TRICT.

John Forrest Hamilron, "\1.B., RCh., Den,'enr "alley Corps. 29· 8·F· TO BE CORPS Ko. -+ DrsTRIcT.

Ellis Greenwood, Burnley Corps. 19· ·F· "ernon RO\"de Thompson, Padiham and Disrrict Corps. 12·9·F· '0. 5 DISTRICT.

Roben Turnbull Easron ' aismith, Come Yalley Corps. 2·9·p. 0:0. 8 Dr TRICT.

John Hanks \[aidstOne and District Corps. 13· .p. TO BE CORP OFFICER. 0:'0. 3 (\\'ETER'-.) DI:'TRI CT. \\ illiam helley, Binningham Corps. 2 ·'·F. Ko. -+ DISTRICT.

John Lcc Colburn, BurnJey Corp. 19· ''12' 5 DISTRICT.

Harold Remon Leeds Corps. 2·9·P· '0. 6 DI TRrcT.

John Kenncth \\ ilson, Hull Corp. 31.8·32· TO BE L.\DY CORPS CPERI 0: 0. -+ DISTRICT.

Ethel Haliday, Manchestcr and alford Corp. 2 ·'·32. TO BE DIYI 100." -\L URGE00:. o. I (PRI'.:CE OF \\ '.-\.u:s) 01 'TRICT

Francis France, \LB ., B. " Bromley D.i\ ision. 10. '.:;2. amucl \lcCIcl11e nt-, \1.R .CS., LR.CP., Eltham (\\ ell Hall) Diyision. 12.8.p. 10. 2 DI TRI eT. Tohn cort Clark, \['B. , Ch.B., \\ 'csron-s upcr-\farc Diyi ion, " \\ c ton-supcr-\farc and District orps. 23·7·3Z. CIiyc Justin Hicks harp, B. " D.T.\L c' N., F.R.C ., Leighron Buzzard and Linshdc Di,i ion. 1.9.)2· 0:' 0. 3 (£-\ TER>: ) DISTRICT. \\ iUial11 Ch.R, \\ hittle 'c y Diyision, Peterborough Coq)'. ,0·7·32· John \\ 'illiam otley, B \LR.C ., L.R.CP., :\1idland Rail\\,a\' Dh ision, :Kettering Corps. 6·9·32· o. 3 DI TRICT.

Keith ; \listair Thomas. I\1.B Ch.B., lo rthficld Diyision, Birmingham Corps. 1.9·32.

27 I

10. -t DISTRICT.

George Lee ormington, M.B., Ch.B., Nelson "B" Di\ 1sion, Nelson Corps. 26.8. F.

1Ien),n \X'ilfred Plate I, 11.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Headquarters Division, Bolton Corps. 2·9·F·

Hugh Whittle, Ch.B., elson" A. "Division, elson Corps. 26.8·F·

Thomas Yeroon \\'oods, M.B., Ch.B., F.R.C.S., E. Great Harwood Nursing Di\'ision 5.8.F.

o. 5 DISTRICT.

James A. Brown, B. 1., B.Ch , Eccleshill Division, Bradford Corps. 2·9·F·

James Bell Pettigrew Brown, 11..A., Ch.B., Halifax Rover Scout Halifa..x Corps. 2.9·32.

\,\'illiam Richard Everatt, i\LB., Ch.B., Ravensthorpe Division, Dewsbury and District Corps. 2.9.32.

Harold Felelman, L..\1.S.S "o\.., Halifax Diyision, IIalifax Corps.

2·9·F·

Samuel Edward Godwin, :\LR.C.S., L.R.C.P., Leek Division.

2·9 32·

John Duncan Gordon, 1LB., Ch.B., Oxcroft Didsion. 2.9.F.

Alan Fredrick Roberts, :\1.B., Ch.B., Clay Cra s Division. 2.9.F.

James \'\'atson Richmond, LR.C.S., LR.C.P., Tunstall Diyision, Hanley and District Corps. 2.9.32.

Frederick William Schofield, 11.B., B.S., Derby ursing Division.

2·9·F·

o. 6 DISTRICT.

John Ross Garson, :\1. B. , B.S., Charlaw and Sacl'isron Division, i\Iid-Durham Corps. 23·8·F·

Robert Rutherford, i\1.B., B.S., Langley Park Di.-ision, Mid-Durham Corps. 22.7.F.

o. 7 DISTRICT.

William King Hay, 11.B., B.Ch., B.H.O., :\farket Drayton Diyision.

2·9·F·

o. 9 DISTRICT.

Richard "\nthom' Pereira Fray, i\I.B., B.Ch., 1.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Exeter Division. 10.9.3 2 No. 10 DISTRICT.

Robert Duncanson Bradsha\.,', 11.B., Ch.B., Colchester ursing Division. 7.9.3 2 TO BE DIYISIO AL SUPERlNTE DE 'T. No. (PRIl'.CE OF \VALES) DISTRICT.

Percy John :\Ionis, \\'estero District Office Division, London Post Office Corps. 22.8.)2. No. 2 DISTRICT.

W'illiam Joseph Day, Henley-on-Thames Diyision. 9.8.32. IIenry Holland, Clevedon Diyision. 7·9·32. No. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

James Alfred Bartram, \Verrington and District Division, Peterborough Corps. 12.8·32·

John Charles Edward Meacock, Da\'entl'Y Di\'ision, Northampton Corps. 18.8.)2. TO. 3 DISTRICT.

Keith }distair Thomas, Ch.B., ortbfield Diyision, Binningham Corps. 1.9·)2· No. -t DISTRICT.

\X'illiam Dewhurst, Haslingden " .\ " Division, Haslingden Corps. 13. 8 .)2.

George Edward Foote, Read and Simonstone Di"ision. 22.8.F. John Kerr, \'{'orkington Diyision. 10.8.3 2 James Moran, Haslingden "B" Division, Haslingden Corps. 13. 8 .3 2 Robert Ormsby, L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S., LR.F.P.S., D.P.H., Standish Division, Wigan Corps. 2.8.)2.

Charles Smith, Burnley" _0\. " Division, Burnley Corps. 19.8.)2.

William Stewart Smith, Burnley "B" Di"ision, Burnley Corps. 19. 8 .3 2 No. 5 DISTRICT.

Alfred Broughton, Barnoldswick "B" Division, Barnoldswick Corps. 2·9' p. No. 6 D)"STRICT.

Robert Rutherford, M.B., B.S., Langley Park Division, Mid-Durham Corps. 22.7.F·

No. 8 DISTRICT.

Harold George Brooks, Chipstead Valley S.R. Division. 10.9.32. Thomas Tuckey, Caterham Division. 8.8·31·

o. 10 DISTRICT.

Raymond Charles Hannant, Gorleston Division. 3°.8.31. TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL SUPERI TENDE T No. (PRINCE OF WALES) DISTRICT.

Maud Burkett, Enfield Nursing Division. 12·9·F·

Doris Beatrice Parish, Tottenham and Edmonton ursing Division

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Jessie Windle, Sheffield ursing Division, Sheffield Corps. 2.9.32. No. 6 DISTRICT.

Christina Bowers, Chadaw and Sacristan ursing Dh ision, \lidDurham Corps. 23.8.32. No. 8 DISTRICT.

Katharine .\udrey Stables, lIaslemere ursing Division, GuildforJ COlpS. 1.9· p. No. 10 DISTRICT.

Margaret Hannah \\7arren, Sandon Nursing Division. 7.9.32. TO BE CE OFFICER. No. 2 DrSTlucT.

Francis A Hayes, Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea Di\·ision. 10·9·31·

Harold Howard, \'('itoey Diyision. 1.8.31.

Henry John Pearce, Bristol East Division, City of Bristol Corps. 29. 8 .31.

John \rthur Shaw, Cleycdon Diyision. 20.8.32. o. 3 (EASTER;":) DISTRlCT.

Horace Catlin, Division, Northampton Corps. 18 31. o. 3 (WESTER') DISTRICT.

\'(,'illiam Cockings, tratford-on-A yon Divi ion, \\ 'an\'id,<;hirc Corps. 31.8.)2.

Thomas William Harpcr, tratford-on-A\'on Dhision, \\ ar\\'ickshirc Corps. 1+9.32.

Percy Arnold Reed, \Iitchells & Butlcr,;' Di\ ision, Birmingham Corps. 3.8.32. NO.4 DISTRICT.

Herbert Pilkington Dean, Fleetwood Di\ ision. 9.9.32. John Dobson, Read and imonstone DiYision. 22.8.32.

James Brosslcy Greenwood, BurnIe, " \" Di\'ision, Burnley Corr'. 19. 8 .32.

Joseph .\Iilburn, LiYerpool Cencral Di, bion, Li\crpool Corps. 18.8·32·

David Morton, \"X'orkington Di,ision. 1O.9.F.

Benjamin tringer, Burnley" B " Division, BUfnlc\' Corps. 19.8.P. o. DISTRICT. Charles \\'ilkinson, Earby Di\lsion. 2.9.')2.

Leonard \\'est and Brampron Di\·ision. 2.9.32.

Thorpe Dodds, Cleerhorpes and Disrrict Ol\hlon. 2.9.32.

George Dyas, 'e\\' Bolland and DlsrriCt Division. 2·9· F. 6 DI)TRICT.

Frederick Pattinson ,\gar, Langlcy Park Di'lsiol1, \Iiel-Durham Corps. +8.)2.

Thomas Louis Stephenson, Ellington Dil'isiol1, \shingron Coal Cn. Corps. 4.8.32. o. 8 DISTRICT. Boaz \'\'alter Jarrett, Horsham Di"ision. 1.9.)2. '0. 9 DISTRICT. 'igel Yinccnt Piper, Liskeard Di\·ision. -t.8.)2. '0. 10 DISTRICT.

George He\\es, Colchestcr Di, ision. 12.8.32.

TO B.I::: TR,\;--'::SPORT OFFICER. O. 2 DISTRIt T. Charles Francis. Cle\'cdon Division. 20.8.32.

TO BE '"CRS1 'G OPrlCl,R. o. (PRINCF 01 \X \J IS) Dlsnuc T. "\Iayis Copping, S.R.N., Temple Di,ision. 12.8.)2. Gwendolen \\'ilson, .R. ., C. \f.B., Tmtenham and Edmonton Nursing Division. 22.7.)2. t\o. 4 DISTlUCT.

Annie Cain, S.R , C.\LB., Great Lcyer ursing Dhisioll, Bolton Corps. 19.8.)2. No. 5 DISTRICT.

Sarah Ann IIudson, Burley and Kirkstall ursing Di\'ision, Lceus Corps. 2.9.)2. o. 6 DISTRICT.

11abel Garson, Charlaw and Sacriston llfsing Di, ision, \[idDurham Corps. 23.8.32.

TO BE LADY J\;\IBUL\NCE OFFlCER. No. 2 DISTRICT.

Florence Alice \X/arren, GospOrt ursing Di, ision. 9.8.32. o. 4 DISTIUCT.

Ada Allen, Clitheroe ursing Di"ision. 3 1.8.32. Lilian May Cooper, Whitehaven ursing Division. 14.9.)2. (Appointment as ursing Officer

Swale, Reddish Nursing Division. 3.8.32Eltzabeth Tuck, Great Lever Nursing Division, Bolton Corps. 19. 8 .32.

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Emily Pole, Stocksbridge Nurs ing Division, Shcffield Corps. 2.9.32.

No. 6 Dls·mfeT.

Elizabeth }\insicy, Charlaw and Sacriston ursing Division, Durham Corps. 23.8.31.

TO BE CORPS SbRGEA T- \1AJOR. No. 4 DISTRICT.

Chark" II. rraser, \ccrington Corps. 5.9.32.

TO BE C \DET TE DE T. o. 8 DISTRICT.

llerben Clinch, i\faidstone Division, \Iaidstone and District Corps. 23. 8 .)2.

'0. 10 DISTRICT.

John Leonard Cole, j\ldeburgh Division. 21. 7· 31· TO BE CADET OFFICER. No. 4 DrSTRwT. James Seddon, \\alkden Division, Ellesmere Corps. 10.8·31·

TO. 8 DISTRICT.

Thomas ,\lfred Stonestreet, Hastings S.R. Di\ision. q.8.p. No. 9 DISTRICT.

amucl harles anders, Liskeard Division. +8. p. o. 10 DISTRICT.

\ Ibert George Basham, Braintree and Bocking Division. TO BE LADY CADET OFFICeR. No. 2 DISTRICT.

E. L. ] larding, Calmore Nursing Division, Southampton Corps. 9. 8 .32.

1Iis Gregson, Gosport and Alverstoke 'ursing Di\'ision. 8.8·32·

Grace \\alker, Slough urslOg D:-\'ision, Slough and Oi5trict Corps. 3·9·32·

'0. 4 DISTRICT.

Clar,l I iupkinson, Reddish :t'.ursing Division. 3.8.32. Lilian Timm, Great Lcyer ursing Division. BoltOn Corps. 19.8.)2. TRANSFERS.

'0. 1 (PRI7'C 1:. OF \V ALES) DISTRICT.

Di\isional urgeon \\ D. Jcnkins, from the Priory for \\ ales to the South \lL;lropolitan Gas Co. Corps. 18·7·32·

J\mbulancc Officer \\'. P. \\ esr from rhe TOlll:nham Di\. ision to the Enfield DIY 1.9· p. i':0. 2 DISTRICT.

D1\ i,ional u rgeon J. \ £CF. \\. Pollard, from rhe Cheltenham Frienelh Socicrics Di\'ision to the TO\\'n Di\'i5ion, Cheltcnham ,orps. 29.6.)2.

'0. -t DISTRICT.

Supuintendent G. Copky from thc Lytham ro [he 1!alifax Di\'ision, supernumerary 14·9·'\2·

r. \nnes Oi\ision to e'[ablishmcnt.

'\;0. 5 DISTRICT.

Di\isional Surgeon R. \\. Jubb, from rhe Rayensthorpc. Di, i5ion to the Dcwsbury D1\'ision, Dewsbury and District Corps. 2·9·'12· J\mbulance Officer 1. \'C Poole, from the \\ 3th-on-Deane Di\'ision, Dearnc allt.:\ Corps, to rhL \\ cst \Ielron and Brampton L)1\ ISlon, to e'itabl1shmcnt. 26.6. p.

\ll1bulance Officer R. I L "monds, from the \Ietro-Carnmel Division to the tamon ]ron,,··orks Division, Stanton Company Corps. 2·9·31 mbu lancc Ollicer I. \\ noel, from the f leanor Division to the Langley Collieri'cs Di\ isinn. 18.8.'12' PRIORY FOR \\ ALLS.

"\ ll1hulance Officer L P. Horkins, from th.: Bristol Corps (Lysaght's Di\ision) tn the NC\\'porr Town Divi ion. TR \"SFERRF:D TO BRIG \DE RE ER\'E. o. 1 (PR[-';CF OI· \\ .\l.I DI TRICT.

Di\ isional Surl,(eon H. Ruxton, Brentford Di"ision. 3.8·P· Di, isional Superintendent \. Brazlcr. Fdrham Diyision. 31. .p.

O. 2 DISTRICT.

Di\'isional Superintendent T. Ruck, Cle\-edon Di\'ision. 14.8.32. No. 5 DISTRICT.

Di\ isional Superintcndent 1:-1. T. Bromage, Shdfidu L. \1.5. Oi\ision, Sheffield Corps. 27·7·31·

Lady Divisional uperintcndcnr \1. \'('aller, hefficld 'ursing Dh'ision, hcfI1elu Corps. 7·9·32·

o. 6 DrSTRICT.

Di\ isional uperintendcnt \\'. COtt, Gateshead Borough Dh·i'ion. 11.8.)2.

Lady ,\mbulance Officer B. Sanderson, Bridlington Tursing Division. 12·9·)2· No. 8 DISTRICT.

"\mbulance Officer \. J. Smithers, Bagshot and \y'indlesham Diyision. 1.5.32.

Lady Ambulance Officcr J\lrs. O\'enden, rolkestone LHsing Di\'ision. 15.8.32.

2.73

No. 9 DISTRICT.

Divisionl Surgeon C. Lovely, City of bxetcr Division. 30·9.32. REVERTED TO RANKS .AT OW RcQU(-,ST. o. 9 DISTRICT.

Lady Divisional Superintendent ,\1rs. Seabright, Dartmouth ursing Di\'ision. 25.8.32.

RESIG r\TIONS \CCEPTED \\:'ITH REGRET. o. I (PRr'.:CE OF \'('ALES) DISTR[CT. Divisional Surgeon ,\lullins, Eltham Nursing Division. 17.8.32. No. 2 DISTRICT.

Divisional Superintendent C. 1'. Ruck, Clcvedon Diyision. 25.8.32.

Lady Divisional Superintendenr Lad) Frankfort, Lymingron :'\ursing Division. 15

Lady ,\mbulance Officer \fiss K. F. \X'ilson, Lymingron t\,ursing Di\'ision. 15.8.32. NO.4 DISTRICT. Lad\, ,\mbulance Officer \lrs. E. Cowman, Clirheroe Division. 1.9.)2. Lady Cadet Officer E. E. lewton, Great Le\,'er Di\·ision. 17. 8 .3 2 No. 5 DISTRICT. Corps Superintendent John Forrest Hamilton, \LD., Dearne Vallcy Corps. 12.9.3.z.

Di"isional Superintendent C. \\'hitehc3.d, Morley Division, '\[orley and District Corps. 7.9.31. No. 6 DISTRICT. Corps Officer \. Batry, Hull Corps. 2.9.)2. '0. 10 DISTRICT. Di\isional Superintendent G. Gainford, Hirchm Dn'ision. 2.9.32. CORPS REGl TERED. t\o. -t DISTRICT. Padiham and Dis(riet Corps. 5.9.32. No. 5 DISTRICT. \\ ombwell and District Corps. RE\[OVED FRO;"I ROLL OF BRIGADE. o. 8 DISTRICT. \mbulance Officer _\. Sharp, Chipstead Division. 2.9.32. Dl\'ISIOJ\:S S \.\:CTlO,\ cD. No. (PRI'CE OF "-.\LE') DISTRI( r. Elcham Di, ision. 15.9.32. ="0. 2 DISTRICT. LeightOn and Buzzard Division. I2..6.)2. \\allingford Di\ision. 5.9.)2. t\o. 3 DISTRICT. \\esrcrn Eyesham. 10·9·F. ;\0. 4 DISTR[CT. Blackburn" B" Division, Blackburn Corps. 3.9.32. \X a\,ertree Di"i"ion. 7.9.31. '0. 9 DI'TRICT. \\hi(ehead Di, ision. 9.8.')2. REGI TERED. t\o. (PRI-';CE Of' \\ \LE-) DISTRICT. HestOn ection, outhall Di \'i. ion. ..32. ;\0. -t DISTRICT. \srle} Section, Tyldesley DiviSIon. 31.'.31. '0. DI TRICT. Danford 1ursing ecrion. 15 31. Hooe and Secrion. 16.8.32. C\Dr:.r DJYl IO.i': No. I (PRI'.:CE OF \\ U ES) DISTRICT. llford Cadet Ambulance Di\'[sion. 10 p. TO. 4 DISTRICT: calybridge Cadet \mbulance Di\'ision. 6 31. ) Dr TRICT. helfield '0. 1 Cadet \mbalance Di\.'ision. 20.5.32. tOke-on-Trem Cadet \mbulancc Di\'ision. 4· .)2. DI'TRICT. c\\'nham Cad.:r ur-;ing Di\'i ion. :,.8. ,2. t\o. 10 DIS,TRICT. Ips\\'ich No.2 Cadet Nursing Di\ision. -to .)2. DE \TH 3 Di,isional Supcrint.:ndcnr DiYision. ) 32. (E\ TcR') Dr TRICT. \\'. Bradm;ln, \\'igsron ;\fidland Railway

Disrrict Officer '0. 5 Dr TRICT. C FIsc, "'esr Riding of Yorkshire. 5.9.)2. CORRECTION. DI\,! ION REGI TERED. o. -t DI TRICT. Clay Cross Division. q.5.F. Should be o. 5 District.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade

[OVERSEAS) (O verseas).

The Chief Commissioner of the Brigade Overseas has sanctioned the following appointments, resignations and promotions;-

AUSTRALIA.

'EW SOUTH \X'ALES DISTRICT.

The resignation of District O fficer Lieut.-Colonel J. S. Purdy is accepted with regret as from 22.6 F.

Portland K. Humble to be Divisional Superintendent " on probation," 6.6'F; C. P. Miskle, M B., to be Diyisional Surgeon, 6 6. F; C. E. Day to be Ambulance Officer" on probation," 6.6.F.

Sydney Municipal Division.-Private 11. Doerner to be Ambulance O fficer" on probation." 31.3.P.

Eastern Suburbs Division.-Ambulance Officer Havton to be Diyisional Superintendent 2.7.32 I·ice R. Gale reYerted to ranks at own request.

CA ADA.

QCEBFC DISTRICT.

Lieut.-Colonel Molson Diyision. - Resignation of \mbulance Officer S. S. Bardsley is accepted with regret as from I1.7.P.

I DL\.

No. 1 DISTRICT.

Lieut. -Colonel E S Goss, ilLC., 1.M.S., to be District Surgeon 2I.+F /'lce Lieut.-Colonel tanger-Leathes whose resignation is accepted with regret. "

Simla Diyision.-G. Rego to be Diyisional Superintendent" on probation," 5.7.32; D. F. Michael, L.::-'I.s. .A., to be Di\ isional Surgeon.

Delhi Cadet ursing Division. - Mrs. H. Ma se\' to be Lady Cadet Superintendcnt, 1 I.;+ 32,; Miss E. r. Dass' to be Lad) Cadet Officer, 1-4-32; MISS K. D. H. Chand to be Lad\, Cadet Officer 11.+3 2 '0. 2 DI TRICT.

Calcutta (Indian) 'ursing Division.-D. K. P. Sen, L.:\LP., to be Divisional Surgeon. 1.6 F. MALTA.

.i\LUTA DISTRICT.

Corps Surgeon Professor A. Y. Bernard, O.B.E., M.D., to be District Officer-in-Charge. 22 8.F. NEW ZEALAND. CORPS.

Corps Officer U. Hitchon to be District Officer. 14. 6 .3 2 Auckland Corps. - Corps Officer C. \X'. Gooderham to be Corps Superintendent. 20.6.32.

Auckland Diyision.Taumaranui ursing Division.-E. H. Howard, M.D., to be Divisional Surgeon. 17 6.32.

Huntly Division.- \. A. MacFarlane, M.B., to be Divisional Surgeon 2.6.p.

Gisborne Cadet Nursing Division.-Mrs 11. H Gill to be Lady Cader Superintendcnt. 16.3.F.

CANTERBURY AND \'(!EST COAST DISTRICT. Lyttelton ursing Division.-C. H. Upham, M.R.C.S., to be Divisional Surgeon. 2.6 31.

Christchurch Railway Division.-J. P. McQuilken, .i\1.B., to be Divisional Surgeon. 4.2.F.

W ANGA."lUI DISTRICT.

District O fficer H. T. Harle on Reserve transferred to Actiye List. 25·6·P·

W'anganui Corps:-Lady Corps Officer M C. Day to be Lady Corps Supenntendent 19·5·32 1'lce Mrs. Fulton whose resignation is acccpted with regret.

7\Iorton Division.-S. R Penn to be Ambulance Officer" on probation." 21.4 32.

O TAGO DISTRICT.

Hillside Railway Division.-A. J. c. Hanan, M.B., to be Divisional Surgeon 13.6,32 vice D Iverach resigned.

Dunedin Loco. Railway Division.-Sergeant D. J. McFie to be Ambulance O fficer. 12 6.F.

WELLINGTON DISTRICT

Nelson D ivision.-R A Stedman to be Divisional Superintendent 9·5·32; D C. Low, M D , to be D ivis onal Surgeon, 9 '5'P: M as

"ice J E. S m ith, w h ose res ignat ion s acccpted w it h regrct.

'\'<Iell in gtOn Cadct N u rs ng D ivision.-J m h ulance Sister E. K lI ay to be L ady Ca d ct O fficer. 3°.5.32.

Welling o n East Cadct D ivision -M .K. L awson to be Ca d ct O fficer. 2l. 3· F·

apier-Port Ahuriri Cadct D ivisio n. -H. H. Barnett LB. to be D iv s ional Surgeon, 6.6 32; E. O Mc rthur' to be' Cadet Superintendent, 6.6. p.

C O il fi\L \ NDI G IN SO UTHER .\FR I CA. CAPE PROVINCE DISTRICT.

O bservatory Nursing D ivision.-G. J. Joubcrt, B.A., to bc D i\'isiona l 6.32 ice Dr Fuller, whose res ignation is acccptcd wlth regret.

1st Cape Town \ frican D ivision.-Acting Divisional Superintendent C. Long to be Divisional Superintendent, 28.5.32; Acting •-\mbulance Officer J. II. Jeffreys to be \mbulance Officer, 28·5·32·

RAIL\VAYS D[STRICT.

Salisbury Railway Division. - C. S Powell to be Di \·i -ion;.l Superintendent "on probation." 1.4.32.

The following formations and disbandments or Divisions have been sanctioned by the Chief Commissioncr :Darlinghurst Division, .S.W'. Di [rict, \ustralia, dishanded 27. 6.32.

Linwood Royer COut Di"ision, C. and \\ .c. District, 'e\\' Zealand, formed 27.7.F.

Kaiapori Di"ision, C. and \\.C. Disrricr, c\\" Zealand, formcd 3°·3·32· \huriri Raih\'a) Cadct Di"j ion, \\ elling-ron Disrricr, Ne\\ Zealand, formed 6.6. p. \firamar Cadct 'ur-ing Di\ ision, " 'e llington District, TC \\' Zcaland, formed 2+6.32. Beckenham Cadet 1 ursinI! Di\ ision. C. and \\ '.C. District, l\.e\\ Zeala'nd, formed 24.6.32.

Christchurch Diyision, C. and \, '.c. Districr, New Zealand, formcd 7.7.F.

Delh.i Cadet ursing Oi\ i8ion, No. Districr, India, formed 1 l.4· F. i\Iedlcal College Corps, o. 2 Disrrict, India, disbanded 18 F. No. Cusroms Di\'ision, '0. 2 District, India, disbanded 18.8. F. Shambazar Di\ision, o. 2 Di tricr, India, disbanded 1 .8. p. Portla nd Diyi ion,. .' \X Districr, formed 6.6. 32: 1Nasena '\[oslem DI\ lslOn, Transyaal District, outh Africa, formcd 3°,6,32,

OBlTU \RY.

The Chief Commissioncr regrets to rcport thc death of DiYisional Surgeon Dr. C. Kerr at Fremantle, \\ estcrn \u stra lia, on June 22 last. Dr. Kerr, who was also a Councillor of the CiC\, had becn Diyisional Surgeon of the Fremantle Railwav Didsion since its inception in 1925 and his death will be a grcat 10 s to the work of the B rigade i n Western \ustralia.

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APPOINTME TS, T, 1932.

The following appointments, promotions and new Dj,isions have been apprm ed by the Commissioner for Wales, and confirmed by the Ambulance Committec;ST"\FF OFFICER.

COL'NTY CENTRE.

Corps Superintendent Thomas Williams. 20.7.32. CORPS SUPERI TENDENT.

GLA1fORGAN COL'NTY CENTRE.

Corps Secretary Jonah Hones, Pontardawe and District Corps 2O·7·F·

CO RPS SECRETARIES.

CITY Of' CARDIFF CENTRE.

Corporal Edwin Walter Sanderson, Barry and D istrict Corps. 25·7·F·

Cd ., \\IOR(,AN COLNTY CJ.NTHL.

D ivisiona l Secretary William I laroid Suff, Ponlardawc and District Corps 20.7.32. CORPS

erN OF (.111\1)[['1' CENTRf.

Scrgeant Daniel L. Jones, Barry and District Corps. 25·7·F. CORP I PGCTOR OF TORES.

GL.\ \!ORGAN COUNTY CLNTRE. Di\'iional Supcrilltendent William \ rthur .'vtadge, Pontardawe and District Corps. 20.7.32.

DIVIS]O ,\L SURGLO

\BERDARE CENTRE.

Robcrt Il all i\loflit, L.R.c.P.I., L. \!.L.R.C.S.l., L.M., DuAl') 11 Aman 01\ ision 16.7'F. mVI 10 \L SUPERll\.TE Db1\T COL CEl'TRE.

Pri\'ate \rthur Limbrick, CaerphillY G.\X '. R. Dilision. 6.9.32

Ambulancc Officcr Charles Ilenry Smith, Onllwyn SC\ cn Sisrcrs DiVISion. 1.9 .32.

\mbulancc Officer Joseph !Jarris, POlltardawc DilislOn. 20.7.32.

C \DET SUPERI 'TE Dl-'. TS ( U\II"R \RY).

GI.\\lORG IN COL"iTY CF.;\.TRL. Privatc Gc:orge Lionel \\i'a tkins , Llanbradach Division. 1.9.32. Cadct Ofliccr lslwyn Jones, 01111",),n c\cn isrcrs Di\ ision. 1.9.32. , \[BUL I CE OrrrCER. GLA\!ORGAr-; COl'TY CL'TRL ergeant Islwyn Joncs, Onll\\)n clcn Sisters Dil ision 1.9.32. C\DET OFFICf·R. COl'TY CL'TRI. Ceidrych Thomas, On1l",yn Sc\cn istcrs])n isiol1. 1.9· p.

CORPS ERGf'. \ T-\[ \JOR. GL .\\fORG:l.N COL" TY CL TR!. Sergeant Richard Elfed \lorgan, Ponratdawc Di\ isiol1, POl1tar<.iawc and Dislrict orps. 2O.7.F. DI\ ISfON Rl :G ' Tl: REO. CI"iTRf. 1\ur ing Di\ i5ion, Bndgen d and District Corps. 10.6.32. C \DET DI\ ' ] REG]TLRLD.

BRH.I,':-"O( f..SHIRF CI'TRF. Ccfn Coed Cadct \mbulancc Di\·ision. 5· .F. COL "iTY C "i'TRr:.

Blacn/ian.v Cadcr -\mbulancc Di\ision, Bridgend and Di trict Corps. 9.7.3 2 Brynamman Cadet \mbulance Di \ Isiol1, Pomardawc and District Corps. 31.8.32.

Llynfell Cadet \mbulancc Di\isi on, Pontarda\\'c and Dist rict Corps. 3°·7·32· Great \,\IC ·tern C01ltcry Cadet l\.ufsin g 01\ isiol1, Pomypridd Corps. 30 8·P·

GENERA L I NTER EST .

\'.lBl'L ANE \'VORK AT 1 HE ROLU TAT 10"';-AL EI.TEDDFOD.

Port Talbot has always been regarded as a stronghold in ambulance work, and thi fact was brought home to many thousands of visitors to the Royal 'adonal Eisteddfod held there during the .Arst week of \ugu r. The First Aid tation was a model of cleanline, sand efficiency in ambulance eguipment. Distinc-ive in appearance, the little black and white painted hut \Va , easily di cernable from any I art of the spacious grounds by the flags of the Order proudl) flown from the four corner ; and the motto Pro ( tili/,1!e / /OJ)J:!lIIIJJ inscribed 0"er the entrance wa never more practically applied than within i ts where the uniformed members of the were 1n con tant attendance to deal the accidents and emergencies arising. Over two hundred cases were dealt with, the more erious receiving attention from D r . R T. \\,'illiams, Dr. D. 1L Isaac, Dr. LIord, and D r. D II. Llewellyn There was a number of distin'guished visitors to the station including the Right Hon. the Earl of P lymouth, p.e, the Hon. John 11. Bruce (Bonorar) D irector of Ambulance for the Eisteddfod), and the Hon. Mrs. Bruce, the Right Hon. David Lloyd George, 0.;\1., M. P ., Sir \X i ll iam Jenkins, and a number of others less i n timate l y associated with the Ambulance movement, 2. 75

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but all equally impressed by the completeness of the provisions made and the smartness of the personnel, who were drawn from the Taibach and P ort Talbot, Cefn Cribb,vr, Cwmavon, Bryn, Glyncorrwg, and Duffryn Rhondda Ambulance Divisions; the Taibach and Port Talbot, Kenfig Hill, Cwmavon and Bryn Nursing; the Taibach and Port Talbot, Kenfig Hill, Cwmavon, Bryn and Cefn Cribbwr Cadet Ambulance, and the Taibach and Port Talbot, Cwmavon and Kenfig Hill Cadet ursing Units. This duty was carried out entirely voluntarily, the members finding their own travelling expenses to and from the Eisteddfod; and Staff Officer D. Thomas, Corps Superi.ntendent E. A. Howe, and Corps Secretary D. Pu gh were In charge of the arrangements for two days each, while the Honorary Secretary of the Eisteddfod Ambulance Committee, Corps Officer A Poole, was in constant attendance throughout the week, from 9 a.m. to I. I 5 p.m . daily.

A complete list of the markings in the various competitions, which were a successful feature of the programme for the first two days of the Eisteddfod, has been supplied by 111'. Poole; and it is regretted that space will not permit

the insertion of more than the actual results, as under: LADY LEWIS CUP OF THE PRIORY FOR WALES, open to Teams of Men -Ist, Brynmawr Police; 2nd, Monmouthshire Police; 3rd, Duffryn Amman.

,LADY BUTE CUP OF THE PRIORY FOR WALES, open to Teams of Women.-Ist, Brynhyfryd; 2nd, Taibach and Port Talbot; 3rd, Kenfig Hill.

THE "TREVETHIN" SHIELD, for Teams of :Men in \X'ales and Monmouthshire.-Ist, "C" Division, Glamorgan Police; 2nd, Llanelly Town; 3fd, Ffaldau Institute and Garw.

THE "SILURIAN" SHIELD, for Teams of Women in \X'ale s and Monmouthshire.-Ist, Brynhyfryd; 2nd Kenfig Hill; 3rd, Llanelly.

THE" ISCA " SHIELD, open to Teams of Boys in \X'ales and Monmouthshire.-Ist, Tylorstown; 2nd, Pentremawr Colliery; 3rd, T reharris.

Tm;: " GWENT" SHIELD, open to Teams of Girls in Wales and Monmouthshire.-Ist, Llanelly; 2nd, Kenfig HiJl; 3rd, a tie between Cwmaman, and Taibach and Port Talbot.

The presentation of trophies and prizes was carried out by the Hon. John H. Bruce, Lady Lewis, O.B .E. , Sir

William Jenkins, ./\I.P., Lord and Lady Dunraven, and Lord and Lady Pollington, all of whom spoke in terms of appreciation, not only of the high standard of efficiency shown by the competitors, but also of the splendid manner in which the Ambulance Section had been organised. CENTRE R EPORTS. DE BIGHSHIRE CENTRE.

Thursday, August I I, was a red letter day in the history of the Chirk Division, which has maintained an active and creditable record since its registration in 1904; and a smaJ;t parade, which included members of the \X'rexham and Rhos Divisions, formed up at the Drill Hall, Chirk, for inspection on the occasion of the first visit of the Hon. John Bruce as Commissioner for \X ales. 11r. Bruce, who complimented the Divisions on their smart appearance, was accompanied by the Centre Commissioner, Dr. C. E. Salt, Mr. G. T. Guest, Chief Constable for Denbighshire, Mrs. Guest, and Staff Officer D. Jones; and the parade was in charge of the following Officers: Superintendent P. R. Kent and Ambulance Officer i\. Trueblood, \X'rexham; Ambulance Officer \X B. Jones, Rhos, and Ambulance Officer G. Higginson, Chirk.

After examining the Wrexham motor ambulance, the maintenance of which, under the direction of the Chief Constable, is a particularly valuable part of the service of the \\ ' rexham Division, the Commissioner for addressed the company in the Drill Hall, where Dr. alt presided. In his opening remarks, the Chairman said the visit of the Ambulance Chief gave great satisfaction to the units, and they were grateful to him for making the journey. Mr. Bruce outlined the progress of the l \mbulance movement, particularly in South \'X 'ales ; and, after referring in terms of praise and appreciation of past services, he pointed out certain directions in which they .might still advance, specially mentioning the desirabilitv of establishing Cadet units.

CARDIGANSHIRE

CE 'T RE.

The Hon. John Bruce took his first opportunity of meeting the Aberystwyth Division during his tour of North during August; and on Tuesday, j\ugust 23, the members assembled at the Divisional Headquarters for inspection by the Commissioner for \V'ales.

Colonel G. Fossett Roberts, J.p., the President of this unit, which is the first to be registered in the county, afterwards presided at a meeting held in the English \X'esleyan Schoolroom, at which Mr. Bruce addressed the members, congratulating them on the excellent work carried out during the season, and stressing the desirability of augmenting the Brigade by training Cadets ready to join the senior ranks. Chief Constable teven.r ones, in seconding a vote of thank to 11r. Bruce, paid tribute to the splendid way in which the calls for the \mbulancc (un by the Aberystwyth Division were being met; and said there was not an occasion when the car had not turned out within five minutes after receiving a call.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CE TRE.

AMBULANCE CAlIIPS AT MARGA\,f.-A large number of nursing and cadet members in Cwmavon benefited during the month of August by the kindness of Captain and 1\1 rs. Talbot Fletcher in allowing the units to camp at Margam Parle

The Officers and Members of the Cwmavon ur"ing Division, about twenty in number, spent a very enjoyable week; and the Cwmavon Boy Cadets followed on the 20th for a similar period. The Port Talbot Nursing Division, with Lady Superintendent F. Jones in charge, camped on

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BARGOED ME.:-lBER's TE T.-Private W J. Jones, of the Bargoed and District Divisi on, was confronted with a practical test on August 2, when, on returning from a competition, he was called upon to render first aid to a man of 65 who had taken liniment. After administering an emetic, followed by olive oil, the patient sufficiently recovered to be able to thank Mr. Jones for his timely aid, the efficiency of which was specially commented upon by D r. L. E. Jones on his subsequent arrival.

I SPECTION BY DE PUTY CmmI SIO ER.-ln command of Sub-Commissioner Captain A Seaton, the Divi sions in the Pontypridd Sub-District assembled at the Drill Hall, Treforest, on Saturday, July 23, for annual inspection by the Deputy Commissioner for \'\ 'a'les, 'Mr. A. G. E. J. Fudge; Lady Lewis, O.B.E. (Lady Superintendent for \"V'ales) inspecting the nurses. The parade was complimented upon its smart appearance and demonstrations of efficiency; and a pleasing feature of the proceedings was the presentation of a Service Medal Bar to Corps Superintendent R. Hewer to mark the completion of twenty years' efficient service in the Brigade.

LLANGEI lOR DIVISIONS E TERPRlSE.-Eight teams entered the competition held at the Ambulance Hall, Pontycymmer (kindly lent by the Ffaldau Institute and Garw Division) on July 30 for the Dunraven Cup and monetary prizes, organised by the Llangeinor Divi sion, which is making sustained efforts to raise funds for the provision of a suitable headquarters, the present lack of accommodation being a serious handicap to progress.

Corps Surgeon Dr. E. J. \X/illiams set a case of opium poisoning accompanied by a fractured limb, which called for keen discrimination in the employment of the correct treatment. On the whole, he was satisfied with the work, and particularly pleased with some of the teams. CC!rp Inspector of Stores W. J. Bryant assisted in the adjudication ; and the cup was won by the Kenfig Hill A team, who received it at the hands of Mrs. (Dr.) Williams. The Division was pleased to have present Mr. Ted Williams, M.P , and Mr. Shad. \"Xi'illiams, their Pr esident, both of whom addressed the competitors in terms of praise and

MONMOUTHSHIRE CE TRE.

IN-SPECTION AT TALYWAIN.-The Deput y Commissioner for \Xlales, Mr A. G E. J. Fudge, recently conducted the Annual Inspection of the A von Llwyd and Pontypool and D istrict Corps of the Brigade at the Recreation Ground, Talywain, where an excellent parade was assembled, and exhibitions of first aid, foot and hand drill were watche/d by a large number of spectators. Music was supplied by the Varteg Silver Band, and the 'Senior officers present included Staff Officer G. H. elms, Corps Supts. F. elms, G. F. Tuckwell, Corps Secretary S. H Mogford, Corps Treasurer J. Rickard, Corps Inspector of Stores 1. E, Tibbs, Corps Sergeant-Majors A. Powell and P. Pritchard, h1POSING CHURCH PARADE.-St. Mary's Church was crowded to its utmost capacity on the occasion of the annual Church Parade of the Pontypool and District Corps. Assembling in the Town Hall Square, the procession,

which was joined by the chairman, members and officers of the Usk Urban District Council, was led by the Battalion hand of the z.nd Monmouth hire Regiment, which accompanied the singing of the ational Anthem and the hymns. The Bishop of Monmouth preached an appropriate and inspiring sermon.

The Commissioner for Monmouthshire, Colonel Sir Joseph Bradney, C.B., T.D., D.L, who was accompanied by Lady Bradney and Lord Ra glan, afterwards addressed the parade, and thanked the member for attending in such lar ge numbers.

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

The Annual Inspection of the Tall Valley and Dowlai s Corps brought a record gathering of Brigade members to the Recreation Ground, Bedlinog.

The Inspecting Officer was the Commissioner for \Vales, accompanied by the Hon. Mrs. John Bruce, who received from Mi s Canton, on behalf of the Centre, a lovely bouquet. In addressing the parade, the I {on. John Bruce said that it afforded him great pleasure to be in attendance that day; and from the thirty different Corps he had inspected on Saturday afternoons, he singled out those in the I\Ierthyr Centre for their martness and efficiency On behalf of the D owlais Corps, he desired to thank Dr. \'( T D. Jenkins, J.P., for the excellent trophy he had presented for competition amongst teams in the Dowlais Corps, and presented the Insignia of a Serving Brother to Divisional Supt. WI. J. forris, ervice Medals and Bars, and \'\'arrantq of Appointment in the Brigade.

ABERDARE

In presenting ervice Medals and other awards at the Annual Distribution organised by the Cwmaman Divisions at the Public Hall, Cwmaman, on aturday, \ugust 6, the Hon. John Bruce paid tribu te to the outstanding wor k ef the Cwmaman units. The first Ambulance Class was held in the village forty-two years ago, and it was estimated that over 3,000 persons had since passed the Order's examinations. The future of the Brigade in Cwmaman is assured, as the Ambulance unit of 23 have a Cadet Di,i5ion of 2 boys trained ready to supplement the senior ranks, and the ursing Division has similarly raised a junior unit of 24 girls.

1 E\'(T BRIEF,

Mr. C. T. Hurry Riches, Sub-Commissioner of the Caerphilly ub-District, is the first official of the G.W'.R. Company to gain the Company's gold medal for fifteen years' first aid efficiency. *

Camp duty for various organisations forms an appreciable part of the work of the Cardiff units during the pa t month, and a report received from the Cardiff City Division gives details of the treatment of no less than 57 cases by Pr ivate \'\1. J. I Iarker whilst in charge of the Ambulance Tent at the Toc 11. Boys' Camp at Porthcawl.

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Eight teams competed for the " J Iearst" Cup at the Vale of Glamorgan Show at Cowbridge on September 7, where the ambulance work was undertaken, as usual, by the Prior y; and the Ferndale Divi sion is very proud of its success on this occasion. Recently this team secured the trophy at the compet.ition held in connection with the Miskin Flower Show, when Sir Rhys \Villi ams, in making the presentation, complimented them on their devotion to studies on behalf of others.

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CONTENT

Editorial Reviews

Brigade

The Hospitallers Club

Interesting Case Reports

Questions and Answers

Some Thoughts on Re-examinations

Police Competitions

First Aid by Police

Cadet News

Brigade Appointments

Brigade Overseas

Priory for Wales

CHA CERY OF THE ORDER, ST. JOHN'S GATE, LONDON, E.C.

November, 1932

Too IvfANY COO KS

We have received literature from a new association, together with a request that we will insert "full copy" in this Journal.

We are informed that the objects of the new association are ;-

1. To carryon propaganda for the compulsory First Aid equipment of all motor vehicles.

2. To encourage the wider knowledge of first aid.

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3. To secure the development and organisation of First Aid services throughout the country, and to deal with road motor accidents.

-+. To advise and co-operate in whate\-er manner is possible in all matters relating to motor accidents.

On another page we are informed that: "While other associations, such as the National Safety First Association, and the Pedestrians' are devoted to most valuable work in the cause of prevention of accidents, no other organisation exiJ-ts at present for the purposes aimed at by this Association."

We submit, respectfully, that there is an organisation known as the St. John Ambulance As ociation which has been trying, for over fifty years (and, we with some little success) to "encourage the wider knowledge of First Aid " and which, during that time, has issued some two millioll certiftcatn ; that there is an organisation known as the St. John .J. \mbulance Brigade which exists, amongst other things, for the purposes laid down in object 3 of the new association, and we would suggest that the heads of departments of these organisations might be considered adequate for object -+ !

\"Xi'e are also informed that: "The primary object is to see that First Aid is available instanth-, and this can be assured by every ffiewor vehicle -carrying a simple but efficient outfit."

Call it! We sincerely hope that if eyer \\' e become a road casualty we shall be dealt with by a tra illed First Aider, rather than by some well-intentioned individual \\'ho, possessed of the most efficient outfit, does not know how to use it, or \-vho has no opportunities for the practice of First Aid as t. John people understand it.

\Y/e take this opportunity of bringing to the notice of those concerned the following pertinent points ;The \\' aste of philanthropic energy in this country from overlapping is much greater than is aenerally realised by the public. To quote only one example.

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Four years ago there were sixteen different organisations dealing with mothers and children. These have now been brought together under the National Council of Maternity and Child \Velfare and the former waste eliminated.

The present proposal, embodying as it does the interests of the injured in motor accidents, the financial burden on hospitals resulting therefrom, the heavy calls on the arnbulances and medical services, the brin ging of pressure on the Ministry of Transport to ensure the carrying of First Aid equipment and supposedly, though not mentioned, the training of the conductors on charabancs in First Aid, are matter which are already being dealt with by various powerful organisations as follows :-

The interests of the injured come under two headings, the First Aid rendered to him on the occasion of his accident which is being dealt with by the Order of St. John, the British Red Cross Society, the A.A. and R.A.C. Scouts, and the St. Andrews Ambulance Association, not forgetting the Home Service Ambulance Committees, which control a large number of cars. The above are all intensifying their activities in this direction.

The second point is covered by the compulsory insurance of the motorist and those he injures through the third party risks.

The burden on the hospitals is a matter that is being very fully considered both by the voluntary hospitals and by the insurance companies, and it is hoped that legislation will shortly be introduced to place this matter on a footing fair to both. It is thought that by omitting the word "negligence" as the basis of a claim that most of the difficulties will be removed. This alteration in legislation has already been introduced in America.

As regards the carrying of First Aid material on all motor vehicles, it is agreed that this is desirable, but what is more important is the training of the people of this country individually in the knowledge of First Aid, as the injured person has a far better chance of ultimate recovery when treated by a First Aider even with improvised material, rather than by a totally ignorant person with a First Aid haversack.

The Ministry of Transport has warned the charabanc companies that in the near future their charabancs may have to be equipped with a First Aid outfit, and that the conductors may have to hold First Aid certificates.

Many 'bus companies are already complying with the suggested legislation without waiting for it to become law.

As regards the ambulances, their numbers are steadily increasing. In the larger towns the ambulance service for accidents is organised by the Town Council itself. In the country there are many organisations which maintain ambulances. The Order of St. John maintains about z 50, and the County Constabulary have the authority of Government for giving material grants for the purchase of

ambulances where the Chief Constable considers that the present arrangements on sections of the roads in his country are inadequate.

I.t will .thus be seen nearly a ll the objects for v.:hich th!s new. organISatiOn seeks to provide are eIther beIng carned out, or efforts are beino- made through Parliament or other channels to that they are introduced by the proper authorities at the earliest possible date.

Review.

By the DEA OF BOCKI G, Chaplain of the Order.

The Seals of the Order of St. john of Jeri/salem. By Colonel E. J. King, C.M.G., A.D.C., etc. 144 pp. with zz plates. Published by Iethuen and Co. Edition limited to 400 copies.

This book is the fruit of a work which for lonohas badly needed doing. Colonel' King has no; done it admirably and adequately, with a profitable use of all the knowledge which is at present available. He is honest enough to admit at the outset that the Italian, Spanish and German seals of the Order are not sufficiently and expresses a hope that In some future editlOn this may be rectified. After reading book from cover to cover, I 'wholeheartedly endorse the aspiration, and I hope Colonel King will be spared to supply the omissions, which at the moment are inevitable.

The book itself is delightfully printed, illustrated 9 and bound. Anything less than perfection of form would be unworthy of the Order.

That is important, but it is more important still that the matter within the book should be worthy of the Order, and the reader need fear no disappointment here.

aturally, in attempting to review, the first question I propose to myself is how in the world did Colonel King find time or opportunity to make the study at all, when I remember the labour which his recent History of the Knights 110 pitallers in the Holy Land must have entailed.

Colonel King happily answers my question in his Preface. "It was necessary," he says, " to investigate the seals of the Order of St. John, among the oldest and most interesting of its relics."

This rather naive statement is perhaps the best possible recommendation of the book to all those who really understand.

A seal, like a coin, has an historic significance, which an expert can interpret and from it reveal the religion, the custom, the character and much else of its user.

The Venerable Order issued many coins, at least from the beginning of the fourteenth century and possibly even earlier, until the incredible and discreditable surrender of Malta to Napoleon.

But a seal is a very individual thing. The coin by its wide circulation soon becomes impersonal. A

seal is affixed to a document by him, who has a right to it and is the sign manual of his personal sincerity.

The seals of the Order, therefore, have a sentimental value in the very highest meaning of the word; almost sacramental. They were actually touched by the finger of the Grand Master or other high Official of the Order. Even the dryas dust historian is conscious of a living link with a splendid past, when he reverently approaches this sacrosanct matter.

A full record of the seals is the continuous story of the very heart of the Order. 0 one who belongs to the Order, and no one who has the remotest interest in the Order, will fail to follow Colonel King in his full and accurate account; or, if he does, he simply lacks imagination and ought to be very sorry for himself.

True, much of the telling must be technical, but that does not rob it of inspiration. A catalogue of seeds is thrilling to a man who loves a garden and a catalogue of 1eccano outfits to a proper boy. I confess I grow red hot with the details of description. Only olonel King is not content to be technical. He begins his investigation with an introduction upon seals in general, which ought to enlighten the most ignorant of their value.

If I have any criticism at all to make, it is just here. I wish he had been a little more explanatory. For myself I am entirely content, but I am not quite sure that the ordinary run of men will be satisfied I can pay him no higher tribute than to wish he had written more than he actually has.

After his account of seals in general, he proceeds to the seals of the Order in particular.

He has a thousand years to cover, and his lucid descriptions are made the clearer by such excellent illustrations, that he who runs may easily read. brings. the whole up to date by describing and lllustratlOg the seal ot to-day as well as that of the Priory of Wales.

seal of the Soycreign Order I can only say that It 1S not unworthy of its illustrious predecessors.

For those who understand heraldry it tells the story of how the Order stands to-day as the seals of the Grand Masters tell the story of past centuries.

, To tell honest truth, most of us know mighty little about It, and so we are the more o-rateful to Colonel King for his outstanding book. b

The 400 possessors of the book will count themselves fortunate and the rest must take their chance.

Among them there will be some even luckier, who have the privilege of the friendship or acquaintance of Henry Walter Fincham, Knight of Grace, and assistant librarian of the Order.

They will appreciate the appropriateness of the dedication. 0 one in the wide world has a fuller knowledge of the Order, and no one has the same skill to reproduce in plastic or other material those rarities which fill up the gaps in that wonderful collection: treasured at St. John'S Gateway, which our honoured confrere, lIenry Fincham is the fortunate custodian.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade News.

DISTRICT ORDERS.

OFFICERS' ANNUAL A. l"1D DAKcE.

The Commissioner wishes to remind all officers that the Officers' Annual Dinner and Dance will take place on Saturday, December 3 next, at the Hotel Great Central, Marylebone. The ub-Prior of the Order, MajorGeneral the Earl of Scarbrough, K.G., has graciously accepted the invitation of the District to be present. The Commissioner hopes that there will be a large attendance of officers to support him in receiving such a distinguished guest.

Tickets, price IS. 6d. each, are obtainable from the District Treasurer, Capt. L. L. Franks, at District Headquarters, to whom applicatlOns should be made as early as possible.

FLAG DAYS.

The Commissioner is pleased to inform Divisions that the total net nroceeds of the two Flag Days, held on the north and sVULh side of the Thames respecti\Tely, was £ ,499 I8s. 7d

He would remind Divisions who have not forwarded a ubscription that he expects a to District funds from every Division who held a Flag Day in 1932, in lieu of the 15 per cent. that he is entitled to claim according to Brigade Regulations, see page r6, para. 80. orne Divisions have already forwarded their donations, and the Commissioner hoped that the other Divisions will give the matter their immeruate attention.

OFFICERS'

The Commissioner will be glad if those officers who have not yet paid their annual subscription for 1932 will be good enough to give the matter their early attemion. Cheques should be made payable and forwarded to the District Treasurer at District Headquarters.

EASTER:: AREA.

Owing to the promotion of County urgeon Captain F. E. Bendi , applications for re-examinations should now be made on form l\;.B.R. to County urgeon Lieut.-Col. Hamilton, I.e., at la, Ridgeway, CI A. BROOKS, M.D., Lieut.-Colonel, Commissioner.

O. DISTRICT.

DAGENHJUI DIVISION.

During eptember two week-end Cadet Camps \vere held, both at Bowers Farm, Ha,>ering-atte-Bo\\-er, The former was in conjunction ';nth the Camping Club of G.B. & 1., of which the Divi ion i a member. 'upt. E. Howard and Cadet Officer H. l\lulligan attended both camps. A goodly number of Cadets were pre,ent and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

On eptember 29 the second ,Annual Competition for the Dagenham Inter-School Cadet First \id Trophy

was held, Supt. J. R. B. Andrews kindly judging. Three schools entered teams, which 'were placed as follows ;-

I. Green Lane.

2. Alibon Road.

3. Hunter Hall Road.

The test on the whole was well carried out, although more attention is required to detail, and the Cadets have not yet learned to visualise non-existent injuries and " act" their parts.

TOTTENHAl\I AND EDMONTON DIVISION.

The Division comprises 48 officers and men.

It is to be regretted that some of the pioneers of this Division have found it necessary to retire. First aid work is a long and deep study, and the practical experience of the oldest members is very useful and helpful at all times.

The Division is carrying out good work. During 193 I 1,571 public duties attended; 695 accident case treated. Motor Ambulance Patrol on the arterial roads. The duties were performed at various parks and open spaces, local cinemas, Scouts and police sports, local firms' sports grounds and outings, London outside local area, church parades.

The "First Aid Post," situated on the Edmonton Recreation Ground, Cambridge Arterial Road, is a wellconstructed hut, nicely and neatly fitted up and greatly improved by the recent installation of electric light.

The present year opened up with serious financial clifficulties, as the 1931 Flag Day ,was a complete failure but that obstaele was overcome and ways and means had to be found to supplement the Treasury. A member had a brain wave, and a " Mile of Pennies ' was started. At present we need about five-sixths of a mile to complete. One might say that under the existing circumstances one-sixth of a mile is not too bad.

Once a month during the winter the Division hold a public dance at Tottenham Town Hall. A feature is made of what the modern jazz fans term "Old-time Dances," and the hall is always crowded. These monthly dances have become a feature in the social events of the town, and prove a good source of income.

Early last spring the Division formed into Sections A, B, C, D, each section representing a district comprising members residing within the area, the idea being that the Senior Officer or man can keep in touch with individual members.

One of the outstanding features in which each section took part was a competition for a shield. Team work demonstrations were carried out, and the final tests gave the highest points to Section B, who won the shield and are entitled to hold it for one year.

Another notable day was a Field Day at the Alexandra Palace, London, N., when the officers, nurses and men of the orthern Area paraded under the command of the Assistant Commissioner, Captain White Knox, M. c., M.B.

What a day; about 99 deg. in the shade, not a cloud. The surrounding glades across the meadow, where the scene of action took place, were a picture, and we had the privilege of scanning it. The patients were very patient and considerate, while platoon and marching drill was carried out. Then came exciting moments. At the sound of the whistle we headed, fully equipped, towards those shady glades and found patients, all stretcher cases.

One wonders what was at the back of the mind of a dapper little corporal who wore the 1914 Star ribbon upon his chest, when, seeing a patient requiring help, and no .286

stretcher being available, dashed across the meadow with a deck chair, and with the aid of three other men treated his patient and brought him safely back to the base.

No. 107 (YORK ROAD, L.N.E.R.) DIVISION, S.J.A.B.

The Divisional competitions were held at Sebright Hall, Ensbury Park, on Saturday, October 8.

The Division had been fortunate enough to be presented with three trophies-the "Robbins" Challenge Shield, the " Mailer" Challenge Cup, and the " Massa" Challenge Cup.

Dr. WI. Mailer, Divisional Surgeon, o. 13 (King's Cross, G. .R.) Division, acted as judge for the team tests, and Dr. \Y/. A. Mailer for the individual tests. Divisional Superintendent W. Roust awarded marks for uniforms.

The results were ;Team Test.

1. Team o. 2 King's Cross Goods. 390i marks.

2. Team o. I King's Cross Passenger and Receiving Offices. 34 1 marks.

Total possible, 466.

Senior 11/cJJJbers.

1. Corporal C. W I \"'{ aygood, 54 marks.

2. Private R. Oscathorp, 53! marks.

3· Private G. Packe, 49i marks.

4. Pri'\-ate H. S. Barnes, 47i marks.

Total possible, 61.

(As Corporal \V'aygood had requested that he be handicapped to the extent of 10 per cent. of his marks, the cup was awarded to Private Oscathorp.)

Jullior 111elllbers.

1. Private \Y/. T. Rolls, 37 marks.

2. Private S. T. ash, 35 i marks. Total possible, 60.

• The competition was witnessed by about 100 people After the tests, 1fr. G. B. Iassa took the chair, and introduced Robinia, Viscountess 1fountgarret, O.B.E., Dame of Justice of the Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem, who had graciously consented to present the trophies, and to whom a handsome bouquet of rose s was then handed.

Dr. \YJ. and Dr. \Y./. A. Mailer both spoke of the excellency of the work of the competitors as a whole, and Divisional Superintendent W. Roust said that he had had difficulty in finding where to deduct marks. AU the judges gave helpful advice to those who had competed. Divisional Superintendent H. H. Dye said that he would like to propose a hearty vote of thanks to the donors of the trophie s for their generosity, and to the judges for their ungrudging services, to which Mr. Robbins suitably responded.

0. 2 DISTRICT.

BLACKWATER, IIANT S.

The annual presentation of awards took place at the \"Y/hite Hart, Blackwater, at a smoking concert presided over by Corps Superintendent C. Pearson, supported by all the Corps officers of the Aldershot Corps, members and officers of Divisions in the neighbourhood, Fleet, Camberley, Bagshot, Farnborough, Aldershot and Reading.

The object of the concert was an endeavour to get recruits for the Ambulance movement, and an earnest appeal was made by the Chairman and Corps Officer W. Sherrin (S.B.) and hoped those present who were not in the movement would come inside.

Lady Peters, A.R.R.C., Assistant County Controller,

Surrey, accompanied by Sir Bryan, made the presentation; she stated it was a pleasure to come amongst ambulance friends.

The concert was first class and the gathering broke up at 10 p.m. after an enjoyable evening, and hearty thanks to all for attending. The artists were Cree, Will Adams, Bob Birckett, Ambulance Officer A. White (Cambedey) and others.

SOUTHAMPTON.

success attended an Ambulance Sunday celebratJ.on w Southampton on October 2. The effort, which was the first of its kind, and which it is hoped to make an annual event,. was arranged by a committee comprised of representatIves of the St. John Ambulance Association (in.eluding the Southern Railway, Southampton Fire Bngade, Borough Police, Corporation Tramways, Hants an? Dorset Company, etc.), the St. John Ambulance .Bnush Red Cross Society, and other organisatlOns WhIch have ambulance workers on their staffs.

1fr. Edgar Uzzell (chairman of the Southampton Docks Ambulance Centre) was chairman of the organising

committee, the secretary of which was Mr. Robert Gillingham (an hon. serving brother) and secretary of the Redbridge Centre, Southern Railway).

The meeting opened with the singing of " Lord of all being," and the devotions were led by the Rural Dean, who also read the Lesson.

In introducing the speaker (the Archdeacon of the Isle <:>f '\ ight), C.-Lieut.-Colonel Pittard acknowledged the I?ndness of the Brotherhood in making the celebration pOSSIble, and expressed the hope that the event might become an annual one.

No. 3 DISTRICT. BEDWORTH.

"Something ventured, something done," was the motto of Superintendent H. \Veston and Mr. David Gee (hon. treasurer), who set out in November, 1929, to give to Bedworth an Ambulance and ursing Division, and on Saturday, October 1, 1932, their efforts were celebrated at a social evening held in the couts' Headquarters of Bedworth.

A very pleasant ceremony began with a tea at 6 p.m., at which a large gathering was present.

Alderman W. Johnson took the chair, supported by Mr. Maurice Armson (Clerk to the Bedworth Urban District Officer (Secretary) H. H. Wl1kws, Superintendent H. Weston, Lady Superintendent F. Carding and Lady Ambulance Officer L. Jacques (Bedworth Nursing Division), Superintendent Ashby Randle (Griff Colliery Division), Mesdames J. Downing, A. Holmes, Miss Holmes, H. Weston, Mr. and Mrs. D. Gee, Mr. W. J. Moore (Scoutmaster) and Mrs. Moore. Letters of apology were read from Councillor E. (chairman of Bedworth U.D. Council), Dr. LlOnel E. Oaton, Dr. L. E. Price, D. S. Robinson, and Mr. WI. H. Alexander.

Alderman Johnson in his remarks cono-ratulated them on having achieved the object of forming the first Ambulance and ursing Divisions in our town. The organisations would be an asset to the town and district. He was their services were being appreciated, and he hoped w the near future to see them with their own headq uarters.

Encouraging speeches were given by Mr. Maurice

Armson and uperintendent Ashby Randle. Fourteen Home ursing certificates were presented t o successful nurses.

A social and dance concluded a very happy and memorable occasion.

.i.\IALVERK.

If the orders issued by Divisional uperintendent G. G. Lewis (Malvern), announcing SunJay's Field Day of the ?t. John B,r,iga?e, had given the public an Inkhng that a thriller, a strong comedy element, was to be staged at the G.\'\ .R. tation, Malvern the presence of a strong body of police would have been necessary to keep the crmvds back, althou o- h the weather was by no mean genial. But !be notice publi hed in the Press was couched in severe official language-" officer, T.C.O.'s and men must attend this parade, and are asked to as.work will commence at 3 p m " The ayerage wdiVldual shies at mention of " work" o n a Sunday not so 0e members of the t John Ambulance Bngade, who gIve their leisure in un selfi s h service.

The Malvern Division paraded under A.O. Bond,

HASLl GDE CORPS, o. IV (LA.l\;CASHIRE) DISTRICT.

and the Malvern Wells Section under Hon. Sergeant G. Seale. Worcester Di vision was under Superintendent WI. T. B. Tuell and A.O. F. Dance. Dr. F. L. Newton (Divisional Surgeon for Malvern) welcomed the visitors, among whom were Mr. F. F. Le Souef-Simpson, of Peter's Court, Barnt Green (Assistant Commissioner for :"Xi'orcestershire), Capt. Frank Somers (Corps SuperNorth \X'orcestershire), and Divisional Superlntendent Fulloway (Droitwich). Dr. Fairne Clarke (Malvern \\7ells) and Dr. Mills (W orcester) were present, and watched the operations closely. Comments were until tea-time. Divisional Superintendent G. G. LeWIS (Malvern), who was not in uniform, arrived on the parade ground with Dr. Tewton.

Dr. informed the men that a " message" had been a Superintendent, stating that he reqwred aSSIstance in dealino- with a number of casualties resulting from a brawl on cc onesuch Farm," half a mile away.

Off went the ambulance men, but at the gate of the " farm." an obstacle in the person of a 10q,uacIOus lfidiYldual dark glasses, and puffing funousl), at a pIpe. His ruddy countenance was frino-ed by. a lu::,uriant. crop whiskers. This hairy tunst, With an lfiexhaustlble topic for conversation in the recent strange happenings in the isolated hamlet of 1-1angold-cum-Wurzel, saw no reason for hurry. "Be ye come to see them blokes that's up yonder? " said he, leaning over the gate The ambulance men were nonplussed; they were eager to render .first aid to the injured, but the way was blocked by a farmer who evidently thought that the errand upon which they had come could be executed any old time. "I got some cider up at the farm," drawled the bearded keeper of the gate; "come up and have a drink." A parley failed to move him. when his offer of hospitality was declined, for the men lfi uniform had pressing business in hand, he became angry. The gate had to be forced; the farmer was hustled away by two muscular" trespassers"; and the " black and white" brigade, with stretcher-men on the run, hastened to the scene of the brawl. But the " employer" of the hop-pickers was not done with-again and again he intervened.

The parade strength of the Malvern Di vision was 16, Malvern Wells Section I 6, Worcester Division 2 5. Divisional Superintendent G. G. Lewis, who undertook the role of the garrulous and obstructive farmer, must be congratulated on the manner of his impersonation, and the help of those who consented to act as casualties should also be acknowledged. The men who paraded spent an instructive afternoon.

After tea, Mr. F. F. Le Souef-Simpson (Assistant Commissioner for Worcestershire) addressed the assembled Di visions, and said he was very pleased with the drill and the subsequent operations. He stated that he had never seen anything of that character staged so successfully before.

Dr. ewton, who spoke also on behalf of Dr. Fairlie Clarke and Dr. Mills, said the .first aid work was carried out exceedingly well.

o. 4 (LA CASHIRE) DISTRICT.

LYTHAM ST. ANNES

Superintendent George Copley was the recipient of several tokens of esteem and goodwill at a joint meeting of the St. Annes Ambulance and Nursing Divi sions, and 288

the Lytham Ambulance Division, held at the Headquarters, St. Annes, Friday evening, September 23·

Lady Superintendent, Miss Smith, presided, and Divisional Surgeon McKenzie, 1.D., on behalf of the St. Annes Ambulance Divi sion, after reviewing the progress of the Division under the capable leadership of Mr. Copley, asked him to accept a silver teapot, suitably inscribed, with their best wishes, on his leaving the district for Halifa..'C, Yorks.

Superintendent Clarke, of the Lytham Ambulance Division, conveyed the greetings of his Lytham colleagues and presented a table barometer, while from the members of the St. Annes ursing Division the Lady Superintendent asked him to accept a chiming clock as a reminder of a very happy association and an appreciation of the practical assistance he had always afforded.

In responding, Mr. Copley thanked the donors for the useful gifts and good wishes and urged the members of his old Division to support the new uperintendent as they had supported him.

WESTHOUGHTON.

The \"'<1esthoughton branch of the St. John Ambulance Brigade opened their new ambulance hall in Wigan Road on Saturday, September 10. Fifteen months ago the organisation bought the premises, which were formerly a cotton mill, owned by Messrs. Hampsons.

By voluntary labour the members of the Division have transformed what was an almost derelict building into a handsome and well-appointed hall. The upper floor is now a dance hall, and below is another commodious room suitable for lectures and drill, and there are also kitchens and cloak-rooms.

The hall was opened by Col. C J. Trimble, CB., :rhspecting Officer of the Lancashire district, who paid tribute to the zeal and enthusiasm of the local brigade, and particularly to the enterprising Divisional uperintendent, Mr. H. E. Godfroy. Mr. H. O. Dixon, J.P., presided, and others who took part were Commissioner W. G. Smith, O.B.E., Assistant-Commissioner \Y/. Maxwell Reekie, O.B.E., Superintendent F. Lomax, M.B.E., Bolton.

Lady District Superintendent Mrs. Tweedale, CB.E., and Di strict Officers Major J. A. Mackenzie, M.A., M.B., and W. H. Gastall, D.CM ., B.Sc. BLACKBURN.

On September 29 at a social gathering by the members of the Blackburn Corps, the Mayoress, Mrs. Kenyon, who was accompanied by the Mayor, Alderman Kenyon, presented a silver rose bowl to the ursing Division for competition. Divisional Surgeon Dr. R. J. Clarke occupied the chair and introduced the Mayoress, who said she hoped her gift would be the means of stimulating interest amongst the members of the ursing Division who would compete for the trophy annually. She then handed the trophy to Commissioner W. G. Smith, O.B.E., who received it on behalf of the Brigade.

The Commissioner congratulated the Mayoress on her objective and said her action would do much to create interest in First Aid and Home ursing, and, on behalf of the Brigade, he thanked the Mayoress for her generosity. He then handed the rose bowl to Lady Superintendent Ord, who thanked the Mayoress on behalf of the Nursing Divisions.

A bouquet of white chrysanthemums was then presented to the Mayoress.

Others present were District Officer Major J. A. MackenzIe, M.A., M.B., Corps Superintendent W. Mellor, and Mr. G. Ormerod, former Divisional Superintendent. ROCHDALE.

The members of the .St. ] Ambulance Brigade (both ambulance and nursIng dIVISIOns) and their friends sat down to an excellent dinner at their headquarters the Ambulance Drill Hall, ummer Street, on Satu;day, eptember 17? to celebrate the winning of the \X/ilson and tockhall hield at the inspection and revue held at Leigh on ] une 4.

After dinner uperintendent Bracewell proposed the Royal toast, which was duly honoured.

II'. Crossland, a former superintendent of the Rochdale COl:PS, proposed the toast of ".The Rochdale Corps," sapng .how glad was at haVIng the opportunity of proposmg the sentiment. He referred to the time when the Corps. had only a small room over the top of the P?l1cc ofhce. at Town lIall, and pointed out how theIr pOSItIOn. is to-day, thanks to the great genCr?Slt} of the late and Lady Royds, who gnren them a fine dnll hall In which to practise. Both SJr Clement and Lady Royds were Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem.

Dr. Barlow suitably replied.

COL E.

aturday wa a red day in the history of the movement In Colne, for it was the first occ.aSIO? In which the annual conference of the District whIch Colne \l.'aS held in the town. Until last year this Dl tnct-known as the o. 4 District of the t. John Ambulance Brigade-included Cheshire and Cumberland., but the area has been divided and the two other count1es taken a",-ay. The new District is known as the. TO. 4 District, and Colne had the honour of havlng the first conference the new arrangements.

!?e fayor of Colne (CounCIllor J. King) gave an offiCIal welcome to the conference.

uperi-?tendent D. Hall introduced the question of a presentatIOn to Mrs. T\l,'eedale.

presentation took the form of the silver trophy mentIOned ?y Hall and a silver tray. On tray IS the eight-p01nted cross, with the crown and the .IIOn over the top of it. On the other side is the farruly crest of Mr. and Mrs. Tweedale.

Col.onel C J. Trimbl,e, in. making the pre entation, euloglsed Mrs. Tweedale s He said that of many honou!s he had placed at hIS disposal during his life he did not h.e had ever had one equal to the one conferred upon hIm .In the duty he was about to perform. They could ?ot. the services of a great lady.

An InVItatIOn to hold the 1933 Conference in Liverpool was accepted.

Mrs. Tweedale suggested that the District mio-ht try to get the name of the Duke of Lancaster District. (Applause.)

,on the motion of Major Mackenzie, seconded by Mt. \"Xi. II. Gaskall, a hearty \ ote of thanks was accorded the members of the Colne Corps for their work In arranging the conference and [; r th hospitallty. 0 elr

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Line.J. Competition for the Lamheth Shield. The cC?unry trophy which was subscribed for by all DiVISIOns In LInes., and presented to Lieut.-Colonel F. S. Lambert on his retirement from the office of Assistant Commissioner, after 35 years constant service for the at a combined inspection of over 800 members In August last. The shield is intended to be competed for annually by Lincolnshjre teams, and the first contest of teams in the final was held on October 2, when Spalding proved the winner over Grimsby, Cleethorpes, and Stamford. Dr. F. S. Lambert, acting as judge, found the smart work of each team left but a small margin of marks to decide between them. The tests were watched by many members and visitors with keen interest.

-0. 6 DISTRICT.

DURHAM AND "D.

Marching four abreast, there was a procession of ambulance through the City of Durham extending for fully a quarter of a mile. It was the church parade of Ambulance Corps from all parts of the counties of Durham and Northumberland.

It was a truly magnificent spectacle which mu st have given the First Aid movement in the orth-East a distinct i.mpetus. The Durham Shakespeare Band, at the head of the procession, played livel y selections of music.

Foll,?w.ing them Mr. Stanley Embleton, County ComrrussIOner; Acting-Adjutant County Officer G. R. Curry, M.S.M., Newcastle; County Secretary, H. Crace; " County Officer A. E. Holliday, Ashington; Capt. \'V. Bower, T.D., orth Shields; and Colonel J. M. Gover, Gosforth, County Surgeon. There were in all 1,5 00 on parade, apart from ab0':lt 500 nurses under the charge of Lady County Officers MISS Batey and Mrs. ]. R. Ritson (Durham), and Mrs. Woodbury Thompson.

The gathering was notable for the attendance of the ecretary-General of the Order of St. John, MajorGeneral ir Percival \x/ilkinson, K.CM.G., CB. ir Percival delivered an address from the pulpit to a congregation which filled the Cathedral from end to end.

The LessOfls were read by the Archdeacon of Auckland (Dr. A. E. J. Rawlinson) and the Rev. H. G. Hastings Shad dick, of Westoe. The Dean (Dr. \"'<1elldon) was present at the service.

Major-General Sir Percival Wilkinson delivered the address, and remarked that the ideal set before them was a very high one, being founded on the teaching of Christ. There were four cardinal virtues laid down in the Exhortation-Prudence, Temperance, Justice and Fortitude. .first three, he said, spoke for themselves; it was quite eVident that anyone carrying out first aid work-often dealing with the helpless, sometimes with the unconsciou -were, or should be, in possession of those virtues.

" It w?uld not. eem apparent at first sight that fortitude wh!;h was necessary to us in our work," saId SIr PerCIval, but I would define fortitude as courage combined with patience. Many of our members after a hard day's work, are detailed for duty that will take them far into the night-a duty that receives neither thanks nor encouragement-and thus it will be seen that fortitude is essential to our work, and one which we can say we do find among those who carry it out."

He menti?ned Ophthalmic Hospital at Jerusalem. where, he said, thel[ doctors and nurses were fighting that

scourge of the East affecting the eye. They carry out thousands of operations every year. They save many hundreds from total blindness. They pave also formed a s0001 for nurses, and they have brought into eXIstence clirucs 1n other parts of Palestine. Their work is very hard and never-ending, and those who know the hospital best say that it has an immense power for good among all classes and creeds in Palestine.

Sir Percival spoke of the work of the Association in spreading knowledge of the value of first aid. He went on to say that the Brigade was now so big and so widespread t,hat public was apt to take it for granted, and to consIder It as part of the social system, being quite unaware that the whole of the work was quite voluntary. Very few knew or appreciated the sacrifice of time and money. made. by Brigade members in the Order to keep up theIr effiCIency and to take their aid to places where it was likely to be required.

These large bodies of people were available in times of war or other national emergency to assist the medical forces of the Crown. Many of them wete now pledged to that work, and were taking extra courses to improve their technical knowledge with that in view.

" For the last 50 years," said Sir Percival', " this Order has met all the calls made upon it. As the years go by these calls increase, and they will continue to increase. It is therefore very necessary for us to keep up our strength, and in that connection it is most encouraging to hear of the recent development in Mid-Durham. I think that is most wonderful at a time when everyone is placed in such great difficulties."

No. 7 DISTRICT.

IRONBRIDGE NURSING DIVISION, S.J.A.B.

A very pleasing ceremony recently marked the farewell of Lady County Officer Mrs. Andrews from the Lady Superintendentship of the Ironbridge Nursing Division, from which she retired on being promoted to the office of Lady County Officer.

Invited to a surprise garden party at her own residence, The Lindens, Broseley, Shropshire, by members of the Ironbridge Nursing Division, S.J.A.B., she was presented by Miss Hughes, Late Lady District Superintendent NO.7 District, with a handsome black and mauve quilted dressing g?wn with slippers to match, and a bouquet of red carnatIons, as a mark of esteem and appreciation of her work and interest thr6ugh many years in Brigade work. It was recalled that she joined the Brigade in 1896 to become a live member, taking part in competitions, etc., and attending inspections whenever called upon. Miss Hughes, introduced by member in charge, Miss Brown, spoke in most eulogistic terms of the devotion, hard work and sense of duty which always characterised the work of Mrs. Andrews in her capacity as member and officer, and of her cordial relationship and co-operation with her fellow officers and medical staff of the county.

Miss Fox Davies, a former member, and Miss Smallwood, a present member, supporting Miss Hughes, voiced the unanimous feelings of all present in wishing Mrs. Andrews a happy tenure in her capacity as Lady County Officer_

No. 8 (DUKE OF CONNAUGHT'S) DISTRICT. SITTINGBOURNE.

Various units paraded at the east end of Sittingbourne, about 120 officers and men in all being on parade. Among

those present were Dist. Officer T. Potts, Supt. L. R. Dence (Sittingbourne), with Amb. Officer J. Robinson, Supt. WI. G. Ray, Supt. B. T. Beaumont, Amb. Officer J. Baker. Amb. Officer J. L. Prior was in charge of Sittingbourne Boy Cadets. The District Lady Superintendent, Mrs. Falwasser, was present, with Mrs. Dobbi e, the uperintendent of the local ursing Division, with nurses, and there were some Rover and Boy Scouts and Girl Guides. Some uniformed members of the Sittingbourne and Milton, Kemsley, and Teynham and Lynsted Fire Brigades were under the charge of Second Officer Carter. Headed by the bugle band of the orthfleet and Gravesend St. John Ambulance Brigade, the procession marched through the town. A service followed. Among the congregation were District Commissioner E. A. Richards, K.G.St.J., and Mrs. Richards.

Members of the Sittingbourne and Milton Urban Council, some of whom walked in the procession, were present.

The service was conducted by the Vicar, the Rev. J. H. Roundhill, who offered special prayers for the members and associates of the Order of St. John, etc. The Rev. W. -Henry \Wrigley, minister of the ittingbourne Congregational Church, read the Lesson.

The Vicar commenced by uttering a word of welcome to the t. John Ambulance Brigades in that house of their Father, the recognition of \X7hom made all men brothers. Taking the parable of the Good amaritan as a happy illustration he said it was not an incident which belonged to a particular time and a particular place. It was a story of life and for life. It was an example of true neighbourliness which knows no barrier, and stands for every generation. The figures he had quoted were an expression of the spirit of true neighbourline ss The Samaritan and his donkey had a modern parallel in the St. John Ambulance Brigade. In the amaritan they had man, the important party who had the will to be neighbourly, and use what he had in the expression of that neighbourliness, even his donkey. The donkey was useful for neighbourliness. To-day science and applied science were utilised to increase efficiency. It was not by science, or applied science, however, but by the Good Samaritan that they were taught that true neighbourliness which was helping to build the Church of God. They were there that day to dedicate the " donkey," the Samaritan's donkey. They had an opportunity that day of doing their share towards expressing true neighbourliness, which was the expres ion in life of a meaning they gave to their Father.

After the service Councillor H. D. Orrom, chairman of the Urban Council, said it was his pleasant duty, on behalf of the subscribers, to hand over to the District Commissioner the motor ambulance for use in Sittingbourne and district.

District Commissioner Richards said he was very pleased to accept the ambulance on behalf of the Order, and in turn he handed it over to the Sittingbourne Brigade to be used in the cause of the sick and suffering.

The Vicar then dedicated the ambulance.

Following the ceremony, tea was served to the members of the Brigade and visitors in Trinity Hall, when Supt. L. R. Dence presided.

After tea Supt. Dence extended a welcome to the visitors. This Division, he said, was formed on September 3, 1903, and until eight years ago the y had to

transport their patients on a wheeled litter or by rail. During these eight years they had carried 1,200 patients, and covered 30,500 miles. They found that owing to the increase of removals and road accidents they were badly in need of a more up - to-date ambulance, which was borne out by the fact that during September of this year they removed twenty-one patients, two of which were bad road accidents, and covered 658 miles, which, at that rate, would more than double their mileage for the year. The Brigade met, and, having a bit of money in hand, decided to appeal to the general public to help them, and they had splendidly responded. The new ambulance had cost £436.

'X ORTHING.

The annual inspection of the Division took place on Sunday, October 9. There were 34 men present, under Dr. 11. D. McCall (Divisional Superintendent and Surgeon), and the inspecting officer was District Officer H. J. \1: 'riggleswor th. The ranks were put through foot drill, stretcher drill, etc., after which they were complimented by the In specting Officer on their smartness. Mr. Wrigglesworth said that the \"X'orthing Division could be counted in the front rank among all Divisions and that he would be able to furnish a very favourable report regarding th em.

After the inspection the Inspecting Officer presented the "Edith Vicar" cup to Private S. Lashmar, who was nominated by the Superintendent as being in his opinlOn the most useful member of the Divisio n during the year.

Private S. Etherington, last yeaes holder, was presented \.vith a replica as a memento . The awa rds gained at the recent " 100 per cent. passes" examination were also presented as follows:- Two men for certificates; six men for voucher ; six men for medallions; and fifteen men for bars.

Figures regarding transport and public duty were furnished by the Superintendent, forming interesting comparisons. Last year in the old ambulance 108 cases were carried, a total distance of 1,467 miles; this year to date 60 9 cases have been attended, with mileage amounting to 10, 104 miles. Hours of duty have also increased considerably, 2,597 hours of public duty, and duty at the First Aid Post on the sea-front.

PARADIKG \.VITH OTHER ORGANI SATIO'S.

The attention of units is called to paragraph 288 of the General Regulations.

When invitations are received by Divisions to attend local parades it is suggested that an extract of these regulations should be forwarded to the organisers in order that the Brigade is allotted its correct position in the parade.

25, Eden Grove, . Holloway, .7. September 29, 1932.

DEAR SIR,-I have in my possession a bronze medallion, which is inscribed Vathleen 1\1. Shaw, No. 216339. It was found and given to me. aturally, I should like to return it to its rightful owner, so if convenient would you make an announcement in the ST. JOHN A1fBULANCE GAZETTE to the effect that if the owner will communicate with me, I will return it.-I am, yours sincerely, Private J. 11. R. DUNKLEY, S.J.A.B.

The Hospitallers' Club

The first meeting of the above took place on October 14, 1932, the subject of the lecture being" Off the Beaten Track in London," with lantern slides, given br 11r. Albert C. Dabbs, F.R.G.S., F.S.A. The meeting, which proved most interesting, was well attended.

Members should make a note of the following dates :lVovember 19, I 932.-Annual dance at the tationers' Hall. This dance, for the first time since the institution of this annual event, is to be held on a Saturday, and as it is to be the first of the three social events of the year, the President hopes that aU members, whether danctng or non-dancing, will attend with their friends to make this event as successful as heretofore.

At the request of a number of members, a second dance has been arrange<;l for Saturday, February q, 1933, which is to be held at the \'C estminster Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden yenue, Ashley Place, Victoria, S. \\'.1. This hall, although perhaps not boasting the same dignified appearance and associations of the Stationers' Hall, is ne\-erthe less a very beautiful building.

The following fixtures for forthcoming montWy meetings should also be noted :-

1 ovetJJber I I.-Dr. K. F. Lund. Lecture: "Our \\ ' onderful Language," with lantern slides. December 9.-11r. \'\ rigglesworth with the film of the ,- Order."

January 20, 1933 .-Annual general meeting. February, 1933.-fr. H. \\{'. Fincham, F.S.A. Lecture, ,,·jth lantern slides, on " Provence."

St. John Ambulance Brigade, Overseas.

RHODESIA RAIL \'VT Y DISTRICT. RESULTS OF THE L CmrPETITION FOR THE SHIELD.

Practical

Oral

Tean1 Te t SEPTE1IBER 10 I I. Broken Hill. Livingstone. Bulawayo. Untali. Sali bury.

34 6 2. 13! 35 1 339 3 I zt Highest ./in-lards: Individual Tests.

1 t, G. Ferris, Divisional Superintendent Broken Hill Division, 53

2nd, C. C. \V. Smeeton, Corporal, Bulawaro D iyision, . 52 t·

3rd , E. Perkins, Private, Salisbury Division, 5ok. F. W. Au TI Competition SeeFeta)),.

Interesting Case Reports.

By N. CORBET FLETCHER, M.A., M.B ., B.Chlr. (Cantab), M.R.C.S., etc., Assistant-Surgeon-in-Chief, The St. John Ambulance Brigade.

CASE REpORT No. 58.-The following case of lifesaving has been reported in the Westem Area Gazette by Officer-in-Charge of No. 15 (East Ham) Division, No. I District:

On May 18 Private Warren was returning home and at Red Bridge, which crosses the River Rodin g , he was attracted by boys shouting that a boy was in the river. The boy had fallen down the bank; and w hen Private \Varren arrived, he had drifted to a point where the bank was dangerous and enclosed by tall iron railings and barbed wire. Private Warren, with some difficulty, got through the barbed wire. The boy could not swim and went under several times before Private Warren got to the place. He was out of reach, but someone handed through the railings a stick just long enough to reach the boy, who was able to grasp the end of it, and so was pulled to the bank. Private Warren pulled him out of the river at once and commenced artificial respiration. The boy was blue in the face and gave no sign of breathing. Doctors were unobtainable, but an ambulance was called. After a few minutes, the boy began to revive and breathe naturally, and his colour improved. After ten minutes more treatment the ambulance and police arrived. The police had to pull down some sections of the iron fence before they could get to the spot. The boy was taken to King George Hospital, where he recovered and was taken home in a few days' time.

The police complimented Private Warren on his prompt and efficient action, which undoubtedly saved the boy's life.

This report provides yet another instance of life saved by members of the Brigade. Private Warren therefore merits our cordial congratulations, not onlY tlpon the rare distinction of accomplishing the first and greatest object of First Aid, but also upon the successful completion of his task by the prompt and ef)icient performance of artificial respiration.

The less011 from this report is that no one knows when the need for such action will arise, and that consequentlY all Divisions should {ystematicalIY practise artificial respiration (1vhich is oftm badlY done in examination and competition) until each and every member becomes and continues to be proficient in all correct performance.

CASE REPORT No. 57'-W, B. (Oxford) -I always enjoy reading Interesting Case Reports which are published every month in THE GAZETTE, and find them very instructive. Case Report No. 57, however, puzzles me. Why did the police constable compress the subclavian artery to stop bleeding from the occipital and temporal arteries? Surely he should have compressed the carotid artery. I shall be grateful for your help on this point.

I t is regretted that an error crept sOlJleho1'v into the Report, the second paragraph of which should have cOJlltJIeJ1ced: " Compressed the wOllnd in the region qf the Stlbclavian Artery Pressure Point " The hteJ)lorrhage from the main 1vound, being chiefly from the Ext. Jugular Vein, was controlled qy pressure of the handcuff, 2vhich also, 02ving to its size, temporarily compressed the Carotid Artery ConsequentlY, as the Report states, digital pressure was /1ecessaty during transport, becallSe the other wounds involved branches (not the main steJJls) of the Occipital a1ld Temporal Arteries. The successful treatment of the case led me by all association of ideas to emphasise the 1tSefulness of the padded doorkey for compression of the Sllbclavian ArtelY.

N. C. F.

Questions and Answers.

SIG SAD SYMPT01IS OF GREENSTICK FRACTURE.

A. A. (Manchester).-At a recent competition, we were asked "What conditions would lead you to suspect a Greenstick Fracture?» One of us stated that crepitus and unnatural movement would not be present, and gained marks for this answer. Is this correct or just a competition catch?

I1.)'oul' colleague had added that sl/ap of bone ]I'Otlld 170t be heard, then his anS}Vers wOllld have been complete and correct, more especiallY i11 vieIv of the two italicised lines Oil p. 55 of the Textbook. U7hat does ),oHr about COIJ/petitions signify? There should be practical tests of the treatment of actual (or possiblY actlla/) cases; and the Textexpect First-Aiders to h101V all about crepitlls and /111natural mobility, though it forbids tbem to search for the .re sigl1S.

TREA DIE" T OF CO CeSSION.

N. C. F.

W. B. (Chapel-en-Ie-Frith) .-In several competitions recently, I noticed that in treatment for Concussion of the Brain, the patient was placed with head and shoulders low, and cold water cloths \vere applied to his head. I have always understood (I) that the head and shoulders are lowered to enable blood to get to the head, and (2) that cold water is applied to lessen the supply of blood to the part. So I ask you to tell me why we have this contradiction in treatment.

The treatment is strictlY in accordance 2vith Textbook instructions. The point has been freelY disctlssed eisen,here, and the final decision is that it is doubtful if, in point offact, application of cold to the head has a1!y effects-good or bad -on the vessels within the brain in Conc!lssion OJ' in Compression 0/ the Brain. All the same, 1 ask you, if at a1!y time you have to treat me for Concussion, to omit the application of cold water cloths to my head N. C. F.

ASSOCIATION LECTURES AS BRIGADE DRILLS.

M.R.C.S.-The recent correspondence in TIl E GAZETTE prompts me to ask a question. Early in the year my Division, for recruiting purposes, organised a Course of Association Lectures in First Aid. I claimed that each lecture counted as a drill for those members who attended, and for myself as Divisional Surgeon

and lecturer. The Superintendent, however, as the executive head of the Division, ruled that the le:tu.res, being conducted under the auspices of the. ASSOClatl.on, could not possibly be regarded as DrIlls. Was this decision in accordance WIth Bngade Re gulations?

Th e decision was contrary to Regulations; and each all you, as you rightlY claim, have keen credzted 1vith one Drill for each Lecture, as laId down m 212 of General R egulations, 1vhere we, read tb.at Drtlls are meetings of not less than one hOllr s at each. of which there has been sOlm practical appltcatlOn of Fzrst Aid." .

C. F.

TREAThIENT OF FRACTURES.

W. B. (Chapel-en-le-Frith).-Please settle these two points for a very new First Aider. (I) When we have. to deal with a Compound Fracture of Skull, or w1th Concussion of Brain associated with wound of scalp, should we apply the cold water to the wounds?

Also (2) when we have to treat a Fracture of the Leg, may the bandages be worked into position before the splints are applied?

(I) Application of cold 1}later to 1}lounds carries with it dangers which are set out 011 p. 93 of the Textbook. ConsequentlY Y01l should treat the 1VOliJ1ds as laid d02vn in Chapter VII, and ),Otl should 110t app(] cold 2vater to the wounds (2) SO/lle people, 7vhetJ treating a Fractured Leg, ab:vays place their bandages in position before they app?!, the splmts ; and no fault call be found Jvith this plan, that steps are taken /IleatJJJ,hile to " steatfy limb by holdmg the ankle and foot» (Textbook, Ride I, p. 76). N.C.F.

London Light and Electrical Clinic.

The Radiant Ball in aid of the London Light and Electrical Clinic (under the control of the Venerable Order of the IIospital of St. John of Jerusalem) will be held at the Dorchester, Park Lane, W. I, on Tuesday, Tove mber 29, 1932, 10 p.m·-3 a.m. The Blue Lyres D orchester Band.

Tickets, two guineas each (including :hampagne supper, running buffet an.d valuable may be obtained from the Chauman, Deputy-Chalrmen, Vice-Chairmen, Hon. Treasurers, Members of the Committee the Dorchester, Park Lane, and the Ball Secretary, ' 1argaret :Maclean, 7, St. James's Street, S. W. 1. Telephone: Whitehall 28 49.

No. District.

The Commissioner of o. I (Prince of Wales's) District proposes to hold a Conference of at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, at DISttlct Headquarters, 10, Berkele f treet, 1. As no such meeting has been held 10 o. Dlstnct for many years, he hopes that there will be a large attendance, and he asks that sugge tions for debate should be forwarded in advance to the District Surgeon.

Talks on First Aidand Competition Work.

By A. T. LAKIN, M.B. (Continued.)

SnocK. D ANGER OF COLLAPSE.

1. PL ANNING F URTHER

4 gives complete diagnosis to team and that 3 shall treat the uncor:sciousness, and Will assls.t 4 in treating the leg. 2 WIll be of greater value prepanng bandages and splint, dressings, and can help 3 or 4 as required. He can be trusted to test and apply hot water bottles, and can superVIse the tinuous application of cold to the head. 3 4 WIll not have to ask for everything they reqUlre . . The point that seems to be in 4'S mind is that he WIll be occupied in treating the leg, and .2 can keep a keen oversight over the work that IS .be1Og. done, and can see that nothing of importance IS orrutted.

J. TREA'DIENT OF THE U TCOKSCIOUS STATE.

3. False teeth removed (if

Clothing round neck, chest, waIst undone (already done).

Head raised and turned to one SIde (already done).

Plenty of fresh air.

_ Not fanning the patIent. The top-end of is draughty, so there is. r:o but let the know that the omission IS 1ntentlOnal, or else he rrught think it was forgotten. If the is I?uch, use your body as a screen for the pat1ent ; If It IS not enough, let the patient face the draught and keep behind him. Thoughtfulness and resource.

Not using smelling salts. . ., Givino- nothing by the mouth whilst the pat1ent IS unconscious. Cold water compresses applied to head. ContinuoLls application. \V atch carefully the colour of face and breathing. o change." cc"

3 Enquiry as to return to conSClOusness. No.

2. Hot bottles obtained, protected, tested and applied..

_ It is a wise proceedIng for 3 to always take the various steps in order, as then he can the procedure and see that nothing has been orrutted.

.K. OF FRACT URED THIGH. (n1 56.)

I. teady and support the injured limb.

4. Remm'e improvj ed bandages.

1. Carefully extend the limb, as there are no bones protruding. (1\1. 57 5 ). . . . .

4. terilise hands WIth lOdme. 2 pours the lOdine on the hands of

2. Remove the temporary dressing.

4. Look for foreign bodies in the

4. I odine applied to wound and surroun g parts and allowed to dry. .

4. terilise hands touchtn g brush or bottle. Apply sterilised dre Stng. 2 has car.efully 'lmdC?ne the package and ju t a carefully aVOlded touchtng the dressing. ( ote: Work out the exact and best method of doing thi .)

(ColJtit1lled on page 306 )

Some Thoughts on Re-Examinations.

By ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER H. C. CHAMBERS (No 5 DISTRICT).

Statistics are curious features; they may be either intensely interesting, or, on the contrary, intensely dull, and studied only by a few.

Whether interesting or dull, they usually serve as windows illuminating the structure of which they form a part.

The following statistics have revealed to me a hitherto unsuspected feature of the work of the Brigade, viz ., that apparently the majority of the members are more attracted by the spectacular side of the work, i.e., Inspection, than they are by the obligation, moral and actual, to keep themselves efficient and competent to perform satisfactorily the work for which they joined in the first instance, i.e., the rendering of First Aid, by submitting themselves for the Annual Reexamination.

I have the honour of being in charge of the northern half of the County of Derby, which is, I suppose, representative of the Brigade as a whole, in that it contains all sorts of Divisions-strong Colliery and Works Divisions, moderate sized Town Divisions, and small Village Divisions-The Colliery and Works Divisions predominate, and as they are mainly officered by men who are the leaders and overseers of the members in their civil vocations, it may therefore be taken for granted that the discipline is good, and that the men generally respond well to the efforts of the officers to induce the members to make themselves" efficient," or the percentages given would be lower.

These figures, which cover a period of eleven years, have been carefully kept and compiled, due allowance even being made for those members who are not required by the Regulations to undergo re-examinations, such as Staff, Medical Officers, and Trained Nurses. In spite of this allowance, which thereby raises the percentage of the figures, the fact is disclosed that only in two years out of the eleven have more members presented themselves for the reexaminations than have been on parade at the annual inspections.

Why is I wonder, and is this peculiar to this area of North Derbyshire, or is it typical of the Brigade as a whole?

We had .it constantly dinned into our ears in the years immediately after the war that the men were fed up with drill discipline, uniform parades, and routine, and would not join any organisations in which these obtained. This was probably true, and undoubtedly many Divisions foundjt hard to revive, or even to exist, in consequence.

So it would naturally have been supposed that as it is the medical side of the work which attracts new members, and keeps old hands from retiring, showing

that the fundamental spirit of the work of the Order is still active, that members would take every means which opportunity and the Regulations provide for making themselves more efficient and capable in this branch of the work, which so appeals to them. But no, these figures seem to suggest that the importance and necessity of demonstratin g capabilities as a "first aider" each year by examination are outweighed by the desire to perform military drill and evolutions correctly, to take special pains over the smartness of uniform, to earn commendation from the Inspectin g Officer, and to observe all the other little details which go to produce" a good inspection."

I do not decry this apparent attitude. I only wonder at it, seeing that we are not primarily a military body. No one appreciates smartness and correctness of drill and discipline in the Brigade more than I do, believing - as I do that the smarter a Division is at drill and detail, the better, generally speaking, are its members in the more important phase of the work, i.e., First .I. \id.

I know a District Surgeon who is never tired of expressing his opinion that the knowledge of First Aid since the war is not nearly so good and thorough as it was before the war.

Do these figures lend emphasis to, or perhaps account for, his views? Here are the figures, the study of w hich suggested this article ;-

PERCENTAGE RELATIVE TO THE STRENGTH OF THE AREA.

Year. Re-examination Inspection. I9

A point which it would be rather interesting to ascertain if possible is, how do these figures of North Area Derbyshire compare with similar figures of the Brigade as a whole; are they high, low, or average?

Considering that every member should aim at "Efficiency," as defined by Brigade Regulations, the above figures do not seem to denote a very high standard.

Police Competition.

Part A (Team Test).

TEST. Max. Marks

Card.

You are on duty in a street, soon after dawn, and from a distance are watchlOg anotber member of your stalking a suspicious-looking who IS tampering with the door of an unoccul?led house near It has been arranged that you are not to lOterfere unless circumstances demand.

There is a Police call-bux 40 away, witb telephone and First Aid equipment, and a Doctor and ambulance ac the Hospital, 2 miles away. Render first aid wben required

TIM! ALLOWED, 20 \!Il-iUTES, lIEGI:-J:-JING WHEN YOU HEAR A CRASII IN THE HOUSE

Slagill/!.. /1 streel .runi' shon-i1lg olle house in detaif of door a/ld ]Jlilldoll's" Ihe door is open. A II/an 111 rough clothes, rap, alld //Juffler IS 1ISillg a jt"'''? 011 doo;. lhe pallCIII (a !/Jell/ber of the leam) z.r 1I atchmg hzm from rOl/lld the rorner of the house, and a.r the lJIatl disappears IIItO thp house he rreeps alollg alld quietly foliait's illSi1e. Therr f.f quielness for a "Jo"Jent, and then a loud dlstl/rbance breaks oul. • ihe I('am Il'ill 11'alch the whole proreedill,f!,s from a drs lalla', and Irill 1101 be allolled /0 go to Ihe assis/allce of their comrade IIl1tii they bear the lIoise of the encounkr imide. /ls the 'j'('all/ disappears imide the doorJllay, thl' frolll. of the blli/dill!!, mil be dralm aside and sholl' a ball lfI dlS.order, with lobiI', chairs, etc., upset alld the Calls/able /ymg b), /he side of the tabie.

The burglar has escaped through all opm 01 the back.

The patienl is {yill!!, Oil bis faCt' ]J'llh cO//JIllf,fro//J a n'olmd on right temple. He is UllconsClOUS, ulth a depressed fracturt' of Ihe sh"I. J hs right arlll is extended and right c-!cuide is sbOlI"/1 fractured. 7hf!"e H a fracture of right fibula fOl(r inches abol'e allkle. Tberc are mgs and cold 1J.'ater III the house.

Rapid and orderly advance to house and enter

Observe burglar has disappeared and confine acti\'ities to patient

Speak to patient. Does he respond? (No)

Immcdiateh' observe hxmorrhage

Is it bright' red? (} 'es) (} 'es)

Immediate digital prcs'iure to temporal artery

Does this control hxmorrhage? P-es)

Examine quickly for other signs hxmorrhage. (lVone obt·jou..f)

Dispatch one membc:r of Team to call-box for first aid material; and to telephone for Doctor and J\mbulance

(If late in sending deduct 4 marks)

Test eyes for reaction to touch, and pupils to light. (r-,'one) Are pupils unequal? (Yes)..

Decide patient is in state of coma

With members steadying limbs carefully turn patient on back

Inquire colour of face. (Flushed)

Raise the head and shoulders, head on one side

Undo tight clothing about neck, chest, aml waist

Open doors and w1l1dows for fresh air

Observe rugs and c<?ver patient warmly

Feel and inquire state of pulse. (FlIff and sian·)

Note the breathing. (Inclined to be slertorow)

(Member returns 1JJi th first aid eqtripll1ent, and stales Doctor and ambulallce are on their JJ.'qy)

Iodine fingers and wound, and examine

Are there signs of irregularity (denoting depressed fracture?) (Yes)

Do not apply direct digital pressure

Are there any foreign bodies present? (No)

Is the wound obviously dirty? (No)

Apply a clean, soft, absorbent dressing

Make a ring-pad and apply over dressing

Narrow bandage round head

Examine cars, nose, and mouth for hremorrhage. (LVOfle)

Examine mouth for foreign bodies. (None) 2

Examine lower jaw for signs of fracture. (iVone)

Detailed examination of rest of body for signs of fractures (D, dislocation W, wounds swelling (t), irregularity m, deformity m, fixiry CD, or dampness W

Neck and spine (None), right and left clavicle, shoulder joints. (Fracture of right clavicle)

Immediately steady right arm

Humerus elbow joints, radius and ulna, wrist joines, and hands. (.Yolle)

Ribs, rigbt and left, shoulder-blades, abdomen. ("Vone)

Pelvis, hip joints, femure, knee joints, and patellas, and fibula, ankle joints, and feet. (Fracture nght fibula 4 1fIches above ankle)

Immediately steady leg

Test for limpness. (Left side of bod.;' seellls more /imp thall nght)

Carefully remove coat and unfasten right brace

Expose fracture. Is there any wound. (.Vo)

Place pad 4 inches by 2 inches in right armpIt

Raise forearm well up and brace back the shoulder

Correctly applied St. John sling

Broad bandage round elbow and trunk

Feel pulse

If pulse present tighten sling

Expose fracture right leg. Is there any wound?

Draw foot into natural position and hold

Apply splints outer and inner sides of leg from above knee to beyond foot

Secure splmtS by bandages above and belO'\v fractures .t\boye knee and round both ankles

Broad bandage round boch knees

Obtain cold water and apply to head continuously

Does patient show any signs of returning consciousness? (j\-o)

Keep patient coYered warmly rugs

Are hot-water boctles anilable. (_Yo)

Give nothing by mouth while patient is unconscious

Re-examine wound in head to see if bleeding is still controlled. O'es)

Arrange for message to patient's home (At I)Jree-quorter time Ambulance arrit'eJ u'ith Doctor)

Report to Doctor. Fracture of skull with arterial hxmorrhage ; compression; fracture of right clavicle; fracture of right fibula

(Doctor orders immediate loading into Ambulance)

Prepare and test stretcher and place near head of patient os. I, 2 and 3 on left of patient;

First Aid by Police.

By CAPTAIN PRITCHARD BROWN, Divisional Superintendent, Kel!)1a Police Division.

Our Police, both at home and overseas, in the daily performance of their manifold duties are necessarily brought into direct and early contact with the injured and disabled to a greater extent than are those of any other calling, if the medical and nursing professions are excepted.

While some of us may vaguely believe that, for reasons more or less obscure, a "policeman's lot is not a happy one," the general public certainly do not realise how frequently the constable encounters in his work unhappiness and misery, nor to what a large degree that distress is the outcome of actual physical violence or other mischance. The victims of assault,

in gravity from attempted murder to the scratch or bruise received in a public-house brawl, of public disaster or accident, multifarious in a world of speed and mechanism, of sudden illness in the streets, down to the would-be suicide who has but partially effected his purpose, each and all of them in some manner or other concern the Police, and most pass through their hands.

That is the case, and consequently it is incumbent on the Police to possess the knowledge, training and appliances required to relieve suffering and afford immediate skilled assistance to an injured or sick person-facts recognised by the majority of British Police Forces. The lead in Police ambulance training was given by the Metropolitan Police as far back as 1878 by classes held under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Association. From those classes originated the movement to impart instruction and practice in First Aid to British Police, until at the present time

there are few Forces in the Empire in which this valuable adjunct to the practical knowledge cf a policeman is not considered essential to his full efficiency in the service of the public.

The organisations of the St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade have been the means of effecting the instruction and training necessary, and there are now in existence Police Units of the Brigade in the United Kingdom and in the Dependencies and Colonies. Through the medium of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, uniform standards of efficiency and qualification, together with an equally valuable sense of tradition and esprit de corps in ambulance work

material and appliances for use by Police is of great importance, and w.ill repay careful consideration. Improvised material such as handkerchiefs for dressings and bandages, or truncheons for splints and so on, may be excellent in emergency, but their use should be confined to emergencies. The necessity for material to treat casualties should be anticipated by installing properly equipped first aid boxes or haversacks at points in Police areas considered to be either:

(a) Adjacent to spots where accidents frequently occur, or

(b) Convenient of access by Traffic Police, patrols, or beatsmen.

Police "telephone boxes" are most suitable for housing ambulance equipment, and generally are made use of for that purpose in districts in which the "Police box" system has been installed.

Every Police station should have in constant readiness a complete first aid outfit on more extensive line than is possible in the customary box or haversack. Here the requirements of the Police surgeon in treating injured persons brought to the station should be considered and provided for in consultation with him or the senior Police surgeon.

.; \11 Police cars and motor cycles as a matter of routine should carry a first aid box, while there is no need to uggest a s{milar proyision for every wheeled stretcher.

The appalling figures of fatality and injury resulting from accidents on the roads of Great Britain seem in themseh cs alone to indicate the need for eyery policeman to carry a small packet of dressings and bandages si milar to the " field dressing " issued to every soldier. It is an idea that certainly merits consider- . ation.

Ambulance Cadets with Oldham Equitable Cadets second. This evidence of the interest of the Merchants' Association in the Cadet section of the Brigade is very encouraging.

The Liverpool North Nursing Cadet Division regret to record the death of Corporal Isabel Turner on August 20.

Isabel had been a Cadet since 1925. She had both Senior First Aid and Senior Home Nursing Certificates, and was about to transfer to the Nursing Division.

She became ill in the early part of the year, and bore cheerfully a long wearying illness. She was a most faithful and dependable member of the Unit.

Members of the Nursing Division and both Nursing and Ambulance Cadets attended the funeral service at Spellow Lane Church, and walked in front of the hearse to the cemetery. Amongst a number of floral tributes was one in the form of the eight-pointed cross of the Order of St. John from her friends in the three Divisions.

Here is a little hint for handicraft classes who are making Christmas gifts.

BLOTTERS

Ask a firm of house decorators for a pattern book of good wallpapers which they are discarding. Cut out suitable pieces, paste two together back to back, so that inside and outside look nice, use the frieze and panelling pattern for decorating, or cut out designs and paste on the outside. Leave straight until dry. Then fold and pierce two holes in centre back, and fasten the blotting paper in with narrow ribbon tied in a neat bow.

are maintained in our Police Forces scattered over the world.

The Order of St. John has indeed accomplished much in First Aid training for the Police, and those days are now happily past when an injured person had to a.wait the arrival of the Police surgeon to receive attention essential to preserve life or limb which the Police through lack of first aid know ledge had been unable to render, however willing, as always, to assist the disabled.

Much has been done to foster first aid in our Police Forces, but there is still ground to be covered before it can be said that every British policeman is a first aider and complies each year with the efficiency rules of the Brigade. That is the ideal to be achieved, and granted the assistance and sympathy of local Police authorities, no difficulty should be experienced in its attainment.

The provision and suitable distribution of first aid

[uch can be written regarding Police ambulance work, and thi article but touches the fringe of the subject. Their opportunitie are exceptional for rendering killed assi tance to members of the public di abled by injury or illness, but there is no reason why Police first aid should be confined to hours of official duty. In the larger towns, at any ra,te, Police members of the St. John mbulance Brigade can, and do, obtain permi sion from the Police authorities concerned to turn out in mufti to perform ambulance duty at public gatherings and on other occasions, not as Police, but as unit of the Brigade. :Keenness of that nature merits every encouragement; may it become general in every British Police Force.

Cadet News.

Edited by MRS. TWEEDALE, A.R.R.C., J.P.

The Fleetwood Fish Merchants' Association have very kindly pre ented a beautiful silver hield for competition amongst Ambulance Cadets in No. 4 District. The first competition for the hield was held at Fleetwood last month, and it was won by Liverpool

The imitation brown leather, with the narrow stud pattern for trimming looks very nice, but many other designs may be chosen.

They can be sold to help the funds.

Small stools with sea grass seats are easy to make and sell well. Material for these may be bought at most stores supplying handicraft classes.

Another Prize for N.C.F.

On October 17 Dr. 1 Corbet Fletcher, Assistant Surgeon-in-Chief, ,vas ummoned to a meeting of Officers and Diyi ional Representatives of Central Area, held at Di trict Headquarter, and was presented with a magnificent ilver tea-kettle "as a token of affection and esteem from the Officers and i\1embers of Central Area."

Dr. Lund, .1. \.S istant Commis loner of Central Area, wa chairman, and the presentation wa made by Captain Hammer, County urgeon, and 11r. McBride, District Officer.

The Commissioner, Lieut.-Colonel Brooks, and other members of the District taff were present. Our congratulations.

ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS HALL, NATAL CENTRE. Opened on 7th July by H.E. The Governor-General, The Earl of Clarendon.

No. 4 Dr')TRfcT.

Brigade Appointments, September & October 1932.

The Chief Commissroner sanctions the following appointments, promotions, etc.

TO BE LADY DISTRICT SUPERI TE DE T. ORTHERN IRELAND DISTRICT. Rosabelle Lindesay Sinclail', District Staff. 26.7.32.

TO BE COU TY SURGEON. No. DISTRICT.

Lieut. -Colonel John Livingstone Hamilton, I.C, M.D., Eastern Area. 5.10.P.

TO BE DISTRICT OFFICER. No. I DISTRICT.

James Kemp, District Headquarters Staff. 28.9.32. ORTHER.'< IRELA)l"D DISTRICT. Daniel Parker, District Staff. 26.7.32.

TO BE LADY DISTRICT OFFICER. ORTHERN IRELAND DISTRICT. Beatrix '\{ihitaker, District Staff. 26.7.P.

TO BE CORPS SURGEON. No. 4 DISTRICT.

Alan Percy Agnew, M.B., Ch.B., Padiham and District Corps. 12·9·P·

Roben James Clarke, i\LB., Ch.B., B.A.O., Blackburn Corps. 19·9·P·

TO BE CORPS SUPERI TENDRNT. No. 4 DISTRICT.

'\{'illianl MeIJor, Blackburn Corps. 10.IO.p.

TO BE CORPS OFFICER. No. 6 DISTRICT.

Thomas Easton Rutherford, temporarily attached to County Head· quarters. 7.IO.P.

TO BE LADY CORPS OFFICER. No. 4 DISTRICT.

Minnie Webster Brown, M.B.E., Southport Corps. 5.9.3 2

TO BE DIVISIONAL SURGEO No. DISTRICT.

Fiobar John Hunt, M.B., Ch.B., B.A.O., Richmond Division. 5· 10 ·P·

Joseph Alphonsus MacCarrhy, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., Heston Section, Southall Division. 22.9.P.

Charles Morgan, L.M.S.S.A., Bexley Section. 26 9.32. No.2 DISTRICT.

George Harvey Duthie, M.B., Ch.B., Southsea Nursing Division. 30 ·9·P·

William John Laire, M .B. , Ch.B., D.T.M., D.T.H., Southsea Nursing Division. 30.9 .32

George Heriot Pitt, M.B., F.R.CS., Lyrnington Division. 30.9. p. No. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Lieut.-Colonel Michael Keane, O.B.E., L.R.CP. & S., R.A.M.C (R.), Wellingborough L.M.S. Division, Wellingborough Corps.

26.9.3 2

No. 3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Paul Gustave Desire Quinet, M.B., Ch.B., M .R .CS., L.R.CP., F.R.CS., Small Heath Division, Birmingt>..am "A" Corps. 26.9.3 2

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Devonshire Penrose Hawkes Gardiner, M.B., B.Ch., Wavertree Division, Liverpool Corps. 7.9.P.

No. 6 DISTRICT.

John Blacker Aickin, L.R.CP. & S., Mainforth Colliery Division.

29. 8 .3 2 •

James Burt Adamson, M.B., Ch.B., Shotton Welfare Division. 27.9.3 2

No. 8 DISTRICT.

Harold Arthur White-Venables, M.B., B.Ch., M .R.CS. L.R.CP., Pulborough Divison. 10.9.32.

No. 10 DISTRICT.

John Theodore Whitley, M.B., Ch.B., Sandon N,ursing Division. 15·9·32·

TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL SURGEON.

No 2 D ISTRICT

Mabel Ross, B.A., M.B., B.Ch., Port mouth North End Nursing Division. 30.9.32.

TO BE DIVISIO TA L SUPERI TENDENT.

o. 1 DISTRICT.

Percy Harold Bettles, Richmond Division. 16.9.32.

No. 2 DISTRICT.

David Davies, Leighton Buzzard and Linslade Division. 3.10.32. No. 3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT. Smith, Stone and Knight Division, I!irmingham B Corps. 29.9.32.

o. 4 DISTRICT.

William Dearden, Accrington "B" Division, Accrington Corps. 5·9·32·

William Finch, Stockport Division. 29.9.P.

George Edward Hartley, Blackburn "A" Division, Blackburn Corps. 10.ro.32.

Harold ewby, Blackburn "B." Division, Blackburn Corps. ID.I0.32.

Harry H. \'?'aring, Accrington ",\." Division, J\ccrington Corps. 5·9·32.·

No. 5 DrsTRICT.

Douglas Hubert Ormond Bishop, Langwilh Colliery Di\'ision. 5. 10 .32.

Thomas Froud, Hemsworth Division, Pontefract and District Corp. 5· 1O.p.

James Hjil Smith, i\Iansrield Borough Division. 5.10.32.

o. 6 DISTRICT.

Walter Henrv Brewer, Shotton \X'elf:trc Division. 27.9.P.

William Henderson For!::,>-an, Dean and Ch:1.ptcr Colliery Division. I.6.p.

Edward Linward, Hull \Xestcrn Division, Hull Corps. 2. .9.P. 1'0. 8 DISTRICT.

Wilfred Hel11Y Oli,er, Three Bridges and Crawley Division. 27·9·32· No. 10 DISTRICT.

Sidney Robert Hull, \XIisbech Dhision. 7.9.32.

TO BE LADY DI\TISIONAL SUPbRI 'TI:J\DE 'T. '0. 2 DISTRICT.

Martha Naomi Johnson, Lymington ursing Di, ision.

o. 4 DISTRICT.

Annie Bradbury Clemo, Crosticld ursing Division, Corps. 1.10.32. Warrington NO.5 DISTRICT.

Margaret Dove, Welbeck Colliery ursing Division. 5.10.32.

Doris Young, A hIey Nursing Division, Bradford C(lrps. 5.10 p.

TO BE URSI G OFFICER. No. 2 DISTRICT.

Marian Elizabeth McKenzle, Southsea ursing Di\ ision. 20·9·p. o. 4 DISTRICT.

Elsie Anderson, Burnley Nur<;ing Division, Burnley Corps. 4.1O.P. No. 5 DISTRICT.

Alice Jane Coulburn, Hemswonh Nursing Division, Pontdmct and District Corps. ).10.32. No. 10 DISTRICT.

Dorothy Brown, Sandon ursing Diyision. 20.9.32.

IRISH r-REE TATE D ISTRICT.

Maude Ethel Carre, Alexandra College Nursing Division. 3.10.32.

TO BE AMBULANCE OFFICER.

No. r DISTRICT.

Frederick William Allen, orman Road Division, South Metropolitan Gas Company Corps. 16·9·32.

Alfred Edward Carne, Old Kent Road Division, South Metropolitan Gas Company Corps. r6.9.)2.

John Joseph Dock, Norman Road Division, South Metropolitan Gas Company Corps. 16.9.32.

Charles Edward Mayes, Lee Depot Dlvlslon, South Metropohtan Gas Company Corps. r6.9 32.

Victor George Turner, West Walthamstow Divislon, Walthamstow and District Corps. 26.9.32.

No. 2 DISTRICT.

Leonard Reed, Romsey Division. 24.9.,2.

No. 3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

John James Wilkinson, Saltley L.M.S. Division, Birmingham" A " Corps. 7.r o.P.

James E. K. Barnes, Accrington " B " Division, Accrington Corps. 5·9·32·

Thoma<; Graham, Flimby Division. 29.9'32.

Eli I [c ywood, Stockport Di vision. 29.9.32.

Edwan.l \'(/. Jobe, Accrington "A » Division, Accrin!!ron Corps. 5·9·)2·

John Thomas Woodhall, Atherton Division. 26'9 'P

o. 5 DISTRICT.

Edward Glapwell Division. 5.1O.F.

John Woodcock, Mansfield Borough Division. 5.10.32.

No. 7 DrsTRlcT.

Alfred IIenry Whittall, Ludlow Division. 8.IO.F.

No.8 DISTRICT.

Percy Carew Edwards, Crawlev and Three Bridges Division. 27.9.F.

o. 9 DISTRICT.

Edward George, St. Ives Division. 20.9.P._

o. 10 DISTRICT.

Tom Walton, \v isbcch Division. 7.9.32.

TO BE LADY l\MBUL\ CE OFFICER

o. 2 DISTRICT.

Dorothy Ruth Hilditch, Lymington ursing Division. 26.9.)2.

o. 3 (\'(fESTERr-.) DISTRICT.

Gladvs Eleanor Russell, \'\ inchester House ursing Di\ ision, Biri-ningham Corps. 7.IO.F.

No. of DrsTRrcT.

\fildrcd \fafeking Atherton, ursing Division, \'\arringron Corps. I. 10. ;'2.

Dnr0thv Gertrude Price, Birkenhead Turs ing Di,is10n, Birkenhead Corps.

LlI/.;lbelh .\ larshall, header, Crossfield ursing Di\·ision, \\ arrington Corps. 1.10.p.

No. 5

Sarah Edith Hook, fIemswonh 'ursing Di\ ision, Pontefract and District Corps. 5.10.)2.

Doris Je\'l)Jls Ripon Ranger Section, Ripon 1\;ursing Di,ision. 5.10.)2.

Hilda \[abel ;\[01.kes, \'('clhcck Collien ursing Di\ ision. 5. I O. F. Clara Parker, l-lebden Bridge ursin!! Division. 5.10. F. Elsie olamon, Ashley Diyision, Bradford Corps. 5.10.32. '10 BE C\Dl:.l OFFICER.

o. 5 DJ TRICT.

George Edwin Hook, HemsW'orth Diyision, Pontefract and District Corps. 20.7.32.

'0. ro DI TRtCT.

r-rancis Joseph Thompson, Ips\vich r irst DiYision, Ipswich Corps. 10.9.3 2

TO BE CORPS SERGE \

o. 2 DISTRIC1·.

\'V'alter Gale, Aldershot and District Corps. 28.9.F.

TRA SFERRED.

No. 5 DISTIUCT.

Superintendent G. F. Glossop, from the Langwinh Colliery Division, to the Rossington Main Colliery Di\"ision. 26.9.32.

TRA SFERRED TO ACTI\'E LIST FRO;',! BRIGADE RESERVE.

o. 4 DIsTRrcT.

Ambulance Officer J. A. Barrett, Bacup Division. 1. 10.32. TRANSFERREl) TO BRIGi\DI: RESERVE. No. ? DIVISION.

Lad y Superintendent ,\ 1. F. Hodgctts, Brierley Hill ursing Diyision. 6·9·32·

o. 4 DI T1HCT.

Lady Superin tendent A Hopkinson, Chesham (Bury) Nun;ing Division. 14.10.32.

o. 5 DISTRICT.

Superintendent E. 11. Finney, Alsager Division, Stokc-on-Tren.t Corps. 5.10.32.

REVERTED TO R.\ KS.

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer G. Parkin, Holbrook Colliery Division. 24.7.F.

Lady Ambulance Officer D. Knox, Hemsworth Nursin g Division, Pontefract and District Corps. I9.7.P.

RESIGNATIO S ACCEPTED WITH REGRET. No. 2 DISTRICT. Divisional Surgeon T. \1. Goodman, Lymingron Division. 5. 10 .32.

Lad y Superintendent V L. David, ..l \ylesbury ursing Division. 21.9.3 2

o. 3 (\'V'ESTEfUo,;) DISTRICT.

Cadet Officer G. Barker, Leamington and Warwick Division. 5· 10 ·P·

No. 4 DISTRICT.

Superintendent A. G. Birkhead, orch :'1anchester Di\'ision , Manchester and Salford Corps. 12.10.32. No. 5 DISTRICT.

Corps Officer H. C Ratcliff, Nottingham Cnps. 6.10. p. Lad y Superintendent '\L Bennett, Tibshelf Nursing Division. 5· IO ·P· Lad y Superinrendent N. London, Shipley Nursing Division, Shipky and'District Corps. 6.10.)2.

Lady Superintendent -\. StOcktOn, o\\'erby

Q.IO.)2. CORPS REGISTERED. 4 DISTRICT. Bacup Corps. 26.9.P. DIVISION OF CORPS. No. 4 DISTRICT. Accrington Corps, to be divided inro Accrington " .A " and tOn "B» Divisions. 23.9.)2.

DInSION RE- ';\'\1ED. 8 DISTRICT. Sittingbourne Division, to be Sittingbourne and ':\filtOn Di,-ision. 2.6·9·P· REGI TERED. No. 2. DISTRICT. Fleet and Blackwater Di,ision, \ldershoc and District Corps. NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT. Fletton (Hunts) Division. 2.3.9.320. Islip Furnaces Division, Kettering Corps. 2+9· 32o. St. Peter's (Peterborough) 1 ursing Division, Peterborough Corps. 29.9.3 2 The Reeves (Peterborough) -ursing Diyision, Pe-terborough Corps. 29·9·32· • o. 4 DISTRICT.

Accrington "B» Divi 'ion, -\ccrington Corps. 23.9.P Crosfield ursing Division, \\'arri ngtOn Corps. 23.9.32. ::\0. 5 Dl TRICT. Nottingham Corporation Electricity Dept. Division, 1 ottingham Corps. 30.9.32.

ECTTON REG I TERED. 6 DISTRICT. Leybum Nursing Section. 17.9.)2. CADET DIn 101 S REG! TERED.

• o. 2 Dr TRICT. \mbulance Diyision. 23.9.F. DEATH. NO.4 DISTRICT. (Reserve) Superintendent R. Gibson, Prte \\'ich Di,·ision. 4. 10. F

(OVERSE AS]

The St. John Ambulance Brigade

(O v er seas).

The Chief Commissioner has sanctioned the following appo intments, promotions and transfers :

AUSTRALIA.

EW SOUTH W I ALES DISTRICT

BU1-wood ursing Division.-Ambulance Sister N. 1. Hodgins to be Lady Divisional Superintendent" on probation." 22.6.F. Leichardt Division.-L. B. Diamond, M.B to be Divisional Surgeon, 1.8'F ; D H. Funnell to be Ambulance Officer" on probation." 27·7·32·

BERMUD \..

BERClfUDA DrsTRIcT.

Hamilton o. Division.-Corpora] J. 10nkman to be Ambulance Officer" on probation." 13.9.32.

CA ADA.

ALBERTA DISTRICT.

Calgary Division.-Sergeant J. Tannian to be Ambulance Officer " on probation."

O:t-.'TARIO DISTRICT.

Timmins Division.-Sergeant G. A. Gibson to be Ambulance Officer. 1.8.p.

QUEBEC DIVISION

Lieut.-Colonel H. Diyision.-T. Fitzgerald to be Ambulance Officer" on probation." I.7.32.

Montreal Central ursing Division -Mrs. L. Boyd to be Lady Ambulance Officer. 1.7.P. Ambulance Sister A. A. Landriault to be Lady Ambulance Officer. 1.7.)2.

I DIA.

o. DISTRICT.

Simla Nursing Division.-Miss 11. 1. Ingram to be Lady Ambulance Officer. 25-3-32.

No.2 DISTRICT.

Calcutta Indian Nursing Division.-lIrs. R. l1ondol to be Lady Ambulance Officer. 30 6 p.

NEW ZEALAND

AUCKLAND DISTRICT.

Auckland Corps.-Cadet Superintendent G. T. Paterson to be Corps Officer. 14.7.P. Lady Divisional Superlntendent E. Cammell to be Lady Corps Superintendent. 20.7.32.

National Reserve Cadet ursing Division.-Ambulance Sister

J. G. C. Aitken to be Lady Cadet Officer. 18.7 F. CANTERBURY AND WEST COAST DISTRICT. Lyttelton ursing Division.-Ambulance Sister M. R. Morgan to be Lady Cadet O fficer. I9.4.P.

WELLINGTON

L. Barclay to be District O fficer. 11.5.31. Wellington Corps.-Ambulance Officer F. D. C. Elvines to be Corps O fficer. 4.8.F. Carterton Nursing D ivision -R. N. Campbell, M.B., to be Divisional Surgeon. 9.5.32. M. G. Hitchman to be Nursing O fficer. 9.5 F. Mrs B. Crosbie to be Lad y Divisional Superintendent 9 5· F · Wellington East Cad et D ivisioo.-A. A. Tennant, M.B., to be Cadet Divisional Surgeon 22.2.F.

Wellington East Cadet No.2 Division.-M. K. Lawson to be Cadet Superintentlent. 30 6 F.

Brooklyn Nursing Division.-B. E. Wright, M B., to be Divisional Surgeon. 1.7.32. Ambulance Sister L. K. Sykes to be Lady Ambulance Officer. 1.6.)2. Brooklyn Cadet Nursing Division.- Ambulance Sister C. Thomson to be Lady Cadet Superintendent. 8.7.P. Palrnerston North Division.-G. M. L. Dredge to be Ambulance O fficer. 15.10.31. F. H. Holtz to be Divisional Superintendent. 15.10.31. C. W. Peach, 11.B., to be Divisional Surgeon. 15 10.31.

1elson Division -E. Ashton to be Ambulance Officer "on probation." 10.8.F.

SOUTH AFRICA CAPE PROVINCE DISTRICT.

1st City Port Elizabeth Div ision.-Divisional Superintendent" on probation." F C. Rummet to be Divisional Superintendent 24· 8·F· 300

NAT,\L D ISTIU T

Pie termaritz b urg ursing D ivis oll. - Lady D ivis ion;l Superi n tend ent. Dr. D. J. Montgomery resigned ;lS from 28.6,32, Albert Street School Cadet Nursing Division.- \ mbulance Sister A. 1[. Campbell to be Acting Lady Cadet Superintendent. 9. 12 .31.

Durban Nursing Division.-J mbulance Sister Mrs. E. Walsh to be Lady Ambulance Officer. 2.5.32

Centenary (Durban) ursing Division.-J\mbul::tnce Sister A. M. Campbrll to be Lady Ambulance Officer. J +32.

TRA J SVAAL Dl TRICT. aseria ,\loslem Division.-Corporal I r. T. Lacey to be Di, isional Su perintendent 1.9· F·

EW DIVJSIO SAD DISBANDME TS.

The Chief Commissioner has sanctioned the follo\\' ing formations and disbandments ;-

W'ellington East o. 2 Cadet J\.mbulance Division, \X'ellington District, New Zealand, formed 30 6 p. Lyrtelton Cadet Nursing Didsion, Canterbury and W est Coast District, ew Zealand, formed 19 J..3 2.

Obserntory Cadet j \.mbulance Di\ i5ion, Cape Province District, South Afriea, formed 22.7.32.

Moune Gambier Division, South Australia District, dishanded - 26.8,32·

Priory for Wales.

HEADQt::\RTERS: Priory House, 4, Cathedral Road, Cardiff. BRIGADE NEWS

1\.PPOI.. T\rE T, EPTD1BER , 1932

The followin g appoin t ments promoti o ns, tran sfcrs and ne,,Division been approyed b y the Commi ssi o ner for \,\ 'a ics , ami confirmed by the Ambulance Committee:

LADY ST -1.FF OfHCER

BOROUGH OF CE:--lTRE.

Nurse Lilian Gwynne. 5·9·F·

DIVISIO AL SURGEO

CITY OF CARDIFF Cl;NTRl.

W'alter Ernest Reynolds, 1I1.B., Ch B., B. \.0. (Urfan ) Ba rry Di"i.,ion. 10 ·9·32·

DIVLSIO AL SlTPl:..RINTENDE TS.

CrTY OF C.\RDIFF

Ambulance Officer Albert Edward \X illiams, Barry Dock Division.

BOROUGH OF SWANSE\ CENTKE.

Ambulance Officer David Evans, Clydach lerthyr Colliery Division, 5·9·32·

A 1BULA CE OFFICERS.

CITY OF CARDIFF CB-ITRE.

Sergeant John Lewis Collins, Barry Dock Division. 10.9.F.

Cadet Supt. F. G. Burnell, Barry Dock Division. IO.9.32.

CARMARTHEI>:SH1RE CENTRE.

Corporal Richard Ellis, Ponryberem Division. 22 8.p.

1[ERlONETHSHIRI:. CF.NTRE.

Corporal Thomas John Young, Blaenau Festiniog Division. 5.9.32.

Corporal Morris Thomas Pritchard, Blaenau Festinio g Division. 5·9·F·

Sergeant Roben David Williams, Blaenau Festiniog Division.

5·9 32·

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Private Brinley Rees, Bedlinog Division. 27.8.32.

BOROUGH OF SWANSEA CENTRE.

Corporal Walter Cyril Lloyd, Player s Welfare Divisi o n. 5.9.32.

LADY A fBULANCE OFFICERS.

BOROUGH OF SWANSEA CENTRE.

Ambulance Sister Elvenia Marie Watkins, Swansea Clydach Merthyr Nursing Division. 5·9·F·

Ambulance Sister Ethel May Bennett, Swansea Nmsing Divis;on. 5·9·32·

Am bu lance Sister Ethel R ose Borgen, Swa nsea u rsing Division. 5·9·32·

CADET SUPERINTENDE T. BOROUGH OF lvIERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Private William George _I\mos, Dowlais Division. 27.8.32.

CADET O FFICRR. COUNTY CENTRl::.

Private David Thomas Thomas, Onllwyn Seven Sisters Division. 27·9·32· TRANSFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE CENTHE.

Ambulance Officer Thomas Phillips, Six Bells Division. 11.7 32

BORO UGH OF NEWPORT CENTRE.

Divisional Supt. G. W. Hopkins, 'ewport Town Division. 7-4-F·

Sergeant E. T Chivers, J\lexandra Docks Division DEATH.

COl'NTY CE:-lTRE.

Di'\ Isional Surgeon 1L Jones, antyffyllon Division.

Amb'ulance Officer W. P. Jeffreys, Coyaot Division. 14. 8 .32. 12.9.3 2

3,331 were members of G.W.R., and 717 of L.M. & S. Railway Classes, as compared with 3,398 and 742 for the previous year. The incre.ase, represents influx of the general publIc, WIth pOSSIbly one speCIal contributor-the classes for omnibus employees, which have become more numerous since the provision of firstaid equipment on public service vehicles was a s tatutory obligation. About five hundred exanunatlOns, and three hundred re-examinations are arranged annually; and a summary of the results for the years 19 18 to 193 1 inclusive gives a total of 60,917 first year certificates issued in the fourteen years. Satisfactory features of the work are the action of the Glamorgan County CounCIl ill abandoning its own Ambulance efficienc y awards in favour of those of the St. John Ambulance Association, and the marked development in the junior section. The 79 were attended by 1,705 junior students, 1,468 qualtfytng for Preliminary Certificates; and, while the majority of

DIVISION REGISTERED.

BOROUGH OF SWANSE.I. CENTRE. Swansea Clydach Merth)'r Nursing Division 6.9.32.

CADET DIVISI0 1 REGI TERED.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA l\laerdy Cadet Ambulance Division, Rhondda Fach Corps. 16.9.32.

G E NERAL INTEREST.

Each successive year's report on the work of the Priory for Wales has revealed expansion and progress in every department of activity; and the fifteenth Annual Report of the Principal Secretary and Commissioner for \'Vrales which has just been issued, shows that the year 193 I maintains this proud record.

In the Association results, figures alone will bear testimony to this fact, the number of awards gained being 1,217 greater than that for 193 o. The clas es were attended by 14 , 369 students, as against 13,401 in 1930, of whom

these classes were held in South \,\ ral es , it is anticipated that the adoption of Ambulance \'VTork by Yr Urdd, the W elsh League of Youth, as a useful channel for future activity among its 35,000 members, will give a welcome impetus to the movement among \'\ elsh-speaking boys and girls of ' orth and lid Wrales, who may now study the \'\'elsh translation of the text- book and qualify for \X7elsh Certificates.

\ \1hilst the trength of the Brigade hm,-s an increa e of 622 on the total for 1930, the year 193 I has been characterised less by expansion in this direction [han by stabilisation of exi ting units; and the accession of new membership on the formation of eight Ambulance, three ' ur ing, ten Cadet Ambulance, and two Cadet ursing Di"isions, is some,, hat nullified by the elimination of fiYe . \mbulance, five 1m ing, fi, ' e Cadet Ambulance, and one Cad e t Tm_ ing D ivisions, which were struck off the Roll after long continued inactivity. The grant of £2.,000 from the Pilgrim

The Hon. John H. Bruce inspecting members of the Pontardawe and Disuict Corps, accompanied by Sub-Commissioner Major W. Owen Evans, C.B E.

Trust, which is being allocated in sums of two-thirds of the actual amount required, made the establishment and equipment of Cadet units possible in some of the most depressed mining areas of South \'{ ales. The total mem?ership in the 96 Cadet Divisions is 1,809 boys and 280 guls.

The Motor Ambu lance Transpo r t Service, which has become a yery important branch of the Priory's work, was extended b y the opening of a new station at Cwmllynfell, bringin g the total number of Car Stations to fifteen, with a second car at Ammanford, and a Central Garage in Cardiff. During the year 7,4 16 cases were carried, and the total mileage wa s 141,814, as comp ared with 5,496 cases and 108,249 miles for 193 0

The opening of o ne new Depot at Yn ysybwl brings the number now in opera tion to thirty-two , and 3,883 sick or injured persons wer e pleased to take of means of obtaining medical equipment or sur g 1cal requ1sites for their needs. This number, al so is 354 greate r than that for 1930.

The year which i s reviewed in this report presented unusual difficu l ties consequent upon changes within the Priory and the n a ti o nal economic situation; and the fact that progress can be made in such exc eptional circum, stances au g urs w ell fo r the s uccess of th e future of th e Prio r y f o r CENTRE REPORTS.

DENBIGH SHI RE CEN TRE.

The memb er s of the Chirk Divi si o n h eld their annu al social evenin g a t thei r Headqu ar t ers , t h e D rill Ha ll, on Saturday, Septembe r r o In the unavoid able ab sence o f the Div ision al Surgeo n, M a jor T. Ham p so n , J\L C, M B. , Ch.B., the ch ai r wa s o ccupied b y Staff Officer D av id J ones, who , durin g hi s r emar k s, r eferr ed t o th e su ccess o f o ne of the Divisiona l teams in securing th e D enbig h shir e A mbulance Cup a t the r ecent competiti on at \Xlr exh am ; and he co n g r atul a t ed the f o ur m em be r s of th e team-E. T. Fieldho us e, Ve rn o n Davie s, G. 'Williams, and W. 'Wilson -upon th ei r r em a r ka bl y fi ne achievem en t Staff O fficer Jones al so sp oke of t h e excellent relati o n ship exis ting b etween all memb e r s of the Brig ade, and exp r ess ed th e hope that that desirable state of affai r s w oul d co ntinu e. Sergea nt John Harris also complimented the members of the A mbulance Team upon their commendab le p e rformances. Aft er refreshme nt s had b een serv ed, a very enjoyable mu sical programme was ca rri ed out. A v ote of thanks to the ladies waiting at table s was pr o posed b y P. C E. O. Williams, seconded b y A mbulance Officer G. Hig g inson; and a similar v ote w as accor ded to C Williams for the splendid efforts he had made ill orgarusm g and making the ev ent such a success. A v ote of than ks was also pas se d ' t o A mbulance Officer G. Hig gins o n fo r hi s services .

GLA:YfORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

COM MISS IONER' S VISIT TO PONTA RDAwE .-There was a fine parade of over 250 members at the, Inspection of the unit s in the Pontardawe Sub-D1 stnct by the H o n. John H. Bruce, Commiss ioner for Wales.

The Corp s a ss embled in Holl y Street, and, under the command o f Major W. Owen E v ans, M.B.E., M.B., marched t o th e R ecreation Ground, pr eceded b y Gilbertson's \X'o r ks Band.

The Commiss ioner, who was accompanied by the Hon. Mrs. Bruce, was received by Major W. Owen Evans, and among those present were Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Gilbert-

son, Sir Alfred Cope, K.C.B.; Messr s. D W. Davies, Ystalyfera; W. Stevenson, M.E.,; S. S. Lewis, J. A. Thomas, John Griffiths, and Ivor Evans, I.E., Swansea. The Pontardawe Cadets, under the supervision of Corporal John Harris, formed a guard of honour. Following the inspection, there was a march pas t, when the salute was taken by the Commissioner; and the Corps subsequently lined up in fr o nt of the Pavilion, where Cadet Dd. Richard Jones, of Brynamman, presented Mrs. Bruce with a bouquet.

The Inspectin g Officer handed warrants to the newly appointed officers; and Mrs. C G. Gilbertson presented certificates, medallions, and labels to the m emb e rs of the Pontardawe Division.

In the course of hi s address, Mr. Bruce said he was deli g hted to hav e the opportunity o f in sp ecting th e P o ntardawe Corps for the second time, and he wished t o con g ratulate th e men upon their s martness and the efficiency the y had shown. He wa s v er y pl eased with the increase in the numbers, and he was delighted to hear a further expan sion might b e expected.

He paid a tribut e to the w o rk of th e Sub -C o mmi ss io n e r Major \" Owen E van s, who had sa crificed s o much tim e to the ambul a nce m o vement in th e pas t thir ty- fi v e y ear s; and was p lease d t o see some of the leaders of industry prese nt, pa r ticu la rl y Mr. Gilb ert so n a nd Sir Alfr ed Cop e , wh o w ere e ncou rag in g and s upp o rtin g a mbul ance w o rk in every possible w a y b y allowi ng cl asses to be f o rmed a t their works a nd colli e ri es

ABERAVON SUB- D rsT RlcT,- In th e refe rence to the ambul ance comp e titi o ns at th e R oy al a ti ona l Eis teddfo d, P o rt Tal bo t, app earin g o n p age 276 of th e Oc to ber numb er of the G AZETTE, it is regre tt ed th a t th e o rd er of th e wi nning teams in the " Lad y Bute" Cup co nt es t is inco rr ec tl y shown. The trop hy wa s aw ard ed to the Ta i bach and P o rt T albot team (143 points), Kenfig IIill co min g sec o nd w ith 12 5 p oint s.

Space did n o t p ermit last month of th e in clu sion of the re su l t o f the" Sup er int endent Re es D avie D Div ision Polic e " Cup Co mp e titi o n, h eld in co njuncti o n with the Eis t eddfo d. Twel v e team s contes ted f o r this tr o phy, which wa s given b y Sup e rint end e nt R ee D avies, Glamorgan Count y Co n st a bular y, who se perso n al efforts w er e a valuable contribution t o th e succe ss of the Eis teddfo d . The Maesteg Central T eam w ere su ccess ful in se cu ri ng the cup, which becomes their proper ty , and th e m e mb e rs each received med als presented by th e memb e r s o f the " D " Division, Glamorgan County Cons tabular y A rep o rt has been received from Competitio n Secr e tary

A. Poole on the Ambulance Competitio n s h eld in connecti o n with the Port Talbot and Dis trict General Ho spital A nnual Ei s teddfo d. Four ev ents w ere or g ani sed f o r Ambulance, ur sin g and b oy and g irl Cade t team s Ten teams of m e n enter ed fo r th e" Morg an" Cup, which was won b y Pla yer s' Welfare B team. The" ewlands Colliery " Cup, for which Llanelly and K enfi g Hill teams tied, was finally awarded to the former Three s mart teams of boys competed for the " Kenfig Hill Constitutional" Cup and Medals, which wer e won b y the O g more Vale boy s; and in the Nur sing Juni o r te s t for the " Margan Iron and Stee Works" Cup, the Llanelly ur sing Cadets were successful. The adjudication was carried out by Corps Surgeon H. Phillips, Drs. D. H. I saac, S. C. Ghose, R. T. Williams, R. T. Llewellyn, and W. Cooper. COMPETITION AT PONTYCYMMER. - The first Annual Open Ambulance Competition held by the Ffaldau Insti-

tute and Garw Divisi o n at the A mbulance Hall, P o n tycymme r, o n Oct o b er 1, was a hi g hl'y s uccessful no less tha n eig ht een of th e b es t teams 1n

A hig h s tandar d o f effici en cy: was show n m w it h a r ealis ticall y staged road acc1d ent, th e tes t be1ng skilfully prepar ed b y Co rps Su rgeon E J. \'{i' illiams, w h ? ju d ged. A large n um ber of p eop l e w itn esse d the co mp e tl tlO n a nd w a rml y app lau d ed every team ,The w info1 ers were the Monm ou th shi re P oli ce, who rece1ved the Silver Cup and cheq ue for £4 ; th e Bre conshire P o lic e comin g secon d , a nd Pen ygra ig thi r d

CRYNANT D rvlsIO \ L oss -Striki ng tribute to the memory of t he lat e Mr. \V P Jeffreys, Crynant, Ambulance O fficer of the Crynant D ivision, who die d on eptcmber 12 , was pai d on the occasion of his funeral at St Margaret's Churchyard, at which the R evs. T. P. Thomas, P renheston, P em ; T. H. C D avies, Llansamlet, and WI

R o b ert s, Vicar of Crynant, officiated A large contingent r ep r esen ti n g t he ea t h Corps, of which decease d was of t he ol d est members in Crynant, at t en d ed to pay their las t respec t s, and acted as bearers.

T h e impressive scenes witnessed bore to the high esteem in which he was held by the Brlgade and all sections o f the public.

CENTRE.

ISLW'{N CORP INSPECTED.-The atten d ance of over forty Cad ets was a pleasing feature of the parade at th e Markham \'\ 'elfare Ground for Annual InspectlOn on eptember 3.

The I nspectIOn was con d ucted by the Commissioner for \"ales, a sis ted by Captain T. B eard, O.B.E , ubCommi sioner Monmouthshire Centre; D r. C G. Mackay, Corps Superintendent \,. Penberthy, Corps ecretar), J L each, orp Inspector of tores \". J. Little, and. Corps uperintendent F.elms. They we r e accomparued by th e JIon. fr s. Bruce, 1 fr. and Mrs. W'. D . \,'oolley, D r. and Mrs \,'illiams (Blackwood), and Mr. and Mrs D D D avies ( f arkham).

The Commissioner complimented the l sI \vyn Corps on their efficiency, stating that to- d ay there were from 1,7 00 to 1,800 members on the Brigade in the 110nmouthshire Centre, and the Islwyn Corps comprised about one-fifth. G reat interest was taken in ambulance \york by the Tred egar I ron and Coal Co , and Unite d 1 Coal Co. ; and, while th anking those comparues for the1r valuable co-operation he d esire d to refer particularly. to keen in teres t taken by M r. \'\'. D \\'oolley ( l anagmg D uector of the Tre d egar Co ), whose services ha d greatly benefi t ed th e loca l D ivision

The H on. Mrs B r uce commented on the absence of a ur sing Corps and Girl G uides, an d hope d that Nursing Classes wou ld be started immediately.

AN UAL P ARA DE AT C\\ The Ambulance , Nursing and Cad e t D ivisions in the outh \vale B order Corps

m et a t th e D uffryn ch ools on epte,nber 10, and, hea d ed b y th e Cw m TO\vl1 Ban d , paraded to the Cwm Betterment

Gr o und fo r Ann ual Inspection b) the l Ion. J ohn Bruce, Commi ss ioner for \'{ ales

Th e Ins p ecti ng O fficer was accompanied b) the Hon. Mr s . Bruce taff O fficer elms, Lad y Co rp s O fficer Mrs. elms, D r . F lorence 0 ullivan , an d Dr. E . L. Hard on, Corp s Sup erin ten den t D. R D av ies , Corps I nspector of Stor es T. ll ar ts h o rn, Corp s Secr e tar y H. J. Lew is, i\ 1.M. , D.C.M., and Corp s Treas ur er \ Y.! E. J enkins .

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Exhibitions of stretcher drill and nrst aid were given by the various units, and at the Football Ground P avilion, which had previously been ntted up as a temporary hospital, demonstrations in bed-making v:ere given by the Nursing Divisions.

In the course of an encouraging speech, the Commissioner said he was pleased to take the nrst opportunity of inspecting the South \'fales Border Corps. Having had four inspections in orth \\'ales, and many in the South, he was now able to draw a comparison; and he wished to compliment the South W' ales Border Camp on the very high standard they had attained. The high standard of efficiency set by the Order was continually increasing, and it was something to be proud of in these days to belong to such an Order. He was delighted to see such a smart unit of nurses on parade, and referred to the necessity for the ursing Units to become registered as Voluntary Aid Detachments. Mr. Bruce then presented a certificate of appointment to Corps Treasurer \'V' E. Jenkins, of Ebbw Vale, and a long service medal to Mr. John Harris, of Abergavenny, for nfteen years' continuous service.

Mrs. Bruce spoke a few encouraging words to the ursing Division, and the gathering was dispersed after the singing of the ational Anthem.

Tea was provided for the visitors in the Tirzah Baptist Vestry, where Corps Superintendent D. R. Davies thanked the Commissioner for his presence and inspiring address.

PEMBROKESHlRE CENTRE.

The Commissioner for Pembrokeshire, Lieut.-Colonel W. Bickerton Edwards, CB.E., is to be congratulated on the fact that the nrst two Cadets in \'V'ales to qualify for Cadet Pronciency Certificates are J. D. R. Ralph and J. Ford, of the newly-formed Goodwick Cadet Division, who passed a test in swimming on September 24.

This promising unit, which has been equipped with the aid of a grant from the Pilgrim Trust Fund, and through the indefatigable efforts of Dr. L. H. Terry and Mr. G. H. E. Pointer, whose interest in the Brigade follow s many years service to the G.W.R. Ambulance Movement, was inspected by the Commissioner for \X ales, who was accompanied by the Hon. Mrs. Bruce, the Commissioner for Pembrokeshire, Mrs. Bickerton Edwards, and Mr. Daniel Daniels, of Ffynone, ex-Chairman of the Glamorgan County Council, and a director of the Anthracite Colliery Company.

Unfortunately, rain fell heavily at the appointed time for the inspection, but the cadets turned out in their new uniform s and presented a very smart appearance as they paraded in charge of Cadet Superintendent Pointer and Cadet Officers L. Collings and G. H. Taylor.

Addressin g the boys subsequently in the Ambulance Hall, the Hon. John Bruce congratulated them on their smartness of the parade, and urged them to continue in the good work which they had begun so well They had the honour of forming the nrst cadet unit in the County of Pembroke; and he hoped they would appreciate their privilege in belonging tq such a fine body as the St. John Ambulance, which was over nine thousand strong in Wales, and included 2,000 Cadets ; and concluded by paying tribu.te to the excellent work done by Dr. Terry, Mr. Pointer, Mr. Cpllings, and Mr. H. Taylor.

A public meeting was held in the evening, at which Councillor G. Gwilym Evans, chairman of the Goodwick Council, presided, supported by Dr. L. H. Terry, Superin-

tendent G. H. Pointer, the Hon John Bruce, Col. Bickerton Edwards, II. Daniel Daniels, Mrs Bruce, and Mrs. Bickerton Edwards, and 11rs Terry. Apologies for absence were received from Major Gwilym Lloyd George, M.P., and Sir Evan D. Jones, Bart.

The Chairman, in a few well-chosen remarks, thanked the organisers for the honour they had conferred upon him in asking him to preside over such an important meet.ing, and promised the movement his whole-hearted support.

Dr. L. H. Terry said a few words with regard to the recent examination, and explained that the Ladies' Class had very successfully organised a Flag Day to nnd the money neces ary for the equipment of the Cadet Unit. The doctor also referred in terms of praise to the excellent services of 11I. Pointer and 111'. Len Collings, and other helpers.

! Stirring addresses on the history and wor k of the Ambulance movement were addressed by the Hon. John Bruce, Col. Bickerton Edwards, and Mr. Daniel Daniels, all of whom also eulogised the good work performed by the local officers. Mr Bruce then presented Junior Firsl Aid Certificates to the Cadets, and Mrs. Bickerton Edwards handed l\1r. Pointer his diploma as a erying Brother of the Order.

BOROUGH OF IERTHYR TYDFIL CE TRE.

The annual competition organised by the Treharris Division for the " Dr. Leigh" Fifty Guinea Challenge Cup, a popular event in South \'\'ales Ambulance contests -was held at Treharris on October 1.

As in former years, there was a good entry, and twelvc well-prac;tised teams dealt with a clifflcult test to the interest of a large number of spectators.

Space will not permit the inclusion of the full result; but the .first three teams in order of mcrit were: I, Tonypandy Police; 2, Ferndale o. I; 3, Aberdare Police.

The members of the winning team, captained by P. Sam Davies, each received a handsome hall - brush set; Ferndale No. I being presented with biscuit barrels, and Aberdare Police with cake dishes.

The gold medal in the individual test was awarded to P.c. Arthur Cleeves, Monmouthshire Police; and the " Clee " Cup, which was competed for by twelve smartly attired Cadet teams, was won by Ogmore Vale boys, Glyn Neath being second.

Thanks are due to Corps Secretary T. Aubrey Rees, Superintendent R. Rees, a.qd Secretary F. Edwards for the success of the arrangements.

BOROUGH OF EWPORT CENTRE.

The ewport (Mon.) Corps assembled at the ewport Rugby Football Ground on Sunday, September I I, for inspection b) the Commissioner for Wales, who was accompanied by the Hon. Mrs. Bruce and the Deputy Commissioner for Wales, Mr. A. G. E. J. Fudge. There were many prominent supporters of the Corps present with the Commissioner of the Borough, Dr. S. McCormac; and the demonstrations in practical first Aid were carried out to the expressed satisfaction of the Inspecting Officer, who, in addressing the parade, said ewport was a stronghold of the Great Western Railway Centre of the Association, and had a nne record in team competition work. He paid a compliment to the smartness of the Cadets, and congratulated the Corps upon the fact that during

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the past year there had been more than 570 instances in which First Aid had been given by members.

The Deputy Commissioner presented Service Medals to men who had done fifteen years' service or more, and a bar to se,'eral holders of the l1edal ; and the Hon. l1rs. Bruce pre en ted certificates to the Cadets.

All those 00 parade were entertained to tea in the gymnasium, where the Commissioner, Dr. S. IcCormac, presided. The President of the Iewport Corps, on behalf of the Brigade, expressed the thanks of all to the Hon. John Bruce and 1Irs. Bruce for their attendance. In response, the Chief Commissioner mentioned he was trying to cover the whole of the ground, and had just returned from orth \\' ales. He had formed a general impression of the Brigade which was very inspiring; and the Inspection that afternoon had added to his confidence.

Mr. Bruce congratulated Dr. McCormac upon the success of his first year of office as Borough Commissioner, and paid tribute to :Mr. Campbell Oliver, who had agreed to accept the office of Sub-Commissioner; and to close the proceedings, the President of the Corps, 11r. WI. J. T. Collings, presented medals, labels and certificates to a large number of the rank and file for successes in the examination.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

EW HEADQUARTERS AT YNYSHIR.-The Commissioner for Wales formerly opened the new headquarters of the Ynyshir Ambulance Division on Saturday, September 17. The room has been placed at the disposal of the Brigade by the Powell Duffr yn Colliery Company, whom Ir. Bruce thanked on behalf of the Division; and expressed the hope that their new home would be a centre from which would radiate all their First Aid activities for the service of the community.

Later, Mr. Bruce inspected the Rhondda Fach Corps, who were also addressed by Lady Lewis, O.B.B. (Lady Superintendent for Wales) ; and in the evening the Y nyshir Ambulance Di vision held their annual social and distribution at the Station Hotel, Ynyshir, where Mr. Bruce presented the awards.

COMPETITION AT TYLORSToWN.-The Tylorstown Division organised their second Annual Competition for the " Dan Roberts S.B. Memorial" Challenge Shield, which took place on September 24 under the presidency of Mr. Gwilym Jenkins, M.B., Dr. J. E. Brereton, and Dr. E. G. Morris adjudicated, and the trophy and first prize were won by No. 5 Team (Capt. T. Kenyon), while the second prize went to No.2 Team (Capt. J. G. Davies). Mr. Gwilym Jenkins complimented the teams on their efficient work, and, in presenting the trophy, referred to the great pioneering efforts of the late Mr. Dan Roberts to foster and promote the Ambulance movement in the district.

Mr. W. R. Morgan presided at the tea and social which followed, and a very happy evening was spent.

NEWS IN BRIEF.

Brigade units and others have responded generously to the appeal for the" Sir Herbert Lewis Memorial," and as the fund will shortly be closed, any further Divisions and friends who desire to be identified with this movement to perpetuate the memory of the first Principal Secretary and Commissioner for Wales are asked to forward their subscriptions without delay.

TALKS ON FIRST AID-(Continued from p. 293)'

Pad over dressing. Banda ge applied over pad firmly, but not tightly.

2. Prepare bandages.

4. Tie feet and ankles together.

Pass bandages under the patient at the natural hollows of the body, and work them into correct position. Chest, pelvis, both ankles, both thighs above the fracture, both thighs below the fracture, both legs, a broad bandage round both knees.

2. Place a carefully padded splint alonO" the injured side from armpit to below foot and hbold it in position. (Careful to avoid twisting stick.)

4. Tie the bandages in the same order as they were passed.

4. Release tourniquet slightly. Is hremorrhage controlled? "No." Tighten tourniquet at once and ask again. "Yes." Then leave it tightened. " Yes." Slacken still more, and ask " Is hremorrhage controlled? "Yes." Leave tourniquet in posit.ion.

3. Reports the work he has done and condition of patient.

L. TRANSPORT.

4. Load stretcher. (M / I93·)

Lift. Lower. Lift stretcher. Adjust slings. Head must be kept raised and a support will be easier and quicker that shortening 3's slings.

2 and 4. Examine patient. Pulse, breathing, wound, dressings.

2. Collect any property belonging to patient.

(M/I9 8/ IO .)

Collect first aid material.

4. March. (M/I9 8/ 1 I, 1/ I79 / B .)

4. Has the ambulance arrived? "No."

4 decides to take patient to waiting room, and sends 2 to prepare room, and to remove any obstructions and passengers.

Patient placed with feet to the fire.

Send to watch for ambulance.

Examine patient and dressings.

Renew cold applications to head. Test hot-water bottles and renew if necessary.

Keep a close watch on the patient's condition.

" Ambulance has now arrived."

4. Lift stretcher.

March. On arrival at the ambulance wagon, the stretcher will be placed one foot from wagon, head to ambulance. Slings secured, and wagon loaded.

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Examination of patient. " 0 change."

4 decides that 3 shall accompany the patient, and that, owing to the dangers, he will also go, leaving I to acquaint the patient's friends of the accident, and

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FIR<;T ]\rn IS FIRST 1\11).

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Some time ago we recci \ cd a cutting of an article entitled « The First •\id Con travers\,," w[i tten b,- a 1t:. 1\. G. Page, and published in Sa/ef)' i/'Jt. This article appeared to us to be a continuation of the criticisms of Dr. T. E. 1\. Stowell in his address at the atiooal Safety First Congress, leyelled against the teachings of the St. Johl1 \mbL1lancc Association and we did not think it necessary to deal with

Page's article, especially haying regard to our editorial of June .this year, in which we dealt fully with Dr. towell's speech.

Since then, howeyer, a contemporary First Aid journal has seen fit to publish this "First Aid Controversv " article, and we feel that some of our readers rna,' that there is some controyersy about First \\·hich, of course, there is 110t, contr o \ 'ersv existing only in the minds of those people who apparently feel that a First Aider's business is to encroach upon the province of the doctor.

\V'e ,,-i ll quote nvo paragraphs of 11r. Page's article :-

"Dr. towell is undoubtedly correct in his contention that 'First Aiders' not the requi ite knowledge, and, furthermore, they cannot have had sufficient experience to enable their services to be of ven- much value It is to be doubted ,'en much if 50 per cent. of them have ever een a' serious accident, and would be able to recogni e the important sign and ymptoms if they had, and, quoting the old adage that' a little knowledge is a dangerous thing," it i certainh true that' Fir t \.iders should have a more exten ive tralrung. The battle cry of the First i \ider is Alld thell Jend for the Doctor,' which, and if this procedure is carried out, 0 well and good, but how often is this done in industrial Fir t Aid, e. pecially a regards minor accid nts; in fact, if it were carried ou t, the los of time' to a firm 'would be enormous if e, ery ca e ,,-ere to be sent for proper treatment to a surgeon. \\ Ti thout a doubt, all injuries sustained in industry are dirty' in a surgical sense, ina much that \\'hatey r has caused the injury cannot be a eptic, and the patient's skin and clothing are not '. urgically clean,' in addition to which irritating matter, such a grease, oil, acid., rust etc., may be introduced into the wound "

11r. Page go s on to say that « in fact, a knowledge of the uses and actions of various anti eptics, and 1

some knowledge of bacteriology pathology, is desirable. Complications, such as synovitis, cellulitis, lymphangitis, erysipelas, etc., must be recognised in their early stages and the proper treatment adopted. Antiseptic rashes should be noticed, too. Persons treating cases should create a surgically clean' habit, and this is not acquired at First Aid lectures. Wounds and injuries should be kept under observation until completely healed and any supervening lesions dealt with."

We must confess that we find these paragraphs of Mr. Page's somewhat paradoxical. First of all, he is amused at the First Aider's cry of " send for the doctor," after which he goes on to inform us that wounds and injuries should be kept under observation until completely healed and any supervening lesions dealt with. Are we to understand from these remarks that the First Aider, after rendering First Aid, should proceed to keep the patient under observation for a period sufficient to observe complications?

If he does, then we submit that this is not First Aid, but medical practice.

With reference to Mr. Page's "surgically clean" complex, we suggest that the" surgically clean habit» is, definitely, acquired at First Aid lectures, as is also the habit of observing the difference between First Aid and medical and surgical practice!

We are told that" some knowledge of bacteriology and pathology is desirable.» Why? And if the First Aider is to be able to recognise complications such as lymphangitis, etc., etc., why stop there? Why leave out appendicitis, midwifery, surgery, medical jurisprudence, and every other medical and surgical convolution? In fact, why not do away with the doctor altogether and rely on super-trained second-aiders, who may proceed to neglect their own professions, businesses or trades in order to keep patients under observation for indefinite periods in case a " supervening lesion» occurs!

We feel that we must point out once more that the function of the St. John Ambulance Association is to teach First Aid; that the function of the trained First Aider is to practise First Aid and nothing else. St. John will never try to teach First Aiders how to diagnose and treat synovitis, cellulitis, lymphangitis and the rest. What the Association is interested in as regards industry is that there shall be an adequate number of First Aiders throughout industrial works competent to deaf with accidents on the spot, because the most suitably equipped First Aid room, even if under the supervision of a highly qualified medical man, might just as well be a mortuary if there are not sufficient First Aiders about to deal with cases of bleeding, asphyxia and the like on the spot.

It is undoubtedly correct that" a little knowledge is a dangerous thing." The trained First Aider is not possessed of a little knowledge, but a sujjicient knowledge, and we would suggest another and an older quotation to Mr. Page which says: " He who knows his limitations knows much."

Heaven defend us from the "First Aider" with " some knowledge of bacteriology and pathology," whose battle cry is not "and then send for the doctor," but who prefers to practise second, third and fourth aid on us. \'(le feel that it might conceivably be our /a.rt aid.

In the meantime the sincere First Aider, secure in the knowledge that his instruction is planned and given by medical men who are qualified to know what they are talking about, can go on, as he has done for fifty years, rendering First Aid to those who need it and leaving so-called "controversy" to those who prefer it.

In conclu ion, we quote the t. John definition of " First Aid," which speaks for it elf:-

" First Aid to the injured is a practical branch of practical medicine and surgery, by a knowledge of which trained persons are enabled to afford skilled assistance in cases of accident and sudden illnes . The instruction begins and end with First Aid, and the subject is taught simply, thoroughly and exhaustively. The duty of the ambulance pupil ends where the doctor's begins, and there must be no oyerlapping or clashing of duty or interest.»

Bedford L.M.S.R.

The annual dinner of the Ambulance Classes in the Bedford District was held recentl", and there was a large and representati,Te attendance: The examination awards were presented by Mr. J. Purves. ir. D. Math.ieson, Stationmaster, Bedford, presided.

"The L. 1.S. Ambulance Association" \vas proposed by Mr. C. Heath, who said that they had had a successful class in Bedford last year. About fift\' passed the examinations, which \,:as a credit to the instructors and to their doctor, Dr. tc,, art.

Mr. Sowter responded, and referred to the fine work the Association was doing for the railway, and expressed the hope that they would get morc members.

Referring to the President, l\Ir. Iathieson said that Mr. Purves was one of their chief officers, and it was very sporting of him to come from Wolverton on a Saturday evening.

Mr. Purves expressed his thanks for the invitation, and said that it was always a great pleasure to him to associate with railway men. Their movement, he said, :whic;h had been supported by all the greatest people on the railways, like all other movements, began entirely spontaneously. At Wolverton they were not getting the same amount of support from the younger generation that they used to get. It was a matter for very serious consideration. So far as the companies were concerned, they had always had loyal support and encouragement from the directors, and they owed them a debt of gratitude.

In conclusion Mr. Purves expressed their thanks to Dr. Stewart and to the Committee, and empha ised the usefulness of a knowledge of First Aid in view of the appalling number of accidents on the roads.

The St. John Tradition.

J'lddress delivered al the Anmlaf Conference oj No. IV District by Dr. Corbel Pletcher, Assistant Surgeon-in-Chief, St. John Ambulance Brigade.

My first duty is to acknowledge the high honour which has been conferred upon me by the invitation of your Commissioner to address you at this Annual Conference of o. IV (Lancashire) District. When I remember the names of the iJJustrious members of the Order and its Departments who have in previous year given this address, I am overcome wi th embarras ment, and I am puz;ded to know how best I can serve or advance your interests.

I would add that I am particularly pleased that this, my first official visit, after my promotion to Assistant urgeon-in-Chief, is to your District, with the glorious record of \-"hich - to mention two individuals only-the names of Colonel Charles Trimble and Dr. Frank Pirn arc inseparably connected. 0 District in the Brigade pos e ses a finer record, and no individuals have ever served the Order or the 1\mbulance Movement with greater deyotion and success than these officers, who happily are still on the l\ctl\' e List.

The old o. IV District contributed enormously to the recognition by the Government of the Brigade as a Public tilit\' en-ice at the outbreak of the outh j\frican W'ar, fo-r which it supplied one half of the 2,046 Brigade members a. supplement to the Army Medical Department.

Colonel TrimbJe was appointed Commissioner in 1895, and continued in that office till the end of last year. I Ie was among the fir t batch of members to receive the l\Ieritoriou elTice Iedal when, in 1899, this award "vas first in , tituted by the Order. During the European \'{ ar he was in charge of the Brigade Hospital at Etaples, and by personal gallantry he won the Gold Life- a\Ting Medal of the Order. In brief, that the adniinistration of Lhe Brigade ito-day modelled on such efficient and uccessful lines is due in no mall degree to the \Vise counsel 'which, since its earliest days, Colonel Trimble has always given as a member of the Chief Commissioner's taff.

Dr. Frank Pim is one of the pioneers of the Brigade in Lancashire. He took his l\IeritorioLls ervice :i\ledal in 1903 ; and passing through various District posts, he was in 1920 appointed /'1 5 istant Commissioner, in which po ition he has rendered splendid service. By his generosity, he enabled o. IV District to be the first to carry the Brigade tandard; and when it was accidentally destroyed, he it was who promptly presented another, and possibly a more beautiful tandard. Lastly, Dr. Pim ga\ c a magnificent Silver Cup to the Order for annual competition among the police forces of England, Wales and Isle of j\1an, whereby the police have been brought into yet more intimate association with the work of the Order; and I rem mber that in this competition I set and judged the Erst team test.

For this address, however, my difficulty is to find a subject which will interest each and all. Several have been suggested, including "Competitionstheir Conduct and Future." But all suggestions were unsatisfactory because not one appealed to all. Then it occurred to me that the interest of us all would be aroused if I dealt with a subject which has been much in my mind during the past six weeks. Briefly, I have been occupied in trying to solve certain historical problems connected with the Association; and to this end I have been reading once again in musty volumes the wonderful story of the start and progress of the St. John Ambulance Association.

nvone who knows or has read the storv will agree ' with me that it is like a fairy tale. Righ{ from the institution of the Association in 1877, men and women literally flocked to take up the new study, and in the process caught some all-absorbing enthusiasm which fired their imaginations; and yet in the musty volumes there is no indication as to what was its source. Civilian ambulance work spread from England to its Colonies and from England to the Continent. Nevertheless, though individuals do not differ much in their characters in different countries, the British Empire to-day is still the great home of Ci,Tilian mbulance Work. So, as I read the story, I was more and more puzzled as to the driving force behind the movement, which, starting as pure philanthropy, developed into a valuable form of education, and is to-day a great moul force for the physical and mental good of the community, including the ambulance men and women themselves.

orne may be surprised to find me dealing "\\'ith this question. So I would remind you that Chapter General has seen fit to promote as Chief urgeons of the Brigade two of us, each of whom, starting at tl:..e bottom as Divisional urgeons, has also had considerable experience in an important executive command. Perhaps I may add that, wherea my Chief, Colonel C. I. Ellis, gained his know ledge of Brigade work in the Provinces, I obtained mine in the

I. - THE T. TR.-\DITION.

Even so I read and I read. Then gradually it dawned upon me that the explanation of the marvellous enthu ia m of all-medical and lay-student of the 110vement lay not in the written records, but in tradition, which i "the handing down of unwritten opinions and practices to posterity." In short, the t. John Tradition is Personal Service; and it is well expre _ ed in the two mottoe of the Order, \vhich we may tran late omewhat freely a Keep tbe faith, and Tr'ork fo/' the good of J.lIallkiJld.

It would appear, therefore, that the St. John Ambulance .A sodation flourished from it Yen'

outset because our fathers inherited the same Spirit of Service which inspired the Knights of St. John in bygone days, and because with them, as with our fathers, self counted for nothing, whereas Service, and especially combined Service (or, as we call it to-day, "team work") is all in all. Indeed, the individual who seeks self-advancement in the Ambulance Movement is as a drowning man clutcrung at a straw. If he be fortunate to escape drowning, then he will seek other paths, simply because Ambulance Work is its own reward.

n.-ITs INFLUENCE a I JDIVIDUALS.

The influence of the St. John Tradition varies greatly with individual members of the Brigade, which is divisible into two main sections-surgeons and trained lay persons. With some it calculates merely the desire to carryon in the same old grooves, whether these be grooves of practice or of instruction; with others, it acts as a spur to progressive action and invention, as in the cases of Sir John Furley and Sir James Cantlie; and again, with others, it calls forth the instinct of leadership, as in the cases of Sir Edmund Lechmere and Colonel George Duncan -to mention only the noble band of pioneers who started the St. John Ambulance Association.

As further evidence of the effects of the St. John Tradition, I would quote the membership of the Hampstead Division, with which in 1916 I linked up with the Brigade. On one occasion I made a public speech advising prospective recruits to join "for material benefits," especially if such were contemplating matrimony, because as members of the rank and file they could have the help of builder, bricklayer, decorator, plumber, gas fitter, electrician, solicitor, parson, dental surgeon, with full medical qualifications, and doctor.

:probably, also, some of our keenest surgeons will confess that, as with myself in the early days of commencing practice, the thought of guineas for Association lectures was an inducement to take up the work. This persisted, possibly, for several courses of lectures, until the Spirit of Service began to exercise its power. Further, its influence was the greater, because the work brought us into intimate contact with lay men and women, who, good fellows all, had been caught by the spell of the St. John Tradition long years ago, and who, consciously or unconsciously, spread this infection. Thus our outlook widened, until ere many years had passed the financial reward became of secondary importance.

In my own case the Spirit of Service led me in I913 into the field of ambulance journalism, partly because I can write but cannot talk or make speeches, and partly because, perhaps, I saw more clearly than my predecessors the possibilities of this branch of the work. To-day, looking backwards, I fear that in the ardour of my youthful enthusiasm, I sometimes wrote all too plainly what I had no opportunity of saying in private conversation.

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Perhaps, however, the most wonderful example in modern times of the influence of the St. John Tardition is found in the story of the Ceylon Police Corps, which, through the efforts of Sir Herbert Dowbiggin, then Inspector-General, has been a unit of the Brigade Overseas for the past twenty years, and is mostly composed of natives. These men, whose religion teaches them not to take life, though not to save it, practise to-day intrinsic principles of Christianity, and positively vie with each other in their efforts to save life. Indeed, on many occasions, cases of exceptional first aid have been recorded; and one member actually holds the .l\feritorious Certificate of the Association, an award much desired, but rarely granted.

IlL-ITs I FLUE CE ON TlIE BRIGADE.

As in religion, so in the Ambulance Movement, success is measured by the enthusiasm aroused in the individuals; and as far as the Brigade is concerned, no organisation could have advanced in a more wonderful and progressive fashion. tar ted in 1887 as a handful of men centred around St. John's Gate, it has gone from strength to strength until to-day it numbers 63,000 men and women at home, and 13,000 Overseas, all pledged to work for the remarkable wage of nothing per annum, paid quarterly. This astonishing increase in membership has been met, as the need arose, by the division of the Brigade at first into Corps, and later into Districts, on a GroupedCounty basis.

I.-The Area Scheme.

To-day the Districts, though increased numerically, are too cumbersome for efficient working. So these in turn are being divided into Counties and Areas, a change wruch you are now experiencing, since No. IV (Lancashire) District has been sub-divided into seven Areas. As you known, No. I (Prince of Wales'S) District was split into five Areas in 1923. It is, therefore, appropriate that I should give this addres, because of the past eight happy years I have been privileged as the Officer-in-charge of Central A rea to play my part in the team-game, which has rendered the Area Scheme a complete success.

The St. John Tradition has continued its beneficent influence, and has pervaded each and every Area in No. I District; and, under the command of its splendid Commissioner, Lieut.-Colonel Francis Brooks, M.D., the District has progressed mightily in work and numbers, while each Area has struggled in friendly rivalry against the other four. The result has been magnificent; and each Area to-day has its Social Meetings, its periodical Conferences of Officers, its Church Parade, and its monthly Gazette.

Perhaps you will forgive me if I give you my pet phrase with reference to Areas, and their constituent Units-" happy and prosperotls." With each glad Year this is the wish which we tender to our friends; and this is just the right expression for Brigade work. Life has its duties; but unless these are performed

happily, life is only a miserable existence. Fortunately the St. John Tradition is not a morbid conception; and in the Prince of Wales's District we learned that the friendly tussle between the Areas could proceed happily and prosperously.

2.-The Division.

The need for happiness and prosperity so essential to Areas) Counties and Districts is a positive necessity in the Division, because the strength and future of the Brigade rests on the Divisional Unit. The St. John Tradition teaches us that there must be perfect concord between the Officers of a Division, and especially between the Surgeon and Superintendent, who represents the technical and executive branches of the work. So I would ask if you in No. IV (Lancashire) District are handling your Surgeons correctly. As District Surgeon and as Area Commissioner, I found that some Superintendents went to their prospective Surgeons as suppliants, their hats in their hands, craving favours and proffering inducements, especially excuse from Brigade uniform. Then they made matters still worse by treating their now accepted Surgeons as honoured guests, and outside regulations, and by even going so far as to omit their attendances at drills, on forms B.F. I. The result was invariably disastrous, and such Surgeons failed to catch the inspiration of the St. John Tradition, and after one or two appearances were seen no more at drills and practices.

The better way is to approach the proposed technical expert of a Division as I was approached. The delegate at the outset of his interview satisfied himself that I was fully comTersant with the objects and constitution of the Brigade, emphasising that it consisted of volunteers who gave their services without payor other financial reward. Then he proceeded to detail my duties as Divisional Surgeon, and concluded by telling me that, though the members ardently desired my expert assistance, he knew me to be a busy man, and realised that I could not accept. Afterwards the Division took me to their hearts; and the harder I worked them, the happier they were. The result was that my Division inculcated me so thoroughly with the St. John Tradition that I have several times refused specialist advice that the time has come for me to relax my efforts and go on Reserve.

Afterwards as District Surgeon, I issued a Circular setting forth which were compulsory and which were optional duties for a Divisional Surgeon; and I declined to accept nominations of applicants who did not promise to do their jobs, including the wearing of uniform. My Chief has reminded me that conditions in the Provinces are not the same as in London. Nevertheless, I maintain that is no real difference in

the individual characters of Surgeons in town and the country, and that the same frank statement of facts and the same consistent treatment will both attract and hold the right individuals.

It is an honour to wear the uniform of the Brigade; but you who are in executive charge must realise that pampering spoils us, and that the St. John Tradition calls for each and all of us to play our separate parts in a team-game which is conducted for the benefit of the sick and injured. So for the happiness and prosperity of a Division there must be perfect concord among its Officers. Each has his special duties; bm each should confide in the others, if only that the rank and file may see how well the affairs of the Division are conducted.

IV.-ITs PKEEP.

In conclusion, the Surgeon-in-Chief recently addressed an Open Letter to Brigade Surgeons in the GAZETTE, and reminded them that the Brigade cannot stand still, and that it must either go forward, or backward. All of us, I take it, are agreed that the latter calamity shall not take place; and so, in no spirit of criticism, I offer you the following suagestions b' whereby the St. John Tradition may be upheld and continue so to exert its beneficent influence that we may pass on our glorious inheritance unsullied to the succeeding generation:

(I) Each of us must strive to increase the membership of the Brigade; and the best way to do this is by personal missionary efforts.

(2) Each of us must do his (or her) utmost to make a complete success of the office held.

(3) Each section of the Brigade--executive and technical-must work together in perfect concord, without which succe s is impossible.

In so doing I express the confident hope that No. IV (Lancashire) Di trict may long maintain its high ideals, and that all its Di, isions may continue to be Happy and Prosperous.

Seryices in the Grand Priory Church will be held on December 9 to commemorate the re-capture of Jerusalem. Holy Communion at 8,30 a.m., and a short service with addres at 5 p.m.

It is hoped that all tho e int re ted in the Order will attend.

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Order of St. ] ohn of Jerusalem. Grand Priory Church.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade News.

Cheques should be made payable to the D.i s trict Trea urer.

A JU AL RETUR

NO.2 DISTRICT.

PORT MOUTH R SING DrvI SIO

\X'e stern and London Midland and Scottish Rail ways. Two long seats on the platform bore the name, " Bennington Halt."

No. 1.

(PRINCE OF WALES) DISTRICT.

CommissIoner ;-

FRANCIS A. BROOKS, M.D.

PUBLIC D UTY DISTRICT

Officers in charge of Divisions are reminded that the Brigade year ends on December 3 I, 1932, and their returns should be. completed as early as possible after that date and submmed to the Assistant Commissioner of the Area so as to reach him as soon January as possible.

O RD ERS.

The would like to take this opportunity of expressIng his thanks and appreciation for the manner in wJ:ich members of all ranks undertook duty on the occasIOn. of Lord 1:1a:yor's Day, ovember 9, and the observatIOn of Arilllstice, November in addition to the ight of Memories at the Albert Hall 'Pageant.

The Commissioner was very much impressed by the sn:artness and general appearance of the members of Jo. DIstrict, and he :will be Officers will convey to their members next DIVIsIOnal meeting, the thanks of the COIllllllssIOner for the services rendered.

A very appreciative letter of thanks has also been se nt by the Commissioner of Police to the Commissioner for the services rendered •

OBSERVATION OF ARMISTICE.

Arrangements were made b y the Commissioner for a wreath to be laid on the Cenotaph on Friday, November IT, from the Officers and members of No. T District, in memory of our fallen comrades.

The wreath laid by District Officer N. Burton, who was accomparued by Superintendent Holliman, Sergeant Allum, Corporal Brown and Private Picton; thus all ranks were ,represented on this occasion.

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Divisions are reminded that arrangements should be made without delay for those members who have not already attended for re-examination for 1932. they likely to lose their efficiency for the year. WIll an? C?fficers-in-Charge of Ambulance and NurSIng DIvlSlons please deal with this matter immediately.

OFFI CE RS' A UAL DIl'.1NER AND DANCE.

The Officers' Annual Dinner and Dance will take place at the Wharncliffe Rooms, Hotel Great Central, Marylebone, on Saturda y, December 3. The Commissioner is plea sed to announce that the Sub-Prior, the Earl of and Lord Allenby are honouring the District by beIng present on this occasion, and the Commissioner that a!l 9fficers the District will attend to support hIm .m receIVIng such lmportant guests. Tickets can be obtamed from the District Treasu rer at Dis trict Headquarters, price IS. 6d. Applications should be made as early as pos sible so that the arrangement s may be proceeded with.

OFFI CE R S' ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.

The Commissioner will be glad if Officers who have not sent in for the year 1932, will gIve the matter theIr attentIon. -;,; ---

B.F 5. should be sent dIrect to the Commissioner at Dlstnct Headquarters, not later than January 1, 1933

FRA JCIS A. BROOKS, Lielolt. -Co lonel, Commis ioner.

No. 1 DISTRICT.

The alworth, Peckham and Bermond sey Division held theIr second annual dinner on Saturday, October 29-

A .v.ery pleasant ceremony place with the reception of VISitors at 7}0 p.m., at whIch. a large gathering was present. Supenntendent A. G. Bukes took the chair in place of Major E. WI Herrington, T.D ., who was unable to attend. Superintendent Birke was supported by Ambulance Officers C Peddie and V. Pantlin Birkes. in his remarks congratulated the DIViSIon on haVIng achleved such sp lendid work during the past year. speeches were also given by uperintendent FranCIes, Ambulance-Officer C Peddi e, and V. PantEn.

o. 107 (YORK ROAD, L. .E.R.) Drvr 10 T.

On Saturday, October 22, a concert was held in aid of Divisional funds. It was give n by the "XL" E Tertainers, and arranged b y Mr. rthur Acrell.

This .is not the first time that the well-known artistes compOSing this concert party have given their services free that the funds of the Di vision might benefit, and the\ well the vote of thanks proposed in the Superintendent H. H. Dye, and which was carried WIth such applau se.

There was not a dull moment in the evening, nor any Item that was not up to the usual high s tandard of the artistes.

TEAD.

After 50 years' service, Miss Hoare, of orth End House, has gone on Brigade Reserve.

When. Hamp s tead ursing Division was formed in I 91.2, Hoare was appointed Lad y Superintendent, which pOSItion she held until 1924, when she was proLady District Officer of the orthern Area of No. Dlstnct. On her transfer to the Brigade Reserve, Miss Hoare :vas pre sente d by the ursing Divi sion s of the Area with a handsome black crystal inksta nd bearing the Cross of St. John in white enamel.

Mrs. Cecil MacFadden, Lady Superintendent of.Hampstead DIvlSlon since 1924, ha s been appotnted Lady DiStrict Officer in Miss Hoare' s place. qn her promotion. Mrs. was presented a fountatn pen and pencil. together With a book relaung the Centenary Celebrations Order In England by the I lampstead Nursing DIVISIOn.

The annual presentation of awards took place on October 24, when Lieut. -Col. W. E. Pittard, F.R.S.A., County Commissioner, presented 77 First Aid certificates, 49 Home ur si ng certificate s, two Service Medals, and numerous other awards to members who re-qualify each ·year. Lieut.-Col. II. G. orman White (Chairman of the Portsmouth Centre) presided; also pre se nt were Mr s. Pittard, Mrs. White, Mrs. E. M. Fulljames, Lady Divisional uperintendent, and Superintendent H. Rand. Lieut. -Col. Pittard, after performing the presentation, congratulated the ursing Divi sion on the year's steady progress.

FAR BOROUGH, IIANT S.

On October 19 the Division met for the annual presentation of awards and a competition to decide which five men should represent the Di v ision in the forthcoming Aldershot Corps competition. Mrs. Pearson, wife of Corps Superintendent Pear son, made the presentation, which consisted of over 20 awards. Dr. Brocket and Corps uperintendent Pear , on acted as judges to the

Three teams marshalled by Staff-Sergeant Moss, M.S.M., and CorporaJ R. H. Thornbury took part. On arriving at the halt each team-leader was handed a card by the judge (Major Sir Eric Stuart Taylor, Bt., O.B.E., M.D.), which read:-

" You have been on duty at a country flower show, and are now waiting for your train home, which is due in 15 minutes. So vou mar fall out and sit down and await events." ,

Dramatic Sit/la/ion.

Thereupon a "well-to-do" young man in flannels entered, followed shortly by a "down-and-out," and a dramatic situation quickly developed. From their heated conversation it was inferred that there had been" doublecrossing" over a jewel robbery, and a refusal on the part of the" well -to-do" to share the proceeds with his friend. This encounter, though unexpected, seemed to have been anticipated, for both were carrying firearms, and shots were exchanged, with fatal re ults in one case and a

eompetltlOn, which was well contested between the two .CO.s. After the competition, all those present were handed refreshments, and afterwards dancin g continued until 1 p.m. Besides Corp Officers, visitors were present from \ldersh ot, Fleet and Camberley; in short they all had a most enjoyable eyening.

CHELTENIIA \f. Pistol Drama 011 a Station Platform.

hot s rang out on the platform of Bennington Ilalt, a lonely Cheltenham station, last night, and two men slumped to the fl oor, one d ying, the other badly wounded.

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The tragedy was staged in the annual competition of the Cheltenham Town Divi ion of the t. John Ambulance Brigade at Bennington Hall.

The platform of the hall was transformed into a railway halt. The organ was completely hidden by a large hoarding which was covered with some very str iking coloured posters of holiday resorts served by the Great

compound complicated fracture inYoh-i ng the elbowjoint in the other.

The actors were 11es rs. R. Pik e and R kelton, assi ted by Mr. Ray Holder-three accompli hed members of the Junior Imperial League Dramatic oeiety.

The body of the hall \Va well filled, among tho e pre_ent being the County Commis ioner (1fajor R. Barrett Carde\v, M.C, F.R.C. .E.), and Mrs. Barrett Cardew, County urgeon D r. \\ Tm. Hutton, County Officer H. J. Le" Tis, 11r5. H. J. Le,,-is, Corp uperintendent Rey. C Cou en P etch, l\L\., Corp Officer W J. Mullins, D ivisional urgeons Dr s. J. P ollard D. K. Crawford, and \\ m. Hutton, Jr., Di\Tisional uperintendent F. L. 1We and Mrs. 11ile ,Lady lur ing Officer 11i Carrick and 11iss \\"ard, and ur e latter.

C .11. H. G. Ballinger 11. .M., was judges' steward.

The R es"lt.

The Divis iona l uperintendent of the Town Di\"i ion (}, Ir. R. J. Gardner, 1. L), invited Corp uperintendent the Rev. C C. Petch to announce the re_ ult, as fo11m," :-

ourh Derbyshire \rea Inspecrion ar HeJn or on 'eprcm ber 3, 1932.

H. J. Lewis Cup for team work: I, " A " team (led by Corporal Wm. Herbert); 2, "B" team (led by Sergeant Sih'ey), and" C" team (led by Coporral Ford), a tie.

The competition for the Dr. D. W. J. Andrews Cup for individual work (held last week) was announced to have been won by Sergt. Silvey, closely followed by Corporal Ford and Sergeant \XTilcox (Divisional Secretary).

The trophies were gracefully presented by Mrs. Barrett Cardew, who received a beautiful bouquet of chrysanthemums in appreciation of her kind services.

Refreshments were served while music was provided by a small orchestra the direction of Jack Hawkins. The judges havtng offered helpful CrItiCISm, and expressed their recognition of the resource and knowledge exhibited, the County Commissioner and County Officer both tendered their congratulation to the Superintendent and Officers of the Division on the realistic setting of the test.

HIGH WYCOMBE.

Mter many years of insecurity, the High Wycombe Division has acquired new headquarters, which were opened on Saturday by the Mayor (Alderman W H. Tyzack). The Division has to thank the Corporation for a very large room and garage for its motor ambulance.

Dr. C. A. Parker, Divisional Surgeon, and a pioneer of the movement locally, presided, and was supported by the Mayoress, Alderman G. J. Thrasher, chairman of the County Committee; Mr. W. Scott Evans, County Secretary; Major P. G. Darvil-Smith, County Commissioner; and Major S. J. C. Holden, County !he Princes Risborough, Bourne End and Marlow DIv1S1ons were represented by Superintendents J. Pearce, F. E. SerIs, and T. R. Foreman, respectively, and members. Seve.ral neighbouring Divisions were represented, and Chief Officer G. T. Miles, of High Wycombe Volunteer Fire Brigade, Quartermaster Mrs. Bryant, and members of the V.A.D., and Town Councillors were present.

Dr. Parker said they all deeply regretted the absence, through illness, of their own Superintendent, Mr. R. M. Blaikie. They were glad to see the Mayor and Mayoress, and congratulated them, as was probably the. last function that they would offictally attend, upon a highly successful year of office.

" The Ambulance Brigade has been wandering in the wilderness practically since 1915," said the chairman.

" Before we were a St. John Ambulance Brigade we were an ambulance section of the old Bucks Volunteers. Directly the war was over we converted ourselves into a Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. We were kicked about from pillar to post, and had no home which we could call our own where we could hold drills and lectures and have a little social life. Now, through the kindness of the Town Council, we have this very excellent hall which we may really call our own for seven years.

" There have been great changes in the Division during these 18 years, but there are still left five of the original members of 191 5-Superintendent Blaikie, Watts, Bryant, Payne and, as far as I am able to do anything, myself. We are fortunate in having a lot of younger, and perhaps more efficient and energetic members, and I think especially of the Boy Cadets, who are beginning to feed the Ambulance Division. That, I think, is one of the most hopeful and important things we have."

The Mayor said that when the Corporation found

themselves in the fortunate position of having that property at their disposal they gladly fell in with the Division's wishes. It had cost the Corporation a considerable sum to do their share of the work, although, incidentally, they had been able to do something for themselves. .

" It is a real pleasure to the Corporation to feel that the Division has a place where it can meet without the possibility of its being disturbed for some considerable time," said the Mayor. "The first term is for seven years. We never know what is going to happen in a town's development, but I think rou may take it that unless the Council is very dilfer ently constituted and unless something very serious happens to make it necessary to do away with this building, you wilt not be disturbed at the end of that period.

" I know that the Division is doing a remarkably fine work in High Wycombe. I thank you for all you have done and I trust this room will be of great benefit to you in your future work. Here in High Wycombe, where we have so much machinery, it is necessary that someone should be at every factory to attend to accident cases."

Alderman Thrasher said the members of the Division could not have set their hands to a finer work. It called for self-sacrifice and hard study-two e sential factors in character-building. Now that they had a building of their own they would feel more of a brotherhood, and he hoped particularly that the Cadets would flourish there.

The Chairman mentioned that when a body of hungermarchers arrived at High \Vycombe, 150 of them were attended for sore feet and other minor ailments.

Major Darvil-Smith spoke of the Division's fine record of service during 1931. Members attended 2,481 cases, and 200 cases were conveyed in the motor ambulance.

Corporal Burnell attended 850 cases, Corporal Gove attended 520, in addition to performing 176 transport duties, and Private Patey attended 320 cases.

The High Wycombe Division was one of 1,800 Divisions in the country, boasting a membership of close on 60,000 men and women giving their services voluntarily.

Each of those Divisions was self-supporting and therefore the High Wycombe Division deeply appreciated the valuable help given to it by the Corporation.

Sergeant \Xiatts, Secretary of the Division, said that some of the younger members did not realise the tremendous influence of Dr. Parker upon the Division in its early days. He had left them memories of his kindliness and infinite patience that would never leave them.

Sergeant Watts mentioned that Ambulance Officer F. W. Rittman had travelled 4,000 miles during the past ten years, at his own expense, to attend drills.

On behalf of the County Committee, Alderman Thrasher presented to the Division a flag and certificate of efficiency, which were received by Ambulance Officer Rittman.

The Mayoress presented certificates, medallions and bars to members of the Division and to associate members, among whom were policemen, firemen, and an A.A. scout.

No. 4 (LANCASHIRE) DISTRICT. WESTHOUGHTON.

A Hulton ambulance shield competition was held on Saturday, October 8, at the Ambulance Hall, West-

houghton, for the first time under the auspices of the local Ambulance Division. A large crowd witnessed nine competing teams dealing with an imaginary accident caused by a man falling from a scaffold. The" patient" had been specially instructed, and was commended by the judge, Dr. V. S. C. Lucas, Farnworth.

The awards were: I, Horwich St. John Ambulance Brigade, 200; 2, Horwich Loco Boiler Shop, 199; 3, Atherton section, Manchester Collieries, 184; 4, Bolton L.M. & S. Railway, 16o; 5, I nce Moss Collieries, 159; 6, Daubh.ill Division, r 5 ; 7, Mosley Common o. 4, 156; 8, Gin Pit, Manchester Collieries, 154; 9, Adlington and Heath Charnock Division, 144.

A HTON-UNDER-LYNE.

In October, 1890, Mr. Daniel Hall founded a small

to entertain his guests in the Town Hall. Ab?u t 25. ° people attended, including the members of the Bngade In their uniforms.

Among those present were the Mayore s (Miss HaJI), the Deputy Mayor and :1ayoress (Councillor and Mrs H. Sheard), the Mayor and Mayoress-elect (Councillor and Mrs. S. A. Platt), Councillor E. Broadbent, J.p., and Mrs. Broadbent, the Chief Constable (Mr. Henry Gregson) and Mrs. Gregson, Councillor and Mrs. G. \Y/. Castle, Colonel W. L. Connery, Councillor and Burgess, Dr. Heap, the Borough Treasurer (Mr. E. ),I. O'Hara), Mrs. O'Hara and Miss O'Hara, A. \X' Thompson, .i'1iss Mary Broadbent, Lady upenntendent fiss Hulley, urse Officer Miss Adam s, Officer Ge o rge Saxon, and Officer J. Wl Shelmerdine.

FIRST \1\1.; \L CO FERE CE , 1'0. -t (L\l\:C \ HIRE) DISTRICT. \eofed, lif/f o nghl Lt.-Col. \\'. Chaloner, O.B.E., T.D., J.P., Dim-ict -\udiror and Coumy Commissi o r:er for CheshIre; \ Sistant Commissioner \\'. \faA well Reekie, O B.E. , J.P. ; Lady District uperintenJent \irs. TwecJale , C.B.E , J.P.; CommiSSioner \'C G mith, O B.E,; The \fayar of Colm:, Councillor J. King; Col. C. J. Trimble, C.B C.\1.G V.D., T.D. (Late Commj sianer) , Officer No. -t District; The .-\ssisrant Surgeon-In-Ch !ef, [ \1..\., \1.B., J\1.R.C. ., L.R.C.P.; \ssistant CommiSSioner F. E de B. Pim, LR.C.P. ; As s L tant Co mmis loner ;"Iajor E. B. Pooley, L.R.C.P ; W'. H. Harris, E sq., District Treasurer. Jlalldillg, lefllo right : Di trict Officers \. R. Taylor, :;"1.R.C.S., LR.C.P., R. Clegg, ;'.1.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Capr. R. 1. Poston, \1.D , \,-1.B_, Ch.B., ]. II. Cleal (District Secretary), CoL C. H S. Redmond T.D., t.LB., Major J. }.. ),fackenzie, ;\1. -\. '\1.B W. H. GascaU, D C.;'.!., B. c.: Corps Superintendent \Y/. Heap (Colne Corps).

First \id class in the Parish Church chools, Ashton. It met with instant success, the mem bership increased, and the study of ambulance work was so inten ive that every student of the class passed the examination.

Years went by and the fir t Division of the t. John Ambulance Brigade was founded in Ashton, and to-day Ashton is the proud posse sol' of a very large and influential Division of 57 men and 37 l \mbulance Sister ince its inauguration 4,015 award have been issued to members, including 1,326 First Aid award, 426 Nursing certificates, 62.7 youcherl>, 443 medallion, 9I6 labels, and 77 pendants.

At the annual presentation of awards and social, the M.P. for the borough (Colonel Broadbent) and Mr Broadbent handed the prizes to the succe sful tudent. By virtue of his position as layor, Alderman Hall was able

Superintendent D. Hall, holding office as Mayor, wa ' pre ented with the third bar to hi Sen ice 11edal.

IRLA:'>r AND C.-I.DI HEAD.

Mr. J. inclair Kerr, as president of the local Di,-i of St. ] ohn mbulance Brigade, spoke orne encouragtng words to the member at the annual in pection on Sunday la t. He pointed out the progre s had been mad.e in safer \vorking conditions resulting lO fewer fatal dents, but he '.\' as afraid 100 per cent. freedom trom accidents \l,ras a 10 ng \Va y off yet.

He and hi co-directors of the Lanca hire reel Corporation, Ltd., are ,trong upporters of the " First" movement, and no firm in the kingdom 15 dOlOg more to bring it to the notice of the workers.

Di trict Officer Colonel Redmond, the inspecting officer, and others paid a high tribute to Mr. 'inclair Kerr and

firm, as well a the Urban Council, for their practical interest in the Di\'i ion.

CHORLEY.

On \'7ednesday evening ovember 9, the Chorley S.J.A.B. Dramatic Society presented the play" Journey's End," by R. C. Sheriff, in the mbulance Hall, Library There was a large attendance at the production, which was repeated on November II and 12.

THORNTO CLEVELEYS.

The annual competition for the "Ho Kom Toner " which was presented last year by Mrs. Ralphs, wife of Assistant Commissioner E. Ralphs, was held on 1 ovember 12 in conjunction with the competition for the '.' Hill" Shield and the " Mary Hill " Cup; the result beIng as follows :-

(I) " Hill» Shield :won by Blackpool Division.

(2) " Ho Kom Tong" Shield, won by Lytham Division.

(3) " Mary Hill" Cup, won by Kirkham Division.

Mrs. Elletson, of Preesall, presented the prizes, and was supported by the Chairman of the L; rban District Council District Officer Gastall, Divisional urgeon Penistan, and other infiuentialladies and gentlemen.

Tea was afterwards provided, and the ladies who attend to the social side activities of the Division are to be congratulated on their efforts to make everybody welcome.

AREA Cm'FERENcE.

In to keep in clc:ser touch with the various Corps and DlvlslOns of the DIstnct, the Commissioner, \"\ G. Smith, O.B.E., has inaugurated Area Conferences, with Officers of and above the rank of Ambulance Officer (both Ambulance and ursing). The Erst of [hese Conferences was held at Accrington on ovember 12 when the Comthe <?fficers of No. 2 Sub-Area ( o. 1 Area), Including ASSIstant Commissioner F. E. de B. Pim

L.R.C.P., District Officers Major J. .A. Mackenzie, M.B.: M.A.,. Dr. R. Clegg, o.ne .Corps Surgeon, three Corps two DlvlslOnal Surgeons, II Divisional Supermtendents, two Corps Officers, nine Ambulance Officers, six Lady Divisional Superintendents, nine Lady Ambulance two Cadet Superintendents.

The Lady DIstrict Supenntendent, Mrs. E. A. Tweedale, C.B.E., A.R.R.C., J.p., and the District Secretary District Officer J. H. Cleal, were also present. .

Very interesting discussion took place on such subject as " Road Patrol Duty," " Establishment of Cadet Units"

The Ensuring of the Efficiency of Surgeons," " hons," "Examinations for Promotion," "Annual Returns," " The Brigade and its relations with the Association Centres," etc.

The Conference was a decided success. The Commissioner was thanked for affording the Officers of the the opportunity of meeting for discussion of matters and it was unanimously decided to hold a slffillar Conference half-yearly, at Blackburn and Accrington alternately.

The following further Area Conferences have been arranged :-

ov. 23, Dec. 8.

Dec. 10,

o. Sub-Area ( o. Area), at Burnley.

NO.1 Sub-Area (No. 3 Area), at Manchester.

No.2 Area, at Bolton.

Dec. 14.

No.2 Sub -A rea ( o. 3 Area), at Oldham.

Dec.21. 0.4 Area,at\Vigan.

Jan. 4· o. 5 Area, at L.ivcrpool.

Jan. 10. o. 6 Area, at Preston.

Tot Exed: o. 7 Area. Probably at Grange.

i\SKERN lAIN CORPS.

There was a largc number of spectators to witnes the final for the "\'(1 elfare Shield," which wa held at the Askern Welfare Institute, on Saturday afternoon, October 29, 1932)· Four teams competed.

Dr. Duncan Malloch was the judge, and he expressed pleasure in finding such a high standard of Ambulance work.

The result was :-1, T. Cobner's tcam, 88 points; 2nd, C. Bonsall's team, 87 ; 3rd, L. Freeman's team, 79 ; 4th, \V Machin's team, 77, and the doctor was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his ervices.

PresCI1tatioll to COlpS OJlicer f1. Bedford.

At the finish of the whist, Corps Surgeon Dr. Duncan Malloch presented to Corps Officer A. Bedford (who has now removed to Ox croft) , a framed enlargement portrait ?f .Officers of the Askern fain Corps, bearing an Inscnptlon a a token of esteem and respect from the Officers and members of the Corps. He wa also presented with a sihrer cigarette casco

In o::aking the presentation, Dr. Malloch spoke in high appreCIation of .i\lr. Bedford's service to the Brigadc, and Mr. Bedford suitably acknowledged the gifts.

Corps Superintendent C. E\Tans, Divi sional uperintendent A. \X' illiams, and Private Bainbridge, also referred to the good work which Mr. Bedford had done durin'g his term of office.

o. 6 Dr TRICT. ROAD SERVICE.

During this year three new First Aid Road lut <; have been opened in the 1 orth Riding.

The East Cleveland Division ha,Te provided one on the moor road between Guisborough and \'q'hitb, the Darlington Division has erected one at cotch on the Great orrh Road, and in Octob er the l\Iiddlesbrough Central Division had their hut officially opened hy the Mayor, at the Marton-in-Cleveland cross-roads.

As there were already three hut s, run respectively hy the Eston Division, and the \Vhitby Division (2), in the Riding, it may be claimed that the area is being fairly well covered.

Three of the huts are on lonely moorland roads, which are hilly and subject to fog s, and the summer traffic is heavy.

Much good work has been done at these points in dealing with accident cases

The enthusiasm shown by the Officer and members of the Divisions concerned, in finding fund and putting in much skilled voluntary work in the building and erection of the hut s, is beyond praise.

A new Ambulance Section has lately been formed at Leyburn in Wensleydale, and attached to the Darlington Division. It is expected that this section will be able to do very useful work in patrolJjng the roads up the Dale, where a number of accidents have happened in recent months.

NEWCASTLE - O - TYNE.

On aturday, thc 22nd ult., the fir s t Offtcers' Fraternal of the session was held at 2, Osborne Terrace, ewcastleupon -Tyne, when an address was given by Corps Officer J. R. Logan, the subject being" A Tweh'e ight Session."

Mr. Logan outlined a suggeste d programme for a session of twelve nights for both Ambulance and ursing Divisions so that the full syllabus would be covered and the efficiency of the units maintained.

Owing to the consideration of other urgent matters, such as election of executive officers and committee and the submi sion of proposals for consideration at the County Conference, the discussion of Mr. Lo ga n' S address was postponed until the next Fraternal.

The Chairman was Corps uperintendent R. \X' Copeland, and the hostess for the evening L. A. Officer Mi ss M. Simpson.

It is hoped to hold the next Fraternal early in January

(a) FIRST \lD.

RO "'>-ON- \'('Y E.

On fonda l', October 17,1932, the annual ball organised by the Ross-on - \'( Tye Division was held at the Royal Hotel, Ross -on- \\ ' ye, when it attracted a company of about 130.

The dance hall was tast efully and cffecti\' ely dec orated with mauve and green, and the perfection of the arrangements was , uch, that a thoroughly enjoyable time wa s spcnt.

The music was supplied by The Macadam (Ilereford's premier dance band).

The M.C.'s for the dance were Corporal L. \X atts and Private W. II. Collis.

10. 8 (H.R.H. DCKE OF CO l'.:'AUGHT' ) DISTR[CT.

Congratulations on the smart turn -out on Remembrance Sunday. Your motor ambulance was inspected and it was a treat to look at both inside and outside.

ASHFORD.

Congratulations on the successful Flag Da y Appeal. TEWHAVE=".

By kind permi ss ion of the Office r Commanding, Kent and Sussex Heav y Brigade, R.A. (T. r\.), a dance was held in Fort gymnasium. Th e event was organised by er-

ereant l'\oakes, of the TerritOrial R .A., in aid of the funds the Newhaven Di"isi on, t. J.A.B. uperintendent Harding \n well supporred by membe rs and thei r friend

DODDIN GTOr;-.

upported by contingents from ittingbourne , Lenham, and Green tr et Divisi on, the D oddington Di\' ision held a most succes ful Church parade on October 23· District Officer T. Pott s was in charge of the Parade, and at the church was joined by .0bjor \\ H. F. oble, the enior Assistant Commi SlOner of the DL trier. C nfortunately the weather wa most unkind Howeyer, the church was full and the Vicar took for hi - text, \nd He

'\mong the company present were Dr. J. E. llaine (Divisional Surgeon), Superintendent E. Butterworth, and friends from Gloucester, Hereford, Monmouth, Cinderford, L1andrindod Wells.

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went about doing good." All who heard the address whether Brigade personnel or others must have felt fired with a fresh spirit of useful service to'their fellow-men.

Nter the service the parade went through pouring rain to the Chequers Hall, where a splendid tea was provided by Mrs. Sargent, the Hon. Vice-President of the Division.

52 YEARS AN Ar..muLANCE MAN.

Believed to be the oldest Ambulance man who has St. John Ambulance Brigade examinations, and carnes on, Mr. Joseph Silverwood, of Ashford, Kent, 1S 76 to-morrow. He has had 52 years' ambulance service.

FAVERSHA1>I.

was a very distinguished company present on the occaSlOn of the annual presentation of awards to members of Division. The chair was taken by Mr. Arthur SlUlth, and among those present were the IVlayor and Mayoress, Drs C. J. Evers, and F. \'1/ Grange, Mrs. Councillor B. Clementson, 1r. W. R. Robins (statio.n-master), Superintendent C. P. Curling, Lady Mrs. C. P. Curling, Ambulance Officer W. Spillett, and Miss Alexander. Mr. Spillett mentIoned that out of 55 members who had entered examinations, 54 had ?een successful in passing. He went on to say that qUlte a few of their members were employed at the Gunpowder Works, and the instruction they were receiving was undoubtedly of very great value to The Mayoress presented the awards. At the conclUSion of her s.he said not t.rlOught that t:aversham was so nch ill those willing to gIve up their to such excellent work. They were living a life of for others. In these days of so many road acctdents the work of the Ambulance was of inestimable value, ·and they should be proud of their ambulance men. Superintendent Curling made an appeal for more members.

January, 1932, the following number of road aCCIdents have been treated in the

WOMAN FOUND IN RIVER AT GUILDFORD. RESCUE BY LANTERN LIGHT.

Oxygen Administered.

Walking by the river at Station Meadows, at the end of Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, something a little way from the bank which looked like a woman, was seen by a passer-by. A lantern was fetched, and the light revealed a woman who was in the water a little way from the bank fully dressed, and immersed as far as the shoulders. The; got her but she opened her eyes and then lapsed into unconSClOusness.

policeman was fetched, and the St. John Ambulance Bngade, and Dr. the police suregon, was ent for. In the meantime the woman was wrapped in hot blankets.

the ambulance men arrived they applied artificial and used the" ovox," an apparatus for adrrun1sterlng oxygen, plus CO 2

On the advice of Dr. Milligan, the woman was removed to the Royal Surrey County Hospital, and she has now recovered.

CADET URSING DI\'I SIO

A competition. in First .1 \id was recentl y held at the NurslOg DIvlslOn Headquarters, Cavendish Street, for a handsome silver cup presented by Mr. E. E. Superintendent of the Ram sgate Town DlvlslOn) In memory of his mother.

Lady Divisional Superintendent Miss Towers, of the \"V'estgate-on-Sea Division kindly acted as judge.

After a very keenly contested competi60n, Cadet Edna Osborn was declared the winner, closely followed b\' Cadet Betty \"V'iddas.

o. 10 DISTRICT.

FUNERAL OF LADY SUPERINTENDE T OF lPwICH CORP S RING

The fun.eral of Mrs. Alice Hodgson, who passed away at her reSIdence, No.6, Northgate treet, Ipswich, on Saturday> October 15, at the age of 56 years, took place at IpSWICh Ceme.tery on Tuesday morning. She was Lady Supenntendent of the Ipswich ursing Corps. a pos1t1on which she had held with the greatest success for a number of years.

The funeral was attended by a number of Brigade besides relatives and a large number of sympathisers.

SUFFOLK COUNTY.

Armistice Services at Ipswich.

In commemoration of Armistice Day, the members of the Ipswich Ambulance and Nursing Corps assembled at the Ambulance Hall, on Sunday morning, November 13. and marched to St. Michael's Church, headed by the drum and bugle band.

At the beginning of the service a wreath of laurel leave s and poppies was placed at the altar and during the singing of the third hymn a pause was made and the wreath was deposited at the memorial to the faJlen at the West End of the church. It was dedicated by the Vicar (Rev. A. G. West, A.K.C.), and prayers were offered. A most impressive sermon was preached by the Vicar on the Life Beyond, proof thereof being shown from various examples from the Bible and Nature. The were read by

the CommisslOner (Major J. F. C. J Iossack, F.R.C.S.), and District Surgeon Dr. W. F. Pryer respectively.

Other Officers present were District Officers \\1. Ramsey, F. E. ethercoat, and J. E. Death.

}_fter the ational Anthem had been su ng the Corps assembled outside the church, and as they marched back to the hall, the Commissioner took the salute at the Hall, the parade stood in silence for one minute for the late Lady Corps Superintendent Mrs. Hodg so n. At evening, the Corps paraded at Stoke Green Chapel, Amongst those present were Di strict Officer s \\1. Ram sey, and F. E. ethercoat; Corps uperintendent C. E. Fiddy, Corps Officers F. Goddard, and J. Hutton.

Th e Pa tor (Rev. T Cook) discoursed on the subject of Peace, whilst the choir rendered the anthem " Comes at times, a Stillness," conducted by Corps Officer F. Goddard (Choirmaster).

,""CAL I SPECTION OF THE H -\\,ERHILL DI VISIO:"-:S. ( UFFOLK.)

The \nnual Inspection of the Haverhill D ivision took place on October 30, 1932, when upwards of 30 members, including men, nurses and boy and girl Cadets, all of them in uniform, paraded at the Dudd ery, the residence of Dr. A. A. Learmont, who is TIon. urgeon of the Divi sion, Other Officers attending were Superintendent G. S. cott, Lady Superintendent R. Ruffle, and First Officer E. L Pannell. The inspection wa _ carried out by the AssJstanr Commissioner, lajor:\1. ..\lacE\yan, D.F.C., TD., LB., Ch.B. (Ipswich), assisted by Di trict Officer J. E. D eath (Ipswich).

Each section of the Di vision was required to carry out certain types of work and at the close the Assistant Commissioner expressed himself as yery pleased with all he had seen.

The Assistant Comm.issioner also conducted te t in connection with the annual competition for the challenge cups for the Cadets, the cc Eades" cup for the best girl Cadet being won by \Xlinifred Brown; and the" cott" cup for the best boy Cadet, by George Talbot.

Thanks to the two vi iting Officers \yere yoiced by Hon. urgeon Learmont, who was himself thanked by Superintendent Scott for providing accommodation at his residence for the purpose of the In spectio n.

IVEAGH CUP AT Ip WICH.

On Saturday, November 5, 1932, the annual competition for the Iveagh cup was held at the Ambulance Hall, Ipswich. This competition is open to the Norfolk and Suffolk Divisions of the Brigade. Six teams competed, and had to treat a case of "poisoning." In addition to thi team test, each member underwent an individual te t.

The judge were: Dr. 'vi. F. Fryer (District urgeon), and Dr. P. \Xleiner (Divisional urgeon).

The Commissioner of o. 10 Distr ict, Major J. F. C. Hossack, F.R.C. ., was present, supported by th e ssis tant Commissioner, Major M. MacEwan, D.F.C., TD., M.B., Ch.B. Other Officer present were: District Officers Ball (Cromer), J. E. Death, i\. C. Hill, F. E. ethercoat, and \XI. Ramsey, Corps uperintendent C. E. Fiddy (Ipswich), Corps Superintendent E. C. cott ( orwich), Superintendent Randall (Cromer), Lady uperintendent Miss B. Hossack, and Lady Divisional Surgeon Mrs. MacEwan. There was also a good attendance of the public. At the conclusion of the competition, the Com323

lUlSSloner addre sse d the teams, and the Assistant Commissioner announced the results as follows :Cromer, 22 I Ipswich First Divi sion, 2. 7 ; Great Yarmouth, 193; Sheringham (I), 164; Sheringham (2), 115 ; and orwich Lads' Club, 104. The possible number of marks was 280.

The cup was presented to the winning team by Mrs. J. F. C. Hossack, who also suitably addressed those present. After dismissal, the teams sat down to tea provided by the Commissioner.

Is This a Record ?

The Secretary-General asks us to publish the following letter :-

To the Secreta;y-General, The Order of St Johll.

SIR,-It gives me much pleasure to thank you for the Diploma, with \vhich I am very pleased, and which I hope I may be spared a long time to enjoy.

I am proud to say that I have been in the Association since 1885, when I had my first lecture by Dr. Clement Duke at Rugby School House.

I joined the Bri gade in 1902. and the Royal Sick Berth R eserve in 190 5. I have the decorations of a Serving Brother of the Order of St. John, the 19 1 4 tar, General en-ice and Victory the :Meritorious Service, Royal Long SerYlCe, and St. John'S Long Service with three bars, and a Gold Medal with three bars from the L.11.S.

I hope I may still be able to help in the Ambulance Movement, but I cannot expect to do so at 67 years as I have in the past.

have a good Diyision, and ha\'e held the Leicester County Shield for 20 years, and many others.

The number on my Diploma (No. 7 202 ) says a great deal for the progress of the What a great work it has been !-I am, Su, yours obediently, A. G. D. HOWE, Divisiotlal Secretary, U'TigstOIi (ADd Rly.) Division.

25, Eden Groye, Hollo'way, .7·

DE .-\R IR,-I have in my possession a bronze medallion \'\·hich is inscribed Kathleen L haw, o. 2163;9' It was found and given to me.

Ja turall y I should like to return it to its rightful owner so if convenient would YOU make an announcement in the T. A \IBei.A -CE G:AZETTE. to th e effect that if the owner will communlcate With me, I will return it.-l am, yours incerely,

Private J. H. R. D u_ KLEY, S.J.A.B.

Questions and Answers . ARTIFICL\L RESPIRATION.

W. B. (Chapel-en-Ie-Frith).-Please tell me what is the usual method of counting the movements in the performance of artificial respiration

I do not knOll aJ!) "!lst/al method." Most people lvork Ollt their O1vn scheme, sOllie 0' comparison 1:vith their own breathing, and some 0' a J),stelJl of JZ1fJllerals, sllch as I, 2, 3 lvhile cal/sing expiratioll, and 4, 5 2:vhile permitting inspiration. A good plan 7:vhell practising artificial respiration is to place a 2vatch lvith secolld halld 011 the patient and thus to see hOl/1 10l1g (and hOlV short) the allotted five seconds are. N. C. F.

ASSOCIATION LECTURES A BRIGADE DRILLS.

:M. D. -As a Divisional Surgeon of short service I was surprised to read in the November issue that Association lectures count as Brigade drills. Recently I advised the members of my Oivision to carryon with other work while I lectured to recruits, as it seemed to me to be an absolute waste of time for them to attend a course of lectures for potential recruits.

In llQl earlY dcrys as Divisio llal SlIrgeon I held the sallie views. A little experience hOlJJeVer, soon caused me to change my viel:Vs; and a few enquiries elicited the fact that the lJlt!jority never opened the T ext-book except zJJhen the annual re-examination was almost on them.

At first I had assumed that all kneJ:V the T ext-book thoroughD', and so I lectured on more advanced topics. The men were poiite(y attentive, but some of them paipab(y struggled to restrain the impulse to ),a1l1n. Afterward,r I began to give straight Association lectures at Jll)' occasional talks to the Division, with the result that all became enthusiastical(y attentive, and SOJJle at the end of the drill thanked me for most interesting talks, For these reasons I insisted later that recruiting courses of lectures should be attended fry all members, including officers; and sometimes I "fathered JJ a recruit on to a member, who was dulY reprimanded when the recruit made a glaring mistake.

C. F.

DRESSI GS OF WOU D.

W. B. (Chapel-en-le-Frith).-Please state if cottonwool or lint should be used for washing a wound in an awkward place.

Cotton-wool is usualb' used for this purpose because it absorbs water more readilY. Lint, being less absorbent, serves admirab(y for a dressing or fomentation.

C. F.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF GREE I'\S TICK FRACT URE.

A. A. (Manchester).-I regret that the wording of my letter, published in November issue, misled you as to my meaning, and beg to point out that m y colleague's argument was based on the manner in which the question was worded, namely, "What circumstances would lead you to suspect a greenstick fracture ? "

He maintains that to a First Aider the absence of 324

crepitus and unnatural mobility would have no effect on our arriving at a diagnosis, and that, therefore, it is not just to receive marks for the inclusion of the e points. On the other hand, I consider that, as these points are mentioned in the Text- book, there is justification for their inclusion, this being my meaning when a king if it was a "competition catch."

YOllr vieJ7 s are correct , C. F.

Interesting Case Reports.

By N. CORBET FLETCHER, M.A., M.B., B.Chir. (Cantab), M.R.C.S.,

etc.,

Assistant-Surgeon-in-Chief,

The St. John Ambulance

Brigade.

C-\. E REPORT O. 59 - The Officer -i n -C harge of the Kenya Police Ambulance Divi sion Brigade Overseas report the efficient performance of Fir t Aid under the following circumstances :-

On January 15 a European motor cycll t collided with a motor car and sustained a compound fracture of left leg and an incised wound of right leg, with profuse arterial bleedin g. Constable Parker, a member of the Division, was summoned, and reached the scene of the accident within a few minutes. Cautioning the patient to keep still, he then arrested the bleeding by di git al pressure and despatched a bystander for ambulance equipment. Without unduc delay he then dressed the wounds, se t th e fractured le g splints and bandages, and had the patient removed' to hospital. Constable Parker, at the request of the doctor, subsequently afforded assistance during the subsequent operation and administration of ana:sthetic. Patient in du e course madc complete recover y.

Cmr:"'lEKT.-This report illustrates the vallie a) all alllbulance trainiJlg aJld the need for First-Aiders to prepare themselves for all elllergencies, becawe it J)/ollld appeal' that in far-off KeJrya, especialfy itl ollt-statiotls 11 1here there is on!J one doctor at the hospital, it not injreqlfeJltfy happeJlJ that members of Brigade Ov erseas IlIa] be called IIPOIl 01 the doctor to assist in the operating theatre. IFe, therefore, congratulate Con stable Park er all hLr 7JJork, 710t onD as a First Aide r, but also as an assistallt to the hospital sttrgeoJl. r

t t t The St . J ohn Ambulance Gazette t t sends

t to readers l n all of t ; parts ; t the World.

The Anc ient Altar-P iece o f the Priory Church.

l \bout the year 148 0 Fr. John \\' eston, Grand Prior of England, presented to the at an altar-piece in the form of a paInted WhlCh doubtle ss removed when the Church was dl smantled In 1540 •

The two ide panels of this Triptych have long been preserved at i',filton Abbey in D orsetshire, the owner of which has recently so ld the contents, but the whereabouts of the centre portion of the Triptych is at prescnt unkno\vn.

These two panels measure 46 inche s by and when clo se d oyer the centre deSign, reveal paIntmgs of the IIoly Trinity and t. John the Bapti st. \ hen opened we see on the panel the sce ne the Pre sentat ion of the Blesse d Virgm Mary, and on the nght325

hand panel the . cene of the Pre e?ta.rion of the Infant aviour in the Temple. These paJntlng belong to the Flemish School of the later fifteenth century and are by a follo\'\ er of Roger \'an der \'\ 'ey den. Illu tration of the panel. appear on the other side.

At the top of the left-hand panel are the words yr lohn \,\ 'es ton Prior of " and at the top of the rlghthand panel are two shields, one bearing hi ' coat of arm. and the other his badge, a cabled anchor, the arne bado-e as appears on his seal.

1\ certain amount of repair was needed, and the co t of this, together with the purchase price, amoun.ring mately to i> ')0, has, \,'e undcL tand, been raised pnvately amongst member of the Order.

Artificial Respiration for and a Half ' Hours Nine

The perseverance of two Wigan Borough police constables and others in applying artificial respiration continuously for 9-t hours to a man who had been gassed in bed has been happily rewarded by the man's return to consciousness. The circumstances of the case are as follows: At half-past ten in the mornina b' Police-Constable (59) Latham, was on duty in Scholes when he was informed that a man named John Farley (4 2 ), of 39, Hardybutts, had been found in bed, gassed. On proceeding to the house, he found the man lvinoin bed in a small room which was full of gas. With assistance, he carried the man downstairs into the yard, and at once commenced to use artificial respiration. Five minutes later Police-Constable (88) Burchall, came to his assistance, and the two officers continued the treatment. At ten minutes past eleven Dr. Aspinall, who had been sent for, arrived, and told them to keep on with the operation, whilst twenty minutes later Inspector .lYlorton, of the N.S.P.C.c., also arrived, and added his efforts to those of the others. After three hours' strenuous work, they were rewarded by the man showing slight signs of life, and the operations were continued without abatement until 8 o'clock at night, when the doctor considered that the man was now fit to be removed to the Wigan Infirmary, and he was conveyed there in the horse ambulance, and detained on arrival.

On enquiries being made of the man's sister, she gave it as her opinion that he must have turned the gas on when he went to bed, but being unable to find a had forgotten to turn the gas off again. He renred at a quarter to eleven on Friday night, slightly under the influence of drink. At twenty minutes past ten following morning she sent her little boy upstaIrs to waken Farley, and to tell him to come down for his breakfast, but the boy returned and said he could waken him. She then went upstairs herself, and bemg also unable to rouse the man, and noticing a very strong smell of gas in the room, she sent for the doctor and the police.

Enquiries at the Infirmary later elicited the informa60n that Farley was conscious and doing well.

Cadet N ew s :

Edited by MRS. TWEEDALE, A.R.R.C., J.P.

Another Day of Remembrance is passed. The men and women gave their lives for freedom and right. Let us forget their sacrifice, and remembering, let us be SWIft to serve by helping others. We each have a duty to ; .z 6

perform: To God, our King and country and all mankind.

In the true spirit of the knights of old, in whose footsteps we are treading, let us each try to be worthy citizens, and in these times of trou ble and distress, each little child may help by little deeds of kindness, little words of love> it is all the little deeds that make the whole, just as lIttle drops of water make the mighty ocean.

On Mayor's Sunday in Rochdale, just over 200 Girl and Boy Cadets took part in the Mayor'S Procession to church, and were complimented in the Press on their smart appearance and rhythm in marching.

The Roche Ambulance Cadet Band played for the British Legion at Castleton, when they attended service at St. Martin's Church on Remembrance Sunday. They also played for the Ancient Order of Buffaloes in Rochdale, when they held their service at the Cenotaph.

Recipe for Christmas Pudding without eggs, for Girl Cadets to make ;-

4 02S. flour.

4 02S. breadcrurrihs.

4 02S. suet.

4 02S. bro'wn sugar.

4 02S. currants.

2 02S. sultanas.

2 02 raisin (toned and chopped).

! teaspoonful of salt.

! teaspoonful mixed spice.

r teaspoonful of baking powder.

Milk to mix with.

Boil for. five hours in a well greased pudding basin> covered with greaseproof paper and cloth.

The longer the pudding is boiled, the darker it will be. Be sure the water does not come over the top and get into the pudding.

The meeting held at the Bonnington Hotel on November 1 proved to be of exceptional interest.

A lecture on " Our Wonderful Language," by Dr. K. F. Lund, illustrated by lantern slides. He traced Our modern language from the Roman, through the orman and Norman-French transitions, particularly as it applied to the First Aid Manual.

The dance at Stationers' Hall on November 19 was the last Club function.

Brigade Appointments, October

& N o ve mb e r 193 2 .

The Chief Commissioner has sanctioned the following appointments, promotions, etc. :-

TO BE LADY STAFF OFFICER TO THE LADY SUPERINTE DENT-IN-CHIEF.

Marion Eva Lethbridge, C.B.E. 28.10·32· TO BE CORPS SURGEO

o. I DrSTR[CT.

Hugh A. Dunlop, LB., 1.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Southern Railway (Southern) Corps. 26·9·32'

o. 4 DISTRICT.

John Percival Brown, M.B., Ch.B Bacup Corps. 3. 11 p.

o. 9 DISTRICT.

William Wardlaw Crawford, L.R.C.P. & 5., Ipswich Corps. 28.10.3 2 TO BE CORPS SUPERINTENDENT.

No. 2 DISTRICT.

James Winterbourne, Reading Corps. 3·9·32

o. 4 DISTRI C T.

William Gates Lambert, Bacup Corps. 18.10·32· TO BE CORPS OFFICER.

o. 4 DISTRI C T

Albert Casson, Bacup Corps. 18 10 32·

Ernest William Sturt, Bacup Corps. 18.10·32· TO BE LADY CORPS OrrrCER.

No. 3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Florence ;\faria Whitmore, Birmingham ursing Corps 13· 1.p. TO BE DIVI?IO AL SURGEO

No I DISTRICT.

Francis Philip Adams, \LR.C.S., L.R C.P., Finsbury Nursing Diyision. 26.IO.p.

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRI C T.

William Marshall, M.B., Ch.B., Werrin g ton and District Division, Peterborough Corps. 7·]0·P·

Robert Alexander Simpson, LB., Ch.B., Fletton (London Brick Co. and Forders (Hunts ): Division. 1. I. 32·

No. 3 (WESTER."<) DISTRICT.

Thomas Joseph Murphy, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., Lye Division, Dudley and District Corps. 11.10.p.

Henry Mearns Sayery, i.B.E., L.R.C.P., Evesham Division. 20.10.3 2

George Christie 1:B., Ch.B., M.D., West Bromwich (Sandwell) DIVISion, Walsall and Dlstnct Corps. 15· IO ·P·

No. 4 DISTRI C T.

Isaac Fletcher, 1\1.B., C.M., D.P.H., W orkingron Division. 13. 10 .32. Israel Harris, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Exchange Division, Liverpool Corps. 8.1O.p.

Hugh MacCallum, LB., Ch.B., Manchester ursing Division, Manchester and Salford Co rps. 31. I O. p.

George Thorburn MacGregor, 1\1.B., Ch B., Hasling den "B" Division, Haslingden Corps. 11.10 32·

Sydney Hamilton Ryan, M.B., Ch.B., L.S.A., Astley Section, Tyldesley Division. 13·10.P'

No.6 DISTRICT.

Frederick Andrew Brown, LB., Ch.B., Dean and Chapter Colliery Division. 11.10.32.

Alan Gordon Ogilvie, M.B., B.S., LR.C.P., Newcastle Tramways Division, Newcastle-on- Tyne Corps. 11.10·32·

o. 10 DISTRICT.

Lieut.-Colonel Robert Macpherson Barron, D.S.O., M.R.C. L.R.C.P., I.M.S. (R.), Hitchin Division. 16.10'32' TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL SURGEON.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Edith Alice Cunliffe, M.B., Ch.B., Blackburn Nursing Division, Blackburn Corps. 2. 1. p.

No. 10 DISTRrCT

Iris Mary Ferguson, M.B., Ch.B., Beechholme Nursing Division, Ipswich Corps. z7.10.32.

TO BE DIVISIONAL SUPERINTE DE T.

No. z DISTR[CT.

Lieut.-Colonel Spencer Hunt, M.B., B.S., I.M.S. (R .) Beaconsfield Division. 30.IO.P·

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT. Fred Papworth, Fletton (London Brick Co. & Forders (Hunts): Division. 1. I!. p. No. 3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT. Albert Victor Stokes, Austin Works Division, Birmingham" C " Corps. 14.10.32.

No. 4 DISTRICT. Joseph Ford, Padiham Division, Padiham and District Corps.

25. 10 .32.

James Henry

3 (EASTER.'1) DISTRI C T -

Henry Cragg , Leicester L.N.E.R. Divisio n, Leicester Corps 26.10.)2.

torey, Fletton (London Brick Co. & Forders (Hunts); Diyision. 1.11.32 ·

3 (\V ESTER.'1 ) DISTRICT

e Ernest Powell, West Bromwich (Sand\\' eU) Divisio n, W alsall and District Corps. 15· I O·P·

4- DI TRIC T. Rennie Hodgson, Padiham Division, Padiham and District Corps

1O·P·

Edward Russell, Bacup Police DIVISion, Bacup Corps IS.10·3 2

5 DISTRIC T.

Fro t, Somercotes and District Division. 3. 1 1.32.

Frederick Rigley, Ilkeston" " Division, llke ton Corps. 3. 1 1.32.

Ralpb Herbert Chetyne S,,-allow, Leeds City Di\'ision, Leeds Corps. 3. 1 1.32.

No. 6 DISTRICT.

\,'illiam Henry W'il on, Murton Divi ion. 28.10.3 2 • No. 8 DISTRICT.

Frederick Albert Trott, Horsham Division. 27. 10 .3 2

o. 9 DI TRICT.

Charles 1Iorley Bartlett, \'\ 'eymouth Division. 2.11.31.

Harry \X heeler, Parks tone Division, Poole Corps. 20.10.32.

O. 10 DISTRI CT.

Fred Ransom Carter, Cromer DIvision. 2.11.3 2

Theodore Laurence Randall Cromer Divi Ion. 16.10.32.

TO BE C\DET SUPERI TE DE ;T.

o. 8 DISTRICT.

George \\lybom Huntley, Folkestone Division.

TO BE LADY CADET SUPERI TE DENT.

e o. 3 \'X ESTERJ ) DI TRICT.

Jessie Joyce Holder, Three Spires Nur ing Division, Warwickshire Corps. 18.10.31.

TO BE CADET OFFIC E R.

o. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRI CT

John Henry Hall, Hinckley Divisi on. 12.10. F.

O. -t DISTRICT.

John \'X' illiam Robinson, Kendal Division. 5. 11.31.

TO 9 DISTRI CT.

Captain Stanley Osborn e, R.A, (T.A ), Foxhole Di vision. 3. 1 1.3 2

Edward George Vincent Porter, Plymouth Central School (Coburg Street) Cadet Ambulance Division. 31.10.3 2

TO BE CORPS SERGEA T-"\IAjOR. NO.4 DISTRICT.

Francis Baxendale, Blackburn Corps. 25. 10.32.

TRA SFERRED.

o. 3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer F. the Oldbu ry Metro Diyision to the West Smethwlck DIVISIOn, Birmingham Corps. 24. 10 .32:

o. 6 DISTRICT.

G. Poll, from the Woodhom Division, to the Botbal DI VISion, AshingtOn Coal Company Corps. 1. 1. 3 2 No. 9 DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer F. egus, from the Carnmenellis Division to the Cambome Division. 13. 10 .3 2 '

TRANSFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE.

o. I DISTRICT.

Superintendent A. J. Bowman, Homsey and \'( ood Green Division. 28.10·31·

o. 5 DISTRICT,

C<?rt's, Officer A. W. Latimer, Nottingham Corps. 31.10.3 2 Dlvlslo?-al Surgeon Dr. D. C. Scotland, Brighouse South Division, Bnghouse Corps. 9.10.32.

Superintendent F. Keep, Codnor Park and Ironville Division,

o. 8 DISTRICT.

Lady Superintendent E. Colsoo Redhill nad Reigate ursing Division, Borough of Reiga;e Corps. 8.11.3 2

Lady Officer G. M. Guy, Redhill and Reigate ursing DIVISion, Borough of Reigate Corps. 8. II. F. Lady Officer D. G. Earle, Redhill and Reigate ursing DIVISIOn, Borough of Reigate Corps. 8. I I. 32. No. 9 DISTRICT.

Captain J. R. Innes, Exmouth Police and Fire Brigade DIVISion. 5.10.32.

RESIGNA TIO S ACCEPTED WITH REGRET.

o. DIS"rRICT.

Divisional Surgeon Dr. J. N. Hudson, Croydon Division. 29. 10 .31. Ambulance Officer J. W. Tonge, L.B.S.C.R., Victoria Division.

No. 2 DISTRICT.

Superintendent Captain J. F. Smith, Portsmouth City P olice Di vision. 1.11.31·

Lad y Superintendent 1. Laming, Banbury Nursing Division. 20.10. F.

O. -I- Dr TRICT.

D!v!s!onal Surgeon Dr. T. Latham Sandbacb Division. 10. I 1. 32.

DIvIsional Surgeon Dr. J. E. evins, Liverpool and LIverpool orth urs!ng Divisions, Liverpool Corps. 20.10.32.

DI\-ISlOnal Supenntendent H. \":I1son, Di vision. TO. I I. 32.

Cadet Officer A. L. Marshall, Kendal DIvIsIon. 21.10.3 2 TO. 5 DISTRICT.

Lady Superintendent C. Dobson, llkeston ursing Division, llke 'con Corps. 9.11.31. Ambulance Officer F. O Rose Stockhill Division, lot tingham Corps. 5.10.32. No. 9 DrsTRICT.

Superintendent Captain E. R. F Coleberd, Exmouth TO\'\'11 Division. 29. 10 .32, J\mbulance Offi cer J. E. Gillett, Parks tOne Division, Poole Corps. 2 I. 10. 32.

Lady Cadet Superintendent A. Salway, Paigl1ton ur ing Divi ion. 8.8·32·

Cadet Officer G. Oke, ewquay Di\ ision. 9. 1 1.31.

o. 10 DISTRICT.

Lady Superintendent E. :.\1. Revill- Jobnson, Beccles ursing Diyision. 31. 10 .3 2

e o. 3 \'('ESTERN) 01 TRICT.

Lady Cadet Superintendent F. V. Richardson Three pire Nursing Division, \'\' arwickshire Corps. 2-t.1O. 32.

CORPS REGISTERED.

o. z DISTRICT. Reading Corps. 19.10.31.

o. 3 (WESTER"I) DISTRI CT North Warwickshire Corps. } South \'V'arwickshire Corps. To take effect as from 1.I.33.

o. 5 DISTRICT. ewcasde-under-L) me and District Corps. 6.10'32.

DIVISIO S REGISTERED.

o. 2 DISTRI CT.

Aldershot Traction Company Dh-ision \ldersho t and Districr Corps. L I I. 32. ,

Portsmourh North End Nursing Division. 9.5.32.

o. 3 (WE TERN) DISTRICT.

Church Lads' Brigade Old Comrades' Division, Birmingham " B " Corps. 7. I I. 32.

Palfrey Working Men's Club ursing Division, \Valsall and District Corps. 15.10, F.

Post and l\Iail "Transport" Division, Birmingham" C" Corp". 7. 11.32.

o. 5 DISTRICT.

Tottingham Corporation Passenger Tran port ursing Division> Nottingham Corps. 3. 1 1.31.

\'{ arh and West Melton Nursing Di\'is ion, Wombwell and District Corps. 3.11.31.

No. 8 DISTRICT.

Dartford ursing Division. 10. r 1.3 2

SECTIONS REGISTERED.

o. 2 DISTRICT.

Amersham Section. 2. 11. F.

ChorltOn-cum - Hardy ursing Section, and Salford Corps. 24.10.32,

CADET DIVISIO S REGISTERED.

Trawden Cadet

No. 4 DISTRICT. ursing Division. 28.10.32.

Pontefract Cadet 3. 1 1.31.

No. 5 DISTRICT. Nursing Division, Pontefract and District Corps.

DIVISIO S DISBA DED.

Cockermouth Division o. 4 DISTRICT. 20.10.3 2, No. 9 DISTRICT.

Dolcoath Division. 9. 1 1.31.

o. 5 DISTRICT.

Gomersal Nursing Division, Dew sbury and Di strict Corps. 21.10.32.

CADE.T DIVISIONS DISB \NDLD. NO.4 DISTRI CT, Thornton Clevcleys Cadet Di v ision. 24. 10 p. O. 9 DISTR1Cr.

1 ewquay Cadet Division. 9· r I.p· DEATlIS.

o. 2 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon Dr. H. L. Brownlow, Icnley-on-Thames Division. 7·rl.p. o. 3 (EASTER) DISTRICT. County Officer C. O. Dixon, County of Leicestershire. 4- IT. 32 O. 4 DISTRICT.

\mbulance Officer F. henton, Crawshawhooth Division. 2, 11. F· O. 5 DISTRICT. Corps uperintcndent G. \'1/, llalmsbaw, pen Valley Corps. 22·9·31· CORRECTIO S. No, 5 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon \lan Frederick Roberts, ;\1.B., Ch.B., Clay Cross Division, 2.9.32, should he {\lan Frederick Roberts Pooler, h.B., Clay Cross Division. 2.9.3 2

.r--;o. 6 DISTRICT.

Section Registered. - Leyburn u rs ing Section, "hould be Leybum Ambulance Section.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade (Overseas ).

[OV1l:RSI!:A.Sj

1\.0\ J.:.\lBl:.R, 1932. The Chief Commissioner has sanctloned the following appointment., promotions, re ignarions, etc.:-

\u TR \U \.

.S.\\'. Dr TRICT.

Gramille Di,i iOI1. ergeant J. C. Robinson to be Divi sional Superintendent « On Prohation," ZO.9. p, I'ire -\. ;--"cwman, transferred to Resen·e

HO KO G.

HO:-':G KO:-.1G DITR1 CT.

Lady Corps Officer R. be Lad\ District Officer. , ?? F· Shaukiwan Di\ision. -C. Chll1 Kwong, ;\I.B., B to be DIVISIonal urgcon, 1.9.32 ; U. Kai Cheung to be Divisional Superintendent " On Probation," 1.9.32; Cheung Yung Ping to be \mbulance Officcr "On Probation," 1.9·32, 01 \. o. DISTRICT.

\hmedabad Division, - )L G. Patil, \I.B., to be Diyi ional urgeon, 1.9.32, I'ice Dr P. \L Desai, whose fl:signation is accepted with regrcL E\\' ZE \L\ND, \Loa \'\10 D1STRICT.

\ucklam.l Corps.- \mbulance Olncer R. K. rawford to be Corps Officer. 27.6.32. J\uckland Di\ ision. Hon. Sergeant [1..N. \Uport to be \mbulance Officer. 27.6.32.

\uckland Cadet Di,isiol1. - \ctin g Cadet Officer to be adet uperintendent , 28.7.32; Pri \·ate \. Buchanan lO be Cadet Officer, 28.7.3 2 ational Reserve urslng Dl\ lslon .- Lady \mbulance Olticer \1. \'Vebber to be Lady Di,isional uperintendent, 8. ,32; \mbulance Sister F. Bee' to be Lady \mbulancc Officer, 8.8.3 2 CANTERDCRY \:-.10 \'fEST CO\ST DISTRICT.

Miss F. L. Cooper to be Lady District Officer (Cadets) from Reserve. 1.6·32·

Kaipoi Division. -E , G. Gray to be Divisional uperintendent. ,0.3.32; ]\\. Aiken, ]\1.B., to be Divisional Surgeon, 30-3-32; M. Ramsay, M.B" Ch.B., to be Divi ional Snrgeon, 30·3·):!·

\'V' T DISTRICT.

East Town Cadet Ambulance Division.-Private ]. E. \\ elton to be Cadet Officer. 31·7·32·

WELLl'GTO' DISTRICT

Wellington Diyision.-Private C. H. Kidman to be Ambulance Officer. +8·31, Wellington Cadet\mbulance Division.-Private L. G. Po ynter to be Cader Superintendent. 1.8·31·

Wellington South Cadet ursing Division.-A mbulance Sister E . .\1. Emerson to be Lady Cadet Superintendent. 23. 8 .31. ZA ZIBAR PROTECTORATE.

ZANZIB .,\R DISTRICT.

Zanzibar Police Division.- \. 1. Sheringham to be Divisional Superimendent, 3°.9.32; S, \1. Vassallo to be Divisional Surgeon, 30.9.32.

NEW DIVISIO S. Zanzibar Police Division formed 3°.9.31,

transfer, and new Di,-isions have been approved by the .Comm ls sloner tor \, ales, and conErmed by the Ambulance CommJttee:CORPS SECRETARY, G LA)'IORGAX Coc'-:TY CE.."ITRE. Printe Gwyn Phillips, Llynfi \ ralley Corps. 5. 10 F· DI\'I SION "-\L SURGEON GL\).IORG\':-' COl -:-''TY CE.."lTRE. Jame s Ansley "\I.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., 'eath Nursing Diyi ion. 1.IO.p. BOROVGH OF )!ERTHYR TYDFIL \Villiam Garrawa\ Smith, \1.0. Dowlais Di yis ion r.z. ro. F· Solomon Bloom, ;"1.B " B. , F.R.C. ., Penydarren DlvlSIon. 28·9·F· BOROUGH OF CEo TRE. Leslie \\ illianl Heffennan, '.LR.C.S., L.R.C.P., wansea Di"i ion. 19. 10 ,3 2 L\DY 01\'1 \'L UPERINTENDENTS. -\BERDARE Hannah Hyde, A.bercynon Nursing Diy-is ion. 1.10·32· COC'Hi CE:-':TRE. gnes Hilda \\ 'right, Bridgend Nursin g Division. 29 ·9·)4' L \DY \;)IBUL.-\ CE OFFICER. -\ BERDA RE CE:-:':TRE. arah Emily \.bercynon lur ing Diyision. 1.10. p. C.\DET UPERINTENDE. T GL.·I.'IORG -\.:-< COlr.'rTY CE:-.1TRE. Sergeant \lbert I L ,\1\ is, \berdulais Di ·trict Z Corporal \\illiam John Thoma DIYlSlon ·9·32· Private David John \'( illiams, L1ynfell Dlynon. -t,IO.p. ;\IO:-';-lIIOUTH HIRE

Cadet Officer Thomas John Duckham, Oakdale (Black"'ood) Division. 10.10·32·

LADY CADET SUPERI TENDENTS.

CARMARTHENSH1RE CENTRE.

Lady Cade(Officer Daisy Cue, Llanelly Nursing Division. 5. 10.32.

GLAMORGAI"1 COUNTY CENTRE.

Ambulance May Davies, Division. 30.9.32.

Ambulance Sister Dorothea Love, Kenfig Hill Nursing Division. 13. 10.32.

CADET OFFICERS.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private John Davies, Brynamman Division. 28.9.32.

l\IOl'-.'!.IOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Corporal John Powell, Oakdale (Blackwood) Division. 10.10.3 2 TRANSFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE.

GLA.\lORGAN COUNTY CE."1TRE.

Corps Secretary Gwilym Jones, Llynfi Valley Corps. 24. 10.32. RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED WITH REGRET.

AllERDARE CENTRE.

Divisional Surgeon H. Llewellyn \X1illiams, Mountain Ash Division. 24. 10 .32.

GENERAL INTEREST.

CE WORK AMONG THE UNEMPLOYED.

\Vhile the present economic conditions do not tend to facilitate the development of voluntary organisations, for the welfare of the workless have opened up channels and provided new scope for the exof the Ambulance Movement. Representative counClls have been set up in most of the large towns to make plans for the benefit of the unemployed men and women; and are. providing not only for the physical wants, but the socIal !leeds of those whose spirit has been broken I?enods of enforced idleness. Among acttvltles. senes of lectures on useful and interesting subjects bemg. arra?ged,. and Priory is endeavouring to have mstructlon In FIrst AId and· Home Nursing included.

At Dowlais-one of the most depressed mining dis -

ANNUAL INSPECTIO CARDIFF CE TRE, 1932.

The Hon. H Bruce for and Lady Lewis , O .B.E. (Lady Superintendem for Wales), lnspectlng the Cardlff Emergency DIVISion. The Commissioner for the City of Cardiff Centre, Mr. James A. Wilson, O.B.E., is standing in the rear.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Lady Divisional Superintendent Mrs. F. M. Crocker Penallm Nursing Division. 24.10.32.

MONMOUTHSHlRE CENTRE.

Ambulance Officer A. Grande, Markham Division. 24. 10.32.

DEATH.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE. Corporal W. Reed, Cardiff City Division 10.10.32.

CADET DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

CARMARTHENSHlRE CENTRE.

Cwmgwili Cadet Ambulance Division, Mynydd Mawr Corps. 20·9·32·

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Pontardawe Cadet Ambulance Division, Pontardawe and District Corps. 7.10.32.

PEMBROKESHlRE CENTRE.

Fishguard and Goodwick Cadet Ambulance Division. 9. 8.32.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Bute Cadet Ambulance Division, Upper Rhondda Corps. 19. 10 .32.

tricts in South Classes are being held, the of the Commissioner for Merthyr, m connectIon with the Unemployed Men's Club recently formed; and Text-books have been issued free on loan by Priory. A slightly different request has been rece.lve d from the Secretary of the Ely Self-Aid and SocIal Centre, where the erection of a building for the c:f. the through the generosity of cltlzens IS .belO!S carried out by voluntary labour. In this case Pnory IS .asked. to provide First Aid equipment for u se 10 connection WIth any accident which may occur and to arrange for a qualified Ambulance man to be in attendance. In complying with this request it has been suggested that the organisation of classes in First Aid and Home Nursing may well become one of the objects of this Centre.

the valuable con tr ibution made by the Pnory for rellef of the conditi ons arising from unemployment 10 South Wales is the ex tension of the St.

John Cadet Movement, through the stimulus of the grant of [,2,000 received from the Pilgrim Trust for this work. \Xfith a view to encouraging the spirit ()f se lf help in the distribution of thi s fund, It has been an unalterable condition that one-third of the amount requ ired to equip a Cadet unit must be raised locally; and in every case the local contribution has been found before the two-thirds grant was made. The amount has been practically exhausted, with the result that the total strength of the Cadet units in Wales has reached 2,429, 1,332 of whom have been equipped with the help of a Pil g rim Trust grant.

CENTRE REPORTS.

CARNARVO SHIRE CENTRE.

A report has been received on the serVlces rendered in connection with the Great Orme tramway disaster which doe s great credit to the Llandudno Divi si on. The particulars came from Private A. Smith, who was the first t. John man to arrive. Hearing the crash while following his employment in a grocery store, Private Smith immediately telephoned for medical aid and an Ambulance, and then rushed to the scene of the accident, where he was later joined by uperintendent G. St. John Day and Pri" ates A. Green, J. llughe , T. Jones, E. Rowlands, 1. 1acarthy, B. Rathbone and T. Hughes. Shirts, collars and ties were discarded and torn up for use as bandages, and stretchers improvised; and Police Constables and Firemen assisted in a similarly prompt and unselfish manner. The serious nature of the injuries treated emphasised to bystanders the value of Ambulance training.

DE BIGHSHIRE CENTRE.

At the kind invitation of Mt. and Mrs. H. Graesser, the annual inspection of the Chirk Ambulance Divi sion took place at Argoed Hall Vron, on Saturday, October 15. The inspecting officer was the Centre Commissioner, Dr. C. E. Salt, who was accompanied by Staff Officer D. Jones and Divi sional urgeon Dr. Hampson. The inspection was well attended by the member of the Division, who gave intere ting displays of stretcher drill, hand-seat drill, bandaging and demonstrations in team work. The Commissioner commended the members of the Di vi ion upon their smart appearance, and expressed satisfaction with the work done. Lr Graesser kindly presented the awards gained at the recent class examination, and all on parade were subsequently entertained to tea by their host and hostess, who were thanked for their hospitality, on the motion of Dr Hampson, seconded by taff Officer D. Jones.

GLA\,fORGA COUNTY CENTRE.

PONTYPRIDD CORP .-The Commissioner for \\ ales paid two visits to Gilfach Goch in October; on the Erst Saturday to inspect the nits in the Pont yclun Corps, and on the last Saturday of the month for the opening of the Gilfach Goch Ambulance IIeadquarters. On th'e latter occasion a dinner was held to celebrate the approaching 25th birthday of the Ambulance Divi sion; and the excellent building which has been provided through the generosity of the \Velsh Associated Collieries, Ltd., was formally opened by the Hon. frs. Bruce. Mr. R. D. Evans submitted the toast of the "Priory for W ales," to which the Hon. John Bruce and Lady Lewis, O.B .E. (Lady Superintendent for \'V'ales), responded.

ANNeAL DI STRIBUTION AT BARGOEIJ.

Mr. A. 'fait presided at a social evening held at the Church l1all, Bargoed, for the dlswbutlOn of awards to the Bargoed members. The Reyerend C. J. Griffith, in presenting the awards to the -ursing Division, paid a high tribute to the self-sacrificing work carried out under the Lady Divi sional Superintendent, ;\1rs. Turner. During the year three hundred visits had been made to homes in which there was sickness, and four of the members , including the Superintendent, were gi,,-ing voluntary service one day of each week at the Cardiff Infirmary. Councillor \Y./. H. Hopkins handed the awards to the members of the Ambulance and Cadet 'Cnits, pointing out that 543 accidents had been attended by the men during 1931. Refreshments were sen-ed by the Division under the charge of Lady Superintendent ;\1rs. Turner and the Divisional Officers ;\frs. Limbrick, \1rs. Williams and Mrs. Goodall; and a very happy evemng was spent.

PL'BLIC AT PENGA:..r.-Fleur-de-Lis "vas en fete on \'\' ednesday, October 12, the occasion being the first visit of the Commissioner for \,\ 'ales (0 the ne\l,-h--formed Pengam (Mon) Division. Corporal \\'. F. had his uniformed men lined up on the square; and, on the arrival of the Commissioner, formed an escort to the \X'esley Hall, where a public meeting was held at which the Rev. P. Llew. ;\forris (" Llew Ogv.-y ") presided over a large assembly.

Corps Supt. \,\-illiams, speaking on Ambulance "vork in the Rhl'mney Valley, said he regretted that, owing to the industrial depression, they were continually losing their old members; but on the other hand tho e who remained were adhering to the movement. He congratulated the Pengam Division on the splendid starr they had made under their excellent Secretan-, Phil. \Yarren; and appealed to the parents to help on the movement by encouraging their boys to join the junior class.

The Hon. John Bruce, ",-ho "..-as gi,-en an enthu. iastic welcome, said, in the course of an inspiring address, that the movement in \,\ 'ales had made" ery rapid progre-s, but it had been neces arl' to fight a v.-ay until people came to see the ervice which ,,'as being rendered. In these days of rapid transport First Aid as a science had come lOtO its o\vn, and the Ambulance man occupied a very honoured and u eful place in the social fabric.

.Mrs. \,\'. D. R. Lewi , PIa. ycoed, presented warrant: of appointment and First Aid awards; and P. H. \\ -arrcn made a very earnest appeal for for the loca 1 Division.

D r. \X Bowen Owen, in proposing a vote of (hanks to the Hon. John Bruce, said the Commi sioner had certainly in. pired them to greater efforts for their ine timable cause. Corporal J. F. Monis seconded, and \1r. Bruce suitably responded.

RAILWAY W'ORK . - 'peak ing at the Pont\,pool Road Railway 1\mbulance Class annual dinner and di tribution of a","ards on October 1-, the Principal ecretar), aid the Priory for W'ales wa proud of its association with the Centres, as they supphed nearly a quarter of the stud nts qualifying for a\\'ards annually, and had no Ie s than:twelve Divi ions bearing the names of stations with a total personnel of over 300. The railway are giving a very salutary lead to other

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organisations; and he had been using their example in encouraging other bodies to foster l \ mbulance work.

Mr. J. 1 I. Cadwallader, Divi ional Secretary, was presenteJ with his Diplomas as a Serving Brother by Mr. Tre,-or Roberts, Divisional Superintendent, ewport, who presided; and during the evening a total of 76 awards were dis tribu ted.

CITY OF CARDIFF CE TRE.

CARDIFF CE TRE INSPECTION.-A record parade assembled in Cathays Park, Cardiff, on Sunday, ovember 6, when the Ambulance, ursing and Cadet Units, with a total strength of over five hundred, were inspected by the Commissioner for "'ales, who was accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner, Mt. A. G. E. J. Fudge, the Lady Superintendent for \\7ales (Lady Lewis, O.B.E.), l-Ifr. James A. W'i1son, O.B.E., Surgeon-Lieutenant R. H. Longmoor, R. V.R., and others.

The new (Dyfan) Barry Division was on parade for the first time, and the following Upits were well represented: Ambulance Divisions-Cardiff City, Barry Dock, Cardiff Emergency, Cardiff Dowlais \\1 orks, Cardiff City Police, (Dyfan) Barry, Barry Dock Cadets, and Cardiff City Cadets. Nursing-Cardiff, Penarth, Cardiff Emergency, Barry, Barry Hill, Barry Cadets and Barry Hill Cadets. The Cardiff City Tramways Band was in attendance; and the Commissioner had good reason to be proud of the fine muster.

The Inspecting Officer, in addressing the parade, referred to the smart appearance and congratulated officer and members on the useful work carried out during the past year, particularly mentioning the valuable services given by the Barry Divisions in maintaining the First Aid Post on the Island.

Dr. W. G. \Villiams, an Honorary Associate of the Order, who has lectured to the Cardiff ursing Division continuously since 1909, was presented with a Certificate of Honorary Life Membership. Staff Officer J. I. Pepperell received his second Service .Medal Bar, awarded after 25 years' service; and Service Medals were handed to Lady Corps Superintendent Miss Fletcher, Lady Superintendent Miss E. Prichard \'>:7illiams, Lady Ambulance Officers Miss .M. Thomas and Miss L. Davies.

BARRY'S Busy SEAsoN.-The report submitted by Sub-Commissioner F. R. Hortop on the work carried out by the Barry Ambulance and ursing Divisions is a splendid example of the value of First Aid Posts, especially at popular seaside resorts; and the following summary gives an idea of the number and variety of cases taken into the hut for treatment by the members who sacrifice practically all of their leisure during the summer months in this manner :-

The lost children's creche was open from May 14 daily until September 15 (Sundays included), during which time 1, 151 children were cared for and returned safely to their guardians.

The First Aid station was open from May 14 until September 25 daily, and again there was a decided increase in the number of cases treated. This year 1,768 persons received First Aid treatment, compared with 1,579 in 193 and 1,52 1 in 1930. On many occasions members were on duty until after midnight.

Medical aid had to be summoned more frequently than in any previous year. Three apparent! y drowned cases were dealt with successfully; artificial respirat.ion

in one case hcing carried out for an hour and a half.

Fifteen fractures, \hirteen dislocations, Five burst varicose veins and one miscarriage ca c were also dealt with.

On many occasions it was necessary to requisition ambulances from towns in the valleys to take people to their homes or to hospital.

U.\L\[ -\RY OF C\SES TREATE[).

\'{ ounds treated and dressed 755 pJinters rem o ved. I

Grazed limbs dressed 151 I Ieart trouble 9

Foreign body in eye 136 Hxmorrhag e from no se R

Sickness 114 Burst arico se " e ins

\'\ asp and bee stings [13 F o rei g n bod y in throat prains and strains 107 Co m uls io ns in chiJdren

Faint shock and colJapse.. 79 \pparentl y drowned

Crushed fin g er and hands 79 \lc o ho lic po iso ning

Burns and scalds. 58 Ptomaine po o ning

Bruises 49 \Iiscarriagc

Animal bites 26 Fish hook in leg

Fractures 15 IIernia

Epileptic fits 13 Internal ha mo rrha g c

Dislocations 13 Burs t appendix

Heat and sunstroke r 3

TmELY FIRST Am.- The uperintendent of the CardifF City Division has forwarded a copy of a Certificate given by Dr. C. E. Forster to Private P. Jenkin s, who saved the life of a little child by removing a swe e t which had b ecome lodged in the throat. uch instances of prompt and effective First Aid treatment ar e a n i ncentiv e to acquire the knowledge that prepare one f o r thi s and th e many other types of emergency which can and d o a rise in the ordinary course of events.

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR CENTRE.

Thursday, October 27, was an imp o rt a nt da y at Treharris, as it was the date for the opening of the Pantana s Hall as the Headquarters of th e Tr e harris Di,-ision. 1\ procession of ambulance men and cadet s through the principal streets, headed by the alvati o n Army Band, preceded the ceremony, ov er D. G. Richards, the Pre ident of the DIYI SIOn, pre SIded. upporting the Chairman were the ommi ss ioner for who was accompanied by the Hon. 1fr Bruce CounClllor H. 1. \,{/illiams (Mayor - elect of Merthyr) , Chi ef Co n t a ble D. M. Davies (Commissioner for Mcrthyr ), Sub-Commissioner H. Jones and a number of Brig ade Surgeons, while among st the large audience wer e repre se nt a ti,' es of the Dowlais, Taff Valley and Lind sa y Corp s, and of the churches and public organisations in the di s trict. Captain Richards said that, as a colliery manager, he was pleased to express appreciation of the s ervices rend ered by the members in colliery accidents W ith a membership of 56 and 60 Cadets, the Division had outgrown the accommodation formerly provided at the Boys' Club; and as President he desired to thank the Chi ef Constable for all his help, and Mr. W. J. Canton (Centre Chairman), who had carried out the legal work free of char g e. Through the generosity of the Ocean Coal Compan y in lending the money, they had been able to purchase the building at a reasonable figure outright; and £100 of the [,650 loan had already been repaid. Provision had been made in the hall for a well-equipped Medical Comforts Depot, where all sick people's need would be catered for.

The I-Ion. John Bruce, who was presented with a golden key suitably inscribed, said he felt a great to visit Treharris on such an ausplclOUS occaSIon. 1 Ie

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congratulated the Division on its excellent record and high standard of efficiency, strikingly reflected in the proud di play of trophies, and on having acquired such an excellent building. The new hall indicated a spirit of co-operation between the Colliery Management and \Vorkmen; and e\ eryone "vas agreed that a knowledge of First Aid \Vas a yital necessity to all engaged in coal mlO1ng. Contrasting present-day methods with those of fifty years ago, he referred to the advance made in medical science; and pointed out that while, thanks to the knowledge gained by the medical profes ion, there were no world epidemics to-day, they had the equivalent of a plague in the number of motor accidents. Thousands of people were killed and maimed year by motors, and ambulance men and women must become shock troops to arrest the mortality.

Irs. Bruce said she was proud to accompany the Commissioner on such a memorable occasion, and the evening would always stand out in her memory. She was delighted with the Hall, and suggested the time was opportune to form a Jursing Diyision.

A yote of thanks to the Hon. John and Mrs. Bruce was proposed by Mr. T. Andrews, JP., and seconded by 1fr. D. M. Davies. Thanks to the Chairman and artistes were proposed by Councillor H. I. \'7illiams and Dr. E. Foster, and the evening concluded with the \V'elsh ational Anthem.

BOROUGH OF SWAN EA CE TRE.

The annual inspection and field day of the Units of the Brigade in the Swansea Centre took place at the Mond \'(Torks recreation ground, Clydach, where a large gathering of the local public assembled.

The parade was headed by the Mond Military Band, under Mr. \VI. Lord, and marched from the Clydach Merthyr Colliery yard through the main street of Clydach to the inspection field. There a guard of honour greeted the Hon. John H. Bruce, Principal Secretary and Commissioner for who was accompanied by the Lady Superintendent for "\V'ales (Lady Lewis, O.B.E.), and later met by the Borough Commissioner, Dr. Urban Marks, Sub-Commissioner Mr. Hugh S. Cann, Staff Officers \'7. H. Fisher and John Evans, and Lady Staff Officer Mrs. L. Gwynne.

'1 he Inspecting Officer took the salute, and witnessed drills and displays by each Division. He stated that it was the first opportunity he had had of inspecting the 'Cnits of the Swansea Centre, and he was highly pleased at seeing such a body of men and women on the field.

He congratulated the Divisions on their good attendance and efficient drill, and made special reference to the efforts of the Morriston Division in training the Boys' Brigade and Members of Y r Urdd in Ambulance work. He thanked Dr. Marks for his work on behalf of the Priory and Sub-Commissioner Cann for his untiring efforts in teaching First Aid at H.M. Prison and elsewhere.

\X arrants of appointment were presented by Lady Lewis and the Hon. John Bruce.

BOROUGH OF RIIONDDA CENTRE.

LLWY}..YPIA CLAS S PRESEN IATION.-Thc Llwynypia Collieries lnce Class held an enjoyable tea and musical evening at the Central Hall, Tonypandy, on 334

aturday, October 29. 11r. \'1/. H. Martin (Chairman of Porth and District Hospital) presided, and during the evening First Aid Certificates and other awards were presented to successful candidates by the Divisional Surgeon, Dr. C. Bryan, Mrs. Bryan and Mr. R. Lloyd, M.E. (Agent, Glamorgan Collieries), the arrangements being ably carried out by It. WI. McTiffin, Trealaw (Class Secretary).

In presenting Superintendent D. O. Williams with the Service Medal, Dr. Bryan referred to Mr. \'7illiams's excellent record in the Division, which he joined in 1915, being promoted ergeant 1918, mbulance Officer 1928, and finally uperintendent in 1929. He had attended every annual in pection and re-examination from 1916 to 1932, trained Ambulance teams from 19I9 'until 1932, represented \\'ales in London at the Dewar Competition in 1926, and acted as treasurer of the Peter Haig Thomas Shield Inter-Colliery Competition.

A hearty \ ote of thanks to all concerned was proposed by Councillor J. Atkins, and seconded by Corps uperintendent Idris Da\Ties.

Ambulance work in thi area benefits by the encouragement afForded by .Mr. H. H. Evans (President of the Borough of Rhondda Centre), who as General Ianager of the W elsh Associated Collieries, Ltd., has made the following ?ffer to the men :-

" Provided you become a member of the Llwynypia Collieries Ambulance Division and record at least 75 per cent. attendance at the weekly practice ' , you will qualify for the following: Refund of fees for First Aid lectures; cost of latest text-book to be refunded; the award given at the examination to be awarded free of Ci ) s t; a luncheon to be given to all successful students, during which the student will be presented with his award."

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Following representations made by the Priory for \X ales, the .Monmouthshire and outh \X'ales Coalowners' Association has issued a recommendation to its constituent members that First Aid men in the mines hould be expected to qualify within five years of their appointment and be re-examined not less than once in every five years. This action is intended to remedy the position obtaining in many collieries where responsible First Aid men are in possession of qualifying Certificates, but have not maintained efficiency in Ambulance work.

The County Controller of Voluntary Aid Detachments in Glamorgan, Colonel A. W. Sheen, c.B.E., T.D., M.S., is organising a dance to take place on January 12 for the benefit of registered V.A.D.s in the County of Glamorgan through a Joint Committee of Representatives of the Priory for Wales and the Gla.m.organ hranch of the British Red Cross Society.