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COUNTESS M OUNTBATTEN OF BURMA A TRIBUTE

is known, by so many people, of the widespread activities of Lady Mountbatten that it is hardly necessary for me, even if it were possible, to endeavour to cover all that field. I can best speak of her in her work as Superintendent-in-Chief of Nursing Corps and Divisions at Brigade Headquarters. I first met her there fifteen years ago when I arrived, very newly-joined, to become, first, Deputy and then , Chief Commissioner to the Brigade at Home. At that time, of course, she was herself in full knowledge of the Brigade and she gave me then as always, her unsparing help and co-operation. SO MUCH

The immediate post-war years were not easy, since a great deal of reorganisation was needed to meet the new conditions and to plan for the future. Her wide experience, energy and humanity were of the greatest value to aU of us. Her help was freely given and the results achieved were due in great measure to her advice. Her leadership and guidance in matters within her own responsibility, the Nursing Divisions, was of course quite invaluable, and she set a standard of devotion to duty and self-sacrifice that was both an example and a challenge. Twice, when her husband was Naval Commander-in-Chief in the Mediterranean and later Viceroy of India, she was away for considerable intervals, but even from a distance she kept in touch with us and, on returning, resumed her post easily and in full vigour, unaffected by the high positions she had recently quitted. The work of St. John, at home and abroad, was by no means her only interest and as the years passed it became only too clear that she was overworking herself. But she was unmoved by the remonstrances of her friends; with characteristic thoroughness she insisted on going at full stretch right up to the end. If ever a woman gave her life-work, and life itself, in the cause of other it was Edwina Mountbatten.-H.R.P .

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LIrE SAVI G AWARDS

REPORT OF THE HOSPITALLER .

CHAPTER-GENERAL

*THE GREAT OFFICERS ~ranb ~rior

Field-Marshal His Royal Highness the Duke of GloucesteI K.G., K.T., K.P., P.C., G.M.B., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O.

WARDE'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1959 .

REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF TfIE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIA TIO . . . .

REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE .

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT-IN-CHIEF

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REPORT OF THE ALMONER .

His Grace The Archbishop of Canterbury. P.C., G.C.V.O., D.O.

REPORT OF THE LmRARIAN

PRIORY FOR SCOTLAND

PRIORY FOR WALES .

PRIORY IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

PRIORY IN NEW ZEALAND

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COMMANDERY IN CENTRAL AFRICA

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SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS .

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QCbancelIor Lieut.-General Sir Henry Pownall, K.C.R, K.B.E., D.S.O., M.C.

j8aiIiff of <!L:gIe Brigadier-General The Earl of Shaftesbury, K.P., P.e., G.C.V.O., C.B.E. ~be ®tber 1JjaiIiffs ~ranb <!tross

H.R.H. The Duke of Windsor, K.G., K.T., K.P., G.C.B., etc. Lieut.-General Sir William Dobbie, G.C.M.G., K.C.B., D.S.O. The Rt. Hon. Vincent Massey, P.C., C.H. Group Captain Sir Hugh Poate, M.V.O., E.D. Charles H. C. Pirie-Gordon, Esq., O.RE., D.S.C., F.S.A. Sir Harry Luke, K.e.M.G., o.Litt., LL.D. Dr. R. Williams, F.S.A. Brigadier Sir Stewart Duke-Elder, G.e.v.O. H. F. Parshall, Esq., T.D. ~be ~riors

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Lieut.-Colonel Si( Hugh Turnbull, K.C.V.O., K.B.E. (Scotland). The Lord Aberdare (Wales). H.E. The Hon. C. R. Swart, RA., LL.D. (South Africa). H.E. The Viscount Cobham, G.C.M.G., T.O. (New Zealand). H.E. Major-General G. P. Vanier, D.S.O., M.C., LL.D. (Canada). H.E. The Viscount Dunrossil. P.C., G.C.M.G., M.C., Q.C. (Australia) *AlI appointments are shown as at 31st December, 1960.

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«uantellor Lieut.-General Sir Henry Pownall, K.C.B., K.B.E ., D.S.O., M.e 1:Jite =([uanteUor Horace F. Parshall, Esq., T.D. ~etretarp ~eneraI

C. T. Evans, Esq., e.M.G. lL\eteiber-~eneraI

Lewis G. Whyte, Esq., F.F.A.

1lBirector-~eneral, ~t. 3f oUn %hnbulance %issotiation Sir Philip Southwell, C.B.E., M.e. ~ospitaUer

Brigadier Sir Stewart Duke-Elder, G.C.v.O., M.D., F.R.C.S., F.R.S. ~Imoner

Sir Gerald Creasy, K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., O.B.E.

1Librarian Dr. R. Williams, F.S.A. lL\egistmr Sir Harry Luke, K.C.M.G., D.UTT., LL.D. ~enealogist

The Hon. Sir George Bellew, K.e. v .0.

JHuctor of (/[.eremonies Major A. Urquhart, D.S.O. (/[.ommissioner-in-(/[.Uiei, ~t. 3foun %tmbulance ~rigabe Major-General J. M. Kirkman, e.B., C.B.E. ~ssistant

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Assistant Receiver-GeneralM. S. Barker, Esq. Deputy Hospitaller. Air Commodore T. KeIth Lyle, C.B.E., M.D., M.R.C.P., F.R.C.S. Deputy Director-General, St. John Ambulance AssociationD. C. Maclean, Esq. Assistant Directors of CeremoniesSir William Savory, Bt. Captain J. Docwra Rogers, M.B.E. (Sword Bearer). Lieut.-Colonel W. W. Dove, e.B.E. (Cross Bearer). Colonel P. H. Catt. Deputy Commissioner-in-Chief, St. John Ambulance BrigadeRear-Admiral R. M. Dick, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.C.

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Great Officers. other Bailiffs Grand Cross. Priors of Priories. Executive Officers.

m:f)e ®riginaI lknigtts of Justice Colonel Sir James L. Sleeman, C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E., M.V.O. Major Sir Thomas G. L. Lumley-Smith, D.S.O.

1k.nigbt5 of 3Ju5tire (who have served two terms of three years on Chapter-General and wish to continue thereon) Sir William Savory, Bt. The Hon. John Bruce, C.B.E. (representative of the Priory for Wales). Major P. M. Beachcroft, O.B.E., LL.D. Commander E. A. Morrison, R.N. Surgeon Rear-Admiral Sir Cecil Wakeley, Bt., K.B.E., C.B. The Lord Bossom, LL.D. Captain The Lord Harris, M.e. The Earl of Cranbrook, e.B.E. Lieut.-Colonel W. R. Hornby Steer. Lieut.-Colonel W. W. Dove, C.B.E., T.D. The Lord Cozens-Hardy. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas Cook. Major-General J. E. T. Younger, C.B. Major R. L. Loyd, O.B.E., M.e. ~epre5entatibe ~enior

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lknigf)ts' of 3f ustice Sir David Evans-Bevan, Bt. (repre.sentative of the Priory for Wales). N. M. Ingledew, Esq. (represen~atlve of the Priory for Wales). Colon.el The Rt. Hon. Lord RoblllS, K.B.E., D.S.O. (representative of the Pnory for South Africa). lknigf)ts of ~race Sir Basil Mayhew, K.B.E. Brigadier-General J. G. Browne, e.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O. Captain J. Docwra Rogers, M.B.E. ¥(. G. Pape, Esq., O.B.E. SIr George Abbiss, O.B.E. W..E. C. Lazenby, Esq., C.B.E. ~aJor A. C. White Knox, C.B.E., M.C. S~r Hugh Dow, G.C.I.E., K.C.S.I. SIr Gordon Lethem, K.C.M.G. (representative of the Priory of Scotland). The Lord Latham. Si,r John Hathorn Hall, G.C.M.G., O.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. Lieut.-General .The Lord Freyberg, V.C., G.C.M.G., K.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O. . (representatIve a f the Priory in New Zealand). ~leut. -General The Lord Norrie, G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., S~r George Wilkinson, Bt., K.C.V.O., LL.D. C.B., D.S.O., M.C. Slr .Andrew Wright, K.C.M.G., C.B.E., M.C. Ma~or P. G. Darvil-Smith, C.B.E. Major-General Sir Ralph Hone ' K . .C.M.G., K.B.E., M.e., T.D., Q.C. . Al Slr exa.nder Grantham, G.C.M.G.

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1kniWJts of 3( ustice J. H. H. Pollock, Esq., C.M.G., O.B.E. (representative of the Commandery of Ards in Northern Ireland). Brigadier F. A. V. Copland-Griffiths, D.S.O,. M.C. Sir Andrew Murray, O.B.E. (representative of the Priory of Scotland). Sir Austin Strutt, K.C.V.O., C.B. D. C. Maclean, Esq. 1kniWJts of ~race T. de la Poer Beresford, Esq., Q.C. Colonel W. E. Pringle, M.C., T.D., D.L. Captain P. Reay, O.B.E., M.C. Captain F. L. Richard, O.B.E. J. A. B. Palmer, Esq. The Lord Crook. Sir Philip Warter. H. N. Bream, Esq. Colonel Sir Cullum Welch, O.B.E., M.C. C. S. C. Prance, Esq., O.B.E. Sir Percy Spender, K.C.V.O., K.B.E., Q.C. Lieut.-Colonel H. N. Fryer, O.B.E. Air Commodore T. Keith Lyle, C.B.E. Rear-Admiral R. M. Dick, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.C. Air Vice-Marshal Sir Robert George, K.C.M.G., (representative of the Priory in Australia). Lieut.-Commander A. F. Inglefield, R.N. Sir Harry Sinderson, K.B.E., C.M.G., M.V.O. Colonel P. H. Catt.

3&epresentatibe ([IerimI j1jretbren The Rev. C. Perowne, T.D. The Venerable H. J. Matthews, Archdeacon of Hampstead. The Rev. M. F. Foxell, c.v.o. The Venerable O. H. Gibbs-Smith, Archdeacon of London. 3&epresentatibe ([ommanbers John Owston, Esq. M. S. Barker, Esq. Major Clive Bossom, M.P. The Hon. Denis Berry. 3&epresentatibe

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F. H. D. Pritchard, Esq. John Tennant, Esq., T.D.

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\!rreasurer anb %lccountant D. B. R. Swinstead, Esq., F.C.A.

The Rt. Rev. H. J. Buxton. The Rt. Rev. & Rt. Hon. J. W. C. Wand, P.C., K.C.V.O. The Rt. Rev. P. M. Herbert, K.C.V.O., D.D. The Rt. Rev. & Rt. Hon. H. C. Montgomery Campbell, P.C., M.e., Bishop of London. The Rt. Rev. D. H. Crick, D.D. The Rt. Rev. A. C. W. Rose. The Very Rev. C. L. Warr, K.C.V.O., D.D., LL.D. The Rev. Dr. Alan C. Don, K.C.V.O. The Rev. A. Nevile Davidson, D.D. The Rt. Rev. G. H. Ellison, Bishop of Chester. The Rt. Rev. W. H. Stewart, C.B.E., D.D. The Rt. Rev. W. A. Parker, Bishop of Shrewsbury. The Rt. Rev. J. D. McKie. The Rt. Rev. W. A. E. Westall, Bishop of Crediton. The Very Rev. Edgar Rogers, O.B.E. The Rt. Rev. Frederick Donald Coggan, D.D., Bishop of Bradford. The Rt. Rev. Stanley A. H. Eley, Bishop of Gibraltar. ~fficiating ((bapInins fhe Rt. Rev. and Rt. Hon. H. C. Montgomery Campbell, Bishop of London. The Rev. Dr. Alan C. Don, K.C.V.O.

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REPORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERAL FOR THE YEAR 1960

The Chapter-General has the honour to submit to Members and Associates of the Order its Report for the year 1960. DEATH OF THE COUNTESS MOUNTBATTEN OF BURMA

The sudden death of the Countess Mountbatten of Burma in North Borneo on the 21st February while on a tour of Far Eastern units of the St. John Ambulance Brigade shocked and saddened the St. John community not only in the United Kingdom but throughout the Commonwealth. Tributes to her memory are paid elsewhere in this Report; suffice it to say here that the Order will always be grateful that her many and great talents were at its disposal for so long. OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL

The outstandingly happy event of the year was the completion and opening in October of the new Ophthalmic Hospital in Jerusalem, of which a full account is given by the Hospitaller. ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE ORDER

The Annual Festival of the Order was held on Saturday, 25th June, 1960. Holy Communion was celebrated in the Crypt of the Grand Priory Church by The Rev. Dr. Alan C. Don, K.C.V.O., D.D. The General Assembly was held in the Egyptian Hall of the Mansion House by kind permission of The Rt. Hon. Sir Edmund Stockdale, Lord Mayor of London. The Commemoration Service was held in St. Paul's Cathedral, the sermon being preached by The Rt. Rev. J. W. C. Wand, K.C.V.O., D.D., a Sub-Prelate of the Order. TRIENNIAL APPOINTMENTS

St. John's Day 1960 also marked the commencement of a new triennial period which is the period for which the majority of appointments to offices within the Order are made. Two changes occurred amongst the Executive Officers by the appointment of Mr. H. F. Parshall to the newly created office of Vice-Chancellor, and of Sir Philip Southwell to the office of Director-General of the St. John Ambulance Association from which Mr. Parshall retired. The following new members were appointed to Chapter-General: Sir Alexander Grantham, Sir Andrew Murray, Colonel Sir Cullum Welch, Dr. C. S. C. Prance, Sir Percy Spender, Lieut.-Colonel H. N. Fryer, Air Commodore T. Keith Lyle (Deputy Hospitaller), Sir Austin Strutt, Air Vice-Marshal Sir Robert George, D. C. Maclean, Esq. (Deputy DirectorGeneral S.J.A.A.,) Rear-Admiral R. M. Dick (Deputy C.-in-C., S.J.A.B.) and The Rev. Dr. Alan C. Don as an officiating chaplain.

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Marjorie Countess of Brecknock, was appointed Superintendent-inChief ofth~ St. John Ambulance Brigade in succession to the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma. Changes also occurred in the offices of Prior. H.E. M~jor-General !he Hon. G. P. Vanier succeeded Mr. Vincent Massey as Pnor of the Pno.ry of Canada. The late Lord Dunrossil succeeded Field-Marshal The VIScount Slim as Prior of the Priory in Australia. The Order lost by death Dr. E. G. Jansen, the Prior of the Priory in Southern Africa, and H.E. Mr. C. R. Swart was appointed as Prior in his place. FOREIGN AFFAIRS

It will be recollected by the readers of earlier Reports t~at the <?rder has participated with other European Or~~r~ .of St. John In a senes. of Conferences designed to explore the possIbIlIties for closer co-operatIOn between them. Although no further conference was held in 1960 negotiations have proceeded with a view to putting co-operation on a firmer basis. Also as an earnest of their intentions for the future the Orders joined in a practical, if modest., contrib,ution towards the re~et.tlement, under the auspices of the Umted NatIOns Refugee CommIssIOner in Geneva, of "hard core" cases of refugees still remaining in camps in Europe. The Order was happy to welcome to St. John's Gate on the 19th .July, His Royal Highness Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, the NatIOnal Commander of the Netherlands Order of St. John, when he received from the Lord Prior his Banner and Diploma as an Associate Bailiff Grand Cross of the Most Venerable Order in the presence of other Bailiffs Grand Cross and Executive Officers. AMERICAN SOCIETY

The comparatively recent American Society of .the Order i~ now firmly established and its membership increases. The SOCIety had desIred to mark its establishment by an inaugural ceremony to be conducte~ so far as possible in accordance with the traditions of the Order. ThIS too~ ~he form of an evening service in the cathedral church of St. John The D~ville in New York on the 6th January which was followed by an Investiture conducted by the Lord Prior.

GRAND PRIORY CHURCH

The total subscribed to the Grand Pdory Church Rebuilding Fund still falls short by some £20,000 of the cost of the work of restoration which was £89,000. It is intended to launch a further appeal to Members of the Order in the autumn of 1961 with a view to meeting this deficit. An int.ere~ting a~diti<:m to the fabric of the Church is the 13th century Font whIch In anCIent times was the Font in the Commandery Church of the Order of St. John at Hogshaw, Buckingharnshire, whence it was later moved to Fulbrook Farm, a short distance away. It was presented to the Order in 1960 by the landlords of the farm, Corpus Christi College, Oxford, through the good offices of Mr. Alan Curtis the tenant and Captain J. Docwra Rogers, M.B.E., K.St.J. It was resto;ed and re-e;ected in the Crypt by Lieut.-Colonel W. W. Dove, C.B.E., T.D., K.St.J. Another link with the Order's history which came into its possession during the year is the "Cyprus Gun". This cannon is one of nineteen which were presented by King Henry VIn to the Grand Master of the Order Philip Villiers de l'Isle Adam, in A.D. 1530. It bears the arms of Henry VIIi and those of the Grand Master. This cannon, and its fellows, were in A.D. 1551 captured by the Turks who used them in Cyprus at the siege of Famagus.ta. The one now in our posse~sion was dredged up in Famagusta harbour In 1908 and stood thereafter In front of Government House in Nicosia. It was presented to the Order by Sir Hugh Foot, the last British Governor of Cyprus, to whom we are greatly indebted. It is being mounted in the Cloister Garden. LIFE SAVING A WARDS

L(fe Saving Medal in Silver Alan Barclay Crawford Brunt, Southern Africa. ~or the rescue of his father who had fallen into heavy seas whilst fishmg for s~ark. The rescue was carried out at great personal risk and Mr: Brunt. hImself sustained extensive injuries. KeIth LeWIS, South Africa; William Davies, Southern Africa. The medals were awarded posthumously to Mr. Lewis and Mr. Davies who lost their lives in attempting to rescue an African who had been overtaken by a sudden flood in the River Uzumbe.

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OVERSEAS

Over the last ten years the Order has given particula~ ~ttention to encouraging the expansion of the wor~ of both the ASS?CIatIOn and the Brigade in the Commonwealth countnes overseas, particularly through the appointment of St. John Headquarters Officers. Such Officer~ cO.ntinued to work during 1960 in the West Indies, Uganda, Ghana, NIge~Ia, Sierra Leone, Malaya and Cyprus. As to the last named country WhICh achieved independence in 1960 it is of particular.interest to n?te that bef?re the change of Constitution a St. John CounCIl was establIshed. Dunng the last few troublous years the work of both the Association and the Brigade was naturally hampered. but t.here ~s. now every indication ?f a strong and growing demand for FIrst AId traInIng under St. John auspIces.

OPENING OF THE NEW HOSPITAL

The year 1960 saw the fulfilment of one of the most important projects of the O~der of .St. John of Jerusalem. The completion of the new OphthalmIC HospItal marked the culmination of years of planning and e~deavour, although it must be said that many of us left the Old City WIth regret. . Reader~ of this A~n~al Report will remember that it is now some years SlUce the Idea. o.f buIldmg not only a new Hospital, but a Research Institute and TraInIng School for nurses was conceived. Chapter-General's approval <?f the sche?le, the setting up of a Working Committee in London to SUperVIse finanCIal arrangements and general planning, the various

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visits of the Hospitaller and Secretary to the Middle East and the Persian Gulf to discuss the advisability of such a scheme, and eventually the finding and purchase of a suitable site were some of the many steppingstones that had to be negotiated. The enthusiasm of H.M. King Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and his Government, the encouragement and advice given by the British representatives in the Middle East, the financial assistance of the Oil Companies in this part of the world and the Sheikdoms of the Persian Gulf and of other well-wishers, both individuals and organisations at home and abroad, made it possible to recommend to Chapter-General that a project of this magnitude could be undertaken. The architect, Mr. J. E. Simpson, A.R.I.B.A., was appointed, who worked with a Planning Committee in London consisting of several well-known architects and ophthalmic surgeons. In 1955 the Research Laboratory was opened; in 1958 the Warden's House and the Matron and Sisters' Home; and, as was reported by the Committee in 1959, in November 1958, Sir Alfred (now Lord) Bossom, together with H.E. the Governor of Jerusalem, turned over the first shovelful of earth in the construction of the foundations of the main Hospital buildings. Again, in March 1959, it was recorded that the Chancellor, the Hospitaller and a number of members of the Order travelled from London to Jerusalem to lay the corner-stones of the new Hospital building. Exactly nineteen months later the Hospital was ready for the opening ceremony which took place on October 11th, 1960. H.M. King Hussein had graciously consented to open the Hospital, and H.R.H. The Grand Prior was invited by him to be his guest at the opening ceremony. Unfortunately the King had suddenly to go to New York to address the United Nations Assembly and in consequence H.R.H. The Duke of Gloucester postponed his visit to Jordan only a few weeks before the opening date. The Lord Prior, who was in New Zealand at the time, agreed to represent H.R.H. The Grand Prior, and H.E. the Minister of Health and Acting Foreign Minister, Dr. Jamil Tutunji, represented the King. The change in plan called for some rapid reorganisation but the enthusiasm and support given to the Order's project by its members is illustrated by the fact that none of the 135 persons from the United Kingdom and the Priories overseas who were to have attended the opening ceremony, cancelled their arrangements. The warm interest shown by the Government of Jordan, the Army, the Municipality of Jerusalem and the inhabitants of Jordan can best be judged from the fact that the attendance at the opening ceremony was in the neighbourhood of 2,000. It would be well to mention here that the Jordan Army maintained its full co-operation in the transportation of all our building materials and equipment from Akaba to Amman up to the last moment before the opening; moreover, they undertook the catering for the garden party which followed the opening ceremony and also added to the gaiety of the proceedings by providing their colourful military band. In March, 1960, details were announced to members of the Order in the United Kingdom as well as to the Priories and Commanderies within the Commonwealth of the arrangements for the opening ceremony and several sight-seeing tours which were suggested to Italy, Greece, the Lebanon, as well as in Jerusalem and elsewhere in Jordan. The party from the United Kingdom departed from London in three groups on

two days, all timed to arrive at Jerusalem on the . October; and it was particularly pleasant to welco:~r~{~ of tl~e 10t~ the Order fro~ Canada, Australia, New Zealand South Af . meNm erhs 0 Ireland and EIre. , n c a , ort ern On the mornin~ of October 11th the whole of Arab Jerusal em fete . . The recreatIOn ground opposite the Hospital I .d was .en buntmg and tents erected by the Jordan Ar was al out wIth road outside the Hospital building and the ~~af~~ a largen party. The were decorated with flags and ennant r y m assador Hotel Hospital itself flew the flags of the Hashs~m~~d i:o~ g the }ower of the of the Order as well as the standard of the L md pOI? 0 AJord~n and luncheon gi b th M or nor. delIghtful members o/et~e ~rd~r t~y:e~n~~~n~.i~~l C.o~n~il enabled visiting Government and the civil and reli ious cIS mgU1~.e members of the officially welcomed H.E. the Minist~r of H°Utum~es~ here the .Mayor presented the latter with a symbolic oli:e~ a~ kt e Lord Pn~r and Jerusalem, a gift to H R H the Gra d P . woo ey o~ the CIty of nor. Th e openmg c . . . . . n f h erem~ny commence d wIth the lllspection of a Guard of H Army who lined the road leadin to t .onour 0 t e Jordaman picturesque kaffi ehs and h g he HospItal, the Army in their regalia of the O{der In It ~ members of Chapter-General in the full g the official opening ~f the ~~~~u~f s~mHr w.~alt~er the guests witnessed to Dr. Tutunji by the Lord Prio e OSP} a Y a gol~en key handed Th Hospital was made and then I·n r. . erela ter an offiCIal tour of the ~ I . ' a SImp e ceremony in th I· lorma openlllg speeches were delivered b h .. e c OIsters, Lord Prior and the Hospitaller. This wa/f~ll~:!:~ter of Health, the . October 12th was a no less strenuo d . Y a garden I?arty. 111 Jerusalem and Metropolitan the m u~ Ray. ~I~G{;ce the ArchbIshop ev a beautiful Thanksgiving Service in ~~ G . .,. acInnes, co~ducted attended by many prominent res·d . eorge s Cathedral whIch was Army. personalities and re resen:a~~ts of Jerusal~~, by Govern~~ent ~nd not wIthout interest that afit no less t~ ofltf~·~hgIOUS co~un~tles; ]t is rep.resented. One of the most movin an 1 erent den:ommatIOns we~e whIch consisted of bl' d g features of the serVIce was the chOIr . III persons whose wel~ . now cared for III . our . lare IS HospItal At t h e · A

behalf of H.R.H. ~~~v~~a~~ i?rd PfIOrhPrebsented to the Archbishop on Order's badge. nor a eat er- ound altar-book bearing the Following the Th k .. H R H Th G a~ SglVlllg. Service the Lord Prior on behalf of tu~e . a~d r:ece~~f~n P~}Ok h~ld III the cloisters of the Hospital an Investigra~es of the Order. The Bn:ITni~ ~s W~l1Cas an Inyestiture .of the other theIr insignia on this occasio ran h ~ss receIved and Invested with n were t e ospitaller and the Registrar Sir Harry Luke who for COmmittee. Fohowin t~any ye~rs had been a member of the Hospitai luncheon all the recipfents ::v.estlture, th~ Order entertained at a forkMunicipality, Army, Polic~ a:f IU~f~s ~n :nembers of the Government, In connection with the u IC ervlc~s of Jerusalem. much help gratuitousl se days of ~ere:nomal the Committee received people. It ~ould be . y and enthusIastl~aI1y given by a multitude of MUnicipal Council fo~I~~~l~~b~~~ to t~entl?nrparticularly the Mayor and families Who entertained membersa~f tlospgaity, an? th.e many individual Committee would particularly lik t le dr .er whIlst III Jer.us~lern. The e 0 recor ItS deep apprecIatIOn to Sir

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Charles Johnston, the British Ambassador at the time, who constantly made himself available for consultation while arrangements were being made and changed. Both he and Lady Johnston were more than hospitable to many members of the Order who visited Jordan in connection with the opening of the new Hospital. The Committee would like to send their very best wishes to them both in Sir Charles Johnston's new appointment in Aden. The Committee would also like to express their deep gratitude to the British Consul-General, Mr. J. M. Walsh, C.M.G., O.B.E., and his wife and to the two British Consuls, Mr. R. Brash and Mr. M. Young, for their advice and help in the preliminary planning and organisation for the opening of the Hospital. Our contractor, Mr. Amin Shahin, and his family are also to be thanked for the luncheon-party that they gave to those members of the Order who were invited to H.E. the British Ambassador's farewell reception in Amman. Many of the guests were also entertained by the architect; while the Committee would like to thank the Express Travel and Transport Company, Middle East Airlines and the Bible Land Tourist Bureau in Jerusalem , whose efforts to transport and accommodate all guests were such as can fairly be described as herculean.

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beca~se of the impossibility. of finding accommodation. Already there is a

conSIderable !lumber of tramee nurses, the recruitment of whom initiall a matter of dlfficul~y, has been made possible by the enthusiastic ~fforts o} the Jerusalenl Ladles' Sub-Committee. ~J:~ administrativ~ block of the Hospital has also brought much needed fa.cllitles 10 the medIcal and nursing staff. The former are now rovided wI~h ?ffices. and at the top of the tower of the new building a r:Sidential sUIte ..IS avaIlable . I lfor l ·Arab surgeons who .may . wl·sh to rece'Ive pos tgra d uate t rammg In ~p 1t 1~ mlC surgery. In thIS way It is hoped that the influence of the HospItal wIll be extended throughout the countries of the M·ddl 1 Ea~t. There ~re cla~s~ooms provided for the Arab nurses' school so tha~ theIr theor~tlcal trammg may keep in step with their practical trainin . the out-patIent depa~tment and the wards. In addition a library s ·t for study or ~or medIcal conferences is available, a rec~eation roo~I ~n~ accommodatIOn for the welfare of the blind a new activity in the H ' ·t 1 sponsor.ed by th~ Warden's wife. Finally, ~nd not least, in the ex~~sIi:e garden IS a tenTIlS court-t~e only one in th~ city of Jerusalem- donated to USbb y Lady Plender, whIch should be of Immense social benefit to the mem ers of the staff.

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Immediately the new Hospital was opened, and indeed before, the work of treating patients was recommenced; during the day of the opening, out-patients were seen in the cloisters, the day after the opening the out-patients department was filled, and a few days later every bed was occupied. But the conditions in which the work was done were vastly different from the makeshift temporary hospital we had occupied in the Old City since the Israeli-Arab war in 1948. The Hospital itself is well planned with bright and airy wards arranged in cubicle form with abundant side-rooms to each of them for the examination of patients, local kitchen arrangements, the accommodation of nursing staff, the storage of linen and instruments and all the ancillary requirements of a modern ward, and next to the children's ward a nursery full of toys sent by well-wishers in England, the sight of which is a new experience to our little Arab patients. The out-patient department is spacious and airy and the patients, instead of queueing in the narrow street of the Old City, wait when the weather is kind in the shaded cloisters characteristic of the hospitals of St. John throughout the centuries. In place of a single inconvenient room, there is a theatre block of two fully equipped operating theatres separated by a sterilizing installation, with anaesthetic rooms, recovery rooms and offices complete with shower baths for the surgeons and the theatre staff. It was extraordinary how the staff fitted in at once to their new surroundings without any break in their busy routine, accepting central oil heating in place of kerosene stoves and electric cooking in the well-appointed kitchen instead of the primitive calor gas ; only the washerwomen persisted in bending down over their old washtubs leaving the electric washing machines and spin-driers neglected in a corner of the laundry. Most important of all, we have now a wing wherein is a well-furnished and comfortable home for the Arab nurses and domestic staff. This has made possible the establishment of a training school for Arab nurses and will allow us to recruit girls widely in the Middle East instead of being restricted to the city of Jerusalem itself and the immediate neighbourhood

In the r~por~ ?f 1.958 we recorded that the virus which causes trach ~he most dIsabIlitatmg eye disease in the Middle East had b d. oma, Isolated d . h . , een lscovered a\ grown ~n t e laboratory. In the report of 1959 we recorded th e researc work bemg conducted in London largely on human volunteers ;nd noted.that the ~ost e!fective drugs for treatment had been deter . d dls::sse ~~l~sdt out t1hn thIS rep~rt .that for the large-scale treatme~I~~ ~ . ype e most ellectlve method would be b hI· vaccme. Intensive research work has been f . y a prop yactlc the 1Lister In~titute of Preventive Medicine a~~~~~~dI~~k:t~~~'b~~~ta~t mo ~bgYI~ m f etermll~mg the serological properties of the virus and th~ POSSI Ilty 0 prepanng such a vaccine A vacc· h which wil.l pr~vent the development of·infectio~~ ba:b~~;s bfen ev~l~ed

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In:mense step forward and holds out the ex ectation tha '. IS .an agailblst trachoma will be pe, IllS to e conducted on scientific rinci 1 . 1 ~:~~ssw'I.lblubtet~e time I?~y not be far distant when o~lr H~s;~ta~Si; J~:U~ m a pOSItIOn to play the . t . . mam par m a caJJ?palgn against trachoma which may well eliminate one of the greatest medICal and social scourges of the Middl E t e as.

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The end of the triennial per· d· J 1 pe~sonnel of the Hospital Co~~tte~n T~~e, f 9~0, ~dw changes in the retIred because of age· Mr Hu h . E Bot e 0 est members have ... mp fey . owman C M GOB E h 1la d much expenence of Pal t" d ' . . ., . . . w 0 years and was Hon Secret esm fe a~ served on the Committee for 23 wh . . ary or nme years, and Colonel H. E V o like lj42tt o 1960. 'The em or 1le great mterest and aSSIstance

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they have given both him and his predecessors in the ?onduct of. the affairs of the Order over many years; he and the HospItal CommIttee wish them every happiness in the future. . At the beginning of the new triennial period Air Commodo~e T. KeIth Lyle, C.B.E., M.D., F.R.C.S., was appointed Deputy Hospitaller. The Hospitaller and the Hospital Committee welcome~ as new members Mr. J. H. Doggart, M.D., F.R.C.S.,. Hon. OphthalmIc Surge.on at Mo?rfields Eye Hospital and Ophthallllc Surgeon at the. HospIt.al for SIck Children, Great Ormond Street, and Mr. S. J. HamIlto~ Ml11er~ M.D., F.R.C.S., Ophthalmic Surgeon at Moorfiel~s, st. q-eorge s HospI~al a~d the National Hospital, Queen Square. TheIr expenence and adVIce wIll be greatly valued by the Committee. THE HOSPITAL STAFF

The Committee would like to congratulate pr. Khalil. Budeiri, C?B.E. , the Sub-Warden and Surgeon to the HospItal, on hIS promotlOn to Associate Knight of the Order. This has given great pleasure not only.to everyone at headquarters in London, but also to the whole ~omm.ul1lty in Jordan. It is to be hoped that his services in the HospItal WIll be continued for many years to come. Dr. Sabhuddin Ahmed was appointed as succes.sor to the l~te Dr. Doany, but had to return home after a compara.tlvely short tl1n~ for family reasons. In September, 1960, Dr. E. R. Dmgley was appomted Registrar for a period of one year, an.d Dr. Shawar, an Arab do~tor, was appointed House Su~geon ~or a penod of two years. ~he Comlllttee wish them happiness dunng theIr tour of duty at the HospItal. The usual routine of seconding ophthalmic sis~ers fro~ MOOl"fields Eye Hospital in London to Jerusalem has contmued; SIster Pame.la Berry has departed and her place has .been taken by Sister .sarbara.Ell~s. To the first the Committee express theIr thanks for all she dId to maI.~tam the high standards expected at the Hospital; to the second they gIve a wclwme. . . The Committee would like once more to offer their deep apprecIa.t~on to Miss MacKellar, the Matron of Moorfi.eld~, fo~ .her ?ever-faIlmg efforts to supply us with efficient and enthUSiastIC Bntlsh SIsters. . It ought to be recorded that the past yea~ has been one. ~f gre~t stram to the staff, both British and Arab, medIcal and ad~~Istratlve. For several months they were working under abnormal condItIOns at the old hospital in Watson and Strathearn Houses, particularly ,~owar~s the en?, of their stay in the Old City where an orderly process of runmng-do~n had to be organised despite the fact that every bed was full and the .waItmg Ii t was long; moreover, the move from the old t'? the new hospIta~ ~1a~ to be planned and executed on a fixed date. In spIte of the many V.ICISSItudes, however, the operation was happ.ily and smoothly acc.o~1?hshe~ . For this achievement the greatest credIt IS due to an our staff, It IS mOl e than surprising that, in spite of everything, the total attendances for 1960 numbered 123,505. The continued large consignments of materials and ~quip~ent of all types arriving at Akaba from London for the new hospl~al ~hlCh had to be transported, cleared of ~ustoms and delivered on SIte, mvolved the administrative staff in an Immense amount of extra work undertaken

cheerfully and in the most efficient manner. Every member of the administrative staff, working overtime for long periods, threw himself readily into the task in order to make the opening a great success, and in this connection the debt of the Committee to Mr. Issa Marogi, the Hospital Superintendent, is particularly great. Indeed, more than in any other year, the Committee feel that they must express their warmest thanks to the whole staff: to the Warden, Dr. A. J. Boase; the Sub-Warden, Dr. Khalil Budeiri; the Matron, Miss Katharine Stent; the Assistant Matron, Miss B.A. Blewitt; and to everyone, British and Arab, for the extra load they have carried, at the same time maintaining their efficiency in the service of the sick and, in addition, consolidating their usual happy relationships with the people of Jerusalem. JERUSALEM LADIES' SUB-COMMITTEE

This Sub-Committee again met regularly throughout the year. An example of its enthusiasm was the fact that a meeting was held even on 12th October, the day following the opening of the new Hospital, in spite of the Thanksgiving Service, Investiture and other engagements on that day. This meeting was attended, in addition to the regular members, by Lady Scarbrough, Lady Duke-Elder and Lady Webb-Johnson. During the months preceding the opening of the new Hospital this Committee was of the greatest assistance to Matron in matters connected with the furnishing and preparation of the new building for occupation, and the members also volunteered to help over the move itself. The work of propaganda for recruits was continued to such effect that eight student nurses and two Arab Nursing Sisters joined the staff of the new Hospital. The Sewing Guild continued its activities, undertaking inter alia the very valuable work of marking the hospital linen. In addition to the above, with the Hospitaller's consent, welfare v/ork for the blind was also undertaken. It is intended to set up a library and recreation centre for the blind at the hospital and to arrange a regular programme of recordings and talks. The Hospitaller and the Hospital Committee would like to extend their special thanks to Mrs. MacInnes, the chairman; Mrs. Boase, the secretary; to all the members of the Sub-Committee as well as to all who have given talks and other help during the course of the year. WORLD REFUG EE YEAR

As was stated in last year's report, the Order has set aside £10,000 towards the rehabilitation of Arab refugees of whom there are still some 500,000 in Jordan. Plans have been formulated and Chapter-General decided that this allocation should be applied for the training of Arab refugees, both men and women, as ophthalmic orderlies and nurses, and that the funds should be administered through the Hospitaller and the Hospital Committee of the Order. The intention is that the training should take the form of assisting the refugees to obtain the necessary educational standard of the Jordan Minister of Health before taking up nursing or, should this standard already have been attained, in training in nursing through the facilities which already exist at the Ophthalmic Hospital in Jerusalem. The training would be carried out at the Ophthalmic Hospital and would be over and above the ordinary staff requirements at the ho pital.

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In addition, discussions took place in Beirut between officials of U.N.R.W.A. and the Hospitaller, and it was agreed that a sum of £2,000 should be set aside for the training of four refugee students in ophthalmic nursing at the St. John Ophthalmic Hospital, and £850 for scholarships for three refugee candidates from Jordan for training in basic nursing over a period of three years at the American University School of Nursing at Beirut. These candidates would be nominated by D.N.R.W.A. THANKS

The Committee once again would like to thank for their loyal support all those who have again contributed to the Hospital-Research Project, and in particular those who have done so by Deed of Covenant. It is particularly grateful for the support of the Priories of Scotland, Wales, Canada, Australia and New Zealand and the Commandery of Ards. It is very much hoped that the Priories and Commanderies will convey the thanks of the Committee to all those who have so kindly subscribed. The Committee again wishes to give special thanks to the Clothworkers' Company and the Preceptories of the Masonic Order of Knights Templar of England who have contributed so very generously over a number of years. It was recorded in the last report that the contributions from the latter have supplied the furniture and equipment for the operating theatre suite at the hospital and the Committee very much hopes that any member of the Masonic Order who visits Jerusalem will make a point of seeing the practical results of their donations. CONCLUSION

This is the sixth hospital that the Order of St. John has opened in the city of Jerusalem, and the third ophthalmic hospital since 1883. Today the flag of St. John, flying from the tower of the new building which occupies the most commanding site in the city, is in a prouder position than ever before. The material facilities are now available for the extension of its influence to horizons much wider than hitherto; none need fear that the spirit of service will be less than before. There is every reason to believe that the new hospital will enter fully into the life of the Arab peoples, acting as a centre for healing for the people of Jerusalem, of Jordan and of the surrounding countries, a centre of teaching for diseases of the eye for the Arab world of the Middle East, and a centre of progress and research against blindness for the benefit of the whole world. STEWART DUKE-ELDER, Hospital/er. WARDEN'S REPORT RETROSPECT

vacate Watson House at short notice. D-day, originally intended to be July 1st, proved to be a movable feast, and in the event it was not until late September that the move to Sheikh Jarrah was made. Meanwhile work in the hospital was gradually being slowed down and none but the most pressing cases admitted for operation. The diary laconically records that the new hospital was opened on October 11th. It says not a word about the stirring events of ceremony and pageantry that marked the occasion, but these will be long remembered by th?se who witnessed them. So the retrospectator leaves to a more graphIC pen the pleasurable task of describing the happenings of a most me~orable week .. S~ffice ~t to say that by mid-October the new hospital w~s 111 fu.ll co~mIssIOn, WIth the staff self-consciously preening itself with pnde ~hIle ~rymg not to compare the palatial splendour of the new surroundmgs w]th the remembered inadequacies of Watson House. SENIOR STAFF

The investiture by the Lord Prior of Dr. Khalil Budeiri our subW~rden~ with th~ insignia of Knighthood in the Order gave much satIsfactIOn. To hIm and to the many others who received well merited awards we extend our congratulations. I?r. Ahmad who. had been appointed to replace the late Dr. Doany arn~ed on l~th Ap~Il. Unfortunately, family affairs called for his presence at hIS home III PakIstan and he le.ft us on June 11 tho Dr. R. E. Dingley, but lat~ly released from the Royal AIr Force, was appointed in his place and arnved on September 21st just in time to assist in the great trek from the Old City to Sheikh Jarrah. Miss B. Ellis succ~eded Miss P. Berry as Sister Theatre on February 1st, the latter returnmg to Moorfields. It was nice to see her once again at the Opening ceremonies. Miss S. McCarthy returned from leave in March to commence a second year as Ward Sister. Mrs. Musallam was appointed on September 12th, and Miss Cubeisy 011 ~ctober 1st as the first local Nursing Sisters to be taken on the staff. . MISS ~. Mansell s~rv~d in a te~porary capacity as domestic superVIsor dunng the settlmg-Ill process III the new hospital. We are grateful to her for the yeoman service she rendered. LADIES' JERUSALEM SUB-COMMITTEE

We are indebted to Mrs. MacInnes, the chairman for the following account of the activities of this Committee: ' Durin.g 1960 the Committee met on ten occasions and its work is summansed under the following:. NurSing !ropag'!-nda.-It was early recognised that although girls were mterested III nursmg as a career there was considerable prejudice on the part of the 1?arents. A programme was arranged which included a filmshow, talks, Illform~l me~tings with parents, etc. Results were satisfactory to the ext~nt that eIght gIrlS started their training with the opening of the n~w hospItal and there are possible candidates for the next group which wlll be starting in October 1961. F'.urnishing of Nurses' Qua.rters.-The rooms have been attractively eqUIpped and wherever posslble local craftsmanship and materials are employed.

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Sewing Guild.-Although attendances tended to fluc~uate,. a great deal of work was done and special praise is due to Mrs. Albma wIth whom the main responsibility for these meetings rests. Welfare Work for the Blind.-Welfare work for the blind was undertaken toward the end of the year at the instigation of Mrs. Boase who for some time has taken a particular interest in the blind. She has learned to write in braille and has helped the schools by copying out books. With the kind approval of the Hospitaller a room in the hospital has ~een set free as a Recreation Centre. Mrs. Boase, who had already held meetmgs for the blind in her own house, has now organised fortnightly talks and concerts to be held in the Centre and it is hoped that library facilities will gradually become available. With the help of the committee, Mrs. Boase a~so organised tw~ very successful Christmas parties at which about 150 blmd adults and c~Ildre.n were entertained. The committee has been greatly encouraged 111 thIS sphere by the growing interest and co-operation of the .general public who contributed most generously to the cost of the partIes and of furnishing the Centre. Our Matron, Miss 1. K. Stent, has kindly prepared the following statement regarding the training of nurses:Students were accepted before the opening of the hospital to start a course of Ophthalmic Nursing. The training school has now opened and 11 pre-~aduate students are receiving lectures, i.e., eight girls and three boys. A higher level tha.n usual of educational ability has been set and so far there has been no dIfficulty in recruiting students. These members of the Staff will receive a two-year course based on the syllabus of the English Ophthalmic Nursing Diploma. In addition, a number of post-graduate nurses has been accepted to take a one-year course in Ophthalmic Nursing. Of these there are three male staff nurses and one female. The number of practical nurses remains constant, vacan~ie.s only be.ing filled as they occur. At this level nurses are at present r.ecelvmg pract.lc~l instruction only in the various departments, although, m the future, It IS hoped that a course of basic nursing lectures may be arranged. The young student nurses, the female staff nurse and several male orderlies are living in the Nurses' Home. They are extremely happy and have obviously never lived in such comfort before. I think it fair to comment that there can be few hospitals anywhere providing better quarters for the staff. One must also assume that the catering arrangements are suitable if one is to judge by the amount of weight each has put on, the rosy cheeks and absence of illness. I would like to thank the Ladies' Linen Guilds in England and the Commonwealth for understanding that amenities must be provided for these young people in their off-duty hours . The Christmas parties were very much appreciated by the entire staff. The Hospitaller.- The annus mirabilis under review saw not only the realisation of his dream of a magnificent new hospital but also two outstanding events-his election to the Fellowship of the Royal Society ~nd his investiture as a Bailiff Grand Cross in the Order, on both of whIch high honours we congratulate Sir Stewart. He paid ' two welcome visits to Jerusalem during the year, in April and October.

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The appointment of Mr. T. Keith Lyle, C.B.E., as Deputy Hospitaller was good news to us, as also was his promotion to Knighthood in the Order. We look forward to a fruitful association with him in his new role and hope that he will be able to visit the hospital occasionally to give us the benefit of his clinical advice. Personalia:-To many, Jerusalem without the tall figure of H.E. Hasan Kateb as ItS Governor does not seem the same place. We miss him as a friend but we are glad that his good qualities have brought him the well deserved honour of becoming Court Minister in Amman. In his successor we are indeed fortunate. H.E. Ihsan Hashem is well known as a former Ambassador in Londo~. I~ is not so well known that through his good offices the process of brmgmg to Jordan the vast amount of material and equipment for the new hospital was greatly facilitated. Friday, .~ovember 25th, was a red letter day for the hospital for on it we w~re VISIted by no less than two Archbishops, one no stranger and an old fnend, Dr. MacInnes, Archbishop in Jerusalem, and the other hardly a stranger yet a newc?mer to Jerusalem, Dr: Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury. It was a kmdly thought that led hIm to fit tlus visit into a very crowded programme.

The Secretary,. ~ajor Underhill, was with us for a considerable part of the .year .superVISl11g. the. final stages of the building programme and dealmg ~th t~e muititudmous worries related to the Opening functions. It was distressmg to hear that after surviving that ordeal he became ill. We trust he has by now made a full and satisfactory recovery. Miss Simes ~as for so long filled for us the role of fairy godmother at the Gate that It was a real p.leasure to have her here for the Opening. We hope that now she has dIscovered the route she will come again. Among the many who came ~o Je~usalem for the Opening Ceremony we were glad to see once agam Wmg Commander Graham Price a ' former Warden, and Miss Dorothy Wood, a former Matron. It is with. sadness. that we record the passing of Souraya, wife of our steward, MIrza DaVId. In former years she had served the hospital most loyally. !fer death after a long illness occurred on January 6th. Our sympathIes go to David in his great loss.

Acknowledgment~.-We owe a large debt of gratitude to Prof. Norman Ashton o~ the Ins.tI~ute of Ophthalmology in London for the trouble he has taken ~n exarrumng and reporting on the many pathological specimens we send hIm. This service is of immense value to us. To Brigadier Ha"YWa and 'Q' Branch of the Jordan Army we are most grateful for t?e aSSIstance they rendered in moving the heavy loads for the new hospItal from Aqaba to Amman. Christ'!'las Festivities.-The year closed with the annual dinner for the

st~ff. ThIS was a great success. The dance that followed was even more so ~hlefiy because ?f the comfort and roominess of the large recreabon roo~ In the new ?OSPIt~l. To.the Ladies' Linen Guild and those whose generosity made pOSSIble thIS SOCIal event we express the gratitude of the staff.

ARTHUR BOASE, Warden

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Clean Food Courses, especially in the schools. We believe that girls and boys could very usefully study these subjects so that when they leave school they are equipped with a knowledge which will not only enable them to be better mothers and fathers, but also be helpful to them in their daily lives in such simple ways as will prevent the spread of timewasting illnesses caused by poor hygiene. Re-examinations in First Aid show an encouraging increase and an appreciation of the need to keep this knowledge up to date. It is hoped that this trend will continue. More support is required for the Lay Demonstrators Courses and it is hoped that more people can be encouraged to qualify and prove their ability to assist professional lecturers with the practical work of the Association courses. The figures for classes and certificates give a clear picture of the year's work and the total is again a record. In 1946, when figures from Northern Ireland were included , the total of new certificates issued was only 39,250, and in 1960 it was 108,105, an indication that the St. John Ambulance Assoc~ati~m is, after 84 years of existence, still a growing and flourishing orgamsatIOn. During 1960 Major R. R. F. T. Barry was appointed County Director for Cheshire, where there had not been such an appointment before. Mr. C. Stoker Sheriff was appointed County Director for Berkshire in place of Colonel L. K. Ledger. The Association requires a County Director m every county and every effort is being made to achieve this aim. T~e Associati,?n Com~ittee appointed for the new triennial period prOVIdes for an mcrease 111 the number of County Directors who have agreed.to serve: Mr. R . L. Bellwood (Northumberland), Brigadier C. E. A. Brow~mg (Devon), Mr. K. C. Cook (Lancashire), Brigadier V. F . S. Hawkms (Dorset) and Mr. C. Stoker Sheriff (Berkshire) are new members of. t~e Committ.ee .. Dr. J. H. Chambers was appointed to represent the M1111stry of AVIatIOn. Surgeon Vice-Admiral W. R. S. Panckridge has taken the place of Surgeon Vice-Admiral Sir R. C. May; Mr. J. W. Nutt has taken the place of Mr. J. S. Weatherley of the Post Office; and Mr. J. T. Woodlock has taken the place of Mr. E. T. Prideaux as one of the representatives of the Ministry of Health. The Association is very grateful to. all members ~f the Committee who have b~en so helpful in giving gU1da~ce .and ':l-dvlce on matters of policy. The support of individuals and orgamsatlOns IS a matter of great encouragement to everyone at Headquarters.

REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR-GE ERAL FEBRUARY 1960 the Association suffered a grievous loss by the death oZ Countess Mountbatten of Burma. She was a greatly valued member. of the Association and all who knew her were deeply impressed by her wIde understanding of its problems and her continual readiness to do all that she could to further the advancement of First Aid educaLion at home and overseas. We mourn her not only as a worker in our cause, but also as a friend to everyone connected with the Association and the other Fo~nda tions of the Order. In adding this tribute to that of t~e C?rder we w~sh to express our deepest gratitude to one who ga~e h~r ~Ife 111 the serVIce of others: she will be missed by many thousands 111 Bntam and the Commonwealth. We extend a warm welcome to Marjorie, Countess of Brecknock, who has succeeded Lady Mountbatten and has agreed to b~come a member of the Association Committee. We offer her our good wIshes for success in her new sphere of activity. . . After nine years as Director-~en~ral, Mr: H. F. Parshall relIll9Ulshed this post and with the new tnenmal appomtments on St. John s Day, Sir Philip Southwell was appointed Director-General from the 24th June, 1960. . . The Order of St. John owes a great debt to Mr. Parshall for hIS serVIces as Director-General during his long period in this o~ce, and. the value which the Order places upon this work is shown by .hl~ app~)lntment to the newly created office of Vice-Chancellor ..The ASSOCiatIOn wIll, we hope, be able to call on his knowledge and expenence for many yea~s. In England during 1960, 176,271 men, women and chIld.reI?- were examined under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance ASSOCIatl.on, an increase of 9,637 over the previous year. Classes for new certIficates increased by 1,021 to a total of 10,6?5. When used bi. the ~,t. Joh~ Amb~~ lance Association in this connectIOn, the word class or course means a minimum of six sessions of two hours each and mapy cours~s take longer. The amount of work and the number o~ people mvolved III the classes held during 1960 is, therefore, very conSIderable and a clear indication of the growing appreciation of the value of the work of the Association. The greatest increase in members is in nursing and this is pr~bably largely due to the requirement that Brigade members have to. qualIfy on the Advanced Nursing Course. It can also, no doubt, be attnbuted t'? a greater understanding of the ~port~nce of being able to care for the SIck in their own homes and the mcreasmg number of old people who must be looked after by their own families. It is recognised that. ol~ peopl~ can be happier in their own family surroundings and that thIS IS a natIOnal responsibility. . .. .. However the increase in First Aid certificates IS disappomtIllg when we con ider th~ great need for this knowledge both at work an~ i~ the home. National publicity in the Press and the work done by ASSOCIa~IO~ Centres to bring the training offered by the St. John Ambu~ance ASSOCIa~IOn.to the attention of everyone must continue without ceasm~. A campalg~ IS also needed to bring to public attention the value of ChIld Care, HygIene and

PUBLICATIONS

Preliminary First Aid Manual This book was. published in May 1960 and up to the end of the year over 160,000 copIes had been sold. As was said last year, it was planned ~o .be used throughout the world and its illustrations are international. It IS 111tende~ for use by people of all ages who desire a simple introduction ~o the subject. It can be used overseas as a visual aid for the Adult Course 111 conjunction with the Adult Manual. It was welcomed overseas and an example of this is an order of 20,000 from Canada. Catechism of First Aid This book was published in November 1960, and it is available from the Stores Department at a cost of Is. 6d., plus postage. It is based on the

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joint First Aid Manual and appears in a neutral cover ~om!D0n to all three Voluntary Aid Societies. It was a much needed publIcatIOn and we received many enquiries about it during the year. We hope, therefore, that it will be of great assistance to all those studying First Aid. Catechism of Nursing This book was published in May 1960, and, like the First Aid Catechism, is in a neutral cover common to all three Voluntary Aid Societies. It is available from the Stores Department at a cost of Is. Od. per copy, plus postage. Occupational First Aid Manual . The revision of this book was undertaken by a Sub-Comnuttee under the chairmanship of Dr. J. S. McLintock, Deputy Principal Medical Officer of the St. John Ambulance Association. Included in this SubCommittee were members of the British Medical Association, the Royal College of Nursing, the Association of Industrial Medical Officers, etc. The text was completed by the end of the year and it is hoped t~~t it will be published in June 1961. It is an improvement on ~he fir~t ~dItIOn. and comments received on that book were most helpful m achlevmg thIS. A section on minor dressings has been included and it is hoped that the book will enable responsible First Aiders in Industry to carry out their duties to the full. Air Attendants Manual This book is being revised by the author, Mr. E. A. Malkin, and it is hoped to publish the new edition in 1961. Hygiene Manual This book is being revised and brought up to date by the author, Professor F. A. E. Crew, and it is hoped to publish the new edition in 1961. Preliminary Hygiene Manual A new manual is being prepared and a text has been written for the Association by Dr. H. D. Chalke, Medical Officer of Health for the Borough of Camberwell. This book may be published in 1961, but we are awaiting illustrations and the text of the Adult Manual on the same subject. Food Hygiene The text for a new manual on Food Hygiene has been prepared by Dr. J. S. McLintock to provide a basis for our Hygienic Food Handling Courses. Students at present have to use two books and this is naturally inconvenient. The new book, which we hope to publish in 1961, should prove a great asset and an encouragement to the study of this important subject. Oral Resuscitation (Mouth-to-Mouth) The Mouth-to-Mouth method of resuscitation has been studied by the Association for some years, but during 1960 it received very wide publicity in the National Press and the Association received many enquiries regarding it. Further, apart from the United Sta~es of AI?eri~a where t~e campaign started, the method was welcomed m ScandmavIa, AustralIa and New Zealand. Discussions took place with the st. Andrew's Ambulance Association and the British Red Cross Society and there was correspondence with the Priories of the Order overseas. Canada shared the

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views of the Association in this country, but in view of the value attached to it by the Priories in Australia and New Zealand, and the need for an authoritative statement for the guidance of our members, it was decided to publish a leaflet. It was written by Dr. A. C. White Knox, Principal Medical Officer of the Association, and appeared in July 1960. It was made clear that it was for guidance and information only and not for inclusion in the syllabus of instruction for the First Aid Course. The Association will make a final decision when the report of the Medical Research Council on this method is available. Other pamphlets A leaflet dealing with the Care of Mentally III Patients was published in October 1960 and gives guidance on how to look after such people in the home and also how to deal with mental problems arising out of disasters and emergencies. A pamphlet on Caring for a Sick Person under Emergency Conditions was published by the Order jointly with the British Red Cross Society for use in connection with Civil Defence Training (W.V.S. One-in-Five Scheme). ASSOCIATION AT HOME

A major change was planned during the year for First Aid re-examinations. As from 1st January, 1961, all candidates successful in First Aid re-examinations will receive a printed certificate as evidence of their having passed. On the first occasion (the old Voucher) successful candidates are also given a plastic wallet to contain their certificates. To go towards meeting the cost of implementing this scheme, fees were revised and all candidates, whether for First Aid Certificates or re-examinations, will pay Is. 6d. (the cost of a class of 10 or less remaining at 15s. Od.). Metal awards are still available at present charges for those who wish to have them. During discussions it was found that the scheme was welcomed and it ~hould be of great assistance to workers in industry who have to produce eVIdence of their current efficiency in First Aid. All the re-examination certificates have a limited validity of three years. Procedure for handling papers was amended and simplified to ensure the minimum delay in the issue of certificates to successful candidates. Centre and Class Secretaries are requested to follow the instructions carefully so .t~at Headquarters can deal with papers expeditiously and avoid any addItIonal correspondence. Special arrangements have been made for mem~ers. of the ~t. John Ambulance Brigade to apply for the new reexammatIOn certificates on the result of their annual re-examinations. The charge for these is Is. 6d. each, as for other classes. It has long been thought that the fees for Doctors acting as Examiners fO.r the St. John Ambulance Association should be brought more into line WIth t~o~e for lecturers, and discussions took place with the British Medical ASSOCiatIOn and the other Voluntary Aid Societies. It was decided that there shou~d b~ an increase and as from 1st January, 1961 , the scale for such exanunatIOns will be £2 for the first ten candidates and 2s. Od. for every candidate thereafter. It is interesting to note that this scale has been approve~ by the Home Office and the Ministry of Health for Civil Defence and NatIOnal Hospital Service Reserve classes. .Stres~ has for some time been laid upon the need for more trained F irst Alders m Industry. County Directors and Centres have done much to

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arouse the interest of employers in this matter, but their approaches have not met with the response they deserved. In July 1960 the Minister of Labour promulgated. the First Aid (Standard of Training) Order and under the terms of this regulation, which comes into force on 1st July, 1961, factories employing 50 people or more will be required to have First Aiders holding a valid and recognised First Aid qualification. This is a very desirous development and provides a challenge to the Association. If full use is made of existing classes the additional burden should not be great, but there may be a need for training during working hours rather than in the evening as at present. If this is the case, employers must cooperate with each other and with Association Centres to make the best possible use of the limited number of lecturers and demonstrators available in work hours. It must be emphasized that the onus lies upon employers to fulfil their legal obligations. County Directors and Centres have taken steps to inform employers of the training offered and it is hoped that they will avail themselves of these services. The Association is grateful to the Ministry of Labour for their cooperation and to H.M. Inspectors of Factories at all levels for their help and advice so freely given. Many Inspectors of Factories are members of Centre Committees. Reports from Centres indicate continued and varied activities and it is encouraging to read of the success in so many places with women's organizations, schools and youth organizations. The Lancashire Rural Representatives Scheme and the Oxfordshire House Badge Scheme continue to flourish. This latter has also proved successful in Warwickshire. One Centre has set up branches in its outlying districts run by local people who are fully acquainted with the peculiar difficulties and needs of their particular neighbourhood. Centres have organized many successful fund raising activities, dances, dress shows, open days for gardens, swimming and life saving displays, etc. The financial position of Centres reflects the success of these ventures and enables them to undertake publicity campaigns or to purchase equipment for training. One area in London collected enough funds through an appeal to those commercial firms with personnel under training to purchase equipment sufficient for five separate courses, as well as a film projector and film-strip projector. The way in which recently established Centres have developed and progressed is most encouraging. Some Centres have been rehabilitated and one new one established at Warrington. A County Directors' Conference was held on 21st May, 1960. It was a most valuable opportunity to discuss problems of common interest. Pooling of experience is most helpful. The Ministry of Aviation established a Centre of the Association in December, which includes those sections of the Ministry of Supply taken over by the Ministry of Aviation. Co-operation has continued with the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Office in regard to the scheme for boys and girls. Many enquiries have been received from schools and youth organizations regarding training and representatives of the Association have attended conferences in connectio n with the scheme. The Army continues to take a very great interest in First Aid and we are grateful for the spJendid support we have received from Lieut.-General Sir Alexander Drummond, D.G.A.M.S., and the members of the R.A.M.C. Many Units have had courses during the year both at home and overseas.

The Territorial Army a~d Cadet Forces have also organized many training cou~ses under the auspIces of the Association. Particular help has been receIved from Army Centres overseas concerned with the training of unit instructors in First Aid. The ~orest~y Commission continues to encourage its employees to study FIrst Aid and a number of courses have been run for them in various parts of the country. The Farming industry still needs encouragern~nt an~, d~spi~e its I?roblems, it is hoped that gradually more members WIll quah.fy m FIrst Ald. The support given by Young Farmers' Clubs is encouragmg and the competition, which is now an annual event should give added stimulus. ' VISUAL AIDS AND PUBLICITY

It is inc.reasingly clear that Visu~l ~ids. are going to playa very impor-

tant part m the work of the ASSOCiatIOn m the future. A Sub-Committee is to be set up to consider the whole question of Visual Aids and how best they can be use~ for th~ advancement of our work at home and overseas. Th~ Sub-CommIttee wIll be asked to report on suggestions for services w~Ich may be rendered by Headquarters, as well as equipment and Visual AIds to be held locally. It has for .some .years been evident that there is scope for pUblicity to enco~~age FIrst AId lessons for farmers and industrial workers and, as a pubhclty. ~~asure, Centres have been encouraged to take part in any local exhIbItIons ~rr~nged by Chambers of Commerce, Safety Committees and ~ther or.gamzatIOns. ~he pUb.licity department at Headquarters has ~upI?hed advIce and matenals dunng the past year on 45 such occasions In dlff~rent parts of the country, and in addition has prepared exhibitions at ~atIOnal shows, s~~h. as the Royal A~ricultural Show, the Royal SocIety of Health .EXhIbItIOn and the Industnal Safety Exhibition arranged by the Royal SocIety for the Prevention of Accidents. In several cases, .of which Sheffield and Accrington are outstanding ex~mples, . co-operat~on between the Association, the Brigade and other allIed bodIeS have s~Imulated the demand for courses in the area. It seems clear ~hat co.-operatIOn wi~~ such bodies as the Royal Life Saving Society, the F~re Bngade, the BntIsh Sub-Aqua Society, the Police Force and othfr mtereste? bodies, although it may take some trouble to arrange, is weL worth whIle. Anot.her eff~rt to be.r~lentioned is that of the Southport ~Lancs.) Local Authon~y, whIch unfaIlmgly produces exceptional results III co~rses concerned wIth the clean handling of food. It IS. worth noti~g that in .s0!lle parts of the country where there is enthUSIasm and dnve, ASSOCIatIOn and Brigade offices can rnanao-e to produce le~flets and posters, at a nominal cost, referring to local acti~ities ~nd campaIgns. Example of a successful enterprise is the pUblicity leaflet ~sued by the Croydon Centre, setting out its objects and the services it as to offer as wen as appealing for new members. The results of this scheme have been most encouraging. Given this same enthusiasm other sUccessful ven~ures. could be repeated elsewhere and the Association's work of creatmg mte.rest in First Aid stimulated. Local papers have ~~o~ed very co-operatIv~ and r.e~dy to publish items of special activities entr~s~ news regardmg trammg and notices about courses. W~~\~ddIt~on, the year h~s seen incre~sing use of the film, "The Long \t , whl~h was !lot deSIgned as an l11structional film, but rather as a met lod of mterestmg the public in First Aid. In the first six month ,

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more than 150,000 members of the public saw the film, and a number of courses were arranged as a result. A television showing will no doubt greatly increase this figure. An aspect of publicity which has greatly increased in the year under review is the provision of articles on First Aid to numerous specialised journals in motoring, motor-cycling, sailing, local authority, women's magazines and similar fields. As a result of the foregoing, the necessity for a knowledge of First Aid is in general terms being impressed on the public more extensively than ever before, and the scope for publicity in this direction is obviously very wide. This applies not only to the United Kingdom, but also to other territories in the Commonwealth. OVERSEAS

In Cyprus classes in First Aid were held at the Forestry College and the Girls' School and also for employees of the electricity authority at Limassol and Paphos. A class was also organised for Novices at the Kykko Monastery Annexe in Nicosia. Miss M. Donavour-Hickie, the Order's Organiser, left Cyprus in June and we wish to record our appreciation of all she achieved often under difficult circumstances. She was succeeded by Miss 1. Checkley, who was formerly the Order's Organiser in Malaya. In the last three months of the year the Cyprus Centre approached industrial concerns, elementary and secondary schools and other Government Departments regarding First Aid training. The response promised well for 1961. Courses were also started for the British Forces in the island. The number of certificates gained during 1960 showed a considerable increase over 1959. In Gibraltar improvement was reflected by the number of certificates and awards gained. Members of the W.R.A.C. passed their First Aid examination and courses were organised for other units of the Armed Forces towards the end of the year. An encouraging number of people took re-examinations. In Malta the Army is running Unit Instructors Courses and they have co-operated with the Association with these in the same way as in England. Other activities have continued as in previous years. In Aden the chief item of interest was the reorganisation of the Centre and the establishment of a special Sub-Committee to deal with training. The Commissioner of Police arranged for 1961 to be a First Aid Year during which it was hoped to ensure that every man in Aden Police would qualify for a St. John Certificate and that those holding certificates would requalify. It was also planned to train a number of Lay Lecturers and to provide training on behalf of the Association for the general public. In Iraq an interest in First Aid and Nursing Courses has been fostered by Mr. J. S. Law, a former member of the st. John Ambulance Brigade now in Baghdad, under the auspices of the Iraqi Red Crescent Society making use of St. John manuals. There was a demonstration on television and a Lay Demonstrators Course arranged, as well as further courses fo r girls. The Association thanks Mr. Law for the assistance he is giving to the Iraqi Red Crescent Society and also to the doctors and others who have made the training courses possible. We are glad to be of help in this humanitarian activity in this way.

Elsewh~re in the Middle East there has b . .. . the AssocIation's work. The Association pres~~~e~~~ncf~~~ng IdntNerest. m manuals to the United Nations Relief and W Irs 1 an ursJ?g Refugees, including 150 copies of the P 1· . orks Agency for Palestme The Nursing Services Officer ave hi gh re I~mary Manual of First Aid. the Preliminary Manual of F~st Aid pra~se ~ our ~ook and refers to to see in every clinic, particularl whas a 00 et WhIC~ she would like call a~ night. The Association rec~ived e~~a~~:~o~r~hme?!tc~l °hrderlies on the DIrector of UNRWA and also in the n f h eJ~I m t e,?,ame of who will benefit from the information ~me 0 t e unk~own ~efugee nurses, medical orderlies guards and a w~Ifh thed b.ooks WIll provIde for distributed to clinics, ru/al areas and is~ ~ ~nce ~Ivers. ~he books were ueprogrammes 0 semor nursmg staff to use for reference in their "in-service" tea ch·mg . .In Jo~·dan the Save the Children Fund h b .... FIrst AId, using the Arabic translation of ~~rs~en. conductmg. tralll1ng m have been so successful that they sought add·f 4~ t? the ~nJured. They other publications and diagrams as aid to IlOna m o~~atlOn regar~ing orderlIes ..Enquiries regarding the possibilit f~r}~er irst tr~mmg. f?r medIcal ~ere receIved from Mrs. MacInnes th 0 f h Ald. trammg courses m Jerusalem. ' e WI e 0 t e AnglIcan Archbishop

Enquiries have also been received f L ·b . of First Aid training for Cadets at thro~ l YCf regardmg the possibility Cadet Academy. Libya has alwa s e yreI?-alca D~fenc~ Force Officer awaiting an Arabic translation or o~~Ol;ntesatnF~ntterAie~tdm thIS matter and is Th A .. Irs manual h d . . e ssocmtlOn has from time to ti has given us another opportunity of :~el a . cou~es m Gambia, but 1960 opmg tern. Mr. N. Boulsover who was formerly in Zaria N·· Yundum Training College a~d ~~~rta, now holds an appointment at th~ sick bay for treatment o f ' '1 een able to establish a dispensary and ~id and support from a v~:fe~r ~Ifments. He has fo:u nd interest in First ill the College as well as in the ~olic~u~r\e~~. The~ehis scope fo r training . ~ ~ IOns Wit the local Red Cross are good and should lead to plans: 1961 will show the resul~s.success u outcome of Mr. Boulsover's ThIS was another exceptional f h awards topping the previous best y~~. ~r t e Ghhc:na \entre, with the total MadJ'itey . . ' ofICPol' was ac Ieved m . 1959. . Mr E . R . T . ,C . .B.E, C ommiSSlOner . DIrector of Ghana and his suppo t h I~e, was appornted Association the Order's Organiser left Gh .r as. een most valuable. Dr. Coles did to establish a flo~rishing a~:g~n~irIl an~;e much appreciate all sh~ 1. .V. M. Karstead who has abl . IOn. e was succeeded by Mrs. AId training. Courses were hel~ ~~~t~u~dl t~ wlJ:'°rk of developing First OCIa e lare Workers and Field Welfare Nurses. One unusual cour workers in the Kananzo Gold M:e was held where~y two underground our manual. It naturall t k 1 s were taught lIteracy by means of examination, as did thei!lit~~ac ~nger but both candidates passed the an~ .classes were extended to y eacher. .Ot~er new grou~d was broken petitIOns were held under th new ?rgamsatlOns. Two FIrst Aid Comcompetition, organised b M: auspIces of the Centre in 1960. A local first of. its kind in AShantl, att;a~te~fi~~nt, for the Ashanti Region, the was hIghly successful Th N· 1 earns ?t: St. John personnel and Stadium was a marked su e at!~na CompetItIOn held in the Accra f 15 this competition were pres~~~:~ ~yI\h a~entry °bl team~ .. The prizes for e onoura e the Mlmster of Health.

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The Association Director remarked that much work remains to be done but he is satisfied that the necessary enthusiasm will be forthcoming to enable the Centre to discharge its responsibilities. In Nigeria the celebrations in September on the occasion of the independence of the Federation of Nigeria were the great event of the year, with the visit of Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra as the personal representative of Her Majesty the Queen. First Aid Posts were set up and manned along all the main routes and extensive First Aid facilities were provided at the Nigeria Exhibition, the largest of its kind ever held in West Africa, which was opened by the Prime Minister on the 1st October. At the Exhibition there was a St. John stand and lectures were given on the work of the Order, Elementary First Aid and so forth. Many people showed great interest in the displays and gave them support. Courses were held for Lay Lecturers during the year in addition to 140 First Aid classes. The Police, Nigeria Ports Authority and the Nigerian Railway Corporation were very active in First Aid training and in organising competitions. The Nigerian Coal Corporation, the Amalgamated Tin Mines of Nigeria and the Nigerian Airport Fire Services have now established First Aid as an important part of their activities. The year, therefore, has been one of steady development and the co-operation given by all the bodies at the main events of the year indicates the value they place upon all the work of the Association in Nigeria. In Sierra Leone, Mr. Pilbeam, the Order's Organiser, has done splendid work and he has received very welcome recognition on all sides. We were very pleased to see him at Headquarters at the end of the year and to have a. first hand account of affairs. A variety of courses have been run, including new ones for the Special Police and the United Africa Company. A course for Lay Lecturers was held at the Police Training School, when suitable men were drawn from all over Sierra Leone. The results were satisfactory and other courses will be held to build up a good panel of Lay Lecturers within the Force. This is important as these men can also be used for lectures outside the Force in their own areas. The Police organised a mass First Aid demonstration in November and gave considerable help with training to other bodies. They dealt with a number of accidents during special events and on the roads. The Prisons Centre continued to expand its work and personnel took part in a number of displays. There are five certificated Lay Lecturers and 12 Senior Officers are being trained for this work. Each Institution in the Territory now has full First Aid Boxes and we thank Mr. Lloyd, the Director of Prisons, and his staff, for their enthusiastic work. Mr. A. S. Keeling was appointed Director of the Association in Sierra Leone. With this strong foundation the Association in Sierra Leone looks forward to a period of considerable development. In Kenya there was a very considerable increase in the number of certificates gained due largely to the drive of the Kenya Police Force for more First Aiders and to the many men of the African Police personnel who took the Preliminary First Aid examination and passed. Re-examinations also showed an increase and the Kenya Police Force took many more Vouchers, Medallions and Labels. The Branches at Machakos and Kisumu were established on a firm basis and great support was given by the Police, Railways and Prisons Administrations. The Education Department also gave help in the training of candidates on the Preliminary Course

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of First Aid. Kenya shows a great interest in the work of the Association and development seems continuous. In Mauritius training continued and as a result of the work of the Centre the membership of the Mauritius Police Ambulance Division St John Ambulance Brigade, was brought up to a total of 643. It was ~ls~ possible to est.a~lish a Cadet Division at the Royal College, Curepipe, as a result of trammg courses. Refresher Courses in First Aid and monthly lectures in Home Nursing were held throughout the year. I-?- Tanganyi/~a the main activity of the Association is connected with the PolIce and R~Ilways as w.eU as the Fire Brigade and Airport personnel. Efforts. are bemg made to Interest schools and other educational establishme~ts In the work of the Association and to ensure that members of the PolIce Force take regular re-examinations. A number of Lay Lecturers' Courses have been held and the results of these will be very helpful for furtJ'ler dev~lopment. Amo?-g~t the candidates who were successful was an Afncan Pohcewoman and It IS hoped that others will follow her example. The n~w Headquarters building for St. John in Uganda was officially opened In Kampala by H.E. The Governor, Sir Frederick Crawford, !<.C.M.G., O.~.E., o~ 25th February, 1960. It is planned to hold classes In Home NurSIng, ChIld Welfare, First Aid, etc., as a continuous process throughout the year. Lieut.-Colonel E. ~. V. James handed over the duties of St. John Headquarters Officer In June 1960 and a number of doctors left the Protectorate .. These c~anges affected the tempo of training, but steps were taken to enlist the aId of ~~re memb,ers of the medical profession. In July meIJ.?-bers of th~ ASSOCIatIO~ contnbuted to the work carried out by St. John m Uganda ill the receptIOn and care of refugees coming from the Congo. A presentation of certificates and awards was held in the Association Headquarters when His Worship the Mayor of Kampala, the Hon. S. W. Kulubya, C.B..E., spoke ~nd presented the certificates. The ceremony was attended by SIr John Gnffin, Q.C., Chairman of the St. John Council and a lar~e gathering. A similar presentation took place in the Luzir~ Central Pns~m, Kampala, when His Worship the Mayor, members of the town councIl an~ courts attended a parade of prisoners. The Mayor presented the certificates and spoke in English, Swahili and Luganda on the work of St. John. Th~re is a big demand in Zanzibar for instruction in First Aid and Home Nursmg and the need is for qualified lecturers and trained demonstrators to undertake the training and for funds to meet the cost. There has been stea~y development of the Association and the newly qualified First Aid certificate holders have b~en persua.ded to join the Brigade. There are se,:,en lay lecturers-four WIth the Pohce, one with the St. John Ambulance Bng~de, one helping doctors with a class for the public and the other helpmg the Scouts. T?ere w~s correspondence during the year with the Burma Red Cross ~oclety "Yhich has s~own great interest in our work and had asked for mformatIO!;. In, theIr le~ter acknowledging the material they wrote as follows:-:- It wIll ~e mterest to you to know that the Burma Ambulance Bngade, whIch IS one of the main activi ties of the Burma Red C[(?SS, was formerly the Burma Branch of your Association and that tramed ambulance workers may be found all over Burma at present is

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thanks to the foundation established by the St. John Ambulance Association." They asked to be put on our mailing list for all instructions or directions sent to our branches and we are very happy to have this opportunity of co-operation with them. The Ceylon Centre of the Association reports a successful year, although they did not achieve the high total of certificates reached in 1959. They have been able to organise classes in First Aid and Home Nursing for many organisations covering a wide range of activity, including the Police Force, Railways, Health Units, Community Centre, Rural Development Centre, Y.W.C.A. and many schools. The response from youth was most encouraging. Child Welfare classes were also held with satisfactory results. The scope for the Centre is vast, but they are handicapped by the need for further funds and voluntary helpers. We hope that their appeal for both will meet with a favourable response. They are doing wonderful work in fulfilment of the objects of the Order and in assisting the work of social service in the community. 1960 was a busy year for the Hong Kong Centre. One hundred and thirty classes were run; all were in Chinese except seven which were in English. Special classes were organised for Lay Lecturers. Classes covered the Police Force (men and women), the Fire Brigade, Civil Aid Services, Urban Services Department, factory workers, Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, school children and members of various charitable and religious organisations, as well as for the public in general. The Annual St. John Ball in March and the St. John Flag Day in June, organised by the Centre, were successful fund raising activities. Two hundred and nineteen men, women and children joined the St. John Ambulance Brigade as a result of the work of the Centre. The Centre appealed for a larger membership to help not only with the financial aspect, but also as a reservoir from which to draw new workers for the many aspects of its service to the community. An example of these is the Dental Clinic at the Headquarters planned during the year for free service to patients from orphanages, blind homes and other charitable institutions. The great event of 1960 in Malaya was the opening of their National Headquarters by His Highness the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Al-Haj, D.M.N., D.K., on 6th February. A large gathering attended the ceremony and amongst those present were the Deputy Prime Minister, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, and Countess Mountbatten of Burma. The Association and Brigade in Malaya are grateful to the Government of Selangor for giving the land and all those who by their generous financial contributions made this building possible. The Association is functioning in all States of the Federation except Perlis and Trengganu. Regular classes are held at most of the Centres and the number of certificates and awards gained in 1960 has increased by 616 as compared with 1959. A good start has been made in opening up new classes in First Aid and Nursing in Kampongs and villages. In some States classes have been started in Child Welfare and Clean Handling of Food. Classes have also been conducted by the Railway Administration, Teachers' Training Colleges, Central Electricity Board and many other departments and leading firms. It has, therefore, been a notable year. The North Borneo Centre has been reorganised and though only one class was held during the year, plans have been made for others, particularly in Chinese when the Chinese translation of the First Aid Manual is

received from Hon& K0.ng. Fund raising activities brought splendid results and generous contnbutIOns enabled the Association to buy two more new am~ulances for use at Sandakan and Keningau. Plans are in hand to revI~e the. branc.hes ~t Sandakan and Tawau on the East Coast and Ke~gau I~ the mtenor. 1961 holds good promise with classes in schools both m Chmese and Malay, as well as for staff in the Railway workshops and for the general public. The preparatory work of 1960 therefore seems to have been well worth while. " T?e Singapore C~ntre had a most successful year and over 1,000 more cer~Ifi.cates w~re gamed as compared w~th. 1959. The new Headquarters BUlldmg,. WhICh members of the ASSOCiatIOn and Brigade have put up, was offic~ally opened on .23rd July, 1960, by the Yang Di-Pertuan Inche Yusof Bm Isha~ and WI~1 b.e a great asset to the work of the Centre. Reports .from Smg.apore mdicate that full use is being made of facilities now avaIlab~e and m order to a~tract members there are a variety of social and recreatIOnal events orgamsed by Sub-Committees set up for the purpose. There ~as a very successful dance at the end of the year and a nu~ber of PUb~IC lectures have been given on various subjects to large audiences .. A .FI.rst Ai~ Competition was held and was well supported. Mem?~rship. IS mcreasI~g slowly but it is hoped that as a result of the r~crUltmg ?nve there ~1l b~ better response in 1961. The Association in SII~gapore IS co-operatmg WIth the Peoples' Association and two representatIves ~ttended a General Meeting in November. Whenever a Community C~ntre ~s opened th~ Association and Brigade are arranging to provide FIrst AId and Nursmg demonstrations. . The Fiji Centre had a very ~uccessful year and there was a considerable mcrease m the number of certIficates and awards gained as compared with 1959. ~d.vantag~ .~as taken by many schools and youth organisations of the trailllng raClhtIe~ <;>ffered by the Association. With the Government grant a full-tune Trammg Officer has been employed since June 1960 and the work of the A~socia~ion in Fiji has been greatly helped by this appointment. Th~ wo:k. IS rapIdly expanding to other parts of the Colony. The long ~w~lted Jomt He~d.quarters building for the St. John Ambulance ~SSOCIatIOn and the BntIsh Red Cross Society has been commenced It IS expected that it will be ready before the end of 1961. We were v~ry pleased to see at ~~adquarters in London Mr. D. J. Barnes, Honorar Secretary of the FIJI Centre, and to discuss affairs with him. y The Gilbert an~ Ellic~ Islands had further Training Courses for Police perso~n~l and FIrst AId se~ms well established in the territor . The ~slsoctatlOn presented 30 copIes of the First Aid Mannal to the Ce~tre to . e p With courses. The books have proved of great value and were taken mto use at once. In Barbados the Association had a busy year and the most heartenin :~~~dwas the ready response of present and potential Lay Lecturers t~ . a. course. Twenty-sIX attended and 19 successfully passed the ~~:mma~IOn. The. certificates were presented by H.E. The Governor on a emomal occasI~n .. There has been a very happy co-operative s irit betweJn the ASSOCIatIOn and Brigade at all levels. Altogether 333 pe~ple f~~~e T~ertificates and ~e-examination awards, which was an increase on . e Clean Handhng of Food course, conducted by the Director of

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Medical Services and his staff, aroused considerabl~ int~rest, but only a small number of those who attended took the exammatlOn. It can, however, only have done good. This is a very active Centre and deserves warm praise. . h· ffi Bermuda had a quiet year, but was handIcapped by ~ anges.Ill 0 .ce holders and the difficulty in finding replacements: In spIte of dIfficultIes the Centre is keeping the Association in the pUb~IC eye. In British Guiana more classes were held than III 1959, but there was a higher percentage of failures. A. ref~esher course w~s held for Lay ~ec turers; eight passed for re-exammatlOn and 15 qualified fo.r the first tIme. Five Prison Warders were among the successful ca.ndlda~es and the Director of Prisons plans to have pris~ners ~aught ~lf~t AId as a step towards rehabilitating them. The new FIrst AId boo~ IS m ~eat. demand and films and filmstrips have been purchased. A projector IS gomg to be obtained. The year has shown varied activities and the Centre has ~aken part in various events including the welcome. to H.R.H. the Pnncess Royal when she visited Brigade Headquarters m Januar~. In Jamaica North East, First Aid classes have been run m a numbe~ of districts and a competition was organise~ in JU!l~' A Ball was orga~I~ed in January and a sum of £1,129 wa~ made III additlOn.toyther fund raIsmg activities. A Flag Day was orgarused by the ASSOCiatIOn and £12~ "Yas collected for the Brigade. An Ambulance was presented to the A.Ss<;>CIatlOn by an anonymous donor. This is now maintained .by the :,-ssoClatI~:m and has proved to be of great benefit to the commuruty. A SIte was gIven at Cave Valley for a First Aid post: this was nearly completed by the end .of the year and should be ready ill: 1961. Two Lay .Lecturer~ went to assIst with relief in the island of AngUIlla, where they dId splendId work. Jamaica North West also had a successful year, raising £710 by a St. John Ball towards the cost of a new Headquarters building. Legal formalities have been completed and construction was expected to s.tart early in 1961. A number .of Fi:st Ai~ and N~rsing classes "Yere. orgamsed including plans for teachmg FIrst AId to semor b?ys a~d gIrlS m schools. It is hoped to train more Lay Lecturers to help With thIS work. Jamaica South East had a successful year and in addition to courses in First Aid and Nursing there were three courses for Lay Lectll:rers: Indu.strial concerns are continuing to place I?embers o~ theIr st~ff III ~Irst .Ald courses and special lectures have been gIven on vano~s subjects. SII?pl~ed instruction in First Aid and Nursing have been gIVen to orgam~atlOns requesting it. Demonstrations in Artificial Respiration have been gIVen to the public. Out of this Centre have. been formed two new Centres, one for the Police and the other for the Pnsons Department; we congratulate the Centre on this development. . It was a difficult year for Jamaica South West, but plans.are III hand for developing instruction through the schools. In order for thIS to be successful Lay Lecturers are required. . .. The Jamaica Police Centre was formed m June 1960. Trammg proceeded satisfactorily and Lay Lecturers were tra~ned .. Police personnel were also able to help with classes for the pUblIc. FIgures for awards compare favourably with those for the past ye~r. The Jamaica Prisons Centre was also formed m June 1960 and made a good start. A number of men obtained re-examination awards . In the Leeward Islands there has been activity in training as far as the Police are concerned and courses have taken place in many of the islands.

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There is, however, need for a stronger Association organisation and at present it relies largely on the Brigade. A scheme for centralizing correspondence through Antigua has been very helpful. In the Windward Islands there have been a number of First Aid and Nursing Courses in Grenada and five Lay Lecturers gained their certificates. Funds were being ~aised for a Fi~st Aid Hut and great help in all training ~atter ~as been gIven. by the Bngade. St. Lucia has been able to supply FIrst .Alders for publIc events and maintains its training programme. St. V:znce,!t h~d a g~)Od year and now the great majority of the Police are qualIfied III FIrst Ald. Lay Lecturers were trained and two of the doctors ~ho have given great help were made Honorary Members of the AssociatIOn. There were two successful competitions between the Police and the Brigade. In Trinidad and Tobago a number of new activities have been introduced by the Centre. There was a considerable increase in the number of certificates ~nd awards g~i~ed as compared with 1959. A request for training was receIved from Tnrudad and Tobago Catering School a Government sponsored organisation, and First Aid courses are now 'included in the syl~a~us .of ~rainU:g. Air hostesses from the B. W.I. Airways received trammg m FIrst AId and Nu~sing. Continuous training has proceeded at H.~. Royal Gaol and at vanous Government institutions. Twenty-seven a~clden!s on the roads and highways of Trinidad were attended to by FIrst .Alders who were on the spot at the time, thus proving in a very effectIve way the value of the work of the Centre. TRANSLA TrONS

. There is considerable development in the translation of the AssociatI~m's 11?-anuals an~ we received during the year a translation of the joint FIrst AId Manualm French from Canada. This has proved popular and there have been requests for a supply of the books from the British Red Cross Society for some of their branches overseas. The Turkish translation prepared by the So~iete de Cr~issant-Rouge Turc was received early in the year an~ the .TurkIsh translatIOn prepared in Cyprus by the Association was rec~Ived m November.; the ~atter is selling well in Cyprus. A Chinese translatI<;>n of the A~ult FIrst Ald. ¥anual was completed in Hong Kong and cOJiHes are a~~Ited .. The. BntIsh R~d Cross Society approved the translat~on of the Jomt FIrst Aid Manual mto Burmese. The transcription oft~e FIrst Aid M~nual into ~rai1le was undertaken by the Royal National InstItute for the.Blmd and thIS work was completed during the year; there has be~n a c?~sIderable demand for the book both at home and overseas. A special edI.tlOn of the First Aid Manual in English adapted for use in IndIa was bemg prepared. !he ~relimin~ry First Aid Manual also received attention and translat~ons. m ~rablc and Welsh may be expected in 1961. A Chinese transl~tIon IS bemg undertaken in Hong Kong and Greek and Turkish translatIons are un~er co?sideration. in CYP~1;Is. There are plans for a joint E~ementary FIrst AI~ ~anual m SwahIlI based on the Preliminary First Aid Manl!al and a sImI~ar Red Cross ~roduction in Tanganyika. . An Afnk~ans translat~on of the N~rsJJ?-g ~anual is under preparation m South Afn~a ~nd a Chmese translatIOn IS bemg prepared in Hong Kong. The ASSOCI~tI0.n has cor~esponded from time to time with the World Health OrgamsatlOn regardmg the use of its manuals overseas with special

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reference to translations. The World Health Organization has kept its Regional Offices informed of the position and have brought to their notice the latest list of books available from the Association. The Association is most grateful to all those who have so ably contributed to the expansion of our work overseas by the preparation of these various translations. They are a most valuable asset and are great~y welcomed by the Association Centres whose classes are conducted III foreign languages. COMPETITIONS

This section of the Association's activities flourishes. A joint competition for 1960 was held for those teams transferred from the old Ministry of Supply to the War Department and Ministry of Aviation. Special certificates, instead of plaques, were presented to each member of the first three teams in the men's and women's sections. The Docks and Harbour Authorities' Association again extended their competitions to include a Reserves' event; this proved very successful. We record our sincere thanks to the Corporation of the City of London for the gift of a beautiful Rose Bowl for annual competition among women members of Police Forces throughout the British Isles. The first competition for this championship trophy will be held in 1961 on the occasion of the Police National Competition. During the year, the usual National Competitions were held with the exception of that for the Fire Brigades. The number of teams and competitors entering the preliminary rounds is estimated at 2,400 teams comprising 12,000 competitors. It was encouraging to note that a. number of the new teams included young members. Winners of the NatIOnal Competitions held under the auspices of the Association were as follows:Competitions for Men Winning Team: Organisation: Exeter City Police Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battersea British Electricity Ambulance Centre. . . . . Newport R. & M. British Transport Commission (Railways and Docks) Liverpool Street British Transport Commission Police . . . A.W.R.E. Aldermaston United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority . R.R.E. Pershore War Department and Ministry of Aviation . Great Yarmouth National Dock Labour Board Centre Gas Industry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scottish Gas Board National Road Passenger Transport Ambulance AssociaLeicester City Transport tion . . . . . . . . . W.e. District Office General Post Office Ambulance Centre Haunchwood Colliery National Coal Board . Competitions for Women British Electricity Ambulance Centre . . . . . British Transport Commission (Railways and Docks) United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority . War Department and Ministry of Aviation . Gas Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . National Road Passenger Transport Ambulance Association . . . . . . . . . . General Post Office Ambulance Centre .

Portsmouth Baker Street Harwell London Headquarters Scottish Gas Board Chiswick Liverpool T.A.

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The winners of these competitions, together with the winners of the Shield Com1?et~tion of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, took part III the Grand Pnor s Trophy Competitions on 17th November at the Porchester Hall. As the Exeter City Police also won the Dewar Shield Competition of the St. John Ambulance Brigade it was decided that this team should represent both the Police and Brigade. We had the privilege and honour to welcome the Chancellor of the Order (Lieut.-General Sir Henry Pownall) on this occasion, who presented the trophies and the individual medallions and in his remarks commented on the steady progress of the Association's activities. The winning teams were:-Men-Police and St. John Ambulance Brigade (Exeter City Police); Women-British Electricity Ambulance Centre (Portsmouth). The Mayor and ~ayoress of Paddington, Executive Officers of the Order and repre.sentatlves of al} organiza~ions which had teams competing were present, WIth a large audIence of fnends of the competitors from all ov~~ the. country. We again offer our sincere thanks to the Associated Br!tlsh PIcture Corp~ration Ltd. ~o~ their continued generosity in staging thIS and all. other natIOnal ~ompetItIOns held during the year. The realistic representatIOns of the vanous scenes greatly enhanced the effectiveness of the tests, and were the subject of many favourable comments. Wan?est appreciation and thanks are due to members of the medical professIOn who hav~ acted as judges at these competitions, and to the stewa~ds and casualtIes who have so generously given much of their time to aSSIst at thes~ ev~nt~. The co-operation and help received from these sources. ~re an lllsprratIOn to those concerned with the organization of compe~Itlons. We also thank the competitors most warmly. Without their ent?~SIaSm and the hard work they put into their practices, the com~etI~IOns .w~)Uld not be the valuable asset which they are to the AssociatIon s trallllllg and development. Perr~tt

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,been a year of considerable additions to the activity of the ASS?ClatIOn s work.' both at home and overseas. We have been called upon to gIve help or adVIce by organizations in many parts of the world and are glad to have the~e opportuni~ies. We thank all those who in so many ways have contnbuted to thIS expansion. We are deeply grateful to doctors, nurs~s and laymen who .have made possible the many training courses orgamsed under the auspIces of the Association. We also thank those who. have helped in the preparation of books and pamphlets and thus keepmg the Association's teaching up-to-date. Our organisation depen~s upon many people all over the world who give up their time to de.al WIth administrative matte!-"s and we are most grateful to our County DIrectors, Offi~ers an~ COI?IIllttees of Centres and Class Secretaries who work .so ~ard III dealIng WIth the ever-increasing detail which a growing orgamza~IOn .entails .. Without the help of all these men and women, who voluntanly gIVe up .tlme an~ energy to the Association, this report could ever have been wntten. It IS a record of service to humanity of which the rder of St. John may w~ll be proud and which is a proof that in the ern wor~d there are stIll many who are willing to make sacrifices to aU I the objects of the 0.rder. The coming years will see many changes nd many new burdens Will be placed upon the Association, but with the

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support of so many enthusiastic helpers we may be sure that we will be able to deal with any task we may be called upon to undertake. We have had very good co-operation with t~e St. Andrew's Am~ulance Association and the British Red Cross SocIety. All three bodIes are working more and more together and as a res~lt are having a f~r grea.ter impact upon public opinion. We co-operate ~th The R?yal LIfe Savmg Society, The Royal Society for the PreventI~n of AccIden~s, and The Industrial Welfare Society, and greatly apprecIate the help. gIven by The British Medical Association, The Royal College of Nurs.mg and other professional bodies who are always ready to help ~nd adv~se. The Association owes much to the many people m Government departments Nationalised Industries Industrial Undertakings and national bodie~ who have helped to st~ulate the amount of training and have . given assistance in many different ways during the year. The officers at Headquarters have given many hours of devoted ~ervice and our debt of gratitude to Dr. A. C. White Knox and Dr. J. S. Mc~mtock grows with each year that passes. Mr. Maclean, the Deputy DirectorGeneral, has helped me so much with his advice and I am very grateful to him for so much support. Lastly, we record once again the debt which is owed by the Order to Colonel Gueritz and the permanent staff at Headquarters wh~ dev~ted~y deal with a multitude of problems and steadily carry out theIr dutIes m the administration of our world-wide organization. To work for the Association is an absorbing and encouraging task and we believe that with the inspiration engendered by such unstinted and enthusiastic support we are meeting the challenge of the modern world. PHILIP SOUTHWELL, Director-General.

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coyers t~e year 1960. To it is attached the report of the Sup~rmtendent-m-C:hIef als? for 1960. The work of the Brigade has contmu~d. to be hIghly satIsfactory and of great value to the public, though It IS regrettable that so many of them appear still to be unaware of the fact that our members whether on or off duty, in uniform or out of it, are both voluntary and unpaid. There has been a welcome absence of aI?-Y major accidents, such as on the railways, but public duties alone contIllue to stretch us to the utmost particularly in the larger cities and on weekdays: for almost all our members are, after all, working men and women in their own professions. Their response to all demands made however, has been splendid. ' I feel that the first matter in this Report for 1960 must be to say again how deeply the Brigade has suffered in the loss of Lady Mountbatten as Superintendent-in-Chief, for it was in 1960 that she died. I made brief reference to this in the Report for 1959 when the occurrence was too r~cent for us to have realised what it meant. Through the year the expresSIOns of sadness and sense of loss have multiplied right across the Commonwealth, as well as in this country, and it can really be said that hardly a report has come in without some reference to the sadness that has been felt by all.officers, non-commissioned officers and members of the Brigade, and to thIS must be added the numberless people who are associated with the work of the Brigade and its activities . . In a sense, o~ course, this ~oss has been felt most acutely on the Nursing SIde of the Bngade, of whIch she was the head and reference to this feeling i~ mov~ngly e.xPFessed i~ Lady Brecknock's' first report as Superintendent-Ill-ChIef. It IS mdeed dIfficult to enlarge upon the services of one so well ~nown to all and .w~o set such an example. Indeed, the most useful thIllg that can be saId IS what I like to think would have pleased her most, namely, that she set a standard and showed the way of service to numberless members of the Brigade present and future. ROYAL OCCASIONS

On December 1st, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother was pleased to attend a variety performance at the Palladium when due to the generosity of the Variety Artistes' Benevolent Fund th~ proceeds went t? the Lon~on District Fund for its new headquart~rs . . He~ Royal HIghness Prmcess Margaret once again, as Commandantm:C~lef of the Ambulance and Nursing Cadets, held her Cadet Rally, thIS tIme at l;'"ork, on 8th July. A fuller description of this is given later. Her Royal HIghness was also pleased to be present at a Film Premiere of the film "Sp~rt~cus," on December 7th when, by the generosity of the Rank OrgamsatIOn, the proceeds went to the Brigade Appeals Fund. STRENGTH

After the considerable loss of strength which the Brigade at home suffered for some years after the war its strength increased again in both ~958 and 1959. It has done so again in 1960 but this is due to a splendid mcrease of 2,000 cadets which counterbalances a loss of adult strength in a few of the more populous areas. The strength by counties in England and Northern Ireland is shown in Appendix "B".

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In the territories overseas which are directly subordinate to the Grand Priory the increase in strength, and therefore the sprea~ of knowledge of first aid and nursing, is quite remarkable. Ad~lts have 111creased by over 7 000 or 20 % and Cadets by 1,200 or over 25 %. , The strength of the Brigade thr~ughout the Commonwealth has increased by over 8,000 and the total IS now only 233 short of a quarter of a million members. The maintenance of efficiency, the spread of knowledge, and the value of the service rendered to the public is much more import3:nt t~an mere figures and the increase almost everywhere in the Grand Pnory 111 young members is an excellent augury for the future.

DUTIES The figures of duties and cases for England and Northern Ireland were as follows:DUTIES

Public Duties. . Transport Duties . Hospital Duties . Clinics. . Nurseries . . . Blood Transfusion Nursing Aid . Miscellaneous.

1,791,211 858,120 252,720 31,418 28,918 31,635 153,757 542,939

STATISTICS ADULTS Divisions ComAmbulance Nursing bined 286 England & N. Ireland. 1,515 1,090 Commandery in Central 2 8 16 Africa Other Territories Over48 192 489 seas Priories: Wales. Southern Africa . New Zealand . Canada Australia.

India. Pakistan Grand Totals .

Total 2,891

India. Pakistan Grand Totals .

2,457

123

2,580

729

37,483

5,272

42,755

2,020

1,290

336

3,646

73,701

24,329

98,030

263 114 123 168 152

144 93 88 133 97

29 56 40 17 32

436 263 251 318 281

4,681 4,481 2,626 4,241 3,975

1,853 1,759 1,472 3,278 1,656

6,534 6,240 4,098 7,519 5,631

820 621 57

555 145 7

174

1,549 766 64

20,004 15,969 2,034

10,018 3,064 123

29,982 19,033 2,157

3,518

1,997

510

6,025

111,708

CADETS Divisions ComAmbulance Nursing bined 101 England & N. Ireland. 1,027 1,286 Commandery in Central 8 3 Africa. Other Territories Over13 95 118 seas Priories : Wales. Southern Africa . New Zealand. Canada Australia .

Personnel Ambulance Nursing Total 33 ,761 18,934 52,695

Total 2,414

37,534 149,202

Personnel Ambulance Nursing Total 24,034 39,937 63,971

120

158

226

3,674

2,324

5,998

1,148

1,389

114

2,651

27,746

42,381

70,127

183 71 143 21 127

177 80 127 46 92

17 40

377 191 270 67 228

3,306 1,514 1,821 479 2,847

4,235 2,210 2,029 1,104 2,322

7,541 3,724 3,850 1,583 5,169

545 294 6

522 107 1

1,133 401 7

9,967 6,091 273

11,900 2,184 33

21,867 8,275 306

1,993

2,019

180

4,192

44,077

56,498 100,575

CASES TREATED On Public Duty . Off Public Duty . Invalids Removed . No. of Road Accidents No. of Other Accidents

191,883 170,298 205,239 22,831 15,983

SPECIAL DUTIES The most important public duty carried out by Brigade members in London since the Coronation took place on the occasion of Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret's wedding in Westminster Abbey. Altogether nearly 1,400 members were on duty along the route taken by the procession, including First Aid parties who had been selected for duty within Westminster Abbey. The two champion Brigade First Aid teams-Dean and Chapter Colliery Ambulance Division and Spalding Nursing Division, winners of last year's Brigade Finals, were brought to London for duty within the Abbey itself. There were no serious cases, fortunately, but by the end of the day the Brigade had treated some 1,200 casualties along and around the processional route. For the second year in succession the Brigade were asked by the Y orkshire/Lille Exchange Committee to provide escorts for English and French school children visiting England and France in an exchange holiday scheme. It was necessary for members of the Brigade to travel with the children in special trains to and from Leeds, Bradford and Lille in Northern France. Whilst the English party were in France a request was received at short notice for a Brigade Air Attendant to fly out to Lille in order to bring back by air a schoolboy who was suffering from acute asthma. The services of the Brigade Air Attendants' Scheme are very often in demand and every effort is being made when time permits to utilise the services of attendants in counties other than in London. In the widespread flooding, which occurred in the late summer and autumn in many parts of the country, the Brigade went speedily into action rendering help and assistance to the homeless and those in need. For the Order of the Bath Service held in Westminster Abbey, the authorities there requested the attendance of Brigade personnel who manned First Aid posts. The personnel on duty were drawn from London and adjoining counties. hut they had no casualties to treat.

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A full list of the Brigade Awards and Jubilee Certificates is given at the end of this Report in Appendix "A". The Brigade Final Competitions were held at the Central Hall, Westminster, on Saturday, 2nd July, 1960, the prizes being presented by the Hospitaller of the Order, Brigadier Sir Stewart Duke-Elder, G.C.V.O., M.D., F.R.C.S. The results were as follows:Dewar Shieldfor Men (Adults)-Exeter City Police (E.S. & N. Devon). Perrott Shield for Women (Adults)-Moseley A. (Birmingham). White Knox Cup for Ambulance Cadets-Donnisthorpe Colliery (Leicester). Dunbar-Nasmith Cup for Nursing Cadets-Glynneath (Wales). INSPECTIONS

During 1960 Inspections were carried out by Senior Officers from Headquarters in the following counties :-Commissioner-in-Chief' Staffordshire, Oxfordshire, Derbyshire, Isle of Man. Superintendent-in-Chief Warwickshire. Deputy Commissioner-in-Chief: Isle of Wight, Berkshire, W.R. Yorks (S.E. Area), E.R. Yorkshire. Assistant Commissioner-inChief Cumberland and Westmorland, Wiltshire, Channel Islands. CONFERENCES

During 1960 in addition to the Brigade Committee and the Women's Advisory Comnlittee, the following National Conferences were held: Commissioner's Conference, County Superintendents (N) Conference, Nursing Officers' Conference, Surgeons' Conference, County Secretaries' Conference, Cadet Officers' Conference, Training Officers' Conference. Last year it was felt that the County Secretaries' Conference should in future not be held more than every other year, in view of the strain placed upon the staff at Headquarters who have to organise the Conference and take the minutes. However, in view of the publication of the new Brigade General Regulations it was thought very necessary that the County Secretaries should meet again this year to discuss with the Brigade staff the many changes of administration involved with the introduction of new regulations. It is intended that the next County Secretaries' Conference will be held in 1962. All these conferences were of great value to those who attended and useful and helpful contributions were made towards the work of the Brigade. SENIOR OFFICERS

During the year I have been sorry to receive the following resignations of Headquarters officers:Miss Hamilton-Wedderburn has resigned her appointment as Chief Nursing Officer, upon her marriage. Miss Duff-Grant has undertaken the work of Chief Nursing Officer in addition to that of Training Adviser. Lady Braithwaite has, unfortunately, had to resign her appointment as

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Chairman of the Appeals Committee, and the Lady Joan Newman has very kindly taken her place. We have been pleased to welcome Mr. M. G. H. Arbuthnot who has been appointed Chief Staff Officer to the Brigade. ' I also received the resignation of the following Commissioners:Mr. C. A. Poole (Ber~s), since deceased; Brigadier G. A. Fenton (Bucks); Capt. P. Reay (Cheshire); Dr. R. V. S. Cooper (Dorset), Dr. C. R. de C. Sadler (Gloucester); Dr. S. H. Heard (Guernsey); Col. G. F. Page (London); Col. H. M. P. Hewett (Northampton); Brigadier T. W. Davidson (Commandery in Northern Ireland). Some of these vacancies have been aJ:eady !Jlled by the ~ppointment of Major P. J. Gold (Berks), Mr. W. CeCIl Robmson (Cheshire), Mr. H. L. St. G. Carey (Gloucester), Col. R. B. Broadbent (Guernsey), Group Capt. G. H. Pirie (London), Capt. J. S. Parker (Northampton), Lt.-Col. G. Gregg (Commandery in Northern Ireland). SURGEON-IN-CHIEF'S DEPARTMENT

The Surgeon-in-Chief reports to me as follows:The year 1959 showed a total of 2,985 Brigade Surgeons. The year 1960 showed 198 new surgeons appointed. There were two deaths 56 resignations and five to Reserve, giving a net increase of 140, bringing the total for 1960 to 3,125. This, I believe, is the first time we have had over 3,000 Brigad~ ~urgeons active in the Brigade. Though the doctor is under present conditlons a very fully employed individual, and some are unable to g~ve more than a minimum of service, I would like to express my sincere gr~tItude for the great work which a high proportion of our surgeons are do~g, and for the valuable information and advice which I get from all sectIOns of members of the profession. ~ ~reat de~l ~f work has been done on the "Expired Air" method of artIfiCIal respIratIOn ~nd it was thought fit that a leaflet should be brought out for the InformatIOn of those who might care to use it. This leaflet was prepared by me and h~s .been widely distributed not only in this country but also overseas. A Slillilar leaflet was also prepared and distributed on "The Care of Mentally III Patients". T~aining films and film strips continue to be prepared by a number of bodIes closely associated with the Brigade and soon there will be new film strips covering the whole of the Manual and films showing a large number of sections of the Manual. The cost of running a Surgeons' Conference in London has recently ?ecome prohibitive but a most successful Northern Conference was held m Harrogate in May at the Cairn Hydro Hotel. We had two innovations: one ~as. a speaker, Dr. Buchanan, from the st. Andrew's Ambulance ASSOCiatIOn, wh.o got a tremendous welcome, and the other was the pres~nce of ~ helicopter in the grounds for air rescue practice. The presence of thIS machu?-e was ~ade possible ~y the kind permission of the DirectorG~neral MedIcal SerVIces, Royal Au Force, and valuable information was gamed by the various practices. ~y Deputy and I have made many visits on training week-ends and I bel~eve that these are most valuable and serve one of the best purposes whIch the medical section can undertake. I have .beel?- able greatly to simplify the Examination Forms and make the exammatlOns much simpler for the examining doctors if not perhaps

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for the candidates who I am certain still retain the high standard of efficiency for which the Brigade is renowned. . ., My department felt the great loss of our late Supenntendent-In-ChIef, for she was a never-failing source of encouragement and help. I need hardly say that I have had the greatest help ~rom my Depu.ty, Dr. Scott, and my Assistant, Dr. Buc~anan, ~nd especIally I would like to thank Dr. Scott for his great assIstance In t~e. treme?-dous task of co-ordinating the conduct of the Brigade CompetItIOns 'Ylth the help of Mr. Woodhill, Mr. Nunn and Miss North, and to my ChIef S!aff O~~er, Mr. Craft, for the detailed work in the department and hIS unfaIling enthusiasm in organising the Surgeons' Conferences. CIVIL DEFENCE

During the year co-operation ~y the Brigade with t~e Civil Defence Corps has continued and the Bngade has t~ken part In a number of large-scale exercises, which have been of consIderable value. A further week-end course for senior officers has been hel.d .. Members have also attended at the Civil Defence Staff C~llege a~d TraInIng Scho~l courses but again it has been difficu~t to. o,htam candIdates. In short, It has to be confessed that the interest In CIVIl Defence has tende~ t? flag. This situation is somewhat as forecast in my report f~r ~959 but I~ IS no,w hoped that there may be a radical change since negot~atIOns mentIOne~ In the 1959 report have at length been brought to a satIsfa~tory c~m~lusIOn. The Home Office has now agreed that the Vo.luntar~ Aid SocIetIes may form units wearing their own uniform. and wIth t~elr own officers ~n~ N.C.O's to work parallel with but wIthout formIng part of the CIv~l Defence Corps. At the same time the Home Office has revIsed the orgalllsation of the Ambulance and First Aid Sections in such a manner t~at First Aid parties will form .units i1!- the front line, where they are a v~tal element in treating casualtIes. This should have the effect of removmg the fears of members that they would merely find t?-emselves as stretcher bearers and that their first aid knowledge would fall to be used. The Home Office has also agreed that rea~onable .expenses incurred when working with the Civil Defence Corps WIll be relIDburs~d and t~at claims may also be made for damage to St. John uniform sustamed dunng Civil Defence activities. With these new arrangements and organisatio~ it is .felt that many. ~f the misgivings evidenced by members of the Bngade In regard t~ ~IvIl Defence work have been removed. This has been the result of ~egotIatIOns over a long period and I hope that the members of the Bnga~e, both Ambulance and Nursing, will now be J?rep~red to ~nter fully mto cooperation with the Civil Defence Corps m thIS most Important aspect ?f citizenship, where the skills. o~ the Brigade. are so particularly valuable III the saving of life and alleVIatIOn of suffenng. . . The National Hospital Service Reserve, though not 'p~rt of the CIvIl Defence Corps, is closely allied to Civil I?efence, and t~lS IS another field in which Brigade members, more partIcularly Nursmg I?-e~~ers, can take, and should take, an active part. It is, of cou~se, f~r mdI~ldu~ls to decide whether N.H.S.R. or the Ambulance and FIrst AId SectIOn IS the more suitable for their knowledge and experience, but both greatly need Brigade upport.

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CADETS

On the occasion of the marriage of Her Royal Highness The Princess Margaret, officers and cadets contributed the sum of £520 for a wedding present for their Commandant-in-Chief. Her Royal Highness has since bought two Hepplewhite chairs and a John Piper picture from this gift. At the special invitation of Her Royal Highness, 20 Ambulance and Nursing officers and cadets were present as guests at the wedding inside Westminster Abbey. They represented all regions and Wales. In addition to those 20 seats inside the Abbey, 100 seats and 100 standing places on the Horseguards' Parade were reserved for St. John Cadets. Ambulance and Nursing cadets attended from 34 counties throughout the United Kingdom. Accommodation was arranged for them in London for the previous night. During the ceremonial parade many other cadets were on duty with the adult members of the Brigade. Her Royal Highness The Princess Margaret inspected a Cadet Rally on the Knavesmire Race Course at York on Saturday, 9th July. In the morning Her Royal Highness conducted an Enrolment Ceremony for 59 cadets; and in the afternoon she first inspected some 6,560 cadets and then presented Awards, addressed the cadets and took the March Past. The American Cup for Gallantry was awarded to Cadet Stephen Hird, aged 12 years, for rescuing a small girl who had fallen into a canal near his home. In spite of being confined to the house with a chill he rushed to the spot as soon as he heard the news, taking off his clothes on the way, and dropped into the canal. There was no sign of the girl, but when he reached the other side he saw her floating submerged under the water. He caught hold of her under the chin and held her up until they were both pulled out of the water by a neighbour. Her Royal Highness also presented 58 Grand Prior Badges: 51 to Ambulance and Nursing cadets and seven to ex-cadets, who had gained the award as cadets and who are now serving in the Adult Divisions. Three King George VI Memorial Leadership Training Courses were held during 1960 in Leeds, Durham and Nottingham, attended by a total of 196 men and women of the Brigade between the ages of 18 and 25. In the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme for boys a further five boys have gained the Gold Award, making a total of 15 in the Brigade. They were presented with their Awards by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace on 14th December. In the Girls' Scheme, which is still in the experimental stage, eight cadets have qualified for the First Series, Bronze Award. The Brigade's Cadet Camp at Bexhill-on-Sea was open during July and August and an overall total of 950 attended the camp during that time. !he Commissioner-in-Chief and Chief Officer for Cadets visited the camp 111 August when 200 cadets were enjoying a good week's camping. The National First Aid Finals were held at the Central Hall, Westminster, on Saturday, 2nd JUly. The winning Cadet Teams were the Ambulance Cadet Division from Donisthorpe Colliery, Leicester, and the Nursing Cadet Division from Glynneath, Wales. Wales has, therefore, once again shown the high standard that they maintain. The Drama Final was held in London in April, in which four teams ~ompeted from Kent, London, Worcester and West Riding of Yorkshire; It was won by the Bromsgrove Nursing Cadets (Worcester).

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The individual Arts Competition in Painting and Poetry were held during the winter and the prizes and awards for these competitions were presented on the occasion of the Drama Finals. Sixty cadets attended these finals, together with their relatives and friends, to receive these awards. Professor C. Day Lewis, C.B.E., M.A., attended and made the presentations of the awards for the poetry competition. The District/County/Area Staff Officers (Cadets) Conference at Drapers' Hall was attended by 71 delegates from 28 counties. The Commissionerin-Chief and Superintendent-in-Chief were present during the morning session. The Assistant Commissioner-in-Chief explained the major changes to be found in the new General Regulations. At the inauguration of the Edwina Mountbatten Trust at St. James's Palace, one Ambulance and one Nursing Cadet from London District presented the Brigade contribution to His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. Many inspections and enrolment ceremonies have been held in various counties. Cadets everywhere continue to render magnificent services to the public by saving life and giving First Aid at numerous accidents, and four Meritorious Certificates and eight Letters of Commendation have been awarded during the year. Among their additional activities, cadets continue to knit knee rugs for disabled ex-Service men; make soft toys for children; plant many hundreds of pots of bulbs, and run errands and go shopping for old people; and assist handicapped children at swimming baths. OVERSEAS

GENERAL In general the Brigade in Overseas Territories shows excellent progress during the year. In certain places it is highly satisfactory to see developing a demand for instruction coming from below in place of efforts for recruitment from the top. It is also most encouraging to see the work of the Brigade going forward with enthusiasm in countries which have become independent nations of the Commonwealth. It is not possible in this report to chronicle the progress in all the countries and territories overseas in which the Brigade operates, but a few of the most interesting events are included in the paragraphs that follow. COMMISSIONER-IN-CHIEF'S TOUR At the beginning of the year I was able to spend five weeks in Nigeria, Ghana and Sierra Leone, with an hour or two in Gambia. I visited 41 different places and was most encouraged by all that I saw. I was most impressed with the keenness of the audience in many places where I addressed them. In Nigeria there was at least one District where the demands for First Aid classes and Brigade membership were considerably in excess of what the available instructors could handle. Many industrial organisations showed considerable keenness in our activities. In Ghana I took a splendid parade of Brigade divisions of whom a majority were within the police. All were in St. John Ambulance Brigade uniforms and extremely keen and smart. In Sierra Leone I was able to see the splendid progress initiated since the arrival of the Headquarters Officer.

On her last tour, which ended so tragically in North Borneo, the late Superintendent-in-Chief also visited Cyprus, !vlalaya and Singapore, and in all areas her inspiring influence and unfailing enthusiasm gave a great stimulus and encouragement to the Brigade.

PRIORIES During 1960 we had a visit from Colonel A. G. Cherrier, O.B.E., the Executive Commissioner in Canada, and were able to discuss a great many mutual problems. We also had a shorter but no less useful visit from Brigadier W. H. du Plessis, O.B.E., E.D., M.R.C.S. (Eng.), the Director of Ambulance and Priory Commissioner in South Africa. Both these visits were highly valuable and very welcome. Towards the end of the year the Assistant Conunissioner-in-Chief, Mr. H. S. Taylor-Young, who was on a private visit to Canada, was able to see a great deal of the Brigade there down to Divisional level and was very much interested in all that he saw. MAURITIUS In March the worst cyclone within living memory struck the island of Mauritius. First Aid and immediate relief work were carried out during and after the cyclone by the Mauritius police, most of whom are members of the Brigade. They did sterling work and 800 injured were treated and taken to hospital by them. The Nursing Division did splendid work in looking after families in the refugee centres that were set up. A St. John trained nurse was flown in from Kenya and she and members of the Red Cross did relief work in the rural areas and gave 17,000 inoculations against typhoid within 10 days. The Order granted £500 for Brigade relief work. LEEWARD ISLANDS When "Hurricane Donna" struck these islands, the H.Q. Officer West Indies went at once to Anguilla, which was the worst hit of the islands, and set up an Emergency Headquarters there. Teams from Trinidad and J~maica were flown in and with the few St. John members in Anguilla dId magnificent work in rendering First Aid to the injured and caring for the homeless people. Throughout they worked closely with the Red Cross, who .were mainly responsible for the distribution of food, clothing and beddmg, for the sick and destitute people in the isolated and worst stricken districts. The Headquarters Officer reported that all St. John members rendered outstanding service. It is interesting to note that this was the first time that St. John teams have operated in disaster since the Hurricane ~D?-ergency Sc?eme for the Caribbean Area was drawn up in 1956, and It IS encouragmg to know that everything worked smoothly. UGANDA In J?ly, following the serious disturbances in the Congo, members of the ~ngade helped with the reception and care of the European refugees crossmg the border into Uganda. First Aid posts and clinics were set up and St. John, together with the Red Cross, supplied personnel to staff these for 12 days. During this period over 3,000 refugees were accommodated, fed and cared for; vaccinations and inoculations were carried out and minor injuries and ailments dealt with.

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KENYA The provision of a full-time Field Officer in the Nyanza Province has shown the immense scope there is in this area for the work of St. John. This trained nurse, who has been there over a year, has produced excellent results in Kisumu and outlying areas. A Nursing Division has been formed and an African Ambulance and Cadet Division are being started. There is an enormous demand for First Aid classes and over 30 have been held in Boys' and Women's Clubs, Teachers' Training Colleges and Police Stations. In co-operation with the local District Council, plans have been made for training T.B. patients in light trades. A scheme is afoot to start a register of blood donors for use in an emergency. Sick Africans are visited in their homes and, where necessary, taken to hospital. In several other areas in Kenya trained nurses, two recruited by the St. John Ambulance Brigade in England, are attached to the Ministry of Health and do welfare work among the African families in villages and in the Police lines. The work also entails the running of ante-natal clinics, visiting the sick in their homes, follow-up work in T.B. cases, child welfare clinics and the teaching of child care and health education at the local African Women's Clubs and Health Centres. GAMBIA A Brigade Officer previously in Nigeria has now been posted to a college in Gambia. He has made progress in encouraging First Aid courses within the college and police force and it is hoped he will be able to extend his activities and eventually form units of the Brigade. SENIOR OFFICERS Changes in Commissioners took place in the following countries:Commandery in Central Africa, Barbados, Cyprus, Gibraltar, Jamaica North East, North Borneo, Seychelles and Tanganyika. I am very grateful to those Commissioners who have retired for all they have done for the Brigade during their appointments, and I extend a warm welcome to those who have taken their place. HEADQUARTERS OFFICERS These have given excellent service in Cyprus, the West Indies, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Uganda and continue to give great help to the Brigade in their areas where good progress has been made. OVERSEAS VISITS Ceylon: The Deputy Commissioner-in-Chief was in Ceylon on an unofficial visit in March, but took the opportunity of meeting the Commissioner and other Senior Officers and attending an Inspection of the Brigade. Fiji: Members of the Brigade had the opportunity of seeing the Lord Prior in September when he made a short stop in the island en route for New Zealand. Cyprus: The Superintendent-in-Chief visited Cyprus in October after she had been to Jerusalem for the opening of the Ophthalmic Hospital. In the short time at her disposal she saw as much as possible of the St. John activities and had several interesting interviews, including one with the President. With the exception of the Cyprus Mines' Corporation unit who were smartly turned out in uniform, she found little Brigade activity as such, owing to the general feeling of political uncertainty which

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still prevails. But the interest in First Aid teaching is spreading fast and she felt that as long as no attempt was made to try and rush ahead the future outlook was quite hopeful and the Brigade had every chance of prospering. The Council Meeting, which she attended, also held this view. Dr. Pa?os? the Com:nissioner, and his Deputy, Dr. Rassim, are keen and enthusIastIc, and MISS Checkley is doing magnificent work. FIRST AID CLASSES The Overseas Department have helped to arrange courses at the Y.W.C.A. Central Club, for the wives of Overseas Students from the Commonwea~th. Commissioners or H.Q. Officers are informed when they return to theIr own country. In several cases these ladies have become interested in the work of St. John and have offered their services in some capacity. A fe~. of the wives who are staying for one or two years in this country have Jomed local Nursing Divisions. MALAYAN STUDENTS ATTENDING TEACHERS' TRAINING COLLEGES During the summer a week-end course was held at st. John House for men and women students from a college at Wolverhampton, some of whom. ~ere already.members ?f the Brigade. Talks were given on the Assoc~atIOD: and Bngade, a vIsit arranged to St. John's Gate and a r~ceptIOn g~ven at S!. John House, to meet representatives of the AssociatIon and Bngade. It IS hoped that a further course may be arranged in 1961. CONCLUSION

During the year 1960 the Brigade well maintained its standard of work. Members at home earned 12 Meritorious Certificates and 27 Letters of Commen~a.tion, and none of these were just for good first aid. All had some addItIonal fac~or .of persopal danger or exceptional merit. In overseas T~ITltones th~ Increase in strength and the consequent spread of first aId and nursmg knowledge is remarkable. A few years ago the probleJ?1.was t~ persuade the people living in such countries of the value o~ acqUlrmg this knowledge and of the advantage of working volut;lta!I.ly for the ?enefit of one's fellow men. Today, in most territories, the lImltmg factor IS the shortage of trained instructors to teach and the shortage of doctors to examine the increasing numbers who desire to learn. At Headquarters I am, as ever, deeply grateful to all the officers and staff who have thr~u~hout the .year given such splendid and willing support. I would ~Illingly mentIOn them all individually, but the two who mus.t be mentIOned are Lady Brecknock who during the year under~ook t?e Ill1ll1enSe t~sk of sll:cceeding Lady Mountbatten as SuperintendentIll-ChIef, and MaJor. W~'l1te Kno~, the Surgeon-in-Chief, whose very manx years of enthusIastIc and untlring service was crowned by the well mented award of the C.B.E. As ever ~he credit for the efficiency, the high standards, and the prestige of the Bng~de throughout the Commonwealth, and for the immense number of .lIv~s saved or accidents overcome, is due to the unremitting and enthUSIastIc work of the rank and file in Districts and Counties both at home and overseas. No praise can be too high for what they achieved. J. M. KIRKMAN, Major-General, Commissioner-in- Chief

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Appendix "A" AWARDS

Meritorious Service Certificates Nursing Member Miss K. Boughay, Hammersmith Nursing Division, London (Prince of Wales's) District. Nursing Member Miss D. Marley, Guernsey Northern Nursing Division , Bailiwick of Guernsey. A/Transport Officer E. G. Glover, Okehampton Ambulance Division, . East, South and North Devon. Divisional Officer E. Stockman, Abertysswg Ambulance Division, Priory for Wales. Private G. G. Hare, Torquay Ambulance Division, East, South and North Devon. Private F. Blackwell, Torquay Ambulance Division, East, South and North Devon. Private E. B. Rundle, Clevedon Division, County of Somerset. Cadet Superintendent K. J. Chick, Sidmouth Ambulance Cadet Division, East, South and North Devon. Cadet Maureen Williams, Leeds Victoria Nursing Cadet Division, West Riding of Yorkshire. Cadet Sergeant John Elliott, Berwick-on-Tweed, Ambulance Cadet Division, Northumberland. Cadet Gwen Bowes, Newcastle Nursing Cadet Division, Co. Down, Northern Ireland. Cadet Shirley Phillips, Twyford Nursing Cadet Division, Berkshire. American Trophy for Gallantry Cadet Sergeant John Elliot, Berwick-on-Tweed Ambulance Cadet Division, Northumberland. Grand Prior Badges 17 Grand Prior Badges were awarded to Ambulance members. 45 Grand Prior Badges were awarded to Ambulance Cadets. 37 Grand Prior Badges were awarded to Nursing members. 224 Grand Prior Badges were awarded to Nursing Cadets. Special Service Shields 191 Special Service Shields were awarded to Ambulance Cadets. 352 Special Service Shields were awarded to Nursing Cadets. Jubilee Certificates The following units have been issued with Jubilee Certificates indicating 50 years' continuous existence:Falmouth Ambulance Division, Cornwall; Falmouth Nursing Division, Cornwall; Brighouse North Ambulance Division, West Riding of Y orkshire; Gateshead Borough Ambulance Division, Durham; Barrow-inFurness Nursing Division, Duke of Lancaster's District; Uttoxeter Ambulance Division, Staffordshire; Scarborough Ambulance Division, North Riding of Yorkshire; Annfield Plain Ambulance Division, Durham; Winlaton Nursing Division, Durham; Bolsover Colliery Ambulance Division, Derbyshire; Hull North Eastern Gas Board Ambulance Division, East Riding of Yorkshire; Malton and Norton Ambulance

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D~v~s~on, East Riding of Yorkshire; Openshaw G.C.R. Ambulance D~vIsIOn, Duke of Lancaster's District; Derby Nursing Division Derby-

shIre~ Illog~n. ~mbulance and Nursing Division, Cornwall; Fo'rkestone Nu~smg DIvIsIOn~ Ke~t;. Craig's Court Nursing Division, London (Pr~nce of Wale,s s) ~lS~flct; Southall Ambulance Division, London

(P~mce of Wales s) D~str!ct; Cheltenham Nursing Division, Gloucester~h~re; La.ngley. a~? Dlstnct Ambulance Division, Worcester; Southport A Nursmg DIvIsIOn, Duke of Lancaster's District.

Appendix "E" BRIGADE STRENGTH, 1960

Bedfordshire . Berkshire . Birmingham. Bristol . . Buckinghamshire Cambridgeshire Cheshire. Cornwall . . Cumberland . Derbyshire D evonshire Dorset Durham . Essex . Gloucester Guernsey. Hampshire Herefordshire Hertfordshire Isle of Man . Isle of Wight. Jersey. . . Kent . . Lancashire Leicester. . Lincolnshire. London Norfolk . . . Northamptonshire Northumberland. Nottinghamshire. Oxfo rd . . . Plymouth. Shropshire Somerset. . Staffordshire . Suffolk Surrey . . . Sussex. Warwickshire' Wiltshire. Worcesters hir~ . . East Riding Y orkshi~e . North Riding Yorkshire West Riding Yorkshire Northern Ireland

ADULT CADET AmbuAmbulance Nursing lance Nursing 269 130 154 298 374 252 307 491 839 431 403 560 568 190 224 444 438 359 625 1,012 125 93 81 306 562 433 532 926 479 329 402 680 165 151 133 260 1,875 526 1,581 1,469 589 449 527 1,033 181 171 147 371 1,607 351 431 888 312 310 234 590 336 206 206 341 61 57 53 137 718 417 840 1,412 89 84 66 290 314 219 321 530 45 78 84 184 121 36 92 44 29 54 55 144 953 499 856 1,236 3,303 1,765 2,107 3,267 1,065 346 569 707 517 227 486 664 3,719 2,469 2,760 4,450 612 585 334 552 719 447 464 1,058 1,014 343 385 590 1,792 446 1,042 1,274 292 116 164 280 215 146 201 488 258 182 209 370 673 379 856 1,131 1,276 506 589 1,031 746 212 230 571 532 499 585 911 597 503 807 1,228 881 366 592 933 266 186 235 586 326 288 328 521 444 364 174 588 329 240 162 425 2,954 1,643 2,196 3,586 272 851 205 1,080

Total 851 1,424 2,233 1,426 2,436 605 2,453 1,890 709 5,451 2,598 870 3,277 1,446 1,089 308 3,387 529 1,384 391 293 282 3,544 10,442 2,687 1,894 13,398 2,083 2,688 2,332 4,554 852 1,050 1,019 3,039 3,402 1,759 2,527 3,135 2,772 1,273 1,463 1,570 1,156 10,379 2,408

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT-IN-CHIEF The tragic news of the sudden death of the Countess Mountbatten of Burma in North Borneo on February 21st brought deepest sorrow to the Nursing Corps and Divisions to whom she had given inspired and devoted leadership as Superintendent-in-Chieffor the past 18 years and with whose work she was actively associated since 1939. Her high example of selfless service to humanity is a challenge to every officer, member and cadet, all of whom have suffered a personal loss in her death.

BRIGADE DUTIES:-Great credit is due to the nursing personnel for their unfailing response to the heavy and varied calls upon their services. In addition to the routine Brigade duties, much valuable work has been done in emergencies such as the floods, in escort duties and in home nursing care and welfare particularly among old people and the handicapped. In this, Mental Health year, attention has been directed to the full co-operation of the Brigade in connection with the implementation of the new Mental Health Act. It is encouraging to record the increased number of cadets promoted to adult Divisions but with the continuing heavy demand on Brigade voluntary services it is evident that there is top priority need for ever wider recruitment of both fully-trained and auxiliary members. INSPECTIONS AND VISITS:-Unfortunately I have been unable to visit many counties this year but it was a great pleasure to be at the successful Cadet Rally at York which was honoured by the presence of H.R.H. Princess Margaret. I was also very happy to carry out the Warwickshire inspection at Coventry, and to be present at the London District, Heston and Isleworth Ambulance and Nursing Divisions' ceremony to receive the mobile unit most generously donated by the local branch of the Rotary Club. It was a privilege to attend the opening of the Order's new Ophthalmic Hospital in Jerusalem, and on my return journey to visit Cyprus. The report on this visit you have incorporated in your Overseas Section. The following counties were visited by members of my staff accompanying yourself or the Deputy Commissioner-in-Chief:-Derbyshire (Miss Watson); Isle of Wight (Mrs. Romer-Lee); Oxford (Miss Duff Grant); Staffordshire (Miss Baird); East Riding of Yorkshire (Miss Baird); West Riding of Yorkshire, South Eastern Area (Miss Watson). CONFERENCES AND TRAINING COURSES:-The many aspects of Brigade work and its inter-relationship with the services of statutory authorities and other voluntary organisations necessitate constant review and constant training. The counties are to be congratulated on the IDany day and week-end conferences or courses held, the results of which are most valuable. A number of these have been attended by Headquarters' representatives, especially by Miss Duff Grant who in her capacity of Training Adviser gives much valued guidance in the development of training. My District and County Superintendents' Conference was a most helpful opportunity for interchange of views and it was a great pleasure to have with us Miss D. C. Bridges, C.B.E., R.R.C., who gave a very interesting talk on the work of the International Council of Nurses, of which she is the General Secretary.

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Conferences organised from H.e~dquarters have included a very successful one for Staff Office~s for Tram~g and, through the kind co-operation of the B~omhan: Hosplt~l Auth?ntles, and especially Dr. Gladys Danby, a I!l0st mterestmg and mstructIve week-end course on Mental Health which I was very pleased to attend. ' In addition to Brigade conferences helpful liaison has been established by attendance at conferences convened by other organisations and thr~)Ughou~ th~ co~ntry :r:nuch useful work ~as been done in the provision of mstructIOJ?- m. FIrst .AId a~d Home Nursmg to the public and through othher organISatIOns, mc1udmg Talk C in the W.V.S. "One-in-Five" Sc eme.

Jl!URSIN.G OFFICERS:-Miss Hamilton-Wedderburn's resignation as ChIef N~rslDg ~fficer on account of her marriage to Mr. John Hamilton was r~celVed WIth great regret both at Headquarters and throughout the countl.es. She wa~ the first Chief Nursing Officer and during her nine years m the appomt.r:nent she ha~ dOD:e o~tstanding work in the development of the l?rofessIOD:a~ nurses actIve mterest in the Brigade, and in conseg~e~ce, m the raISIng of the stan.dard of nursing skill throughout the DIVISIOns. H~r excellent work, too, 111 the establishment and development of the NatIOnal Hospital Servi~e Reserve was of the greatest value. At the annual Co~erence of Nursmg Officers it was a great pleasure to me ~o be able p~bhc1y to pay, tribute to Mrs. Hamilton's most valuable serVIce and to ~Ive the weddmg cheque subscribed by Nursing Officers and the good WIshes of us all. At ~he successful Conference, too, official and warm welcome was given to Ml~S Duff Grant who, in addition to her work as Training Adviser has kmdly consented to undertake t.he appointment of Chief Nursing 9ffice r. To her a~d to .all the Nursmg Officers the Brigade is greatly m~ebted for the Vital gU1danc~ and training they give in nursing matters. .n the pa~t year the Nursmg Officer strength continued to show a satIsfactory Increase, the net increase being 134. NATIO(VAL HqSPI!AL SERVICE RESERVE:-Although, ha

ahfurt~er I1!crease In Bngade recruitment to the Reserve can be rectr~e~' t ~r.e .IS StI~ nee.d for greater membership, and it is hoped that ever' Dhi~vl~IOn will actIve~y consider in what way they can extend enrolment i~

8 Important SerVIce. The number of St. John Nursing Auxiliaries at the end of December whas 23,050 (4,295 men and 18,755 women) as compared with 20984 at t e end of 1959. '

C HOSPITAL CAR SERVICE:-In conjunction with the British Red C~os~ an~ the \\:,.V.S., t~e S.J.A.B. continues to administer the Hospital an~ t ervIce,. whIch pr<?v~des such ~ valuable amenity, both to patients and ::. hospIta~s ~nd chmcs. No I?-ajor problems have arisen during 1960 0 eat credIt IS due to the dnvers for their generous services in this voIuntary transport. . In a~l the counties where St. John arranges this Service we are fortunate ~~a~~"ymg excellent. and ent~usiastic organisers whose helpful and undermg co-operatIOn contnbutes so greatly to the success of the scheme. o SERVIC~ HOSPITALS WELFARE AND V.A.D. DEPARTMENT'm~n~he clOSIng down of ~he full-time V.A.D. Service the V.A.D. Dep~rt has been merged WIth the St. John and Red Cross Service Hospitals

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Welfare Department. Fourteen of the St. John V.A.D. members serving with the Royal Navy transferred to the Q.A.R.N.N.S. Auxiliary Section, the setting up of which was foreshadowed in the last report. The Admiralty has asked Brigade support in recruiting to this Auxiliary Section, and volunteers are also needed for the Royal Naval V.A.D. Reserve in which, unfortunately, St. John membership has fallen to twenty-one. As Vice-Chairman of the Service Hospitals Welfare and V.A.D. Department I have pleasure in reporting that 96 Welfare Officers are now serving in United Kingdom and Overseas Commands, of whom 31 are Brigade members posted as follows :-Headquarters 1, United Kingdom 16; B.A.O.R. 4, Middle East 5, Far East 5. Seven St. John Welfare Officers have resigned during the year and a total of seven new (two S.J.A.B.) Welfare Officers have been trained. As Chairman of the Department, Lady Mountbatten, with her keen interest in Service Welfare, was in the course of visiting the Welfare Officers in the Middle and Far East during her last tour. In Cyprus, accompanied by Miss E. E. Woolrich, she visited B.M.H. Dhekelia, M.R.S. Polemidhia, the R.A.F. Hospital Akrotiri and R.A.F. S.S.Q. Nicosia. In Malaya, accompanied by Miss E. D. Till, she visited the B.M.H's at Kamunting and Kinrana, the Asian Hospital and Sick Quarters H.M.S. Terror at the R.N. Base; the B.M.H. Alexandra, R.A.F. Hospital Changi, R.A.F. S.S.Q. Tanah Nereh in Singapore. On my return journey from Jerusalem I was very glad to have the opportunity also of visiting B.M.H. Dhekelia and the R.A.F. Hospital Akrotiri in Cyprus, accompanied by Miss de Courcy. There have been 47 Dilfor cases dealt with by the Department during the year, the relatives being sent to various destinations including B.A.O.R., Middle East, Far East, and Africa.

HOSPITAL LIBRARIES:-Brigade members are giving increasing help to this service of the Joint Committee, there are now 12 St. John r:::ounty Organisers, one Assistant County Organiser and 475 St. John Librarians and helpers. The average number of Service Hospitals receiving the Library Service at home and overseas is 343, totalling 16,099 beds, and in addition 2,993 disabled ex-servicemen in hospital and in their own homes receive this service. Hospital Library facilities were also provided to 1,113 civilian hospitals totalling 98,295 beds and to 23 Homes with 545 beds run by the Order of st. John, British Red Cross Society or the Joint Committee, also to 17 hospitals in H.M. Prisons. No immediate changes in the Joint Committee Library Service are anticipated as a result of the survey on the Hospital Library Services sponsored by King Edward's Hospital Fund for London. EX-SERVICES WAR DISABLED HELP DEPARTMENT.·-In the twelve months ended June 1960, the St. John and Red Cross Ex-Services War Disabled Help Department provided help in more than 45,000 cases where ex-servicemen and women had needs resulting from disabilities contracted through War Service. Of these, 16,100 Officers, Other Ranks, Widows and Nurses received financial aid amounting to bver £81,000, the remainder being helped with services of many kinds to ease the problems ari ing through disablement. There was a noticeable increase in

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SI?enb~Il'~g ondolder pensioners suffering from the dual burd dinvalid Isa Ilty an age' and also highe d' en of war motor tricycles. r expen Iture on the prOVlSlOn of The Depa.rtment records its thanks to st. John and who, by theIr devoted services throughout the c Red Cross ?1~mbers tant work to be carried out. Special th k ountry, e~able thIS ImporCadets who in 1960 knitted and ave s, too, are glv~n to St. John appreciated by the war disabled megn a d 2 knee rugs WhICh are greatly n women.

Cl!ANGES IN APPOINTMENTS'-Th B' loss In the year in the death of Miss' B e ngade has su~ered a sad Bedfordshire, who had given 27 year rotwn, Jount y Supenntendent of It was with great regret we receiv sd ou stan. Ing ~t. John service. Miss Sarah, County Superintendent ~f 1h~ relslgn~tlOn. on retirement of covered a perio~ of 43 years. To her a~~ 0 , w ose Invaluable service tunately has reSIgned as Count S ' . to Mrs. Penny who, unforrecord grateful appreciation of theirue:f~~~:d;;r, Staffordshire, I would It has been a pleasure to welco e M' P . tendent, Bedfordshire; Miss Gri~ths ISS emberton. as County SuperinCounty Superintendent as County Sup' ~'f'~" prevlOusly the Assistant . enn en ent, Bristol; Mrs. Coventry previously Assistant C~unt Su Staffordshire' Miss Jacksoi' S I~Intende.nt, fS County Superintendent' as C~)Unty Superintendent, :North~~birI:~~o.us Yd ~unty Nursing Officer: preVIOusly Headquarters Officer in Gha ' anC rs. Cole, M.B., Ch.B., Oxfordshire. na, as ounty Superintendent for CONCLUSION:-I am ver . sibility of being appointed su~c~~~~~l~usLo~ the honour and the respon0 a y Mountbatten as Superintendent-in-Chief and I would l'k kind welcome add co-operation e~t~nt~ ~etcord ~y deep gratitude for the At the same time I would like e 0 me y ~ll ranks of the Brigade. thank~ to them for the magnificen~owe:re~s my smcere ap~reciation and the DIstrict/County Superintendents f, r th ~Yfihave done t~lS year and to To the members of m H d or elr ne leadershIp. Sta!f I .am greatly indebted for the loyal support they h~ve e~vi:arter~ g S.uperintendent-in-Chief_and I wo~~ ~1 thIS dIfficult year-my first as SIncere an~ heartfelt thanks. I e to convey to them my most My ~sslstant Superintendent-in-Chief M ' and ~U1dance have been invaluable and' rs. Romer-Lee s experience has gIVen me in spite of cons'd bl I am grat~fu.l for all the help she It was most fortunate fo I era e personal amueiIes. tendent-in-Chief's Staff as ~~c}ha~ ~ss .~ats0I?- had joined the Superinan~ I ~an!10t adequately express 1~w t:a~~l;~I~t~e O~cer early this year anI ;Ise Judgment in sorting out many difficult aV~1 een for her advice . pro em~. . ave always read Lady Mountbatte' n s tn~)Utes to MISS Harnson but I had not appreciated th f 11 had the benefit of her wi~ u me~sure of theIr truth till this year when I My warmest thanks go ou~ teoxPhenencde hand her loyal and efficient service. With m a . er.an er staff. to shouldir aPh~~~~~~~:~ ~~perlllten~~~t-i~-Chief, Miss de Mierre had and I am deeply im ressed b responSIbIlIty In the Overseas Department a~e due to her and ~lso to :J.theDway s!Ie has tackled this. Sincere thanks gIven in the Department. ISS ownmg for the able assistance she has

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I have paid tribute to Miss Duff Grant's valuable work earlierk~n this re ort but I would like to repe~t how ~'ateful I am to her for ta mg on th~I added responsibilities of Chief N~rsm~ °d~ce~ ffi' t handling of am also more than grateful to MISS Balr .1?: er e Clen the Hospital Car Service and many other activIties. . ., . . It was with great regret that we accepted Lady Bralthwaltehs reSlgna~~~ as Chairman of the Appeals Committee. I am happy to say, h o~e~er'J a she still remains with us as Staff Officer. To her suc~essor, t e a y oan Newman I extend a most sincere welcome and I wIsh her e,:,ery success. Last! 'I wish to express my personal thanks to yo,:!, SIr, as Com. . Y'. ChI'ef for your help and tolerant. .understandmg IDlSSIOner-ill. . and11 through atters to all your staff for their interest and wI11mg aSSIstance m a m you . ' .. concerning the Nursmg DIVISIOns. M. BRECKNOCK, Superintendent-in-Chie[

IN MY REPORT last year I recalled the main activities of the Joint Committee of the Order of St. John and the British Red Cross Society. This year I should like to review these activities in the light of the long-term plans of the Committee. If I appear to dwell unduly on the financial aspects of the Committee's work it is because these considerations are very much in my mind as Chairman of the Finance and General Purposes Su b-Commi ttee. The Joint Committee was set up in 1945 mainly to offer relief to ExServicemen and women disabled in the two World Wars, and it was then thought that this relief would have to extend over a span of 30 years. Half of this period has elapsed and, therefore, it is appropriate that we should now pause and take stock of our commitments. The Committee's most important work is centred on the Ex-Services War Disabled Help Department, through which assistance and advice are given to disabled Ex-Servicemen individually. In 1945 it was estimated that one-half of the total spending for this Department would fall within the first ten years and the balance over the succeeding 20 years. The rate of decline in the annual spending during the past five years indicates that the substantial reductions looked for in the period 1955 to 1975 may not materialise. The annual decrease in the number of cases dealt With, arising from the death or permanent rehabilitation of disability pensioners year by year has not been matched by comparable reductions in the Department's expenditure. The special needs of the aged disability pensioner and the impact of rising costs of living upon the standard of relief now necessary have largely off-set savings in expenditure which might otherwise have been expected. Furthermore, it has been evident for a number of years now that the need for the Committee's help will exist after 1975. For these reasons it has been decided to review the Committee's funds in relation to future commitments, and to plan a programme of relief spending to ensure that assistance will be available for the war disability pensioner for at least another ten years after 1975. Turning to other aspects of the Committee's work, the Committee assists, financially, the settlements for war disabled paraplegics at Lyme Green, near Macclesfield, and at Kytes, near Watford. It has been noticeably more difficult during recent years to fill vacant bungalows with war disabled ex-Servicemen, and it seems probable that the time is approaching when these settlements may wish to accommodate persons disabled otherwise than in war. The East Lancashire Tuberculosis Colony at Barrowmore, near Chester, faces the additional problem-that recent medical advances in the treatment of tuberculosis have greatly reduced the numbers, ex-Service and civilian, of those who would benefit from rehabilitation within the Colony. The Joint Committee directly administer five Institutions which are not restricted to the war disabled ex-Service man or woman. Scio House !fospital and Brighton Convalescent Hospital are homes for elderly mfi.rm ex-Officers, and for ex-Officers requiring convalescence, respectively, WhIle Bramshott Lodge, Hindhead, and Ernest Burdon House, Bournemouth, are residential homes for retired nurses, and Queen Alexandra House, Folkestone, is a rest-break home for nurses. Members of the Order and Society also share the benefits of these homes

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All these institutions have one thing in comm~)ll. They take care. of those, now in need, who have given wort~y serVIce to the C0m.mUlllty. Those benefiting from long or short stays m these ho~es contnbute t.o the cost of their care no more than they are able, and m many ~ases thIs falls far short of the full cost. The majority of residents and patlents who need our care are dependent upon small fixed incomes, and therefore the recent increases in maintenance and staffing costs have been almost ..' entirely met out of the Co~ittee's. funds. The care of the aged is a major natIOnal problem whIch IS not lIkel!, to abate in the foreseeable future. The homes m~int~ined by.the CommIttee are part of the st. John and Red Cross cont~lbutlOn to. thIS need. . The other two major activities of the Jomt Committee, the ~ospital Library Department and the Ambul~nce Department,. both contmue to fulfil important roles within the NatIOnal Health SerVIce. In both cases the operating costs are recoverable. . . . The Hospital Library Depa~tment prov~des a lIbrary serVIce for nearly 100000 beds in civilian hospItals and, WIthout charge, for some 19,000 bed~ for Service and ex-Service patients at home and overseas. In ~y last report I referred to the independ~nt sll:rvey ~ond~cted by ~ng Edward's Hospital Fund for I:-ondon m ,:"hlch thIS Jom~ COlIll1U:ttee activity was regarded as a possIble found~tlOn stone of a sI1!gle. natIOnwide Hospital Library service. TI!e Co~mIttee are now consIder~ng how best the financial position of their serVIce may be str~ngt~ened m order that it may be efficient in its purpose and able to provIde,. If called upon, a service for the many hospitals which are known to be WIthout adequate library facilities. The Ambulance Department continues to be called upon to ~ct as a valued auxiliary to the London County Council Ambulance. SerVIce. The Department's 35 modern ambulances .travel over 435,000 mIles annually, and in so doing carryover 30,000 patlents. . . . These Departments, whose personnel and v~hicles bear the Illsigma of the Order and Society both on the road and m the ward, a.re a c~nstant reminder to all of the ~ork of the two organisations in the relIef of SIckness and suffering. GERALD CREASY, Almoner. THE LffiRARY AND MUSEUM PUBLICATIONS brought to notice during the year .mclude '~The L~st of the Crusaders" by R. Cavaliero, a study of the Order III Malta ill the.eI~hteeI?-th century. On the whole it is an interesting and scholarly w?rk, It IS a pIty, however, that the references to the Venerable Order. ~re Illa~~urate. ,!he past year also saw the publication of the second edIt.lOn of Malta by Sir Harry Luke. The book has b~en completely reVIsed and a chapter dealing with recent developments I? Malta ha~ been added. A number of new illustrations help to make thIS a book of mterest to all members of the Order. . The number of visitors to st. John's Gate and Church dunng.1960 was 2 146 a slight decrease compared with the figure for the prevlOu.s year. The ~onducted tours of the buildings on Saturday afternoons ~ontmue to be most popular and it is still necessary to book several m~:mths m advance. Owing to the nature of the building, and the method of dIsplay of many of

the Order's art treasures, it is necessary for all visitors to be escorted. In view of the very small staff available for this duty it was decided at the beginning of the year that all visits to St. John's Gate should be made by appointment. This decision may account for the slight decrease in the number of visitors. An event of great interest to the department was the public auction in London at the beginning of the year of a collection of coins minted by the Grand Masters of the Order. The collection consisted of 365 coins most of which were minted in Malta. After careful examination, it was found that only seventeen of these coins were missing from the Order's collection and the department was fortunate in eventually acquiring eleven of the missing items for £186. A considerable donation towards this sum was made by our generous confrere, Mr. L. McCormick-Goodhart. The total co~lecti.on of coin~ for sale fetched over £5,000 and in view of these high pnces It was realIsed that the value of the Order's collection had been under-estimated. The collection was therefore re-valued for insurance purposes by an independent expert. At the same time work began on the re-cataloguing ~f the Order's coins. The work on those minted by the Grand Masters ill Malta has been completed. The Museum collection of coins consists of approximately 1,100 coins of the Grand Masters and 750. coins of the Cr?sa~er ~tates. It is one of the most outstanding collectIOns of Order coms ill eXIstence and has been admired by numismatists from all parts of the world. Towards the end of the year, the Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, submitted for auction in London, a collection of arms and a~mour which included certain items from Rhodes. These items were originally part of the equipment of the Knights of St. John. The Order was fortunate in obtaining for the Museum almost all the armour from Rhodes. It consists of more than thirty items, most of which belong to the period 1440-1480. A number of pieces are in poor condition but restoration work has already begun and it is hoped that all the items will be on display very shortly. The armour was most generously donated by our confrere, Sir George Wilkinson, to whom we are profoundly grateful. Other donors to whom the thanks of Chapter-General have been con~eyed are: Miss E. M. Conron, Dr. M. Cohen, Sir Harry Luke, the NatIOnal Dock Labour Board, Mrs. N. Blackman, Miss L. Evans, Mrs. A. L. Bennett, the Revd. C. Perowne, Mrs. P. Bonnett and W. D. Cargill-Thompson, Esq.

THE PRIORY OF SCOTLAND OUR C?MMITTEE~

in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Moray, assisted by theIr respectlve branches of the St. John Association of Scotland have been ac~ive during th~ year under r~view in supervising and maint~ining the vano~s FoundatIOns of the Pnory for which they are responsible. Full det~Ils of the work of each of these Committees are to be found in the ensumg paragraphs of this report. The ;priory conveys its gratitude to the Chairmen and Members of all Com1?Ittees for their enthusiastic co-operation and assistance given in fulfillmg the mottos of the Order.

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Day Committee-for their very generous help in furthering the work of the Order. The Committee would also place on record its appreciation of the devoted work of the Committees and matrons and staffs of the Homes.

On Wednesday, 22nd June, 1960, the Annual Commemoration Servic.e, General Assembly and Investiture of the Priory of Scotland was held III Aberdeen, where a large number of members and ~uests atten.ded t.he various services. The Festival of St. John commenced m the mornmg WIth the celebration of Holy Communion in Greyfriars Church. After a sh.ort recess, during which Priory-Chapter met, the Annual CommemoratIOn Service conducted by the Rev. P. H. R. MacKay, M.B.E., O.St.J., M.A., assisted by the Rev. Dr. A. M. Gillespie, O.B.E., O.St.J., and the Rev. R. G. Lawrie, O.St.J., M.A., was held. . . At the General Assembly and Investiture Whl?h took place m ~he afternoon, the Prior welcomed Members of the Pnory and guests ~hI.ch included the Lord and Lady Provost of Aberdeen, and many dIst~n guished civic dignitaries. After .receiving the reports of the ExecutIve Officers, The Prior, Lt.-Colon~l SIr H~g~ St~phens0I?- TurI?-bull, K.C.V.O., K.B.E., invested Postulants WIth the mSIgm~ of theIr vanous grades. In the evening a Reception and Dance, gIven by the ~ord Provost and Magistrates of Aberdeen, was held in the Art GallerIes and C?wdray Hall. We are again deeply indebted t? t~e Lor~ Provost .a~d MagI~tr~tes of Aberdeen for their generous hospItalIty dunng our VISIt to theIr CIty, and also to the Minister and Kirk Session of Greyf~iars Church for so kindly providing accommodation for our church serVIces. THE GLASGOW COMMITTEE

As previously reported, the work of the Glasgow Committee ~s now undertaken by a small Hospital Committee. A full report aPI:ears m l~ter pages under the heading of "The Order of St. John FoundatIOn HospItal -Park Home." THE EDINBURGH COMMITTEE

The year under review has been a very successful o~~. The effort~ .to which reference was made in the report for 1959 to publicise the amemtIes available at Lennox Rowand Carberry resulted in an appreciably' greater patronage. At Carberry there were 276 guests compared to .189 m 1959, and at Lennox Row there were 493 as against 346 .. These mc~eases are the result of very energetic action by the respectIve Com~rllttees and Matrons, and they are to be congratulated ?n the results ~ttam~d. This happy position has been ~cc.ompall1ed by apprecIably Improved ingathering of funds by the ASSOCIatIOn-the. Sa1.e of Wor~ and. the Flag Day being the most important, and bot~ .YIeldmg matenally mcreased takings over the figures for 1959. In addItIon, the funds have beI?-e~ted from individual and group efforts by members of the ASSOCIatIOn, including a whist drive and a sale of work ~t Lennox Row:. . The scheme of accepting guests on a seIDl-permanent baSIS IS now III operation, and has contributed in part to the in?reased pat~on~g~ of the establishments during the winter months, whIle for mamtammg the popularity of Carberry, w~ are again greatly in.debted to ~)Ur helpers for operating a transport servIce between the HospIce. and Edmbuq~h. With the increased use of the Homes and the Improvement Ill: collections, the financial position has greatly improved, .an~ the Edmburgh Committee records its grateful thanks to the ASSOCIatIOn and to ot~er organisations and individuals-in particular to the Edinburgh Chanty

THE ABERDEEN COMMITTEE

The St. John Nursing Home continues to be the main interest of the Aberdeen Committee. The Home meets a demand in Aberdeen among those members of the community who desire private nursing care and there is always a waiting list for the eighteen beds provided. The charitable side of the Aberdeen Committee's work continues to be undertaken by the st. John Association of Scotland (Aberdeen Branch). Under the chairmanship of Mrs. Shinnie, this Branch has maintained its interest in the Nursing Home, subsidising the fees, in part or in whole, of patients who cannot meet in full the Nursing Home charges. A report on the work of the Aberdeen Branch appears elsewhere. During the year the Hon. Treasurer reported donations amounting to £864. Arrangements were made towards the end of the year for the St. John Nursing Home to become a participating body in the Federated Superannuation Scheme for Nurses. St. John Nursing Home statistics for the year were :-Admissions, 447; Occupancy ratio, 80.5 %; Outpatients, 469; Operations, 370. This report would be incomplete without recording the Aberdeen Committee's admiration for the untiring endeavours made by members of the St. John Association and their supporters, to advance the work of the Order in Aberdeen. THE MORAY COMMITTEE

The statutory meetings of the Committee held during the year were well attended. A special meeting, at which the Prior and the Chancellor met the chairmen of the parent and house committees, was held on the 26th October, 1960, to discuss the financing of Skerrybrae during the winter months. An account of the activities of the Moray branch of the St. John Association will be found later in this report. The number of residents at Skerry brae during the summer months showed a slight increase on the previous year and the occupancy rate so far during the winter has also shown an encouraging increase. In the autumn a letter was sent to various newspapers in Scotland for publication. In this letter the amenities available at Skerrybrae were stressed and in accordance with a decision carried at a previous meeting, the charges for applicants on a medical certificate were reduced to four and a half guineas a week during the winter months. The Hospice was opened to visitors one day a month during the summer and a number of interested people were shown over the house. Two bedrooms in what was formerly the staff quarters of the house have been refurnished in an effort to bring them up to the standard of the other guest bedrooms. Essential repairs and redecoration have had to be carried out, and the Committee are very conscious of the lack of any maintenance or depreciation fund on which they can draw for this purpose.

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The results of the past year's working are encouragin~ and it is h?ped that with greater publicity the attractions of Skerry brae wIll become wIdely known and used more fully in the future .

Silver paper, a valuable source of revenue, will be gladly received at the Hospital. Thanks are due again to the President, Patrons, Members of the Guild, Priory Secretary and Senior Sister for their unfailing support throughout the year.

PARK HOME

The St. John Foundation Hospital, Park Home, has contributed another year's successful service to the community. Throu~hout the. year under review the total average daily bed-state has been 12.1I~ the ordmary section, and 5.2 in the maternity section. The numbe~ of bIrths w~s.151. It was found expedient during the year to provIde four additlonal single rooms and towards this end two double rooms were converted, redecorated and furnished at a cost of £1,310. These new rooms are now in steady demand. The Committee were enabled to meet this extraordinary expenditure by a substantial bequest from the W. H .. Rutherford Trus~ . Our grateful thanks are also due to th~ L.adies of the Lme~ GUIld for theIr donation of £100 towards the refurmshmg of the new smgle rooms and also for their gifts of linen, china and equipment thro~ghout the year. The Hospital having now been in its present pr~mIses for over f?ur years, it has been found necessary to carry out considera~le r~decorat~on work and renovation of furniture, etc., in order to mamtam the high standard of the premises and services. In common with other hospitals and nursing homes the cost of staff maintenance constantly rise despite every economy, and it has been found necessary to adjust the charges in the medic~l and surgical rooms ~nd wards. Maternity charges have also been adjusted to meet the varymg . ' periods of residence in the. Ho~e. Owing to heavy expendIture mcurred by unfo~eseen repaIrs ~nd mamtenance and to the loss of revenue sustained dUrIng the converSIOn of the double 'to single rooms, the year finished with a debit balapce. We are keenly alert to the financial position, but take some comfort.m the knowledge that bookings for the ~arly mopths ahead are exc~ptIOnally good. Contributions to the HospItal CharItable Fund amountmg to £517 were donated to meet the cost of necessitous patients and have been gratefully . " . acknowledged. The Committee responsible to the PrIory for the admmistratIOn of the Hospital desire to express appreciation to. the Matron ~nd Staff ~nd to the Priory Secretary and his staff for theIr loyal serVIce and mvaluable co-operation. THE LINEN GUILD

Lady Warren, chairman, reports another very successful year for the Linen Guild. The annual donation of £100 was given to the Hospitai and has been used towards furnishing the new single rooms. Once again, through the generosity of Si~ Hugh Fraser, Bt. , the annual Whist and Bridge Party was held m Pettlgrew & Stephens, and much enjoyed by those attending. OUf thanks are due to the Rt. Hon. The Lord Provost for the lovely Christmas tree and to all who donated gifts for the patients and staff. The annual Commemoration Service, the General Assembly and the Evening Reception held in Aberdeen this year, were enjoyed by many members of the Guild.

MEDICAL COMFORTS DEPOTS DEPARTMENT

The Medical Comforts Depots Department continues to carry out the traditional work of the Order through the medium of thirty Depots situated throughout Scotland from the Orkneys to the Solway. It is gratifying to record that although the supplying of sickroom requisites has now become the responsibility of the State, our Centres continue to render much useful service. During the year stocks at Depots have been maintained and replenished where necessary. The Priory would like to tender its sincere thanks to all who devote much time and service in maintaining and operating our various Depots. THE ST. JOHN ASSOCIATION OF SCOTLAND

(Aberdeen Branch) After an inevitable settling-in period of the new Committee and Office Bearers, the work of the Association started in August, and we have raised over £850 during the year. Our Gift Centre continues to be a fine source of revenue and sales totalled £346. The voluntary staff in the Gift Centre does a marvellous job, manning it for five and a half days every week throughout our season. The Ballater Branch continues to go from strength to strength and contributed £70 to our total for 1960. We are very indebted to our many friends in and around Ballater for their beautiful knitted goods which are eargerly sought after in our Gift Centre. The Aberdeen Committee of the St. John Association have been untiring in their efforts to raise funds and both whist and bridge drives have been held most successfully. Fees of necessitous patients in the St. John Nursing Home have been subsidised to the extent of £367 7s. Od., which gives great satisfaction. The Chairman thanks all members of the Committee, including the Honorary Secretary and the Honorary Treasurer, for their unfailing help and co-operation at all times. THE ST. JOHN ASSOCIA nON OF SCOTLAND

(Edinburgh Branch) The Chairman reports that the Association has had another successful year. As a result, the sum of £1,087 5s. 2d. has been forwarded to the Edinburgh Committee of the Order. The above sum was raised by flag days, sales of work and many individual efforts which were weIconle additions to the major schemes and are valuable, not only for the amount of money ingathered, but as clear evidence of the sustained interest in the Association. There is positive need for more of these private endeavours. It will be seen from the amount raised how much the Association is indebted to all those who, in any way, have supported our fund-raising ac~ivities. It is, therefore, with a deep sense of gratitude that the Comrruttee ask them to accept its heartfelt thanks. Special mention is made of the work of our Hon. Secretary, and the Hon. Treasurer. These two office-bearers are at the heart of all our

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efforts and the Association would suffer sharply were they less devoted .

New ground was broken recently by the fo~mati?n of a class f~r 200 students at a teachers' training college where FIrst ~Id had not prev!ously been taken into account and the Young Farmers Clubs are helpmg to stimulate interest among the farming communi~y. Close c01?-tact ha.s been maintained with H.M. Factory Inspectorate m. ¥(ales ~I.t~ a VI~W to employers of labour being kept aware of the trammg faCIlItIes aVaIlable to them for the purpose of compliance with the First .Ai~ (Standard. of Training) Order, 1960, published in September and commg mto operatIOn on the 1st July, 1961. Through the Superinten~in~ Inspector for Wales liaison has been established between all the Dlstnct Inspectors and St. John officials and there is little doubt that the Priory will be able to meet any challenge presente~ by the ~ew O~der wh!ch defin.es for the first time the qualifications reqUIred for FIrst Aid men m factones. . A new project decided upon at the close of the year was the translatIOn into Welsh of "Preliminary First Aid", the former Welsh manual translated thirty years ago being out of da~e. The decis!on w~~ !ake.n on ~he application of a youth organisation which con~ucts Its actIVItIes, lllcludI~g First Aid, in the Welsh tongue. The Order has glVen the necessa~y au.t~onty for the translation which will be carried out by Mr. E. W. Meung WIlliams, a.st.J. , B.Sc., M.B., Ch.B., M.Ch., an eminent orthopaedic surgeon.

It is easier to praise them than to do them justice. How prone we are to

take good work for granted. Lest this be so, it is recorded in our Minutes how greatly we value their labours of the past year. THE ST. JOHN ASSOCIATION OF SCOTLAND

(Moray Branch) The Moray Branch of the Association was inaugurated in the latter part of 1959. The year 1960 has, therefore, been its first working year. A public appeal was made for membership and support and this took the form of a letter to the local press by the President, Sir Henry Houldsworth, followed by a concentrated effort to form a nucleus of active members in each district in the county. The resultant membership committee held its first meeting in May, at which the Prior, Sir Hugh Turnbull, was present. The committee consists of over two dozen persons-mainly ladies-from every part of the county, who have been enrolling members, and there have been several fund-raising efforts. A country dance, a bridge drive, a whist drive and a raffle, all held at Skerry brae, and a jumble sale run by two ladies at Duffus, between them raised some £150. Membership of the Association at present tops the 200 mark, approximately one-eighth of this figure being accounted for by life memberships. Total income from all sources in the year amounted to some £350, of which £200 has already been made over to the Moray Committee to help bridge the gap between income and expenditure in connection with Skerrybrae. It is hoped to extend membership in the coming year and to have several fund-raising efforts. PRIORY FOR WALES THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION INSTRUCTION in First Aid, Nursing and allied subjects was provided fo r 19,573 students in the various counties of Wales. This is nearly 500 more than the 1959 figure though the awards gained is an increase of not more than one, indicating that 2,447 of the persons who attended classes either did not sit or failed to pass an examination. The largest proportion of the 1,263 classes examined in 1960 catered for the membership of the Brigade who must requalify annually. Classes sponsored by Industry come next in numerical order, the remainder being mainly classes formed by groups of private individuals activated by no ulterior motive beyond the desire to render skilled service in accident or sickness. Opportunities for widening the scope of First Aid are explored on every occasion; pUblicity leaflets and posters have been distributed liberally and an increasing collection of display material is being acquired at Priory Headquarters for use at exhibitions, agricultural shows and other functions. The production by the S.J.A.A. of the pUblicity film "The Long Wait" has done much to recruit First Aid trainees, the copy purchased by the Priory having been in constant use. A welcome addition to the technical films available for hire is "Artificial Respiration", a sound colour film based on the Holger Nielsen method of treatment, produced by the National Dock Labour Board which generously presented a copy to the Priory. A catalogue of films on First Aid, Nursing and associated subjects is supplied on loan to class secretaries on application.

STUDENTS WHO ATTENDED COURSES OF INSTRUCTION First Aid. . . . Preliminary First Aid Nursing . . . Preliminary Nursing Hygiene . . . Preliminary Hygiene Lay Demonstrators . Child Welfare . . . . Preliminary Child Welfare. Air Attendants . . . . . . . . Mining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hygienic Food Handling and Clean Handling of Food

1960

1959

1958

12,939 3,830 1,428 810

13,136 3,523 1,190 615 13 78 95

12,068 3,431 1,063 705 6 72 150

47 14 922

20 52 14 125 27 328 19,573

CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS GAINED First Aid Certificates . . . . Preliminary First Aid Certificates . Vouchers. . . . Marine Certificates. . . Nursing Certificates (Initial) . Nursing Certificates (Advanced) Preliminary Nursing Certificates Hygiene Certificates. . . . Preliminary Hygiene Certificates Lay Demonstrators' Certificates Air Attendants' Certificates Child Welfare Certificates. . . . . . . . . Preliminary Child Welfare Certificates . . . . Hygienic Food Handling and Clean Handling of Food First Aid in Mines Certificates. First Aid in Mines Labels Medallions Labels Pendants

348 8 19,086

18,478

1960

1959

1958

3,363 3,333 1,166 184 607 293 771

3,640 3,408 1,262 157 409

3,483 3,024 1,086 130 334

550 13 65 73

603 9 66 133 14 38

190 72 887 5,624 407

75 7 230 34 836 5,744 624

765 56 780 5,753 664

17,128

17,127

16,938

20 48 23 13 127

CLASSES, STUDENTS AND A WARDS IN COUNTIES No. oj Classes *

County

Anglesey. Breconshire Caernarvonshire . Cardigans hire Carmarthenshire . Denbighshire. Flintshire . Glamorgan Merionethshire Monmouthshire . Montgomeryshire Pembrokeshire Radnorshire . Aberdare. Cardiff Merthyr Tydfil Newport. Rhondda. Swansea . Unattached Marine Candidates

(1) (10) (8) (1) (9) (9) (2) (45) (-) (26) (3)

Students

(1) (5) (9) (10) (8) (3) (6) (-) (-)

173 430 658 412 1,362 1,295 483 4,979 227 3,165 431 316 58 1,008 1,414 382 558 876 1,089 74 184

1,106 (157)

19,574

8 35 39 25 86 72 27 276 15 178 28 17 5 53 73 12 24 64 67 2

(1)

ReCertifiExam. cates Awards 48 105 238 145 231 342 101 224 506 670 693 497 216 216 2,645 1,791 123 49 1,528 1,179 130 202 88 196 23 34 552 328 734 449 257 105 151 335 400 341 487 524 17 44 184 9,044

8,084

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Total Awards 1960 1959 153 123 383 305 573 769 325 273 1,176 1,047 1,190 1,064 432 345 4,436 4,554 209 172 2,707 2,741 332 377 284 331 57 55 880 840 1,183 1,206 362 341 486 610 741 803 1,011 923 61 54 184 157 17,128

17,127

*Figures in parenthesis indicate Brigade Re-examinations.

As against the registrations of 19 new divisions (1 Ambulance, 2 Nursing, 2 Mixed, 4 Ambulance Cadet and 10 Nursing Cadet), 5 were disbanded as inactive (1 Ambulance, 3 Ambulance Cadet and 1 Nursing Cadet), while 2 Nursing Divisions were reclassified as combined Ambulance and Nursing Divisions.

Services and Duties:-The recorded duties detailed below represent a splendid contribution of voluntary service to which could be added countless unrecorded acts of service on the part of Brigade members. Public Duties. . Transport Duties. Hospital Duties . Clinics. . . Nursing Aid . . Blood Transfusion . Miscellaneous Duties.

Strength:-Last year's report recorded a decrease of over a thousand in the membership of the Brigade in Wales, as a result of the introduction of a compulsory annual contribution per member payable by Divisions to a Brigade Reserve Fund. Not unnaturally, more care was taken to eliminate any paper strength from annual returns and it may be assumed that a similar reason accounts for a further drop of 343 in the numerical strength as at the 31st December, 1960. Nevertheless, the continued loss of adult membership is no matter for complacency and every effort is being made to encourage a greater number of cadets to pass on into the senior divisions. The comparative figures show that of the 14,075 members, 6,993 are cadets, the girls having increased by 80 and the boys by 36. A particularly good feature is the large number of surgeons noW holding Brigade rank.

On Public Duty. Off Public Duty. . . Treated by Paid Personnel Transport:Invalids removed . Road Accidents . Other Accidents . Mileage - - -

Cases 20,173 20,624 196,811 7,864 223 515 115,972

151,015

Personnel engaged on full-time Hospital Duties

Personnel engaged on full-time Transport Duties

100

Services maintained: Road Boxes, 9; Beach Huts, 14; Medical Comforts Depots 69. J

Personnel enrolled in Civil Defence Corps, 316.

Duties carried out during 1960 by Cadet members can be summarised as under:-

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The sudden death on the 11th July of the Brigade Secretary, William Mabon Abraham, M.B.E., K.St.J., came as a shock to all members of the Brigade for though his health, undermined by service in World War I, had deteriorated during the last twelve months of his life, his natural resilience and indomitable spirit were maintained to the end. His passing was felt deeply by all his colleagues at Priory House, where he had given 40 years of dedicated service, in the course of which he had become endeared to the personnel of the Brigade throughout Wales. The Priory was fortunate in securing the services of Mr. C. J. Parry, S.B.St.J., Area Staff Officer and Secretary of the Bridgend County Area Committee.

Hours 76,347 43,582 9,248 261 2,296 3,002 16,279

Public Duties. . Transport Duties . Hospital Duties . . Miscellaneous Duties. Blood Transfusion Nurseries .

Hours 22,725 723 3,284 10,426 553 37,711

Cadets Transferred to Adult Divisions 25 boys 33 girls Engaged in full-time Hospital Duties. . . . . . 3 girls Taking up Medical Training 1 boy 6 girls Taking up Nursing Training 1 boy 22 girls Cadets in N.H.S.R. 6 boys 22 girls

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The most important question at the beginning of any year is whether the South Western Divisional Board, N.C.B. , will continue to subsidise the acquisition of headquarters in the coalfield and to what extent. As plans develop in the course of a twelvemonth and decisions have to be taken immediately, over the. purchase of a site for instance, the Priory is ~ound to act .on the assumptIOn that further assistance will be forthcoming In the follOWIng year or lose chances that may not recur. The proportion of t?e yearly grant from the N.C.B. assigned to an entirely new building project represents a small percentage of the total cost, yet it may take two or thr~e years for annual instalments to accumulate during the course of a partIcular scheme. The main sources are from divisional funds now on a greatly diminished scale as the more affiuent units came first'into the field:.from Priory loans repayable by the Division over a period of years: : nd, In the case of Monmouthshire alone, from outright gifts and interesree loans on the part of the St. John Council. But it is the N.C.B. grant

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which turns the scale in favour of proceeding; and also enables minor works to be carried out for which there are not sufficient divisional funds in hand. There is, therefore, a carry-over from year to year of work in various stages of construction, a few completions and some new ventures arising in the course of each year. It can be readily understood what a relief it was to the Priory and to the various divisions involved to have a generous renewal of the £1,500 grant for the three counties of Glamorgan, Monmouthshire and Carmarthenshire, equally divided, from the South Western Divisional Board, to whom heartiest thanks are due. As a result, beginnings were made with (a) new premises at Merthyr Vale (Glam.) , (b) cottage adaptation at Bedwas (Mon.), and (c) canteen conversion at Gelliceidrim (Carrn.). Halls were opened at (1) Llanharry (Glam.) in July; reopened at Waunlwyd (Mon.) in October, and at Tonyrefail (Glam.) in November; and, outside the coalfield, at Swansea in September, a memorable occasion. Finishing touches were put to Penygroes (Carm.); and adaptation continues at Nantgarw (Glam.). Methyr Borough Division embarked on a replacement project costing £1 ,500, helped by a munificent grant of £1 ,000 spread over three years by Merthyr Corporation from Welsh Tithe Funds, the Priory loaning that amount at the outset and the balance of £500 being found from Divisional funds. The Priory loan account stands at £5,680, bearing rates of interest varying between 1 % and 4 %. The Brigade in Wales has benefited greatly for many years from the policy of cheap advances, though new loans can no longer be had at the exceptionally low rate of 1 %which was negotiated with the Order from surplus war funds in 1949 for a period which has now expired. Future prospects are bright, given a continuance of N.C.B. aid; and in this connection, tribute is paid to the unfailing encouragement of the retiring Chairman of the South-Western Divisional Board, Mr. D. M. Rees, Commander of the Order and a member of the Priory Chapter. CONFERENCES AND COURSES

During 1960 five conferences were held at Priory headquarter level in addition to the opportunities for discussion afforded by the Brigade Committee and the Cadet Advisory Committee with its two Executives working in North and South Wales. The North and South Wales Training Courses achieved peak attendances of 180 and 170 respectively, while two innovations-a Presidents' Conference and a Surgeons' Conference- were a marked success. The Assistant Commissioner-in-Chief of the Brigade was the guest speaker at the former and a general desire was expressed to hold such conferences biennially. A recommendation to encourage counties to run conferences at county level in the intervening years has already produced practical results. The theme of the Surgeons' Conference was Training; and an address by the Surgeon-in-Chief of the Brigade gave a good start to a day which all present felt had been most profitably spent. The second annual Youth Conference was well attended by a representative gathering of young people from Adult and Cadet Divisions. It was encouraging to learn that as a result of the first Conference a flourishi ng cadet council had been brought into being in the Trevethin County Area. The aims of the council, which organises inter-divisional events, are to

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hold the interest of the older cadets and to encourage promotion into the adult divisions. The Brigade in Wales was represented at the Brigade Surgeons' Conference at Harrogate and at the County Superintendents' Conference in London. COMPETITIONS

The Welsh Brigade Final Competitions for adult teams were held in the City Hall,. Cardiff,. whe~e ten Ambulance and five Nursing teams represented theIr countles WIth the following result:L1andinam Shield (Men) 1st Kenfig Hill 2nd Pentremawr Colliery 3rd Cardiff City Police

Arthur Griffiths Memorial Shield (Wom en) 1st Caersws 2nd Tredegar 3rd Cardiff

In. the Welsh Cadet Final Competitions nine ambulance and seven nursmg. teams competed, the winners of the Twiston-Davies Boy Cadet Cup bemg Pontnewynydd and Glynneath Nursing Cadet team won the Lady (Herbert) Lewis cup. The winning teams. in the Welsh Finals represented Wales in London a~d 9lynneath Nursmg Cadet team achieved the remarkable success of wmnmg the "Dunbar-Naismith" cup for the second year in succession. Only on~ member of th~ ~eam was the same as the year before, which speaks highly for the trammg they received. They won also the Tweedale cup awarded to the team gaining highest marks in the individual tests. Pontnewynyd? Ambulance Cadet team came third in London. East Denbl~~shir~ was the host county for the 1960 North Wales cadet competltlOns m ~hich 11 teams competed. Forden Ambulance Cadets and ~angor Nursmg Cadets won the Earl of Powis and Pari Huws cups respectlvely. The usual serie.s of an~bulance competitions featured in the programme of ~h.e Royal NatlOnal EIsteddfod of Wales, held in Cardiff and graced by a VI~lt of H.M. the Q~e~n , Prince Phillip and other members of the Royal famIly. These ~ompetltl(:ms. are organised by a Committee of experts set u~ each year WIth the Prmclpal Secretary of the Priory acting as Honorary DIrector of Ambulance. The successful competitors were:-Lady Lewis Cup (male teams, open), Cefn Cribbwr S.J.A.B.; Lade Bute Cup (female teams, <?pen), Mostyn B ..R.C:.S.; ~revethin Shield (male teams, Wales), Cefn Cfl.bbwr S.J.A.B.; SIlunan Slueld (female teams, Wales), Ebbw Vale S.J.A:B. , Powell Duffryn Cup (colliery teams) Glynneath S JAB · Ca!dIff S.hield (male teams under 21), Cefn Cribbwr S.J.A.B.;· G~e~t ShIeld (gIrls teams, under 17), Glynneath S.J.A.B. Cadets; Isca Shield (boys teams, under 17), Pontnewynydd S.J.A.B. Cadets. CAMPING

Two tra~ning ~amps were held, one at Vaynol Park, Bangor, and one at LI.antwit Major, Glam. Altogether 28 officers took the training in practical camp craft and during the year one Warrant Part I and six Warrants .Part II were gained. c h1:t Pnory camp. was again held at Rhowniar and inspected by the Rh <?fficer, NursmI? Cadets. Two successful county camps held at S oW~Iar were orgamsed by Caernarvonshire and West Denbighshire evera corps and divisional camps were arranged. .

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The number of holders of the cherished Service Medal, awarded on completion of 15 years' efficient service in the Brigade, increased by 39 during the year, while 134 Bars were granted for subsequent five-year periods of efficiency, bringing the total medals and bars issued through the Priory for Wales to 2,932 and 2,690 respectively, as the following figures illustrate:1960 Awards

Total

Medals . 39 .2,932

1st 42 1,466

2nd 21 667

3rd 20 383

Bars: 4th 10 96

5th

6th

7th

Meritorious Service Certificates were awarded by the Commissioner-inChief in recognition of exemplary First Aid in extremely difficult conditions to:Divisional Officer Ernest Storkman, Abertysswg Nursing Division, Bedwellty County Area, Monmouthshire. Private David Gareth Davies, Ammanford Ambulance Division, Carmarthenshire. Special Service Shields were gained by seven Ambulance and seven Nursing Cadets. The first Cadet to qualify for a Duke of Edinburgh's Award was Allan Leslie Vick, Dyfan Ambulance Cadet Division, Barry County Area, Glamorgan, who received the Silver Standard. Letters of Commendation signed by the Commissioner-in-Chief in acknowledgment of outstanding services were received by:Corps Officer (R) Edward Jones, Rhymney Valley Corps, Caerphilly County Area, Glamorgan. Divisional Superintendent Sidney Jones and Private William Greeves, Abertysswg Ambulance Division, Bedwellty County Area, Mon. Cadet Neville Jones and Cadet John Baker, Abertysswg Cadet Ambulance Division. Cadet Allan Sturgess Jones, Llandyrnog Ambulance Cadet Division. Jubilee Certificates were presented to the four Divisions which celebrated their Golden Jubilee during 1960 :-Blaina Ambulance Division, Gwent County Area, Monmouthshire; Nantymoel Ambulance Division, Bridgend County Area, Glamorgan; Pontlottyn Ambulance Division, Caerphilly County Area, Glamorgan; Caerphilly Nursing Division, Caerphilly County Area, Glamorgan. ATIO AL HOSPITAL SERVICE RESERVE

The N.H.S.R. is a branch of Civil Defence in which Brigade members can most usefully apply their training and experience in helping to provide a reserve of men and women available for First Aid and Nursing duties in the event of war, national epidemics or disaster. Those who attended General Assembly on the 23rd June heard an address by the Chairman of the Welsh Regional Hospital Board in which he said "That Wales is in the forefront of Reserve membership is in fact a great tribute to the voluntary organisations, and especially to St. John for the outstanding work they are doing in the field of recruitment and training of Reserve members." Such high praise presents a challenge to go all out to maintain a proud position.

The number of Nursing Auxiliaries enrolled and trained through the Brigade is 3,549, comprising 1,032 men and 2,517 women, an increase of 206 on December, 1959. The large majority of these auxiliaries are members of the Brigade, the strength of which has been substantially increased through the Reserve. It is becoming a common practice on the part of Brigade units to run local drives for the dual purposes and appreciation is here recorded of the valuable co-operation received from officials of the Welsh Regional Hospital Board in addressing meetings, organising publicity displays and supporting local campaigns wherever invited to do so. Ministry of Health grants are available to cover the entire fees and expenses of classes in which nursing auxiliaries are trained in First Aid and Nursing and those who elect to undertake 24 hours hospital experience are eligible for a personal issue of uniform free of cost. Female auxiliaries trained under St. John receive the normal Brigade uniform and a recommendation is now under consideration for a similar concession to be authorised for male auxiliaries enrolled in the Reserve. Thanks are due to the N.H.S.R. County and Area Representatives who continue to stimulate interest and represent the Brigade on the Local Co-ordinating Committees which are responsible to the Welsh Regional Hospital Board. BRIGADE REVIEWS

Inspections carried out by Officers on the Brigade Headquarter Staff for Wales included:-Reviews by the Chief Commissioner for Wales, accompanied by the Deputy Chief Superintendent for Wales and Chief Officer Nursing Cadets for Wales: Montgomeryshire County and Caerphilly County Area, Glamorgan,' by the Chief Surgeon for Wales: Newport County,' by the Assistant Chief Commissioner for Wales: Aberdare County and Gwent County Area, M onmouthshire " By the Assistant Chief Surgeon for Wales: Trevethin County Area, Monmouthshire. The Commissioner for Glamorgan inspected the Bridgend County Area, Glamorgan; the Commissioner for Aberdare reviewed the Rhondda County and the Cardiff County review was carried out by the Chairman of the St. John Council. RHOWNIAR CONFERENCE AND CAMPING CENTRE

Each subsequent year's report records an increase in the number of holiday members staying at this delightful centre in Merioneth which is mai1?-tained by the Priory for Wales as a worthwhile enterprise in the serVIce of Youth. Forty organisations embracing 1,824 young men and women, boys and girls, were accommodated in the House or camped in the grounds for varying periods. In addition to St. John Cadets, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Boys Brigades, school parties and church groups were ~mong the visitors and at the height of the season the house and campmg grounds were full to capacity. Bookings are being arranged for one and sometimes two years in advance and it has become a most popular centre. ITTON COURT

This establishment formed part of a charitable bequest to the Priory ~y the late Lady Curre, Dame of Grace of the Order. It had been hoped m 1946 that the property could be developed as a Conference and Training

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Centre but owing to circumstances which could not have been foreseen the Priory was forced to the conclusion that it would have to be put up for sale to provide for death duties and other o~ligations under th~ Will. The Priory is greatly indebted to Mr. J. R. Renme who, on purchasmg the Itton Estate, generously made a deed of gift of the house and gardens for such uses as might be found practicable on a self-supporting basis. While the use of some of the reception rooms is reserved for meetings and ceremonial occasions as well as the grounds for reviews, competitions, etc., the property has been converted into six residential houses. The conversion is nearing completion and at the close of the year tenants had taken up residence in two of the houses.

Uniform sales have shown an increase of over £500 on adult and over £700 on cadet requirements. The majority of the Brigade units in Wales are now giving the Priory the benefit of their orders, which is greatly appreciated. On the sale of surgical equipment, there is an increase of £78 , the volume of business being the largest since 1952. This improvement is mainly attributable to the increased support of firms which are giving the Priory the opportunity of quoting for their First Aid requirements.

MEDICAL COMFORTS DEPOTS

The most substantial of the 55 Depots operating under the Priory is that maintained at Priory Headquarters for the public of Cardiff. This is catering for the Public Health Department, on an agency basis, in res~ect of necessitous cases as well as issuing sick room comforts and medIcal requisites on loan at nominal charges to all who are in need of such. The average number of articles issued from Priory House Depot in recent years has been 2,500, but for the first time it is not possible to record an exact figure as the department was completely flooded on December 4th, when the river Taff, which runs close at the rear of Priory House, burst its banks causing serious devastation over a wide area. Needless to say, every effort was made to maintain a service on a limited scale, but a considerable quantity of stock was destroyed or lost, including much of the clerical records. Returns received from the Depots functioning in eleven counties show that 2,080 comforts were provided on loan from these 55 Depots. Maintenance represents a large contribution of time and service in the issue and cleansing of articles as well as the duty rota at regular fixed times. Certain County Councils were demonstrating appreciation of the service in a practical way by financial grants towards its upkeep. STORES DEPARTMENT

The December flood severely affected this Department also, with consequent loss of stocks of textbooks, first aid materials and uniform furniture. It was a testing time for the Stores Manager who ably contrived to operate in difficult conditions from inadequate accommodation provided temporarily in various rooms above the basement level which was entirely submerged. The sale of textbooks and other publications reached a total of 10,745, an increase of 1,395 over 1959, owing mainly to the production of the long awaited " Preliminary First Aid" and to the demand for the revised " Preliminary Home Nursing" which appeared in October of the previous year. Other new publications were the Catechism of First Aid and the Catechism of Nursing, as well as a pamphlet by the Principal Medical Officer of the St. John Ambulance Association on First Aid Oral Resuscitation. The Expired Air Method of Artificial Respiration had aroused so much interest in many countries of the world that the Association considered it necessary to produce an authoritative leaflet on the subject while the position continues to be studied.

JOINT COMMITTEE SERVICES

The Prior is the St. John representative for Wales on the Joint Committee of the Order of St. John and the British Red Cross Society which carries out a programme of benevolent work to help the sick, disabled and needy and especially the men and women who served their country in war. The work of two of the departments is delegated to joint county committees-the Hospital Libraries, which play an important part in the treatment and rehabilitation of the sick, and the ex-Services' War Disabled Help Department. Library services are being well maintained with the help of personnel of the two bodies. Over the whole county 4,483 voluntary staff are giving their time and services in one capacity or another and the latest report of the Joint Committee shows that 16,099 beds in 343 service hospitals and 98,295 beds in 1,113 civilian hospitals are receiving regular library service. Nearly 50,000 books were repaired during the year in London and in the counties through the skilful hands of the book depot staffs. The many angles of the ex-Services War Disabled Department's work depend upon the generous and invaluable assistance of the voluntary helpers. It may be surprising to some people that the facilities now available from the various statutory bodies still leave gaps that voluntary organisations can usefully fill. Nevertheless, the Joint Committee's report states that more than 45,000 cases were assisted in various ways . . The Ambulance Department of the Joint Committee has its counterpart m Wales in the Welsh Ambulance Committee. The Priory operates in a~s?ciation with this Committee, a Joint Ambulance Department provIdmg ambulance transport services on an agency basis under the terms of the National Health Service Act. On the 2nd April the agency arrangem~nts with the Denbighshire and Pembrokeshire County Councils termmated, reducing the Committee's direct contractual responsibility to to two counties- Brecon and Radnor. Divisions of the Brigade in Montgomeryshire continued to operate six ambulances, issued by the Welsh Committee at six stations under independent agency arrangements negotiated between the Divisions and the local health authority. The ambulances were manned by Brigade members on a ~oluntary basis, general running costs being met by the County CounCIl. An additional ambulance was provided by the Welsh Committee for emergency relief purposes and training of personnel. The ambulance strength was reduced by the termination of agencies fro~ 47 available at the opening of the year to 24 as from 3rd April, of whIch 1 is Priory owned, 18 are Welsh Committee ambulances and five

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belong to associated County Councils. Three Priory and 10 Welsh Ambulance Committee Ambulances were sold and surplus vehicles were allocated to units of the Brigade and Red Cross. During 1960, 14,497 patients were conveyed a total of 253,152 miles, of which 1,222 conveyances and 51,251 miles were recorded by the six Montgomeryshire stations. Valuable assistance was rendered to the J·oint Department by Brigade Divisions in the counties of Brecon, Denbigh, Pembroke and Radnor and Red Cross Detachments at Pembroke, Ruthin and Tenby in providing the services of voluntary personnel in support of paid staff as and when required. ST. JOHN OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL

The Priory was represented by its Chancellor and others at the opening of the new Ophthalmic Hospital in Jerusalem on the 11th October. Described as the most up-to-date ophthalmic hospital in the Middle East, it is the successor of several other hospitals which the Order has maintained in Jerusalem since the Middle Ages and is the first to incorporate a research institute and training facilities for Arab doctors and nurses. There are 75 beds and facilities for treating up to 200,000 outpatients a year. Every member of the Order can be proud of this great Foundation of the Order. ST. JOHN'S DAY CELEBRATIONS

The Annual Festival of the Order was celebrated in Wales on Thursday, 23rd June. The Prior presided over the day's proceedings which commenced with a meeting of Chapter in the morning held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. From there Chapter members proceeded in their robes to the Church of st. John Baptist for the Commemoration Service, at which a large congregation of members of the Order heard a sermon preached by the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of St. David's. In the afternoon, the Prior conducted an Investiture of members promoted in or admitted to the Order held in the Assembly Room of the City Hall in the presence of members and supporters of the Priory from all the Welsh counties. CONCLUSION

It is very proper that a record of the past year's activities shall include a

tribute to the holders of high office, memberships of Chapter, Council and Committees, Brigade Headquarter Staff and Commissioners, Officers of St. John Councils and County Area Committees. For the individual factor, on which so much depends, precedes in significance the most impressive recital of results achieved by combined effort. The element of vital importance to a voluntary organisation is its power of attraction to dedicated service. The process of selection is cumulative over a period of years and results in the emergence of experienced leadership at Priory House and throughout the field. The Order of St. John is particularly fortunate in its appeal to public spirited devotion in a worthwhile cause ; and the Priory has reason for thankfulness that a response has always been forthcoming to fill inevitably depleted ranks. Membership of the Order cements the ties of fellowship; and the Order is in the happy

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77 position C?f beiD:g able to matc~ me~i~ with recognition leading to occupancy of Its vanous grades. WhIle dlsmterested service is its own reward the spirit of loyalty to the Order is also a vitalising influence in ambulanc~ work. S~C? succ~ss as a?c:ues i? the course of a year is primarily owing to the partiCIpants m adlmmstratlOn whether at headquarters or in the counties at e~p.ense . of valu,:ble time in transaction of essential business. The a~mlll1stratIve machine, however, canno.t runction to the best advantage WIthout the ~hole-hearted support of wIllmg workers of the Association and ~f the Bngade, to w~om most grateful thanks are due for sustaining the hIgh standard of effiCIency expected of these two Foundations of the Order. THE HON. JOHN H. BRUCE, C.B.E., Principal Secretary.

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THE PRIORY IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

Brigade:-Apart from the Centenary Celebrations in Bloemfontein, no events of outstanding importance took place during the year. Members were kept increasingly busy with their usual services to the public. During the year it was my pleasure to issue two Director of Ambulance's Special Votes of Thanks. Both these awards were in respect of outstanding first aid work and also outside the duty of a first-aider and were issued to K. Khoza of Fison's Bantu Ambulance Division, Natal Coastal and Northern District, for assistance rendered in the disturbances in 1959, and Johannes J. Prinsloo of the 5th City Transport Division, Pretoria and Northern Transvaal District, who gave valuable assistance to the Waterval Boven Railway Ambulance Division, and to the police, at a rail accident. For the first time in the Union a Cadet-G. E. Cheater of the 6th Durban Cadet Ambulance Division-has obtained three Special Service Shields. When one considers that to obtain each of these Special Shields a cadet has to complete 200 hours voluntary service, it is apparent that this is no mean achievement.

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Brigade Membership:-I ~m ha~py to be able o~ce again to report ,a very stable situation regardIllg Bngade meJ?bers~lp, Although there IS an overall decrease of 11 Divisions there IS an Illcrease of 158 A~ult Ambulance members and 150 Cadet Ambulance members. In aD:alysmg the figures I find that the S.A.R. Brigade Command are responsIble for an increase of 194 Ambulance members an~ 30 Cadet Ambulance members. Their Nursing personnel shows an Illcrease of ~3 ~embers an,d Cadet Nursing an increase of 41 members, Consldenng the~e IS a decrease of four Railway Divisions. for th~ year ,the S,A.,R. Bngade Command is to be congratulated on thIS magnificent Illcrease III membership in all branches of the work. The Natal Coastal and Northern District is also to be commended on an all-round increase-the number of Divisions, Ambulance members and Cadets, both boys and girls, Association Reports:-Association Reports are satisfactory. T~ere is a considerable increase in the numbers of classes held comp~red WIth ~959, In 1959, 381 Adult First Aid classes w~re hel~ and 392 III 1960 WIth a resultant increase in the number of certifi~ates Iss~ed: The same remarks apply to Home Nursing Classes, both semor and Ju~IOr: , The extracts from the reports of Centre~ ~nd DIStfl~tS on the year s work make very good reading, I am of OPID:IO~ that thIS ,Year shows an outstanding record of the work of the ASSOCIatIOn and Bngade. The spirit of co-operation whic~ has been apparent ~or som~ 'y~ars between the Association and the Bngade and between RaIlway DIVISIOns and City Divisions is today illustrated by the fine perforI?-ance by ~ll branches of the organisation at the Centenary CelebratIOns held ill Bloemfontein in May 1960. To cover the demand on all resources ?f ~t. John recruits from the Witwatersrand and Southern T~ansvaal Dlstnct and the Western Transvaal District of the S.A.R .. Br.lgade Comma,nd went to the assistance of the Ora~ge Fr~e Sta~e DIStfl~t a~d all umts, Railway and City, and the two SIster Flfst Ai~ orgamsatIO~s w?rked amicably, side by side. Detailed reports of the duties done are glVen III the Superintendent-in-Chief's report and also the report of th~ O.F.S. Centr~ and District. It is gratifying to note tha~ at the ~onclusIOn of the cele brations a financial statement was submItted whIch accounted fully for each item of expenditure and it was p~ssible to retu~n a surplus to th~ Central Committee from the grant whIch was prOVided ~y t~Iat Com mittee. The organisation responsible for this state of affalfs III Bloem· fontein is to be congratulated. The East London Centre and Cape Eastern District a~e at present constructing a Headquarters Building in East London. It IS hoped th~t the annual Ambulance Conference, to be held in 1961, will take place In this new building.

" The Call of St. lohn":-When I reported last year that the pUblication of "The Call" was taken over by Priory this referred only to accounting and distribution. Editorials, including canvassing for advertisements, were undertaken by various persons. Mr. Shirley, who replaced Col. Smyth, has resigned as Editor and temporary arrangements have been made to meet the situation. At the annual Ambulance Conference at Bloemfontein last October the future of this magazine was frankly discussed. Various means of dealing with the deficits were considered. The concensus of opinion was that some means should be found for making the magazine self-supporting and that it should continue to function as the mouthpiece of the organisation in this country. Annual Ambulance Conference :-Bloemfontein had a very busy year as, in addition to the Centenary celebrations, the annual Ambulance Conference was held in that city. The Centre COIDlnittee is to be commended on the arrangements made for the comfort and entertainment of delegates, who came from all over the Union and Rhodesia and once again a fine spirit of co-operation existed. Competitions:-The annual Inter-Provincial Competitions held in conjunction with the Conference were once again of a high standard and the following were the results :-Selborne Shield: Koedoespoort Railway Ambulance Division; Hewat Shield: Durban Railway Nursing Division; C. M. Hoffe Trophy: Uitenhage Railway Ambulance Division; The Muriel Walton Cup: Salisbury Railway Nursing Division; The Alpheus Williams Trophy: Divisional Superintendent F. J. Howard of the Bloemfontein Railway Ambulance Division; The Florence Thompson Bowl: C~~e! Superintendent Mrs. B. Agate of the Durban Railway Nursing DlvisIOn. I,:~er-District Cadet Competitions:-The Inter-District Cadet CompehtIOns were held at Priory Headquarters on the 8th October, teams repre~enting the Cape of Good Hope District, Natal Coastal and Northern Dlstnct and the Witwatersrand and Southern Transvaal District being present. The visiting cadets arrived a few days prior to the competitions

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and were housed with families of local cadets, a series of entertaiIl:ments (most of which were instructive) being arrange~ for them. The tallIes for the competitions were drawn up on the same lmes ~s for adults and ~he performance of the cadets pn?ved that they ~ere qUIte abl~ to cope wIth the first aid and home nursmg work reqUIred. The stagmg was .most realistic and the grounds of Priory Headquarters were a most adml!ab~e setting. As a result of these competitions it has been agreed that tallIes III the future will be of the same standard as for adu~ts. .. It is hoped that in 1961 there will be mo~e entnes for the competltlons from other Districts as it has now defimtely been proved that these competitions have stimulated the interest of cadets in the work of St. John. General:-It gives me great pleasure to announce t~lat Col. J. J. Kruger, K.St.J., E.D., has accepted the position of Deputy DIrector of Ambulance and Deputy Priory Commissioner. Once again I must extend my thanks to Mrs. M. A. Walton, A.R.R.C., D.St.J.; Mr. A. Gardner Williams, K.St.J.; and Col. J. J. Kruger, K.StJ. , for their loyalty and support during the year. W. H. DU PLESSIS, Director of Ambulance and Priory Commissioner. ST. JOHN OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL

The hospital dealt with about the same .number of out-patients as in the previous year, and the number of operatIOns ~as more or less the same, but the number of admissions increased consIderably. Whereas only 10 to 12 patients were in. the wards at pre=,ious Christmases, this year 85 patients celebrated ChrIstmas at th~ hospl~a~. . . Training is still one of the major actlvItles of the hosJi)1tal and 12 Baragwanath and three Coronation hospital nurses at 3: tIme spend a month each at the hospital receiving training in eye nursmg. Dr. E. B. Israel, who has been Honorary Ophthalmologi~t and. Honorary Examiner of non-registered nurses trained at the hospItal smce 1951, presented a cup and a su~ of R200.00 to be invested, the i~terest from which is to be used as a pnze to be awarded to the most efficIent nurse of the year. These prizes have increased interest in the training and helped to improve competition amongst the nurses. Mr. Ingledew of Wales has presented a prize of ~2.00 'p~r year five years to be awarded to the best registered nurse m trammg dunng the next five years, and his son, Col. Ingledew, has undertaken to present this prize each year. . ' The finances of the hospital continue sound, but donat~ons are commg in very slowly, and greater efforts will have to be made 111 the future to increase revenue.

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NURSING CORPS AND DIVISIONS

MembersMp:-I am pleased to be able to report that t}1e number of new Divisions formed during the year exceed~ those whIch h~ve been disbanded, and that there has been an increas~ ~n. the membershl,P of ~he existing Divisions. There are also one or two DIYIsIOns due for r~gIst~atlOn and it is hoped that they will soon be establIshed and workmg ill the comi ng year.

The new Units are mostly combined Ambulance and Nursing Cadet Divisions within the S.A.R. Command, where there has been a marked increase in the membership of both the Senior and Cadet Nursing Divisions. Public Duties:-The nation-wide Festival held to commemorate 50 years of Union, made he2.vy demands upon the services of the nursing personnel throughout the country. In the city of Bloemfontein, where the festivities reached a climax, St. John was asked to staff four First Aid Posts-two at the Show Ground and two at the Stadium-and also to take part in some of the parades and processions. A contingent of 16 nurses from Witwatersrand Divisions-Railway and City-went to the assistance of the Bloemfontein members. At the Show Ground and the Stadium there were immense crowds of people, including about 29,000 school children, many of whom succumbed to the effects of over excitement and fatigue. So great was the volume of work that the Posts had to be staffed day and night, and as many of the nurses had to combine this work with parades and processions where they had to appear in immaculately clean uniform, it proved to be a very strenuous time for them. They, of course, tackled their commitments with their customary good nature and efficiency. In Johannesburg, another key point in the festivities, the nurses were out on duty during the whole of March and April. There was a Festival Procession in which men, women and children took part, also the opening of the South African Olympics at the Wanderers Stadium where the attendance was approximately 39,000. There was also a carnival village at the Zoo Lake where the Mobile Unit was stationed for a week, in the vicinity of the children's playground. On the last night there were a number of serious casualties caused by members of the public approaching too near to a display of fireworks, and some of the nurses who were temporarily off-duty had to be recalled to help with the rush of casualties. The duties at the Union Exposition in Milner Park stretched from the 1st March to the 23rd April, due to the enlargement of the show for this festival year. There were thousands of workmen engaged in erecting new pavillions and in consequence the casualties were heavier than usual. In addition to the Festival duties the nurses gave valuable assistance to the Health Department in the polio immunisation campaign throughout the country, in the month of November, and they have carried out the usual routine Public Duties which have in no way diminished in number. Cadets:-The Nursing Cadets are making steady progress in their work and the number of Grand Prior Badges displayed on their uniform is becoming more noticeable . . The Inter-District Cadet Competitions were held at Priory Headquarters 111 Johannesburg. Teams were entered from the Cape of Good Hope, Natal and Witwatersrand. The visiting teams were all accommodated in the homes of St. John members and friends, and a week of entertainment was arranged for them prior to the competitions, which took place in the grounds of Priory Headquarters. The cadets proved themselves equal to the rather unusual test which they handled very well. The cup for the T~am Test was won by the Witwatersrand and Southern Transvaal team, wIth the team from the Cape of Good Hope in second place, while the cups for the Individual Tests were both won by Witwatersrand Nursing Cadets.

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Once again a cadet camp was held at Glencairn in the Cape. The numbers were smaller than last year as the District had sent two teams to the Inter-District Competitions in Johannesburg. In this camp the accent was on "Training," and the course covered most of the Preliminary First Aid Manual and parts of the Preliminary Home Nursing Manual; while 24 Cadets were afforded the opportunity of qualifying for Proficiency Badges in Road Safety, Kerb Drill, Signalling and Knowledge of the Order. There have been 25 Grand Prior Badges and 11 Special Service Shields awarded during the year under review. Non-Europeans:-This section of the work was gravely hampered by the State of Emergency following the disturbances and riots earlier in the year. Many of the locations and townships were closed to Europeans and in consequence the Officers were unable to carry out the training and supervision of the Divisions. Many members drifted away and are lost to us, but in some instances the more senior members kept the Divisions going in spite of the difficulties and dangers they must have experienced in leaving their homes after dark to attend the meetings. The members of the new Indian Nursing Division in Natal are doing splendid work in their own community. They helped in the polio immunisation campaign and they performed 250 Public Duties during the year. In the Cape some of the members are working in the surgeries which are attached to factories. They are gaining valuable experience and good reports are being received of their work. In all Districts the members are taking an increasing number of Public Duties and among their own people a great deal of unrecorded private work is being done. Ophthalmic Hospital:-In spite of the fact that all the Linen Guilds contributed on a very generous scale last year to the Special Appeal which was launched to equip the new ward at the Ophthalmic Hospital, many substantial gifts have been sent in during the year. A kind gesture on the part of the Pietermaritzburg Guild was to include presents for the nursing staff as well as for the patients in their Christmas parcel. Military Training:-There have not been any trainees at the Military Hospitals this year as both courses were cancelled; the first on account of the State of Emergency, and the second because of lack of applicants, although two members of St. John applied. Competitions:-The Final Inter-Provincial Competitions were held at the conclusion of the Ambulance Conference, and the results were as follows :-Hewat Shield: Durban Railway Nursing Division; M uriel Walton Cup: Rhodesia Railway Nursing Team; Florence Thompson Bowl: Mrs. B. Agate (Durban Railway Nursing Division). The Durban Railway Nursing Team must be congratulated fo r an outstanding achievement in winning every competition for which they entered. They are at present holding five Team Trophies and six IndIvidual Trophies, which it is thought must constitute a record. General:- I was overseas at the time of the Annual Ambulance Conference and was, therefore, unable to attend the meeting of the Senior Officers (Nursing) Advisory Committee. I should like to thank Mrs. Billington-Eales for taking the chair at the meeting, and for the very able way in which she handled it.

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It was with great regret that I received the resignation of Miss Reed, District Superintendent Nursing Divisions in the Cape of Good Hope. Miss Reed had the remarkable record of over 50 years' service with the Brigade. She joined the well-known Capetown Nursing Division which celebrated its jubilee in 1958, and she served through two world wars. As the Senior Officer (Nursing) in the Cape she identified herself with every aspect of Brigade work. She was one of the original members of the Senior Officers (Nursing) Advisory Committee and with her wide experience and sound judgment she made a valuable contribution to the deliberations of that committee. I personally shall miss her very much, but I am happy to know that in accepting the position of President of the Cape Nursing Divisions, she will retain her interest in the Brigade and will still be one of us. I f~el that I canno.t conclude my report without referring to the loss sustamed by all nursmg members of st. John throughout the world in the death of our Superintendent-in-Chief, the Countess Mountbatte~ of Burma. Although she had not visited this country in her official capacity, she was known to many of us who had occasion to be in London as she always made a point of seeing us, no matter how busy she might be with her own administrative commitments. Her life of service to our cause must always remain an example and an inspiration to all of us. I. should l~e to thank ~iss Potgieter, Assistant Superintendent-inChIef, for actmg for me dunng my absence and also the clerical staff at Priory for so kindly keeping me up to date on nursing matters while I was overseas. To all the nursing personnel who have worked so hard duri?g an exceptionally busy year, answering the extra demands for their serVIces. I offer my deep appreciation for having maintained that standard of efficiency which the general public have learned to associate with the name of St. John Ambulance. I. should like to thank you, Sir, for your continued help and advice dUrIng the past year.

MURIEL A. WALTON, Superintendent-in-Chief SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES 1. Number 0/ Classes held: First Aid. . . Home Nursing . Child Welfare . . Health and Hygiene. Others. . . . .

Adult

Prelim.

392 74 1 2 5

182 69 7 3

474 261

261

735 2. Ambulance Depots, First Aid Posts, First Aid Stations etc. Number established during year (16 temporary) .' .

85 23 108

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14 826

3 Medical Comforts Depots . Number of articles loaned 4. Transport: Number of Ambulances. Number of Mobile Units Number of Miles Covered. . Number of Patients transported 5. Number of cases treate4 . . 6 St. John Ambulance Brigade: Men. . Nurses . Cadets: Ambulance. Nursing. Number of Divisions

· · · ·

During 1960 7. Certificates Awarded: First Aid : Adult . Preliminary . Home Nursing: Adult. . Preliminary Health and Hygiene: Adu~t. . Prehmmary Sanitation . . Clean Food Handling Industrial Poisons Casualty Make-up . . .. : . First Aid in Emergency Chlldblfth Child Welfare . Occupational Therapy Demonstrators Lay Lecturers Lay Examiners Vouchers. Medallions Labels Pendants .

29 3 114,216 8,659* 169,215 4,481 1,759 1,514 2,210 490

Since formatio n of Centre

4,273 2,371 470 880 17 25

175,936 52,21 8 33,200 17,809 1,543 389 21 18 15

58 12

499 1,538 96 1,511 92

813 543 2,487 794

23,726 23,988 71,35 1 34,874

12,967

438,879

122 102

TOTAL

*Number of patients trans ported : Thl·S figure does not include Invalid Transport figures.

PRIORY IN NEW ZEALAND

NDING EVENTS for the year were the visit of the Lord

~~o:~Os~~~:~er and thi~::':tO~~1 ~~:~~;ia~~a\t~¥~~~~d~ :.;~';~~:~ ~~~:ni~~o~~~r~¥nn:~:'perative building owned by the main occu;::~~

~F~!~e:~:~~:~h~~~~I;;,~~~~~~tT~~ew;:r~~~~eIa~:~~~~ ~~~t~~b~'le ~~: William Appleton.

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living donors have contn u e

bet~~~u~~~~~t"rs~~a~Ut~~l~::t Lord Prior to honour New Zealand by :

. ·t· he saw eight of our ten Districts and the ImpressIVe mvestlt~r VlSI., serVIce con du cted by him in the Wellington Town Hall on 25th Septem er was a memorable occasion. . d d d the The normal work of the Association and Bnga e procee e - 6 . t·IOn ,s 111 ambulances and the Brigade's 20 travelled 1,153,05 A SSOCIa miles for 101 ,989 cases.

Association classes were as follows:First Aid . . . Preliminary First Aid Nursing (Initial) . . Nursing (Advanced). . Preliminary Home Nursing Hygiene . . . Industrial Hygiene . Preliminary Hygiene .

No. of classes

Persons instructed

249 263 76

Certificates issued

2,960 2,531 657 30 936 99 62 244

2,695 2,247 597 30 842 83 57 189

3 122 11

2 30

The work of our Field Officer in forestry and other isolated areas continues to prove most valuable-as a result of his classes 274 First Aid certificates were issued. Our Brigade year was notable for the introduction of the new cadet policy for earlier promotion of cadets to adult divisions, preferably twice a year so that the induction of cadets can be featured as an important occasion. Present strength is: Ambulance personnel, 2,626; nursing, 1,472; cadet ambulance, 1,821; and cadet nursing, 2,029. THE PRIORY IN CANADA REPORT OF THE CHANCELLOR THE PRIORY suffered a great loss during the year in the death of Mr. Charles A. Gray in August, two months after his retirement from the post of Chancellor which he had filled so ably in the fourteen years since 1946 when the status of the Order in Canada was raised from that of a Commandery to a Priory. The work of the Order was always of primary interest and importance to him ever since he was first invited to become a member of the Canadian Branch of the Association in about 1916, and there is no doubt that the very substantial development and progress of St. John affairs in Canada in these more than 40 years were the result of his unselfish and competent leadership. To the late Mr. Gray, the Order in Canada will forever be indebted for his tremendous contribution to the service of mankind. Earlier in the year the Priory had also been saddened by the sudden passing of the Countess Mountbatten of Burma, whom many Canadian St. John members had the privilege of meeting either in England or on her brief visits to this country when, despite a very full and strenuous programme, she had always included calls on units of the Brigade in her itinerary. Her example of public service was an inspiration to countless people and will long be remembered. In her memory, and because of her great and active interest in the nursing profession, it was decided that a fund would be established by the Priory to provide bursary assistance for nursi ng and thus lend encouragement to those studying in nursing fields. The response to the appeal for contributions to the "Countess Mountbatten Bursary Fund-Canada" was immediate and, as a result, it was found possible to make the first award this year, under which a student nurse, a former St. John Cadet, will receive much needed assistance in pursuing her studies in nursing during the ensuing three years. Because of the generally high standard of the qualifications of those applying, as well

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as the real need for financial assistance coul?led w~t~ admirab.le effort towards self-support, it was decided to make III addItIOn a specIal grant in 1960 to the two applicants who came closest to the one awar~ed the first bursary. Thus three student nurses have benefited from thIS fund during the first year of its establishment. Training:-For the seventh consecutive year, ~ur .t~aining actiyities in Canada showed an increase. A total of 115,751 llldividuals qualifi.ed for Certificates and higher awards as. a result of. successful completIOn of courses in First Aid, Home Nursmg. and ChIld Care (Adult and Preliminary) as indicated by the followlllg table:First Certificates:

First Aid: Adult. . Preliminary Home Nursing: Adult . Preliminary Child Care: Adult . Preliminary

61,012 22,979 5,152 2,095 38 265

91,541

Higher Awards:

Vouchers . Medallions Labels. Pendants .

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8,147 4,164 10,193 1,706

24,210

Competitions :-Competitions on a national basis again were not held in 1960. However, a total of 115 teams from coast-to-coast competed for the Provincial-Senior, Junior and Military-First Aid Trophies and individual prizes offered by Priory Headquarters. In addition, several of the Provincial Councils arranged for Home Nursing competitions for Provincial Trophies with worthwhile results. " Save-a-Life" Week:-The 1960 results of this special annual promotional effort, started in 1954 in an attempt to reduce the tragic yearly death toll caused by drownings, far exceeded those of any previous year. During "Save-a-Life" Week itself, which ran from 16th to 21st May, and the ensuing summer months more than 78,000 persons across the country learned the techniques of administering artificial respiration at special free two-hour classes held by st. John Ambulance instructors. This figure was more than double that of those who received similar training in the previous year. Investiture :-His Excellency The Prior graciously held an Investiture at Government House in Ottawa in October, at which a total of 92 members of the Order, including Her Excellency and the Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Manitoba, were invested with the insignia of their grades. Prior to this impressive ceremony, His Excellency formerly installed the Chancellor in accordance with the traditional order of procedure.

115,751

Appointments:-In June, one of the Priory Executive Officers, General

H. D. G. Crerar, C.H., C.B., D.S.O., C.D., of Ottawa, who for a number This represents an increase during the first year of the new decade of 13,397, or 13 %, over 1959. In ~act 1960 was.the second best year from the standpoint of persons trained III the long hIst~ry. of St. J<:hn Ambul~nce in Canada which began in 1884 when the AssocIatIOn held ItS first officially recorded class in First Aid in Montreal. Brigade:-The demand for. the servic~s of the Bri~ade continued unabated during the year and It was possIble to meet this demand on~y because of the splendid spirit animating our voluntary members III uniform. As of 31st December, the number of members on stren:gth totalled 9 102 and the number of Divisions-Ambulance, Nursmg, Crusader ~nd Cadet-totalled 385, or a net increase of ~47 and. 10 respectively over the previous year. Of the many p~blic dutIes carned out by Brigade members in 1960 the most outstandlllg was that perforill:ed by the members of the Amb~lance and Nursing Divisions of the Wmd~or Corps at the time of the gas explosion which shook the downtown sectIOn of the City of 'Yinds~r, Onta~i~, on 25th October, th.e second wors~ disaster in that CIty'S hIstory, kIllmg 10 pe~ple an~ sendmg 99 others t hospital. Within 20 minutes of the e~plosIOn, Bngade members had a First Aid post in operation at the SIte, and .soon after another two~ During the 69 hours of this emergency, approxImately 180 persons wer J treated for injuries by some 50 members on duty w~o served for ~ tota of more than 840 hours, a splendid example of serVIce performed III the highest traditions of the Brigade.

of years had given so generously of his time to the direction of the affairs of the Priory, found it necessary to resign. He was replaced by Mr. N. 1. M. MacLaren, M.C., of Toronto. Also in June, our Provincial President for Alberta, Asst. Comm. H. Darling (R.C.M.P. Ret'd.), resigned and was replaced by Mr. J. A. MacPhee as President-Commissioner; our Provincial Commissioner for British Columbia, Mr. J. J. Carson, relinquished the appointment and was replaced by Chief Const. G. J. Archer; our Provincial President for Manitoba, Mr. C. W. Edmonds, resigned and was replaced by Col. T. E. Holland, E.D., M.D.; our Provincial President for Quebec, Lt.-Col. K. M. Case, E.D. , resigned and was replaced by Col. J. Redmond Roche, O.B.E., E.D.; and our Provincial Commissioner for Saskatchewan, Brig. R. E. Doyle, C.D., relinquished the appointment and was replaced by Major C. S. T. Tubb, D.S.O., E.D. Earlier in the year, resulting from the retirement of Maj. Gen. K. A. Hunter, O.B.E., C.D., M.D. , from the Canadian Army (Regular), Surg. R/Adm. T. B. McLean, C.D., R.C.N., was appointed Chairman of the Dept. of National Defence St. John Special Centre. Repor.ts follow from our ten Provincial Councils and six Special Centres III Canada, whose combined activities made possible the splendid results attained during the year. JOHN H. MOLSON, Chancellor.

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ALBERTA

It is confidently expected that Alberta's Provincial Headquarters and Training Centre in Edmonton will be debt free by the close of the year 1961 , more than one year ahead of the time it was anticipated this encumbrance would disappear. Close co-operation by St. John workers in the United Community Fund of Edmonton Campaign forecasts favourable future relations with D.C.F. authorities.

1960 was marked by a high degree of co-operatior: betw~er: .establishment staff and voluntary workers in greatly expar:dmg actIvIties of .the Provincial Council. As the requirements of the publIc for St. John serv:ces became more complex and far-flung, plans had to b~ gradually reVIsed and strengthened to permit operatives to keep pace wIth the demands of a rapidly expanding province. Asst. Comm. H. Darling retired as President in June, having prev~ously relinquished the post of Commissioner, and was succeeded as Pr~sIdent Commissioner by Mr. J. Alex MacPhee .. Dr. A. L. Pee.rs retIred ~s Provincial Surgeon and Dr. T. R. HaIDllton was appomted to thIS important office. The Brigade, which is comprised of 118.Ambulance Members, 142 Nursing Members and 236 Cadets, gave efficIent and very co~~ndable service unsparingly during the year. One. ~e~ Ambulance ~IVISI?r: .was formed in 1960, while two Ambulance DIvIsIOns, two N~rsmg DivislOns and one Crusader Division were amalgamated and cor:tmued under the senior Division number. These mergers prod~ced ~ .h:gher sta~dard of proficiency amongst all ranks. One Cadet Nursmg DivislOn was dIsbanded during the year. 1960 was highlight.ed by .the visits of a number of distinguished members of ~he Orde~ l?cludmg Mr ..H. S'. Taylor-Y ~u~g, F.R.C.S., Assistant ChIef COIDIDlsslOner of the Bngade m Great .Bntam, who inspected the Edmonton and Calgary Division~. A}e~~ptl?~ :vas tendered in his honour by the Officer Commandmg K DlvislOn, R.C.M.P., Edmonton, which was attended by His Worship the M~yor of Edmonton, Alberta Ministers of the Crown, members of ~he DIplomatic Corps Sir Harold Mitchell, member of St. John CouncIl for Barbados, B.W.'!., and many prominent Alberta citizens. During the past year the fullest co-operation was r~ce~ved from t~e officers of the Provincial Emergency Measures organ.Is.atIOn and .t~elf personnel throughout the Province. T~e work. of ?r!?a~Ismg and traInmg classes in First Aid and Home Nursmg, which IS mtImately related to civil disaster as well as to military risk, has been ac~~lerated by. ~he functional activity of the Emergency Measures authontIes. The VIS!On of a future where st. John Ambulance training may be of great prac.tIcal use is now readily observed by a large segment of the general publIc. Visits to municipalities, commercial and industr~al organisatio,ns, and various citizens' organisations in the Province were lI~c~eas~~ consIderably in 1960. A total of 254 such visits were made to mumCIpalItI~s and 109 to service clubs, Home and School groups, etc. At these .rr~eetmgs, lectures were given on the history of the Order and the tr.a~mg and g~neral services provided by the St. John Ambulance AssociatlOn and BrIgade. On January 6th, 1960, fire gutted the buildin!S housing t~e Calgary Headquarters. The Civil Defence Director of the CIty and ~h~ CIty CounCIl immediately made available for the use of the AS?oCIatIOn the West Calgary Civil Defence Control Cent-:e, thus preventmg t~e catastrophe from paralysing our Calgary operatIOns for months. ThIS Cer:tre was used from January 1960 until October and it is difficult to conceIve what the disaster of fire would have meant to the work of St. John in Southern Alberta had not these valuable premises been made available.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

One of the outstanding events of the year in the Province was the completion of the Branch headquarters building in Victoria. Construction was started early in February and completed in September, with the official opening ceremony being conducted by His Honour, MajorGeneral George R. Pearkes, V.C. , P.C. , C.B., D.S.O. , M.C. , on December 3rd, very shortly after his appointment as Lieutenant-Governor of the Province. The establishment of several advisory boards carried out last year has been most effective in various fields of St. John activity and in advising the Provincial Executive on matters of policy. Particular mention should be made of the Medical Advisory Board and the Building Committee which were both extrenlely active. To encourage instructors to continue their assistance with the Provincial training programme, ten Instructor Conferences were held in different locations throughout the Province, all of which were well attended. Some of these conferences were held in conjunction with representatives of the Workmen's Compensation Board for British Columbia, and the close co-operation thus attained has been most gratifying. In addition, conferences have been held with the safety directors of many industrial associations in order to institute a programme of more intensified training of first aid within industrial plants throughout the Province, and indications are that these deliberations will achieve a considerable increase in the number of awards issued in the years to come. As a result of a concerte.d effort by the Provincial Staff to encourage more people to become qualified as instructors, an increase in the total active instructors for the Province was achieved during 1960. St. John awards earned in the Province during 1960 totalled 11 ,701 , as against 11 ,371 for 1959. In addition, 1,440 Industrial awards were issued in the year, whereas in 1959 the total was 1,270, indicative of the ~ood p~ogress being made in the Industrial First Aid training field which IS prOVIded by St. John to enable industry to meet the requirements of the Wor~me~'s Compensation Board regulations pertaining to firs t aid qualIfied mdividuals being on duty at various industries. A major change took place in the Brigade in the Province resulting fr?m th~ retirement of the Provincial Commissioner, Mr. J. J. Carson, WIth C~Ief Constable G. J. Archer taking over this post in June last. The Bngade continues to be active throughout the Province but still faces a major problem in recruiting if all demands made upon it are to be n:e~ Two of the major activities of the year were the Pacific National ExhlbitIOn, at which time 639 cases were treated. This figure was sljghtly lowe~ ~han the previous year because of smaller attendance due to weather condItIOns. Brigade members also served the "Grey Cup" Game and at the pre-game parades and other activities during that week . A lso and as Usual, all public fu nctions of any real size were serviced.

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PRIORIES AND COMMANDERIES

Considerable interest was shown du~ing 1960 in. the High~ay F~rst Aid Posts now being operated by St. John m the Pro~rnce and .dl~cus~IOns are being held with the British Columbia Autom?~lle ASSocl~ti~m l~ order that they might participate in this field of achv.Ity along s~ID1la~ lines as are now in effect in other Provinces. The discussl<:~ns are be.mg dIrected to achieve the establishment of more first aid posts rn .strategic areas and to bring the operation of t?e posts,. and the personnel m charge, under close supervision of the MedIcal AdvIsory Board .o~ St. John. . Once more Provincial First Aid CompehtIOns were ~eld m June, and winning tea~s from six different districts cO.IDpeted l?- one d~y at a central point for the Provincial Men's and L~dles' trophie.s .. Cons~d~rable increase in interest in this work was shown rn 1960, ~nd . It I.S antiCIpated that this will mean the establishment of a seventh dlstnct III order that more people may participate.

unable to have specialised help. An increase has been caused as with last year, due to the premiums for the Provincial hospital insurance plan having been abolished. The Hospital Experience programme for Nursing members has been going forward with all Divisions either having completed, started or planning to start this programme. This has helped tremendously with the invalid transport work as the nlembers feel more secure in carrying out this duty. A programme of training for ambulance members has now been completed and it is expected this programme will be carried out with the co-operation of New Brunswick hospitals in the coming year. Various public duties were carried out throughout the year including the operation of nine permanent First Aid posts which are staffed and maintained by Brigade personnel. Provincial Civil Defence authorities requested St. John Ambulance to assume responsibility for conducting the training and looking after supplies for a casualty simulation programme for the Province. This was accomplished by selecting two persons from the major communities in the Province, training them and providing them with casualty simulation kits, while an extra supply of material is kept on hand to replace expendable items. In lieu of the customary annual scheme in which Brigade members operate a twenty-five bed mobile emergency hospital, this year the Brigade in the Province co-operated with Canadian Army and Civil Defence authorities in one of the largest survival exercises ever conducted in this country, using a mobile port column. Casualties in various industrial plants in the City of St. John were rescued by Army personnel and taken to an Advance Treatment Centre where Brigade members were on duty. Much valuable experience was gained from participation in this large scale and realistic operation. A total of 41 teams throughout the System took part in the Company's annual competitions. It is of interest to note that there were 26 Tyro teams, an increase of two from the previous year. This shows a continu.ing and growing interest in first aid, and certainly helps to maintain a hIgh standard of efficiency. Several teams enter st. John Provincial competitions and made an excellent showing. The year 1960 was saddened by the loss through death of Mr. Armand Cote, System Supervisor of First Aid. Before joining the Company in 19~2, Mr. Cote already had many years of service with St. John, with the Bngade as well as with the Quebec Provincial Council since 1928. He had been in a great measure responsible for the reorganisation and remarkable development of the first aid programme within the C.P.R.

MANITOBA

Activities were well maintained in the Provin~e in 1960: The~e was. a slight increase in numbers trained in Home N~r~rng and F1Ist A~d, while several new branches were established an~ trarnrng. c?~enc.ed m .newly developed mining areas of Northern Mamto ba. ~rarnrng In FIrst AId and Home Nursing for Civil Defence increased durrng. t.he yea~ and a good start has been made in the training of Federal CIVIl ServIce employees under Civil Defence auspices. . ' The campaign for "Save-a-Life" Week, conducted durmg the spnng and summer months resulted in a r~cord n:umber of per.sons ~rarned. Training was particularly direct~d to rnstructIOn of pupIls m semor and junior High Schools of the Pr~vmce. . .. ' Highway First Aid Posts m Ma~Ito ba. were c~mtm~ed. m effectIve operation with two new Posts esta~lIshed. m outlymg dIstn~ts. . All calls on the Brigade for publIc duties were met effectively durmg the year. The voluntary work of the members .is a c~edit to St. .John, and the work of officers and instructors of ~he Bngade ill c?nductillg class.es has assisted greatly in bringing our serVIces to th~ atte?-tIOn of the public. This past year is the first full year of operat.lOn smce ~o~th-weste~ Ontario Area severed connection with the Mamtoba ProvillcIaI CouncIl after 25 years of pleasant associatio~, and it ~s ?ope~ that the. new arrangements have provided a more effective adIDllllstratlOn of thIS area to the mutual benefit of all. NEW BRUNSWICK

The highlight of the year was a treme~dous incr.ease in .training, amounting to 55.7 %. A signifi?ant p~rt of thIS was an .mcrease III HOll1e Nursing training ~ith more FIrst AId Classes taught m the more rural areas of the Provrnce. The invalid tranSDort programme remained as a very large part of the St. J ohn programm~ in New Brunswick and .although. all re~orts are not in for the year 1960, it would appear that Bnga~e vehIcl~s WIll be almos: hitting the one hundred thousand mile ma~k. ThIS long dIs.tance transpor programme fills a vital need in the Provrnce where medIcal cen.tre~ are t far apart and specialists father still. By providing this service to mdlgen persons assistance is given to a great many who heretofore have been

DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE CENTRE

I!i~st id Qualifications:- There has been a great increase in first aid t~a~~rng ~n the Department of National Defence as a result of the respon-

SIbIlIty gIven to the Army in survival operations. The Chief of the General St.aff recently wrote a letter to his Commanders stating: "I have noted WIth appr~ciation your achievements in first aid training during 1960. These achIevements are a source of satisfaction to the Army as a whole. They also serve as a public reminder of our efforts towards complete preparedness for any eventuality."

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PRIORIES AND COMMANDERIES

As a result of this increased emphasis on preparedness for war, or civil disasters, the number of qualifications in 1960 exceeded the total of the ten previous years. The following table indicates the 1960 First Aid training results:-

Ambulance C~uncils and Branches in localities where the Company does not ~ave suffiCIent employees to warrant having a class conducted b th' SpeCIal Centre. y IS

Royal Canadian Navy: Trained to Certificate level . Basic st. John First Aid Course

824 1,862

Royal Canadian Air Force: Certificates . . . . . Basic St. John First Aid Course

280 3,569

Canadian Army: Certificates Vouchers . Medallions Labels

2,686

3,849 12,398 365 104 68

ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE CENTRE A: c?mpilatio? of tl?is Sp~c~al CeI?-tr~'s records indicates the following sta~Is.tlcS on FIrst AId trammg withm the Force (including the two trammg centres) for the 1960 calendar year:Number of classes Certificates awarded Vouchers awarded Medallions a warded Labels awarded , Total awards

1959

1960

120 556 269 260 518

154 660 524 296 640

1,603

2,120

12,945 19,480

, ~his, represents an increase of 32 % over the previous year, a clear md.Ie~tlOn of the extent to which First Aid has become a part of the trall~mg

Competitions :-A Canada-wide competition in first aid was conducted for the selection of the best military teams in the Armed Forces. To conform with the system established by the Order of St. John, 10 provincial winning teams were first selected by competition by Command and Area Medical Officers from 55 teams. A second selection was made in Western and Eastern Commands to find the best team for the final competition for the National Military or "Mary Otter" Trophy. An officer selected by the Surgeon General, Canadian Forces, was then appointed by the Order to carry out the final examination. The Mary Otter Trophy was granted to an infantry team from "Ie 3eme bataillon. le Royal 22e Regiment" at Valcartier, Quebec. Activities with Association Centres and Divisions of the St. John Ambulance Brigade:-Throughout Canada, Senior Medic'al Staff Officers have co-operated with the local representatives of both the Association and St. John Brigade. This co-operation ranged from official activities with the Priory Council, Provincial organisations, local centres and with Divisions, and in many other instances, as lecturers and medical examiners. A renewed emphasis was developed towards an integration of the Voluntary Aid Detachments with the Medical Services (Regular and Reserve) of the Forces of the Crown. Negotiations have been initiated to establish the most practical approach at a co-operative effort of the medical and para-medical uniformed services in the problem of survival operations,

NORTHERN ELECTRIC CENTRE 1960 was one of the best years for this Centre since its inception in 1929 with increased interest in First Aid training being shown by employees in the Company's plants at Toronto and Belleville. During the year, a total of 531 employees qualified for First Aid awards, of whom 281 for first Certificates and 250 for Vouchers, Medallions and Labels. In addition to the above, a few more employees gained First Aid award through attendance at classes conducted by various St. John

prowamme for members of the Force. , Nme add~tlOnal members obtained their First Aid Instructor's CertIficates dunng the year. COMMANDERY IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA ~E

ARE DELIG~TED to learn that our Knight Commander Lt -Ge 1 SIr Charles GaI~dner, K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., K.B.E. , C.B.,' Go~ern~:r~f Western Australia" has had his term of office extended for a further two ~d ~ l~alf ~ears. HIS Excellency has spared no effort to further the work of ' e brl er Ill. 'Yeste~n Australia, which has advanced considerably under hIS a e admmlstratJOl1. The reports of the Commandery Commissioner and Director of Ambulan~e Cl:re appended he~ewith. !t will be observed that work has been mallltame~ m the ~eachmg of CIvil Defence measures and that the TranspOJ t SerVIce h~s mcreased the number of vehicles and carried out an ar uous yea~ :VIth the same high standard of efficiency S~me ad~ItIonal divisions have been added to the Brigade which has ' carned out ItS work with commendable zeal. HONOURS 1960 Her M' , aJ~sty t h e Q~ee:n has been graciously pleased to approve the P~ofotIOn III and admIssIOn to the Order to date 16th November 1960 ~nd ~e OffiScer~ (Br?ther) and one Officer (Sister). Nine Serving B;other~ wo ervmg SIsters have been admitted. INVESTITURE aO.n the 6th September, 1960, His Excellency the Governor accom~f ~~ed ~ydthe Hon. Lady Gairdner, invested Postulants with th~ insignia Hou e r er. The ceremony took place in the ballroom of Government se.

PRIORIES AND COMMANDERIES

REPORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERAL OBITUARY

We deeply regret the deaths of the following Membe~s of the Order during the year, all of whom have rendered valuable serVIce to the Order during a large portion of their lives:-Mr. John Patterson Myers, Commander St. John; Miss Illie K. Davey, Officer (Sister); and Mr. C. C. Peddie, Serving Brother. STRENGTH The present strength of the Order in the Commandery in Western Australia is 155. ASSOCIATION Although fewer classes were held during 1960 than in 1959 the numbers of candidates who attended courses of instruction and of certificates issued, showed a marked increase as is revealed by the following summary. 1959 figures are shown in brackets. Number of classes held First Aid Home Nursing. Number Instructed Number Examined . Number of CertificatesAdults Preliminary Vouchers Medallions . Labels Pendants

196 54

The Association extends its sincere thanks to all of these people and to the Committees of Sub-Centres, official and voluntary drivers of Country Ambulance and to the St. John Ambulance Brigade. BRIGADE Strength: Ambulance Nursing Combined Ambulance Nursing

(4,1 70) (5,007)

. 2,575 744 221 177 798 211

(1,722) (773) (2 16) (1 84) (821) (1 93)

Since classes commenced in 1891, 107,059 passes, comprising 85,997 in First Aid 21 022 in Home Nursing, and 40 in Hygiene, have been obtained. Civil Def~nce instruction was continued throughout the Metropolitan and Country districts in the form of lectures and the screening of films and as a result several districts have Civil Defence plans in hand. The ambulance service in Perth and suburbs attended 11,201 calls and transported 12,187 cases in 1960. Of these 1,181 ~ere traffic accide~ts, 462 accidents other than traffic and 10,224 were medIcal cases. In attendlllg these cases ambulances travelled 98,084 miles. The ambulance transport service throughout the State again has been extended so that service now is available from eight Perth and suburban depots and from 63 Country Sub-Centres. . The area serviced by the Association in Western Australia is apprOXImately 300,000 square miles and the number of ambulance vehicles this year has been increased to 98. Brigadier J. H. Stubbe, M.B., B.S., S.B.St.J., was re-elected President; and the Vice-President, Mr. T. Tetterington, C.St.J., Honorary General Secretary; Mr. J. A. Faulkner, O.St.J., and the Honorary Treasurer, Mr. A. B. Krug, K.St.J., were all re-elected. Members of the medical and nursing professions once again gave freely of their time in lecturing and examining classes. Brigade members rendered valuable assistance by instructing classes and many of those n~t already qualified attended the demonstrator's classes and gained thelr certificates.

Divisions

District StaffAmbulance Nursing Totals: Ambulance Nursing Cadet Ambulance Cadet Nursing

(302)

250 (255) (4) .5,035 .4,785

Cadet District StaffAmbulance Nursing Totals: Ambulance Nursing

41 14 14

Strength 861 272 156 67 15 5

1,032 344 17 17

353 416 6 4

359 420

Three new Divisions were formed during the year. Obituary:-I regret to report the death of District Officer Miss I. K. Davey, after 32 years valuable service in the Brigade. St. John's Day:-Once again a large number of the Brigade marched through Perth and proceded a capitular processjon of members of the Commandery Chapter into St. George's Cathedral. Members of the Brigade in uniform and members of the Commandery Chapter in Mantles also attended Mass in St. Mary's Cathedral. Special services were held in most towns throughout the state in which a centre of St. John operates. . Annual Inspection:-This year the Annual Inspection was carried out five centres. In addition to the usual ones in Perth and in Kalgoorlie Inspecting Officers visited Fremantle, Northam and Bunbury, and excellent parades were held at each centre.

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Competitions:-The Tymms Cup-Margaret River; Donaldson Shield (Cadet A!llbulance)-Osborne Park; Holland Shield (Cadet Nursing)MetropolItan (Ex S.D.A.); Pascoe Shield (Cadet Ambulance)- Osborne Park Cadets. THE COMMANDERY IN CENTRAL AFRICA EVENTS of great significance took place during the year, namely, the VISIt ?f Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, to perform the openIng ceremony of the great Kariba Dam, and less happily the influx of ref~gees from the Belgian Congo, and at both the Brigade played its not UUlmportant part.

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REPORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERAL

PRIORIES AND COMMANDERIES

Meetings of Commandery Council were held in Salisbury on 26th February and 29th July, and of Commandery Chapter on 25th March and 24th August, at each of which His Excellency the Knight Commander presided. Following the meeting in August the Knight Commander, His Excellency the Rt. Honourable Lord Dalhousie, G.B.E. , M.C. , K.St.l, held an Investiture of Members of the Order which was attended by some 200 guests. At this ceremony Brigadier M. O. Collins, C.B.E., who had been appointed Director of Ambulance and Commandery Commissioner in succession to Dr. S. G. H. Gasson, K.St.J., who had held the appointment since 1954, was invested with the insignia of Commander of the Order. Others invested included the Commandery Secretary, Capt. A. 1. Thompson, M.B.E. , who had been promoted to the grade of Commander, together with 21 other members of the Order who received the insignia of their grades. Many distinguished visitors from South Mrica and overseas called at Headquarters and this opportunity to exchange news and views was, as always, particularly welcome. It is with regret that Chapter has to report the death of the Honourable Mr. Justice A. G. C. Somerhough, O.B.E., C.St.J., Q.C. , which occurred suddenly on 2nd September. Mr. Somerhough had taken a most active interest in promoting the work of the Order in Northern Rhodesia.

During the summer the Chancellor of the Order, Sir Henry Pownall, visited Northern Ireland. The Commandery is most grateful to him for the time he devoted to our affairs and for his comprehensive and most useful report. The Order Ball was held in the Ulster Hall, Belfast, on 6th May and was again most successful. St. John's Day services were held in St. Anne's Cathedral, Belfast, and Edenberry Presbyterian Church, Portadown. All these events were honoured by the presence of His Excellency The Knight Commander. Offertories from the services were sent to the Ophthalmic Hospital in Jerusalem. The Commandery has taken a keen interest in the opening of the new hospital. Four meetings of Commandery Chapter and an Investiture were held at Government House and were presided over by His Excellency The Knight Commander. The Commandery are again indebted to Associated British Cinemas for the midnight matinee in November and for the foyer collections which the Brigade were permitted to take up in their cinemas. These two items are a most welcome and regular source of income during the year. Brigadier L. E. Macgregor who has been Secretary for the past thirteen years retired at the end of the year. His successor is Mr. J. E. C. LeVvisCros by.

THE ASSOCIATION

The year's work of the Association has been satisfactory without being spectacular. Although difficulties have arisen in arranging classes owing to a shortage of doctors in the Federation, yet despite this, the following classes were held:-

Rhodesia Centre Rhodesia Railways Centre Northern Rhodesia Centre Nyasaland Centre

Adult Classes 53 34 50 16

The following certificates were issued during the year:Rhodesia Centre 2,010 Rhodesia Railways Centre . 478 Northern Rhodesia Centre . 1,098 Nyasaland Centre 180 Total

3,766

THE COMMANDERY OF ARDS

1960 the Commandery suffered a great loss through the death of the Hospitaller and Almoner, Sir Dudley McCorkell, M.B.E., Kt.St. J., H.M.L. Sir Dudley had been a member of the Order since 1926 and the deep and active intere t he took in the Order and the Brigade will be greatly missed.

DURI G

REPORT OF THE CHAPTER-GENERAL

REPORT OF THE RECEIVER-GENERAL THE ACCOUNTS The Accounts present the financial position of the Grand Priory of the Order as at 30 September, 1960, together with statements of Income and Expenditure during the year ended on that date. COMPARISON OF RESULTS WITH ESTIMATES

The Estimates for the year under review provided for Ordinary Expenditure of £128,670, which was to have been met from Ordinary Income of £74,700, with the charge of the resulting net deficit of £53,970 against the grants from the Post-War Fund (General Allocation) in the case of the Foundations and the transfer to the General Fund of the estimated surplus of the Central Administration. The estimated and actual ordinary income and expenditure for the year is summarised below:

EXPENDITURE Central Administration . . St. John Ophthalmic Hospital . St. John Ambulance Association St. John Ambulance Brigade

Estimate Actual £ £ 33,960 37,955 25,870 30,885 ---

36,391 46,485 25,266 29,015

Actual More Less £ £ 2,431 8,530 604 1,870

--- --- --

128,670 137,157

10,96 1 2,474

--- --- --- -Net £8,487 INCOME

Central Administration . . St. John Ophthalmic Hospital . St. John Ambulance Association St. John Ambulance Brigade

38,307 2,500 21,039 12,854

33,409 2,788 19,502 10,917

-----74,700

66,616

-----NET ORDINARY EXPENDITURE .

4,898 288 1,537 1,937

---288 8,372

----

Net £8,084 £53,970 £70,541 £16,571

= = -- = The estimated and actual income and expenditure of the Post-War Fund (General Allocation) for the year is summarised below:

EXPENDITURE Block Grants to Foundations Other Expenditure

Estimate £

Actual £

50,000 56,205

50,000 48,331

Actual More Less £ £ 7,874

---106,205

98,331

Dividends and Interest NET CHARGE TO POST-WAR FUND (GENERAL ALLOCATION). .

7,874

----

INCOME

50,000

53,150

£56,205 £45,181

3,150 - £11,024

-- --

The Post-War Fund (Special Allocation) finances the Order's share of the ~ost of the welfare work in Service Hospitals undertaken by the ServIce Hospitals Welfare Department, Order of St. John and British Red

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Cross Society. The cost of this work is met from interest from and proceeds of sale of investments. There are set out below notes on certain items appearing in the Accounts. BALANCE SHEET 1.

Grand Priory Church R ebuilding Fund In July 1955 Chapter-General approved a loan from the Genera~ Fund of the difference between the sum available in the Fund and an estImated £80,000 required to complete the restorati.o!l scheme. Later, in February 1960, the loan was increased by an addItIonal £9,000. W~len the new financial reorganization was approved by Chapter-~e!leral III May. 1959 it was no longer necessary to keep the Church ~ebUIldlllg Fund so tI~htly segregated from the remainder of the Order s funds , ~nd accordmgly areater latitude for dealing with the matter became possIble. /::> Ways and means of dealing with the outstanding debt, which amounted to £25 ,068 on 30 September, 1960, are being studied. 2. N ew Ophthalmic Hospital and Research Fund , Capital expenditure at Jerusalem is represented by th~ further ex~en,dI ture of £127,248 incurred during the year on contractors charges, bUI1dmg materials and equipment. The balance of money due for the final completion of the Hospital is now relatively small. The grant of £50,000 from the Post-War Fun~ has alredy ~~en credited to the Hospital Fund and in the year under reVIew the remammg £50,000 out of the authorized loan of £100,000, has been transferred from the Post-War Fund. This loan is repayable in whole or in part from the proce~ds of the sale of the former hospital buildings in Jerusalem (Israel). ~~tIve steps have been taken and are continuing to be taken to sell these bUlldl11gs at a satisfactory price. 3. Investments No substantial change has been made in the composition of the Order's investments, apart from the realization of investments to ~he. value of approximately £117,000, which was needed to finance t~e bUll~mg . of the new Hospital, for part of the maintenance of the HospItal dunng ItS l~st year of working in Watson House and Strathearn House and for Service Hospitals Welfare expenditure.

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General The Income and Expenditure Accounts have been drawn up to give effect to the new financial arrangement whereby block grants are made to each of the three Foundations. In the case of the Hospital the grant was made in two sections : a fixed grant of £15 ,000 and the balance of the money needed was a direct charge on the ~o st~War Fund..T~is arrangement applied only to the last year of workmg In the old bUlldmg~. In the case of the Association and the Brigade block grants were delIberately augmented in order to initiate the new Headquarters' Funds and these two Funds are now shown for the first time in the Balance Sheet. 2. Stores Department As intimated in the Report last year the profit of the Stores Department i lower than for the previous year, which had been helped greatly ?y tl~e publication of the First Aid and Nursing Textbooks. The reductIOn IS

due largely to reduced turnover, the gross rate of profit received being only slightly lower. 3. St. John Ophthalmic Hospital, Jerusalem The cost of maintenance last year was augmented by a large number of special non-recurring items arising primarily from the pending transfer to the new hospital. 4. Interest on Investments: Post-War Fund (General Allocation) It is difficult to make a satisfactory comparison of the interest and dividends received on investments during the year under review compared with the previous year, owing largely to the sales of investments mentioned above. It is satisfactory to note, however, that every ordinary share investment held by the Order paid an increased dividend during the year, and that the excess of market value over cost of the Order's investments showed a further moderate increase over corresponding figures for the previous year. CONCLUDING COMMENTS The results for 1960 show net ordinary expenditure of £70,541, an increase of £24,821 over the figure for 1959. The following figures , which are adjusted by the elimination of certain non-recurring items, show the trend of income and expenditure:

Ordinary Expenditure Ordinary Income

1955

1956

£ 94,623 54,405

1957

£ 97,977 61,257

£ 108,783 64,312

112,746 63,882

133,72l 84,947

£ 136,117 66,616

£40,218 £36,720

£44,471

£48,864

£48,774

£69,501

1958 £

1959 £

1960

The substantial increase of over £20,000 in net ordinary expenditure is due in the main to two causes: first, the reduction in the profit from stores compared with the previous "bumper" year (when the new textbooks were first issued) and, second, the reduction in "other" interest on shortterm investments (held primarily for the building of the new Hospital and now realised). The year to 30 September, 1960, was the first year of operation of the new financial reorganization and no practical difficulties have been encountered. The new system by itself, however, does not automatically produce any economies and, with the tendency of salaries, wages and cost of,materials to rise, it is still difficult to prevent expenditure from rising. It IS nec~ssary to avoid any duplicated expenditure or any form of expenditUre whIch can be dispensed with without prejUdice to the service which the Order and its foundations provide. On the positive side, the financial rearrangement has done away with nearly all the .disabilities which were met with in past years in appealing for money. It IS hoped, therefore, that in future years the receipt of money through, subscriptions, donations and legacies to the Order and to the foundatIOns will show a rising trend. LEWIS G. WHYTE, 15 March, 1961

Receiver-General

The GRAND PRIORY in the BRITISH REALM of the MOST VENERABLE ORDER of the HOSPITAL of ST. JOHN of JERUSALEM

ACCOUNTS 30 September, 1960

BALANCE SHEET 30 SEPTEMBER, 1960

FUNDS

NET ASSETS DERNED FROM FUNDS 1959

1959

£ £

GENERAL FUNDas at 30 September, 1959 Add: . Legacies . . . . . , Net profit on sale of investments .

254,679 5,470 8,386 268,535

Less: Net cost of Central Administration year to date . . . . . . . Building lease negotiations (site at St. John's Gate) Grant in aid-Clergy overseas Loan to Grand Priory Church Rebuilding Fund (see Note 3) . St George's Cathedral, Jerusalemgrant

298,064

OPERTIES

51,449 25,449

26,000

7,266

(at cost less amounts written

) 8,173 35,318 (Net loss) General FundFreehold Property at and adjacent to 270,919 St. John's Gate Less: written off to date

2,982 1,423 200

16,040

8,015

200

GRAND PRIORY CHURCH REBUILDING FUNDas at 30 September, 1959 . Excess provision for capital expenditure

Add: Subscriptions and Donations Legacy . . . . . . . . . Loan from General Fund (see Note 3) Less: Furnishings and Equipment Architect's fees and expenses Interest Sundry expenses

12,620

16,240

255,915

254,679

57,238

44,426 327

57,238

44,099

2,260 100 8,015

2,305 50 16,040

67,613

62,494

£ 767 140 847 22 1,776 65,837

OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL ENDOWMENT FUNDas at 30 September, 1959 Add: Donation Legacy

57,238

Freehold site of Guard House and Cloister Muristan Property, Jerusalem (Jordan) Less: written off to date

Rights in Kolossi Castle, Cyprus .

Priory Church Rebuilding FundFreehold Property: Guard House and Cloister and Church Restoration

Hospital Endowment Fund5,256 Freehold Property: Jerusalem (Israel) Less: written off to date 69,727

70,077

3,698 3,648

3,698 3,648 50 34

50 34

33,350

66,850

66,128

39,108 4,985

34,123

1,583 15,499

1,583 13,834

100 70,177

NEW OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH FUNDas at 30 September, 1959 . Add: Subscriptions and Donations . . ..... . Interest . Post-War Fund (General Allocation), Loan from (see Note 3)

70,077

thearn House and Watson House Jerusalem (Jordan) . . . . : Freehold House: Ramallah (Jordan) .

311,032 33,973 2,234

51,205

49,540

301,506

174,258

452,911

323,276

50,000 397,239

Less : Achitect's fees and expenses Net Expenditure (Jordan) .

20,204 5,558

forward.

25,762

t J Land, Buildings and Equip-

, erusalem (Jordan) . 397,239

391,929

381,994

325,283

forward.

Grant to Institute of Ophthalmology (London) . Sundry Expenses

25,762

397,239

391,929

381,994

325,283

forward.

14,251

AllocationProperty: John Ambulance Brigade Camp, BexhilJ, Sussex

4,324 30,086 367,153

OPHTHA LMlC HOSPITAL LINE GUILDas at 30 September, 1959 . Add: Subscriptions and Donations Interest Less: Expenditure.

311,032

754

681

1,528 44

407 20

2,326

1,108

899

ST. JOHN AMBULA CE ASSOCIATIO HEADQUARTERS FUNDSurplus Revenue, year to 30 September, 1960 . 5,236 Legacies 2,741 Interest. 42 ST JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS FUNDSurplus Revenue, year to 30 September, 1960 . Legacies Interest. KING GEORGE VI LEADERSHIP TRAI ING MEMORIALGrant (long term) . Grants (short term)as at 30 September, 1959 1,071 Add: Final Grant 4,500 Donation. 30 Interest 481

J,427

354

452,911

10,660

Properties: venor Crescent, S.W.I. . written off to date

£ 17,640 8,820

Grosvenor Crescent, S.W.l : written off to date

41,847 5,401

. written off to date

22,169 920

£ 17,640 8,232 9,408

8,820

754

8,019

323,276

41,847 4,794 37,053

36,446

22,169 552 21,617

21,249

5,902 3,277 37

77,175

78,738

530,086

402,014

1,446,553

1,553,304

9,216 10,000

10,000

attached Value: 1960-£1,554,268 1959-£1,616,249)

6,082

Less: Expenditure

1,439 4,643

ST. JOHN AMBULA C£ BRIGADE BE EVOLE IT Fu mas at 30 September, 1959 Add: Interest Less: Grants

POST-WAR FUND(Funds allocated by Joint War Organisation)GE ERAL ALLOCATIOI OF £2,094,000 as at 30 September, 1959 Add: Profit on sale of investments War Organisation Liquidation Account- sum allocated therefrom

14,643

1,071 11,071

7,739

7,596

268

264

8,007

7,860

100

121 7,907

7,739

800,294

712,590

1,008,658

1,025,441

4,305

52,178

1,012,963

45,181

. Repayable during year . Loans remitted

27,118

40,694

6,200

3,000

33,318

43,694 9,076 7,500

8,614 16,576

8,614 24,704

27,118

36,379 4,081 1,750

33,369 2,272 704

42,210

36,345

114,290

132,548 40,000 6,266

4,000 1,081,619

Less: Excess of Expenditure over Income for the year 45,181 forward

Advanced during year

35,143 1,012,963

--- . 800,294

---

712,590 1,081,619

191,643

2,001,343

1 9R2 410

215,159

forward. New Ophthalmic Hospital and Research Fund, Loan to (see Note 3) .

45,181

1,012,963

191,643

forward .

800,294

2,001,343

1,982,436

215,159 52,577 2,986

74,342

50,000 95,181

SPECIAL ALLOCATION of £840,000 for Welfare Work in Service Hospitalsas at 30 September, 1959 . 389,467 Less: Excess of Expenditure over Income for the year 20,872

Less: Loss on sale of investment .

74,342

55,563

117,301

159,596

917,782

31,317

34,275 83,026

128,279

£2,084,369

£2,110,715

368,595 2,302 366,293 1,284,075

1,398,125

This Balance Sheet and the annexed Income and Expenditure Accounts present the./inancial position and transactions of the Headquarters both of the Order and of its Foundations. They do not incorporate the assets, liabilities and transactions of the local Units of the Order and of its Foundations, the Accounts of which are maintained and audited locally under Regulations authorized by the Order. III addition to the properties included in this Balance Sheet certain other properties have been vested in the Order either as part of its corporate property or upon Trusts in connection with the St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade. These properties are only realizable with the consent of the Charity Commissioners or the Trustees or local Committees of Management. On 30 September, 1960, the Grand Priory Church Rebuilding Fund was indebted to the General Fund in the sum of £24,055 (1959: £16,040) and the New Ophthalmic Hospital and Research Fund was indebted to the Post- War Fund (General Allocation) in the sum of £100,000 (1959: £50,000).

LEWIS G. WHYTE, Receiver-General D. B. R. SWINSTEAD, Treasurer and Accountant

£2,084,369 £2,lJO,715

J:Iaving examined the above Balance Sheet and annexed Income and Expenditure Aceo:. ~Oks . and y ouchers of the Grand Priory in the British Realm of the Most Venerable Order o~ the Hospltal St. Jo~ ?f Jerusalem and with the returns received from Jerusalem, we report th::eoF lf1.ed In the Notes on the Balance Sheet, the said Balance Sheet and In.come and ExpendIture Accounts, III our opmlOn, and according to the best of our information show a true and fair ~~ affalrs of the Order as at 30 September, 1960, and of its income and expendIture for the year ended on that date. ' PRICE WATERHOUSE & Co., 3, Frederick's Place, Chartered Accountants Old Jewry, E .C.2. 17th April, 1961.

CENTRAL ADMl1'USTRATION INCOME

Founda tion Dues . Annual Oblations . Commuted Oblations

6,213

5,663

11 ,592 177 11,769 3,002

Less: ceded to Special Funds (net) . Investment Underwriting- profit. Rents, less outgoings . . . Subscriptions and Donations . Library and Museum : Donations

8,767 373 122 1,053 5

13,927

16,533

22,221

5~i

1,954 1

53,447

£ 13,434 376 2,253 443 630 384 913 868 99 76 219

. Pensions and Lunch Vouchers nes, ional Jnsurance .. : . . . rannuation contnbutlOns t Rates and Insurance . ~_amount written off .' . 11,318 fng Heating and Cleanmg . 7,310atrs ~nd Main tena nce - - age and Telephone 18,628 ling and StatIOnery 4,701 elling expenses rtaining expenses o~n's Day. stltu res . loft heOrder ia als and Vellum Votes er Standard and F lags ee Equipment . , 65,725 lestead Chu rch expenses eilors' charges Hospital-Opening expenses ties ler History . . . . . . . [od Priory Church Rededication Service ldry expenses

33,752 8,438 8,438 16,876 16,876

COST, transferred to General Fund .

33,409 2,982

5,552 96 760 873 135 J,710 762 787 1,404 1,809 328 804 288 469 844 1,347 178 195 140 135 1,040

5,154 93 71 7 878 135 1,687

582

310 100 514 730

20,23 8

19,734 4,397

103 566 222 135 357 336 289 55 315 81 21 132 7,672

7,009 - -

2,044

2,347

Sales and Cost of Production Advertising

70,005

£ and other costs Lunch Vouchers . and Superannuation .

3,535 1,241 140 413 81 5,410

Pos'ter; and L~afl~ts : and equipment . Telephone . . . . Stationery expenses expenses expenses .

3,366 1,474 146 166 172 241 162 405 144 106 338 18 1 107

1,318 143

180 132 159 376 136 129

150

3,642

Lu~ch' Vo'uchers . : : : : : : : Insurance and Superannuation contributions Insllrance Heating and 'Cle'an~g and Maintenance Alarm expense~ : .

266 1,290 164 265 376 226 46 162

transferred to Post-War Fund

195 163 153 3,234 - 1,184 153 265 384

2,795

£36391 £70

740 729 1,164 2,296 530 753 337 339 663 1,550 60 17 169 69

4 ,930 103 532 227 135 303 361 260 57 315 170 118 161

and Lunch Vouchers I Insurance tion contributions and Insurance ount written off and Cleaning Telephone Stationery

19,695

Less: Share of Profit allocated to Income and Expenditure Accounts : St. John Ambulance Association St. John Ambulance Brigade

ERY-

1,499 4,387 327

Interest on Investments Other Interest

STORES D EPARTMENTGross Profi t . Deduct : Salaries and Lunch Vouchers National Insurance . . . Superannuation contributions Rates and Insurance. . . . Lighting, Heating and Cleaning . Repairs and Maintenance Postage and Telephone Printing and Stationery Office Equipment . . Stock Removal expenses Sundry expenses

1959

36,391

60 38 128 2,212 - 34,536 35,469

INCOME

ST. JOHN OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL, JERUSALEM 1959 EXPENDITURE

HOSPITALSubscriptions and Donations Interest

GRANT from Post-War Fund

2,105 683

1,934 717

2,788

2,651

]5,000 17,788

BALA CE, transferred from Post-War Fund

28,697

2,651 46,339

HOSPITALSalaries and Pension National Insurance . . . Superannuation contributions. . Nurses' Uniforms and Allowances Food and Housekeeping Drugs . Equipment . Freight . Linen Room. Light and Water . . . Repairs and Maintenance . Travelling expenses Car expenses . . . Postage and Telephone. . . . Printing, Stationery and Office Equipment . . . Furniture and Fittings. Rent .. Motor Car . . . . . . . St. George's Cathedral, Jerusalem -grant . Sundry expenses

22,938 29 1,527 85 4,311 1,352 1,689 723

315 593 475 1,775 861 327 508 2,181 300

2,092 450

238 506

1,261

1,058

761

41,047

44,323

('j

£ 1,490

5, 145 In t.e r-c s t

4,027

1,968 6,418 886 295 658 737

200

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21,965 61 992 165

643

£ 1,579 34 160 45 99 444 399 2,149 236

LONDON OFFICESalaries and Lunch Vouchers National Insurance . . Superannuation contributions Rates and Insurance . . . Lighting, Heating and Cleaning Postage and Telephone. . . Printing and Stationery Travelling expenses Sundry expenses

1959 £

32 148 45 83 353 242 2,588 154 5,135 - 468

293

(Net 1., -

1959

Charges to Centres and Detached Classes for instruction and examinations Less: Lecturers' and Examiners' fees and expenses.

Awards (net) Subscriptions and Donations

Stores Department, share of profit

GRANT from Post-War Fund NET COST, transferred to Post-War Fund

18,132 9,773 8,359 1,904 801

7,676 2,340

1,117

11,064 8,438

11,133

19,502 11,000

11,133

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1959

EXP ENDITURE

17,174 9,498

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Salaries and Lunch Vouchers National Insurance Superannuation contributions Rent, Rates and Insurance Lease-amount written off . Lighting, Heating and Cleaning. Postage and Telephone Printing and Stationery Travelling expenses Entertaining expenses. Office Equipment Sundry expenses

12,971

423 955 447

270 615 ],698 2,559 121 198 256 369

£ 11,986

439 887 439 270

723 1,652 3,015

131 195 461 350

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20,548

Competitions (net) Grants to County Film-"The Long Wait" .

20,882 1,34 1 84 2,959 25,266 5,236

23,945

BALA CE, transferred to Headquarters Fund

12,812

£30,502 £23,945

1,581 358 1,458

£30,502 £23,945

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COME

1959 £ 349 1,440 1,955

Subscriptions and Donations Ministry of Education grant ational Hospital Service Reserve grant

£ 451 1,520 508 2,479 8,438

3,744

Stores Department, share of profit

LO,917 24,000

3,744

GRA T from Post-War Fund ET COST, transferred to Post-War Fund

22,038

1959 £ 12,021 389 830 875 588 1,122 619 1,025 1,862 1,393 11 261 118

EXPENDITURE £ 13,505 386 823 929 588 1,072 51 1,044 1,841 2,166 61 298 133 580 740

Salaries and Lunch Vouchers National Insurance Superannuation contributions Rent, Rates and Insurance Lease- amount written off Lighting, Heating and Cleaning . Repairs and Maintenance Postage and TeJephone Printing and Stationery Travelling expenses Entertaining expenses Conference and Meetings. Awards Car (less value replaced car) Sundry expenses Competitions (net) St. John House Bristol, S.J.A.B.- grant Bexhill Camp, Deficit-Season 1960

570

24,217 1,156 2,054

21,684 1,057 3,401 100

27,427 1,588

26,242 460 (Surplus)

29,015 5,902

BALANCE, transferred to Headquarters Fund £34,917 £25,782

25,782

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1959

INCOME

Dividends and Interest on Investments.

Tnterest on Loans . Donation

NET EXPE DITURE transferred to Balance Sheet

£ 52,388

762

57,258 889 5

53,150

58,152

45,181

22,961

EXPENDITURE

GRANTS (I 959-Net Cost) St. John Ophthalmic Hospital, Jerusalem St. John Ambulance Association. . . . . . St. John Ambulance Brigade

1959 £

15,000

46,339

11,000 24,000

12,812 22,038

50,000

81,189

£ ~

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Central Administrationsurplus income .

35,469

45,720

trl

50,000

trl

9,250 9,000 2,000 1,000 700 350

12,394

48,331 £98,331 £81,113

trl

OTHER EXPENDITUREGrants: St. John Ophthalmic Hospital, Jerusalem (balance) . 28,697 3,500 Priory for Wales Priory in New Zealand Priory of Scotland St. John Ophthalmic Foundation, Johannesburg St. John Councils200 Secretarial services . 40 Textbooks Ambulance (Bermuda) Grenada Headquarters, 300 S.J.A.B .. 600 St. John Refugee project. Overseas Headquarters' Officers13,794 ReliefCaribbean and Mauritius 767 Hurricanes Malaya Teams Development 141 V.A.D . Section 292

113 241 70 275 35,393 - -

£98,331 £81,113

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POST -WAR FUND SPECIAL ALLOCATION INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 1960

Interest on Investments

£ 21,286

1959 £ 20,135

NET EXPENDITURE transferred to Balance Sheet

20,872

24,354

INCOME

EXPENDITURE £ 42,158

Welfare Work in Service Hospitals .

£42,158 £44,489

1959 £ 44,489

£42,158 £44,489

SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS TOTAL

30 SEPTEMBER, 1960 POST-W AR FUND

GENERAL FUND /- - -

QUOTED INVESTMENTS BRITISH GOVERNMENT STOCKS DOMINION AND COLONIAL GOVERNMENT STOCKS BRITISH CORPORATfON STOCKS DEBENTURE STOCKS PREFERENCE STOCKS AND SHARES ORDINARY STOCKS AND SHARES .

UNQUOTED INVESTMENT BRITISH CORPORATION STOCK .

30 SEPTEMBER, 1959

Cost £

Market Value £

Cost £

Market Value £

GENERAL ALLOCATIO Market Cost Value £ £

122,998

123,625

19,814 77,907 500,588 174,016 351,230

18,150 75,000 471,232 166,448 499,813

27,134 55,302 130,976

24,102 51,613 186,592

344,083 118,714 220,254

327,255 114,835 313,22 1

1,246,553

1,354,268

213,412

262,307

781,453

200,000

25,000

1,446,553

1,554,268

238,412

] ,553,304

1,616,249

229,999

98,402

100,000

SPECIAL ALLOCATION Market Cost Value £ £ 24,596

23,625

19,814 77,907 ]29,371

18,150 75,000 119,875

855,31 I

251,688

236,650

80,000

95,000

287,307

861,453

935,311

346,688

331,650

249,344

967,830

1,009,355

355,475

357,550

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Reports of the Hospital Sub-Committees

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1bospi t a lle r EXTRACT FROM THE RULE AND CUSTOM OF RAYMOND DU PUY GRAND MASTER OF THE KNIGHTS HOSPITALLER OF THE ORDER OF ST. JOHN (1120-1160)

BRIGADIER SIR STEWART DUKE-ELDER, G.C.v.O., PH.D., D.se., LL.D., M.D., F.R.C.S., F.A.C.S., F.R.A.C.S., F.R.S. IDcput)? lIJospitaller

AIR COMMODORE T. KEITH LYLE, C.B .E., M.D., F.R.C.S. That the Knights who should make their profession in it should adorn their Knighthood with a true Charity, the mother and solid foundation of all virtues, with hospital service, and a sincere attachment to the Faith, and being employed in these various functions, should only seek to distinguish themselves by a course of virtue. Soldiers of Jesus Christ are designed only to fight for His Glory, to maintain His worship, to love, reverence and preserve justice, to favour, support and defend such as are oppressed, without neglecting the duties 0/ holy hospital service.

1boll. Ureasurer .

LEWIS G. WHYTE, ESQ. /members.

C. T. EVANS, ESQ., C.M.G., Secretary-General (ex-officio) THE LADY WEBB-JOHNSON LEWIS G. WHYTE, ESQ. , Receiver-General THE RT. HON. LORD BOSSOM , LL.D., J.P. , F.R.l.B .A . LIEUT.-COLONEL W. R . HORNBY STEER, D.L. SIR HUGH Dow, G.C.I.E., K.C.S.I. SIR HARRY SINDERSON, PASHA, K.B.E., C.M.G., M.V.O., F.R.C.P.(E.) FRANK W. LAW, ESQ., M.D., F.R.C.S. SIR PHILIP SOUTHWELL, C.B.E., M.C. PROFESSOR N. ASHTON, M.R.C.P., D.SC. THE HON. M. R. BRIDGEMAN, C.B.E. LIEUT.-COLONEL J. W. CHITIY, M.B.E. DR. G. L. C. COLENSO-JONES, B.SC., M.R.C.S. , L.R.C.P. J. E. COOMBER, ESQ., M.A., LL.B. THE RT. HON. LORD EVANS, G.C.V.O., M.D., F.R.C.P. SIR ARTHUR PORRITT, K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., C.B.E. , F.R.C.S. DR. R . H. SCOTT, M.R.C.S., L.R.C. P. J. H . DOGGART, ESQ., M.A. , M.D., F.R.C.S. S. J. H. MILLER, ESQ. , M.D., F.R.C.S.

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MAJOR J. F. C. UNDERHILL, T.D . 'll\1larben .

A. J. BOASE, ESQ., O.B.E., F.R.C.S ., L.R.C.P., 0.0 M.S $ub::'ll\1larben alit> Surgeon to tbe lIJospital.

KHALIL M. BUDEIRI, O.B.E., M.D.(GEN.), D.O.M.S. /matron.

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Report of the Hospitaller and Hospital Committee for 1960 including the REPORT OF THE HOSPITAL SUB-COMMITTEE

1bospitaller JOHN

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1bospitaller J. N. B.

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BRIGADIER SIR KENNETH FRASER, C.B.E. , E .D.

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<tommanDerp in acntral Bfrica 'lbospitaller anb Elmoner EDWARD MIL S BAINBRIDGE WEST, ESQ., O.B .E.

The Hospitaller and the Committee of the Ophthalmic Hospital have the honour to submit their sixty-ninth report for the information of H.R.H. The Grand Prior and the Chapter-General. THE OPENING OF THE NEW HOSPITAL

The year 1960 saw the fulfilment of one of the most important projects of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. The completion of the new Ophthalmic Hospital marked the culmination of years of planning and endeavour, although it must be said that many of us left the Old City with regret. Readers of this Annual Report will remember that it is now some years since the idea of building not only a new hospital, but a Research Institute and Training School for nurses was conceived. Chapter-General's approval of the scheme, the setting up of a Working Committee in London to supervise financial arrangements and general planning, the various visits of the Hospitaller and Secretary to the Middle East and the Persian Gulf to discuss the advisability of such a scheme, and eventually the finding and purchase of a suitable site were some of the many steppingstones that had to be negotiated. The enthusiasm of H.M. King Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and his Government, the encouragement and advice given by the British representatives in the Middle East, the financial assistance of the Oil Companies in this part of the world and the Sheikdoms of the Persian Gulf and of other well-wishers, both individuals and organisations at home and abroad, made it possible to recommend to Chapter-General that a project of this magnitude could be undertaken. The architect, Mr. J. E. Simpson, A.R.I.B.A., was appointed, Who worked with a Planning Committee in London consisting of several well-known architects and ophthalmic surgeons. In 1955 the Research Labor~tory was opened; in 1958 the Warden's House and the Matron ~d Slsters' Home; and, as was reported by the Committee in 1959, in ovember, 1958, Sir Alfred (now Lord) Bossom, together with H.E. the Governor of Jerusalem, turned over the first shovelful of earth in the construction of the foundations of the main hospital buildings. Again,

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in March 1959, it was recorded that the Chancellor, the Hospitaller and a number of members of the Order travelled from London to Jerusalem to lay the corner-stones of the new Hospital building. Exactly nineteen months later the hospital was ready for the opening ceremony which took place on October lIth, 1960. . H.M. King Hussein had graciously consented to open the hospItal, and H.R.H. The Grand Prior was invited by him to be his guest at the opening ceremony. Unfortunately the King had suddenly to go to New York to address the United Nations Assembly and in consequence H .R.H. The Duke of Gloucester postponed his visit to Jordan only a few weeks before the opening date. The Lord Prior, who ~as in New Zealand .a~ the time, agreed to represent H.R.H. The Grand Pnor, and H.E. the Mmister of Health and Acting Foreign Minister, Dr. Jamil Tutunji, represented the King. The change in plan called for some rapid reorganisation but the enthusiasm and support given to the Order's project by its members is illustrated by the fact that none of the 135 persons from the United Kingdom and the Priories overseas who were to have attended the opening ceremony, cancelled their arrangements. The warm interest shown by the Government of Jordan, the Army, the Municipality of Jerusalem and the inhabitants of Jordan can best be judged from the fact that the attendance at the opening ceremony was in the neighbourhood of 2,000. . . . It would be well to mention here that the Jordan Army mamtamed Its full co-operation in the transportation of all our building materials and equipment from Akaba to Amman up to the last moment before the opening; moreover, they undertook the catering for the gar~en party which followed the opening ceremony and also added to the gaIety of the proceedings by providing their colourful military band. . In March 1960 details were announced to members of the Order III the United Kingdom' as well as to the Priories and Commanderies within the Commonwealth of the arrangements for the opening ceremony and several sight-seeing tours which were suggested to Italy, Greece, the Lebanon, as well as in Jerusalem and elsewhere in Jordan. The party from the United Kingdom departed from London in three groups on two days, all timed to arrive at Jerusalem on the morning of the 10th October; and it was particularly pleasant to welcome also members of the Order from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Northern Ireland and Eire. On the morning of October 11th the whole of Arab Jerusalem was .ell fete. The recreation ground opposite the hospital was laid out wIth bunting and tents erected by the Jordan Army for a garden party. The road outside the hospital building and the near-by Ambassador Hotel were decorated with flags and pennants, and from the tower of the hospital itself flew the flags of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and of the Order as well as the standard of the Lord Prior. A delightful luncheon given by the Mayor and Municipal Council enabled visiting members of the Order to meet many distinguished members of the Government and the civil and religious communities; here the Mayor officially welcomed H.E. the Minister of Health and the Lord Prior and presented the latter with a symbolic olive-wood key of the City of Jerusalem, a gift to H .R:H. the Grand Prior. The opening ceremony commenced with the inspect~on of a Guard of Honour of the Jordanian Army who lined the road leadtng to the Ho pital, the Army in their picturesque kaffiyehs and the me mber~

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of Chapter-General in the full regalia of the Order. In glorious summer weather the guests witnessed the official opening of the door of the hospital by a golden key handed to Dr. Tutunji by the Lord Prior. Thereafter an official tour of the hospital was made, and then in a simple ceremony in the cloisters, formal opening speeches were delivered by the Minister of Health, the Lord Prior and the Hospitaller. This was followed by a garden party. October 12th was a no less strenuous day. His Grace the Archbishop in Jerusalem and Metropolitan, the Most Rev. A. C. MacInnes, conducted a beautiful Thanksgiving Service in St. George's Cathedral which was attended by many prominent residents of Jerusalem, by Government and Army personalities and representatives of the religious communities; it is not without interest that at it no less than 15 different denominations were represented. One of the most moving features of the service was the choir which consisted of blind persons whose welfare is now cared for in our hospital. At the service the Lord Prior presented to the Archbishop on behalf of H.R.H. the Grand Prior a leather-bound altar-book bearing the Order's badge. Following the Thanksgiving Service the Lord Prior, on behalf of H.R.H. The Grand Prior, held in the cloisters of the hospital an Investiture and Reception of Knights as well as an Investiture of the other grades of the Order. The Bailiffs Grand Cross received and invested with their insignia on this occasion were the Hospitaller and the Registrar, Sir Harry Luke, who for many years had been a member of the Hospital COImnittee. Following the Investiture, the Order entertained at a fork-luncheon all the recipients, their guests and members of the Government, Municipality, Army, Police and Public Services of Jerusalem. In connection with these days of ceremonial the Committee received much help, gratuitously and enthusiastically given by a multitude of people. It would be graceless not to mention particularly the Mayor and Municipal Council for their abundant hospitality, and the many individual families who entertained members of the Order whilst in Jerusalem. T?e Committee would particularly like to record its deep appreciation to SIr Charles Johnston, the British Ambassador at the time, who constantly made himself available for consultation while arrangements were being made and changed. Both he and Lady Johnston were more than hospitable to many members of the Order who visited Jordan in connection with the openin~ of the new hospital. The Committee would like to send their very best wIshes to them both in Sir Charles Johnston's new appointment in Aden ..~he Committee would also like to express their deep gratitude to th.e Bntlsh Consul-General, Mr. J. M. Walsh, C.M.G. , O.B.E., and his wife, a~d to ~he two British Consuls, Mr. R. Brash and Mr. M. Young, for then advIce and help in the preliminary planning and organisation f~r the opening of the Hospital. Our contractor, Mr. Arnin Shahin, and hIS family are also to be thanked for the luncheon-party that they gave to those members of the Order who were invited to H.E. the British Ambas?ador's farewell reception in Amman. Many of the guests were also ~ntertamed by the architect; while the Committee would like to thank the ~press Travel and Transport Company, Middle East Airlines and the Bible Land Tourist Bureau in Jerusalem, whose efforts to transport and accommodate all guests were such as can fairly be described as herculean. THE NEW HOSPITAL Immediately the new hospital was opened, and indeed before, the work

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of treating patients was recommenced; during the day of the opening, out· patients were seen in the cloisters, the day after the opening the out-patient department was filled, and a few days later every bed w~s occupied. But the conditions in which the work was done were vastly dIfferent from the makeshift temporary hospital we had occupied in the Old City since the Israeli-Arab war in 1948. The hospital itself is well planned with bright and airy wards arranged in cubicle form with abundant side-rooms to each of them for the examination of patients, local kitchen arrangements, the accommodation of nursing staff, the storage of linen and instruments and all the ancillary requirements of a modern ward, and next to the children's ward a nursery full of toys sent by well-wishers in England, the sight of which is a new experience to our little Arab patients. The out· patient department is spacious and airy ~nd th~ patients, instead ~f queueing in the narrow street of the Old CIty, walt when the weather IS kind in the shaded cloisters characteristic of the hospitals of St. John throughout the centuries. In place of a single inconvenient room, there is a theatre block of two fully equipped operating theatres separated by a sterilizing installation, with anaesthetic rooms, recovery rooms and offices complete with shower baths for the surgeons and the theatre staff. It was extraordinary how the staff fitted in at once to their new surroundings without any break in their busy routine, accepting central oil heating in place of kerosene stoves and electric cooking in the well-appoi?ted kitchen instead of the primitive calor gas ; only the washerwomen persIsted in bending down over their old wash-tubs leaving the electric washing machines and spin-driers neglected in a corner of the laundry. Most important of all, we have now a wing wherein is a well-furnished and comfortable home for the Arab nurses and domestic staff. This has made possible the establishment of a training school for Arab nurses and will allow us to recruit girls widely in the Middle East instead of being restricted to the city of Jerusalem itself and the immediate neighbourhood because of the impossibility of finding accommodation. Already there is a considerable number of trainee nurses, the recruitment of whom, initially a matter of difficulty, has been made possible by the enthusiastic efforts of the Jerusalem Ladies' Sub-Committee. The administrative block of the Hospital has also brought much needed facilities to the medical and nursing staff. The former are now provided with offices and at the top of the tower of the new building a residential suite is available for Arab surgeons who may wish to receive postgraduate training in ophthalmic surgery. In this way it is hoped that the influ.ence of the hospital will be extended throughout the countries of the MIddle East. There are classrooms provided for the Arab nurses' school so th~t their theoretical training may keep in step with their practical training III the out-patient department and the wards. In addition, a library suitable for study or for medical conferences is available, a recreation room, ~nd accommodation for the welfare of the blind, a new activity in the hospItal sponsored by the Warden's wife. Finally, and not least, in the extensive garden is a tennis court- the only one in the city of Jerusalem- donated to us by Lady Plender, which should be of immense social benefit to the members of the staff. RESEARCH

In the report of 1958 we recorded that the virus which causes trachoma, the most disabilitating eye disease in the Middle East, had been discovered,

isolated and grown in the laboratory. In the report of 1959 we recorded the research work being conducted in London largely on human volunteers and noted that the most effective drugs for treatment had been determined. It was pointed out in this report !hat for the large-scale treatment of .a disease of this type the most effectIve method would be by a prophylactIC vaccine. Intensive research work has been continued in London both at the Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine and at the Institute of Ophthalmology, in determining the serological properties of the virus and the possibility of preparing such a vaccine .. A va.ccin.e has now b~en ev<?l~ed which will prevent the development of infectIOn m baboons, Immumzmg them against inoculation with large doses of a virus so nearly related to trachoma as to be indistinguishable from it in the laboratory. This is an immense step forward and holds out the expectation that a vaccine which will protect humans against trachoma will eventually be evolved. Research of this type, if it is to be conducted on scientific principles, is a long process, but the time may not be far distant when our hospital in Jerusalem will be in a position to play the main part in a campaign against trachoma which may well eliminate one of the greatest medical and social scourges of the Middle East. THE COMMITIEE

The end of the triennial period in June 1960, saw changes in the personnel of the Hospital Committee. Two of the oldest members have retired because of age: Mr. Humphrey E. Bowman, C.M.G., O.B.E. , who had much experience of Palestine and served on the Committee fo r 23 years and was Hon. Secretary for nine years, and Colonel H. E. Verey, who served on the Committee from 1942 to 1960. The Hospitaller would like to express his gratitude to them for the great interest and assistance they have given both him and his predecessors in the conduct of the affairs of the Order over many years; he and the Hospital Committee wish them every happiness in the future. At the beginning of the new triennial period Air Commodore T . Keith Lyle, C.B.E., M.D. , F.R.C.S. , was appointed Deputy Hospitaller. The Hospitaller and the Hospital Committee welcomed as new members Mr. 1. H. Doggart, M.D. , F.R.C.S. , Hon. Ophthalmic Surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Ophthalmic Surgeon at the Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, and Mr. S. J. Hamilton Miller, M.D. , F.R.C.S. , Ophthalmic Surgeon at Moorfields, St. George's Hospital, and the National Hospital, Queen Square. Their experience and advice will be greatly valued by' the Committee. THE HOSPITAL STAFF

The Committee would like to congratulate Dr. Khalil Budeiri, O.B.E. , the S~b-Warden and Surgeon to the Hospital, on his promotion to ASSOCiate Knight of the Order. This has given great pleasure not only to everyone at headquarters in London, but also to the whole community in {ordan. It is to be hoped that his services in the hospital will be continued or many years to come. Dr. Sabhuddin Ahmed was appointed as successor to the late Dr. po~ny, but had to return home after a comparatively short time for am~ly reasons. In September 1960, Dr. E. R. Dingley was appointed RegIstrar for a period of one year, and Dr. Shawar, an Arab doctor, was

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appointed House Surgeon for a period of two years. The Committee wish them happiness during their tour of duty at the hospital. The usual routine of seconding ophthalmic sisters from Moorfields Eye Hospital in London to Jerusalem has continued; Sister Pamela Berry has departed and her place has been taken by Sister Barbara Ellis. To the fir t the Committee express their thanks for all she did to maintain the high standards expected at the hospital; to the second they give a welcome, The Committee would like once more to offer their deep appreciation to Miss MacKellar, the Matron of Moorfields, for her never-failing efforts to supply us with efficient and enthusiastic British Sisters. It ought to be recorded that the past year has been one of great strain to the staff, both British and Arab, medical and administrative. For several months they were working under abnormal conditions at the old hospital in Watson and Strathearn Houses, particularly towards the end of their stay in the Old City where an orderly process of "running-down' had to be organised despite the fact that every bed was full and the waiting list was long ; moreover, the move from the old to the new hospital had to be planned and executed on a fixed date. In spite of the many vicissitudes, however, the operation was happily and smoothly accomplished. For this achievement the greatest credit is due to all our staff; it is more than surprising that, in spite of everything, the total attendances for 1960 numbered 123,505. The continued large consignments of materials and equipment of all types arriving at Akaba from London for the new hospital which had to be transported, cleared of Customs and delivered on site, involved the administrative staff in an immense amount of extra work undertaken cheerfully and in the most efficient manner. Every member of the adminis· trative staff, working overtime for long periods, threw himself readily into the task in order to make the opening a great success, and in this con· nection the debt of the Committee to Mr. Issa Marogi, the Hospital Superintendent, is particularly great. Indeed, more than in any other year, the Committee feel that they must express their warmest thanks to the whole staff: to the Warden, Dr. A. J. Boase; the Sub-Warden, Dr. Khalil Budeiri; the Matron, Miss Katharine Stent ; the Assistant Matron, Miss B. A. Blewitt; and to everyone, British and Arab, for the extra load they have carried, at the same time maintaining their efficiency in the service of the sick and, in addition, consolidating their usual happy relationships with the people of Jerusalem. JERUSALEM LADIES' SUB-COMMITTEE

This Sub-Committee again met regularly throughout the year. An example of its enthusiasm was the fact that a meeting was held ev~n on 12th October, the day following the opening of the new hospital, III spite of the Thanksgiving Service, Investiture, and other engagements on that day. This meeting was attended, in addition to the regular members, by Lady Scarbrough, Lady Duke-Elder, Lady Southwell and Lady Webb· Johnson. During the months preceding the opening of the new hospital this Committee was of the greatest assistance to Matron in matters connected with the furnishing and preparation of the new building for occupation, and the members also volunteered to help over the move itself. The work of propaganda for recruits was continued to such effect that eight student nurses and two Arab Nursing Sisters joined the staff of the neW hospital.

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The Sewing Guild continued its activities, undertaking inter alia the very valuable work of marking the hospital linen. In addition to the above, with the Hospitaller's consent, we~fare work for the blind was also undertaken. It is intended to set up a ltbrary and recreation centre for the blind at the hospital and to arrange a regular programme of recordings and ta.lks.. . . The Hospitaller and the HospItal CommIt~ee would lIke to extend theIr special thanks to Mrs. MacInness, the chaIrman, and Mrs. Boase, the secretary, to all the members of the Sub-Committee as well as to all who have given talks and other help during the course of the year. WORLD REFUGEE YEAR

As was stated in last year's report, the Order has set aside £10,000 towards the rehabilitation of Arab refugees of whom there are still some 500000 in Jordan. Plans have been formulated and Chapter-General decided that this allocation should be applied for the training of Arab refugees, both men and women, as ophthalmic orderlies aJ?d nurses, and that the funds should be administered through the Hospltaller and the . . Hospital Committee of the Order. The intention is that the training should take the form of asslstmg the refugees to obtain the necessary educational standard of the Jordan Minister of Health before taking up nursing or, should this standard already have been attained, in training in nursing through the facilities which already exist at the Ophthalmic Hospital in Jerusalem. The training would be carried out at the Ophthalmic Hospital and would be over and above the ordinary staff requirements at the hospital. . In addition, discussions took place in Beirut between officials of U.N.R.W.A. and the Hospitaller, and it was agreed that a sum of £2,000 should be set aside for the training of four refugee students in ophthalmic nursing at the St. John Ophthalmic Hospital, and £850 for scholarships for three refugee candidates from Jordan for training in basic nursing over a period of three years at the American University School of Nursing at Beirut. These candidates would be nominated by U.N.R.W.A. THANKS

The Committee once again would like to thank for their loyal support aU those who have again contributed to the Hospital-Research Project, and in particular those who have done so by Deed of Covenant. It is particularly grateful for the support of the Priories of Scotland, Wales, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and the Commandery of Ards. It is very much hoped that the Priories and Commanderies will convey the thanks of the Committee to all those who have so kindly subscribed. The Committee again wishes to give special thanks to the Cloth workers' Company and the Preceptories of the Masonic Order of Knights Templar of England who have contributed so very generously over a number of years. It was recorded in the last report that the contributions from the lat,ter have supplied the furniture and equipment for the operating theatre SUIte at the hospital and the Committee very much hopes that any member of the Masonic Order who visits Jerusalem will make a point of seeing the practical results of their donations. co CLUSION This is the sixth hospital that the Order of St. John has opened in the

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city of Jerusalem, and the third ophthalmic hospital since 1883. Today the flag of st. John, flying from the tower of the new building which occupies the most commanding site in the city, is in a prouder position than ever before. The material facilities are now available for the extension of its influence to horizons much wider than hitherto; none need fear that the spirit of service will be less than before. There is every reason to believe that the new hospital will enter fully into the life of the Arab peoples, acting as a centre for healing for the people of Jerusalem, of Jordan and of the surrounding countries, a centre of teaching for diseases of the eye for the Arab world of the Middle East, and a centre of progress and research against blindness for the benefit of the whole world. STEWART DUKE-ELDER, Hospital/e/'.

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The year got off to a lame start with the surgical staff reduced to two, the vacancy caused by the death of Dr. Doany not having been filled. Apart from an eight weeks respite in April and May this handicap persisted through to September. It was, therefore, to be expected that the work of the hospital should suffer to some extent (as the statistics reveal) but by far the most important factor making for a reduced turnover by comparison with last year was the overhanging prospect of having to vacate Watson House at short notice. D-day, originally intended to be July 1st, proved to be a movable feast, and in the event it was not until late September that the move to Shiekh J arrah was made. Meanwhile, work in the hospital was gradually being slowed down and none but the most pressing cases admitted for operation. The diary laconically records that the new hospital was opened on October 11th. It says not a word about the stirring events of ceremony and pageantry that marked the occasion, but these will be long remembered by those who witnessed them. So the retrospectator leaves to a more graphic pen the pleasurable task of describing the happenings of a most memorable week. Suffice it to say that by mid-October the new hospital was in full commission, with the staff self -consciously preening itself with pride while trying not to compare the palatial splendour of the new surroundings with the remembered inadequacies of Watson H ouse.

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the latter returnin~ to Moorfields. It was nice to see her once again at the Opening cerem011les. Miss S. McCarthy returned from leave in March to commence a second year as Ward Sister. Mrs. Musallam was appointed on September 12th and Miss Cubeisy on October 1st as the first local Nursing Sisters to be taken on the staff. Miss R. Mansell served in a temporary capacity as domestic supervisor during the settling-in process in the new hospital. We are grateful to her for the yeoman service she rendered.

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Ladies' Jerusalem Sub-Committee We are indebted to Mrs. MacInnes, the chairman, for the following account of the activities of this Committee: During 1960 the Committee met on ten occasions and its work is summarised under the following:Nursing Propaganda.-It was early recognised that although girls were interested in nursing as a career there was considerable prejudice on the part of the parents. A programme was arranged which included a filmshow, talks, informal meetings with parents, etc. Results were satisfactory to the extent that eight girls started their training with the opening of the new hospital and there are possible candidates for the next group which will be starting in October 1961. Furnishing of Nurses' Quarters.-The rooms have been attractively equipped and wherever possible local craftsmanship and materials are employed. Sewing-Guild.-Although attendances tended to fluctuate, a great deal of wo rk was done and special praise is due to Mrs. Albina with whom the main responsibility for these meetings rests. Welfare work/or the blind.- Welfare work for the blind was undertaken toward the end of the year at the instigation of Mrs. Boase who for some time has taken a particular interest in the blind. She has learned to write in braille and has helped the schools by copying out books. With the kind approval of the Hospitaller a room in the hospital has been set free as a Recreation Centre. Mrs. Boase, who had already held meetings for the blind in her own house, has now organised fortnightly talks and concerts to be held in the Centre and it is hoped that library facilities will gradually become available. With the help of the committee Mrs. Boase also organised two very successful Christmas parties at which about 150 blind adults and children were entertained. The Committee has been greatly encouraged in this sphere by the growing interest and co-operation of the general public w.ho. contributed most generously to the cost of the parties and of furmshmg the Centre. Our Matron, Miss 1. K. Stent, has kindly prepared the following statement regarding the training of nurses. Students were accepted before the opening of the hospital to start a course of ophthalmic nursing. The training school has now opened and eleven pre-graduate students are receiving lectures, i.e., eight girls and three boy. A higher level than u~ual of educational ability has been set and so far there has been no dIfficulty in recruiting students. These members of the staff will receive a

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two-year course based on the syllabus of the English Ophthalmic Nursing Diploma. In addition, a number of post-graduate nurses has been accepted to take a one-year course in ophthalmic nursing. Of these there are three male staff nurses and one female. The number of practical nurses remains constant, vacancies only being filled as they occur. At this level nurses are at present receiving practical instruction only in the various departments, although, in the future , it is hoped that a course of basic nursing lectures may be arranged. The young student nurses, the female staff nurse and several male orderlies are living in the Nurses' Home. They are extremely happy and have obviously never lived in such comfort before. I think it fair to conunent that there can be few hospitals anywhere providing better quarters for the staff. One must also assume that the catering arrangements are suitable if one is to judge by the amount of weight each has put on, the rosy cheeks and absence of illness. I would like to thank the Ladies' Linen Guilds in England and the Commonwealth for understanding that amenities must be provided for these young people in their off-duty hours. The Christmas parties were very much appreciated by the entire staff. The Hospitaller: The annus mirabilis under review saw not only the realisation of his dream of a magnificent new hospital but also two outstanding eventshis election to the Fellowship of the Royal Society and his investiture as a Bailiff Grand Cross in the Order, on both of which high honours we congratulate Sir Stewart. He paid two welcome visits to Jerusalem during the year, in April and October. The appointment of Mr. T. Keith Lyle, C.B.E., as Deputy Hospitaller was good news to us, as also was his promotion to Knighthood in the Order. We look forward to a fruitful association with him in his new role and hope that he will be able to visit the hospital occasionally to give us the benefit of his clinical advice. Personalia: To many Jerusalem without the tall figure of H.E. Hasan Kateb as its Governor does not seem the same place. We miss him as a friend but we are glad that his good qualities have brought him the well deserved honour of becoming Court Minister in Amman. In his successor we are indeed fortunate. H.E. Ihsan Hashem is well known as a former Ambassador in London. It is not so well known that through his good offices the process of bringing to Jordan the vast amount of material and equipment for the new hospital was greatly facilitated. Friday, November 25th, was a red letter day for the hospital for on it we were visited by no less than two Archbishops, one no stranger and an old friend , Dr. MacInnes, Archbishop in Jerusalem, and the other hardly a stranger yet a newcomer to Jerusalem, Dr. Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury. It was a kindly thought that led him to fit this visit into a very crowded programme. The Secretary, Major Underhill , was with us for a considerable part of the year supervising the final stages of the building programme and dealing with the multitudinous worries related to the Opening functions. It was distressing to hear that after surviving that ordeal he became ill. We trust he has by now made a full and satisfactory recovery.

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Miss Simes has for so long filled for us the role of fairy godmothe~ at the Gate that it was a real pleasure to have her here tor the Ope~llng. We hope that now she has discovered the route she WIll come agam. Among the many who came to Jerusalem for the Opening Cere~ony we were glad to see once again Wing Commander Graham Pnce, a former Warden, and Miss Dorothy Wood, a former Matron. . It is with sadness that we record the passing of Souraya, WIfe of our Steward, Mirza David. In former years she had served the hospital most loyally. Her death a~ter. a ~ong illness occurred on January 6th. Our sympathies go to DaVId m hIS great loss. Acknowledgments: We owe a large debt of gratitude to Prof. Norman Ashton of t~e Institute of Ophthalmology in London for the trouble he has taken ill examining and reporting on the many pathological specimens we send him. This service is of immense value to us. To Brigadier Hawwa and 'Q' Branch of the Jordan Army we are most grateful for the assistance they rendered in moving the heavy loads for the new hospital from Aqaba to Amman. Christmas Festivities: The year closed with the annual dinner for the staff. This was a great success. The dance that followed was even more so, chiefly because of the comfort and roominess of the large recreation room in the new hospital. To the Ladies' Linen Guild and those whose generosity made possible this social event we express the gratitude of the staff. Statistics: The quinquennial statistics are appended to this report. The tables show a considerable drop on the figures for last year with the exception of new cases which reached a new record total. Analysis of the Returns by months showed that the fall is related entirely to the months of July to October (normally the heaviest months) when work was being deliberately or unavoidably curtailed. The overall picture is one of sustained progress. ARTHUR BOASE, Warden.

SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DONATIONS YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 1960

STATISTICS New cases . Total attendances . Admissions Major operations. Theatre sessions

1956 31,353 133,537 920

1,341 210

1957 31,631 158,002 1,141 2,679 245

1958 32,278 156,225 1,367 3,124 262

1959 30,538 164,155 1,565 3,500 259

1960

32,963 123,505 1,387 2,622 237

COMMONER AND MORE SIGNIFICANT OPERATIONS

Lids and Adnexa: Tarsectomy Snellen's opn .. Chalazion Lacrimal: Cystectomy D-C-Rhillostomy . Muscles: Horizontal adjustment Oblique adjustment Globe and Orbit: Evisceration Enucleation Conjunctiva: Pterygium Cornea Tattooing Corneal grafts . Iris : Optical iridectomy Prolapse Lens: Senile cataract. Discission Glaucoma :

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89 40

56 29

296 25

417 32

564 51

751 97

643 83

156

218

173

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OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL

HOSPITAL MAINTENANCE GRAND PRIORY Abbey Chapter Preceptory Ann, Captain H. T. . . . . Archer, Lieut.-~olonel G. L., T.D. Beachcroft, Major P . M., O .B.E. Bermuda, Bishop of . Bilton, Mrs. E. J .. Borron, J. R. E. . . . . . . . . . . . Browne, Brigadier-General J. G., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O. cCadbury, Mrs. W. A. Catt, Colonel P. H. . . . . . . . . . Cecil, Commander The Hon. Henry, O.B.E., R.N. Chamberlain, D. Huntley Chamberlain, J. H. H. . . . . . Clothworkers, Worshipful Company of cCodrington, Colonel J. A. . . . . . Craigs Court Nursing Division, S.J.A.B. . . Dalton, Major-General C. J . G., C.B., C.B.E. Ferguson, J. S. . . . . Gillett, Major Sir Sydney H., M.C. Grafton, Dowager Duchess of . Grantham, W. Ivor, O.B.E.. . . . Haberdashers, Worshipful Company of . . . . . cHall, Rear-Admiral Sir Arthur, K.B.E., c.B. (deceased). Hall, Lady. . . . . Harris, Captain The Lord, M.C. Howard de Walden and Seaford, The Lady, C.B.E.. Keith Roach, P.B. Leather, Miss V. M., M .B.E. Lullingstone Preceptory No. 155 May, Major F., M.B.E., T.D. Mayhew, W. C. . . . . . Morrison, Commander E. A., R.N. Morrison, N. G.. . . . Onward and Invicta Lodge . Parnham, H. W.. . . . Patrick, Sir Paul, K .C.I.E., C.S.I. Pearce, Miss B. A. . . . . . . . . . . St. Bernard's Preceptory of Knights Templar, No. 123 Shaw, A. . . . . . . . . . . .. Stewart, Miss R . 0.. . . . . . . . . . . . Suffolk Cadet Officers Committee, S.J.A.B. . . . . . United Orders of The Temple and Hospital, Province of East Anglia . . . . . . Upton, J. R. (U.S.A. $14.00) cVerey, Colonel H. E., D.S.O. cWalker, Miss A. M., M.B.E. cWebb-Johnson, Lady . . Wheble, E. A.

Subscriptions Donations £ s. d. £ s. d.

330

o o

330

110 110 220 220 833 1

1 0

1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 200 0 0

12 8 12 12 0 1 1 0

550 110 860 550

500

1 14 4

550

110 200 100 500 550

0 0

220

220 1

1 0

1 10

4 15

200 10 10 0 4 19 6 1 12 8 387 17 8 5

200

73 7 11

274 0 7 289 4 7

563

Collected at Jerusalem

7 11

5 2 1

COMMANDERY OF ARDS .

£ 33 10

PRIORY OF CANADA (Canadian $1,500)

£547

P~IOR Y OF CANADA (Individual members) (Canadian

240)

PRIORY FOR WALES

1 0

£636 13 Retina: Diathermy Scleral resection

500

8 9

£ 87 11 11

£ 50 0 0

Note:-The letter "c" indicates that the subscriber has signed a Deed of Covenant, thus enabling the Hospital to reclaim the relative income tax.

OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL

PRIORY OF SCOTLAND cAberdeen, The Most Hon. The Marquis of, O.B.E., LL.D., J.P. cBarclay-Harvey of Dinnet, Sir Malcom, K.e.M.G. cBrown, Mrs. Jane P. H. Graham cBrown, R. G. A., e.A. . Christie, Miss M. . . cCowie, Thomas P., O.B.E. . . . . . . . . . . cCruickshank, Colonel M. M., e.LE., B.Sc., M.D., F.R.e.S. Gillespie, The Rev. A. M., O.B.E.. . . cGrant-Suttie, Colonel H. F. e.B.E., D.S.O., M.e. Green, G. & H. . . . . . . cHamilton, Major John Forrest, M.D. Hobbs, Lieut.-Cdr. J. W. . . Lethem, Sir Gordon, K.e.M.G. cLindsay, The Rt. Hon. The Earl of. Macdonell, James. . . . . . . MacFeat, Colonel P. D., e.B.E., M.e. . cMacKenzie, Colonel Eric D., e.M.G., D.S.O. cMackie, Professor J. D., e.B.E., M.e., M.A., LL.D. Manciark, Norman M. . . cMitchell, Dr. J. P., e.B.E. . . Murray, Sir Andrew, O.B.E. cMurray, Lieut.-Colonel R. L. T. . . . . . cPirie-Gordon of Buthlaw, e. H. e., O.B.E., D.S.e. Price, Mrs. Margaret. . cRose, Lieut.-Colonel L e. S. Ross, Mr. & Mrs. J . A.. . . . . Russell, Sir Guthrie, K.e.S.L, K.e.LE. eScott, Mrs. Agnes B. . eScott, Michael, M.A. . . Sivewright, Captain J. Shand eStark, Mrs. M. J.. . . . . . . . . cSwapp, George, D.e.M., M.M., M.B., CH.B.. . . . cTurnbull, Lieut.-Colonel Sir Hugh S., K.e.V.O., K.B.E. eYoung, Colonel Alexander G., D.S.O., T.D., D.L. The Aberdeen Committee of the Order The Edinburgh Committee of the Order The Glasgow Committee of the Order. The Moray Committee of the Order .

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PRIORY IN AUSTRALIA s. d.

£ 3

2 3 3 1 3 3

8 7

]5 0 5 1 8

4 0 4 0 7

5 4

1 I 0

Priory in Australia. Fraser Sir Kenneth . . . . . . . . Collected by Lt.-Col. O. B. Williams, Victoria.

£A s. 43 2 10 10 86 9 £A.140

Sterling equivalent .

d. 0 0 0 0

. £111 11 11

1 ]2 8

10 10 0 1 12 8 5 0 0 4 0 0 8 3 3 5 5 0 2 2 0 3 5 4

16 4 2 3 3

1 3 1 3 1 2

2 0 5 4 3 0

12 8 1 0 0 2 17

PRIORY IN NEW ZEALAND £NZ.

8 7 0 0 0 0 2 8 3 3 5 0 0

Alexandra Sub-Centre. Auckland Centre . . . . . Auckland District CSt. Patrick's) . Balc1utha Sub-Centre . Blenheim Sub-Centre . Buller Sub-District . . . . . . . . . . Canterbury and West Coast Centre: 1959- £NZ.42 9 2 1960- £NZ.31 17 8

4 ]8 0

Hutt Valley Corps. Kawerau Sub-Centre Manawatu District. Nelson Sub-District: Marlborough. Motueka . Stoke . . . . Northland Sub-District Otago : Dunedin Sub-Centre Oamaru Sub-Centre. Roxburgh Sub-Centre. . Priory Investiture Collection . South Auckland Centre . South Canterbury District Southland District. . . Stratford Sub-Centre Taranaki Centre: Inglewood . New Plymouth Taranaki. Waitara . . Wanganui Centre Wellington District Westport Sub-Centre. . . Balcom be-Brown, Mrs. E. M . Griffiths, G. H.. . . . . Hausmann , C. . Neill, Mrs. O. K.

1 7 8 3 5 4 3 8 7 5 5 0 5 5 0 5 5 0 2 2 0

£129 4 Note:-The letter "e" indicates that the Subscriber has signed a Deed of Covenant, thus enabling the Hospital to reclaim the relative income tax.

s. 8 13 77 15 2 16 17 4 19

d. 8 0

2 9

330

6 10

15 7 8 4115 5 10 0 7115

5 15 0 229 24 6 6 35 16 6 37 49

10 6 7 9 17 8 12 2 16 8

15 6 2 7 13

3 0

766 10 18 10

21 9 8 753 ]5 8 6 26 6 0 5]0 3 200 100 440 100 £NZ.513 12 11

Sterling equivalent .

£508 11

REPORT

OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL

Linen Guild

SUBSCRIPTION AND DONATIONS YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 1960 HOSPITAL RESEARCH Anon . . . . . . cThe Burmah Oil Co. Ltd. cCozens-Hardy, Lord . cD avis, J. H. . . . The De La Rue Co. Ltd. cDevon Leathercrafts Ltd. . . . . . . . . . Doha Charity Org~nisation (International) (1,000 Rupees) cEnglehard (Hanovla) Ltd. . . . . . . . . . cThe General Electric Co. Ltd. . . cHiggins, M. F. Hooper, Mrs. E. K. . Horlick Charitable Trust cHoward, E. . . . . cIranian Oil Participants Ltd. cIraq Petroleum Co. Ltd .. cJohn Birch & Co. Ltd. . cKaylene (Chemicals) Ltd. cKuwait Oil Co. Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . Masonic Order of Knights Templar of England and Wales. Ottoman Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . W. Pearce & Co. Ltd. . Phelphs, Brigadier D. V.. Pilkington Brothers Ltd. . . . . . Priory of Canada, individual members. Reeves, Miss S. . . . cRobins, Lord and Lady . Roche Products Ltd.. . . . . . Rubery Owen Group Charitable Trust. St. John Council for Gloucestershire . St. John Council for Northumberland. cShell International Petroleum Co. Ltd. cSir William Halcrow & Partners Slough Social Fund Ltd. . . . . The J. Stone Group Charity Trust. Thomas Lilley Memorial Trust. . Twyfords Ltd. . . . . cUnicam Instruments Ltd. . . Upton, Dr. J. R . ($50.00 U.S.A.) The Woll Trust Ltd. . "

£ s. 5 0 408 3 16 6 40 16 10 10

d. 0 3 6 4

0 1 14 4 74 7 6 163 5 4 81 12 8 3 8 7 10 0 0 2 2 0 16 6 6 10,000 0 0 10,000 0 0 114 5 9 1 14 4 10,000 0 0 463 1 10 105 0 0 1 1 0 2 2 0 10 0 0 286 17 2 25 0 0 108 3 3 10 10 0 5 5 0 5

25 1,632 81 100 5 100 21 12 17 5 £33,973

5 0

0 13 12 0 5 0 16 0 13 5

0 0

8 0 0 0 7 0 3 0

3 10

Note:-The letter "c" indicates that the subscriber has signed a Deed of Covenant, thus enabling the Hospital Research Fund to reclaim the relative income tax.

Ubainnnn: THE COUNTESS OF SCARBROUGH IDeptltl2 Uhairman : lOtce:::Ubairlllan : THE DOWAGER LADY LLOYD. SUSANNA, DUCHESS OF GRAFTO . UOllllllittec : THE COUNTESS BEAUCHAMP, M.B.E. LADY LORAINE THE DOWAGER COUNTESS OF LADY MALCOLM OF POLTALLOCH, BESSBOROUGH M.B.E. DOREEN, LADY BRABOUR E, C.l. LADY CONSTANCE MILNESLADY DUKE-ELDER GASKELL, C.V.O. THE LADY FREYBERG, G.B.E. THE LADY PLENDER THE Ho . LADY GAMAGE LADY SOUTHWELL THE VISCOUNTESS KEMSLEY THE LADY WEBB-JOHNSON Secretar}? : MAJOR J. F. C. UNDERHILL, T.D.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE LINEN GUILD FOR THE YEAR 1960 The Linen Guild can again report a successful year of work. The interest in the work has been increased by the opening of the new hospital in October 1960, and a special appeal was made to all St. John Councils asking them t~ contribute if they had not done so in the past, and if they had kindly contributed to our funds, to continue to do so and if possible to increase their donation. The response was good but the full result of the Appeal will come into the accounts of 1961. Lady Webb-Johnson and Lady Duke-Elder and Lady Southwell, supported by the members of the Linen Guild, again ran a very successful Bridge Drive on 19th May at St. John's Gate, wh.ich brought in about £600-a handsome and very valuable contribution to our funds. The Linen Guilds of Canada and Australia sent most generous gifts of money. We are indeed grateful to them for this very practical and substantial support. Splendid gifts in kind were also received from New Zealand and ~anada. Lady Freyberg and I went to St. John's Gate and unpacked and mspected a large crate from New Zealand, of really excellent and most valuable things for the hospital. They were beautifully made, and were all serviceable and useful garments, all of which were much appreciated by Matron. Canada, too, sent a very good contribution of babies' and children's cl~thes, as well as bed socks and operation stockings for adults. These thmgs were sent direct to Jerusalem and Matron wrote and said how delighted she was with them. We were also very pleased to welcome Lady Southwell who joined the Committee in May. I~ conclusion, I would like to thank all the members of the Linen GUIld for their unfailing support, and I would specially like to thank Lady Loraine who supervises the buying and storing of the clothes needed by the hospital, also Lady Freyberg for representing New Zealand Lady Bessborough for representing Canada, and Lady Duke-Elder for representing Australia. (Signed) KATHARINE SCARBROUGH, Chairman.

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LINEN GUILD OF THE ST. JOHN OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL, JERUSALEM

DONATIONS

SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DONATIONS YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 1960 SUBSCRIPTIONS cBessborough, Dowager Countess of Bessemer, Mrs. J. C. B.. . . . . cBolitho, Sir Edward, K.B.E., c.B., D.S.O. Brabourne, Doreen Lady, C.L cBridgland, Lady . . . Byrne, Miss V. J., O.B.E. Cadbury, Mrs. W. A. Crawford, Mrs. M. . . Cromer, Ruby Countess of cDuke-Elder, Lady. . . . French, Lady Essex, O.B.E .. Freyberg, Lady, G.B.E .. Gamage, Hon. Lady. . . cGrafton, Dowager Duchess of Graham, Mrs. M. B.. . . . . Halifax, Countess of, C.L, D.C.V.O. . . . Howard de Walden and Seaford, Lady, C.B.E. James, Lady Serena . Lascelles, Mrs. Edward cLaw, Mrs. Frank. . Lechmere, Mrs. C. M. Lilley, Mrs. V. . . Lindsay, Countess of . cL/oyd, Dowager Lady cLoraine, Lady. . . . . Lowry-Corry, Lady Margaret Luttrell, Mrs. G. F. . Lyle, Mrs. Keith. . . Malcolm, Lady, M.B.E.. . . . . Milnes-Gaskell, Lady Constance, C.V.O. Nunbumholme, Dowager Lady, M.B.E. Overend, Miss L.. . Perowne, Hon Lady. . Pirie-Gordon, Mrs. H. A. Plender, Lady. Porritt, Lady . . . . Rice, Hon, Mrs. Talbot . Scarbrough, Countess of eScott, Mrs. C. E. M.. . . Smith, Miss H. M., A.R.R.C. eSouthwell, Lady . . . . . Swaythling, Dowager Lady, O.B.E. Tufnell, Mrs. E. D. . Vernon, Mrs. Robert . eVickers, Mrs. E. M . . . eWalker, Miss A. M., M.B.E. Watson, Mrs. D. B., O.B.E . . Weaver, Mrs. . . . Webb-Johnson, Lady. . . Whitaker, Hon. Mrs. H. G .. Wollaston, Lady .

£ 3 3 1 3 8 1 3 2 1 4 1 3 3 3 1 1

...

1 5 3 9

6 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1

s. d. 5 4 3 0

4 6 0 0

11 5 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 18 0 1 0 8 7 3 0 8 7 1 0 1 0 10 0 1 0 10 0 3 3 1 0 5 0 1 0 15 11 10 7 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 a 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0

3 3 0 3 3 0

1 1 0 20 0 0 16 4 1 0 3 8 7 1 1 0

I 1 1 1

1 I 14 14 10 10

0 0 4

4 0 6

3 3 0

1 1 0 10 0 £135 13 3

Note:-The letter "e" indicates that the Subscriber has signed a Deed of Covenant, thus enabling the Linen Guild to reclaim the relative income tax.

Ladies' Linen Guild of Australia (£A.372 19 0) . . Ladies' Linen Guild of Canada (CanadIan $1,000.00) . St. John Council for Berkshire . St. John Council for Jersey . . . St. John Council for Northumberland St. John Council for Sussex . '. . St. John Council for Worcestershlre . Astor of Hever, Lady . Beachcroft, Major. Beaufort, Duke of. . Dawson of Penn, Viscountess Hayes, Miss A. C. G. Lucas, E. . . . Wells, Miss A. C. .

23 £ 297 374 20 10 10 20 60 1

1 2 1 2 1 1

s. 3 8 0 10 0 0 0 1 1 2 1 2 1 1

d. 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

£801 10 10

NOTE:

Subscriptions and donations from the following St. John Council~ have been receIved since the end of the financial year, 30th September, 1960. These WIll be acknowledged in the Report for 1961. St. John Council for Berkshire Cheshire " Devon (Exeter) Dorset Gloucestershire " the Bailiwick of G uemsey " Hampshire Herefordshire " Jersey " the County Palatine of Lancaster Leices tershire Northumberland " Shropshire Somerset Sussex Warwickshire " North Riding of Yorkshire " West Riding of Yorkshire

FIRST AID TRAI ING

HONG

association (tom mittee

THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION

(as from 24th June, 1961) <!b~irm~n

SIR PHILIP SOUTHWELL, C.B.E.,

M.C.

(Director-General)

.Members Ex-officio

THE

SECRETARy-GENERAL

THE PRINCIPAL MEDICAL OFFICER THE DEPUTY DIRECTORS-GENERAL THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL MEDICAL OFFICER

THE THE

COMMISSIONER-IN-CHIEF, S.J.A.B. SUPERINTENDENT-IN-CillEF, NURSING

UNITS,

S.J.A.B.

1Rominntell b)? tbe IDtrector::::$enernl R. L. BELLWOOD , ESQ., T.D. BRIGADIER e. E . A. BROWNING, C.B.E., M.C. Sir JOHN BUCHANAN, K.C.M.G., M.D., CH.B.

H. CHAMBERS, ESQ., M.D., CH.B., C.P.H., D .I.H.

H. ADAMS CLARKE, EsQ. K. e. COOK, EsQ., F.C.A. THE HON. LADY GAMAGE MISS M. GEORGE, M.B. E.

F. L. GORDON, EsQ. J. SHARP GRANT, ESQ., M.D., F.R.C.S. BRIGADIER V. F. S. HAWKINS, D.S.O.,

M.C.

GROUP CAPTAIN N. M . HEATH, O.B.E. G. O. HUGHES, ESQ., M.C., M.B., CH.B. D.P.H. LIEUT.-GENERAL H.

KNOTT, C.B., O.B.E., Q.H.P., M.D., D.P.H.

H. e. LANG, EsQ. N. LANGDON LLOYD, ESQ., C.B.E., M.B., B.S., M.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., D.I.H.

S. McLEOD, ESQ., O.B.E., M.A.

J. S. NOBLE, ESQ., M.B., B.S.

L. G. NORMAN, ESQ., M.D., F.R.C.P. W. NUTT, ESQ.

T. O'LEARY, EsQ.O.B.E. SGN. VICE-ADMIRAL W. R. S . PANCKRIDGE, C.B., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Q.H.P. AIR MARsHAL SIR PATRICK LEE POTTER, K.B.E., M.D., Q.H.S. MISS K. RAVEN R. D . V. ROBERTS, ESQ. A.

E. ROWSELL, EsQ., O.B.E. STOKER SHERIFF, EsQ., T.D.

STR H. C. SINDERSON PASHA, K.B.E., C.M.G., M.V.O., M.D., F.R.C.P.(E.) D. TAYLOR, EsQ. , C.M.G. ALEX. J. WEBB, EsQ. J. T WOODLOCK, ESQ.

·lRepresenting Subor/.. mate JEstablisbl1lents of tbe ®rllcr: PROVOST A. TREVOR JONES, Priory for Wales BRIGADfFR J .

REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL FEBRUARY 1960 the Association suffered a grievous loss by the death of Countess Mountbatten of Burma. She was a greatly valued member of the Association and all who knew her were deeply impressed by her wide understanding of its problems and her continual readiness to do all that she could to further the advancement of First Aid education at home and overseas. We mourn her not only as a worker in our cause, but also as a friend to everyone connected with the Association and the other Foundations of the Order. In adding this tribute to that of the Order we wish to express our deepest gratitude to one who gave her life in the service of others: she will be missed by many thousands in Britain and the Commonwealth. We extend a warm welcome to Marjorie, Countess of Brecknock, who has succeeded Lady Mountbatten and has agreed to become a member of the Association Committee. We offer her our good wishes for success in her new sphere of activity. After nine years as Director-General, Mr. H. F. Parshall relinquished this post, and with the new triennial appointments on St. John's Day, Sir Philip Southwell was appointed Director-General from the 24th June, 1960. The Order of St. John owes a great debt to Mr. Parshall for his services as Director-General during his long period in this office, and the value which the Order places upon this work is shown by his appointment to the newly created office of Vice-Chancellor. The Association will, we hope, be able to call on his knowledge and experience for many years. In England during 1960, 176,271 men, women and children were examined under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Association, an increase of 9,637 over the previous year. Classes for new certificates increased by 1,021 to a total of 10,695. When' used by the St. John Ambulance Association in this connection, the word " class" or "course" means a minimum of six sessions of two hours each and many courses take longer. The amount of work and the number of people involved in the classes held during 1960 is, therefore, very considerable and a clear indication of the growing appreciation of the value of the work of the Association. The greatest increase in numbers is in nursing and this is probably largely due to the requirement that Brigade members have to qualify on the Advanced Nursing Course. It can also, no doubt, be attributed to a ~reater understanding of the importance of being able to care for the sick ill their own homes and the increasing number of old people who must be looked after by their own families. It is recognised that old people can be happier in their own family surroundings and that this is a national responsibili ty. H?wever, the increase in First Aid certificates is disappointing when we con~lder the great need for this knowledge both at work and in the home. NatIonal pUblicity in the Press and the work done by Association Centres to bring the training offered by the St. John Ambulance Association to the attention of everyone must continue without ceasing. A campaign is also needed to bring to public attention the value of Child Care, Hygiene and IN

CALWELL, C.B.E., M.V .O., Commandery of Ards

Clean Food Courses, especially in the schools. We believe that girls and boys could very usefully study these subjects so that when they leave school they are equipped with a knowledge which will not only enable them to be better mothers and fathers , but also be helpful to them in their daily lives in such simple ways as will prevent the spread of timewasting illnesses caused by poor hygiene. Re-examinations in First Aid show an encouraging increase and an appreciation of the need to keep this knowledge up to date. It is hoped that this trend will continue. More support is required for the Lay Demonstrators Courses and it is hoped that more people can be encouraged to qualify and prove their ability to assist professional lecturers with the practical work of the Association courses. The figures shown in Appendix 1 give a clear picture of the year's work and the total is again a record. In 1946, when figures from Northern Ireland were included, the total of new certificates issued was only 39,250, and in 1960 it was 108,105, an indication that the St. John Ambulance Association is, after 84 years of existence, still a growing and flourishing organisation. During 1960 Major R. R. F. T. Barry was appointed County Director for Cheshire, where there had not been such an appointment before. Mr. C. Stoker Sheriff was appointed County Director for Berkshire in place of Colonel L. K. Ledger. The Association requires a County Director in every county and every effort is being made to achieve this aim. The Association Committee appointed for the new triennial period provides for an increase in the number of County Directors who have agreed to serve: Mr. R. L. Bellwood (Northumberland), Brigadier C. E. A. Browning (Devon), Mr. K . C. Cook (Lancashire), Brigadier V. F. S. Hawkins (Dorset) and Mr. C. Stoker Sheriff (Berkshire) are new members of the Committee. Dr. J. H. Chambers was appointed to represent the Ministry of Aviation. Surgeon Vice-Admiral W. R. S. Panckridge has taken the place of Surgeon Vice-Admiral Sir R. C. May; Mr. J. W. Nutt has taken the place of Mr. J. S. Weatherley of the Post Office ; and Mr. J. T. Woodlock has taken the place of Mr. E. T. Prideaux as one of the representatives of the Ministry of Health. The Association is very grateful to all members of the Committee who have been so helpful in giving guidance and advice on matters of policy. The support of individuals and organisations is a matter of great encouragement to everyone at Headquarters.

joint First Aid Manual and appears in a neutral cover common to all three Voluntary Aid Societies. It was a much needed publication and we received many enquiries about it during the year. We hope, therefore, that it will be of great assistance to all those studying First Aid.

PUBLICATIONS

Preliminary First Aid Manual This book was published in May 1960 and up to the end of the year over 160,000 copies had been sold. As was said last year, it was planned to be used throughout the world and its illustrations are international. It is intended for use by people of all ages who desire a simple introduction to the subject. It can be used overseas as a visual aid for the Adult Course in conjunction with the Adult Manual. It was welcomed overseas and an example of this is an order of 20,000 from Canada. Catechism of First Aid This book was published in November 1960, and it is available fro m the Stores Department at a cost of Is. 6d. , plus postage. It is based on the

Catechism of Nursing This book was published in May 1960, and, like the First Aid Catechism, is in a neutral cover common to all three Voluntary Aid Societies. It is available from the Stores Department at a cost of Is. Od. per copy, plus postage. Occupational First Aid Manual . The revision of this book was undertaken by a Sub-CommIttee under the chairmanship of Dr. J. S. McLintock, Deputy Principal Medical Officer of the St. John Ambulance Association. Included in this SubCommittee were members of the British Medical Association, the Royal College of Nursing, the Association of Industrial Medical Officers, etc. The text was completed by the end of the year and it is hoped that it will be published in June 1961. It is an improvement on the first edition and comments received on that book were most helpful in achieving this. A section on minor dressings has been included and it is hoped that the book will enable responsible First Aiders in Industry to carry out their duties to the full. Air Attendants Manual This book is being revised by the author, Mr. E. A. Malkin, and it is hoped to publish the new edition in 1961. Hygiene Manual This book is being revised and brought up to date by the author, Professor F. A. E. Crew, and it is hoped to publish the new edition in 1961. Preliminary Hygiene Manual A new manual is being prepared and a text has been written for the Association by Dr. H. D. Chalke, Medical Officer of Health for the Borough of Camberwell. This book may be published in 1961, but we are awaiting illustrations and the text of the Adult Manual on the same subject. Food Hygiene The text for a new manual on Food Hygiene has been prepared by Dr. J. S. McLintock to provide a basis for our Hygienic Food Handling ~ourses. Students at present have to use two books and this is naturally Inconvenient. The new book, which we hope to publish in 1961, should prove a great asset and an encouragement to the study of this important subject. Oral Resuscitation (Mouth-to-Mouth) The Mouth-to-Mouth method of resuscitation has been studied by the :\ssociation for some years, but during 1960 it received very wide pUblicity In the National Press and the Association received many enquiries regarding it. Further, apart from the United States of America where the campaign started, the method was welcomed in Scandinavia, Australia and New Zealand. Discussions took place with the St. Andrew's Ambulance Association and the British Red Cross Society and there was correspondence with the Priories of the Order overseas. Canada shared the

views of the Association in this country, but in view of the value attached to it by the Priories in Australia and New Zealand, and the need for an authoritative statement for the guidance of our members, it was decided to publish a leaflet. It was written by Dr. A. C. White Knox, Principal Medical Officer of the Association, and appeared in July 1960. It was made clear that it was for guidance and information only and not for inclusion in the syllabus of instruction for the First Aid Course. The Association will make a final decision when the report of the Medical Research Council on this method is available. Other pamphlets A leaflet dealing with the Care of Mentally III Patients was publisbed in October 1960 and gives guidance on how to look after such people in the home and also how to deal with mental problems arising out of disasters and emergencies. A pamphlet on Caring for a Sick Person under Emergency Conditions was published by the Order jointly with the British Red Cross Society for use in connection with Civil Defence Training CW.V.S. One-in-Five Scheme). ASSOCIATION AT HOME

A major change was planned during the year for First Aid re-examinations. As from 1st January, 1961, all candidates successful in First Aid re-examinations will receive a printed certificate as evidence of their having passed. On the first occasion (the old Voucher) successful candidates are also given a plastic wallet to contain their certificates. To go towards meeting the cost of implementing this scheme, fees were revised and all candidates, whether for First Aid Certificates or re-examinations, will pay Is. 6d. (the cost of a class of 10 or less remaining at ISs. Od.). Metal awards are still available at present charges for those who wish to have them. During discussions it was found that the scheme was welcomed and it should be of great assistance to workers in industry who have to produce evidence of their current efficiency in First Aid. All the re-examination certificates have a limited validity of three years. Procedure for handling papers was amended and simplified to ensure the minimum delay in the issue of certificates to successful candidates. Centre and Class Secretaries are requested to follow the instructions carefully so that Headquarters can deal with papers expeditiously and avoid any additional correspondence. Special arrangements have been made for members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade to apply for the new reexamination certificates on the result of their annual re-examinations. The charge for these is Is. 6d. each, as for other classes. It has long been thought that the fees for Doctors acting as Examiners for the St. John Ambulance Association should be brought more into line with those for lecturers, and discussions took place with the British Medical Association and the other Voluntary Aid Societies. It was decided that there should be an increase and as from 1st January, 1961, the scale for such examinations will be £2 for the first ten candidates and 2s. Od. for every candidate thereafter. It is interesting to note that this scale has been approved by the Home Office and the Ministry of Health for Civil Defence and National Hospital Service Reserve classes. Stress has for some time been laid upon the need for more trained First Aiders in Industry. County Directors and Centres have done much to

arouse the interest of employers in this matter, but their approaches have not met with the response they deserved. In July 1960 the Minister of Labour promulgated the First Aid (Standard of Training) Order and under the terms of this regulation, which comes into force on 1st July, 1961, factories employing 50 people or more will be reqUITed to have First Aiders holding a valid and recognised First Aid qualification. This is a very desirous development and provides a challenge to the Association. If full use is made of existing classes the additional burden should not be ,great, but there may be a need for training during working hours rather than in the evening as at present. If this is the case, employers must co.operate with each other and with Association Centres to make the best possible use of the limited number of lecturers and demonstrators available in work hours. It must be emphasized that the onus lies upon employers to fulfil their legal obligations. County Directors and Centres have taken steps to inform employers of the training offered and it is hoped that they will avail themselves of these services. The Association is grateful to the Ministry of Labour for their cooperation and to H.M. Inspectors of Factories at all levels for their help and advice so freely given. Many Inspectors of Factories are members of Centre Committees. Reports from Centres indicate continued and varied activities and it is encouraging to read of the success in so many places with women's organizations, schools and youth organizations. The Lancashire Rural Representatives Scheme and the Oxfordshire House Badge Scheme continue to flourish. This latter has also proved successful in Warwickshire. One Centre has set up branches in its outlying districts run by local people who are fully acquainted with the peculiar difficulties and 11 eds of their particular neighbourhood. Centres have organized many successful fund raisin.g activities, dances , dress shows, open days for gardens, swimming and hfe saving displays, etc. The financial position of Centres reflects the su~cess of these ventures and enables them to undertake pUblicity campaIgns or to purchase equipment for training. One area in London collected enough funds through an appeal to those commercial firms with personnel under training to purchase equipment sufficient for five separate courses, as well as a film projector and film- trip projector. The way in which recently established Centres have developed and progressed is most encouraging. Some Centres have been rehabilitated and one new one established at Warrington. A County Directors' Conference was held on 21 st May, 1960. It wa a most. valuable opportunity to discuss problems of common interest. Poolmg of experience is most helpful. The Ministry of Aviation established a Centre of the Association in December, which includes those sections of the Ministry of Supply taken over by the Ministry of Aviation. Co-~peration has continued with the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Office III ~'egard to the scheme for boys and girls. Many enquiries have been receIved from schools and youth organizations regarding training and representatives of the Association have attended conferences in connection with the scheme. The Army continues to take a very great interest in First Aid and we a~e grateful for the splendid support we have received from Lieut.-General SIr Alexander Drummond, D.G.A.M.S. , and the members ofthe R.A.M.C. Many Units have had courses during the year both at home and overseas.

8 The Territorial Army and Cadet Forces have also organized many training courses under the auspices of the Association. Pa!ticular h~l~ has bee?received from Army Centres overseas concerned wIth the trammg of umt instructors in First Aid. The Forestry Commission continues to encourage its employees ~o study First Aid and a number of co~rse~ have be~n run for them III various parts of the country. The Farmmg mdustry stIll needs encouragement and, despite its ~roblems, it is hoped that gradually more ,membe~s will qualify in First Aid. Th~ ~upport. gIV~n by Young Fanners Clubs IS encouraging and the competltIOn, whIch IS now an annual event, should give added stimulus. VISUAL AIDS AND PUBLICITY

It is increasingly clear that Visual Aids are going to playa very important part in the work of the Association ~n the fu~ure. A. Sub-CommIttee is to be set up to consider the whole questIOn of VIsual Aids and how best they can be used for the advancement of our work at hOI?e and overs~as. The Sub-Committee will be asked to report on suggestIOns for serVIces which may be rendered by Headquarters, as well as equipment and Visual Aids to be held locally. . .. It has for some years been evident that there IS scope for publICIty to encourage First Aid lessons for farmers and industrial workers an.d, as a pUblicity measure, Centres have been encouraged to take part m. any local exhibitions arranged by Chambers of Commerce, Safety CommIttees and other organizations. The pUblicity department at Headquarters. has supplied advice and materials during. the p~s.t year on 45 such oc.c~s~ons in different parts of the country, and III addltI?n has prepared exhIbitIOns at national shows such as the Royal AgrIcultural Show, the Royal Society of Health Exhibition and the ~ndustrial S.afety Exhibition arran ged . by the Royal Society for the PreventIOn of ACCIdents. In several cases, of which Sheffield and Accrington are outstandmg examples, co-operation between the Association, the. Brigade and other allied bodies have stimulated the demand for courses m the area. It seems clear that co-operation with such bodies as the Royal Life ~aving Society, the Fire Brigade, the British Sub-Aqua Society, the PolIce Force an.d other interested bodies, although it may take some trouble to arrange, IS well worth while. Another effort to be mentioned is that of the Southport (Lancs.) Local Authority, which unfailingly produces exceptional results in courses concerned with the clean handling of food. . It is worth noting that in some parts of the country where there IS enthusiasm and drive, Association and Brigade offices can mana.g~ .to produce leaflets and posters, at a nominal cost, r~fer~ing to 10c~.l.actIVltles and campaigns. Example of a succe.ssful en~erpns.e IS the publICity ~eafl~t issued by the Croydon Centre, sett1l1g out Its objects and the serVIces ~t has to offer as well as appealing for new members. The results of thIS scheme have been most encouraging. Given this same enthusiasIl1:, ~th~r successful ventures could be repeated elsewhere and the ASSOCiatIOn s work of creating interest in First Aid stimulated. Local papers. ~~ve proved very co-operative and ready to publish items of special aCllVltles of Centres, news regarding training and notices about courses. In addition, the year has seen increasing use of the film, "The Long Wait", which was not designed as an instructional film, but ~ather as a method of interesting the public in First Aid. In the first SlX months,

more than 150,000 members of the public saw the film, and a number of courses were arranged as a result. A television showing will no doubt greatly increase this figure. . An aspect of publicity which has greatly increased m the year .u~der review is the provision of articles on First Aid to numerous speCIalIsed journals in motoring, motor-cycling, sailing, local authority, women's magazines and similar fields. . . As a result of the foregoing, the necessity for a knowledge of FIrst AId is in general terms being impressed on the public more extensively than ever before, and the scope for publicity in this direction is obviously very wide. This applies not only to the United Kingdom, but also to other territories in the Commonwealth. OVERSEAS

In Cyprus classes in First Aid were held at the. ~orestry C:ollege ~nd the Girls' School and also for employees of the electncIty authonty at Limassol and Paphos. A class was also organised for Novices at the Kykko Monastery Annexe in Nicosia. . . Miss M. Donavour-Hickie, the Order's Orgamser, left Cyprus ill June and we wish to record our appreciation of all she achieved often under difficult circumstances. She was succeeded by Miss 1. Checkley, who was formerly the Order's Organiser in Malaya. In the last three months of the year the Cyprus Centre approached industrial concerns, elementary and secondary schools and other Gov~rn ment Departments regarding First Aid training. The response proIDlsed well for 1961. Courses were also started for the British Forces in the island. The number of certificates gained during 1960 showed a considerable increase over 1959. In Gibraltar improvement was reflected by the number o~ ce~tificat~s and awards gained. Members of the W.R.A.C. passed theIr FIrst AId examination and courses were organised for other units of the Armed Forces towards the end of the year. An encouraging number of people took re-examinations. In Malta the Army is running Unit Instructors Courses and they have co-operated with the Association with these in the same way as in England. Other activities have continued as in previous years. In Aden the chief item of interest was the reorganisation of the Centre and the establishment of a special Sub-Committee to deal with training. The Commissioner of Police has arranged for 1961 to be a First Aid Year during which it is hoped to ensure that every man in Aden Police would qualify for a St. John Certificate and that those holding certificates will requalify. It is also planned to train a number of Lay Lecturers ~nd to provide training on behalf of the Association for the general pUblIc. In Iraq an interest in First Aid and Nursing Courses has been fo tered by Mr. J. S. Law, a former member of the St. John Ambulance Brigade now in Baghdad, under the auspices of the Iraqi Red ~rescent So~j.ety making use of St. John manuals. There was a demonstratIOn on teleVISIOn and a Lay Demonstrators Course arranged, as well as further courses for girls. The Association thanks Mr. Law for the assistance he is giving to the Iraqi Red Crescent Society and also to the doctors and other~ vv'h.o have made the training courses possible. We are glad to be of help m thi hUmanitarian activity in this way.

Elsewhere in the Middle East there has been an increasing interest in the Association's work. The Association presented First Aid and Nursing manuals to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, including 150 copies of the Preliminary Manual of First Aid. The Nursing Services Officer gave high praise to our book and refers to the Preliminary Manual of First Aid as a booklet whic~ she woul.d like to see in every clinic, particularly where there are medical orderhes on call at night. The Association received thanks for the gift in the name of the Director of UNRWA and also in the name of the "unknown" refugee who will benefit from the information which the books will provide for nurses medical orderlies, guards and ambulance drivers. The books were . distrib~ted to clinics, rural areas and issued to senior nursing staff to use for reference in their "in-service" teaching programmes. In Jordan the Save the Children Fund has been conducting training in First Aid, using the Arabic translation of First Aid to the Injured. They have been so successful that they sought additional information regarding other pUblications and di':l-grams as a.id. ~o furt~er tr~ining. f?r medical orderlies. Enquiries regardmg the posslblhty of Flfst Aid trammg courses were received from Mrs. MacInnes, the wife of the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem. Enquiries have also been received from Libya regarding the possibility of First Aid training for Cadets at the Cyrenaica Defence Force Officer Cadet Academy. Libya has always shown an interest in this matter and is awaiting an Arabic translation of our latest First Aid manual. The Association has from time to time had courses in Gambia, but 1960 has given us another opportunity of developing them. Mr.. N. Boulsover, who was formerly in Zaria, Nigeria, now holds an appomtment at the Yundum Training College and has been able to establish a. dispens~ry ~nd sick bay for treatment of minor ailments. He has fo~md mterest m .F~rst Aid and support from a variety of quarters. There IS scope for tralllmg in the College as well as in the Police. Relations with the local Red Cross are good and should lead to a successful outcome of Mr. Boulsover's plans. 1961 will show the results. This was another exceptional year for the Ghana Centre, with the total awards topping the previous best, which was achieved in 1959. Mr. E .. R . T. Madjitey, C.B.E. , Commissioner of Police, was appointed ASSOCiatIOn Director of Ghana and his support has been most valuable. Dr. Coles, the Order's Organiser, left Ghana in April and we much appreciate all she did to establish a flourishing organisation. She was succeeded by Mrs. I. V. M . Karstead who has ably continued the work of developing First Aid training. Courses were held for Social Welfare Workers and Field Welfare Nurses. One unusual course was held whereby two underground workers in the Kananzo Gold Mines were taught literacy by means of our manual. It naturally took longer but both candidates passed the examination, as did their literacy teacher. Other new ground was broken and classes were extended to new organisations. Two First Aid Competitions were held under the auspices of the Centre in 1,960. ~ local competition, organised by Mr. E. D. Hunt, for the AshantI RegIOn, the first of its kind in Ashanti, attracted five teams of St. John personnel and was highly successful. The National Competition held in the. Accra Stadium was a marked success with an entry of 15 teams. The pnzes for this competition were presented by the Honourable the Minister of Health.

The Association Director remarked that mu~h wor~ remains to be. done but he is satisfied that the nece.ssary enth~s~~s~ wIll be forthcommg to enable the Centre to discharge Its responslblhtIes. In Nigeria the celebrations in September on the occasion of the indep~n dence of the Federation of Nigeria were the great event of the year, WIth the visit of Her Royal Highness Princess ~exaJ?-dra as the personal representative of Her Majesty the Queen. FIrst ~d p.osts '7'ere s.e~.up and manned along all the main routes and extenSIve Flr.st ~d faCIlitIes we~e provided at the Nigeria Exhibition, the .Iarges~ ?f ItS kind ever held m West Africa, which was opened by the Pnme Mmlster on the 1st ~ctober. At the Exhibition there was a St. John stand and lectures were gIven on the work of the Order, Elementary First Aid and so forth. Many people showed great interest in the displays and gave th.e~ support. ~ours~s were held for Lay Lecturers during the year in addItIon ~o 1~0 Flrs~ AId classes. The Police, Nigeria Ports Authority and the Nlge.nan RaI~~ay Corporation were very ~ctive in First Aid. training and m orgall1s~g competitions. ~he Nigena~ C~>al C.orporat~on, th~ Amalgamated Tm Mines of Nigena and the Nigenan Airport ~lfe S~ryI.ces have now established First Aid as an important part of theIr actIVItIes. The. year? therefore has been one of steady development and the co-operatIOn gIVen by all the bodies at the main events of the year indicates the value they place upon all the work of the Association in Nigeria. In Sierra Leone Mr. Pilbeam, the Order's Organiser, has done splendid work and he ha; received very welcome recognition on all sides. We were very pleased to see him at Headquarters at the end of the year and to have a first hand account of affairs. A variety of courses have been run~ including new ones for the Special Police and the United Africa Company. A course for Lay Lecturers was held at the Police Training School, when suitable men were drawn from all over Sierra Leone. The results were satisfactory and other courses will be held to heild up a good panel of Lay Lecturers within the Force. This is important as these men can a~so be used for lectures outside the Force in their own areas. The Pohce organised a mass First Aid demonstration in November. and gave considerable help with training to other bodies. They dealt WIth .a number of accidents during special events and on the roads. The. Pnsons Centre continued to expand its work and personnel took part m a ,number of displays. There are five certificated Lay ~ect~rer~ and 12 S~ll1or Officers are being trained for this work. Each InstItutIOn m .the Terntor{, now has full First Aid Boxes and we thank Mr. Lloyd, the DIrector of Pnsons, and his staff for their enthusiastic work. Mr. A. S. Keeling was appointed Directo; of the Association in Sierra Leone. With this strong foundation the Association in Sierra Leone looks forward to a period of considerable development. In Kenya there was a very considerable increase in th~ number of certificates gained due largely to the drive of the K~nya Pol~ce Force for more First Aiders and to the many men of the Afncan PolIce persoJ?-nel Who took the Preliminary First Aid examination and passed. Re-exammations also showed an increase and the Kenya Police Force took many more Vouchers Medallions and Labels. The Branches at Machakos and Kisumu were e;tablished on a firm basis and great support was given by the Police, Railways and Prisons Administrations. The Ed~ca~ion Department also gave help in the training of candidates on the Prehmmary Course

of First Aid. Kenya shows a great interest in the work of the Association and development seems continuous. In Mauritius training continued and as a result of the work of the Centre the membership of the Mauritius Police Ambulance Division, St. John Ambulance Brigade, was brought up to a total of 643. It was also possible to est~~lish a Cadet Division at the Royal College, Curepipe, as a result of trammg courses. Refresher Courses in First Aid and monthly lectures in Home Nursing were held throughout the year. In Tanganyika the main activity of the Association is connected with the Police and R~ilways as w.eU as the Fire Brigade and Airport personnel. Efforts are bemg made to Illterest schools and other educational establishments in the work of the Association and to ensure that members of the Police Force take regular re-examinations. A number of Lay Lecturers' Courses have been held and the results of these will be very helpful for further development. Amongst the candidates who were successful was an African Policewoman and it is hoped that others will follow her example. The n~w Headquarters building for St. John in Uganda was officially opened ill Kampala by H.E. The Governor, Sir Frederick Crawford, K.C.M.G., O.B.E., on 25th February, 1960. It is planned to hold classes in Home Nursing, Child Welfare, First Aid, etc., as a continuous process throughout the year. Lieut.-Colonel E. M. V. James handed over the duties of St. John Headquarters Officer in June 1960 and a number of doctors left the Protectorate .. These c~anges affected the tempo of training, but steps were taken to enlist the aId of more members of the medical profession. In July meII?-bers of th~ Associatio~ contributed to the work carried out by St. John ill Uganda III the receptIOn and care of refugees coming from the Congo. A presentation of certificates and awards was held in the Association Headquarters when His Worship the Mayor of Kampala, the Hon. S. W. Kulubya, C.B ..E., spoke a,-nd presented the certificates. The ceremony was attended by SIT John Gnffin, Q.C. , Chairman of the St. John Council, and a lar~e gathering. A similar presentation took place in the Luzira Central Pns?n, Kampala, when His Worship the Mayor, members of the town counCIl an~ courts attended a parade of prisoners. The Mayor presented the certificates and spoke in English, Swahili and Luganda on the work of St. John. There is a big demand in Zanzibar for instruction in First Aid and Home Nursing and the need is for qualified lecturers and trained demonstrators to undertake the training and for funds to meet the cost. There has been stea~y development of the Association and the newly qualified First Aid certIficate holders have been persuaded to join the Brigade. There are seven lay lecturers- four with the Police, one with the St. John Ambulance Brigade, one helping doctors with a class for the public and the other helping the Scouts. There was correspondence during the year with the Burma Red CrosS Society which has shown great interest in our work and had asked for informatioH' In. their le~ter acknowledging the material they wrote as follows: - It wIll be of illterest to you to know that the Burma Ambulance Brigade, which is one of the main activities of the Burma Red Cr?ss, was formerly the Burma Branch of your Association and that tramed ambulance workers may be found all over Burma at present is

th' nks to the foundation established by the St. John Amb~lance ~ssocia ti: n." They asked to be put on our mailing list for all illstrU?tIons or directions sent to our branches and we are very happy to have thIS opportunity of co-operation with them. The Ceylon Centre of the Association rep?rts a successful ~ear, although they did not achieve the high total .of c~rtifica,-tes reached III 1959: They have been able to organise classes In FIrst Aid and. J:Iom~ Nur~illg for many organisations covering a 'Yide range ?f actIVIty, mcludmg the Police Force, Railways, Health Umts, Commumty Centre, Rural Development Centre, Y.W.C.A. and many schools. The response f~om y~uth was most encouraging. Child Welfare classes were also held w~th satlsfactory results. The scope for the Centre is vast, but they are handlcapp~d by the need for further funds and voluntary helpers. We hope tha.t theIT appeal for both will meet with a favourable response. Th~y ar~ d?mg wonderful work in fulfilment of the objects of the Order and III assistIllg the work of social service in the community. . 1960 was a busy year for the Hong Kong Centre. On~ hundred. and th~ty classes were run; all were in Chinese except seven whIch were ill EnglI~h. Special classes were organised for Lay Lecturers. ~~asse~ cover~d the PolIce Force (men and women), the Fire Brigade, CIVIl AId ServI~es , U~ban Services Department, factory wor~ers , Boy Scouts an~. GITI GU1~es, school children and members of vanous chantable and religIOUS orgams ~ tions, as well as for the public in general. The ~nnual St. John Ball m March and the St. John Flag Day in June, orgamsed. by the Centre, were successful fund raising activities. Two hundred and mneteen men, women and children joined the St. John Ambulance Brigade as a resl:llt of the work of the Centre. The Centre appealed for a larger me?lbership t? help not only with the financial aspect, but also as a reserVOIr from whIch. to draw new workers for the many aspects of its service to the commumty. An example of these is the. Dental <:linic at the Headquarte~s planned during the year for free serVIce to patIents from orphanages, blmd homes and other charitable institutions. The great event of 1960 in Malaya was the opening of theu: Nation~l Headquarters by His Highness the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Hisamud?Ill Alam Shah AI-Haj , D.M.N., D.K., on 6th February. A large gathe~mg attended the ceremony and amongst those pre.sent were the Deputy Pnme Minister the Minister of Health and SOCIal Welfare, and Countess Mountb~tten of Burma. The Association and Brigade in Malaya are grateful to the Government of Selangor for giving th~ lan~ ~nd all t~ose Who by their generous financial contributions made thIS b~l1ldmg posslbl~. The Association is functioning in all States of the FederatIOn except Perlls and Trengganu. Regular classes are ~eld ~t most of t?e Centres and the number of certificates and awards gamed ill 1960 has .Illcrease.d by 616 as compared with 1959. A good start has been made III ?penmg up new classes in First Aid and Nursing in Kampongs and villages. In. some States classes have been started in Child Welfare and Clean H;a~dhn~ of Food. Classes have also been conducted by the Railway AdrmmstratIOn, Teachers' Training Colleges, Central Electricity Board and many other departments and leading firms. It has, therefore, been a notable year. The North Borneo Centre has been reorganised and though only ~:me class was held during the year, plans have .been made ~or ot~ers, partIc~ larly in Chinese when the Chinese translatIOn of the FIrst Aid Manual IS

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received from Hong Kong. Fund raising activities brought splendid results and generous contributions enabled the Association to buy two more new ambulances for use at Sandakan and Keningau. Plans are in hand to revive the branches at Sandakan and Tawau on the East Coast and Keningau in the interior. 1961 holds good promise with classes in schools both in Chinese and Malay, as well as for staff in the Railway workshops and for the general pUblic. The preparatory work of 1960, therefore, seems to have been well worth while. The Singapore Centre had a most successful year and over 1,000 more certificates were gained as compared with 1959. The new Headquarters Building, which members of the Association and Brigade have put up, was officially opened on 23rd July, 1960, by the Yang Di-Pertuan Inche Yusof Bin Ishak and will be a great asset to the work of the Centre. Reports from Singapore indicate that full use is being made of facilities now available and in order to attract members there are a variety of social and recreational events organised by Sub-Committees set up for the purpose. There was a very successful dance at the end of the year and a number of public lectures have been given on various subjects to large audiences. A First Aid Competition was held and was well supported. Membership is increasing slowly but it is hoped that as a result of the recruiting drive there will be better response in 1961. The Association in Singapore is co-operating with the Peoples' Association and two representatives attended a General Meeting in November. Whenever a Community Centre is opened the Association and Brigade are arranging to provide First Aid and Nursing demonstrations. The Fiji Centre had a very successful year and there was a considerable increase in the number of certificates and awards gained as compared with 1959. Advantage was taken by many schools and youth organisations of the training facilities offered by the Association. With the Government grant a full-time Training Officer has been employed since June 1960 and the work of the Association in Fiji has been greatly helped by this appointment. The work is rapidly expanding to other parts of the Colony. The long awaited joint Headquarters building for the st. John Ambulance Association and the British Red Cross Society has been commenced. It is expected that it will be ready before the end of 1961. We were very pleased to see at Headquarters in London Mr. D. J. Barnes, Honorary Secretary of the Fiji Centre, and to discuss affairs with him. The Gilbert and Ellice Islands had further Training Courses for Police personnel and First Aid seems well established in the territory. The Association presented 30 copies of the First Aid Manual to the Centre to help with courses. The books have proved of great value and were taken into use at once. In Barbados the Association had a busy year and the most heartening event was the ready response of present and potential Lay Lecturers to attend a course. Twenty-six attended and 19 successfully passed the examination. The certificates were presented by H.E. The Governor on a ceremonial occasion. There has been a very happy co-operative spirit between the Association and Brigade at all levels. Altogether 333 people gained certificates and re-examination awards, which was an increase on 1959. The Clean Handling of Food course, conducted by the Director of

Medical Services and his staff, aroused considerabl~ int~rest, but only a 11 umber of those who attended took t~e exammatIOn. It can, how~~:r, :nly have done good. This is a very actIVe Centre and deserves warm

pr~!~~da

had a quiet year, but was handicapped by ~hanges.in o~ce holders and the difficulty in fin~i~g r~placements: In spIte of dIfficultIes the Centre is keeping the ASSOCiatIOn m the pubhc eye. In British Guiana more classes were held than in 1959, but there was a higher percentage of failures. A refresher course w~s held for Lay ~ec turers' eight passed for re-examination and 15 qualified fO.r the first tIme. Five Prison Warders were among the successful ca.ndIda~es and the Director of Prisons plans to have pris~ners ~aught ~Ir~t AId as a step towards rehabilitating them. The new FIrst Aid boo~ IS ill ~eat. demand and films and filmstrips have been purchased. A projector IS gomg to be obtained. The year has shown varied activities and the Centre has ~aken part in various events including the welcome. to H.R.H. the Pnncess Royal when she visited Brigade Headquarters In Januar~. In Jamaica North East, First Aid clc~.sses .have been run ill a numbe~ of districts and a competition was orgalllsed m June. A Ball was orgaI~.1~ed in January and a sum of £1 ,129 was made in addition.to.other fund rmsmg activities. A Flag Day was organised by the ASSOCiatIOn and £12? 'Y as collected for the Brigade. An Ambulance ,:"as presented to the A.Ss~CIatIOn by an anonymous donor. This is now mamtamed .by the ~SSocIatI~:m and has proved to be of grea~ benefit t~ the commulllty. A SIte was gIVen at Cave Valley for a First AId post: thIS was nearly completed by the end .of the year and should be ready i~ 1961. Two Lay .Lecturer~ went to aSSIst with relief in the island of AngUIlla, where they dId sp~e?-did work. Jamaica North West also had a successful year, raIsI?-g. £710 by a St. John Ball towards the cost of a new Headquarters bUIldmg. Legal formalities have been completed and constructi~n was expected to s.tart early in 1961. A number of First Ai~ and N~rsmg classes 'Yere.orgalllsed including plans for teaching First AId to selllor b?ys ar:- d gIrlS ill schools. It is hoped to train more Lay Lecturers to help V:Ith t~s.work. . Jamaica South East had a successful year and m addItIOn to courses m First Aid and Nursing there were three courses for Lay Lect~rers: Indu.strial concerns are continuing to place members o~ theIr st~ff m ~Irst .AId courses and special lectures have be~n given on vano~s subjects. Sll"?.pl~ed instruction in First Aid and Nursmg have been gIVen to orgam~atIOns requesting it. Demonstrations in Artificial Respiration have been gIVen to the pUblic. Out of this Centre have been formed two new Centres, one for the Police and the other for the Prisons Department; we congratulate the Centre on this development. . It was a difficult year for Jamaica South West , but plans.are In hand for developing instruction through the schools. In order for this to be successful Lay Lecturers are required. . .. The Jamaica Police Centre was formed m June 1960. Trammg proceeded satisfactorily and Lay Lecturers were tra~ed .. Police personnel were also able to help with classes for the publIc. FIgures for awards compare favourably with those for the past year. The Jamaica Prisons Centre was also formed in June 1960 and made a good start. A number of men obtained re-exa~in.ation. a~ards. In the Leeward Islands there has been actiVIty III trammg as fa~ as the Police are concerned and courses have taken place in many of the Islands.

There is, however, need for a stronger Association organisation and at present it relies largely on the Brigade. A scheme for centralizing correspondence through Antigua has been very helpful. In the Windward Islands there have been a number of First Aid and Nursing Courses in Grenada and five Lay Lecturers gained their certificates. Funds were being raised for a First Aid Hut and great help in all training matter has been given by the Brigade. St. Lucia has been able to supply First Aiders for public events and maintains its training programme. St. Vincent had a good year and now the great majority of the Police are qualified in First Aid. Lay Lecturers were trained and two of the doctors who have given great help were made Honorary Members of the Association. There were two successful competitions between the Police and the Brigade. In Trinidad and Tobago a number of new activities have been introduced by the Centre. There was a considerable increase in the number of certificates and awards gained as compared with 1959. A request for training was received from Trinidad and Tobago Catering School, a Government sponsored organisation, and First Aid courses are now included in the syllabus of training. Air hostesses from the B.W.I. Airways received training in First Aid and Nursing. Continuous training has proceeded at H.M. Royal Gaol and at various Government institutions. Twenty-seven accidents on the roads and highways of Trinidad were attended to by First Aiders who were on the spot at the time, thus proving in a very effective way the value of the work of the Centre.

reference to translations. The Wor~d. Health Organization has .kept .its Regional Offices informed of the pOSItIon and ha~e 1:'rought to theIr notIce the latest list of books available from the Assoc1atIOn. The Association is most grateful to all those who have so ~bly contributed to the expansion of our work overseas by the preparatIOn of these various translations. They are a most valuable asset and are great~y welcomed by the Association Centres whose classes are conducted m foreign languages.

TRANSLATIONS

There is considerable development in the translation of the Association's manuals and we received during the year a translation of the joint First Aid Manual in French from Canada. This has proved popular and there have been requests for a supply of the books from the British Red Cross Society for some of their branches overseas. The Turkish translation prepared by the Societe de Croissant-Rouge Turc was received early in the year and the Turkish translation prepared in Cyprus by the Association was received in November; the latter is selling well in Cyprus. A Chinese translation of the Adult First Aid Manual was completed in Hong Kong and copies are awaited. The British Red Cross Society approved the translation of the joint First Aid Manual into Burmese. The transcription of the First Aid Manual into Braille was undertaken by the Royal National Institute for the Blind and this work was completed during the year; there has been a considerable demand for the book both at home and overseas. A special edition of the First Aid Manual in English adapted for use in India was being prepared. The Preliminary First Aid Manual also received attention and translations in Arabic and Welsh may be expected in 1961. A Chinese translation is being undertaken in Hong Kong and Greek and Turkish translations are under consideration in Cyprus. There are plans for a joint Elementary First Aid Manual in Swahili based on the Preliminary First Aid Manual and a similar Red Cross production in Tanganyika. An Afrikaans translation of the Nursing Manual is under preparation in South Mrica and a Chinese translation is being prepared in Hong Kong. The Association has corresponded from time to time with the World Health Organisation regarding the use of its manuals overseas with special

COMPETITIONS

This section of the Association's activities flourishes. A joint cOI?I?etition for 1960 was held for those teams transferred from the old M.1ll1stry.of Supply to the War Department and Ministry of Aviation. SpeCial certificates, instead of plaques, were pre~ented ~o each member of the first three teams in the men's and women s sectIOns: The D~c~s and .Harbour Authorities' Association again extended therr competItIOns to mclude a Reserves' event; this proved very successful. We record our sincere thanks to the Corporation of the City of London for the gift of a beautiful Rose Bowl for annual ~~mpetition among women members of Police Forces throughout the BntIsh Isles. The first competition for this cha~pionship troI?~y will be held in 1961 on the occasion of the Police NatIOnal CompetItIOn. During the year, the usual National Competitions were held with the exception of that for the. F~e Brigades. :rhe ~umber of teams and competitors entering the prehmmary rounds 1S e~tlIDated at 2,400 teams comprising 12,000 competitors. It was encouragI?g to note that a. number of the new teams included young members. Wmners of the NatIOnal Competitions held under the auspices of the Association were as follows:Competitions for Men Organisation: Police . . . . . . . . . . British Electricity Ambulance Centre. . . . . British Transport Commission (Railways and Docks) British Transport Commission Police. : . United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authonty . War Department and Ministry of Aviation . National Dock Labour Board Centre Gas Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . ' . ' National Road Passenger Transport Ambulance AsSOCIation . . . . . . . . . General Post Office Ambulance Centre National Coal Board .

Winning Team: Exeter City Police Battersea Newport R. & M. Liverpool Street A.W.R.E. Aldermaston R.R.E. Pershore Great Yarmouth Scottish Gas Board Leicester City Transport W.e. District Office Haunchwood Colliery

Competitions for Women British Electricity Ambulance Centre. . . . . . British Transport Commission (Railways and Docks) United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority . War Department and Ministry of Aviation . Gas Industry. . . . . . . . . . . . ' . ' National Road Passenger Transport Ambulance ASSOCiation . . . . . . . . . . General Post Office Ambulance Centre .

Portsmouth Baker Street Harwell London Headquarters Scottish Gas Board Chiswick Liverpool T.A.

The winners of these competitions, together with the winners of the Perrott Shield Competition of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, took part in the Grand Prior's Trophy Competitions on 17th November at the Porchester Hall. As the Exeter City Police also won the Dewar Shield Competition of the st. John Ambulance Brigade it was decided that this team should represent both the Police and Brigade. We had the privilege and honour to welcome the Chancellor of the Order (Lieut.-General Sir Henry Pownall) on this occasion, who presented the trophies and the individual medallions and in his remarks commented on the steady progress of the Association's activities. The winning teams were :-Men-Police and St. John Ambulance Brigade (Exeter City Police); Women-British Electricity Ambulance Centre (Portsmouth). The Mayor and Mayoress of Paddington, Executive Officers of the Order and representatives of all organizations which had teams competing were present, with a large audience of friends of the competitors from all over the country. We again offer our sincere thanks to the Associated British Picture Corporation Ltd. for their continued generosity in staging this and all other national competitions held during the year. The realistic representations of the various scenes greatly enhanced the effectiveness of the tests, and were the subject of many favourable comments. Warmest appreciation and thanks are due to members of the medical profession who have acted as judges at these competitions, and to the -stewards and casualties who have so generously given much of their time to assist at these events. The co-operation and help received from these sources are an inspiration to those concerned with the organization of competitions. We also thank the competitors most warmly. Without their enthusiasm and the hard work they put into their practices, the competitions would not be the valuable asset which they are to the Association's training and development. CONCLUSION

This has been a year of considerable additions to the activity of the Association's work, both at home and overseas. We have been called upon to give help or advice by organizations in many parts of the world and are glad to have these opportunities. We thank all those who in so many ways have contributed to this expansion. We are deeply grateful to doctors, nurses and laymen who have made possible the many training courses organised under the auspices of the Association. We also thank those who have helped in the preparation of books and pamphlets and thus keeping the Association's teaching up-to-date. Our organisation depends upon many people all over the world who give up their time to deal with administrative matters and we are most grateful to our County Directors, Officers and Committees of Centres and Class Secretaries who work so hard in dealing with the ever-increasing detail which a growing -organization entails. Without the help of all these men and women, who voluntarily give up time and energy to the Association, this report could never have been written. It is a record of service to humanity of which the Order of St. John may well be proud and which is a proof that in the modern world there are still many who are willing to make sacrifices to fulfil the objects of the Order. The coming years will see many changes and many new burdens will be placed upon the Association, but with the

support of so many enthusiastic helpers we may be sure that we will be ble to deal with any task we may be called upon to undertake. a We have had very good co-operation with t~e St. Andrew's Am~ulance Association and the British Red Cross SOCIety. All t~ee bodIes are working more and more together and as a res~lt are havmg a f~r grea.ter impact upon public opinion. We co-operate ~th The R?yal LIfe Savmg Society, The Royal Society for the Preventl~n of AccIden~s, and The Industrial Welfare Society, and greatly apprecIate the help. gIVen by The British Medical Association, The Royal College of Nurs.mg and other professional bodies who are always ready to help ~nd adVIse. The Association owes much to the many people m CJ:overnment departments, Nationalised Industries, Industrial Undertakmg~ ~nd natIOnal bodies who have helped to stimulate the a~ount of traillillg and have given assistance in many different ways durmg the year. . The officers at Headquarters have given many hours of devoted ~ervIce and our debt of gratitude to Dr. A. C. White Knox and Dr. J. S. Mc~mtock grows with each year that passes. Mr. Maclean, the Deputy DIrectorGeneral, has helped me so much with his advice and I am very grateful to him for so much support. . . Lastly, we record once again the debt whIch IS owed by the Order to Colonel Gueritz and the permanent staff at Headquarters wh~ dev~ted~y deal with a multitude of problems and steadily carry out therr dutles ill the administration of our world-wide organization. . To work for the Association is an absorbing and encouragm!?i task and we believe that with the inspiration engendered by such unstmted and enthusiastic support we are meeting the challenge of the modern world. PHILIP SOUTHWELL, Director-General.

APPENDix t. A N A L Y SIS 0 F E X A MIN A T ION S

1960

"A" THROUGH CENTRES

RE-E~iN:J}UN~

CERTIFICATES No. of Classes

Month January .. .. .. ......... February ...... .. .. .. March ...... .. ... .. .. April .. ............. ... May ......... .. .. .. . .. June .. ... .... .. .... .. . July .......... ... .. ..... August ....... ... .... . September ... .. ... . October ... ... ..... .. . . November .. ..... ... December .. ....... ..

329 366 806 668 571 463 468 115 156 231 572 927

TOTALS .... .. .. .. ..

5,672

Number of Candidates successful in F.A.

P.F.A.

2,040 2,031 4,563 3,011 2,560 1,939 1,342 643 724 792 2,784 5,301

493 650 1,545 1,404 1,515 1,145 1,796 287 383 566 888 1,884

27,730

12,556

- - - - --

Occ. F.A.

C.D. 190 173 537 354 130 320 192 56 35 36 355 281

18 7

Lay... Dem. 30 31 72 31 3

230 334 806 982 224 969 753 271 129 423 727 869

P.H.N. 126 239 559 456 548 399 648 51 192 286 396 879

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----11--1--

21 38 69 43 45 37 137

6 3 9

32 53

C.W. 24

75 43

P.C.W.II Total II Total Passed I Failed --------63 80 171 49 115 186 254 10 120 81 136 128

3,217 3,582 8,420 6,399 5,140 5,085 5,183 1,318 1,617 2,247 5,475 9,550

No. of Passed Classes

Failed

3,801 4,510 8,636 7,362 5,556 1,799 844 401 550 948 4,463 5,229

94 59 169 127 86 48 25 5 12 26 107 111

242 201 522 610 353 460 406 71 130 94 411 888

110 167 333 273 271 82 42 25 32 45 182 233

9 25 63 140 28 14 7 24 105 8 71 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ~ 2,659 707 25 167 6,717 4,779 46 1,393 57,233 4,38~ 1,795 60 81 313 44,099 869 18

L .

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281 478 581 554 575 418 431 112 170 190 446 787 5,023

22,433

10,355

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81 157 553 243 277 204 150 17 51 46 534

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8,677

4,296

50,163

22,911 --2-7-

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1959.........

49,431

23,016

6,150

505

7,074

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APPENDIX ill

CERTIFICATES NUMBER ISSUED THROUGH BRANCHES AND CENTRES

Year Up to 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956

England and N. Ireland (including Eire up to 1944) ........................ . .. .. ................ . ..... 3,230,196 ........ .. .. ....... . .... .. ........ ... . .... . ... ..... 39,250 ................... ....................... ......... 45,177 ...... ..... .. ................... ........... ........ 55,552 ............................... .................... 61,194 .... ...... .. ....... ............. ... ..... ........... 64,707 ................................................... 68,405 ....... ............................................ 87,564 80,796 . ........ ....... ...... ... .......... ........ .... .... ..................... .............................. 85,115 . .... .. . .... ........ ... ........ ......... ........ ... 84,502 .... ................... ............................ 85,773

Wales 181,006* 4,463 3,765 4,797 4,888 6,350 7,228 11,178 8,106 7,927 7,794 7,881

1957 1958 1959 1960

England 89,674 95,201 99,91 8 108,105

Wales 9,017 8,599 8,627 8,972

4,381,129

290,598

....... .. ......... ............. .............. .. .... .......... ....... ........ ... . .. ... .. .......... ..... ....... ...... ..... .. . .... . ..... ....... .. ....... .... . .......... ..... ..... ................... ...........

Northern Ireland

Overseas 2,075,324 97,647 78,036 86,520 103,128 104,869 140,423 146,626 153,677 182,410 185,845 198,783

Total 5,486,526 141,360 126,978 146,869 169,21 0 175,926 216,056 245,368 242,579 275,452 278,141 292,437

Northern Ireland 2,308 1,875 2,350 2,794

Overseas 200,847 206,109 244,050 276,169

Total 301,846 311,784 354,945 397,040

9,327

4,480,463

9,162,517

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APPENDIX IV

RE-EXAMINATION AWARDS

Year: Up to 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956

1957 1958 1959 1960

(NOT INCLUDING VOUCHERS) LABELS MEDALLIONS England, England, Ireland Ireland and Northern and Wales Overseas Ireland Wales Overseas 1,081 ,115 137,587 32,816 600,947 6,436 36,916 554 6,500 5,956 43,119 323 6,179 6,302 46,266 446 6,304 5,925 44,652 8,442 464 5,806 53,137 692 9,648 5,960 47,540 676 10,874 6,069 44,206 952 10,964 5,929 44,449 821 13,199 5,790 48,288 890 13,315 6,052 44,983 909 14,063 62,702 5,985 709 14,803 England and Overseas 15,185 16,087 15,283 14,193 775 ,986

PENDANTS

Northern Ireland

Wales 720 780 836 887

Northern Ireland 18 53 33 50

England and Overseas 49,728 59,091 52,891 52,969

Wales 5,847 5,753 5,744 5,624

Northern Ireland 7 30 17 30

43,475

154

1,812,052

226,695

England, Ireland and Overseas 160,383 16,283 9,356 6,949 6,400 7,131 5,419 4,910 7,900 5,972 5,555 5,252

Wales 8,781 678 660 409 528 534 633 650 712 750 941 674

England and Overseas 5,162 6,059 5,170 4,208

Wales 585 664 624 407

262,109

42,783

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland 3 14 2 19

ASSOCIATION NATIONAL COMPETITIONS HELD DURING THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW

I. 2.

3. 4.

Police National Competition was held at the Porchester Hall, London, on 24th February, 1960. Mr. D. C. Maclean (Deputy Director-General) presided and the trophies and plaques were presented by Mr. D. L. M. Renton, T.D., Q.C., M.P. (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State). The Judges were:Dr. J. S. Binning . ... Team Test Dr. Allan Walker. . . Individual Practical Tests and they placed the teams in the following order:I. 2.

3. 4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9. 10.

Exeter City Police. . . Metropolitan Police (L Division) West Sussex Constabulary Liverpool City Police . Bedfordshire Constabulary West Riding Constabulary Staffordshire Constabulary Glamorgan Constabulary East Riding Constabulary Glasgow City Police Maximum marks obtainable: 400

Marks Obtained 367t 34 0 t 3I It 3 02

2g8 29 6 28 51 277t

3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. IO. II.

I2.

London (Battersea) . East Midlands (Kettering) . South Western (Barnstaple) Southern (Salisbury) . South Eastern (Brighton) South Wales (Brecon) . Midlands (Sto urport) . . . . North Eastern (Newcastle-upon-Tyne) Merseyside and North Wales (Runcorn) Eastern (Cliff Quay and Ipswich) . Yorkshire (Kirkstall) . . orth W estern (Manchester) Maximum marks obtainable:

MEN

3. 4.

5· 6.

7. 8. g. 10.

Aldermaston 'A' . . Windscale Fire Brigade. Harwell 'A' . . . . AWRE Woolwich Common. Winfrith Research Group Harwell Police. . Harwell Fire Service I A' AWRE Foulness Harwell 'B' Orfordness . . . . . . . Maximum marks obtainable:

I. 2.

2431 24 0 24 0 216

I85t

I6It

293 291 29 1 29 0 28 5

27 1

261

24 8

Marks Obtained 3 I 3t 30 3

27 2

266t

25 8 24 6 239

235 220

400

WOMEN

27 0 1 267t

30 4 3 01

Unite d Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Competitions for Men and Womenl were held at Cu1cheth, Lancashire, on 19th May, 1960. Mr. H. Linney (Assistant Administration Manager) presided and the trophies and plaques were. presented by Mr. K. Clifford Cook (County Director, St. John Ambulance Association). The Judges were~ Dr. Charles Sharp. Team Test Dual Practical Tests Dr. G. A. Sharpe. and they placed the teams in the following order:-

1. 2.

Marks Obtained 30 5 3 0 3t 289t 28 9

400

9. 10.

261

The Judges were, for the men's teams:Dr. G. M. Shaw Smith . . . . . Team Test Dr. J. A. Hanraty Dual Practical Tests For the women's teams:Dr. Monica Latta . .. Team Test Dr. W. M. M. Douglass. . . Dual Practical Tests and they placed the teams in the following ordenMEN

5. 6. 7. 8.

Southern (Portsmouth) South Eastern (Hove). . . . Merseyside and North Wales (Chester) North Eastern (Newcastle-upon-Tyne) Eastern (Fens and Cambridge) . North Western (Manchester) East Midlands (Kettering). . . . Midlands (South Staffs. and North Worcs.) South Western (Bristol) . Yorkshire (Sheffield) . . . . . . Maximum marks obtainable: 400

242t

British Electricity Ambulance Centre Competitions for Men and Wo men were held at the Porchester Hall, London, on 23rd March, 1960. Mr. D. C. Maclean (Deputy Director-General) presided and the trophies and plaques were presented by Mr. C. R. King, C.B.E. (Chairman of the Electricity Council) .

I. 2.

Marks Obtained

WOMEN

APPENDIX V

Harwell . Aldermaston

.... . Maximum marks obtainable:

19 21

Marks Obtained

295 286 400

British Transport Commission (Railways and Docks) Competitions for Men and Women and British Transport Commission Police Competition were held at the Central Hall, London, S.W.l, on 8th June, 1960. Mr. Horace F. Parshall (Director-General) presided, and the trophies and plaques were presented by General Sir Brian Robertson, Bart. (Chairman of the British Transport Commission). The Judges were, for the men's teams: . . . Dr. Ian Mackenzie Team Test Dr. H. Temple Phillips L . Dual Practical and Dr. A. R. Bone f Oral Tests For the women's and police teams:Dr. J. H. Taylor . . . . . Team Test } . Dual Practical and Dr. Charles Sharp Dr. R. C. Gubbins Oral Tests and they placed the teams in the following order:-

26 MEN I.

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

8. 9. 10. I I.

12.

I3.

Western (Newport R. & M.). . Southern (Exmouth Junction M.P. No. I) London Midland (Camden Goods) Eastern (Worksop). . . . Western (Bristol D.T.S.O.) . Southern (Horsham No. I) . Eastern (Parkeston Quay) .. London Midland (St. Pancras Goods) North Eastern (York C. & W.). . North Eastern (Newcastle Central) Scottish (Bridgeton) . . . London Transport (Lots Road) . Scottish (Perth) . . . . . . Maximum marks obtainable: 600 WOMEN

I. 2.

3· 4. 5. 6. 7.

London Transport (Baker Street) North Eastern (Hull Policewomen). . Eastern (Liverpool Street Policewomen) Scottish (Falkirk). . . . . . Southern (Dorking 'A'). . . London Midland (Euston 'B') . Western (paddington 'A') . . . . Maximum marks obtainable:

Marks Obtained

4 85 47 8t 45 8 45 6 t 455 442t 439t 43 6 39 2 390 3 63t 359 345 Mark s Obtained 4 82

439 439 420 419

The Judges were:. Men's Team Test Dr. Gordon Gillies Women's Team Test Dr. R. T. S. Henderson. Dr. M. Cohen and Dual Practical Tests Dr. J. J. Morland and they placed the teams in the following order:MEN I. 2.

3. 4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9. 10. II. I2.

406

R .R.E. Pershore . . A.R.D.E. Fort Halstead R.O.F. Glascoed R.O.F. Cardiff . S.D. Elstow . . R.A. Woolwich (W.D. Police) R.P.E. W estcott C.D.E.E. -Porton R.O.F. Chorley. . S.R.D.E. Christchurch R.A.E. Bedford R.O.F. Nottingham Maximum marks obtainable:

Marks Obtained 3 08 3 08 294 27 6 t 27 6 274 26 4 262

254 228

228 212 400

3 21 600

WOMEN I. 2.

3· 4. 5.

B.T.C. POLICE Eastern (Liverpool Street 'A') London Midland (Heysham) W est ern (Cardiff Docks) . Southern (Bricklayers Arms) North Eastern (Darlington). . . . Maximum marks obtainable:

I. 2.

600

National Coal Board Competitions for Miners were held at the Winter Blackpool, on 11th June, 1960. Dr. J. H. Rogan (Chief Medical Officer of the Board) presided and the trophies and plaques were presented by Mr. J. Crawford (National Coal Board Member). The Judges were:Dr. H. J. Gilbert . Team Test Dr. D. W. Hendry and Dr. ]. B. Wilson . Individual Tests and they placed the teams in the following order:Mark s

3. 4. 5. 6. 7·

Gar~ens,

I. 2.

3· 4. 5· 6. 7. 8. 9.

Haunchwood Colliery South Kirkby Colliery Auchincruive Colliery Eppleton Colliery . Newlands Colliery . Rawdon Colliery . West Wylam Colliery Betteshanger Colliery Ifton Colliery Maximum marks obtainable:

Obtained

46I t 441 43 8

437t 43 0 t 421

420i 4IO t 40 7t 600

War Department and Ministry of Aviation Competitions for Men and Women were held at Metropole Building, Whitehall Place, London, S.W.I, on 24th June, 1960. Mr. Horace F. Parshall (Director-General) presided and the trophies and plaques were presented by Mr. R. G. J{. Way, C.B., C.B.E. (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for War).

Headq uarters London R.O.F. Chorley. . . H eadq uarters Chessington A.R.D.E. Fort Halstead R.O.F. Blackburn . R.O.F. Nottingham. R.A.E. Farnborough Maximum marks obtainable:

Marks Obtained 299 28 7 27 8 262

259 254 247 400

National Dock Labour Board Ambulance Centre Competition for Dock Workers was held at Queen Mary College, London, E.I, on 9th July, 1960. The Rt. Hon. Lord Crook, J.P. (Chairman of the National Dock Labour Board and President of the Centre) presided and presented the trophy and plaques. The Judges were:~ Dr. G. M. Shaw Smith Team Test Dr. R. T. S. Henderson Dual Practical Tests

and they placed the teams in the following order:1. 2.

3· 4· 5· 6. 7· 8. 9· 10. II.

Yarmouth . Southampton . . London Upper Pool Grimsby No. I Liverpool 'B' Manchester Swansea . Middlesbrough 'B' Barry 'B' . Greenock Leith Maximum marks obtainable :

Mark s Obtained 3 01 297 29 6 282

27 1 255

254 25 0 24 2

234 222 400

Gas Industry Competitions tor Men and Women were held at Friends Ho?se, London, N.W.I.' on 29th September, 1960. Sir Philip Southwell (DIr~ctor-General) presIde~ and the trophies and plaques were presented by SIr Henry Jones (ChaIrman of the Gas Council). The Judges were:Dr. J. Munro Sherriff . Men's Team Test Dr. F. H. Taylor. Women's Team Test Dr. A. Conn and Dual Practical Tests Mr. S. W. Harden. and they placed the teams in the following order:--

WOMEN

MEN I .

3· 4. 5· 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. I I. 12.

Scottish Gas Board. . West Midlands Gas Board East Midlands Gas Board orth Western Gas Board South Eastern Gas Board Eastern Gas Board. . North Thames Gas Board North Eastern Gas Board South Western Gas Board Northern Gas Board Southern Gas Board Wales Gas Board. . . . . Maximum marks obtainable:

Mark s Obtained 30 7 3 01 295t 28 5 28 4! 25 I ! 249! 243 234! 234! 23 I ! I69!

3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Scottish Gas Board . Eastern Gas Board. . North Western Gas Board West Midlands Gas Board South Western Gas Board North Eastern Gas Board East Midlands Gas Board Southern Gas Board . . . . . Maximum marks obtainable:

3 20

295! 294 286! 266! 255 25 I ! 24 0 ! 400

MEN

3. 4. 5· 6. 7.

Leicester City Transport . Birmingham City Transport . Preston Corporation Transport. . Plymouth City Transport . . . Huddersfield Corporation Transport . West Bromwich Corporation Transport Edinburgh Corporation Transport. . Maximum marks obtainable: 4 00

London Transport Executive Liverpool City Transport Cardiff City Transport . Coventry City Transport Maximum marks obtainable:

30 4t

3 00 t

280t 400

General Post Office Ambulance Centre Competitions for Men and Women were held at the Porchester Hall, London, W.2, on 20th October, I960 . Mr. D. C. Maclean (Deputy Director-General) presided and the trophies and plaques were presented by Miss Mervyn Pike, M.P. (H.M. Assistant Postmaster General). The Judges were, for the men's teams:Dr. Gordon Gillies . Team Test Dual Practical Tests Dr. Bryan Jones For the women's teams:Dr. R. T. S. Henderson Team Test Dr. Colin Wynne . Dual Practical Tests and they placed the teams in the following order:MEN

Mark s Ob tained

. National Road Passenger Transport Ambulance Association Competitwns for Men and Women were held at st. George's Hall, Liverpool, on 9th October, I960. Mr. W. M. Hall (President of the Association and General Manager, Liverpool Corporation Passenger Transport) presided and the trophies and plaques were presented by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Alderman J. L. Hughes. The Judges were:Dr. Charles Sharp . . Men's Team Test Dr. Ellen W. M. Shaw . . Women's Team Test Dr. W. A. S. Llewellyn and Dual Practical Tests Dr. Miles H. Irving . and they placed the teams in the following order:-

I. 2.

3. 4.

400

WOMEN I. 2.

I. 2.

Marks Obtained 3 28

Mark s Obtained 335

3 I 4t 314 3 08

3 00! 29 6 283f

1. 2.

3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ro. II. 12.

13· 14·

Marks Obtained London P ostal Region (West Central D.O.) . . 3 02 Headquarters Group A (H.Q . o. I Branch P.O.A.C.) 29 6t Savings Department (S.B.D. Acton) . . . . . 29 I t London Telecommunications Region (North Area T.M.O.) 29 1 Headquarters Group B (Factories Dept., Birmingham) . 29 0 t Northern Ireland (Belfast H.P.O.) . 28 3 Midland R egion (Birmingham P.O.A.C.) . . 27 6 South Western Region (Taunton T.A. Yeovil) . 27 2 t Headquarters Group C (Engineer-in-Chief, London) 259 Home Counties R egion (Reigate & Redhill H.P.O.) 25 8! Scotland (Perth P.O.A.C.). . . . . . . 24 I ! North Western Region (Barrow-in-Furness P.O.A.C.) 239 North Eastern Region (York H.P.O.). . . . 23 2t Wales & Border Counties (Cardiff P.O.A.C.) 221 Maximum marks obtainable: 400 WOMEN

Marks Obtained North Western Region (Liverpool T.A.). . Savings Department (S.C.D. Manor Gardens) 3· Supplies Department (Edinburgh Depot) . . . . 4· Headquarters Group A (H.Q. No. I Branch P.O.A.C.) . 5: External Telecommunications Executive (Electra House) (TIe) and South Western Region (Bristol T.M.O.) 7· Northern Ireland (Belfast T.A.). . . . 8. Wales & Border Counties (Cardiff P .O .A.C.) . 9· Scotland (Dundee T.M.O.). . . . . . . 10 . Headquarters Group B (Factories Dept., Birmingham) II. North Eastern Region (Halifax H.P.O.). . . . 12. London Telecommunication Region (East Area T.M.O.) 13 · Midland Region (Birmingham P.O.A.C.) . . . 14· Home Counties Region (Tunbridge Wells T.M.O.) Maximum marks obtainable: 400 1. 2.

The Grand Prior's Trophy Competitions for Men and Women were held at the Porchester Hall, London, W.2, on 17th November, 1960. Sir Philip Southwell (Directl r-General) presided and the trophies and medallions were presented by Lt.-General Sir Henry Pownall, R.C.B., R.B.E., D.S.G., M.C. (The Chancellor of the Most Venerable Order of St. John). The Judges were, for the men's teams:Team Test Mr. F. M. Hanna, F.R.C.S. Dual Practical Tests Dr. W. M. M. Douglass. For the women's teams;Team Test Mr. R. H. Percival, F.R.C.S. Dual Practical Tests Dr. Allan Walker . and they placed the teams in the following order:MEN

Marks I. 2.

3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. II.

Obtained Police & St. John Ambulance Brigade (Exeter City Police) 33Ii United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (A.W.R.E. Alderrnaston) . . . . . . . . . . 290i British Transport Commission Police (Liverpool Street). 285i British Transport Commission (Railways & Docks) (Newport R. & M.) . . . . .. ... 276i General Post Office Ambulance Centre (W.C. District Office) . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 I i National Coal Board Miners' Competition (Haunchwood Colliery) .. .... 265 Gas Industry (Scottish Gas Board). . . . . . 253 i War D epartment and Ministry of Aviation (R.R.E. Pershore) . . . . . . . . .. 2531British Electricity Ambulance Centre (Battersea) 25 2 i National Road Passenger Transport Ambulance Association (Leicester City). . . . . . 248 National Dock Labour Board (Great Yarmouth) 240i Maximum marks obtainable: 400 WOMEN

Marks I. 2.

3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

British Electricity Ambulance Centre (Portsmouth) . St. John Ambulance Brigade (Moseley 'A'). . . General Post Office Ambulance Centre (Liverpool T.A.) . British Transport Commission (Railways & Docks) (Baker Street) . . . . . . Gas Industry (Scottish Gas Board) National Road Passenger Transport Ambulance Association (Chiswick) . . . . . . . . . . War Department & Ministry of Aviation (London Headquarters) . . . . . . . . . . United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (Harwell) Maximum marks obtainable: 394

Obtained 3 0 913 02

28 7

26 7 26Si 249i

24 I i 217

ASSOCIATION COUNTY DIRECTORS (Corrected up to loth July, 1961)

BERKSHIRE B UCKINGHAMSHIRE CHESHIRE DERBYSHIRE DEVONSHIRE

C. Stoker Sheriff, Esq., T.D., Athenaeum Court Hotel, II6, Piccadilly, W.r. F. L. Gordon, Esq., Shenstone House, Chalfont St. Giles. Major R. R. F. T. Barry, M.B.E., 13, Grove Park, Knutsford, Cheshire. The Viscount Scarsdale, Kedleston Hall, Kedleston, Derby. Brigadier C. E. A. Browning, C.B. E., M.C., "Flagstones," East Budleigh Road, Budleigh Salterton. Brigadier V. F. S. Hawkins, D.S.O., M.C., Athelleaze, Athelhampton, Dorchester. Dr. D. 1. Acres, Pendley House, London Road, Gt. Tarpots, South Benfleet. Colonel R. A. Bingley, C.V.O., D.S.O., O.B.E., Pegglesworth, near Cheltenham.

DORSET. ESSEX GLOUCESTERSHIRE HAMPSHIRE

A. F. Hetherington, D.S.C., B.A., 164, Above Bar, Southampton, Hampshire.

LANCASHIRE LONDON ORTHUMBERLAND

K. C. Cook, Esq., F.C.A., St. John Headquarters, 15/17, Mount Street, Preston. Group Captain N. M. Heath, O.B.E., 83 Duke Street, Grosvenor Square, W.r. R. L. Bellwood, Esq., T.D., Heugh Mill, Stamfordham, Northumberland. (Correspondence to: 42, Mosley Street , Newcastle-on-Tyne, r.) Colonel A. V. G. Dower, T.D., D.L., M.F.H., Newington House, Warborough. Lt.-General Sir Brian Kimmins, K.B.E., Rodwell House, West Lambrook, South Petherton. Dr. D. W. Fryer, 52, Derby Road, Ipswich.

OXFORDSHIRE SOMERSET SUFFOLK SURREY

Dr. J. A. Waycott, 9/10, Wellington Place, Woodbridge Road, Guildford.

SUSSEX

Sir H. C. Sinderson Pasha, K.B.E., C.M.G., M.V.O., M.D., Little Steddings, Forest Row.

WARWICKSHIRE WILTSHIRE WORCESTERSHIRE YORKSHIRE (West Riding)

Brigadier R. A. Phayre, D.S.O., Church Farm House, Sherborne, Warwickshire. J. A. Willison, E sq. , Chief Constable . Hindlip Hall, Worcester. G. E. Scott, Esq., O.B.E .. Chief Constable. West Riding Constabularv . P.O. Box

W akefield .

Classes in the areas of Centres marked with an asterisk are arranged in direct communication with Headquaners as D etached Cla3~es

CENTRES OF THE ASSOCIA TION (Corrected up to loth July, 1961)

County and Centre 13XRKSHIRXBracknell

Formed

President

H onorary S ecrelw'y

Chairman

195 6 Miss D. K. Gibbins, St. John House, 101 Lundon Road, Reading.

Reading

1955

·Windsor

1880

The Mayor

Rev. Dawson-Walker

H. C. W. Hobbs, 143a, St. Leonards Road, Windsor

BIRMINGHAM

1880

V. Everard, J.P.

A. A . Lloyd

E . \V

BRISTOL

1880

The Dean of Bristol

Dr. A . P. Gorbam

\!~rti n ,

roo, Lionel Street, Birmingham, 3

Bartlett , 33, Alcove Road, Fishponds, Bristol

BUCKTNGHAMSHTRE-

Co unty Centre ...

Mrs . P . Street ,

1922

omers, t. ylesbury

John H.Q. , 79,

Buckingham

CAMBRrDGESHIRE-

\Visbech

1909

W. Stewart Elgoocl

1Ii ~s

w. E. Boyden ,

7, Oakroyd Crescent , Wisbech

CHESTlTRE-

Birkenhead Stockport

1912

A. C. Blaylock, 12, St. Vincent Road, Claughtoh, Bi rkenhead W. E. Roberts, 12, St. Peter's Square, Stockport

County and Cffltr-e

Formed

President

CUMBERLAND-

Cumberland Mines and Quarries o Keswick ~Millom

Chairman J . W. Badger

I. G. Stewart. 34, Lowther Street, Whitehaven

J . N ewton

H. Pollard, 4, High Hill, Keswick J. H . Holmes, 185, Devonshire Road, Millom

Honor-MY S"cr-etar-y

1895 188 4 1888

Mrs. Bromley J . N ewton

DZRBYSlURK-

Derby

1886

C. Middleton,

Dr. A. Morrison

G. E. Johnson , 146, Burton Road, Derby

Granby & Ilkeston

1898

1. A. A . Macdonald

W . F . Rigley

W . H. Sheldon , 78 Little Hallam Lane, Ilkeston.

1921

The Right Hon. Lord Roborough

N . S. Cox ,

G. Howard, s, Faringdon Road, Plymouth

The Mayor The Mayor

E . L. Richards Mrs. D. Galton

M .A .

DZVONSH1RE-

Plymouth & District ...

B . SC.

DORSET-

Dorchester Poole Wareham Weymouth

R. D. Hodges, 29, Grosvenor Road, Dorchester Mrs. E. O. Park, "Rondette," 12, Waverley Crescent, Oakdale, Poole Mrs . M. Bond, S.R.N., Holme Priory, Wareham, Dorset

Dr. Cunningham

DURHAM-

Hartlepools

1880

South Shields Stockton & Thomaby

D. Edgar, J.P .

D. Edgar, J.P.

W. P . Webster Col. H . E . K itching ,

S . Grey R. Pickersgill, J.P.

M.B.E.,

Sunderla.nd

R. Robson, P.O. Box 4, 76, Church Street, West Hartlepool Major T. A . Page, 75, King Street, South Shields R. McDowell, 33, Kings Terra.ce, Wolviston Road, Blllmgham, Co. Durham. H. R. Gray, B.E.M., 3, Commercial Road, Hendon,

J..

D .L., J.P.

W. O . Kirkwood, J.P.

D. L. Rennison

Sunderland

GLOUCESTERSHIRlt-

County Secretary ... 1912

Col. Sir J ames Sleeman, C.B., C.M.G.,

Gloucester Cit y

1881

Dr. A. Alcock

Gloucest er County South Gloucestershire . ..

1957 195 8

Cheltenham

C. Sadler

Dr.

Lt.-Col. F. W. Williamson, O.B.~., 12, Royal Crescent, Cheltenham Mrs. E. G. Botting, 36, Cambray Court, Cheltenham

C . B . E., M.V . O.

Lt.-Col. J. W . T . Wooldridge

J . C. Gray , St. Margarets, 17, Upton Lane, Bamwood, Gloucester Miss M. K . Oswell, 12, Royal Crescent, Cheltenham W . E. Sh epherd, Bay uda, Horse Street, Chipping Sodbury

1'. McCaa N . R . T urnbull,

D . L. Hill, M .A ., Southern Gas Y armouth Road , P arkstone, Mrs . Wilson , Little Goddards, R. G. Ehlen, Ardie, 2 Abbott

Dr. C. H. Drak e

HAMPSHIRE-

County Secretary ... Andover Basingstoke

1949 1959

The Mayor

Bournemouth

1926

The Mayor

Gosport & Fareham

194 8

E. J . Crossland

Portsmo uth

1881

W . N. Wilson,

Southam pton

1880

The Dowager Swaythling

1954

Right R ev. The Lord Bishop of Dover

Dr. C. E. McCausland

188 4

Col. G. G . H. Bolton,

A . Brown, J . P.

1894

The Mayor

KENT-

*Folkestone & Hythe ...

F . R.C.V.S .

Dr. C. Hey gat e Vernon G . Albray M.B.E.

L ady

LANCAS HI RE-

Accrington Ashton-und er-Lyne

R. W. B ray Dr. H . C . Ma urice'William s, O.B. E .

C.B.E., M.C., D.L., J.P.

Ald .

R. H oward,

J. P .

B acup

19 1 9

B oard Training Centre, Dorset Hatherden, Andover Close, Basingstoke

A. Aked,

M.A., LL.B.,

A. D. Bond

B.E.M.

Barrow-in-F urness Blackburn

1880 188 5

J. A. Clark The Mayor

T. Holgate D. G. Hartley ,

Blackpool

1955

I. Gibrail

C. H . N eedham

B . A.

A. R. G. Martin, 28, Palmerston Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth Lt. Com dr. W. H . Parker, 15 , Felix Road, Hardway, Gosport 1. M. H obbins, G . E. C. Ltd . , Broad Oak Works, The Airport , P ortsmouth Mrs . A . E. Alford, 8, Obelisk Road, Woolston, South ampton

J. W. Halliwell, Ambulance Drill Hall, Bull Bridge, Accrington T . P. O'Donnell, 27, Gambrel Grove, Ashton-underL y ne D. McN amara, 179, R ochd ale R oad, Bacup T . Clark, B.E . M . , 14, Durh am Street , Barrow-in-Furness E. Bury , c / o Education Office, Library Street, Blackburn W . S . Halsall , 42 Leys Road, Blackpool

County and Centre

Formed

Honorary Secretary

Chairman

Prestdent The Mayor

Bolton

1957

Brierfield

18 8 9

Dr. P. D. Drinkwater

E. Cortman, 29b, Sefton Street, Brierfield

Burnley

18 8 3

L. Massey, M.B.E.

W. E. Rawstron

L. Jakeway, 10, Rosehill Mount, Manchester Road,

Bury

1949

The Mayor

E. Smalley, M.B.

L. Perkins, 4 Manchester Road, Bury

Colne

1 88 9

G. E. Wilmore, J.P.

J. E. Driver, J.P.

Victor Burrell, 130, Harrison Drive, Colne

Darwen

19 19

J. T. Cooper, M.C.

Fleetwood

1953

Councillor J. W. Robinson

T. E. Blackburn

?l1rs. M. :.'Ii. Meggitt, "Ravendale," Turncroft Road, Da.rwen J. C. Cross, 73, Bramley Avenue, Fleetwood

Great Harwood

1949

Mrs. J. Cunliffe

P. F. Pierce

Lancashire Headquarters

195 0

Watson

Burnley

Dr. J. A. Tomb

C. B. Mann

Major T. E. Spencer, M.B.E., St. John Headquarters, IS / 17, Mount Street, Preston B. J. Hopkins, 18, Castle Park, Lancaster

195 0

A. Higham, B.E.M., J.P.

C. S. Gregory, M.P.S.

J. Benson, 15, Manchester Road, Leigh, Lanes.

Liverpool

1880

Rt. Hon. the Earl of Derby, !'If-C.) D.L .

W. J . Inglis, S.J.A.A.) 49a, Rodney Street, Liverpool,

Manchester

1880

Lt.-Com. K. M. Hoare

F. R. Warren, 12, Mosley Street, Manchester, 2.

Nelson

1888

Professor W. Mansfield Cooper, LL.M. H. N. Roberts, J.P.

J. Heap

W. H. Morgan, 39, Beaufort Street, Nelson

Oldham Preston

188 4 1889

A. Harrison

Dr. J. T. Keddie W. Taylor, J.P.

Rawtenstall

X95 0

C. Cunliffe,

Miss E. M. Bailey, II, Ainsdale Crescent, Roy ton H. Swarbrick, 32, Abingdon Drive, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston Mrs. Gaskell, M.A., J.P., Saunder Brow, Newchurch-inRossendale

Rochdale

r886

A. M. llifcMaster

St. Helens

188 4

J. Pemberton

South Fylde Southport

195 6 18 87

Todmorden

1949

Lord Cozens-Hardy, D.L., J.P. The Mayor Lieut.-Col. R. F. Hesketh, M.P. The Mayor

Ulverston

1957

Councillor W. J. Nott

Warrington Wigan

19 60 195 8

D. Aitken

E. Cox, 47, Smithy Lane, St. Annes on Sea, Lanes. D. Stobbs, c/o The Shrubberies, Victoria Road, Tamworth, Staffs. H. MacRae, I, Pleasant View, Longfield Road, TodE. C. Hallam morden A. C. Collins, Hollowmire Cottage, Osmotherley, UlverRev. M. D. Grieve ston, Lanes. A. W. Hill, M.I.MECH.E. J. J. Johnson, 2, Bewsey Street, Warrington, Lanes. Miss 1. Redford, 92, Swan Meadow Road, Wigan T. Atherton, B.E.M.

The Lord Mayor

H. N. Bream

Miss C. Ward, 1I2, Regent Road, Leicester

The Rt. Hon. The TJord Brownlow

Dr. M. CLavin

F. G. Latch em , 47, S"Yallowbeck Avenue, Doddington Road, Lincoln

The Lord Mayor

Sir Irving Gane,

Alan S. Lamboll, C.C., Flat 32, 60, Park Lane, W.I

Lancaster Leigh, Atherton Tyldesley

and

LEICESTERSHIRE (and RUTLAND)County Centre LTNCOLNSHIRE1917 County Centre LONDONCity of London

K. C. Cook, F.C.A .

The Chief Constable

J. Lewis

J. A.R.S.H.

Mrs. E. Eastwood

Tweedale

The Mayor

Eastern Area Northern Area

F. J. Brown, J.P.

South East Area

Lt.-Col. W. R. Hornby Steer, M.A., LL.B. A. T. Bandy, B.E.M.

Col. W. J. ·Wilkinson, 40, Upper Brook Street, W.I

F. G. Thomas, M.A.

South West Area Western Area ... N ORTHAMPTONSHIRENorthampton W elling borough

E. Thornhill, 3, Queen's Avenue, Wardle Road, Rochdale H. Greenall, 124, Broad Oak Road, Parr, St. Helens

Councillor J. Faulkner D. G. Flinn, F.C.I.I.

K.C.V.O.

City of Westminster

Miss E. G. Cresswell, 43, Grosvenor Road, Ilford, Essex L. J. Towers, 63, Old Park Road, Palmers Green, N.13

J. Hallard, National Dock Labour Board, 22-26, Albert Embankment, S.E.I

W. Anderson, Park Royal Brewery, N.W.IO

1886 1888

.T.

S. Parker

F. C. Gibbs, 45, Lansdown Drive, Westone, Northampton J. S. Parker, 12, Church Street, Wellingborough

Blyth Haltwhistle ewcastle- upon -Tyne North Shields

W . Gibson

Dr.

195 8 1959

Dr. C. F . Fairlie, T.D.

Dr. A. S. Urquhart Lt .-Col. J . Clark. T.D.

1910

S . Embleton, O.B.E.

Dr. Gavin Muir

1888

The i\layor

Dr. G . MacAlister Dowson

Col. A. V. G. Dower, T.D., D.L ., M.F.H.

H. T. B ennett, "Asphodel," Third Acre Rise, Oxford

RUTLA D :>HROPSHIRECounty Centre STAFFORDSHIRECounty Centre

Dobson

The Rt . Hon."- the Earl of Powis

West SuHolk SURREYCounty Secretary Croydon Farnham

Dr. D. A. Ireland

Regent Road, Leicester

W. Walker, Ambulance Servic;&adquarters, Central Ambulance Station, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury V. Chancellor, Park Lodge, 10, Victoria Road, Stafford

Col. M. MacEwan, D.S.O., O.B.E., D.F.C., M.B.

R. E. Lawler

H. G. Eade, I, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich R. E. Lawler, Ambulance Station, Samuel Road, Ipswich

1954

Sir Gervase Blois, Bt.

C. Craig, F.R.C.S.

195 6

W. T. Aitken, M.P.

Dr. D. A. McCracken

1954 1954

The Mayor

E. Dane

Chipperfield, 17, Churchill Road, Halesworth, Suffolk O. Cole, 4, W est Drive, Mildenhall, near Bury St. Edmunds Mrs. Ruddock, County Headquarters, St. John House, Woodbridge Road, Guildford Mrs. G. R. Hamley, 5 St. Saviour's Road, Croydon Miss W. M. Ariss, I Longley Road, Farnham S. T. Denning, A.C.I.S., 8 Arlington Gardens, Saltdean, near Brighton

County Secretary

I952

Tho Mayor of Brighton

District Chichester

1954

Crawley & Three Bridges

1954

Air Vice-Marshal T. A. Langford -Sainsbury, C.B., O.B.E., D.F .C. A.F.C. Mrs. Knight

Eastbourne & District...

IIove

II2,

1880

SUSSEX-

Brighton,

Nessworthy, 6 South Preston Grove, North Shield.

Miss C. Ward,

Dr. F. L . Richard

North East Suffolk

L. T . Wedderburn, Medical Centre N.C.B., Ashington Colliery, Ashington F. S. Parsons, 21, Hunter Avenue, Blyth T. Kelly, Garden House, Wapping, Haltwhistle, North umberland J. H. Dales, 2, Osborne T errace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne,

1953

OXFORDSHlRECounty Centre

SUFFOLKCounty Secretary . .. Ipswich ...

Honorary Secretary

Chairman

President

County and G,n.tre [ ORTHUMBERLANDAshington

and

W. F. Friend

Mrs. F. l-I. Denning, 8, Arlington Gardens, Saltdean,

Mrs. A. F. Eastland

near Brighton Colonel P. H. Catt, F.R.G.S., Lavender Cottage, Felpham, Bognor Regis, Sussex

E. Stanford, C.B.E.

W. A. Benkel, 7, Milton Road, Pound Hill, Crawley

1954

G. J. Anderson, B.SC.

W. H . Sharpe, 10, Wharf Road, Eastbourne

East Grinstead & District 1956

The Rt. Hon. the Earl Sir H. C. Sinderson De La Warr Pasha, K.B.E., etc The Mayor D. L. Brown

G. H. Wren,

Hastings & St. Leonards

1880

E. D. Ascroft, M.P.S., 22,

218,

Holtye Road, East Grinstead

Priory Close, Hastings

1955

D. Bryce, O.B.E., J.P.

F. G. Holmes. J.P.

Miss W. M. Barker, 19, North Street, Horsham

Lewes, Haywards Heath & District

R. E. Breffit, O.B.E .

C. A. Webb, 30 Firle Crescent , Lewes

1956

Major P. G. Darv ilSmith , C.B.E.

Worthing

1955

Mrs. G. PuckertMoney

W. G. Goldfinch

Miss E. S. Barrett, The Limes, 127, Findon Road, Worthing

W ARWICKSHIRECoventry

1912

The Lord Mayor

E. W. Cowpe-Pendleton N. E. Ward, 52, Dunchurch Highway , Coventry

Horsham

1957

P . Varley

T. J. Brodest, 32, Henley Road, Leamington Spa

Nuneaton

1958

The Mayor

Mrs. Howe

W. G . Hart, 38r, Camp Hill Road, Nuneaton

Rugby

1957

The Mayor

C. B . Bedford

Stratford-on-A von

1959

Dr. J. B. Bramwell, M.A .

Superintendent A. J. Burton , Ambulance Depot, Temple Street, Rugby A. V . Lane, 255, Alcester Road, Stratford-on-Avon

196r

F. Price, M.B.E . Major E. Wright, J.P.

Leamington & Warwick

WORCESTERSHIREHalesowen ·Stourbridge

Worcester

1 88 3

1~0

B. Cavenagh , M.C.

Dr. C. T. Mills

Sergeant J. Jones, 2, Bournes Close, Hasbury, Halesowen J . E. Watteson, 48, High Street, Wollaston, Stourbridge G. L. Woodward, 104, Spetchley Road , Worcester

County and Centre

Pr~s'd~"t

Formed

Chairman

Honorary S.cretary

YORKSHIRE (EAST)

Hull and East Riding Cl)unty Centre

1882

Lt.-Col. D. Bellamy,

G. Hampson

S. L. Fairclough, 9, Southfield Road, Bricknell Avenue, Hull

C.B.E., D . L.

YORKSHIRE (NORTH)

North Riding County Centre

1881

The Marquess of Zetland. K.G ., etc.

C. N. Sadler

G. Richardson, "Woodleighton," 16, Emerson Avenue, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough

T. Cowgill, II, Wellhouse Road, Barnoldswick E. Oxley, Station Officer, Fire & Ambulance Dept., Town Hall, Barnsley Inspector T. F. Pearson, 3, Pendragon Lane, Bolton, Bradford, 2. W. E. Marriott, 88, Laughton Road, Dinnington, near Sheffield Sergt. P. G. Saxton, Borough Police Training Room, The Guildhall, Doncaster T. J. Daniels, 5, Jacksonville, Goole

YORKSHIRE (WEST)-

·Barnoldswick Barnsley & District

19 1 9

F. Widdup.

1955

The Mayor

R. R. J. Chaney G. Parfitt

Bradford

1953

Dr. J . Douglas

W. Thomas,

J .P .

• Dinnington Main

O.B.E.

J. T. E. Jones

Doncaster

1955

E. Soar

W. T. Davis

Goole

1955

The May or

Supt. T. Todd

Halifax

1912

The Mayor

H. Woodhead

District

1952

Heavy Woollen District

1883

Dr. J . Walker

Dr.

E. Moss

Harrogate and

C. J. Simpson

Walker

Hebden Bridge

1887

Huddersfield & District

1955

F. Crawshaw

J. Chadwick,

Keighley

1883

Miss A. Scatterty

Dr.

Leeds

I878

Dr.

W. Cockcroft

I954

(ltley

1888

H . Blakeley, Batley E. Stansfield, M.B.E.

Prentice, ].P.

J. W. Silversides . A. J. Paterson, J.P.

Osgoldcross

H. Hudson, Health Dept., Halifax Corporation, Powell Street, Halifax R. C. Sage, 9, Beechwood Grove, Harrogate

W. F. Tunnicliffe

M.A.,

B.E.M.,

Fairview Avenue, Carlinghow Lane,

Lee View Road, Hebden Bridge

22,

H. Greenfield, 89, Ravensknowle Road, Dalton, Huddersfield Mrs. M. A. Cook, 41, Redcliffe Street, Keighley H. Johnson,

I3,

Arrnley Grange Oval, Leeds,

B.L.

ShaW', J.P.

E. Lazenby,

48, Lovver Oxford Street.

Castleford,

Yorks.

H. Hudson

J. W. Thomas,

Granville Mt., Otley, Yorks.

1894

S. Brierley

A. Holland

Mrs . Redfearn, 3. Platting Road , Lydgate, Nr. Oldham

Selby

1955

H. B . Powell

B. P owell

W. Smith, S.J.A.A. H.Q., Flaxley Road, Selby

Sheffield

18 78

Col. Sir Frederick F. A. Neill

A. Roebuck

J. W.

Shipley & District

1955

A. Watson

W. F. Seed

J. H. Wade, 14, Edwards Road, Pye Nest, Halifax

H. B. Kearsley

D. Stocks, 16, Rigg Drive, Swinton

W. Wright

C. H. Brears, 8, Newton Lane, Outwood, Nr. Wakefield

• Saddleworth

*Sowerby Bridge

r890

Swinton

1902

Wakefield

18 96

York

1890

W. F. Seed

The Mayor

W ebb,

B.E.M.,

23, N esfield Way, Sheffield, 5

E. Bishop, 23, Valley Drive, IIkley, Nr. Leeds

F. Stead, 23, Dringthorpe R oad, Dringhouses, York

CHANNEL ISLES-

Jersey

1884

Sir Alexander Moncrieff Coutanche

P. Le Masurier

W. Gale, 9, Windsor Villas. Val Plaisant, St. Helier, Jersey

188 5

H.E. Sir Ronald H . Garvey, K.C.M.G .,

A. E. Kitto

C. C. Beaty-Pownall, Douglas

ISLE OF MAN-

Isle of Man

K.C . V.O., M . B . E .

c 10

Chief

Constable's

Office.

SPECIAL CENTRES BRITISH RAILWAYSEastern Region

H. C. Johnson, O.B.E.

P. Armstrong

London Midland Region

D. Blee, C.B.E.

H . Aidley, M.B.E.

North Eastern Region ...

H. A. Short, C.B.E. , M.C.

S. J. Judson

Southern Region

C. P. Hopkins

H. C. Lang

G. Kirkham, The British Railways (Southern Region), Chief Establishment and Staff Office, 39, Craven Street, W.C.2

Western Region

J. R. Hammond

S. G. Ward

J. A. Martin, The British Railways (Western Region), Chief Establishment and Staff Office, Paddington Station, W.2

LONDON TRANSPORT AMBULANCE

A. B. B. Valentine

Alex J. Webb

S. W . Harden. London Transport Ambulance Centre. Griffith House, 280 Marylebone Road. N .W.I

POST OFFICE AMBULANCE

1902

Dr. E. M. Anderson

R. J. S. Baker

J. W. Nutt, First Aid Adviser, PD/T & W.B., G.P.O. Armour House, London, E.C. I

THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AMBULANCE (England and Wales)

1949

The Rt. Hon. Lord Citrine, P.C., G.B.E., LL.D.

R. D. V. Roberts

P. A. Crouch, Electricity Supply Ambulance Centre, Electricity Council, Wins ley Street, W. I

MINISTRY OF AVIATION

1960

H. Hardman, C.B.

R. Burns, C.B., C.M.G.

D. C. R. Bird, Ministry of Aviation, Room !IS, ShellMex House, Strand, W.C.2

NATtO AL DOCK L\BOUR BOARD WAR DEPARTMENT

1953

The Rt. Hon. Lord Crook, T.P. Sir Richard Way,

T. O'Leary , O.B.E.

F. G . Thomas, M.A., National Dock Labour Board, 2226, Albert Emb ankment , S .E. 1 C. L. C. Cooper, War Department, Room 5 14, First

...

1961

AMBULANCE

H. D . Hooper,

C.M.G.

K.C . B., C .B.E., J. P .

C. Greenwood, The British Railways (Eastern Region), Chief Establishment and Staff Office, 13, Norton Folgate, E. I. H. C. Healey, The British Railways (London Midland Region), Chief Establishment and Staff Office, Euston Station, N.W.I. F. R. Charlton, The British Railways (North Eastern Region), Chief Establishment and Staff Office, York

Avenue House, H igh Holbor n, W . e.I

THE ST. ]OI-IN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION OVERSEAS

(a)

ADMINrSTERED BY THE

DrREcToR-GENERALPre stdent

Chair'm an

Hon orarv S ecretary

ADEN

H.E. The Governor

H. E. The Governor

Moha med Ali Lokm a n , . Ad vocate, Esplanade Road, Cra ter, Aden

BAHAMAS BERMUDA

H.E. The Governor

Mrs. S. Pledge, P.O. Box 526, Hamilton, Bermuda

BRITISH GUIANA

H.E. The Governor

Wing Commander J. Fountain, D.F.C. Sir Donald Jackson

Mrs. C. 1. Franker, 214, Camp Street, Georgetown. British Guiana

BRfTISH HONDURAS H.Q. Solomons Po:ice Force, P.O. Box No. 37, Honiara, Guadalcanal, B.S.!'P.

BRITISH SOLOMONS ... British West IndiesBARBADOS

H .E . The Governor

Major R. A. Stoute

Captain L. G. Quintyne, Aquatic Clubgap, Garrison, St. Michael, Barbados Inspector G. M. Roberts, Police H.Q., Roadtown, Tortola, British Virgin Islands Val Anderson, Grand Cayman Islands, West Indies

Hon. Secretary, St. John H.Q., Prospect, Ocho Rios P.O., Jamaica A. Dale, West Indies Sugar Co. Ltd., Frome P.O . We~tmoreland, Jamaica. Hiss E. M. Stephens, St. John Headquarters, 2E, Camp Road, Kingston 5, Jamaica . Mrs. J. A. Williams, Monymusk, Lionel T own , JamaIca Inspector R. L. Miller, c/o Police Traffic Dept ., Elletson Road, Kingston. Jamaica. George Davis, c/o The General Penitentiary, Tower Street, Kingston, Jamaica

GRAND CAYMAN ISLANDS

Major G. C. Bryan, M.C. His Honour The Administrator Mr. Jack Rose

JAMAICA : NORTH EAST

H.E. The Governor

Lady Mitchell

NORTH WEST

H.E. The Governor

L. R. Reed, M.M., J.P.

SOUTH EAST

H.E. The Governor

Th e Hon. Sir G. C. Gunter, C.B .E. C. C. Michelin Deputy Commissioner of Police E. C. King

Leeward IslaDd~: ANTIGUA

H.E. The Governor

Dr. K. Uttley

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

H . E. The Governor

E. L. Hanlon

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

SOUTH WEST POLICE PRISONS

Miss Llewellyn, c/o Police Headquarters , St. J ohn's, Antigua E. Morris, D.S.C., A.C.A., Fire Brigade Headquarters, Wrightson Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad

PresIdent

Wind ward Islands : DOMINICA GRENADA

Chairman

H onurary 5ecre tar)'

The Administrator

G. L. Munro, O.B.E .

The Hon. Secretary, S.J.A.A ., c / o Geo . F . Huggins & Co. (G'da) Ltd., Grenada Chief of Police. Police Headquarters, Castries, St . Lucia

Lt.-Col. S. A. Anderson, M.B.E. Prof. W. A. E. Karunaratne, C.M.G., O.B.E.

The Chief of Police, St. Vincent Police, Kingstown, St. Vincent, B. W.r. Brig. C. P. Jayawardana, C.M.G., C.V.O ., O.B.E., Lower Lake Road, Galle Face, Colombo, 3

East Mrica:KENYA

The Rt. Hon. Earl of Oxford and Asquith H.E. The Administrator H.E. Sir Oliver Goonetilleke, G.C.M.G., K.C. v .0., K.B.E. H.E. The Minister of Health G. C. Reed, M.B.E.

G. C. Reed, M.B.E .

TANGANYIKA

H.E. The Governor

G. S. Wilson, C.M.G.

UGANDA

H.E. The Governor

The Hon. S. W. Kulub ya, C.B .E.

ZANZIBAR

H. E. The British Resident

Dr. I. W. MacKichan

Mrs. P. Kenyon, c/o The Health Office, Zanzibar

FIJI

H.E . The Governor

W. E . Donovan, I.S.O.

GIBRALTAR

H. E. The Governor

P. G. Owen

D. J. Barnes, c/o Inland Revenue Dept., Government Buildings, Suva, Fiji E. BaJban, Police Headquarters, Gibraltar

Dr. J. R. Jones C.B.E., M.C., LL.D.

P.C. Salanoa Kilisi, Headquarters Colon y Police, Ocean Island, Western Pacific Noel Braga, S.] .A.A. Headquarters, 2, MacDonnell Road, Hong Kong

The Hon'ble. Mr. S. M. Y ong, LL .B. , J.P .

A. V. McCracken, c/o Kuwait Oil Co. Ltd .. Ahmedi, Kuwait , Persian Gulf E. Paramasivam. S.J.A.A. & S.J.A.B . National H.Q., 4 I. Shelley Roa d , Kuala Lumpur, Malaya

ST. LUCIA ST. VINCENT CEYLON CYPRUS

Miss S . Yeghiayian, P.O. Box 719, Nicosia, Cy prus

GILBE}{T & ELLICE ISLANDS HONG KONG

H.E. The Governor

KUWAIT FEDERATION OF MALAYA

The Hon'ble. Dato Abdul R a zak bin Dato Hussain.

The Association Secretary, Kenya Centre. S .J .A .A .. P.O . Box 1469, Nairobi, Kenya Mrs. J. Johnson, P.O. Box 468, Dar-es-Salaam, Tangany ika Hon. Secretary, P.O. Box 1586 . Kampala. Uganda

O.K.l. S .

.HALTA

AND

Gozo

H.E. The Governor

Lt. - Col.

Abela,

E. II. W. Borg ,

IOg .

Main St.reet, St. Julian 's, l\lalt."

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H . E . The Governor

Andrew Lin

l\Iiss K. L ee, c / o General-Attorney's Office, J esselt on , North B orneo

H .E. Inch e Y usof Bin I sh ak

D r. P . C. K wan . O.B.E.

lIon. ecret ary. S. ] .A.A. H eadq uart ers. 420 . B each R oad. Singapore, 7. Nasr. Ah med, General 1a nager' s Office (P ersonn el), udan R ailways, Atbara, Sudan

D r. E . \V. Q. B a nnerman

The Officer Comman d ing P olice D epot , P .O . B ox 740. Accra, Gh a na

E . P.

EYCHELLES I~GAPORE

SUDAN We t Afri ca : GHANA IGERIA : Coal orp oration

. E. On oh

Sir K err Bovell , C.M.G.

wasike

R a il ways

Assist a nt District Commission er R . K . Innes

P ort s A utho rity

Police Force

malgamat ed Tin Mines Nigeria Ltd. SIERRA L EONE: Police Force . . . Prison Service

J . R . Lloyd

J. canlon . P erson.nel .Manager , igeria n Coa l Corpo ration , Enugu, Nlgen a D. C. zu bike, igeria P olice H. Q ., L agos, igeria

Chief Medical Officer, Medical D ept. , igeria n R a ilway Co rporation , E b ut e Metta, N igeria

o . M . B olanle, A.I\1.INST .T.

W . Z. Coker-Dicken s. E t a blishment Officer , N igerian P orts Authority H ead qu art ers, L ago . Nigeri a.

Deputy Commissioner

The Co mmanda nt , Police T raining Sch ool, H astin gs . ierr::\. L eone

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T . R oy -Macauley

{oJ OTHERWISE ADMINISTERED

H eadquarter Address

SOUTHERN AFRICA (administered by THE PRIORY OF THE ORDER OF ST. j OlIN) P.O . Box, 7137, j ohannesburg, Sou th Africa

CENTRAL AFRICA (administered by THE COMMANDERY OF THE ORDER OF ST. P.O. Box 536, Salisbury, S. Rhodesia

JOHN)

AUSTRALIA (administered by THE PRIORY OF TIlE ORDER OF ST. JOHN)

298, New South H ead Road, N.S.W., Australia

Double Bay, Sydney,

WESTERN AUSTRALIA COM'MANDERY (\Vithin THE PRIORY OF THE ORDER OF ST. JOHN) ...

LgS, W ellington Street, Perth, W. AustralIa +>. 0\

CANADA (administered by THE PRIORY OF THE ORDER OF ST. JOHN)

321, Chapel Street, Ottawa, Canada

NEW ZEALAND (administered by THE PRIORY OF THE ORDER OF ST. JOHN)

P.O. Box rr8g, Wellington, New Zealand

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ASSOCIATION)

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30bn Bnlbulance :fJ3rigabe GROSVENOR CRESCENT, LONDON, S.W.1.

<!om miss ioner -i n-<!bief

C.B.E.-Knight

MAJOR-GENERAL J. M. KIRKMAN, C.B.,

Superintellt>'ent:::in:::<!btet MARJORlE, COUNTESS OF BRECK

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Surgeon:::in:::<!bief H. S. TAYLOR-YOUNG,

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1isststant tJommissfoner:::in:::<!blef LIEUT.-COLONEL ARTHUR

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ctontro[[er ®"erseas COLONEL W. L. R.

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P. V. MACKINNON-COmmander

MRS.

1issistant Surgeon-in-ctbief for

~perseas

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abtef 1Rursing

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MISS DUFF-GRANT, R.R.C., S.R.N.,

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<!i)fficer for Qtabets

QCbairman of THE LADY JOAN ~taff

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O.B.E.-Commander

P. MORIsoN-Officer

MISS

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D.N.-Commander

1j:lrincipaI %lbministratibe <!i)fficer MISS MURIEL WATSON,

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<!i)fficer to

Qtommissioner·in·~bld

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~rigabe ~tcretar!,

A. F. NUNN-Officer ~55istant lhJrigabe ~ecrdar!, anb ~ecretar!, to ~uptrintenbent-in-(!Cbief

MISS M. HARRISON, ~taft ~fficer

MISS

M.B.E.-Commander for <!i)buseas

N. DE MIERRE, O.B.E.-Officer

THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE BRIGADE COMMITTEE Chairman

Major-General J. M. Kirkman, C.B., C.B.E., Commis8ioner-in-Chief St. John Ambulance Brigade (ex-officio) Members Ex-officio

The The The The The The The The The The The The The The

Secretary-General. Director-General, St. John Ambulance Association. Superintendent-in-Chief, Nursing Corps and Divisions. Surgeon-in-Chief. Deputy Commisioner-in-Chief. Deputy Superintendent-in-Chief, Nursing Corps and Divisions. Deputy Surgeon-in-Chief. Assistant Commissioners-in-Chief. Assistant Superintendents-in-Chief, Nursing Corps and Divisions. Assistant Surgeon-in-Chief. Chief Nursing Officer. Chief Commissioner, Priory for Wales. Commissioner for Northern Ireland. Chief Officer for Cadets. Appointed by Commissioner-in-Chief

R. Rutherford, Esq., T.D., J.P., M.B., B.S., Commissioner, DurhamNo.1 Region. E. M. Dearn, Esq., a.B.E., M.B., CH.B., D.L.O., Commissioner, East Riding <>f Yorkshire-No.2 Region. Air Marshal Sir John Baldwin, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., Commissioner, Lincolnshire-No. 3 Region. J. T. Whitley, Esq., O.B.E., M.B., CH.B., Commissioner, Essex-No.4 Region. Group Captain G. H. Pirie, C.B.E., Commissioner, London (Prince of Wales's) District-No.5 Region. T. F. Briggs, O.B.E., T.D., M.R.C.S., L.R.c.p.-Commissioner, Oxford No. 6 Region. Lieut.-Colonel H. Essex Lewis, D.C.M., T.D., Commissioner, BristolNo.7 Region. Brigadier M. L. Hayne, C.B.E., Commissioner, Birmingham-No.9 Region. Colonel V. F. Royle, T.D., E.R.D., Commissioner, Duke of Lancaster's District-No. 10 Region. Brigadier E. E. Read, C.B.E., M.C., Commissioner, Surrey-No. 12 Region. Mrs. Cavendish, District Superintendent (N), London (Prince of Wales's) District. Mrs. G. W. Lodge, a.B.E., J.P., County Superintendent (N), West Riding of Yorkshire. Lady Fuller, M.B.E., County Superintendent (N), Wiltshire. W. A. J. Reynolds, Esq. , District Staff Officer (Cadets) (A), London (Prince of Wales's) District. Miss R. 1. LEEKS, County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N), Essex.

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WOMEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE Chairman MARJORIE, COUNTESS OF BRECKNOCK Superintendent-in-Chief, Nursing Corps and Divisions. Ex-officio Members

The Deputy Superintendent-in-Chief. The Assistant Superintendents-in-Chief. Principal Administrative Officer (N). The Chief Nursing Officer. The Training Adviser. The Chief Officer for Cadets. The Representative for Wales (Mrs. O. R. Traherne). The District Superintendent fo r Northern Ireland (Mrs. Neill). Regional Representatives

Mrs. F. C. Dyson, County Superintendent (N), North Riding of Yorkshire-No. I Region. Mrs. G. W. Lodge, O.B.E., District Superintendent (N), West Riding of Yorkshire-No. 2 Region. Mrs. E. M. Epton, County Superintendent (N), Lincolnshire-No.3 Region. Mrs. G. R. D. Shaw, M.B.E., County Superintendent (N), NorfolkNo. 4 Region. Mrs. M. Cavendish, District Superintendent (N), London (Prince of Wales's) District-No. 5 Region. Miss L. Cooper, County Superintendent (N), Hampshire-No.6 Region Lady Fuller, M.B.E., County Superintendent (N), Wiltshire-No. 7 Region. M;rs. D. C. Nicol, County Superintendent (N), Birmingham-No.9 RegIOn. The Lady Mary Hesketh, District Superintendent (N), Duke of Lancaster's District-No. 10 Region. Lady Cumberbatch, County Superintendent (N), Kent-No. 12 Region.

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Members The Chief Officer for Cadets. Mrs. B. M: SALTER, County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N), Northumberland -No. 1 RegIon. L. Mason, District Staff Officer (Cadets) (A), West Riding of Yorkshire -No.2 Region. H. A. Brown, County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A), Lincolnshire-No.3 Region. ~ss R. I. Leeks, County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N), Essex-No.4 RegIon. W. A. J. Reynolds, District Staff Officer (Cadets) (A), London (Prince of Wales's District-No.5 Region. Brig. ~. W. Webb-Ca~ter, D.S.O., O.B.B., County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A), Hampshire-No.6 RegIOn. Mrs. E. M. Wood, County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N), Plymouth, South· West Devon and East Cornwall- No.7 Region. R. Ruck, County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N), Herefordshire-No. 9 Region. Mrs. E. Nisbet, District Staff Officer (Cadets) (N), Duke of Lancaster's District-No. 10 Region. ~iss E. M. Trill, County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N), Sussex-No. 12 RegIOn. Chief Cadet Officers (A. & N.), Priory for Wales. Miss E. Garrett, Commandery Staff Officer (Cadets) (N), N orthern Ireland.

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Chairman Lieut.-Colonel Arthur Goring, Assistant Commissioner-in-Chief.

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REPORT covers the year 1960. To it is attached the report of the Superintendent-in-c;hief als? for 1960. The work of the Brigade h~s continued to be highly satlsfactory and of great value to the public, though it is regrettable that so many of them appear still to be unaware of the fact that our members whether on or off duty, in uniform or out of it, are both voluntary and unpaid. There has been a welcome absence of any major accidents, such as on the railways, but public duties alone continue to stretch us to the utmost particularly in the larger cities and on weekdays : for almost all our members are, after all, working men and women in their own professions. Their response to all demands made, however, has been splendid. I feel that the first matter in this Report for 1960 must be to say again how deeply the Brigade has suffered in the loss of Lady Mountbatten as Superintendent-in-Chief, fo r it was in 1960 that she died. I made brief reference to this in the Report for 1959 when the occurrence was too recent for us to have realised what it meant. Through the year the expressions of sadness and sense of loss have multiplied right across the Commonwealth, as well as in this country, and it can really be said that hardly a report has come in without some reference to the sadness that has been felt by all officers, non-commissioned officers and members of the Brigade, and to this must be added the numberless people who are associated with the work of the Brigade and its activities. In a sense, of course, this loss has been felt most acutely on the Nursing side of the Brigade, of which she was the head, and reference to this feeling is movingly expressed in Lady Breclcnock's first report as Superintendent-in-Chief. It is indeed difficult to enlarge upon the services of one so well known to all and who set such an example. Indeed, the most useful thing that can be said is what I like to think would have pleased her most, namely, that she set a standard and showed the way of service to numberless members of the Brigade present and fu ture. TIDS

ROYAL OCCASIONS On December 1st, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother was pleased to attend a variety performance at the Palladium when, due to the generosity of the Variety Artistes' Benevolent Fund, the proceeds went to the London District Fund for its new headquarters . . Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret once again, as Commandantm~C~ief of the Ambulance and Nursing Cadets, held her Cadet Rally, thIS tIme at York, on 8th July. A fuller description of this is given later. Her Royal Highness was also pleased to be present at a Film Premiere of the film " Spartacus," on December 7th when, by the generosity of the Rank Organisation, the proceeds went to the Brigade Appeals Fund. STRENGTH Mter the considerable loss of strength which the Brigade at home sluffered for some years after the war its strength increased again in both .958 and 1959. It has done so again in 1960 but this is due to a splendid Increase of 2,000 cadets which counterbalances a loss of adult strength in a few of the more populous areas. The strength by counties in England and Northern Ireland is shown in Appendix "B".

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the te~ritories ~)Verseas which are directly subordinate to the Grand The figures of dubes and cases for England and Northern Ireland were PrIor;: the mcreas.e m .strength, and therefore the spread of knowled e f as ~r~otOaId an~ nursmg, IS quite remarkable. Adults have increased by gov~r follows:, or 20 % and Cadets by 1,200 or over 25 %. DUTIES . The strength of the Brigade throughout the Commonwealth has 1,791 ,211 Public Duties. . 858,120 mcreas~~ by over 8,000 and the total is now only 233 short of a qu t Transport Duties. 252,720 of a mi1llOn members. ar er Hospital Duties . 31 ,41 8 Clinics. . The mai~tenance of efficiency, the' spread of knowledge and the val 28 ,918 Nurseries . . . of the serVIce r~ndered to the public is much more important than me~~ 31 ,635 Blood Transfusion 153,757 figures an~ the mcrease almost everywhere in the Grand Priory in oun Nursing Aid . 542,939 members IS an excellent augury for the future. y g Miscellaneous . STATISTICS

ADULTS Divisions A l17buComlance N ursing bined England & N . Ireland . 1,515 1,090 286 Commandery in Central Africa . . . . 16 8 2 Other Territories Overseas 489 192 48 Priories: Wales . Southern Mri~a : New Zealand . Canada Australia:

India . Pakistan Grand Totals

India. Pakistan Grand Totals

2,457

123

2,580

729

37,483

5,272

42,755

2,020

1,290

336

3,646

73,701

24,329

98,030

263 114 123 168 152

144 93 88 133 97

29 56 40 17 32

436 263 251 318 281

4,681 4,481 2,626 4,241 3,975

1,853 1,759 1,472 3,278 1,656

6,534 6,240 4,098 7,519 5,631

820 621 57

555 145 7

174

1,549 766 64

20,004 15,969 2,034

10,01 8 3,064 123

29,982 19,033 2,157

3,518

1,997

510

6,025

111 ,708

CADETS Divisions AmbuComlance Nursing bined England & N. Ireland . 1,027 1,286 101 Commandery in Central Africa. . . . . 3 8 Other Territories Overseas 118 95 13 Priories: Wales . Southern Mri~ : New Zealand . Canada Australia.

Total 2, 891

Personnel Ambulance Nursing Totar 33 .761 18,934 52,695

Total 2,414

37,534 149,202

Personnel Ambulance Nursing Tolal 24,034 39,937 63,971

120

158

226

3,674

2,324

5,998

1,148

1,389

114

2,651

27,746

42,3 81

70,127

183 71 143 21 127

177 80 127 46 92

17 40

377 191 270 67 228

3,306 1,514 1,821 479 2,847

4,235 2,21 0 2,029 1,104 2,322

7,541 3724 3;850 1,583 5,169

545 294 6

522 107 1

1,133 401 7

9,967 6,091 273

11 ,900 2,1 84 33

21,867 8,275 306

1,993

2,019

180

4,192

44,077

56,498 100,575

CASES TREATED On Public Duty . Off Public Duty . Invalids Removed . No . of Road Accidents No. of Other Accidents

191 ,883 170,298 205 ,239 22, 831 15,983

SPECIAL DUTIES

The most important public duty carried out by Brigade members in London since the Coronation took place on the occasion of Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret's wedding in Westminster Abbey. Altogether nearly 1,400 members were on duty along the route taken by the procession, including First Aid parties who had been selected for duty within Westminster Abbey. The two champion Brigade First Aid teams- Dean and Chapter Colliery Ambulance Division and Spalding Nursing Division, winners of last year's Brigade Finals, were brought to London for duty within the Abbey itself. There were no serious cases, fortunately, but by the end of the day the Brigade had treated some 1,200 casualties along and around the processional route. For the second year in succession the Brigade were asked by the Yorkshire/Lille Exchange Committee to provide escorts for English and French school children visiting England and France in an exchange h~liday scheme. It was necessary for members of the Brigade to travel ~lth the children in special trains to and from Leeds, Bradford and Lille In Northern France. Whilst the English party were in France a request was received at short notice for a Brigade Air Attendant to fly out to Lille in order to bring back by air a schoolboy who was suffering from acute asthma. The services of the Brigade Air Attendants' Scheme are very often in dem~nd and every effort is being made when time permits to utilise the serVlces of attendants in counties other than in London. In the widespread flooding, which occurred in the late summer and aut~mn in many parts of the country, the Brigade went speedily into actIOn rendering help and assistance to the homeless and those in need. For the Order of the Bath Service held in Westminster Abbey, the authorities there requested the attendance of Brigade personnel who manned First Aid posts. The personnel on duty were drawn from London and adjoining counties. hut they had no casualties to treat.

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AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS

A full list of the Brigade Awards and Jubilee Certificates is given at the end of this Report in Appendix "A". The Brigade Final Competitions were held at the Central Hall, West. minster, on Saturday, 2nd July, 1960, the prizes being presented by the Hospitaller of the Order, Brigadier Sir Stewart Duke-Elder, G.C.V.O" M.D., F.R.C.S. The results were as follows:Dewar Shieldfor Men (Adults)-Exeter City Police (E.S. & N. Devon), Perrott Shield for Women (Adults)-Moseley A. (Birmingham). White Knox Cup for Ambulance Cadets-Donnisthorpe Colliery (Leicester). Dunbar-Nasmith Cup for Nursing Cadets-Glynneath (Wales). INSPECTIONS

During 1960 Inspections were carried out by Senior Officers from Headquarters in the following counties :-Commissioner-in-Chief Staffordshire, Oxfordshire, Derbyshire, Isle of Man. Superintendent-in- Chief: Warwickshire. Deputy Commissioner-in-Chief Isle of Wight, Berkshire, W.R. Yorks (S.E. Area), E.R. Yorkshire. Assistant Commissioner-inChief Cumberland and Westmorland, Wiltshire, Channel Islands. CONFERENCES

During 1960 in addition to the Brigade Committee and the Women's Advisory Committee, the following National Conferences were held: Commissioner's Conference, County Superintendents (N) Conference, Nursing Officers' Conference, Surgeons' Conference, County Secretaries' Conference, Cadet Officers' Conference, Training Officers' Conference. Last year it was felt that the County Secretaries' Conference should in future not be held more than every other year, in view of the strain placed upon the staff at Headquarters who have to organise the Conference and take the minutes. However, in view of the pUblication of the new Brigade General Regulations it was thought very necessary that the County Secretaries should meet again this year to discuss with the Brigade staff the many changes of adlninistration involved with the introduction of new regUlations. It is intended that the next County Secretaries' Conference will be held in 1962, All these conferences were of great value to those who attended and useful and helpful contributions were made towards the work of the Brigade. SENIOR OFFICERS

During the year I have been sorry to receive the following resignations of Headquarters officers:, Mis Hamilton-Wedderburn has resigned her appointment as ChIef Nur ing Officer upon her marriage. Miss Duff-Grant has undertaken, the work of Chief Nursing Officer in addition to that of Training AdVIser, Lady Braithwaite has, unfortunately, had to resign her appointment as

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Chairman of the Appeals Committee, and the Lady Joan Newman has very kindly taken her place. hn h h We have been pleased to welcome Mr. ~. G. H. Arbut ot, W 0 as been a pointed Chief Staff Officer to the Bngade. , " , I al~o received the resignation of the, foll?wmg COmIDlSSlOners.~ Mr C. A. Poole (Berks), since deceased; Bngadler G. A. Fenton (Bucks), Ca't. P. Reay (Cheshire); Dr. R. V. S. Cooper (Dorset), Dr. C. R. de c. Sadler (Gloucester); Dr. S. H. Heard (Guernsey); Co~. G: F. P,*e (London); Col. H. M. P. Hewett (Northampton); Bngadler T. , . Davidson (Commandery in Northern Ireland). So~e of these vacanCIes have been already filled by the appointment of Major P. J. Gold (Berks)), Mr W Cecil Robinson (Cheshire), Mr. H. L. St. G. CareJ:' ~Gloucester , C i R· B Broadbent (Guernsey), Group Capt. G. H. PIne (London), c~Pt. i. S: Parker (Northampton), Lt.-Col. G. Gregg (Commandery In Northern Ireland). SURGEON-IN-CHIEF'S DEPARTMENT

The Surgeon-in-Chief reports to me as follows:The year 1959 showed a total of 2,985 Brigade Surgeons. The year 1960 showed 198 new surgeons appointed. There were two ~ea~hs, 56 resignations and five to Reserve, gi."ing ~ net increa~e of 140, brmgmg the total for 1960 to 3,125. This, I believe, ,IS the first tIme we have ~ad over 3,000 Brigade Surgeons active in the Bng~de., ~hough the doctor IS under present conditions a very fully emp1<;>yed IndlVld~al, and some are ~nable to give more than a minimum of serVIce, I would h~e to express my smcere gratitude for the great work which a high propor~IOn of, our surgeons are doing, and for the valuable infor~ation and adVIce WhICh I get from all sections of members of the profeSSIOn. , A great deal of work has been done on the "Expired AIr" method of artificial respiration and it was thought ~t that a leaflet ~houl~ be brought out for the information of those who IDlght care to use It. ~his l,eaflet was prepared by me and has been widely distributed not only m, thl,S country but also overseas. A similar leaflet was also prepared and dlstnbuted on "The Care of Mentally III Patients". Training films and film strips continue to be prepared by a 1?-umber of bodies closely associated with the Brigade and soon there ~Ill be new film strips covering the whole of the Manual and films showmg a large number of sections of the Manual. The cost of running a Surgeons' Conference in London has recently become prohibitive but a most successful Northern Confere~ce was,hel~ in Harrogate in May at the Cairn Hydro Hotel. We had two InnovatIOns. one was a speaker, Dr. Buchanan, from the St. Andrew's Ambulance Association, who got a tremendous we1c,ome, and th~ other was the presence of a helicopter in the grounds for a~r rescue pr~chce. The p~esence of this machine was made possible by the kind perIDlssIOn, of the D~rector General Medical Services, Royal Air Force, and valuable InfOrmatIOn was gained by the various practices. . . . , My Deputy and I have made many VISIts on trammg week-ends and I believe that these are most valuable and serve one of the best purposes which the medical section can undertake. I have been able greatly to simplify the Ex~~ation Fo~s and make the examinations much simpler for the exammmg doctors If not perhaps

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for the candidates who I am certain still retain the high standard of efficiency for which the Brigade is renowned. My department felt the great loss of our late Superintendent-in-Chief, for she was a never-failing source of encouragement and help. I need hardly say that I have had the greatest help from my Deputy, Dr. Scott, and my Assistant, Dr. Buchanan, and especially I would like to thank Dr. Scott for his great assistance in the tremendous task of co-ordinating the conduct of the Brigade Competitions with the help of Mr. Woodhill, Mr. Nunn and Miss North, and to my Chief Staff Officer, Mr. Craft, for the detailed work in the department and his unfailing enthusiasm in organising the Surgeons' Conferences. CIVIL DEFENCE

During the year co-operation by the Brigade with the Civil Defence Corps has continued and the Brigade has taken part in a number of large-scale exercises, which have been of considerable value. A further week-end course for senior officers has been held. Members have also attended at the Civil Defence Staff College and Training School courses but again it has been difficult to obtain candidates. In short, it has to be confessed that the interest in Civil Defence has tended to flag, This situation is somewhat as forecast in my report for 1959 but it is now hoped that there may be a radical change since negotiations mentioned in the 1959 report have at length been brought to a satisfactory conclusion, The Home Office has now agreed that the Voluntary Aid Societies may form units wearing their own uniform and with their own officers and N.C.O's to work parallel with but without forming part of the Civil Defence Corps. At the same time the Home Office has revised the organisation of the Ambulance and First Aid Sections in such a manner that First Aid parties will form units in the front line, where they are a vital element in treating casualties. This should have the effect of removing the fears of members that they would merely find themselves as stretcher bearers and that their first aid knowledge would fail to be used. The Home Office has also agreed that reasonable expenses incurred when working with the Civil Defence Corps will be reimbursed and t~at claims may also be made for damage to St. John uniform sustained dUrIng Civil Defence activities. With these new arrangements and organisation it is felt that many, ~f the misgivings evidenced by members of the Brigade in regard to ClvJi Defence work have been removed. This has been the result of negotiations over a long period and I hope that the members of the Brigade, both Ambulance and Nursing, will now be prepared to enter fully into cooperation with the Civil Defence Corps in this most important aspect ?f citizenship, where the skills of the Brigade are so particularly valuable III the saving of life and alleviation of suffering. The National Hospital Service Reserve, though not part of the Civil Defence Corp is clo ely allied to Civil Defence, and this is another field n which Brigade members, more particularly Nursing members, caD take, and should take, an active part. It is, of course, for individuals to decide whether N.H.S.R. or the Ambulance and First Aid Section is the more suitable for their knowledge and experience, but both greatly need Brigade support.

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CADETS

On the occasion of the marriage of Her Royal Highness The Princ.ess Margaret, officers and cadets co~trib~ted the sum of £5.20 for a wed~mg resent for their Commandant-m-Chlef. Her .R oyal, HIghness ha~ s~ce bought two Hepplewhite chairs and a J ohn ~lper pIcture from thIS gift. At the special invitation of Her Royal HIghness, 20 Ambu~anc~ ~nd Nursing officers and cadets were present as g.uests at the weddmg mSIde Westminster Abbey. They represented all regIOns and Wales. . In addition to those 20 seats inside the Abbey, 100 seats and 100 standmg places on the Horseguards' Parade were reserved for St., John Cadets. Ambulance and Nursing cadets attended from 34 countIes t~roughout the United Kingdom. Accommodation was ~rranged for them m L0ndon for the previous night. During the ceremo1ll8l parade many other cadets were on duty with the adult members of the Bngade. Her Royal Highness The Princess Margaret inspected a Cadet Rally on the Knavesmire Race Course at York on Saturday, 9th July. In the morning Her Royal Highness conducte~ an Enrolment Ceremony for 59 cadets' and in the afternoon she first Inspected some 6,560 cadets and then p'resented Awards, addressed the cadets and took the March P~st. The American Cup for Gallantry was awarded to Cad~t Stephen HIrd, aged 12 years, for rescuing a small girl who had f~llen m~o a canal near his home. In spite of being confined to the house WIth a chIll he rushed to the spot as soon as he heard the news, takin~ off his clo~hes on the way, and dropped into the canal. There was ~o SIgn of the gIrl, but when he reached the other side he saw her fioatmg submerged under the water. He caught hold of her under the chin and held her up until they were both pulled out of the water by a neighbour. Her Royal Highness also presented 58 Grand Prior Badges: 5 ~ to Ambulance and Nursing cadets and seven to ex-cadets, who ~a~ ,gamed the award as cadets and who are now serving in the Adult DIVISIOns. Three King George VI Memorial Leaders~ip Training Courses were held during 1960 in Leeds, Durham and Nottmgham, attended by a total of 196 men and women of the Brigade between the ages of 18 and 25. In the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme for boys a furth,er five boys have gained the Gold Award, making a .total of 15 ,m the Bngade. They were presented with their A wards by HIS Royal HIghness The Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace on 14th December. In the Girls' Scheme, which is still in the experimental stage, eight cadets have qualified for the First Series, Bronze Award. The Brigade's Cadet Camp at Bexhill-on-Sea was open during July and August and an overall total of 950 attended the camp dU,ri,ng that time. The Commissioner-in-Chief and Chief Officer for Cadets VISIted the camp in August when 200 cadets were enjoying a good week's camping. The National First Aid Finals were held at the Central Hall, Westminster, on Saturday, 2nd July. The winning C,a det T~ams were the Ambulance Cadet Division from Donisthorpe CollIery, LeIcester, and the NurSing Cadet Division from G1ynneath, Wales. Wales has, therefore, once again shown the high standard that they maintain. The Drama Final was held in London in April, in which four teams ?ompeted from Kent, London, Worcester and West Riding of Yorkshire; It was won by the Bromsgrove Nursing Cadet (Worcester).

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T,he indivi~ual Arts Competition in Painting and Poetry were held durmg the wmter and t~e pnzes and awards ,for these competitions were presented on the occaSIOn of the Drama Fmals. Sixty cadets attended these finals, together with their relatives and friends , to receive these awards. ~rofessor C. Day Lewis, C.B,E., M.A., attended and made the presentatIOns of the awards for the poetry competition. The District/County/Area Staff Officers (Cadets) Conference at Drapers' ~all ~as attended by 71 delegates from 28 counties. The Commissioner, m-~hlef and Supe~intendent-in-S:h~ef w~re pr~sent dur~ng the morning seSSIOn, The Asslst~nt COIDIDlssIOner-m-Chief explamed the major changes to be found m the new General Regulations. At the inauguration of the Edwina Mountbatten Trust at St. James's Palace, one Ambulance and one Nursing Cadet from London District presented the Brigade contribution to His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, Many inspections and enrolment ceremonies have been held in various counties. Cad~ts ev~rywhere ~o?-tinu~ to reI?-der magnificent services to the public by savmg lIfe and gIvmg FITst AId at numerous accidents and four Meritorious Certificates and eight Letters of Commendation ' have been awarded during the year. Among their additional activities cadets contin:ue to knit knee rugs for disabled ex-Service men; make ;oft toys for childr,en; plant many hundreds of pots of bulbs, and run errands and go shoppmg for old people; and assist handicapped children at swinuning baths.

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OVERSEAS

II?- general the Brigade in Overseas Territories shows excellent progress dunng the year. ,In cert~in place~ it is highly satisfactory to see developing a demand for mstructIOn comillg from below in place of efforts for recruit1?ent fro~ the top, It is also most encouraging to see the work of the Bngade gomg forward with enthusiasm in countries which have be,come independent, nations of the Commonwealth. It is not possible in this report to chrorucle the progress in all the countries and territories overseas in which the Brigade operates, but a few of the most interesting events are included in the paragraphs that follow.

COMMISSION ER-IN-CHIEF'S TOUR At the beginning of the year I was able to spend five weeks in Njgeria, Ghana and Sierra Leone, with an hour or two in Gambia. I visited 41 ~ifferent pla~es and was most encouraged by all that I saw, I was most Impressed WIth the ke~nn~ss of the audience in many places where I addressed them, In Nigena there was at least one District where the ~emands for First Aid classes and Brigade membership were considerably m exc~ss ,of what the available instructors could handle. Many industrial orgalllsatIOns showed considerable keenness in our activities. In Ghana I ~o~k a splen,did parade of Brigade divisions of whom a majority were withm the police, All were in St. John Ambulance Brigade uniforms and extremel;.: ~e~n and, smart. In Sierra Leone I was able to see the splendid progress mitIated smce the arrival of the Headquarters Officer.

her last tour, which ended so tragically in North Bo~neo, the late

sup~intendent-in-Chief also visited Cyprus" ~alaya an,d Smgapore, and

in all areas her inspiring influence an~ unfaIling enthUSIasm gave a great stimulus and encouragement to the Bngade. PRIORIES During 1960 we had a visit from Colonel A, G. Cherrie.r, O.B.E. , the Executive Commissioner in Canada, and were able to dISCUSS a gr~~t many mutual problems. We als~ had a shorter but no less useful VISIt from Brigadier W. H. du PleSSIS, O.B.E." ~,D. , ,M.R.C.S. C~ng.), the Director of Ambulance and Priory COIDIDlssIOner ill South Afnca. Both these visits were highly valuable and very 'Yelcome. Towards the end of the year the Assistant Commissioner-in-ChIef, Mr. H. S. Taylor-Young, who was on a private visit to Canada, was able to see a grea~ deal of t~e Brigade there down to Divisional level and was very much illterested ill all that he saw. MAURITIUS In March the worst cyclone within living memory struc~ the island, of Mauritius. First Aid and immediate relief work were carned out dunng and after the cyclone by the Mauritius police, mO,st, of whom are members of the Brigade. They did sterling wor~ and ~~O, lllJur~d were t.reated a~d taken to hospital by them. The Nursmg DIVISIOn dId splendId work ill looking after families in the refugee centres that were set up. A St. John trained nurse was flown in from Kenya and she and member~ of the ~ed Cross did relief work in the rural areas and gave 17,000 l~oculatIO?-s against typhoid within 10 days. The Order granted £500 for Bngade relIef work.

LEEWARD ISLANDS When " Hurricane Donna" struck these islands, the H:Q. Offic~r West Indies went at once to Anguilla, which was the worst hIt of t?~ Islands, and set up an Emergency Headquarters there. Teams from T~mIdad ~nd Jamaica were flown in and with the few St. John members ill A~gU111a did magnificent work in rendering First Aid to the injured and canng for the homeless people. Throughout they w?rk.ed c~osely with the Re~ Cross, who were mainly responsible for the dIstnbu~IOn of ,food, clothmg and bedding, for the sick and destitute people m the Isolated and worst stricken districts. The Headquarters Officer reported that all st. Joh?members rendered outstanding service. It is interesti1?g t? note t?at thIS was the first time that St. John teams have operated m dIsaster smce t~e Hurricane Emergency Scheme for the Caribbean },uea was drawn up m 1956, and it is encouraging to know that everythmg worked smoothly. UGANDA In JUly, following the serious disturbances in the Congo, members of the Brigade helped with the reception and care of the E1:1r?pean refugees crossing the border into Uganda. First Aid posts a~d climcs were set up and St. John, together with the Red Cross, supplIed personnel to staff these for 12 days. During this period over 3,000 refu~ees were acco?lmodated, fed and cared for; vaccinations and inoculatlOns were earned out and minor injuries and ailments dealt with.

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KENYA The provision of a full-time Field Officer in the Nyanza Province has shown the immense scope there is in this area for the work of St. John, This trained nurse, who has been there over a year, has produced excellent results in Kisumu and outlying areas. A Nursing Division has been formed and an African Ambulance and Cadet Division are being started. There is an enormous demand for First Aid classes and over 30 have been held in Boys' and Women's Clubs, Teachers' Training Colleges and Police Stations. In co-operation with the local District Council, plans have been made for training T.B. patients in light trades. A scheme is afoot to start a register of blood donors for use in an emergency. Sick Africans are visited in their homes and, where necessary, taken to hospital. In several other areas in Kenya trained nurses, two recruited by the St. John Ambulance Brigade in England, are attached to the Ministry of Health and do welfare work among the African families in villages and in the Police lines. The work also entails the running of ante-natal clinics, visiting the sick in their homes, follow-up work in T.B. cases, child welfare clinics and the teaching of child care and health education at the local African Women's Clubs and Health Centres. GAMBIA A Brigade Officer previously in Nigeria has now been posted to a college in Gambia. He has made progress in encouraging First Aid courses within the college and police force and it is hoped he will be able to extend his activities and eventually form units of the Brigade. SENIOR OFFICERS Changes in Commissioners took place in the following countries:Commandery in Central Africa, Barbados, Cyprus, Gibraltar, Jamaica North East, North Borneo, Seychelles and Tanganyika. I am very grateful to those Commissioners who have retired for all they have done for the Brigade during their appointments, and I extend a warm welcome to those who have taken their place. HEA DQUARTERS OFFICERS These have given excellent service in Cyprus, the West Indies, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Uganda and continue to give great help to the Brigade in their areas where good progress has been made. OVERSEAS VISITS Ceylon: The Deputy Commissioner-in-Chief was in Ceylon on an unofficial visit in March, but took the oppor tunity of meeting the Commissioner and other Senior Officers and attending an Inspection of the Brigade. Fiji: Members of the Brigade had the opportunity of seeing the Lord Prior in September when he made a short stop in the island en route for New Zealand. Cyprus: The Superintendent-in-Chief visited Cyprus in October a,rter she had been to Jerusalem for the opening of the Ophthalmic HospItal. In the short time at her disposal she saw as much as possible of the St. John activities and had several interesting interviews, including ~ne with the Pre ident. With the exception of the Cyprus Mines' Corpor~t!On unit who were smartly turned out in uniform, she found little Bng~de activity as such, owing to the general feeling of political uncertainty whIch

'1 But the interest in First Aid teaching is spreading fast and

s~ll fI~~~a~' as long as no attempt was made to try and rush ahead th~ see 1 ok was uite hopeful and the Brigade had every ch~nc~ 0 future ~ut °The Cou~cil Meeting which she attended, also held this VIew. b~sp~~~;: the Commissioner, a~d his. Deputy, ,Dr. Rassim, are keen and enthusiastic, and Miss Checkley IS domg magmficent work. FIRST AID CLASSES th The Overseas Department have helped to arrange courses at e y.W.C.A. Central Club, for the wives of Overseas, Students from the Commonwealth. Commissioners or H.Q. Officers are Inf~rmed when they rn to their own country. In several cases these la.dIes h~ve ,become :~~rested in the work of St. John and ha~e offered theIr serVIces I~ so~e are staymg for one or two years m this capacl'ty. A 11t'ew of the wives who . ' • • country have joined local Nursmg DIVISIOns. MALAYAN STUDENTS ATTENDING TEACHERS' TRAINING COLLEGES During the summer a week-end course was held at St. John House fo} men and women students from a college at W olverhampto,n, some ~ whom were already members of the Brigade. Talks wer~ gIven on t e Association and Brigade, a visit arranged to St. J ?hn s Gate and. a reception given at St. John House, to meet representatIves of the ~ssocIa tion and Brigade. It is hoped that a further course may be arranged m 1961. CONCLUSION

During the year 1960 the Brigade well mainta~ed its standard of work. Members at home earned 12 Meritorious Certificates and 27. Letters of Commendation, and none of these were just for go.od first a.Id. All had some additional factor of personal dang~r or exceptIOnal ment. In overseas Territories the increase m strength and the consequent spread of first aid and nursing knowledge is remarkable. A f~w years ago the problem was to persuade the people living in such countnes of ~he value of acquiring this knowledge and of the adva~tage of w?rk~ng voluntarily for the benefit of one's fellow men. Today, III most terntones, the limiting factor is the shortage of t!ained .instructors to teach a~d the shortage of doctors to examine the mcreasmg numbers who deSIre to learn. At Headquarters I am, as ever, deeply grateful to all t?e officers. 8:nd staff who have throughout the year given sl:lch. ~plendid and willing support. I would willingly mention them all mdIvId~ally, but the two Who must be mentioned are Lady Brecknock who durmg the y~ar undertook the immense task of succeeding Lady Mountbat~en as .Supermtendentin-Chief, and Major White Kno~,. the Su!geon-m-ChIef, whose very many years of enthusiastic and untIrmg serVIce was crowned by the well merited award of the C.B.E. . As ever the credit for the efficiency, the high standards, and the. prestIge of the Brigade throughout the Commonwealt,h, and for the 1I1111.1eJ?-se number of lives saved or accidents overcome, IS due to the unr~mIttmg and enthusiastic work of the rank and file in Districts and CountIes. both at home and overseas. No praise can be too high for what they achIeved. J. M. KIRKMAN, Major-General, Commissioner-in-Chief

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Appendix "A" AWARDS

Meritorious Service Certificates Nursing Member Miss K. Boughay, Hammersmith Nursing Division, London (Prince of Wales's) District. Nursing Member Miss D. Marley, Guernsey Northern Nursing Division, Bailiwick of Guernsey. \~, Transport Officer E. G. Glover, Okehampton Ambulance Division, East, South and North Devon. Divisional ·Officer E. Stockman, Abertysswg Ambulance Division, Priory for Wales. Private G. G. Hare, Torquay Ambulance Division, East, South and North Devon. Private F. Blackwell, Torquay Ambulance Division, East, South and North Devon. Private E. B. Rundle, Clevedon Division, County of Somerset. Cadet Superintendent K. J. Chick, Sidmouth Ambulance Cadet Division, East, South and North Devon. Cadet Maureen Williams, Leeds Victoria Nursing Cadet Division, West Riding of Yorkshire. Cadet Sergeant John Elliott, Berwick-on-Tweed, Ambulance Cadet Division, Northumberland. Cadet Gwen Bowes, Newcastle Nursing Cadet Division, Co. Down, Northern Ireland. Cadet Shirley Phillips, Twyford Nursing Cadet Division, Berkshire. American Trophy for Gallantry Cadet Sergeant John Elliot, Berwick-on-Tweed Ambulance Cadet Division, Northumberland. Grand Prior Badges 17 Grand Prior Badges were awarded to Ambulance members. 45 Grand Prior Badges were awarded to Ambulance Cadets. 37 Grand Prior Badges were awarded to Nursing members. 224 Grand Prior Badges were awarded to Nursing Cadets. Special Service Shields 191 Special Service Shields were awarded to Ambulance Cadets. 352 Special Service Shields were awarded to Nursing Cadets. Jubilee Certificates The following units have been issued with Jubilee Certificates indicating 50 years' continuous existence:Falmouth Ambulance Division, Cornwall; Falmouth Nursing Division, Cornwall; Brighouse North Ambulance Division, West Riding of Yo~k' shire; Gateshead Borough Ambulance Division, Durham; BarroW-InFurness Nursing Division, Duke of Lancaster's District; Uttoxeter Ambulance Division, Staffordshire; Scarborough Ambulance Division, North Riding of Yorkshire; Annfield Plain Ambulance Division, Durham; Winlaton Nursing Division, Durham; Bolsover Colliery Ambulance Division, Derbyshire; Hull North Eastern Gas Board Ambulance Division, East Riding of Yorkshire; Malton and Norton Ambulance

D' . , East Riding of Yorkshire' Openshaw G.C.R. Ambulance IVISlOn, . . ' . D'" D b D' ' , n Duke of Lancaster's DIstnct; Derby Nursmg IVlSlOn, er ys~~S~OIliogan Ambulance and Nursing Division" Corn~~J~; Folkestone Nursing Division, Kent; Craig's Court Nursmg DI,v~s~on, London p, of Wales's) District· Southall Ambulance DIvIsIOn, London ( rIDeee of Wales's) District· ,Cheltenham Nursmg . D'" (P' IVISIOn, Gl ouces t ershf:~~ Langley and District' Ambulance I?ivis~on~ Worcester; Southport 'A' Nursing Division, Duke of Lancaster s Dlstnct.

Appendix "B" BRIGADE STRENGTH, 1960 ADULT AmbuNursing lance Bedfordshire . Berkshire Birmingham . Bristol Buckinghamshire Cambridgeshire Cheshire . Cornwall , Cumberland Derbyshire Devonshire Dorset Durham . Essex Gloucester Guernsey. Hampshire Herefordshire Hertfordshire Isle of Man Isle of Wight . Jersey. Kent,

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Leicester . Lincolnshire : London Norfolk

Northamp'ton~hU:e Northumberland. Nottinghamshire. Oxford . . . Plymouth. Shropshire Somerset. Staffordshire : Suffolk Surrey. Sussex, Warwickshire' Wiltshire, . . . Worcestershire . , East Riding Yorkshire . ortb Riding Yorkshire West Riding Yorkshire Northern Ireland

269 374 839 568 438 125 562 479 165 1,875 589 181 1,607 312 336 61 718 89 314 45 121 29 953 3,303 1,065 517 3,719 612 719 1,014 1,792 292 215 258 673 1,276 746 532 597 881 266 326 444 329 2,954 272

130 252 431 190 359 93 433 329 151 526 449 171 351 310 206 57 417 84 219 78 36 54 499 1,765 346 227 2,469 585 447 343 446 116 146 182 379 506 212 499 503 366 186 288 364 240 1,643 851

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154 307 403 224 625 81 532 402 133 1,581 527 147 431 234 206 53 840 66 321 84 91 5) 856 2,107 569 486 2,760 334 464 385 1,042 164 201 209 856 589 230 585 807 592 235 328 174 162 2,196 205

298 491 560 444 1,012 306 926 680 260 1,469 1,033 371 888 590 341 137 1,412 290 530 184 44 144 1,236 3,26') 707 664 4,450 552 1,058 590 1,274 280 488 370 1,131 1,031 571 911 1,228 933 586 521 588 425 3,586 1,080

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851 1,424 2,233 1,426 2,436 605 2,453 1,890 709 5,451 2,598 870 3,277 1,446 1,089 308 3,3~"'T .I ,, 1,384391 293 282 3,544 10,442 2,687 1,894 13,398 2,083 2,688 2,332 4,554 852 1,050 1,019 3,039 3,402 1,759 2,527 3,135 2,772 1,273 1,463 1,570 1,156 10,379 2,40&

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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT-IN-CHIEF The tragic news of the sudden death of the Countess Mountbatten of Bu~a in North Bor~e? .on February 21st brought deepest sorrow to the Nursmg .Corps and .DIvisIOns .to wh.om she had given inspired and devoted leadershIp as Sup~rmtenden~-m-Ch.Ieffor the past 18 years and with whose wor~ she was act~vel.y assocIated smce 1939. Her high example of selfless serVIce to humamty IS a challenge to every officer, member and cadet, all of whom have suffered a personal loss in her death.

B,RIGAJ?E DUTIES:-Great credit is due to the nursing personnel for theIr u~alling response. to the heavy and varied calls upon their services. In ad~ItIon to the. routme Brigade duties, much valuable work has been don~ m emergencIes such as the floods, in escort duties and in home nursmg care ~nd welfare particularly among old people and the handicapped. In t~s, Mental Health year, attention has been directed to the full co-operatIOn of the Brigade in connection with the implementation of the new Mental Health Act. It is enc~u~8:ging to rec.ord the increased number of cadets promoted to adult DIvIs~ons. b~t wI~h the continuing heavy demand on Brigade v<?luntary s~rvlces It IS eVIdent that there is top priority need fo r ever wIder recrUItment of both fully-trained and auxiliary members. . ~NSPECTIONS. AND VISITS:-Unfortunately I have been unable to VISIt many countIes this year but it was a great pleasure to be at the successful Cadet Rally at York which was honoured by the presence of H.R.H. Princess Margaret. I was also very happy to carry out the Warwickshire inspection at Coventry, and to be present at the London District, Heston and Isleworth Ambulance and Nursing Divisions' ceremony to receive the mobile unit most genero~sly donated by the local branch of the Rotary Club. It ~as 8: pnvilege to attend the opening of the Order's new Ophthalmic HospItal m .1er~s.alem, and ~n my return )ourney to visit Cyprus. The report on thI~ VISIt you have mcorporated m your Overseas Section. Th~ followmg counties were visited by members of my staff accompa~ymg yourself or the 1?eputy Commissioner-in-Chief:- Derbyshire (MISS Watson); Is~e of 'Ylght (Mrs. Romer-Lee); Oxford (Miss Duff Gr~nt); Staffor~s~Ire (MISS BaIrd); East Riding of Yorkshire (Miss BaIrd); West RIdmg of Yorkshire, South Eastern Area (Miss Watson). CO!yFERENCES A.NP TRAIN~NG C:0URSES:-The many aspects of Bn~a.de work and ItS mter-relatIOnship with the services of statutory authontIes and other voluntary organisations necessitate constant review and constant training. The counties are to be congratulated on the many day and week-end conferences or courses held, the results of which are most valua?le. A nu~ber of the~e have been attended by Headquarters' rep~e~entatlVe~, esp~clally by MISS Duff Grant who in her capacity of Tr~lI:.mg AdVIser gIves much valued guidance in the development of trammg. My District and County Superintendents' Conference was a most helpful opportunity. for interchange of views and it was a great pleasure ~o hav~ WIth us MISS D. C. Bridges, C.B.E. , R.R.C. , who gave a very ]nt~restmg .talk on the work of the International Council of Nurses, of which she IS the General Secretary.

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Conferences organised from Headquarters have include~ a very succ~ss ful one for Staff Officers for Training and, throu~h the kmd co-operatIOn of the Bromham Hospital Authorities, and especially Dr. Gladys Danby ~ a most interesting and instructive week-end course on Mental Health, which I was very pleased to attend. . . . In addition to Brigade conferences helpful liaIson has bee~ es.tablished by attendance at conferences convened by other oq~amsatIOns. 8:nd throughout the country much useful work ~as been done II?- the prOVIsIOn of instructioI?- in. First .Aid a?d Home Nur.smg to the publi~ and .thro.ug~ other orgamsatIOns, mcludmg Talk C m the W.V.S. One-m-FIve Scheme. NURSING OFFICERS:-Miss Hamilton-Wedderburn's resignati~n as Chief Nursing Officer <;m account of her marriage to Mr. John HamIlton was received with great regret both at Headquarters and t~oughout ~he counties. She was the first Chief Nursing Officer and durmg her nme years in the appointment she ha~ do~e o~tstand~g work ~ the develo.p ment of the professional nurses actlve lllterest m ~he B~Igade, and In consequence, in the raising of the stan.dard of nur~mg skill throughout the Divisions. Her excellent work, too, m the establIshment and development of the National Hospital Service Reserve was of the greatest value. At the annual Conference of Nursing Officers it was a great pleasure to me to be able publicly to pay tribute to Mrs. I:Iamilton's m<?st valuable service and to give the wedding cheque subscnbed by Nursmg Officers and the good wishes of us all. . At the successful Conference too official and warm welcome was gIven to Miss Duff Grant who in ~ddition to her work as Training Adviser, has kindly consented to ' undertake the appointment of. Chiet: Nursing Officer. To her and to all the Nursing Officers the Bngade IS greatly indebted for the vital guidance and training they give in nursing matters. In the past year the Nursing Officer strength continued to show a satisfactory increase, the net increase being 134. NATIONAL HOSPITAL SERVICE RESERVE:- Although, happily, a further increase in Brigade recruitment to the Reserve can be recorded, there is still need for greater membership, and it is hoped that eve~y Division will actively consider in what way they can extend enrolment m this important Service. The number of st. John Nursing Auxiliaries at the end of December was 23,050 (4,295 men and 18,755 women) as compared with 20,984 at the end of 1959. HOSPITAL CAR SERVICE:-In conjunction with the British Red Cross and the W.V.S. , the S.J.A.B. continues to administer the Hospital Car Service, which provides such a valuable amenity, ~oth to ,Patients and to hospitals and clinics. No major problems have ansen ~unn~ 196.0 and great credit is due to the drivers for their generous serVIces m thIS voluntary transport. . . In all the counties where St. John arranges thIS SerVIce we are fortunate in having excellent and enthusiastic organisers whose helpful and understanding co-operation contributes so greatly to the success of the scheme. SERVICE HOSPITALS WELFARE AND V.A.D. DEPARTMENT:On the closing down of the full-time V.A.D. Service the V.~.D. De~art ment has been merged with the st. John and Red Cross SerVIce HospItals

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~elfare Department. Fourteen of the St. John V.A.D. members serving

wIth th~ Royal Na':'Y transferred to the Q.A.R.N.N.S. Auxiliary Section the settmg up .of which was fo.reshado~ed in the last report. The Admiralt' has asked Bngade support In recrUItIng to this Auxiliary Section a ~ volunteers are also needed for the Royal Naval V.A.D. Reserve in ~hi~ unfortu~ately, S.t. John membership has fallen to twenty-one. ' As VIce-ChaIrman of the. Service Hospitals Welfare and V.A.D. Departm~nt ~ hav~ pleasure In reporting that 96 Welfare Officers are now se~villg In Umted Kingdom and Overseas Commands, of whom 31 ar~ Bngade members posted as follows :-Headquarters 1, United KIngdom 16, B.A.O.R. 4, Middle East 5, Far East 5. Seven St. John Welfare Officers have resigned during the year and a total of seyen new (two S.J.A.B.) Welfare Officers have been trained. . As C~aIrman. of the Department, Lady Mountbatten, with her keen Interest ~n ServIc~ Welfare, was in the course of visiting the Welfare Officers I~ the MId~le and Far Eas~ during h~r last tour. In Cyprus, accompamed ~y ~ISS E. E. Woolnch, she VIsited B.M.H. Dhekelia, M:R.~. PolemIdhia, the R.A.F: Hospita~ Akrotiri and R.A.F. S.S.Q. NICOSI~. In Malaya, .accompame.d by MISS E. D. Till, she visited the B.M.H s at KamuntIng and KInrana, the Asian Hospital and Sick Quar~ers H.M.S: Terror at the R.N. Base; the B.M.H. Alexandra, R. A.F. HospItal Changl, ~.A.F. S.S.Q. Tanah Nereh in Singapore. On my. return Jour-?-~y' from Jerusalem I was very glad to have the oppor~~~ty also of VISItIng B.M.H. Dhekelia and the R.A.F. Hospital AkrotIn In Cyprus, acc~mpanied by Miss de Courcy. There have been ~7 DIlfo.r cases dealt with by the Department during the year, th~ relatIves beIng sent to various destinations induding B.A.O.R., MIddle East, Far East, and Africa. HOSPI~AL L.JBRARIES:-Brigade members are giving increasing ~elp to this se~vIce of the JC?int Committee, there are now 12 St. John

-,ount~ Orgamsers, one ASSIstant County Organiser and 475 St. John Libranans and helpers. The average number. of Service Hospitals receiving the Library Service a~ home and ov~rseas IS. 343, to~alling 16,099 beds, and in addition 2,993 dIsa~led ex-serVIcemen In hospItal and in their own homes receive this serVIce. Ho~pital Library facilities were also provided to 1,113 civilian hospitals totallmg 98 , ~9.5 beds and to 23 ~omes with 545 beds run by the Order of St. J ?hn, .BntIsh Red Cross SOCIety or the Joint Committee, also to 17 hospItals ill H.M. Prisons. ~ C? immediate changes in the Joint Committee Library Service are antIcIpated as ~ result of the survey on the Hospital Library Services sponsored by King Edward's Hospital Fund for London.

EX-SERVICES WAR DISABLED HELP DEPARTMENT.·-In the twelve ~onths ended June 1960, the St. John and Red Cross Ex-Services War DIsabled. Help Department provided help in more than 45,000 cases where ex-serVIcemen and women had needs reSUlting from disabilities co~tracted through War ~ervice. Of these, 16,100 Officers, Other Ranks, WIdows ~nd ur~es receIved financial aid amounting to over £81 ,000, the remam~e: bemg helpe.d with services of many kinds to ease the problems ansmg through dIsablement. There was a noticeable increase in

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spending on older pensioners s~ffering fro~ the dual burden. C?f war disability and age; and also hlgher expendIture on the prOVIsIOn of invalid motor tricycles. The Department records its thanks to St. John and Red Cross members who by their devoted services throughout the country, enable this important' work to be carried out. Special thanks, too, are given to st. John Cadets who in 1960 knitted and gave 142 knee rugs which are greatly appreciated by the war disabled men and women.

CHANGES IN APPOINTMENTS:- The Brigade has suffered a sad Joss in the year in the death of Miss Brown, County Superintendent of Bedfordshire, who had given 27 years outstanding St. John service. It was with great regret we received the resignation on retirement of Miss Sarah, County Superintendent of Bristol, whose invaluable service covered a period of 43 years. To her, and to Mrs. Penny who , unfortunately has resigned as County Superintendent, Staffordshire, I would record grateful appreciation of their valued work. It has been a pleasure to welcome Miss Pemberton as County Superintendent, Bedfordshire; Miss Griffiths, S.R.N., previously the Assistant County Superintendent, as County Superintendent, Bristol ; Mrs. Coventry, previously Assistant County Superintendent, as County Superintendent, Staffordshire; Miss Jackson, S.R.N. , previously County Nursing Officer, as County Superintendent, Northumberland; and Mrs. Cole, M.B. , Ch.B. , previously Headquarters Officer in Ghana, as County Superintendent for Oxfordshire. CONCLUSION:- I am very conscious of the honour and the responsibility of being appointed successor to Lady Mountbatten as Superintendent-in-Chief, and I would like to record my deep gratitude for the kind welcome and co-operation extended to me by all ranks of the Brigade. At the same time I would like to express my sincere appreciation and thanks to them for the magnificent work they have done this year and to the District/County Superintendents for their fine leadership. To the members of my Headquarters Staff I am greatly indebted for the loyal support they have given me in this difficult year- my first as Superintendent-in-Chief- and I would like to convey to them my most sincere and heartfelt thanks. My Assistant Superintendent-in-Chief, Mrs. Romer-Lee's experience and guidance have been invaluable, and I am grateful for all the help she has given me in spite of considerable personal anxieties. It was most fortunate for me that Miss Watson had joined the Superintendent-in-Chief's Staff as Principal Administrative Officer early this year and I cannot adequately express how thankful I have been for her advice and wise judgment in sorting out many difficult problems. I have always read Lady Mountbatten's tributes to Miss H arrison, but I had not appreciated the full measure of their truth till this year when I had the benefit of her wide experience and her loyal and efficient service. My warmest thanks go out to her and her staff. With my appointment as Superintendent-in-Chief, Miss de Mierre had to shoulder a heavy burden of responsibility in the Overseas Department and I am deeply impressed by the way she has tackled this. Sincere thanks a:e due to her and also to Miss Downing for the able assistance she has gIVen in the Department.

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I have paid tribute to Miss D uff Grant's valuable work earlIer in this report but I would like to repeat how grateful I am to her for taking on the added responsibilities of Chief Nursing Officer. I am al.so more than grateful to Miss Baird for her efficient handling of the HospItal Car Service and many other activities. It w<l:s with great regret that we accepted Lady Braithwaite's resignation as Ch~rrman .of th~ Appeals Committee. I am happy to say, however, that she still remams wIth us as ~taff Officer. To her successor, the Lady Joan Newman, I ex.t end a most SIncere welcome and I wish her every success, .L~stly, ! WIS~ to express my personal thanks to you, Sir, as Com. mISSIOner-In-ChIef for your .h~lp and tolera~t :understanding and through you to all your staff for theIr mterest and wIlling assistance in all matters concerning the Nursing Divisions. M. BRECKNOCK, Superin tendent -in- Chief

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BEDFORDSlllRE County Office: 6, Lansdowne R oad, Luton .

County President: The Lady Zia WERNHER, C.B.E.

County Vice-Presidents: The Rt. Hon. The Lord LUKE, M.A., D.L., J.P. Mrs. R. U. PHIPPS (Nursing) The Hon. Pearl Lawson JOHNSTON, O.B.E. (Ambulance and Nursing Cadets) .

R. C. OAKLEY, 6, Lansdowne Rd., Luton (Te~; Luton 1882~;

Commissioner . . . Deputy Commissioner. County Superintendent (A) County Superintendent (N) Ass!. County Superintendent (N) unty ursing Officer , . . unty Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). County Staff Officers County Secretary

Major-General F. D. MOORE, C.B. , C.B.E., Com Close, Felmersham, Bedford (Tel. Shambrook 440). R. M c Evoy, 64, Shakespeare Road, Luton. Miss I. M. PEMBERTON, 2, Brook Street, Luton. (Tel. Luton 7113) Miss D . ARCHER, 34, L angley Street, Luton. . Mrs. M. Ramsey, Hospital Lodge, Potton Road, Blggleswade. E. WHITE, 3, Sherwoo d R oad , Luton. . Miss H. G RIMMER, 3, Station Roa d , Ampthill, Beds. R. ELLISON, 86, Kingsway, Luton (Treasurer). Mrs. R. L. FIELD, 12, George Street, Bedford. Miss D . WOODHEAD, 34, Langley Street, Luton. H. BANKS, 26, Bishopscote Road, Luton.

Northern Area H . W. ROUND, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Richmond House, Turvey, Beds. (Tel. Turvey 206). W. J. POULTER, c/o. 4, Faldo Road, Bedford. Miss T. E. WHITBREAD, 20, Hardwick Road, Bedford. Vacant. . E. A. MilLWARD, 6, The Close, N ewton-Blossomville, Turvey, Beds.

County Surgeon Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent (N) Area Officer (Cadets) (A) Area Staff Officer .

Southern Area Area Superintendent (A) . . . . County Surgeon Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Area Staff Officer .

A. G. NOBLE, 12, Sunridge Avenue, Luton. Dr. J. Kelsall THOMAS, "The Briars," Totternhoe, Dunstable (Tel. Dunstable 10). Vacant. Mrs. M. BALL, 54, Weatherby Road, Luton. W. R. KENDALL, 47, Bancroft Road, Luton.

BERKSIDRE County Office : St. John House, 10 1, London Road, Reading. Tel. Reading 54671.

County President: The Lady FREYBERG, G.B.E.

County Vice-Presidents: Lady LORAINE (Nursing) Lady JOUBERT DE LA F ERTE (Nursing). Major H. TRACY BARCLAY, T.D. Major J. O. K. PURDEY. Mrs. M . M OCKLER. Commissioner' D . . . . eputy Commissioner. . ~ounty Superintendent (A) Ounty Superintendent (N) County Surgeon . . ,

Asst. ety. Superintendent (N)

Major P. J . GOLD, Warfield House, Nr. Bracknell Vacant. W . G. THOMAS, 27, Berekeley Avenue, Reading. Lady STIRLING "Elm Lodge," Winkfield , Windsor. D . J . TURNBUL{, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., "Spring Lodge," Castle Hill, Maidenhead, Berks. Mrs. R. J . D. WHITELEY, "Eastways," Titlark Hill, Sunningdale.

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County Secretary

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Miss D. E. BRACE, S.R.N., Battle Hospital, Oxford Reading. L. E. H EDLEY, 16, College Glen, Maidenhead. Mrs. D. ROSE, 47, Chilton Crescent, Earley . Mrs. THOMAS, 27, Berekeley Avenue, Reading. Mrs. BARTON, 65, St. Peter's Road, Earley. G. L. ROSE, 47, Chiltern Crescent, Earley. (Training). Mrs. J. E. MORRIs, 106, Kennylands Road, Sonning mono (A dmin). (Hospital Libraries). Miss D. K. GmBINS, 33, South View Avenue, Caversham

Unity Street, St. Philip's, Bristol 2. Tel. 22431.

County President: His Grace The DUKE OF BEAUFORT, K.G., P.C., G.C.V.O.

County Vice-Presidents: Mrs. H. L. BURGESS. Miss M. E. E. SARAH, M.B.E. N. FROST, Esq., C.B.E. Rev. R. F. CARTWRIGHT, M.A. Lieut.-Colonel H. ESSEX LEWIS, D.C.M., T.D., D.L., 11, Clifton Hill Bristol 8. (Tel. 33808). "Th Garth" Station R. L. CHEVERTON, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., e ,

Commissioner .

Road, Nailsea, Bristo1. Fir Tree Lane, St. George, Bristol, G. J. CREECH, M.R.S.H., 30 , Tel. Birmingham Central

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Alderman Sir C!IA.RLES BURMAN, J.P. Nursing Officer . . . Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). Staff Officer (Cadets) (N).

County Vice-Presidents: Alderman W. T. BOWEN (Ambulance). Mrs. W. A. CADBURY (NurSing). J. P. EAMES, O.B.E. (Ambulance Cadets). Mrs. P. CADBURY (Nursing Cadets). .

Deputy Commissioner. County Superintendent (A) County Superintendent (N) County Surgeon Asst. County Superintendent . County Nursing Officer County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). County Staff Officers .

County Sergeant Major County Secretary .

County Staff Officers .

Mf;s B. J. GRIFFITHS, S.R.N., Cossham Memorial Hospital, Kingswood, Bristol. S 46 J. A. Lanson ROBERTS, M.B., CH.B:, L.R.C.P. , M.R.C.. , , Charnhill Drive, Mangotsfield, Bnstol. P k B . t I 6 M iss B. H. C. SAMMONS, S.R.N., 4, Westbury ar, ns 0, . vMarcsa.nEt.. F. PULLIN, B.E.M. , 138, Monks Park Avenue, Horfield, . OX, 71'0 , Redland Park, Redland, Bristol, 6. (press M BrFistol, Relations). il B . t I (Public W. G. CARTER, 16, Fairlawn Avenue, F ton, ns 0

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Brigadier M. L. HAYNE, C.B.E., Oak Beams, Church Gaydon, Warwickshire. (Tel. Kineton 428). Brigadier N . L. CARISS, O.B.E., T.D., D.L., 56, St. Agnes Moseley, Birmingham, 13. W. R. LLOYD, 66, Bleakhill Road, Birmingham 23. Mrs. D. C. NICOL, 28, Westfield Road, Edgbaston, . ham, 15. (Tel. Edgbaston 0286). W. H. SHILVOCK, M.B., CH.B., B.S., 86, Fitzroy Avenue, Har~ bourne, Birmingham, 17. Miss G. M. FINLEY, 29, High Street, Solihull, Warks: Mrs. C. E. GREEN, S.R.N., 192, Orphanage Road, Erdrngto Birmingham, 24. A. E. GREEN, 192, Orphanage Road, Erdington, Birmingham 24. , Mrs. D. OWEN, 16, Cranmore Avenue, Handsworth, BirnuDg' ham. A. C. FORD, 85, Woodleigh Avenue, Harborne, Birmingham, 17. (Stores) . J. E. MATTHEWS, 304, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, 21. Miss E. M. ROGERS, 72, Balsall Heath Road, EdgbastoD, Birmingham, 5. " M . C. LEGGETT, 48, Parkdale Road, Birmingham, 26. (SpeC1a Duties). 'b Mrs. J. MILLER, 78, Woodford Avenue, Castle Bromw1C, (Administrative). . W . R. BECKWITH, 445, Bromford Lane, Ward End, BirrrU0g· ham, 8. Barr K. FLOWERS, 53, Frampton Way, Pheasey Estate, Great B~~gha~nL

BRISTOL

County President:

Commissioner

JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

County Office:

BIRMINGHAM County 0 f/ice: Nelson Memorial Hall, 100, Lionel Street, Birmingham, 3.

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E. W. M ARTIN, 100, Lionel Street, Birmingham (Treasure, Major H. E . MITCHELL, 185, Solihull Road, Shirley, (Adminis trati ve). R. C. N. DAY, 297, Gristhorpe Road, Birmingham, 29. r Mrs. F. E . HAMMOND, 7, Ravenshaw Road, Edgbaston, (Tel. Bearwood 2802).

"Hillside," Larkleaze Road, Longwell Green, Nr. Bristol (Asst. County Secretaryd)' R eli d Bristol 6. C. GRIBBLE, B.E.M., 7, Stanley Roa, e an , , (Competitions). E J FOLEY 2 Highfield Grove, Horfield, Bristol, 7. ~~.~.~.~. Mrs' M C' CREECH 30 Fir Tree Lane, St. G~orge, Br,:\O l' 3' Mis~ L. .G .. GORMA;, 12', Windmill Hill, Bedminster, ns 0, •

D.cX~d~~~TON, B.SC. , F.P .S., 23, Balmoral Road, St. Andrews, H~J.iS~~O~R~T:.~~~g/: Marguerite Road, Uplands, Bristol 3. unty Sergeant-Major

(Civil Defence). . . B . t I A BUSCOMBE 34 Winchester Road, Bnslmgton, . nt 0 . C'. VINCENT, The Hawthornes, Keynsham, Bnsto .

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE County Office: 79, Buckingham Street, Aylesbury, Bucks.

ommissioner

Tel. Aylesbury 3886.

County Presidents: The Lady CHATFIELD (Nursing). Major P . G. DARVIL-SMITH, C.B.E. (Cadets). County Vice-Presidents : Brigadier J. N. CHENEY, O.B.E. (A:nbulance). Lady Aubrey FLETCHER (Nurszng). The Viscount CURZON, J.P. (Ambu,lance Cadets). The Viscountess CURZON (NurSIng Cadets). .. . . S. BUNKER, 10, Winchfield Way, Rickmanswor~, Herts.

Deputy Commissioner. Unty Superintendent (N)

vMarcsa. nMt.. BOOTHMAN, "Lynton Chase," Datchet: Bucks.

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Datchet Miss M. F.302). GILLISO , M.B., B.S., "The Old Boot" , Dinion , Nr. Surgeon

Aylesbury. Dr. G. W. H. TOWNSEND, C oun ty M .0. H . , County Offices Aylesbury.

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Miss N. M. SALE, The Croft, Walton Road, Aylesbury. Mrs. W. E. TAYLOR, S.R.N., Bridge House, Baring Beaconsfield, Bucks. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) . D. ORLIK, Stratton Cottage, Stratton Road, .tse:aconsfiIM County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). Miss M. E. WmTE, "Cleveland," Claremont Gardens, County Staff Officers . J. O. BOLDERO, Ford Farm, Ford, Nr. Aylesbury, Bucks. (Treasurer). Miss G. M. lVES, Rylmer, Limmer Lane, H igh Bucks. (Training). A. KINGSBURY, Henshaw, Bierton, Aylesbury. Advisory). R. F. POPE, "Balnacraig," Burgess Wood Road, .He:acollsfie!~. Mrs. A. M. HOOD, 148, Wellington Street, Slough. Mrs. E. HANDCOCK, "Winford," Upper Ickneild Way, Risborough. R. J. GOVES, 176, Desborough Avenue, High Wycombe. Mrs. G. M. DAY, 1, Priory Avenue, High Wycombe. 1. T. GOMM, "St. Gorran," Green Lane, Chesharn, Bois. T. S. MARTIN, "Mansard," 12, Wyners Road, Burnham. Miss B. WIDTE, 9, Princes Road, Aylesbury. A. G. H. SLATER, 39, Ragstone Road, Slough. The Hon. Mrs. J. M. STONOR, "Stonor Park", Thames, Oxon. County Secretary . Mrs. Z. BOTSFORD, 79, Buckingham Street, Aylesbury, Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent (N) Area Surgeon . Area Area Area Area

Area Area Area Area Area Area Area

Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Nursing Officer Staff Officers.

Commissioner . Superintendent (N) Surgeon . . . Nursing Officer. . . Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Staff Officers .

Area Superintendent (A) Area Superin tendent (N) Area Surgeon . Area Area Area Area

Nursing Officer . . Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Staff Officers.

Northern Area Capt. F. W. WORKER, 56, Windsor Street, Wolverton, Vacant. W. M. M. DOUGLASS, M.A., M.B., B.CH., Wolverton St. Stoney Stratford. S. J. COMPTON, 22a, Silver Street, Newport Pagnell, Buc~ Mrs. S. J. GURNEY, 13, Osborne Street, Wolverton. Vacant. R. G. ALDERSON, 12, Bedford Street, Wolverton. (Area Training). A. E. F. WIDTE, 3, School Hill, Charndon, Bicester. Central Area C. DAY, 1, Priory Avenue, High Wycombe. Miss B. M. WIDTE, "Hillview," Loudwater, High Wycom~ Vacant. Miss M. F. M. STEPHENSON, S.R.N., 65, Upton Park, Vacant. Vacant. T. SHORT, 11, Hill View Road, High Wycombe, Bucks. F. G. BIGNELL, 24, Carrington Road, Southcourt, AylesbUl). C. F . A. LAMBOURNE, 3, Mill Road, Wingrave. Miss M. STERRETT, 27, Clarendon Road, pinions, Wycombe. D. G. ANSTEAD, 111, Whitelands Road, High Wycombe. Miss P. M. TULLETT, 8, Whie1den Street, Amersham. Miss A. L. EVANS, 171, Buckingham Road, Aylesbury. A. GoVEs, 234, Desborough Avenue, High Wycornbe'(Tranr C. HAYNES, 14, Hughenden Road, High Wycombe. port). Southern Area L. STEPHENS, 3, Mundesley Spur, Slough, Bucks. h Mrs. E. E. F. GOMM, 117, Canterbury Avenue, SIOUgi a~ Lieut.-Col. L. D. M. GAVIN, M.D. , M.B., CH.B. ,31, Langley 0 Slough, Bucks. Vacant. R. G . EVANS, 17, Salisbury Avenue, Slough. Vacant. A. L. HALL, 138, Albert Street, Slough (Transport)gh' Mrs. J. E. CALDWELL, 32, Waterbeach Road, S10u .

JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

CAMBRIDGE County Office : 35, St. Mary's Street, Ely. Tel. Ely 2678. County Presidents: The Lord FAIRHAVEN, D.L., J.P. Mrs. A. R. FITZPATRICK. County Vice-Presidents : Major G. M. MACFARLANE-GRIEVE.

Deputy Commissioner and Act. County Surgeon . . . County Superintendent (A) County Superintendent (N)

M~;:ek. 2~J!s'

LEWIS, S.R.N., S.C.M., R.F.N., Wychfield Close, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge. Miss M . C. D. KENNETT, S.R.N., C.M.B., Long Stanton Rectory, Cambridge. B L Lieut-Col. G . L. ARCHER, T.D., D.L., Brays Cottage, rays ane, Ely (Treasurer). . " ) S. P.' DICKER, 11, Belgrave Road, ~ambndge. (TrallllDg. c. HAYLETT, 225 , M ill Road, Cambndge.

County Nursing Officer County Staff Officers .

Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent (N) Area Surgeon . Area Nursing Officer. . Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Area Area Area Area

K. S. MAURICE-SMITH, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., "Etheldreda House,' Ely (Tel. Ely 2678). . C. W. WALKER, M.B., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., 67, Milton Road, Cambridge. d G. WALKER, PH.D. , M.SC., "Kersell," Sedley Taylor Roa , Cambridge. . k ill R d Ely . Mrs. H. C. GRAIN, " Belmont," 43, Pnc W ow oa,

Ely Area Vacant. Mrs. G. T URNER, 31 , The Vineyards, Ely, Cambs. F. G. A. BECKETT, M. A., M.B., CH.B., 14, Egremont Street, Ely, Cambs. Vacant. Mrs. J. M. VAWSER, 8, Regent Avenue, March.

Cambridge Area Vacant. Vacant.

Commissioner . Superintendent (A) Superintendent (N) Staff Officers .

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(Training), "Chesterfield," Coldhams Lane, Cherry hinton. . ) Miss D. LINTON, 68 , Cavendish Drive, Cambndg~. (Secretary . Mrs. E. J. PIGOTT, 76, Akeman Street, Cambndge. (Transport). C b 'd R. T. WOOMBWELL, 62, Marshall Road, am n ge.

CHESIllRE County Office : County H.Q., Tab ley Road, Knutsford, Cheshire. Tel. Knutsford 346. County Vice-President: A. C. BENTLEY (Cadet A mbulance). CommiSSioner

Deputy Commissioner .

~ounty Superintentent ounty SUrgeon.

County ursing Officer

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W. Cecil ROBINSON, J.P., " Woodeaves ," Dale Brow, Prestbury, Cheshire. (Tel. Prestbury 89357). . N. S. MUMBY, " Glendyne," Prenton Lane, Prenton Blrkenhead. (Tel. Mountwood 1372). Vacant. W' d R k F H . C. W . BAKER, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., 16, The len , oc erry, . Birkenhead. Miss A. MCCULLY, S.R.N., 73, Blagg Avenue, Nantwlch

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County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). County Secretary .

H. N. BECKETT, 28, Stalbridge Road, Crewe. Mrs. A. LAWRENCE, 13, Albert Road, Cheadle Hulme. Mrs. E. SINGLETON, County H.Q., Knutsford.

Area Superintendent (A) • Area Superintendent (N)

H. B. BINGHAM, 56, Greg Street, South Reddish, Mrs. J. J. BOMFORD, 37, Beechfield Road, Davenport, port. J. MACFIE, M.B., CH.B., Sunninghill, Townscliffe Lane, Bridge. Mrs. R. ALLAN, S.R.N., High Stacks, Poynton.

Eastern Area

Area Surgeon

Area Nursing Officer

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W. G. MOONEY, J.P., Broomhi1l, Tavistock Road, Launceston. J. J. PEARCE, "Seldon," Bosuen Road, Newquay. Mrs. M. E. GOULD, 2, Glarnis Road, Newquay J. D. BRUCE, M.B., B.S., D.R.C.D.G., The Friaries, Bodmin. Vacant. E. JENKIN, 9, St. Mary's Crescent, Bodmin. Miss K. GOVIER, 12, High Street, Launceston. F. A. CUTLER, "Gresham," 100, Mount Wise, Newquay. S. J. COOK, 3, Ulalia Road, Newquay. (Cadets).

Western Area

Area Surgeon . . Area Nursing Officer Area Staff Officer .

Vacant. Miss M. E. DEAN, 13, De Quincey Road, West Tinlper~.rea Altrincham, Cheshire. O. P. EDMONDS, M.D., "Gillyfields," Gaddum Road, DU~fUU_MlQ1 Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Miss M. JONES, S.R.N., Preswylfa, Gwernaffield, Nr. Mold, Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss B. FURNIVALL, 14, Dalton Gardens, D avyhulme, Staff Officers. chester. Miss H. M. PRINCE, 9, Victoria Road, Stockton Heath.

Area Area Area Area

E. Allen SMITH, 5, Claremont Road, Wallasey, Cheshire. Miss W. A. LAMB, 28, Highgreen Road, Birkenhead, . Vacant. J. HARNEy, 53, Woodyear Road, Bromborough, WirraU.

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Eastern Area Commissioner . Superintendent (A) Superintendent (N) Surgeon . . ursing Officer. . . Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Staff Officers .

Central Area Area Superintendent (A) . Area Superintendent (N)

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Vacant. Miss F. W. PAUL, 4, Park Road, Redruth. . Mrs. E. TREWREN, S.R.N., "Monowai," Headland Road, Carbls Bay, St. Ives. J. JAMES, "Nigel," Barngoose Terrace, lllogan, Redruth, Mrs. J . S. DONEY, "Hazledene," Mabe, Penryn. C. C. PELLOWE, 3, Tolgus-Wartha, Redruth. Miss M. I. WING, 40, Manor Road, Camborne. (Cadets).

Western Area Superintendent (A) . • Superintendent (N) . Surgeon . . . . . Staff Officer (Cadets) (A)

CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND County Office: "Park View," Cardew, Dalston, Nr. Carlisle, Cumberland.

(Tel. Dalston 327). County Presidents: Earl of LoNSDALE, Westmorland. County Vice-Presidents: Mrs. M. L. BARRACLOUGH (Nursing), Cumberland. CORNWALL The Countess of LONSDALE (Nursing), Westmorland. County Office: Capt. J. L. JOHNS, R.N. (Retd.), Lockville, Main Street, 18, Dean Street, Liskeard. Tel. Liskeard 2010. Sedbergh, Yorks. (Tel. Sedbergh 267). County Presidents: Commissioner . . J. S. MOFFAT, M.B. , CH.B., 136, Wigton Road, Carlisle. Colonel Sir Edward H. W. BOLITHO, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall. Superintendent (A) T. H. ABBOTT, 10, Scaws Drive, Penrith. Lady Mary PAWLE (NurSing). Superintendent (N) Mrs. M. A. C. AINscow, M.B., CH.B., The Howe, Troutbeck. County Vice-Presidents: Windermere. (Tel. Ambleside 2287). C. E. H. LLOYD, Esq., and H.R.H. Prince CHULA OF THAILAND, G.C.V.O. (Ambulance). Surgeon . . . . N. L. BIRKETT, M.A., M.B., B.CH., 3, Thorny Hills, Kendal. Mrs. A. M . BLACKWOOD, C.A., Mrs. C. H. ASHER (Nursing). . Superintendent (N). M rs. V. E. RA YEN, Stancroft, Carlisle. . A. V. BAKER, Esq. (Ambulance Cadets.) Nursing Officer . . . Miss D . 1. WHITELEY, S.R.N., Cumberland Infirmary, CarlIsle. Lady Mary HOLBORROW (Nursing Cadets). Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) J . W . LOWTHIAN, 18, G race Street, Carlisle. . Commissioner . Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). Mrs. A. A . Graham, S.R.N., Ca rdew Dalston, N r. Carllsle. Rear Admiral L. A. BOUlWOOD, C.B., O.B.E., Golden Staff Officers . Tideford, Saltash. (Tel. Landrake 237). C. H. STEPHENSON, 25, Nook Street, W orkington. Deputy Commissioner. . W. L. STEWART, M.B., CH.B., Tremethick, Grampound. J. STILLING, 34, Romney Road, Kendal. County Superintendent (N) Princess Chula CHAKRABONGSE, Tredethy, Bodmin. M rs. NEWMAN, 51 , Holrnriggs Avenue, Penrith. . St. Mabyn 232). J. H. SMITH, 89, Dunmail Drive, Carlisle. (press RelatIOns). County Surgeon . " Dr. E. H. EASTCOTT, Gwel Marten, Probus, Nr. Truro. A. E. SPRING, 43, Beck Road, Belle Vue, Carlisle. .. Assistant Commissioner . . . T. C. TRESIDDER, Dartington, Radannack, Tru ro. Miss R. J. V. HIND, 18, Scotland Road, Carlisle. (Tra~g) . n ';"iI."IJUntv Sergeant Major Asst. County Superintendent (N) Miss N. K KELLARD, M.B.E., Outlands, 18, N A. H USBAND, 1, Fairfield Gardens, Wigton Road, Car~sle. Truro. Secretary . . D. GRAHAM, " Park View," Cardew, Dalston, Nr. CarlIsle. County Nursing Officer . . . Miss N. K. DEAN, S.R.N. , Wadham House, Liskeard. (Dais ton 327). County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). H. E. PENDER, 10, Bam Street, Redruth. County Secretary Miss A. M. SMITH, Goody Raise, Grasmere, Westmorland. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). Vacant. County Staff Officers . Mrs. H. C. AsHER, J. P., Ellenglaze Manor, Cubert, Newqua. (N.H.S.R.) DERBYSlllRE J. J. JACKMAN, M.B.E., "Hazlemere," Albany R oad, FallDo u County Office: E. S. SEYMOUR, 60, Trefusis Road, Redruth. The Cottage, Wilday Green, Barlow, via Sheffield. (Tel. Holmesfield 362). A. T. MOSSMAN, 9, Killerton Road, Bude. eaJs W. H. MAYCOCK, "Lyndale," Tresillian, Truro. (ApP County President: F. POLKINGHORNE, "Hyland," Heanton Terrace, Redru HIs GRACE THE DUKE OF DEVONSHlRE. (Competitions). County Vice-President: P. PEARCE, Barclays Bank, Redruth. (Treasurer). d",in Viscount SCARSDALE. J. B. BENNETT, 31, Albany Road, Redruth. (A 1IW'·' " .p'''UllnIS~'i('\n'D''' Colonel F. Arnot BEARN, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., M.D., "Brook(publicity). lands" Temple Road, Buxton. (Tel. 587). J. G. BARRETT, "Silver Bow" Mount Ambrose, Redruth. County Secretary . Capt. i. ATKINSON, M.B.E., White Knowle Cottage, Chinley. Miss G. MORCOM, 18, Dean Street, Liskeard. Nr. Stockport.

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Miss E. F. BELL, Ivy House, Mickleover, Derby.

County Surgeons

County County County County

Nursing Officer . . . Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). Staff Officers .

County Secretary

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Commissioner . Superintendent (A) Superintendent (N) Surgeon . . . . Staff Officer (Cadets) Staff Officer (Cadets) Staff Officer .

Area Commissioner Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent (N) Area Surgeon . . . Area Nursing Officer . Asst. Area Nursing Officer Area Staff Officer (Cadets) Area Staff Officer (Cadets) Area Staff Officers.

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53124). 1. MACKENZIE, M.B., B.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., 141 , Manor Derby. Mrs. Clara STEWART, M.B., CH.B., B.A.O., 3, Hardwick Buxton. Vacant. Vacant. Mrs. C. B. WRIGHT, 2a, Gurney Avenue, Sunny Hill, F. 1. SHIMWELL, 151, Manor Road, Brirnington, Nr. field. W. F. RIGLEY, 6a, Kingsway, Ilkeston. (Training). Mrs. G. E. H. WEATHERBY, 28 Kingston Street, Derby. Mrs. C. I. MARGERRISON, The Cottage Wilday Green via Sheffield. (Tel. Holmesfield 3(2). '

Area superintendent (A) Area superintendent (N) Area Surgeon . Area Area Area Area

Nursing Officer. . . Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Staff Officers .

Southern Area R. L. BROWN, M.B., CH.B., "Ranmoor," 4, Burton Road, Derby. E. G. FLORENCE, 266, Osmaston Park Road, Derby. Miss G. H. WALTON, 9, Kingston Street, Derby: J. COLLINS, M.B., CH.B., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., 7, Cnch Avenue, Littleover, Derby. Mrs. M. F. HALLETT. 398, Burton Road, Derby. W. J. HOLBROOK, 20, Kendon Avenue, Sunnyhill, Derby. Vacant. R. NALL, 12, Lawrence Street, Long Eaton. H. FARNSWORTH, "Melita," 13, Holt Avenue, Derby Mrs. FARNSWORTH, "Melita," 13, Holt Avenue, Derby. Miss D. TRANTER, 33, Grange Street, Derby. (Treasurer).

EAST, SOUTH AND NORTH DEVON

County Office: . The Hut, Culver Drive, Chudleigh, Newton Abbot. Tel. ChudleIgh 2262. Northern Area County President : Vacant. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Henry Imbert TERRY, BT., D.S.O., M.C. Vacant. County Vice-Presidents: Miss N. START, 56, Brown Edge Road, Buxton. Lady RAYNER (Nursing). . Dr. W. E. MARSHALL, Manchester Road, \..;naPt~l-e.n -je.rnl!\l. Lady 1MBERT TERRY (Nursing Cadets). (A) H . BAXBY, 23, Alexandra Road, Dronfield. (N) Vacant. Major T. W . GRACEY, Melrose, Ashburton, S. Devon. E. C. H . DOWSON, Commissioner . . . . Chesterfield. Mrs. C. De B. DENING, Tipton Lodge, Tipton St. John. County Superintendent (N) (Tel. Ottery St. Mary 27). Vacant. County Surgeon . . Mrs. M. D. NICHOLLS, S.R.N., Bracken Howe, Sidcliffe, County Nursing Officer National Coal Board No. 1 Area Sidmouth. B. KENDALL, Bonnevienne, Inkersall Road, DuckmaDlo_ County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). R. L. JILLETT, M.B., B.S., Digby Hospital, Nr. Exeter. Nr. Chesterfield. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). Mrs. L. J. TOWNSEND, "Brooke House," Ipp1epen, Newton Abbot. T. M. COPE, Sand bourne House, King George V W. C. JOHNSON, 2, The Broadway, Littleham Cross, Exmouth. Mansfield . County Staff Officers . (Ambulance Liaison). Mrs. E. A. COPE, Sand bourne House, King George V A T. T. HAY, S.R.N., Wonford House Hospital, Exeter. Mansfield. (Training). . Dr. W. A. F. HURST, Heathfield, Tibshelf. A. C. TAYLOR, 18, Bridgetown, Totnes. (press RelatIOns). Mrs. C. L. MAIZEL, S.R.N., "Carmel," Mill Lane, Miss D. BOURCHIER-WREY, Tawstock, Chudleigh. County Secretary . Nr. Worksop. Mrs. V. W. NAYLOR, 1, North Crescent, Duckmanton, field . East Devon Area (A) S. C. CARTER, York House, Creswell, Nr. Workso Major R. A. P. GRAY, M.B., 23, Southernhay East, Exeter. Area COmmissioner . (N) Mrs. M. DE T, 133 1 Whitecotes Lane, Walton, C. J. WOOD, 40, Kingsway, Heavitree, Exeter. Area Superintendent (A) W. S. BUCK, 1, Rmgwood Avenue, Staveley, Mrs. BOLT, Little Copse, Newcourt Road, Topsham. Area Superintendent (N) (Cadets). L. G. ANDERSON, M.B., CH.B., M.D., D.P.H., 26, Cranford Area Surgeon . . . F. NORMAN, 15, Private Drive, Hollingwood. Avenue, Exmouth. L. GROSS, 196, Ashgate Road, Chesterfield. W. J. WRIGHT, S.R.N., 14, Walpole Close, Whipton, Exeter. Area Nursing Officer. . . G. F. GARDNER, White House, Morton. Major H. L. F. BUCKNALL, B~mell, Branscom~e, Seaton. Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Miss V. SOUTHERN, The Laurels, 67, Main Road, Morton. uuea Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss M. E. HOWES, 27, BrookSIde Crescent, Whlpton, Exeter. A. MiLLS, 256, Chesterfield Road, Temple NormantoD, Miss M. MARTIN, 176, Pinhoe Road, Exeter. Chesterfield. Mrs. D. R. COLE, Ivy Orchard, Wilmington, Nr. Honiton.

National Coal Board No.5 Area Commissioner . H. F. PARKER, 377, Derby Road, Nottingham . Superintendent (A) W. A. HUDSON, 24, Middleton Avenue, Crosshill, Codnor. Superintendent (N) ft Mrs. M. RIGLEY, S.R.N., 6a, Kingsway, Ilkeston. Surgeon J. L. W. JOHNSON, L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S., L.R.F.P. & s. , "Beecbcro Church Lane, Brinsley, Notts. to Nursing Officer. . . Mrs. K. MORLEY, "Morwood," 216, Heanor Road! Ilkes Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) A. E. W. DILKS, 13, Kingsway, Ilkeston, D erbyshIre. Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Vacant. Staff Officers. W. AILMORE, 41, Heath Road, Ripley. H. HYDE, Sye Lane House, Ilkeston Road

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North Devon Area Lieut-Colonel K. G. W. SAUNDERS, O.B.E., F.R.C.S., Elmfield, Goodleigh Road, Bamstaple. R. BRADDON, "St. John," Yelland Road, Fremington. Mrs. M. H. KING, Mulberry House, Bamstaple. F. H. HOLLINGSHEAD, M.B., CH.B., Middleton, Combe Martin. Mrs. C. H . M. HARDY, S.R.N., Dean House, Old Sticklepath Hill, Barnstaple. Dr. J. P . BUSH, Heathfield House, Old Torrington Road, Barnstaple. Mrs. C. J. H. SAUNDERS, Elmfield, Bear Street, Barnstaple.

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South Devon Area Vacant. P. BAKER, 14, King's Avenue, Paignton. Mrs. K. M. EVANS, S.R.N., Hollybank, Paignton. A. EVERARD, M.B., CH.B., 26, Keyberry Park, Newton Devon. Mrs. E. M. HARVEY, S.R.N., 6, Derwent Road, Bab Torquay. M. E. C. STEDHAM, Lavender Cottage, Coach Road, Abbot. Miss M. A . STOWE, M.B., CH.B., M.R.C.S., Dartmoor Lustleigh. Miss H. G. CHARLESWORTH, Bartons, Ipplepen, Newton Abbol (Cadets). Mrs. L. A. R. NICHOLLS, 4, Beames Lane, Newton Abbot. H. F. DIAMOND, S.R.N., 36, Barton Hill Road, Torquay.

DORSET County Office : 10, Dorchester Road, Weymouth. Tel. Weymouth 2270. County President: Dorothy, Lady ELLENBOROUGH. County Vice-Presidents: Mrs. A. M. C. COOPER (Nursing). Lady Lettice Ashley COOPER (Nursing Cadets). Commissioner . Dr. E. J. Gordon WALLACE, Health Centre, Weymouth. (Tel Weymouth 1645). Deputy Commissioner. F. M. HANNA, M.B., B.CH., F.R.C.S.(ED.), 15, Binc1eaves Road, Weymouth. County Superintendent (N) Mrs. D. R. GALTON, 6, Elgin Road, Parks tone. (Tel. Park· stone 928). County Surgeon G . J . ROMANEs, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., D.O.M.S., Porteshan House, Nr. Weymouth. Asst. County Superintendent (N) Mrs. M. SEYMOUR, Northfield House CricheI Wimbourne. County Nursing Officer . . . Miss D. SUNDERLAND, S.R.N., Health' Centre,' Weymouth. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). K .. H. M. ALDRIDGE, 58, St. Thomas Street, Weymouth. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). MISS P. M. PADDOCK, 17, St. Edmund Street, Weymouth. Asst. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) . . . . . • • . Mrs. A. M. SWABEY, 115, King's Road, West Swanage. County Staff Officers . A. E. Cox, Corra Lynn, Goldcroft Avenue, Weymouth. E. PADDOCK, The Bungalow, Plantation Road, Waterloo, Poole. E. W. CUFF, "Sydco," 67, Prince of Wales Road, Dorchester. J. B. SPENCER, 422, Dorchester Road, Weymouth. D. G. F. ACUTT, "Cambrai," Cranford Avenue Weymouth. (publicity). ' Mrs. D. R. BOOTH, 7 Mount Joy, Burton Road, Bridport. (N.H.S.R.) F. C. BRYANT, 12, Garland Road, Poole. G. KroNER, 20, Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth. (Treasurer). Mrs. P. B. DARLEY, Hill House, Milton Abbas, Blandford. (N.H.S.R.). F. H. HOUSE, "Taormina" 8, Wardc1iffe Road Weymouth. County Secretary . Miss F. B. LONG, 10, Dorchester Road Weymouth. (Tel. Weymouth 2270).

DURHAM County Office: 2, Osborne Terrace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne 2. Tel. Newcastle-upon-Tyne 81-3646. County President: S. EMBLETON, Esq., O.B.E. County Vice-President: Commissioner R. RUTHERFORD, T.D., M.B., B.S., J.P., The Firs, Langley Pari, Co. Durham.

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Vacant. A. BURNS, O.B.E., M.C., M.B., CH.B., Rainton Lodge, West Rainton, Houghton-Ie-Spring. Lady STARMER, O.B.E., J.P., Danby Lodge, Darlington. County superintendent (N) K. M. MACDONALD, M.B., CH.B., Bankfield, Consett, Co. County Surgeon Durham. County ursing Officer . . . Vacant. Asst. County Superintendent (N) . Miss M. DALYRMPLE-SMITH, S.R.N., 4, Park Road, Sunderland. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). Miss O. ADDISON, 80, Croft Terrace, Jarrow. County Staff Officers. . . . P. S. BLUNDEN, Cross House, Pelton, Chester Ie Street. W. MATHER, 4, Glebe Houses, Ferryhill, Co. Durham. Miss E. SCURLOCK, M.B.E., 6, Brearnish Street, Jarrow-on-Tyne. (Training). J. J. D. KERRY, 95, Deneside, Lanchester, Durham. H. CARR, 88, Barningham Street, Darlington. . W. A. REAH, Glengarrick, Lintzford Road, Hamsterly Mill, Rowlands Gill. (Treasurer). Mrs. M. JARRETI, S.R.N., 90, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, Monkseaton. Miss. E. P. GRAY, 2, Summerhill, Sunderland. T HOPKINS 22 Famdale Avenue, South Bents, Whitburn. H. S. D. Iiu:~NS, 32, Claremont Road, Darlington. (Civil Defence). Mrs. R. WATSON, 40, Brandling Place South, Newcastle (Tel. Newcastle-upon-Tyne 81-1515).

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East Durham Area S. F. STOKOE, 2, Brookside Villas, Dene House Road, Seaham, Co. Durham. Vacant. Miss D. A. HALL, B.SC., 1, Greenbank Villas, Jarrow. A. K. MACRAE, M.D ., CH.B., Red Gables, Murton, Co. Durham. Vacant. R. W. WINTERBURN, S.R.N., 233 , Sunderland Road, Harton, South Shields. Miss J. HUTCHINSON, 43, Bede Street, Roker, Sunderland. South Durham Area E. S. SMITH, 34, Tunstall Avenue, West Hartlepool, Co. Durham. W. F. HALL, M.B., B.S., B.HY., D.P.H., Thorpe Bulmer, Hart, West Hartlepool. Vacant. R. K. BROWN, M.B., CH.B., Kelvin House, Bearpark, Co. Durham. Vacant. H. COULSON, 74, Starmer Crescent, Darlington. H. C. H. FRANCIS, 9, Palatine View, Durham. (Secretary for Cadets). Western Area A. S. DAVISON, "Ashlyn," Mayfield, Whickham, Newcastle-onTyne. R. M. ARCHIBALD, M.B., CH.B., D.I.H., Westfield, Harelow Stanley. Mrs. M. H. ROCHESTER, 5, Pikesyde, Dipton, Co. Durham. Mrs. M. F. St. J. U. COSGRAVE, M.B., B.S., Felling Lodge, Felling-on-Tyne. Vacant. W . YOUNGER, 90, Wear Road, South Stanley. Mrs. E. A. YOUNGER, 90, Wear Road, South Stanley. J. T. DRUMMOND 267, Windsor Avenue, Gateshead, 2.

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County President: Colonel Sir Francis WmTMORE, BART., K.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., T.D.

Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). Staff Officers .

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J. T. WIDTLEY, O.B.!!., M.B., CH.B., 56, New London Chelmsford. (Tel. Chelmsford 2194). Capt. R. J. WENLEY, T.D., J.P., 96, Gal1eywood Road, ford. (Tel. Chelmsford 2704). County Superintendent (A) W. E. NORFOLK, 84, Marconi Road, Chelmsford. Chelmsford 2726). County Superintendent (N) Mrs. E. SMELLIE, M.B.E., The Bridge House, Lexden, \...UJiI,;Ut8ICfl. (Tel. Colchester 2982). County Surgeon F. P. WALLIS, M.R.C.P., L.R.C.P., "Gower," Gal1eywood Great Baddow. Asst. Cty. Superintendent (N) Vacant County Nursing Officer . . . Miss M. RENNOLDSON, S.R.N., St. John's Hospital, Cheiml;forltl County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). E. A. POOLE, 178, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). Miss R. 1. LEEKS, "Ivydene," Stock Road, Gallevwoom. ··· · Chelmsford. County Staff Officers . Miss W. K. ARGENT, "Shirley," Writtle. (Tel. Writtle F. E. BROOKS, 144, Moulsham Drive, Chelmsford. W. J. SMITH, 39, Forest Drive, Westlands Estate, Chlelm!:fordll (Transport). W. R. UNWIN, 14, Moulsham Drive, Chelmsford. Officer). Mrs. M. A. SPURGEON, 9, Cotman Road, Shrub End, chester. (Cadets). F. THORNDIKE, Elm Tree House, Fox Street, Ardleigh, chester. (Cadets). Mrs. V. F. HEDGES, 98, Dorset Avenue, Chelmsford. W. SCHOFIELD, 45, Victoria Street, Braintree. ( Mrs. J. M. NORTON, St. Clere's Hall, Danbury, Chelmsforill. County Sergeant Major R. B. CHAPMAN, 23, Challis Road, Braintree. County Secretary . A. MAYHEW, "St. Leonards," Wash Road, Laindon, Essex. Deputy Commissioner.

GLOUCESTERSIllRE County Office: 12, Royal Crescent, Cheltenham. Tel. Cheltenham 53610. County Presidents: The Countess St. ALDWYN. County Vice-Presidents: Colonel R. A. G. BINGLEY, C.v.O., D.S.O., O.B.E. (Ambulance). Miss Ariadne RODocANAcm (Nursing). Earl St. ALDWYN, T.D., D.L. (Cadet Ambulance).

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C. H. DRAKE, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., The Bourne, 54, Parton Lane,

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H. L. St. G. CAREY, M.V.O., Hawling Manor, Andoversfori Lieut-Colonel F. WILLIAMSON, O.B.E., 90, Leckhampton Roa Cheltenham. Mrs. G. A. WILLANS, Oaklands, Shurdington, Nr. Cheltenham.

Gloucester. Miss D. M. TRIMMER, 2, Bournside Road, Cheltenham. Mrs. DRAKE, S.R.N., The Bourne, 54, Parton Lane, Gloucester. Mrs. M. DUNCALFE, S.R.N., 50, Parton Road, Churchdown, Gloucester. R. A. HAWKINS, 45, Eldon Road, Cheltenham. Mrs. HAWKINS, 45, Eldon Road, Cheltenha~. . Miss J. B. PARKER, Highfield House, Whitmmster, Glos. (N.H.S.R.) . . Mrs. B. LAWRENCE, The Nappmgs, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham. (County Welfare). . Miss M. K. OSWELL, 7, Eldorada Road, Cheltenham. (Admin. - Medical Comforts). Rev. E. J. M. ELDRIDGE, O.B.E., St. James's Vicarage, Tivoli Road, Cheltenham. W. LE GRESLEY, 92, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham. (Cadets). R .A.F., Barnwood, Glos. Mrs. M . A. COTIEE, S.R.N., 23, Honyatt Road, Gloucester. (Training Adviser, Nursing). Mrs. D. P. HrrCIDNG, "Dronfield," London Road, Charlton Kings. Miss E. G. MARSHALL, 12, Royal Crescent, Cheltenham. Forest of Dean Area Sir John PALMER, BT. , Newland, Coleford, Glos. Southern Area Lieut.-Colonel J. W. WOOLDRIDGE, Court Cottage, Shepton Moyle, Tetbury.

GUERNSEY County Office: Headquarters, Rohais, St. Peter Port, Guernsey.

Tel. Guernsey Central 3700.

Bailiwick President: W. H. ARNOLD, C.B.E. Bailiwick Vice-Presidents: Dr. W. B. Fox. Lady ROBSON (Nursing) J. E. L. MARTEL (Ambulance Cadets). Mrs. M. M. LOVERIDGE (Nursing Cadets).

Colonel R. B. BROADBENT, O.B.E., La Ruette, St. Martins, Guernsey. (Tel. St. Martin 8435). W. TAYLOR, B.E.M., Quendon, Le Martival, La Ruette, St. Martins. (Tel. St. Martin 8247). R. A. LUFF, "Belize," Doyle Road, St. Peter Port. Mrs. R. M. THOMPSON, La Tourelie, Pierre Percee. (Tel. Central 255). W. R. CAMBRIDGE, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., 31, High Street, St. Peter Port. (Tel. Central 3090). R. H. BLANCHFORD, O.B.E., G.M., Le Creute Herivel, Rohais, Area COmmissioner St. Peter Port. Ba!l!w!ck Staff Officer (Cadets (A) H. TOUZEAU, Holmlea, Route Militaire, Vale, Guernsey. B'liw~Ck Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss E. S. BUSH, Wethersfield, Guelles Road, St. Peter Port. al WIck Staff Officers . . . F. W. BUSH, "Palma," Green Lanes, St. Peter Port. E. COLL, Colwyshe, Les Mourants, St. Martins. H. FALLA, Durrington, Les Banques, St. Sampsons, Guernsey. (Cadets). R. J. HERVE, "Beau Soleil," Saumarez Lane, Castel. (Treasurer). H. P. SAUNDERS, Cleaton, Foulon Road, St. Peter Port, Gm:rnsey. (Stores). W. G. BAKER, 22, St. George's Esplanade, St. Peter Port. (Competitions). V. E. LUFF, M.B.E., Les Rohais de Haut, St. Andrews, Guernsey.

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A. OAKLEy-JOHN, M.B., B.S., M.R.C.P., L.R.C.P., D.CH., 2, Chessel Avenue, Bitterne, Southampton. R. M. WARREN, B.A., M.B., CH.B., D.P.H., Teviotdale, Netley Abbey. Mrs. A. E. ALFORD, 8, Obelisk Road, Woolston, Southampton. W. G. RUSSELL, "Bridaimer," 55, Deil Road, Bitteme Park. Southampton. (Training and C.D.). N. A. WILTON, Odeon Theatre, North Wails, Winchester. Northern Area L. P. BOTIING, 13, Esher Close, Basingstoke. S. WILDE, 4, Nom Hill, Basingstoke. Mrs. D. WILSON, Little Goddards, Hatherden, Nr. Andover. Vacant. D. C. GRESSWELL, S.R.N., Park Prewett Hospital, Basingstoke. B. CROSS, 21, Pitman Close, Basingstoke. Mrs. G. EVANS, Mynster, Church Avenue, Farnborough. H. N . SHORT, 31, Alexandra Road, Famborough. (Training). Mrs. C. P. EBDON, 35, Widmore Road, Basingstoke. R. G. EHLE , 2, Abbott Close, Basingstoke. Western Area Major L. TALBOT, D.A., D.A.E., A.T.D., "Greensleeves," Avon Castle Drive, Ringwood. Vacant. Miss D. BRODERICK, 14, Littledown Avenue, Bournemouth. F. A. HEIMANN, M.D., L.R.C.P., 12a, Crab ton Close Road, Boscombe. Mrs. H. W. TUCK, S.R.N., 6, Elmsway, Southboume, Bournemouth. Vacant. Mrs. E. E . SYMES, 34, Coombe Gardens, Bournemouth. A. MAYBURY, Police Station, Ringwood. (Training).

Commissioner. Colonel W. P. S'. CURTIS, O.B.E., D.L., Brydge's Acre Abbas, Nr. Wmchester. (Tel. Itchen Abbas 207) , ""I\;_,Jlrp~ Superintendent (A) supp.rintendent (N) Captain H. P. HENDERSON, C.B.E., D.S.O., Hamlet ~ambledon, Hants. (Tel. Hambledon 648). Surgeon . . Miss ~. COOPER, The Thatched Cottage, Shirley NSturaff~ffi~e~c(~adetS)' (ft..) Lymmgton. (Tel. Sway 220). L. M. MAYBURY, M.A., M.B., B.CHIR., M.R.C.S L Re p Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) wood," 97, Goldsmith Avenue Southsea." ... ., Area Staff Officers . Mrs. C. B. DUTFIELD, "Southwinds:" Holly Hill Lane Saris Green. ' Mrs. E. A. PURKESS, J.P., S.R.N., "Glenleigh," Avenue Area Commissioner Brockenhurst. Brig.adier B. W. WEBB-CARTER, D.S.O., O.B.E., Ashton BiShops Waltham. Area Superintendent (A) Area Superintendent (N) Vacant. Area Surgeon . A. L. AYMES, Kilnwood, Hillview Road Michelmersh Romsey. (Treasurer). ' , R. W .. J:lARRlS, "Three Lawns," Lytton Road .Halsing:stoke.,Area Nursing Officer . (Traillillg). ' Mrs. B. V. SANDISON, Long View Roseberry Road J'lll lwl Vl '...... Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) (Hospital Libraries).' ' Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs. E. E. YOUNG, 162, Stockbridge Road Area Staff Officer . (N.H.S.R.) , HEREFORDSHIRE T. W ..BULPITI, "Invicta," 165, London Road, HOIlldean.ll County Office: (public Relations and Press). E. J. Miller, 12, Appollo Road, Chandler's Ford. SJ.A.B. Headquarters, Widemarsh Street, Hereford. Tel. Hereford 2837. County Presidents: Defence). The Hon. Mrs. R. DEVEREUX. R. S. BODEN, 6, Upper High Street, Winchester. Brigadier F. A. V. COPLAND-GRIFFITHS, D.S.O., M.C., J.P Mrs. J. G. M. BODEN, 6, Upper High Street, Wincbester. County Vice-Presidents: Mrs. H. FOLEY, (Nursing). Eastern Area C. A. BLOSSETI (Ambulance Cadets). Colon~l E. G. DUTFIELD, T.A., "Southwinds," Holly Hill Mrs. Greville PHILLIPS (Nursing Cadet$). Sansbury Green. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Terence FALKINER, BT., Kings thorne House, B. A. HAWKEY, 40, Northcroft Road, Gosport. Commissioner . Nr. Hereford. (Tel. Wormelow 343). Mrs. E. F. COULTER, A.R.R.C., 19, The Avenue, f1J n ,lO.V" " " H. J. HARRIS, B.E.M., 38, Underhill Road, Tupsley, Hereford. Gosport, Havant. Deputy Commissioner. . C " N SUTER , M.R.C. S., L.R.C.P., "Leventh orpe" " 1 County Superintendent (N) . . The Lady BIDDULPH, Underdown, Ledbury, Herefordshire. C Road, Gosport. ounty Surgeon . . . . . G. M. LLOYD, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., The New House, Ross-on-Wye. Vacant. Asst. County Superintendent (N) Mrs. J. V. B. Congreve, Garmstone Garden Cottage, Norton Canon, Hereford. Miss M. M. ROGERS, S.R.N., Royal Portsmouth Mrs. M. E. C. PORTCH, S.R.N., Leominster Cottage Hospital County Nursing Officer Portsmouth. Leominster. C. W. TOZER, 22, Penk Ridge, Bedhampton. RUCK, 51, Mill Street, Hereford. Mrs. F. E. M. BARNICOAT, 7, BruneI Road Nortbend, ~ounty Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). R. F. M. HARRIS, 38, Underhill Road, Tupsley, Hereford. Mrs. mouth. ' C o u n t y Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). R. T. MORRIS, Stokesay, Upper Ledbury Road, Hereford. L. A. V. NASH, 8, London Road, North End, Portsm01u11ll1. ounty Staff Officer Mrs. 1. C. LOCHHEAD, 28, Millbrook Street, Hereford. County Secretary . (Treasurer). (Aux.). T. C. GOLDSMITH, 79, Orchard Road, Southsea. HERTFORDSHIRE County Office: Central Area 7, Marlborough Road, St. Albans, Herts. Tel. L.N.-54333. LieLut-C;olonel J. D. C. BROWNLOW, O.B.E., Pennington County Presidents: ymmgton. The Hon. Sir David BOWES-LYON, K.C.V.O., Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire. Capt. W. MILLS, M.B.E., "Hilldale," Station Lane, l .lIalJ~" -" _ H. Langley JONES, Esq., M.B.E. Ford. County Vice-Presidents : Miss M. A. THOMAS, "Aberfoyle," 13, Norwich Road, Bittern Blanche, Lady LLOYD OF DOLOBRAN (Nursing). Park, Southampton. Mrs. H. MCCoRQUODALE (Nursing Cadets).

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L. R. N. PERCEY, M.B.E., J.P., "Heath Brow," (Tel. Welwyn 4108). D. Hardy KrNMONT, M.B., CH.B., 100, Clarence Road Albans. (Tel. St. Albans 51421). ' T. c. FORBES, 54, High Street, Ware. Miss D. SPARKES, B.A., 21, Park Avenue, St. Albans, L.N.-53983). G. W. MAY, M.B., B.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Denham 83, New Road, Ware. Mrs. E. BILK, B.sc., Friars Mead, St. Stephens Avenue Albans. ' G. Henderson SMITH, 97, Haymeads, Digswell Hill, Garden City. Miss 1. DAVIES, 109, London Road, St. Albans. Mrs. Hilda MABER, S.R.N., "Crossways," Point Clear, Osyth, Essex. Miss WOOD, 19, Park Avenue, St. Albans. Mrs. B. 1. ROGERS, 14, Jennings Road, St. Albans. Mrs. D. C. BLEWCHAMP, S.R.N., 32, Souberie Avenue, worth. (M.C.D.) F. J. MIDDLETO , 26, Cannons Close, Bishops (Records). Vacant.

County Office: Chief Constable's Office, Douglas, Isle of Man. Tel. Douglas 2121. County President: Lady GARVEY. County Vice-Presidents: Lady COWLEY (Nursing). F. M. CUBBON, Esq. (Ambulance). Mrs. M. M. GILL (Nursing Cadets). S. J. KNEALE, Esq., O.B.E. (Ambulance Cadets). Commissioner . . . C. C. BEATy-POWNALL, Esq" Chief Constable's Office, DOUgl~' Deputy Commissioner. . Capt. T. H. HALL, J.P. , Eskham, Devonshire Road, Doug County Superintendent (N) Mrs. V. E. KELLY, J.P., Ballaqueeney Lodge, BallaquayJe Ro ad Douglas. (Tel. Douglas 3006). I County Surgeon . . A. R. MCPHERSON, M.B., CH.B., 46, Loch Promenade, DOUg County Nursing Officer . . . Vacant. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). Vacant. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). Vacant. County Secretary . E. R. G. CAIN, F.I.A.C., 18, Hawarden Avenue, Douglas.

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ISLE OF WIGHT County Office: Wootton Lodge, Wootton Bridge, Isle of. Wight. Tel. Wootton Bridge 70. County Preszdent: His Grace The Duke of WELLINGTON, K.G. F. R. B. H. KENNEDY, M.B.E., L.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Wootton Lodge, Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight. . T. HAMBLY, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., "Meadowcroft," Salisbury Road, Ryde. Nursing Officer . . . A. A. EXELL, S.R.N., 17, Ashley Road, Ryde. Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). A . P. COMPTON, 93, High Street, Sandown. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). Mrs. B. K. Jacobs, The Grange, Alverstone. " . unty Staff Officers. . . . G. M. HOMAN, M.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., '~~~nkspath, L~sterone, Nr. N ewport. (i/c Ambulance DIVISions, West WIght). E. F. MILLGATE, "Ferncotte," Castle Road, Newpo~t: J. W. JOLLIFFE, 33, Prince Street, Ryde. (ComI?etltlons). Mrs. C. J. RAMSDEN, J.P., Norcott Cottage, Mitton Lane, Bembridge. (Hospital Libraries). . . Mrs. B. B. E. O'DAY, 6, Seafield Terrace, Seaview. E. H. RiCHARDSON, A.S.A.A., Regal Chambers, Shanklin. (Treasurer-Admin.). . J. S. MUNRO, The Chalet, Whippingham. (Admin.). . s. G . BARTON, "Waverley," Gravel Pit R~ad, Wootton BrIdge. Miss E. M. E. CAWS, "Seacroft," Queen s Road, Ryde. County Secretary .

Eastern Area W. APPLETON, "Lyndhurst," Puckeridge, Nr. Ware. S. F. PORCHER, "Colville" 44 St. Johns Avenue, Harlow, Mrs. M. C. BERGIN, 16, The Valley Green, Welwyn City. J. Munro SHERRIFF, B.SC., L.R.C.P.(ED.), L.R.C.S,(EO.), (GLAS.), 23, Salisbury Avenue, Harpenden. Miss B. F. CRAWLEY, S.R.N., 23, Uplands Avenue, W. HOWARD, 13, By-the-Mount, Welwyn Garden City. Western Area T. H. BURGESS, J.P., "Coonor," 17, King Edwards Road, (Tel. Ware 345). K. C. WARNER, 92, Bursland, Letchworth. Deputy Miss E. ATKINS, 101, Old Hale Way, Hitchin. County G. M. MIALL-SMITH, M.B., B.S., M.R.C.S., L.R,C,P" 2, Guessens Walk, Welwyn Garden City. County Miss O. M. DAVIES, S.R.N., St. Albans City Hospital, Normaioor•• County Road, St. Albans. Miss W. M. HART, Blue Stile, Priory Close, Royston, Mrs. F. CHAPMAN, 1, Frogmore Cottages, Lower High Watford. (Cadets).

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County Office: Midvale Road, Jersey. Tel. Cent. 24163. County President: Sir Alexander M. COUTANCHE. County Vice-Presidents: Lady COUTANCHE (Nursing). Lady TRENT (Nursing Cadets). Capt. Guy MALET DE CARTERET (Jurat), st. Ouen's Manor, St. Ouen, Jersey. (Tel. Jersey W.28). Vacant. , Commissioner . Mrs. U. MALET DE CARTERET, St. Ouen s Manor, St. Ouen, Superintendent (N) Jersey. illb k J Surgeon . . St. John BlRT, M.B., B.S., F.R.C.S., Fontenelle, M roo, ersey. Nursing Officer . . . Vacant. l' Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). Dr. J. G. MILLAR, 31, Roseville Street, St. He Ier. . Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). Mrs. D. MACFADYEN, La Turbie, Claremont Road, St. Heller, Jersey. . J Mrs. G. DAWSON, La Ruette, Victoria VIllage; ersey. A. J. Le MONNIER, 12, Princess Place, Greve d Azette, Je~sey. Miss B. Le HUQUET, Le Chalet, Bagatelle Road, St. SavlOur, Jersey. (Cadets). . E. D. N. BURBIDGE, 4, Belgreve Terrace, Dlco Road, St. Saviours, Jersey. County Secretary & Treasurer . Miss L. Du FEU, Tunbridge, Georgetown, Jersey.

KENT County Office: 40, Earl Street, Maidstone. Tel. Maidstone 55924. County Presidents: The Lady ASTOR OF HEYER. J. H. DAY, Esq., M.B,E. (Ambulance). County Vice-Presidents: The Rt. Rev. Dr. A. W. ROSE (Ambulance). The Lady De L'lsLE AND DUDLEY (f\(ursing). Viscountess ALLENBY OF MEGIDOO (NurSing Cadets). J. H. H. DAVIS, Esq. (Ambulance Cadets). Lady Eileen V. DENNING.

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Major-General G. BRUNSKILL, C.B., superintenaent (N) Hawkhurst. (Tel. Hawkhurst 2283). Deputy Commissioner. . Vacant County Superintendent (N) Lady CUMBERBATCH, "Monk's Park" Wadhurst, Sussex. County Surgeon R. H. PERCIVAL, M.A., M.CH.(OXON.), F.R.C.S. (ENG.), District Superintendent (N) 74, Bower Mount Road, Maidstone. Asst. County Superintendent (N). Miss. A. L. ROMILLY, 18, Calverley Park, Tunbridge Nursing Officer . . . County Nursing Officer . . . Mrs. 1. M. HOBY, S.R.N. ) 4, Horsted Way, R ochester. Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). e. G. D. SMITH, 67, Sidney Street, Folkestone. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). Mrs. E. DOUGLAS, The Manor House, Sellindge, Ashford. Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). County Staff Officers H. N. HARVEY, Barc1ays Bank Ltd., Maidstone. Miss e. HIGHAM, 98, Maidstone Road, Rochester. Staff Officers . T. L. ISAAC, 238, Maidstone Road, Rochester. (Training). Mrs. PRING, Mount Top, The Close, Saltwood, (N.H.S.R.) Miss V. CAMPBELL, 191, Southlands, Bickley, (County Library Organiser-Adrnin.). Mrs. M. KELSEY, Brocks Ghyll, Wadhurst, Sussex. M. JONES, 171, Sutton Street, Maidstone. County Secretary . B. T. BEAUMONT, M.B.E., "Pembles," Doddington, bourne. (Tel. Doddington 230) . No.1 Area Area Commissioner Brigadier J. V. DAVIDSON-HOUSTON, House, Speldhurst. Area Superintendent (N) Miss L. H. BURNS-HARTOPP, Dalby Lodge, Hawkhurst. Area Surgeon . . . . . Dr. H. J. HOBY, 4, Horsted Way, Rochester. Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) S. NIGHTINGALE, 3, Elm Cottage, Edenbridge, Kent Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs. V. A. WINTER, 44, Meadow Road, Rusthall, Wells. Area Nursing Officer Mrs.!. A. JEWISS, 19, Grange Road, Kippington, No.2 Area Area Commissioner . B. T. BEAUMONT, M.B.E., "Pembles," Doddington, Sittin~:boUl1Yll Area Superintendent (N) Mrs.!. PAP WORTH, "Tregarthen," Vale Road, WtllltSH1Dle'l l. Area Surgeon . . . . Alex CHALMERS, M.B., CH.B., 8, London Road, Sitting:bOUl1Yll Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) F. e. ROLFE, 11, King's Road, Birchington. Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs. E. M . HEYWOOD, 15, Salisbury Road, Heme Area Staff Officer . e. R. L. WALLACE, 96, Hugin Avenue, St. Peters, Bro,aclsl!l"No.3 Area Area Commissioner . E. A. HERBERT, "Brynmawr," 48, Plains Avenue, MaidslO'.I~ea Commissioner Area Superintendent (N) Mrs. A. JAY, 33, Audley Road, Folkestone. Area Surgeon . Dr. Gertrude NICHOLSON, 2, Dunedin Court, Cheriton Gar<Je.I'ATP~ Superintendent (A) Folkestone. Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) J . G. PERRY, 18, Castweazle, Tenterden. Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs. D. M. BAILEY, "Maywood," New R oad, Hythe. Area Staff Officer . Mrs. J . M. PERCIVAL, S.R.N., 74, Bower Mount R oad, MalCS1!JII.IATPJI Nursing Officer. • . Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Atea Staff Officers . DUKE OF LANCASTER'S DISTRICT

District Office: Tel. Preston 2239. District President: The Earl of D ERBY. District Vice-Presidents: Major E. S. Burt HAMILTON, O.B.E., M.C., M.B., CH.B., F.R.C.S.E. (Ambulance). The Countess of SEFTON (Nursing) . Lord SHUTTLEWORTH, M.C. (Ambulance Cadets). The Countess PEEL (Nursing Cadets). Commissioner . . . Colonel V. F. ROYLE, E.R.D., 67, Church Street, Deputy Commissioners Lieut.-Colonel S. B. G. SIMMONS, M.C., 4, Menlove Liverpool, 18. Major S. NEWSOM, T.D., J.P., M.B., CH.B., F.R.C.S., 34, Way, Fleetwood, Lancs. Assistant to Commissioner e. J. EASTWOOD, 42, Lune Street, Preston.

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The Lady Mary HESKETH, J.P., Meols Hall, Southport. (Tel Southport 88171). Colonel R. G. W. OLLERENSHAW, T.D., Q.H.S., M.A., B.M., M.R.C.S., D.M.R.D., 4, Pine Road, Didsbury, Manchester, 20. M. M. REEKIE, M.B., CH.B., 7, Rowsley Avenue, West Didsbury, Manchester. Miss N. LIVESEY, S.R.N., 6, Mollington Road, Blackburn. R. CHARLESWORTH, 1473, Ashton Old Road, Higher Openshaw, Manchester, 11 . Mrs. E. NISBET, 4, Netherton Park Road, Litherland, Liverpool, 21. Major J. D. CAMERON, M.B.E., T.D., Kings Fold, Pope Lane, Penwortham, Preston. (public Relations) . F. W. LONGWORTH, 102, Abbey Hey Lane, Higher Openshaw, Manchester, 11. (Cadets). V. S. HELMORE, 8, East Terrace, Euxton Lane, Chorley. (e.D.). Miss J. B. M. LOUDEN, 2a, Lord Street West, Southport. (Competitions). W. E. SEARL, 91, Water Park Road, Prenton, Cheshire. Major J. M. GIBSON, Lloyds Bank, St. Annes on Sea. (Treasurer-Auxiliary) . N. G. CROSSLEY, "Colinton" Church Lane, Farington Moss, Leyland. (Competitions). Lieut.-Colonel G. A. STEEL, M.B., CH.B., L.R.C.P., D.P.H., "The Beeches," Tabby's Nook, Newburgh, nr. Wigan. (Training). Miss K. L. THOMAS, 1, Withnell Close, Liverpool 13. (Camp Adviser) . Mrs. J. WEBSTER, 68, Devonshire Road, Atherton. (Training). Mrs. B. HARWOOD, 7, Tipping Street, Altrincham. (Competitions). Ellen W. M. SHAW, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.S. , 7, Tenterden Street, Bury. Mrs. E. Gaskill, 50 Turnbull Road, Longsight, Manchester, 13. Lieut.-Colonel G. K. e. LYSTER-TODD, Dial House, Higher Lane, Rainford. Major T. E. SPENCER, M.B.E., T.D., 15, Mount Street, Preston. No.1 Area R. C. U. WARRINGTON, M.B., "Lethendry," Glebe Street, Great Harwood. H. SMALLEY, S.R.N., Hill View, Hospital Cottages, Ribchester, Nr. Preston. Mrs. H. BROWN, Harley Bank, Todmorden. Colonel R. C. WEBSTER, B.SC., M.B., B.CH., D.P.H., D.CH., 1, Harley Villas, Todmorden. F. L. BARNES, 4, Park Lane, Brierfield. E. V. MASON, 134, Blackburn Road, Great Harwood. Mrs. O. DAWES, "Belgrave," 475, Revidge Road, Blackburn. Mrs. M. M. MEGGITT, "Ravendale," Turncroft Road, Darwen. G. WOOTTON, 38, Westbourne Avenue, Burnley. (e.D.).

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No.8 Area No.3 Area Major R. L. S. RAFFLES, Dene House, Dene Road, Didsbury, Area Commissioner G. HALBERT, 298, Waterloo Street, Oldham. . ' Manchester, 20. G. IMESON, "Thorncliffe," 83, Houghton Lane, Swinton N. R. KAy, M.B.E., 24, Sunningdale Dnve, PrestwIch, Nr. superintendent (A) V. H. WHEBLE, B.M., F.R.C.S., "Greeba," 169, Buxton . . Manche~ter. Mile End, Stockport. G. O. HUGHES, M.B., CH.B., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., D.P.H., D.I.H., Surgeon . Miss K . LAMB, 7, Tenterden Street, Bury. 52 Hill Top Road, Cheadle Hulme. Miss F. GARDNER, S.R.N., Fairfield General Hospital Mrs.' E. G. ISBISTER, S.R.N., Oak Dene, Chatham Road, Nursing Officer J. DIGGLE, 22, Baildon Road, Pass monds, Rochdale.' Manchester, 16. Mrs. N. SMITH, 19, The Avenue, Seedfield, Bury. H. BARKER, 202, Brooklands Road, Sale. . Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) J. STALEY, 590, Oldham Road, Ashton-under-Lyme. Mrs. E. CHARLESWORTH, 1473, Ashton Old Road, HIgher Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Openshaw, Manchester, 11 No.4 Area F. M. BAKER, 10, Waverly Road, Sale, Manchester. Major J. R. MIDDLEHURST, 49, Rivington Road, St. Staff Officers . J. H. BROWN, 27, Moorcroft Drive, Burnage, Manchester, N. WHITE, 24, Ashurst Drive, Parr, St. Helens. 19. (Civil Defence). Miss E. BROWN, S.R.N., 33, Columbia Road, Prescott. Mrs. M. PLATT, 10, Bradshaw Fold Avenue, New Moston, Lieut.-Colonel A. R. EDWARDS, L.M.S.S.A., "The Mount Birchfield Road, Widnes. ' Manchester, 10. Miss A. BIRCH, 9, Bridge Street, Guide Lane, Audenshaw, Mrs. D. MALTMAN, S.R.N., 6, Evelyn Avenue, Prescot. Manchester. N. PIMBLETT, 5, Carnegie Crescent, Sutton, St. Helens. Mrs. A. R. WILLIAMSON, 112, Chester Road, Wan·ington. W. CLoUGH, 184, Wellfield Street, Warrington. LEICESTERSlllRE AND RUTLAND H. FERNLEY, 5, Elkan Road, Crow Wood, Widnes. Defence). County Office: H. GREENALL, 124, Broadoak Road, Parr, St. Helens. 112, Regent Road, Leicester. Tel. 58345. R. E. HARDMAN, 15, Peelhouse Lane, Widnes. (Civil County President,' Defence). Mrs. G. PHILLIPS. No.5 Area County Vice-Presidents: Major W. H. WALKER, 35, Brookside Avenue, Liverpool, S. WOOD, 66, Ruskin Street, Liverpool 4. Miss M. r. PARTRIDGE (Nursing). 9. E. J. L. COTTON (Ambulance Cadets). Miss M. C. BANKS, 7, Lancefield Road, Li T. E. LLOYD, M.B., CH.B., 12, Ambleside Road, ~~.~';.'f.;vT';u;;).O)mm:issicmeI Lieut.-Colonel A. W. S. .ARMITAGE, 116, Regent Road, Miss M. R. DORS, 14, Ashcombe Road, St()lle~YCI:ott, Leicester. (Tel. Leicester 20946). . pool, 14. L. LEE, 55, Welland Vale Road, Spencefield Lane, LeIcester. Commissioner . W. E. SEARL, 91, Waterpark Road, Prenton, Cheshire. (Tel. Thumby 5739). . W. A. LANGTON, 24, Paignton Road, Liverpool, 16. Miss E. FOLWELL, "Wistow," Southernhay Road, LeIcester. Superintendent (N) Miss A. SEDDON, 46, Parkside Drive, Liverpool, 12. (Tel. Leicester 74685). J. A. LUCAS, 26, Zig-zag Road, Liverpool, 12. H. A. KORN, M.D., L.R.C.P. & s., 188, London Road, Leicester. Surgeon . . T. E. TAYLOR, 24, Latrigg Road, Aigburth, Liverpool. Miss C. F. S. BELL, S.R.N., S.C.M., The Royal Infirmary, Nursing Officer No.6 Area Leicester. . J. HALL, 41, Windermere Road, South Shore, Blackpool. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). E. HEYWOOD-SMITH, 9, Shanklin Avenue,. LeicesteF' Mrs. B. B. COTTON, Beechrome, Earl Shilton, LeIcester. R. V. ROGERSON, 30, Devonshire Road, Chorley. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). Miss C. WARD, 17, Victoria Street, Loughborough. Mrs. 1. HAIGH, 37 Blenheim Avenue, Blackpool. County Staff Officers . Mrs. N. M. BREAM, 83, Maplewell Road, Woodhouse Eaves, J. E. KING, M.B., CH.B., 4, Yates Street, Off Dickson Blackpool. Leicester. Miss V. M. V. LUSCOMBE, O.B.E., S.R.N., S.C.M., 87, HumberMrs. J. McD. STEVENS, S.R.N., 23, Stanley Grove, Penwortba Preston. stone Drive, Leicester. Miss A. GABRIEL, 53, Peter's Drive, Leicester. H . NEEDHAM, 34, Bent Lane, Leyland, Preston. Miss C. BANKS, 207, Cunliffe Road, South Shore, Blackpoo P. W. JACKSON, 53, Myrtle Road, Leicester. Miss M. J. FREER, 112, Regent Road, Leicester. N. H. COOPER, 9, Grange Avenue, Thornton. Mrs. E. WRIGHT, 212, Poulton Road, Fleetwood. Eastern Area No.7 Area Vacant. J. E. HELME, "Greeba," 34, Fairhope Avenue, The Vale, C. R. TOWELL, Palel House, Gladstone Avenue, Melton Lancaster. Mowbray. Vacant. Vacant. Miss M. ROGERS, 48, Brunswick Road, Morecarobe. E T. M. GmsoN, M.B., CH.B., 176, Leicester Road, Mountsorrel, W. W. M. McKINNEY, M.B., CH.B., Hill Crest, 85, West 0 Leicester. ~oad, Morecambe. .in' City of Leicester Area MISS E. MCGILL, S.R.N., 24, Thorncliffe Road, BarroW Vacant. Commissioner . Furness. J. M. JONES, 48, st. Michaels Avenue, Leicester. . SUperintendent (A) W. G. SOUTHERN, M.B., Park Stile, Broughton-in-.Furness~.. Miss M. J. FREER, 103, Narborough Road, South Leicester. Superintendent (N) J. CROSSFIELD, 9, Bristol Street, Walney, Barrow- w-Furo A. R. BRADLY, M.B.B.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., 335, Hurnberstone SUrgeon . . . Mrs. GAWNE, 22, Lindal Street, Barrow-in-Furness. Road, Leicester. . , W. H. BURNS, 48 , Provincial Street, Barrow-in-Furnebss'laod Miss P. GOODALL, S.R.N., S.C.M., The Royal Infirmary, Leicester. ursing Officer. . J. H. HOLMES, 185, Devonshire Road, Millom, Cum er R. CREWE, 75, Moores Road, Leicester. Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) (Civil Defence).

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JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

Miss C. SHOOTER, 9, Oakthorpe Avenue, Leicester. R. JULIAN, 81, Hazel Street, Leicester. E. E. HUDSON, 77, Hazel Street, Leicester. G. K. SHAW, 73, Repton Road, Wigston. Miss B. FREER, 308, Beaumont Leys Lane, Leicester.

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Commissioner . superintendent (A) d t (N) National Coal Board Area Superinten en S. A. MCKEE, "Ivanhoe," 112, Broomleys Road, {'nol.'"."" · Surgeon . A. H. M. CAMPBELL, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Green Hedges, Nursing Officer . . , Road, Ashby-de-Ia-Zouch. Staff Officer (Cadets (A» A. H. SAVAGE, Ivanhoe Villa, Moira Road, Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Nr. Burton-on-Trent. H. SAVAGE, Ivanhoe Villa, Moira Road, Donisthorpe. LONDON

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JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

Mrs. A. K. Radford, 32, Boundary Street, Bracebridge, Lincoln~ W. GREEN, 138, Scorer Street, Lincoln. Southern Area . N. V. M. DODDS, M.B., CH.B., 15a, High Street, Spalding. J. W. SHORT, 125, Ryhall Road! Stamford. Mrs I START, Stonegate, Spaldmg. . R. E. ~OCKATT, M.B., CH.B., "Sudeley House," Sutton Bndge. Spalding. Vacant Vacant. Mrs. M. E. PLEDGER, Tinwell House, Stamford.

(PRINCE OF WALES'S) DISTRICT

Headquarters: 29, Weymouth Street, W.l. Tel. Langham 6762. District President: Air Vice-Marshal Sir ROBERT GEORGE, K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., K.B.E., C.B., M.C. District Vice-Presidents: Lord Nathan of CHuRT. Doreen, Lady BRABOURNE, C.1. Edwin BAYLISS, Esq., O.B.E., D.L., J.P., L.C.C. Lady Pamela HICKS. LINCOLNSIllRE Group Captain G. H. PmIE, C.B.E., 7, ~arysfort House, West Commissioner . County Office: Halkin Street, S.W.l. (Tel. BelgravIa, 1561). Ketton Hall, Stamford, Lincolnshire. Tel. Ketton 256. Sir Denys LOWSON, BT., 56, Gresham Street, E.C.2. Commissioners County President: Brigadier J. W. HINCHCLIFFE, D.S.O., 20, Petersham Mews~ The Rt. Hon. The Earl of ANCASTER, T.D., J.P. Elvaston Place, S.W.7. (Tel. KNI. 9419). County Vice-Presidents: C. E. BOWER, O.B.E., 74, Roslyn Gardens, Gidea Park, Essex. The Lord BROWNLOW, J.P., D.L. (Tel. Romford 43317). Lady Cracroft AMCOTTS (Nursing). Mrs. Richard CAVENDISH, 12, Hyde Park Gardens Mews, W.2. Superintendent (N) Commissioner . Air Marshal Sir John BALDWIN, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., J.P., (Tel. Amb. 3582). Hall, Stamford, Lincs. (Tel. Ketton 256). H. c. STEWART, M.D., B.CH., M.R.C.P., Wilson House, 54/70, Deputy Commissioner. M. C. LAVIN, J.P., M.B., B.S., L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., 111, Sussex Gardens, W.2. Street, Cleethorpes. (Tel. Cleethorpes 61328). Squadron Leader K. A. BOUGHTON-THOMAS, M.B., CH.B., County Superintendent (N) Mrs. E. M. EPTON, J.P., The Grange, Canwick, "Underhill," The Drive, Rickmansworth. . Nursing Officer . . (Tel. Lincoln 21973). Miss D. M. LEE, S.R.N., 21, The Common, Ealing, W.5. County Surgeon . . J. A. HADLEY, M.D., F.R.C.S., 19, Nettleham R oad, J.J111'VW'III.lIssr Nursing Officer . Mrs SEARS 46 Parkhurst Gardens, Twickenham. Coun.ty Nursing Officer . . . Mrs. D. ROGERS, S.R.N., 221, Boultham Park Road, LllC;UW'II.Ul:strirt Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) . W . A. J. REYN~LDS, 24, Ashley Walk. Mill Hill, N.W.7. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). H. A. BROWN, 93, Eastgate, Sleaford. Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). Miss D. E. WHITE, 110, Warwick Road, Thornton Heath, County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). Vacant. Surrey. . County Staff Officers . J. PADDISON, 65, Cambridge Street, Cleethorpes. (Selcret:1Ij'}·;I.Distrirt Staff Officers . L. F. ELVIN, 25, Liphook Crescent, Forest Hill, S.E.23. (~tores). Squadron Leader W. J. BANGAY, M.B.E., The Cottage, A. C. DICKINSON, 120, Mackie Avenue, Patcham, Bnghton, Village, Sleaford. Sussex. F. G. LATCHEM, 47, Swallowbeck Avenue, Doddington Roa~, Miss M. R. M. TUCKWELL, M.B.E., 296, Leigham Court Road, Lincoln. S.W.16. County Sergeant-Major H. DICKINS, 37, Moorland Crescent, Lincoln. Miss M. A. VICARY, 4, Etchingham Park Road, N.3. Miss M. C. CALVERT, 5, Longridge Road, S.W.5. Northern Area Mrs. D. BUTANOWICH, 11, Manor Gardens, Merton Park, Area Superintendent (A) A. B. HUDSON, 12, Lydbrook Road, Scunthorpe. S.W.20. (Commissioner's Secretary). Area Superintendent (N) Mrs. L. DOUGHTY, 22, Burke Street, Scunthorpe. ~ Mrs. D. HOADLEY, 38, Heatherset Gardens, S.W.16. Area Surgeon R. G. ALLEN, M.B., B.CH., B.A.O., M.D., 3, Cromwell Roa, Miss M. D. GROOM, 11, Manor Gardens, S,W'.20. Cleethorpes. L R ALLUM 17 Greenwood Close, Thames Dltton, Surrey. Area Nursing Officer . . . Vacant. S.' C: DE~R,' 4, College Road, Winchmore Hill, N.21. Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) W. N. COLEBROOK, 9, Simons Place, Cleethorpes. (Competitions). Area taff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs. P. I. C. STORRER, 381, Hainton Avenue, Grimsby. Dr. D. D. TOWLE, Lee Park Lodge, Blackheath, S.E.3. Area Staff Officer, Mrs. OBIEDZINSKY,5, Abercorn Street, Scunthorpe. A. T. BANDY, B.E.M., 43, Grosvenor Road, liford, Essex. F. G. GRICE, 65, Munster Gardens, Palmers Green, N.13. c Central Area Area Commissioner H. A. BENNETT, 12, The Highway, Sutton, Surrey. Major R. G. CUBITT, M.B., B.CH., B.A.O., L.M., DIP. OBST.U.C.., J. SMITH, 17, Lulworth Road, Welling, Kent. D.OBST.R.C.O.G., 58, Southgate, Sleaford. Area Superintendent (A) Vacant. S. W. BROOM, 18, Fairlop Road, Ley tons tone, E.ll. Area Superintendent (N) A. FREEMAN, 3, Grosvenor Crescent, Dartford, Kent. Mrs. W. V. JUBB, 99, Chaucer Drive, St. Giles, LiDCOln ' Jiorn Area Surgeon . Miss E. G. CRESSWELL, 43, Grosvenor Road, liford, Essex. T. F. GREENWOOD, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., 30, West Street, C. W. M. HOBDAY, 2, Chancellor Grove, West Dulwich, S.E.21. castle. Area ursing Officer . . Vacant. (Stores). Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Vacant. Miss B. JOHNSON, 5, Hatch Road, Norbury, S.W.16. Area Area Area Area Area

Commissioner . Superintendent (A) Superintendent (N) Surgeon . . Staff Officer .

Western Area Vacant. H. A. JOHNSTON, 114, Hollycroft, Hinckley. Vacant. A. HAMn..TON, M.B., CH.B., D.P.H., 48, London Road, J. T. KENNY, 73, Fairfield Road, Hugglescote, Coalville.

THE

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JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

THE

J. NUl!, 46, Fairway, Raynes Park, S.W.20. (District AdvIser). Miss G. CONANT, The Chalet, 113, Station Road, Bucks. (Cadets). M~ss W. N. CAVERLY, 50, Norhyrst Avenue, S.E.2S. MISS G. O. TUCKWELL, 296, Leigham Court Dorothy, Lady ELLENBOROUGH, 30, Ashley G Mrs. CLARIDGE, "Winthorpe," Roxborough Avenue R. A. ~~YNE, 4, Wentworth Park, Churchend, Finchley (Trammg). ' Area Superintendent (A) A. S. HENWOOD, 3, McLeod Road, Abbey Wood, S.EJ. Area Superintendent (N) Mrs. DOWNHAM, The Cottage, Littleworth Close LIttlewol'. Area Surgeon . . . Avenue, Esher, Surrey. ' Area Nursing Officer. . F. J. HAWKES, 96, Sutton Dwellings, N.1. (Records). Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) F. RAINE-ALLEN, 9, Radnor Avenue, Harrow. (Civil Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) H. A .. BIGNELL, 13, Kingsley Avenue, Hounslow. Area Staff Officers. DutIes). L. A. HAruus, 16, Sylvan Close, Selsdon, Surrey. H. A. BOLGER, 113, Farmer Road, Ley ton, E.10. S. L. FORDHAM, 4, Shelbury Road, Dulwich, S.E.22. Treasurer). N. E. CLARK, 144, Brownspring Drive, New Mrs. F. M. JAMIESON, 65, Waterloo Road, Badjnl~sidle, A. C. PALMER, 257, Burnt Oak Lane, Sidcup, Kent. M: W. SEARLE, 373, Long Lane, East Finchley, N.2. MISS A. M. KING, 368, Hale End Road Highams Park (Training). " D. R ..Fenton, 54, Hillside Road, Southall, Middlesex. DutIes). (Tel. WAX 2565). A. GILSTON, 21, St. John's Park Mansions, N.19. 1'T'_.0_ ....".1_ Area Sergeant-Major F. H. HALLS, 14, Lavers Road, N. 16. (public Duties). H. J. BURCHELL, 4, Endymion Road, N.4. (Cadets). S. SMITH, 4, Heslop Road, Balliam, S.W.12. (Stores). Area Commissioner F .. R. DEACON, 88, Vancouver Road, S.E.23. (Stores). MISS M. V. BELFIELD, 37, Maidstone Avenue Collier Area Superintendent (A) Lane, Romford. ' Area Superintendent (N) Mrs. R. Beechey-Newman, 2, Evelyn Mans. , Area Surgeon . . S.W.I. Area Nursing Officer. . W. W. PACKE, 21, Gospatrick Road, N.17. Asst. Area Nursing Officer G. C. PITTS, 12, Vincent Road, N.15. H. M. PHIPPS, 75, Durham Road, Bromley. Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Area Staff Officers . Northern Area

Area Area Area Area Area

Commissioner . Superintendent (A) Superintendent (N) Surgeon . . . Nursing Officer .

Asst. Area Nursing Officer . Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Area Staff Officers .

Dr. G. M. SHAW SMITH, 434, West Green Road, N.15. F. D. KEEFE, 1, Lawn Close, Edmonton, N.9. Mrs. V. M. JENKINS, 2, St. Thomas Road, Southgate, .,J . Dr. R. L. MACQUEEN, 155 Hertford Road Edmonton, r-;. Miss E. M. MOORE, S.R.N., Camden House Nursery, 103, Chas Road, N.14. Mrs. G. M. NICHOLLS, 46 Woodland Rise Muswell Hill, .1 L.. F. H. CHAPMAN, 159, Farm Road, Edgware, Middlese MISS I. S. BURLEY, St. Francis Cottage 49 AsmuDS Plac N.W.ll. ' , Mrs. E. HOBBS, 93, Park Drive Winchmore Hill, N.21 (Cadets) , A. S. WEYMOUTH, 30, Dorset Road, To ttenham , N.15. (Cil Defunc~. 1 P. STACEY, 23, New River Crescent Palmers Green, T,l . (Competitions). ' R. W. SEABRIDGE, 21, Mansfield Road, N .W.3. (Cade~). T. W. WEST, 93, Pembury Road, Tottenham, N. 17. (publiCI)!)" C. F. WOODWARD, 58, Parliament Hill, N.W. 3. (Cadets.

Area Sergeant-Major Area Commissioner

tea Superintendent (A)

Area SUperintendent (N) ea SUrgeons. . .

Area ursing Officer

ST.

JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

Miss B. CREASEY, 34, Bramley Close, Bramley Road, Southgate, N.14. Mrs. K. J. STYLES, 9, The Avenue, Potters Bar. E. H. ARNOLD, 30, Bruce Road, Barnet, Herts. South Eastern Area E. A. WHEBLE, 18, Silecroft Road, Bexleyheath, Kent. (Tel. Bexleyheath 5451). H. E. CHAPLIN, 5, Mottingham Gardens, S.E.9. Miss E. A . GOLDING, 116, Mottingham Road, S.E.9. E. B. DAWSON, M.B., B.S., 109, Crofton Road, Orpington, Kent. H. BUGG, 74, Maxwell Gardens, Orpington, Kent. H. J. GARDINER, 6, Pinnell Road, Eltham, S.E.9. Miss W. E. WILLIS, 179, Hazelbank Road, Catford, S.E.6. A . R. WILLIS, 27, Worsley Bridge Road, S.E.26. (Cadets). W. J. WADE, 20, Harvard Road, Lewisham, S.E.13. (Competitions). L. J. FIELD, 31 , Tiverton Drive, New Eltharn, S.E.9. (publicity). H. WRIGHT, 192, Avenue Road, Erith, Kent. (Civil Defence). H. G. H. FARROW, 8, Spa Close, South Norwood Hill, S.E.25. (Treasurer). Mrs. A. E. JAKINS, 6, Ardberg Road, Herne Hill, S.E.24. (N.H.S.R.) R. A. FLETCHER, 249, Parkside Avenue, Barnehurst, Kent. (Cadets). Miss G. M. SKUDDER, 18, Queenswood Road, Sidcup, Kent. (Cadets). Miss C. M. SHERYER, 20, Colepitts Wood Road, Eltham, S.E.9. D. J. MURFITT, 27, Cole Street, Borough, S.E.l. South Western Area Dr. Ian FLETCHER, 51, Avondale Avenue, Hinchley Wood, Surrey. C. W. HIPKINS, 24, Amis Avenue, West Ewell, Surrey. Mrs. O. K. RUSSELL, 39, Thornlaw Road, W. Norwood, S.E.27. Dr. A. CONN, 1, Thorndon Gardens, Ewell, Surrey. Miss B. DEVANEY, S.R.N., 41, Whitgift Avenue, South Croydon. Mrs. E. R. HASTE, S.R.N., 11 , Rutlish Road, Merton Park, S.W.I9. F. W. HILL, 20, Sunnymead Road, Roehampton, S.W.I5. Miss D. A. G. WATTS, 32, Bede House, Manorfields, S.W.15. G. A. LOCKE, 29, Dickerage Road, Kingston, Surrey. (Finance). L. M. CROTON, 242a, Wickham Road, Shirley, Croydon. E. C. SUMPTER, 45, Pitcairn Road, Mitcham. (Cadets). F. R. FREWIN, 84, Toynbee Road, S.W.20. (C.D. and Publicity). Miss C. FRAMPTON, 55, Worcester Road, Sutton, Surrey. T. HAYES, 23, Worcester Close, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey. S. J. DEAR, 15, Carlingford Road, Morden Park, Surrey. Miss L. E. Oakley, S.R.N., 50, Norhyrst Avenue, S.E.25. Miss M. A. NEVILLE-KAYE, 104, Clyde Road, Addiscornbe, Croydon. E. B. HAMLEY, 5, St. Saviours Road, Croydon. Mrs. J. FORBES, 25, Ipswich Road, S.W.17. (Cadets). Miss D. E. BARKER, 82, Sherwood Avenue, S.W.l 6. Vacant. Western Area Dr. G. R. H. WRANGHAM, J.P., D.L., 26, The Avenue, Ealing, W.13 . (Tel. Peri vale 4086). F. I. JONES, 5, Bowes Road, East Acton, W.3. Mrs. E. NORFORD, 14, Scotts Road, Southall. Dr. G. E. PAYNE, 3, Old Hall Close, Pinner. Dr. C. J. P. SECCOMBE, 20, Western Road, Southall. Miss C. N. LALL, S.R.N., 83, Sinclair Road, W. Kensington, W.14.

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JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

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JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

Miss P. D. R. STUBBS, 20, Middleton House, Regency Street, Mrs. J. C. MCKENZIE, 22, Dukes Avenue, Northolt Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) sex. ' S.W.1. K. F. O. STALLARD, 16, Longfield Avenue, Mill Hill, N.W.7. Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). L.. W. TAYLOR, 76, Flamborough Road, Ruislip, Miss F. A. MORSHEAD, 32, Friars Way, Acton, W.3. (N.H.S.R.) Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). MISS 1. L. ROBI .SON, 16, Branksome Way, Kenton, lYllGl<11esd-."lJt;a W. A. T. SHEEN, 181, Liverpool Buildings, N. 1. (Competitions). Area Staff Officers. J. Boss, 77, Sallsbury Road, Ealing, W.13. Mrs. H. C. BIGNELL, 13, Kingsley Avenue, Hounslow, MiddleJ. G: WARNER, 21, Holden Avenue, Kingsbury sex. (Flllance). ' S. H. SMITH, 11, Rothesay Avenue, Greenford. (Civil Defence). Miss K. BARRIE, 56, Cardigan Square, Hounslow W. H. SMITH, 14, Pinewood Drive, Orpington. (Finance). (N.H.S.R.) L. ADLER, 15 Oakley Drive, Harold Hill, Rornford. Mrs. H. K. EVANS, 77, Gunnersbury Avenue Ealing W G. L. SMITH, 113, Clitherow Avenue, Boston Manor' NORFOLK A. F. COOK, 49, Rosebery Road, Hounslow (Cadets). ' County Office: A. E: .HILL, 27, West Court, Wembley, Middlesex. 20, Castle Meadow, Norwich. Tel. Norwich 21649. petItIOns). County Presidents: G. H. CONNE!-L, "Kingsland," 20, Chatsworth The Rt. Hon. The Earl of ALBEMARLE, M.C., D.L., J.P., c.c. ~embley, Middlesex. (Civil Defence). Lady COOK (Nursing). MISS F. M. DEAN, 22, Chandos Road Harrow County Vice-Presidents: B.. L. HUMPHREYS, 58a, High Street, Pinner, H'J.lUUl';;~Ch. Mrs. G. E. PORTAL (Nursing Cadets). MISS M. M. TELFER, 16, Branksome Way, Kenton. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas COOK, J.P., Sennowe Park, Guist, Area Sergeant-Major • • L. S. EVANS, 8, Worple Way, Harrow. Dereham, Norfolk. (Tel. Grt. Ryburgh 202). Mrs. G. R. D. SHAW, M.B.E., Scottow Hall, Nr. Norwich. Superintendent (N) Eastern Area (Tel. Swanton Abbott 226). Area Commissioner D. SCOTT-NAPIER, M.B., CH.B., "Hillcroft," Eaton Hill, Norwich. MaKij?r T. M. WILKS, O.B.E., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., The CottagllCounty In Road, Thundersley, Essex. (Tel. Eaton 2000). Area Superintendent (A) . R .. D. BROWSE, B.E.M., 55, First Avenue, Manor Nursing Officer . . Miss 1. M. L. SYER, S.R.N., High Silver, Holt. Area Superintendent (N) Miss M. WRIGHT, S.R.N., High Silver, Holt. MISS N. L. MOORE, M.B.E., 105, South Park Drive Seven Nursing Officer . ' Officer (Cadets) (A). Vacant. Essex. Area Surgeon . . Dr. A. F. McDONALD, 76, Longbridge Road Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). Mrs. R. G. ETTRIDGE, Flat 2, The Mount, 91, Rosary Road, Asst. Area Surgeon D. L. PEDERSEN, M.B., B.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Pear Tree Norwich. South Ockendon. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Richard BARRETT-LENNARD, BT., 1.P., Area Nursing Officer Miss S. P. WmTE, S.R.N., Doric Cottage 9 Juniper Horsford Manor, Norwich. (Treasurer). !Vfoulsham Estate, Chelmsford, Essex. ' , Mrs. J. M. HEWITT, 10, Western Avenue, Thorpe St.Andrew, Asst. Area Nursing Officer . MISS G. WINIECKI, S.R.N., 143, Endlesham Road, S.W.l2. Norwich. Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) H .. T. G. WARE, 32, Clare Gardens, Barking, Essex. J. C. DONALD, "Cropwella," Holt Road, Fakenham. Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) MISS V. V. MALYAN, 7, Tawney Avenue, Upminster, Esse~I.t.:ounty Secretary . Mrs. J. H. YULL, The Beeches, Dereham. (Tel. Dereham 48). Area Staff Officers. . . L. B. WILLS, S.E.N., 31, Belmont Road, Homchurch, No. 1 Area (Norwich) (Cadets). J. M. WILTON, 10, Daniels Road, Norwich. R . T . B AX, 5, Queens Avenue, Woodford Green Essex. COmmissioner . S R. C. COOPER, 26, Hansell Road, Thorpe St. Andrew, Norwich. G. F. ATKINS, 72, Hillside Avenue, Woodford G~een, uperintendent (A) Mrs. E. B. Coryn, 21, Beatty Road, Eaton Rise, Norwich. (Cadets). Superintendent (N) J. E. I-IILTON, M.B., CH.B., 133, Yarmouth Road, Thorpe, Dr. J. L. McK. BROWN 3 Hempstead Road W'altllamsto~I."--·- SUrgeon . Norwich. E.17. ' , , W. H. PEARSON, 95, Gladstone Street, Norwich. Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) L. F.. PICK, 15, Alma Avenue, Highams Park, E.4. Miss D. M. HARROLD, 197, North Walsham Road, Sprowston, Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) petltIOns). Norwich. Miss V. M. SMITH, 119, Kingswood Chase, Leigh-an-Sea, Miss T. MELBOURNE, 333, Earlham Road, Norwich. (Tranie Essex. (Cadets). ing). H. F. MULLIGAN, 80, Rosslyn Avenue, Harold Wood, EsseX: F. J. HARVEY, 8, Brian Avenue, Norwich. A. G. R . BONE, 12, Abercorn Gardens Barley Lane Romfor Mrs. M. A. STONEHOUSE, 192, Plumstead Road, East Thorpe(Civil Defence). " Norwich. Miss B. N. REsKER, 16, Rectory Road, Walthamstow, E.1 , No. 2 Area (Wymondham) (Cadets). Squadron-Leader N . A. LINDLEY, "Shrublands," Tharston, Commissioner Mrs. L. A. MEDHURST, 1159A, London Road Leigh-on-S E~~. ' Norwich. (Tel. L.S. 389). SUperintendent (N) Mrs. L. M. ROPER, Ellesmere House, Wortham, Nr. Diss. W . T. ROSIER, 47, Selwyn Avenue, Newbury Park, Ufor Area Sergeant-Major . Vacant. No. 3 Area (Thetford) Lord AMHERST OF HACKNEY, Foulden Hall, Thetford. (Tel. Commissioner Central Area Mundford 243). G. S. ELWIN, "Gayton," Hempstead Road, Holt. (Secretary). Area Commissioner Colonel H. A. LEWIS, M.B.E., T.D., 19, Kylestrome Bo Cundy Street, S.W.I. No. 4 Area (Dereham) Area Superintendent (A) rea Commissioner E. 1. PUDDY, M.B., B.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., The Mill House, J. !- A. CAMERON, 82, Evelyn Drive, Hatch End, Middlesex. Area Superintendent (N) Gressenhall. (Tel. Gressenhall 240). MISS A. NORTH, 100, Inglehurst Gardens, lIford, Essex. I Area Surgeon . . . . SUrgeon . . Dr. P. D. R. SHANKS, Harvey House, Watton, Thetford. D~. B. L. STEELE, Penrhyn Lodge, Gloucester Gate, N'~'l Area Nursing Officer. . ursing Officer Mrs. J. HIGHET, S.R.N., Dereham Hospital, Dereham. MISS K. M. PFISTER, S.R.N., 12, Ridgmont Gardens, W.. ' Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Staff Officer . Mrs. P. D. M. BATTY-SHAW, Appleacre, Barford, Norwich. c. W. KIRK, 354, Bury Stfeet, West, N.9. 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No.5. Area (King's Lynn) Vacant. County Office: B.. W . MEEK, 12, Paxton Terrace, Kings Lynn st. John H ouse, Grainger Park Road, Newcastle upon Tyne 4. M ISS J . .HUGHES, S.R.N., W. Norfolk and King's Lynn Tel. Newcastle upon Tyne 37938. Hospital Area Staff Officer . H. G. ELLIS, 56, Cresswell Street, Kings Lynn. County President: Colonel E. G. ANGUS, C.B.E., M.C. No. 6 Area (Fakenham) Area Commissioner Brigadier G .. ~. HOLMES, O.B.E., Thorpe Lodge County Vice-President: Thorpe, King s Lynn. (Tel. Burnham M arket '287) Mrs. M. I. KrRKUP (Nursing). Area Superintendent (A) M . J. FROST, The Green, East Rudham, King's Ly~ Area Superintendent (N) T~e Hon. Mrs. R. COKE, The White House King's LY Lieut.-Colonel R. E. W. JOHNSON, O.B.E. , T.D. , Darras Hall, Area Nursing Officer MISS K. M. AL!--ISON, S.R.N., W . Norfolk ~nd King's nn. General Hospital. "1'lConnmisl;ion.er Edgehill , Ponteland. G. H . CROWTHER, 52, Heathwell Road, South Denton, N ewNo. 7 Area (Cromer) Commissioner . castle upon Tyne, 5. Area Commissioner S. E. P AY, " Maison," Cremers Drift Sheringham J . R. LOGAN, 47, Balmain Road, North Kenton, Newcastle upon Shenngham 406) . , . Superintendent (A) Tyne 3. Area Superintendent (N) M~s . H. H . RrCH, Rushmere, Cley-by-Sea, Holt. Miss M. JACKSON, S.R.N., S.C.M., D.N., Royal Victoria Infirmary, Area Nursing Officer . Mls~ K. L UCKRAFT, S.R.N., Cromer Hospital Cromer Superintendent (N) Newcastle upon Tyne. AIArea Staff Officer M ajor C. GRANT, Rosedale, Weyboume, Holt. . J. BROWN, M.B., B.S., Hill Crest, Horton Road, Bebside, Blyth. No.8 Area (Aylsham) (Tel. Bedlington 2149). Area Commissioner J. E. KETT, The School House, Causton, Norwich. Vacant. Nursing Officer . . . H. B . WATKINS, B.SC., 2, Valley Gardens, Monkseaton, Whitley No. 9 Area (Acle) Staff Officer (Cadets) (A). Area Commissioner Capt. D . S. GOWING, Holly Lodge Blofield Norwich Bay. Mrs . B. M. SALTER, 2a, Windsor Crescent, Jesmond, Newcastle Brundall 103). " . unty Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). Area Superintendent (N) . Mrs. P. G. CLOWES, Lingwood Lodge, Lingwood, Norwich. upon Tyne 2. T. H. DALES, 52, Bath Terrace, Gosforth. (Records). County Staff Officers . No. 10 Area (Yarmouth) E. B. DOWNEY, 12, Ridgewood Crescent, Newcastle upon Area Commissioner Vacant. Tyne. (public Duties). J. D . DUNN, 41, Fairless Street, Newcastle upon Tyne 6. Miss J. FEARNSIDE, 15, Vicars Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne. NORTHAMPTON (Training) . C. A. HIGGINS, 3, Mitford Gardens, Howden. (Training). County Office: G. A. RAFFERTY, 29, Melrose Avenue, Bedlington Station. 21, York Road, Northampton. Tel. Northampton 1711. (Competitions). County President: W. G. Trotter, 28, Briar Edge, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon The Hon. Mrs. C. MACDONALD-BuCHANAN. Tyne. (Treasurer). County Vice-President: Mrs. E. Roberts, 37, Bretton Gardens, High Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne. (N .H .S.R.). M ARCHIONESS of NORTHAMPTON (Nursing) Miss M. CUMMINGS, 37, Fox and Hounds Lane, Newcastle County Secretary . Commissioner . . . ~apt. J. S. P ARKER, 12, Church Street, Wellingborough. upon Tyne 4. (Auxiliary). Deputy Com missioner. . E . LOCK, M. R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Leys Furlong Des N orthants. ' No. 1 (Southern) Area County Superintendent (N) M~s. C. BORWICK, Haselbeck Hill, Northampton. County Surgeon . . . DI: W. J . G . D RAKE-LEE, Thorpe House, H eadlands, Vacant. Area Commissioner County N ursing Officer D . GRIEVE, M.B., CH.B., Deneholme, Jesmond Park East, MISS E. M. EDMONDS, Manfield Orthopaedic Area Surgeon . . Northampto n. Newcastle upon Tyne. Mrs. A. M. HAYNES, S.R.N., S.C.M., "Kintail," New Ridley Co unty Staff Officer (Ca dets) (A) Vacant. Area Nursing Officer Co unty Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs. HALFORD, Th~ Coombes, Marston Trussell. Road, Stocksfield. County Staff Officers . Mrs. C. E. JONES, 16, Lesbury Avenue, Rosehill, Wallsend. E. (TJ. H AYWARD, Rushay," Booth Lane Weston i\rea Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) G. W. BROOKS, Town Farm House, Earsdon, Whitley Bay. reasurer). ' Area Staff Officers. . . K. W. HOLLIER, 8, Bellister Grove, Fenham, Newcastle upon Miss G. GAINSFORD, 107, Park Avenue North Northampton Mrs. E. E. CARPENTER, 52, Bostock A venue' Northampto Tyne 5. Mrs . G. A. HALL, 107, Frank Street, Benwell, Newcastle upon ~.H.S.R.) , MISS M. HULL, 9, Billing Road, Northampton. Tyne. Mrs. C. M. THORNTON, Brockhall, Nr. Weedon, Northampto Mrs. P. B. HARRISON, 11, Rothersthorpe R oad, Far c otton No. 2 (Midland) Area Northampton. (Secretary). C. F. FAIRLIE, T.D ., M.D., B.S., 128, Bondicar Terrace, Blyth. C. H . DICKENS, 36, Kingsley Road, Northampton. Area Commissioner (Tel. Blyth 3147). Mrs. !'1: E . NORTH, 4, Hillcrest Avenue N"rt ~la.ml)IOU~I. J . HEPBURN, 1, Sixth Avenue, Blyth. (Trrumng). ' ~rea Superintendent (A) Dr. J. S. NOBLE, 73, Newbiggin Road, Ashington. Peterborough Area rea SUrgeon Miss J. SMITH, S.R.N., S.C.M. , Thomas Knight M emorial Hospital, Vacant. Area ursing o'ffic~r : Area Commissioner Blyth. A rea Staff Officer (Ca dets) (A) Vacant. T. ALDUS, 9, Hortendale Grove, Cowpen Estate, Blyth. M rs . N . R . GILLETT, 204, Dogsthorpe Road, tea Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) rca Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) A. D. C. BRADFORD, 19, Wood Street, Blyth. (T raining) . T. SEWELL, 253, Park Road, Peterborough. rea Staff Officer. . . Area Staff Officer . . . A rea Commissioner . Area Superintendent (A) Area Nursing Officer .

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NOTTUNG~SEITRE

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County Office: 20, Castle Gate, Nottingham. Tel. Nottingham 50437. County President: His Grace The Duke of PORTLAND, K.G. . County Vice-Presidents: ) Lieut.-Colonel Sir John JARDINE BT 0 BET D J P (A b l Lady ST~Y ·(N~r;i~g).· ., .. m u ance . The COlmtess MANVERS (Nursing Cadets). Commissioner

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H. L. BOSWORTH, O.B.E., Bank Cbambers Notts. (Tel. Sutton-in-Ashfield 2705). ' J. T. WATKINS, ~.B., CH.B., "Greenbanks," Bramcote Wollaton, Nottmgbam. J. A. S~ANWICK, 222, Lougbborough Road West ~ ' L , __ Jl_ Nottmgham. ' The Lady Anne BENTINCK, Welbeck Woodhouse Sergeant-Major Notts. (Tel. Worksop 2460). ' R. G. SPRENGER, M.B., CH.B. 170 Nottingham Road Commissioner ford, Notts. " , Miss H. B. EDWARDS, S.R.N., S.C.M., Wingrave Cottage, grave Hall, Codnor. Superintendent (A) Superintendent (N) R. J. ROPER, 13, Haileybury Road West Bridgford bam. " S u r g eon . . . Nursing Officer . Miss D. G. WOODALL, 12, Carlton Road, W L. HOCKIN, 9, Famdon Green, Wollaton Park, Nottin,g baml. I" , W. A. WOOD, 7, Stoke Lane, Gedling, Notts. Area Nursing Officer W. W. KEy, 107, Musters Road, West Bridgford, Nn1rt lfl~mallil C. CUMBERLAND, 17, Blake Road, West Bridgford Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) (Treasurer). , Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) L. H. BIDDULPH, Lea Hurst, Soutbwell Road, East Rainwo Staff Officers . W. L.. AsHMORE, 21, Fenton Drive Bulwell Hall Estate Nottmgham. ' Mrs. J. LEDGER, 10, Mapperley Hall Drive, Nottingham.

Northern Area Vacant. G. H. KEVERNE, Oakengate, 49, Blyth Road, Worksop, Notts Mrs. M. A. BARTLE, 29, Blyth Road Worksop Notts. D. S. KERR, M.A., M.B., B.CH. M R C S' L R C P 'Main Road Famfield, Newark. , . . .. , .. .. , Vacant. O. T .. STORRS, National Coal Board Edwinsto we Edwmstowe, Notts. ' Mrs. E. MAJOR, 275, Sandy Lane, Worksop. J. HASLEGRAVE, 57, Walesby Lane, New Ollerton, Notts. W. A. ISLEY, 13, The Crescent Blidworth Nr. Mansfield. R. BRADBURY, 17, Littlejohn Dri~e, Rainworth, Nr. Mansfield. J. R. CuLLE , 19, Carisbrook Avenue, Mansfield.

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Southern Area E. R. F. POGMORE, 4, Shirburn Avenue, Mansfield, Notts. W. MORRELL, "Oakworth," Watnall Road, Hudmall, Notts. Miss S. J. BISHOP, S.R.N., S.C.M., Gedling Colliery, Gedling, Notts. J. F. D. BoYD, M.B., CH.B., 97, Derby Road, Stapleford, Notts. Mrs. C. BEVIS, 14, Parliament Street, Newark-on-Trent. Vacant. H. JENNINGS, 26, Ellesmere Road, Forest Town, Mansfield. Vacant. L. C. HOGG, 13, Esher Grove, Mapperley Park, Nottingham. A. R. HILL, 33, Exton Road, Sherwood, Nottingham. W. MORRELL, "Oakworth," Watnall Road, Hucknall. G. CRELLIN, 59, Highfield Road, Nuthall, Nottingham. Midland Area L. F. M . ACKROYD, Milford House, Nottingham Road, Fishpool, Mansfield. J. BLACKHAM, 8, Bulwer Road, Kirby-in-Ashfield. Mrs. E. LEIVERS, 15, Stainforth Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, Notts. Dr. R. H. P. FERNANDEZ, Medical Centre, Brookbill Colliery, Pinxton, Derbysrure. A. DRABBLE, 43, Cambria Road, Mansfield, Notts. Mrs. 1. BUTTERY, 22, King Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, Notts. T. L. MOULTON, 164, Diamond Avenue, East Kirkby, Notts. A. L. MIDDLETON, "Green Gables," Wingfield Road, Alfreton. Derbyshire. H. SHORE, 22, Bath Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts. F. G. VERNON, 46, Derbyshire Lane, Hucknall. A. PORTER, 69, Victoria Road, Selston. (Training). H. BARBER, 29, Balmoral Drive, Mansfield. R. G. MASON, Widmerpool Street, Pinxton, Derbysrure. City of Nottingham Area A. J. MASCARI, M.D., L.M.C.C., "The Brownberries," Loughborough Road, Ruddington, Nottingham. S. IBBOTSON, 13, Earlswood Drive, Edwalton, Nottingham. Miss G. E. CLOW, 24, Firs Road, Edwalton, Nottingham. Dr. M. SHERRARD, 321, Aspley Lane, Aspley, Nottingham. Miss E. JEW, S.R.N., S.C.M., City Hospital, Hucknall Road, Nottingham. Miss F. PINDER, 2, Padstow Road, Bestwood Estate, Nottingham. M. IBBOTSON, 59, Julian Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham. Mrs. E. M. MARTIN, 48, Dovecote Lane, Beeston, Notts. F. CARRIER, 10, Grover Avenue, Mapperley, Nottingham. H. F. FOULSTONE, 23, Brora Road, Bulwell, Nottingham. Miss A. SLANEY, 98, Nottingham Road, Basford, Nottingham. J. J. MARSDEN, 122, Wrenthorpe Vale, Clifton, Nottingham. E. H. HAY, 4, Barrack Lane, Nottingham. Mrs. N. J. DEAKIN, 107, Greencroft, Clifton, Nottingham. (Admin.). C. A. TOWLE, 2, Ernest Road, Thorneywood, Nottingham. (Transport).

OXFORDSIllRE County Office: 14, Church Street, St. Ebbes, Oxford. Tel. Oxford 42061. County President: Colonel A. V. G. DOWER, T.D., D.L., M.F.H. L' County Vice-Presidents: leut.-General Sir Edward GRASETT, K.B.E. , C.B. , D.S.O., M.C. (Ambulance). W. Ritchie RUSSELL, Esq., C.B.E., F.R.C.P. (Ambulance). The Lady BICESTER (Nursing). Major-General C. W. GREENWAY, C.B., C.B.E. (Ambulance Cadets). Mrs. GARDINER-HILL (Nursing Cadets).

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County Office: S1. John House, 2, Bedford Terrace, Plymouth. Tel. Plymouth 65802.

County President: The Rt. Hon. Lord ROBOROUGH.

County Vice-Presidents: Mrs. H. F. VELLACOTT (Nursing). Mrs. C. M. ROOD (Nursing). G. S. THOMPSON, Esq. (Ambulance Cadets). The Countess of MOUNT EDGCUMBE (Nursing Cadets). .

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T. F. BRIGGs, O.B.E., T.D., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., 39, The A J HERBERT 20 Fort Austen Avenue, Plymouth. (Stores). Banbury, Oxon. (Tel. Banbury 2153). Mis~ 1. Aus~, Downs Way, ChC!llacott Estate, Whitchurch A. L. ALEXANDER, C.B.E., Baltic Cottage, Hen ley-onRoad Tavistock. (Library SerVIce). Mrs. D. F. COLES, M.B., CH.B., 1, Eton Villas, Broad W H STRANG 11 Carfrae Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth. Bampton. Sq~ad~on Lead~r J.' E. G. HANCOCK, D.F.C., 4, Osborne Place, H. R . WYNNE, M.B., B.CH., The Paddocks, Bodicote, The Hoe, Plymouth. Vacant. Vacant. d T Vacant. Mrs. G . M. BASCOMBE, St. John House, 2, Bedfor errace, G. J. ETTWELL, 45, Taphouse Avenue, Witney. Plymouth. Miss D. M. CANDY,S, Burdell Avenue, Headington, W. E. LAMBOURN, M.B.E., "Overdowns," Foxcombe Road, SHROPSIDRE Hill, Oxford. County Office: H. T. BENNETT, "Asphodel," Third Acre Rise, Botley, SJ.A.B. Headquarters, Priory Road, Sh:ewsb.ury. Tel. Shrewsbury 2391. Miss J. E. M. FANSHAWE, Cotmore Wells, Thame, Oxon, County PresIdents. J. WOODLEY, 60, Henley Street, Oxford. Viscount BoYNE Miss C. WALDOCK, 7, Arran Grove, Banbury. The Lady FORESTER (Nursing). E. F. BAZLEY, 62, Town Furze, Headington, Oxford. County Vice-Presidents: J. R. OWEN, 63, Yarn ells Hill, Ferry Hinksey, (publicity-Admin.). Mrs. K. M. WEST (Nursing). Colonel The Earl of POWlS, O.B.E. (Ambulance Cadets). J. F. G. COLES, 1, Eton Villas, Broad Street, Bampton. The Hon. Mrs. ORMSBY GORE (Nursing Cadets). Mrs . K. F. SAVAGE, 50, Coverley Road, Headington, (Admin.). Colonel J. M. WEST, C.B.E., T.D., D.L., Willow Field, Ford Vacant. Heath ShrewsbUry. (Tel. Yockleton 52). Northern Area Lieut.-Cbl. Sir John CORBET, M.B.E., BT., J.P., Acton Reynald, Commissioner. C. R. LAWRENCE, Churchill Nr. Shrewsbury. . b Oxford. G H DAVIES, "Bodhyffryd," 48, Meole Rise, Shrews ury. Superintendent (A) Mrs. A. P. HEWAT-JABOOR, S.R.N., Sutton Grange, Admaston, Southern Area Superintendent (N) Wellington. J. FINCH, 6, Lonsdale Road, Oxford. W KING HAy, M.B., B.CH., Brooklyn House, Market Drayton. Mrs. E. G. RICHARDSON, S.R.N., 37, Observatory Street, Oxfor.ounly M~s. M. E. MALLETT, S.R.N., 2, Shrewsbury Road, Much Wenlock.

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PUGH, Derwent Dene, Queens Park! 9swestry. E L PRICE 6 Coton Mount, Shrewsbury. (Trammg). Mrs.' 1. A. B~L, Orchard House, Admaston, Nr. Wellington. W THOMAS 3 Newhall Gardens, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury. L.' H. TRE~~, S.J.A.B., H.Q., Priory Road, Shrewsbury .

Eastern Area V. O. LEWIS, Glendarley, Court Wood, Newton Ferrers, A GLANDON WILLIAMS, M.B.,F .R.C.S., Castle Gate House, Plymouth. Shrewsbury. Colonel G. THOMSON, D.S.O., M.C., D.L., Catchfrench, Vacant. NUrsing Officer Germans, Saltash. D JONES 20 Mount Pleasant, Ketley Park, Oaken~ates . Staff Officers . Mrs. R. BALSDON, O.B.E., 163, New Road, Saltasb. W. B. AR~OLb, "Thameen" Daddlebrook Alveley, Bndgnorth. Saltash 2102). T. E. WOOD, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., 81, Priory Road, Western Area Compton, Plymouth. (Tel. Plymouth 6001 2). Vacant. Miss S. L. LUXTON, S.R.N., 98, Mount Gold R oad, D. A. IRELAND M.A., B.M., B.CH., Council House Court, J . E. OWEN, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., 294, Fort Austen Shrewsbury. Crowshill, Plymouth. Vacant. . C rowmoor, Sh rew sbury . G . S. THOMPSON, "Lane End," Wembury Point, S. E. J. WILLIAMS, 13, Grinshill Dnve, Mrs. E. M. WOOD, 81, Priory Road, Lower Compton, nl ",,,OUU'l_ A. E. I. PARKIN, 39, Roseberry Avenue, St. Judes, SOMERSET (Training). County Office: J. H. SARGENT, 382, St. Peters Road, Manadon, St. John House, Park Street, Ta~nton. Tel. Taunton 7285. A. H. ATKINS, 14, Chaddlewood Avenue, St. Judes, PI\lrllDU""'. County PreSidents: . (Cadets). Lieut.-Colonel The Right Hon. Lord HYLTON, Lord LIeutenant of Somerset. R. E. STANTON, 70, West Down Road, Beacon Park, Mrs. A . A. W. LUTTRELL. (Press Relations). County Vice-Presidents: Mrs. P. WAY, 142, Pasley Street, Stoke, Devonport. \I:n1DU W' •• I. Dr. Hugh POWELL, M.B.E. (Ambulance and Ambufan.ce Cadets). F. BLATCHER, 35, Salisbury Road, St. Ju des, U1 Mrs. A. L. DOVEY, O.B.E., M.B., CH.B. (NurSing). (Transport). Mrs. R. VER ON (Nursing).

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Colonel C. T. MITFORD-SLADE, D.L., J.P., Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton. (Tel. Bishops Lieut.-Colonel S. C. F. De SALIS, D.S.O., The Old Drayton, Nr. Langport. Miss. E. M. BRUCE-STEER, Glenrnore Lodge, Minehead. [ Mmehead 492). J. L TEMPLE, M.B., B.S., F.R.C.S., 23, Cecil Road, Wes Mare. Mrs. E. 1. EVANS, The Grove, Stocklinch, Nr. I1 W. J. COLLINS, M.B., CH.B., B.A.O., Woodstock House Staplegrove Road, Taunton. ' Vacant. D. J. MORAN, M.A., 33, Holcombe Close, Bathampton G. J. DAVIS, 12, Whitting Road, Weston ' Miss V. YANDLE, St. Aundries School, West \l ua.lllulJI_ Taunton. C. T. H. HOWE, "Waycot," Uphill Way, (Transport). Mrs. V. E. L. HUSBANDS, "Wilmanstone," (M.C.D.) Mrs. Ailsa WILSON, M.B., CH.B., "Fountains," Mary, Taunton. (Welfare). Mrs. C. M. Vivian NEAL, Poundisford Park, Taunton. Mrs. D. I. ROWLANDS, Windsor Lodge, Haines Hill, (Cadets). D. A. ROGERS, 23, The Mead, Clutton, Bristol. F. W. MURKIN, S.R.N., Trinity Hospital, Taunton. Major G. de Bertodano, Drayton Manor, Langport. G. D. BUTCHER, M.M., Orchard Close, East Brent. Lieut.-Col. S. C. ROGERS, Obridge House, Taunton.

Northern Area D. O. CLARK, M.B.E., M.B., B.S., F.R.C.S., Mendip Croft, Hill, Weston-super-Mare. (Tel. Bleadon 389). R. V. CRIDDLE, Sundorne Nurseries, Locking, Nr. super-Mare. Mrs. Bingham HALL, 1, The Glebe House, Weston C. D. DREW, M.B., B.CH., M.R.C.S., D.R.C.O., B.G., Down Avenue, Weston-super-Mare. Vacant. C. J. HARDING, 26, Exeter Road, Weston-super-Mare. Mrs. D. DAVIS, 12, Whitting Road Weston-super-Mare. Mrs. N. M. FOWLES, Old Mixon L~dge, Old Mixon Nr. Weston-super-Mare. (Cadets). Southern Area Rear Admiral G. A. THRING, C.B., D.S.O., Alford House, Cary R. TRIM, 54, Manor House Road, Glastonbury. Miss G. A. M. GILLESPIE, 53, Chilton Street, Bridgwater. W: S. WOLFE, M.B., B.C.H., 25, Northfields, Bridgwater. MISS E. H. HUGHES, S.R. ., S.C.M., "Bibury," Walton, Street. H. DINHAM, 29, Kidsbury Road, Bridgwater. Mrs. E. M. ATKINSON, "Wraxleigh," Street. Mrs. G. PALMER, Over Stowey, Nr. Bridgwater. Officer). L. C. BETIY, 60, Victoria Road, Bridgwater. Eastern Area Colonel G. W. D. JENNINGS, J.P., Babington House, r. R. L. RHYMER, 3, Henley Villas, West End, Frome. Mrs. E. W. M. PLATI, "Sabrina," North Road, Norton.

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A. R. WILLIAMS, M.B., CH.B., West Lodge, Frome. Miss S. E. JONES, S.R.N., S.C.M., 4, Marlborough Street, Bath. E. C. ASHMAN, 3, Oak Terrace, Radstock. . Mrs. M. K. TILEY, S.R.N., Yew Tree House, Clutton, Nr. BrIstol.

Western Area Rear Admiral H. W. FAULKNER, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., The Close, Hatch Beauchamp, Nr. Taunton. (Tel Hatch Beauchamp 424), R. E. BRAY, 5, West Villas, Tone Vale, Taunton. Mrs. E. M. MORRISON, "Nethercombe," Wyndham Road, Taunton. O. S. J. REDMAN, M.A., M.B., B.CH., B.A.O., Warwick House, Billetfield, Taunton. Mrs. M. MOORHOUSE, S.R.N., 62, Buckland Road, Taunton. F. T. G. WEBB, 122, Love Lane, Burnham-on-Sea. Vacant. Mrs. F. B. BAILEY, Tone Vale House, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton. (Welfare Officer) .

STAFFORD County Office: Park Lodge, 10, Victoria Road, St~fford. Tel. Stafford 51657. County PresIdent: Lady Diana MATIHEWS. Capt. F. L. RICHARD, O.B.E., M.B., CH.B., 19, Lichfield Street, Walsall, Staffordshire. (Tel. Walsall 23780). A BYR E-QUINN, M.B., B.S., M.R.C.S. , L.R.C.P., Darmody House, Stafford Street, Wolverhampton. Vacant. A. WALKER, M.B., CH.B., "Tree Tops," Stafford Road, Coven Heath. Miss P. LAWTON, 2, Littleworth Avenue, Woodsetton, Nr. Dudley, Wores. Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) F. E. S. JONES, 283, Chaplin Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent. Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs. D. M. TURNER, "Lighteaves," Cheddleton Heath, Nr. Leek. M. A. SIMMONS, 154, Birches Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton. Mrs. E. TITIENSOR, 40, Collis Avenue, Basford, Stoke-onTrent. G. WATIERSON, 74, Hart Road, Wednesfield. V. CHANCELLOR, 29, Castle Bank Stafford. (TeL Stafford 51886). A. E. LUCAS, c/o Midland Bank, 8, Market Square, Stafford. COmmissioner . Super~tendent (A) Supenntendent (N)

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SUFFOLK County Office: 1, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich. Tel. 54005. County President: Lady Blanche COBBOLD. County Vice-Presidents: E. P. B. WHITE, Esq. (Ambulance). Miss A. M. PARKER, M.B.E. Commissioner . Major R. S. SCHREffiER, Campsea Ashe H ouse, (Tel. Wickham Market 426). Deputy Commissioner. Lieut.-Colonel J . E . M. BLAND, O.B.E., J.P., Little Hall nr. Ipswich. (TeL Holbrook 357). ' County Superintendent (N) Miss M . H. MILLER, S.R.N., Orchard Cottage, Ipswich. County Surgeon T. D. W. FRYER, M.B., B.CH., M.R.C.S. L.R.C.P., 52, Ipswich. (Tel. Ipswich 77102). Asst. County Superintendent . Mrs. R. V. SCHRIEBER, Campsea, A she House, County Nursing Officer . . . Vacant. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Walter C. MAYHEW, 82, Severn Road, Ipswich. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs. P. E. TAYLOR, S.R.N. , " Teemore," London County Staff Officers . A. B. MORTIMER, 39, Highfield Road, Ipswich. (County Mrs. G. H. L. PAUL, Parham Hall, Woodbridge. Miss V. D. GEE, 471, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich. Secretary). W. C. WATTS, The Lodge, London Road, Becc1es. Mrs. E. S. M. CATTON, 124, Westerfield Road, Dr. D. W. RYDER RICHARDSON, The Beeches, A. J. ENGLISH, 75, Clapgate Lane, Ipswich. F. W. RUFFORD, 18, Geneva Road, Ipswich. A. H. NICHOLLS, 10, Ladywood Road, Ipswich. (Treasurer). Mrs. A. RICHARDSON, S.R.N., Stow Lodge Hospital, market. H. E. BOREHAM, M.B.E., 223, Main Road, Kesgrave, G. A. READ, 84, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich. Capt. M. BENDIX, The Manor House, Little Bealings, bridge. Miss H. P. MORGAN-GRAY, 23, Stevenson Road, (N.H.S.R.). H. G. EADE, 406, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich. 76239). County Secretary . I. H. GILLINGS, 53 , Digby Road, Ipswich. Western Area rth Area Commissioner D. J. MARTIN, F.R.C.S., M.B., B.S., Buttons Close,Ixwo , St. Edmunds. th Area Superintendent (N) Mrs. MARTIN, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Button Close, Ixwor , St. Edmunds . Area Surgeon D. A. MCCRACKEN, M.D., D.P.H., 32, Westbury Avenue, St. Edmunds. Area Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss W. CAFFYN, S.R.N., Holland Cottage, Coney Bury St. Edmunds. Area Staff Officers . Mrs. PRAGNELL, 10, St. Michael's Close, Bury St. (Secretary) . H. BURDON, 7a, College Lane, Bury St. Edmunds. I. S. CArE, Vine Cottage, Bardnell, Bury St. Edmunds. Area Com missioner Area Surgeon

Area Nursing Officer . . A rea taff Officer (Ca dets) (A) Area Staff Officers.

Southern Area Lieut.-Colonel C. W. LEVERETT, Woodlands, Debach, bridge. B Colonel M. MACEWAN, D.S.O., O.B.E., D.F.C., M.·, 33, Berners Street, Ipswich. .h Mrs. E. B. FRYER , S.R.N., 52, Derby Road, IpsWIC . A. E. RUST, 22, Copleston Road, Ipswich . H. BAXTER, 55, Kensington Road, Ipswich. d P. R. WOOLLARD, Ambulance Hall, Samuel Roa, M. W. HOOD, 7, Chester Road, Felixstowe.

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W. W. PECK, 31, Shafto Road, Ipswich . . C. J. TAMPIN, 77, Dale Hall Lane, Ipswich. (Treasurer).

Northern Area Capt. J. C. TAYLOR, M.R.C.V.S., "Teemore," London Road, (A)

Becc1es. . k. Mrs. M. C. E. HARWOOD, S.R.N., " Re dm ay, "Wa lb erswlc F J WILLEARD 43 Fairc1ose, Beccles. R. F. DYER, 302, Norrnanston Drive, Oulton Broad, Suffolk. (Secretary). Major J. F. MARR, 35, Becc1es Road, Bungay. MRS. MARR, 35, Becc1es Road, Bungay. (Treasurer).

SURREY County Office: 8t. John House, Woodbridge Road, Guildford. Tel. Guildford 67163. County Vice-Presidents: Lady SWAYTHLING, C.B.E. (Nursing). C. H. C. PIRIE-GORDON, Esq. (Ambulance). Lady OSBORN (Cadet Nursing). . Brigadier E. E. READ, C.B.E., M.C., Red Bines, Beavers Hill Farnham (Tel. Farnham 6169). . Capt. F. J. CARTWRIGHT, C.V.O. , O.B.E., R.N.(RETD.), Castle HIll House, Farnham. W. H. C. ROMANIS, M.A., M.B., M.CHIR., F.R.C.S., The Rough, Hurtmore, Godalrning. R. J. GruSTOCK, "East View," Pinewood Grove, New Haw, Superintendent (A) Weybridge. . Lady HEALD, O.B.E., Chilworth Manor, Nr. Guildford. (Tel. Superintendent (N) Guildford 61414). Miss M. C. LEIGH-PEMBERTON, Bam End, Enton Green, Nursing Officer Godalming. Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) ~~~a~t. M GURTEEN Sunnyside, Copthome Bank, Nr. Crawley. ~\~~ °O~~~r~C~dets) (N) Mis~ R. Cohen, Pa~ed Ways, Nightingale Road, E . Horsley. (Training). Miss V. BARLOW, "Springwood," Petworth Road, Haslemere. Colonel K. C. GRAY, O.B.E., Highway Cottage, East Horsley. (Ambulance Service). . R . GREENHOUGH, O.B.E., Wyke Cottage, Stonebndge, Shalford. (Treasurer). . ' Miss P. SMITH, St. John House, Woodbndge Road, Guildford. S. R. CARTER, B.E.M., Surrey View, Fullers Road, Farnham.

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Western Area J. M. BALL, 88, New Haw Road, Addlestone. A KNIGHT 21 Bridge Road, Haslemere. Miss U. MORRI~H, "Meadland," Three Gates Lane, Haslemere, Surrey. Vacant. Mrs. M. D. SOUTHERN, Sedgley House, East Horsley. C. P. LONGLAND, 32, Green Lane, Addlestone. Mrs. M. D . PHILLTPS, The Brackens, Westwood Road, Windlesham. G WORTHY 42 Tennyson Road, Addlestone, Surrey. M'iss V. M: L~ATHER, M.B.E., Vine Cottage, Ewshott, Nr. Farnham. G. H. HARFIELD, 4, Guildford Road, Farnham. Eastern Area

B. ROBINSON, B.E.M., "Hothfield," Russells t~rescen~, Horley. R. G. FEAR, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., "Brooklag, Newdlgate, Nr. Dorking.

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Miss M. GRAY, Felbridge Copse, Woodcock Hill Nr. East Grinstead. ' B. . E. NORMAN, 13, Albert Road North, Reigate. MISS M. R. M. CALLOW, "Wild Oaks," Eyhurst Close wood. ' D. C. BAYLIS, 6, Benham Drive, Horley Mrs. ~. BELFIELD, M.B.E., "Tangmere," GatwIck, Surrey. Mrs. D. COVELL, Cherry Wood, Baldwins Hill, East A. G. GUMRELL, "Haydens," Fordbridge South R. A. LoCKETT, 8, Station Road, Earlsw~od Redhill J. E. SMITH, 104, Middle Street, Brockham. '(Cadets): North West Area R. G. W. SOUTHERN, M.B., B.S., M.R.C.S. , L.R.C.P., House, East Horsley. South West Area A. H. M. RICHARDS, M.B., C.H.B., M.R.C.S. , L.R.C.P., Munstead Lawn, Godalming. Mrs. L. M. FARLER, 25, Stocton Road, Guildford.

SUSSEX County Office: 19, North Street, Horsham, Sussex. Tel. Horsham 4556. County President: The Lord Rupert NEVILL. County Vice-Presidents: Mildred, Viscountess HAILSHAM. Sir Richard BOUGHEY. ~rs. E. M. E. STEWART-RoBERTS (Nursing Cadets). Major-General J. M. L. RENTON, C.B., D.S.O., O.B.E., J.P. Commissioner . Capt. J. M. HODGES, D.S.O., R.N., "Chatfields," Colwood Bolney. (Tel. Warninglid 219). Deputy Commissioner. H.R.H. Prince Tornislav of Jugoslavia Redlands Farm, ford, Nr. Billinghurst. ' County Superintendent (A) W. E. JUPP, 15, Barttelot Road, Horsham. (Tel. 4561). County Superintendent (N) Miss P. M. NOBLE-MATTHEWS Lydwicke Slinfold. County Surgeon . . . R. G. B. YOUNG, M.B., CH.B.: D.P.H., Health Dept., Hall, Lewes. County Nursing Officer . . . Mrs. D. MCPHERSON, 35, Croft Avenue, Southwick. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) D .. H. F. BURCHELL, 50, Fairfield Gardens, Portslade. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) M~ss E. M. TRILL, 128a, Church Road, Hove. County Staff Officers . MISS W. M . BARKER, 10, Hurst Avenue, Horsham. Mrs. ~. F. SPACKMAN, Mayland, Hawthorn Road, RegIS. (Camp Adviser). F. W. G. DINES, 7, Alford Close, Worthing. . H . R. H. Princess Margarita Tomislav of JugoslaVIa, lands Farm, Kirdford, Nr. Billinghurst. County Secretary . C. SIMPSON, 19, North Street, Horsham.

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Eastern Area J. W. LIMB, Lustrell's House Lustrells Crescent, Brighton. ' A. J. BURNAGE, The Ambulance Station, Durs!ey Eastbourne. Vacant. Lieu.t.-Col. J. H. VANCE, M.B., B.S., M.R.C.S., RIchmond Terrace, Brighton. Mrs. K. JOHNSTON, S.R.N., 76, Princess Avenue, Miss G. E. HUGHES, S.R.N., "Lovran" Claxton Road, on-Sea. Vacant. Mrs. A. D. HICKS, B.E.M., Stone House, BoIney.

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G. H. WREN, "Byway," 22, Priory Close, Hastings .. S. T. DENNING, 8, Arlington Gardens, Saltdean, Bnghton. L. W. MOWER, 15, Old Barn Way, Southwick. R. T. HOLLANDS, 17, Winchelsea Road, Rye. (Cadets). Mrs. STRIBBLING, 238, Victoria Drive, Eastboume. Miss W. M. BUTTON, "Anton," Mill Lane, Wannock, Polegate. M. W. HARRIS, 80, Poplar Avenue, Hove, 4. . Mrs. K. D. B. Buss, 88, Stonefield Road, HastlllgS . Miss. A. M. SHARPE, 10, Wharf Road, Eastbourne.

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Western Area W. L. HANCORN, 43, The Gardens, Southwick. R. HARTLEY, 23, Andrew Close, Rustington. Miss R. B. LAKER, 14, Gloucester Place, Littlehampton. K. N. MAWSON, M.B., CH.B., D.P.H., Comewell House, North Street, Horsham. . T. JEFFERY, "Graylis," Arundel Road, Littiehampton. Mrs. P. M. GRA GER, 39, London Road, Pulborough. H. G. NEWMAN, 16, Cross Road, Southwick. Vacant. O. E. LAKE, 50, Whyke Lane, Chichester. (Cadets). G. PARKS, 10, Seaview Estate, Southwick. J. BUTLER, M.M., 33, Chichester Close, Tilgate, Crawley. Mrs. E. M . WELLS, 1, Downs Mead, Lancing. (Cadets). Mrs. J. M. BURCHELL, 50, Fairfield Gardens, Portslade. Mrs. B. REYNOLDS, Avalon, Malthouse Road, Crawley. G. A. WHEATLA D, "Clissolds", Spencers Place, Horsham.

WARWICK County Office: 25, Middleton Road, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield. County President: The Hon. Mrs. L. C. S. FITZRoy NEWDEGATE, O.B.E. County Vice-Presidents: The Lady WILLOUGHBY DE BROKE (Nursing) Mr. N. E. NEWALL (Ambulance Cadets). Mrs BUCKMASTER (Nursing Cadets). T. K. ELLIOTT, M.B., B.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., 25, Middleton Road, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield. (Tel. Streetly 1334). Miss C. M. ORTON, B.E.M., The Beeches, Staverton, Nr. Superintendent (N) Daventry, Northants. (Tel. Daventry 196). D. W. H ENDRY, B.SC., M.D., M.R.C.O.G., "Greenacres," 307, Surgeon Lutterworth Road, Nuneaton. . Mrs. A. WORTHINGTON, 37, Jury Street, WarwIck. (Tel. ety. Superintendent (N) Warwick 869). Nursing Officer . . . Vacant. Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) A. F. HIPWELL, 70, St. George's Road, Coventry. Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs. V. M. CROSBY, 71 , Forfield Road, Coundon, Coventry. Staff Officers. . . . W. B. M. WYLEY, Watchbury House, Barford-in-Warwick. Mrs. L. A. WESTERN, 88, Frankton Avenue, Coventry. Mrs. S. M. CADWALLADER, 50, Radford Road, Leamington Spa. E. O. ORME, 7, Asthill Grove, Coventry. Mrs. J. NEWALL, 36, Middlemarch Road, Radford, Coventry. P. H. JAMES, 80, Norman Place Road, Coventry. (Cadet Secretary (A)). F. G. WARWICK, 32, Botoner Road, Coventry. (Ambulance Service). Mrs. E. L. READY, 8, Lord Lytton Avenue, Stoke, Coventry. Miss E. M. SELVESTER, 9, Cromwell Road, Rugby. L. F. HAZELL, 37, Faraday Road, Rugby. E. V. CROSBY, 71, Forfield Road, Coundon, Coventry. Mrs. H. M. H ERBERT, 11, Botoner Road, Gosford Green, Coventry. (Cadets).

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Miss D. WILLIS CROFT, 137, Hall Green Road, Bell Coventry. (Cadets). Mrs. F. KEMP, 4, Alexander Road, Bedworth, Nuneaton. (Cadets). • H. G. D. BUSTON, 101, Widdecombe Close, D. SIMMONDS, M.B.E., "Colwyn," Alveston Hill, :strcltfOrtl_ Avon.

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County Office: St. John House, 34, The Tything, Worcester.

County Vice-Presidents: The Rt. Hon. Earl BEAUCHAMP (Ambulance) . Mrs. C. LECHMERE (Nursing). Lady SANDYS ; Mrs. F. J. SOMERS (Nursing Cadets). Sir Ronald LECHMERE (Ambulance Cadets).

County President: A. R. TOWERZEY, Esq. County Vice-President: L. F. Moss, Esq. (Ambulance Cadets).

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Major-General D. D. C. TULLOCH, C.B., D.S.O., M.e., House, Rushall, Pewsey, Wilts. (Tel. Up avon 29). Vacant. Lady FULLER, M.B.E., Neston Park, Corsham. (Tel. 2201). Surgeon Commander H. M. DARLow, R.N.,(RETD.), ~.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Cuckoo Pen, Porton, Salisbury. M~ss S. G. STURMER, Mill Vale House, Bratton, ~lSS B. PATTERSON, St. Johns Hospital, Trowbridge. Lieut.-Col. R. B. ROBINSON, Old Rectory, Beechington Pewsey. Vacant. Mr. M?ss, Watchfield, Rowden Hill, Chippenham. RelatIOns). Mrs. A. H. H EMMING, Monkton Farleigh Manor, (N.H.S.R.-Adrn.in.). F .. W. KIRKBRIDE, 55, Milford Street, Salisbury. .. MIss M. J. MORTON-PALMER, 55, Milford Street, u"uuuwo,_

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Western Area Superintendent (A) C. F. J. ANDREWS, 9, The Close, Melksham. Superintendent (N) Vacan t. Surgeon . . . E. MOLONEY, M.B., CH.B., Prospect House, "Qr'1JHi"lrr1··on·J~I_.a ursing Officer . Wilts. Mrs. W. B. DAVIDSON. M.B., CH.B., The Lodge, Steeple Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Trowbridge. Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Vacant. Vacant. Southern Area Brigadier W. J. Norman WALKER, O.B.E., Barnwo od , Nr. Salisbury. Miss E. A. DlMONT, 35a, The Close, Salisbury. H. Hou SOME, 40, Waterloo Road, Salisbury. Mrs. D . E. FANSHAWE, Farley Farm, Farley, Nr. Majo~ L. J. T. G. BARTLETT, "Glemoyd," Folley View Fanngdon, Berks. Mrs. N. LANE, 65, Plymouth Street, Swindon. J. K. MONRO, M.CH., F.R.C.S., "Highfields," The Marlborough. A. R. KI G, 43, Richmond Road, Swindon. Mrs. M. C. Hall, 54, Devizes Road, Swindon. . don Mrs. L. E. A. BROAD, 81, Shrivenham Road. SWi1l

Tel. 24503.

County Presidents: The Countess BEAUCHAMP, M.B.E. F. L. NEWTON, Esq, M.B., CH.B.

County Office: 55, Milford Street. Salisbury. Tel. Salisbury 4810.

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Brigadier D. H. NOTT, D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C., Four Seasons. Battenhall Avenue, Worcester. (Tel. Worcester 277?2). T. C. LENCH, Mayford, 63, Halesowen Road, QUillton, Birmingham. Squadron Leader R . D. M. EVERS, D.F.C., Four Winds, Wolverley, Nr. Kidderminster. Mrs. M. G. O. SOMERS, Highfield House, Blackwell, Nr Bromsgrove. J. T. DALY, M.B., CH.B., 380, Ridgacre Road, Quinton, Birmingham 32. R. R. HINES, 3, Wolverhampton Street, Dudley. Miss H. M. BIDMEAD, "Trafford," Manor Lane, Halesowen. Miss H. M. WALTON, Mount Pleasant, Cowleigh Road, Malvern. J. S. TAYLOR, 23, Summerfield Avenue, Hurst Green, Nr Birmingham. Miss A. E. DINGLEY, 6, Lower Wilton Road, Malvern. (Tel. 2426). Northern Area J. H. HALDANE, M.C., F.R.F.P.S., M.R.C.P., The Mount, Church Road, Netherton, Nr. Dudley. H. S. BENNETT, 52, Harcourt Road, Old Hill. Miss M. E. FEARNSIDE, 97, Alexandra Road, Halesowen. R. BARRON, M.B., CH.B., Ambleside, Hall Street, Dudley . . Mrs. E. A. WEBSTER, S.R.N., "The Firs," 28, Summer Hill, Halesowen K. H. BILLINGHAM, 80, Court Crescent, Kingswinsford, Staffs. Mrs. M. A. ROBERTS, "Thirteen," Dudley Wood Avenue, Cradley Heath. Miss A. E. WITCOMBE, Oldfield, 5, Somery Road, Priory Dudley. P. C. BENNETT (Sm.), 20, Millard Road, Coseley, Staffs. P . C. BENNETT (Jm.), 20, Millard Road, Coseley, Staffs. J. F. E. BE T, 23, Rosemary Crescent West, Goldthorn Park, Wolverhampton. (Secretary). T. E. DAVIS, 44, Knowle Road, Springfield, Nr. Dudley, Worcs. Southern Area Vacant. J. F. GRANT, 748, Evesham Road, Crabbs Cross? Redditch. Mrs. M. E. HODGES, 123 , Birchfield Road, Reddltch. F. H. VOLLAM, M.B., CH.B., Bearhill House, Alvechurch, Nr. Birmingham. Mrs. F. C. MACMILLA , "Grasmere," 85, Ombcrsley Road, Worcester Mis D. PREECE, 338, Wylds Lane, Worcester. Miss D. W. JONES, Dalston, 64, Worcester Road, Malvern. Miss J . COLLEY, 23, Timberdine Avenue, Bath Road, Worcester.

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District Office: Wetherby House, Wetherby. Tel. Wetherby 2574. District President : County President: The Countess of SCARBROUGH The Lord HOTHAM, C.B.E., D.L. District Vice-Presidents: The Viscountess MOUNTGARRET (Nursing). County Vice-Presidents: G. R. H. SMITH, Esq. (Ambulance). S. LA WRE CE, C.B.E. (Ambulance) Lord SAVILE (Ambulance Cadets). Mrs. D. M. RYMER (Nursing Cadets). Mrs. E. RADCLIFFE (Nursing Cadets). Mrs. D. BETHELL (Nursing). Colonel R. A. ALEC-SMITH, T.D., D.L., J.P. (Ambulance Cadets). E. H. LODGE, M.B., CH.B., Castle Garth House, Wetherby. (Tel. Wetherby 2832). Commissioner E. M. DEARN, O.B.E., M.B., CH.B., D.L.O., Holme Lodge Lieut.-General Sir Colin BARBER, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., Quarry Superintendent (A) Cottingham Road, Hull. (Tel. Hull Central 43840).' Moor Lodge, Ripon. Deputy Commissioner A. R. LIDGLEY, 92, Etherington Road, Hull. (Tel. Mrs. G. W. LODGE, O.B.E., J.P., Castle Garth House, Wetherby. Superintendent (N) 46201) . (Tel. Wetherby 2832). County Superintendent (N) Miss E. M. STONEHOUSE, 63, Welwyn Park J. PRENTICE, M.B., CH.B.(EDIN.), J.P., "Malsis Mount," Malsis County Surgeon E. O. HALLIWELL, M.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., 233, Hallgate, Road, Keighley. E. Yorks. Mrs. M. A. AYKROYD, The Priory, Nun Monkton, York. Dist. Superintendent (N) Asst. County Superintendent (N) Mrs. M. REFFOLD, The Bungalow, Sheepman Lane, MISS S. GRIFFITHS, S.R.N., S.C.M., Flat 6, Woodsley Terrace, Nursing Officer . Crans wick , Driffield. Clarendon Road, Leeds 2. County Nursing Officer Miss P. M. WATSON, S.R.N., The Beeches, Sutton Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) L. MASON, 5, Lynnwood Gardens, Pudsey, Nr. Leeds. Sutton-on-Hull. Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs. J. CUMMING BELL, Binham Lodge, Edgerton, Huddersfield. Asst. County Nursing Officer Miss M. A. NICHOLSON, S.R.N., 657, James Reckitt Staff Officers Mrs. M. WOOLFE, Flat 2, Woodsley Terrace, Clarendon Road, Hull. . Leeds 2. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) R. BERRYMAN, 2, Snainton Grove, Spring Bank, West J. WOODS Lovat Lodge, Mountjoy Road, Huddersfield. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss L. F. LEPPINGTON, "Aytona," 8 Bell Vue Crescent, J. Geo. W: ROCHESTER, The South Wing, Priest Hill, Wetherby. County Staff Officers . C. JACKSON, 230, Hawthorn Avenue, Hull. (Tel. Wetherby 2959). G. HEWARD, "Beaumaris," 74, Ganstead Lane, Midland Area H. REFFOLD, The Bungalow, Sheepman Lane, Hutton G. THOMPSON, M.B., CH.B., 58, Heath Crescent, Halifax. Commissioner . wick, Driffield. Superintendent (A) H. J. SEWARD, 6, Coppice Way, Leeds, 8. W. PARSONS, School House, Barnby Moor, Yorks. Staff Officer (i/c Miss D. M. HUZZARD, 20, Riversdale Road, Hull. . Divisions) Mrs. O. M. GELD ARD , The Grange, llkley, Yorks. Mrs. G. JACKSON, 8, Lynton Avenue, Anlaby Park Surgeon . . . F. A. BREAR, M.B., CH.B., Westerley Edge, Hawksworth Lane, South, Hull. (Cadet Secretary). Guiseley, Nr. Leeds. G. M. HINCH, 38, Windsor Road, County Nursing Officer . . . Vacant. Hull. Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) S. BRANSON, 8, Stone Street, Sticker Lane, Bradford 4. T. PENN, 71, Wymersley Road, Hull. Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs. C. MARTINDALE, 18, Calverley Avenue, Bramley, Leeds 13. Miss S. M. JOHNSON, Parkholrne, Parkfield Avenue, Staff Officers . Mrs. E. M. SEWARD, 6, Coppice Way, Leeds, 8. Ferriby. W. HUTCHINSON, Martins Bank Chambers, King Cross, Halifax. NORTH RIDING OF YORKSIllRE Northern Area County Office: J. E. BAIRD, M.B., B.CH., B.A.O., Brow House, Haworth, Keighley. 11, Cornfield Road, Middlesbrough, Yorks. F. R. CHARLTON, 11, St. Swithins Walk, York. Miss G. E. MYALL, Gawthorpe Hall, Bingley, Yorks. County President: J. M. A. CRITCHLEY, M.B., CH.B., 15, Woodlands Drive, The Lady SERENA JAMES Harrogate. Commissioner . NUrSing Officer . Mrs. I. R. HYMAS, S.R.N., S.C.M., R.F.N., "Farndale," The Colonel Sir Leonard ROPNER, BT., M.C., T.D. , D.L., M.P., Grove, Harrogate. Perrow, Bedale Yorks. (Tel. Bedale 10). Deputy Commissioner. Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) T. BROUGHTON, Bracewell Lodge, Bracewell, Nr. Skipton. J. PEARSON, M.B.E., "Alandale," 19, The Crescent, Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Middlesbrough . (Tel. 56287). Miss E. L. GILBERT, 15, Hill Rise Avenue, Harrogate. County Superintendent (N) Staff Officer . Mrs. F. C. DYSON, 2, Upper Westbrook, Darlington. Vacant Darlington 5764). T. 1. McNISH, 96, Devonshire Street, Keighley. County Surgeon F. W . HEBBLETHWAITE, M.B., CH.B., 11, The Avenue, " " Southern Area Middlesbrough. J. MAIN RUSSELL, M.B., CH.B., B.HY., D.P.H., Wemyss, Asst. Cty. Superintendent (N) Stockarth Lane, Oughtibridge, Sheffield. Miss M. MOORHOUSE, 93, Trafalgar Road, County Nursing Officer A. ELSON, M.B.E., 148, Oaks Avenue, Stocks bridge, Sheffield. Mrs. E. M BIELBY, S.G.M., 27, St. Gerrnains Lane Sea. Mrs. V. D. LEE WOOD, S.R.N., 16a, Tapton Road, Sheffield, 10. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) W. E . DANKS, 127, Mansfield Avenue, 'T'hf'l rrlahV-OIU·'".: - ' C. B. BALL, L.M.S.S.A., Fern Lodge, 138, Dodworth Road, County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs. H. DANKS, 127, Mansfield Avenue, Barnsley. County Staff Officers . P. P. SMITH, 11, West Park Avenue, Newby. ursing Officer Mrs. M. E. SHIMELD, S.R.N., H.V.CERT., 10, Black Brook Avenue, J. Vl. RENAHAN, 12, Alton Road, Middles S Lodge Moor, Sheffield 10. R. H. WRIGHT, 27, Grantham Road, Norton, C""f'l{lUU~ taff Officer (Cadets) (A) H. SHOOMAN, M.B., CH.B., "Rosana," 101, Newstead, Havercroft, Nr. Wakefield. Staff 0 Tees. .b Mrs. C. M. K. CO E, 10, St. Hilda's Terrace, Whit y. fficer (Cadets) (N) Mrs. H. BEVERLEY, The Haven, Worsborough Bridge, Nr. Relations). Barns)ey. County Office: Priory House, 29, Cottingham Road, Hull.

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Lieut.-Colonel G. GREGG, O.B.E., M.D., F.R.C.P., D.PHYS.MED., 40, Elmwood Avenue, Belfast. (Tel. Belfast 25586) . Vacant. Mrs. M. H. NEILL, 96, Circular Road, Belfast. (Tel. Belfast 653789) . F. E. FLETCHER, M.B., M.R.C.S., D.P.H., 4, My Lady's Mile, Holywood, Co. Down. (Tel. Holywood 2497). Miss Q. QUIGLEY, B.E.M., 19, Cabinhill Gardens, Belfast. (Tel. Belfast 654866). Nursing Officer Miss B. BOYCE, S.R.N., S.C.M., Altnagelvin Hospital, Londonderry. Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) . Vacant. Staff Officer (Cadets) (N). Miss E . GARREIT, Helen's Lea, Gilnahirk, Belfast. (Tel. Belfast 654429). ,MSt. Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss V . K. HILL, 45, Bloomfield Road, Bangor, Co. Down. Commissioner . . . . Mr. W. A. RYAN, M.B.E., Glenartney, Cultra, Co. Down. (Tel. Holywood 3162). N. F. C. H. SWENY, M.B.E., 61, Great Victoria Street, Belfast 2.

N. HULLEY, Warning ton Lane, Bessacar, D oncaster. L. A. CLARKE, Oaklea, Scawthorpe, Nr. Doncaster. Mrs. BALCON, S.R.N., 1, Park Terrace Thryburgh Nr ham. " ' Col. R. W. SCOIT, M.D., Doncaster. J. A. SCOIT, M.B., CH.B., 14, Middlefield Road, Doncaster. Mrs. E. M. BROW Doncaster. W. HARGREAVES, 198, Great North R oad, Doncaster. J. HOWARD, 16, Dawood Villas, Bentley, D oncaster. Commissioner . Mrs. J. CROSBY, 58, Chestnut Avenue, Wheatley Hills, Superintendent (N) cas ter. Surgeon . . . Mrs. TOWNSEND, 6, The Villas, Edlington, Nr. J..IUJ.I\'''I~_ Nursing Officer. . . Vacant. Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) D. G. BARBER, 104, Doncaster Road, Armthorpe, Staff Officer . L. TAGG, 67, "Bawtry Road, Bessacarr, Nr. E. PONBERTH, The Chase," Warnington Lane, Doncaster. C. F. PALMER, "The Chestnut," 28, Cantley Lane, Doncaster. (Treasurer). A. S: CRABTREE, "Sheridan," 26, Ennerdale Road, Hills, Doncaster. Superintendent (N) Mrs. D. A. WARD, 2, Ennerdale Road, Wheatley Hill, caster. South Western Area

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JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

Commissioner . H. HEMINGWAY, St. Thomas's House, Worsboro' Barnsley. er Dty. Commissioner J. SHAW, J.P., The Beeches, 27, Mill Hill, Pontefract. '.lIl!11ano y Superintendent (N) Mrs . V. G. BOOTH, 4, Ranelagh Drive Ecclesall C. C. BOWLEY, M.B., B.S., M.R.C.O.G., 34, Hemper ' J. ASKEw, 25, Pickup Crescent, Wombwell, Nr. Assist. Super. (N) South Eastern Area

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H. HARRISON, M.B.E., "Riber," 40, Gledholt Road, field. W. BROWN, L.R.C.P.(LOND.), M.R.C.S.(ENG.), 128, Halifax Road, Birkby, Huddersfield. Mrs. L. C. BEST, Flat 2, 97, New North Road, Hucldersr. l: Mrs. E . CARRUTHERS, S.R.N., 6, Pennine R oad, Miss Z. E. HULL, 13, Cedar Avenue Huddersfield. Dr. Mustafa Rial El SARRAFF, Shaft~sbury House, York Batley. Mrs. M. K. MIITON, 27, Wesley Street, J. BASSINDALE, 2, Bridley Drive, Slaithwaite, HlIddel:sbel~.· H. BOWER, 92, Savile Road, Savile Town, Dewsbury. L. CLEGG, 7, York Avenue, Fartown, Huddersfield. tary). Mrs. D . LEACH, 864, Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, Nr. ford.

Nursing Officer. . Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Staff Officer. . .

Belfast Area Mr. D. M. RODGERSON, 747, Crumlin Road, Belfast. Miss 1. PERROIT, 44, Knock Road, Belfast. J. N. LEWIS, M.B., 202, West Circular Road, Belfast. W. H. RYAN, S.R.N., 32, Stranmillis Park, Belfast. Vacant. Mr. S. T. SMYTH, Edelweiss, Station Road, Greenisland.

Antrim Area W. N. JONES, M.B., B.CH., B.A .O., "Beechmount," Galgorm Road, Ballymena. Mrs. F. A. MORTON, Aghnaciare, Woodlands Avenue, BaUymena. Mr. Hugh WILSON, F.R.C.S., "Lisnamoyle," The Roddens, Lame. Mrs. M. J. F. CHAPLIN, 21, King's Road, Knock, Belfast. Mr. J. H. JOHNSTONE, "Mena," Donegall Avenue, Whitehead. Mrs. A. HAMILTON, "Cherryville," Kells, Co. Antrim. Mr. J. M. RODGERS, 15, North Road, Carrickfergus. (public Duties).

Armagh Area COmmissioner . Superintendent (A) SUrgeon ursing Offic~r : Staff Officer (Cadets) (N)

Vacant. Mr. H. BURROWES, Ulster Bank House, Lisburn. F. BELL, M.B., D.P.H., "Woodlands," Armagh . Miss 1. CHAMBERS, Armagh County Health Committee, 2, Gosford Place, Armagh. (Tel. Armagh 297). Miss E. BERRYMA , 64, Sandhurst Drive, Belfast.

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COMMANDERY IN NORTHERN IRELAND District Office : 61, Great Victoria Street, Belfast, 2. Tel. Belfast 23970. President : Her Excellency The Lady W AKEHURST. District Vice-President: Mrs. G. N. WALLACE, M.B.E.

Commissioner Superintendent eN) SUrgeon ursing Offic~r :

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Mr. J. Harris REA, F.R.S.A., The Friary, Banbridge. Miss S. H. JOHNSTO E, 38, Lancefield Road , Belfast. N. E. WILLIAMS, B.A., M.B., Downshire Road, Newry. Miss M. Hawthorne, S.R.N., S.C.M., Downe Hospital, Downpatrick. Miss. D. D UFF, 11 , Springfield Road, Bangor. Mrs. B. K ELLY, 3, Chlorine Gardens, Belfast.

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Mrs. A. MALONE, B.A., 10, Willoughby Place,

County President: Major General Sir Geoffrey T. RA.rKEs, C.B., D.S.O.," D.L.

Lady President: Mrs. M. M. P. WILSON.

Londonderry Area Area !\.rea Area Area Area

Commissioner Superintendent Surgeon . . Nursing Officer. . . Staff Officer (Cadets) (N)

County Vice-Presidents:

My. W. J. WILLIAMS, M.B.E., 20, Pump Street, Mrs. R. W. CUNINGHAM, 27, Clarendon Street, Dr. M. F. LESLIE, Lisnagowan, Caw, LOlna onlOen:'j. Mrs. G. W. BROWN, S.R.N., 2, Daphne Gardens, Mrs. G. G. SIMPSON, 55, Marlborough Road, Tyrone Area

Area Commissioner Area Superintendent (N)

Mr. W. M. BRENNEN, F.R.C.S., Cranagh D hu, Mrs. A. E. MARTIN, Summer Hill, Clogher.

Major V. D. JONES, M.B.E., M.M., T.D. (Ambulance). Brigadier G. YOUNGHUSBAND (Ambulance Cadets). Brigadier V. J. L. NAPIER, M.C., D.L., St. Johp Hut, Church House Lion Street, Brecon. (Tel. Sennybndge 278). T. G . DANIEL, Maes-y-Ffynon, Pontsticill, Merthyr Tydfil. Mrs. F . M. WILSON, 13, Broad Street, Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire. Vacant. G. A . D. HIBBERT, "Glansevyn," 25, Garth Road, Builth Wells, Breconshire. Caernarvonshire

County President: Sir Michael DUFF, Bt., Lord Lieutenant.

Lady President: The Lady Megan LLOYD GEORGE, M.P.

PRIORY FOR WALES

County Vice-President:

Headquarters: Priory House, 4, Cathedral Road, Cardiff. Tel Cardiff 32131.

Commandant-in-Chief of Nursing Corps and Divisions for Wales: H.R.H. Princess Marina Duchess of KENT, G.C.V.O., C.l., G.B.E. Chief Commissioner for Wales . Chief Superintendent for Wales. Chief Surgeon for Wales. . . Deputy Chief Commissioner for Wales . . . . . . . . Deputy Chief Superintendent for Wales. . . . . . . . Deputy Chief Surgeon for Wales . Assistant Chief Commissioner for Wales. . . . . . . . Assistant Chief Superintendent for Wales . . . . . . . . Assistant Chief Surgeon for Wales Chief Nursing Officer for Wales . Chief Officer Ambulance Cadets for Wales. . . . . . . Chief Officer Nursing Cadets for Wales. . . . . . Brigade Secretary for Wales Training Officer for Wales

H. G . LEWIS. Margherita, Lady HOWARD DE W ALDEN and C.B.E. T. T. BAIRD, M.B., CH.B. , B.A.O., D.P.H.

SEAFORD,

Colonel R. MYDDLETON, M.V.O., J.P., D.L. Mrs . C. G. TRAHERNE, J.P.

I. H. DAVIES, M.B., CH.B.

Mrs. G. WYNNE FINCH (Nursing). Sir Michael DUFF, BT., J.P., Lord Lieutenant, "Vaynol," Bangor, Caernarvonshire. (Tel. Bangor 2542). Lieut.-Colonel W. J. WILLIAMS, O.B.E., LL.B., B.SC., Chief Constable, Caernarvon. G. W. ROBERTS, "Clogwyn," Rockfield Drive, Deganwy, Superintendent (A) Caemarvonshire. Mrs. E. A. JONES, S.R.N., "Tegfan," 14, Terfyn Terrace, PortSuperintendent (N) dinorwic, Caernarvonshire. Surgeon . . . . . I. H. LLOYD, M.B., B.S., "Tan-y-Berllan, Penmaenmawr. . Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) R. P. PATEMAN, 24, Ambrose Street, Bangor, Caernarvonshlre. Staff Officers . . . H. NEVILLE, M.P.S., 3, Mostyn Street, Llandudno, Caernarvonshire. T. O. PARRY, 22, Thomas Street, Caernarvon. C. FARRELL, Haulfre, Church Street, Caemarvon.

E. JAMES, M.S.M.

Cardiganshire

County President:

Vacant. C. G. MACKAY, M.B., CH.B. Miss J. E . THOMAS, S.R.N., S.C.M., T.A.

The Earl of LISBURNE.

Lady President:

J. CORY. Mrs. W. R. CRAWSHAY.

C. J. PARRY. Miss Z. D. DRUITT.

Anglesey

Commissioner. SUperintendent (A) Staff Officer SUrgeon "

Mrs. E . D. CHURCHILL. Captain J. HExT LEWES, O.B.E., R.N.(RTD.) , Lord Lieutenant Llanllyr, NT. Lampeter, Cardigans hire. (Tel. Aeron 323). Rees Evans DAVIES, "Kingslyn," Penparcau Road, Aberystwyth. J. C. BLAYNEY, Ambulance Station, Queens Road Aberystwyth. H. DAVIES, 12, Baker Street, Aberystwyth. E . D. Clifford JONES, L.M.S.S.A., "Greenhills, 'Penylainc Road, Aberystwyth.

County President: Sir Richard WILLIAMS-BULKELEY, BT., Lord Lieutenant.

Lady President: Lady WILLIAMS-BULKELEY. Commissioner

County Superintendent (N)

Graham P. WILLIAMS, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Longford Holyhead. (Tel. Holyhead 109). Mrs. S. A. STIRRAT, 1, Sunrise Terrace, Holyh ead .

Carmarthenshire

County President: Lieut.-Colonel Sir Grismond P . PHILIPPS, C.Y.O., Lord Lieutenant.

Lady President : The Hon. Mrs. FISHER HOCH, T.D.

County Vice-President: Miss G. P. THYER-JONES, M.A., LL.B. (Nur.sing Cadets).

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D . Cecil WILLIAMS, J.P., "Lisvane," Felinfoel Road Flintshire Carmarthenshire. (Tel. Llanelly 255). ' County President: County Superintendent (N) Mrs. M. D. CAVE, A.R.R.C., "Brynhafod," Old Road Brigadier H. S. K. MAINWARING, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., T.D., Lord Lieutenant. Carmarthenshlre. ' Lady President: County Nursing Officer Mrs. S. J. THOMAS, S.R.N., C.M.B., 20, Stradley Park Mrs. A. B. PENNANT. Llanelly, Carmarthenshlre. County Vice-President : County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Lieut.-Colonel G. TREHARNE, 69, Queen Victoria The Lady KENYON (Nursing Cadets). Llanelly, Carmarthenshire. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss. A. DAVIES, 80, Coleshill Terrace, Llanelly, l..-arrna• •:!SIOnler R. W. BANKES, C.B.E., Soughton Hall, Northop, Mold, Flintshrre. shire. (Tel. Northop 207). R. T. SMITH, F.C.A., "Craxton," Gronant Road, Prestatyn, Flintshire. North Carmarthenshire County Area Superintendent (N) Mrs. R. E . CAULFIELD, "Hazeldene," Maes-y-groes, Prestatyn, Flintshire. Area Commissioner G. A. WATSON, J.P., 65, Ninian Road, Cardiff. G. H. COLLIER, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., "Shandon," Brunswick Road, Buckley, Flintshlre. (A) . H. B. FREEMAN, J.P., "Overs tone," Wepre Park, Connah's South Carmarthenshire County Area Quay, Flintshire. Area Commissioner (Acting) . D. Cecil WILLIAMS, J.P., "Lisvane," FelinfoeI Road, C. H. SHE TO , "Castlemere," Kings Avenue, Flint. Carmarthenshire. (Tel. Llanelly 255). Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) G. MANSELL, 4, Sandy Lane, Queensferry, Flintshire. County Staff Officers (A). 1. REES, 19, Renallt Street, Llanelly. Glamorgan A. W. HOLLOWAY, 15, Cowell Street, Llanelly. County President: County Staff Officer (N) . Mrs. E. M. JONES, 37, Hedley Terrace, Llanelly. TRAHERNE, T.D., J.P., BARR., Lord Lieutenant. Lady President: The Hon. Mrs. J. H. BRUCE. East Denbighshire Brigadier J. G. MORGAN, C.B.E., T.D., M.B., B.S., M.R C.S., County President: L.R.C.P., D.P.H., D.L., The Cottage, Glais Road, ClydachColonel J. C. WYNNE-FINCH, C.B.E., M.C., J.P., Lord Lieutenant. on-Tawe, Swansea. (Tel. Clydach Glam 2289). Lady President: Mrs. G. M. WILLIAMS, Llanharan House, Llanharan, GlamorSuperin tendent (N) Lady WILLIAMS-WYNN. gan. I. R. S. ROBERTSON, M.B., B.S., Herons Hill, Nelson, Glamorgan. Commissioner . Captain R. G. EVANS, M.B.E., J.P., Fernyfield, Llay, J. P. HARRIES, 49, Fairfield Road, Bridgend, Glamorgan. Denbighshire. (Tel. Gresford 292). County Superintendent (A) Aberavon County Area W. E. JONES, "WesthoIme," Weston Rhyn, Nr. County Surgeon R. W. EVANS, T.D., M.MET., F.I.M., Plas-y-Bryn, Pentyla, Port M. T. ISLWYN JONES, M.D., D.P.H., 16, Grosvenor Commissioner Talbot, Glarnorgan. (Tel. Port Talbot 670). Wrexharn, Denbighshlre. County Surgeon (Cadets) . J. W. P. SALT, M.B., B.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., "Hillcroft," Barry County Area Rhyn, Nr. Oswestry. A. D. Griffith, L.M.S.S.A., 86, Kingsland Crescent, Barry Dock, COmmissioner County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) S. ROBERTS, "Penynant," Newbridge, Nr. Wrexham, Glamorgan. (Tel. Barry 353). shire. County Staff Officers (A). W. MORRIS, 76, Victoria Road, Wrexham. Bridgend County Area J. E. HARRIS, 23, George Street, Rhosywaen, Chirk, E. G. HOWELLS, M.M., 14, Hill View, Pontycymmer, Nr. P. R. KENT, 2, Ffordd Mae1or, Maes-y-dre, Wrexharn Bridgend, Glamorgan (Tel. Pontycymmer 306). C. A. SMITH, J.P., 31, Edward Street, Wrexham, The Lord TREVOR, J.P., Brynkinallt, Chirk. Caerphilly County Area W. J. SKYRME, "Wayside," Nelson Road, Ystrad Mynach, Glamorgan. (Tel. Hengoed 2101). West Denbighshire Gower County Area County President: W. J. JAMES, Mines Rescue Station, Loughor, Glamorgan. Colonel J. C. WYNNE-FINCH, C.B.E., M.C., J.P., Lord Lieutenant. (Tel. Gorseinon 104). Lady President: Llantrisant County Area Lady WILLIAMS-WYNN. G. M. WILLIAMS, M.C., Llanharan House, Llanharan, GlamorCommissioner . E. C. MARSHALL-HuGHEs, 36, Station Road, gan. (Tel. Llanharan 253). Denbighshire. (Tel. Llanrwst 277). , County Superintendent (A) '0 E. ELLIS, 97, Parc-y-Dre, Ruthin, Denbighshire, Neath County Area County Superintendent (N) Dr. Sheila REID, The Old Rectory, Llanychan, Ruthl' E. P. COYNE, M.B., CH.B., Plasnewydd, Neath, Glamorgan. bighshire. (Tel. Neath 257). County Surgeon Meurig Wyn WILLIAMS, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Glasfryo, D en bighshire. Pontardawe County Area County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) S. TAYLOR, "Rydal Mere," Tanrallt Street, Mochdre. Brigadier J. G. MORGAN, C.B.E., T.D., M.B., B.S., M.R.C.S., CommiSSioner (Acting) . Bay, Denbighshire. L.R.C.P., D.P.H., D.L., The Cottage, Glais Road, Clydach· County Staff Officer (Cadets) M. DAVIES, 16, St. David's Road, Old Colwyn, on-Tawe, Swansea. (Tel. Clydach Glam 2289). ounty Staff Officer (A) , G. H. RYDE , Markley Villa, Dundonald Road'id Pontypridd County Area County Staff Officer (A) . A. E. ROBERTS, "Delamare," Cadwgan R oad, 0 Vacant.

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Merionethshire County President: Colonel J. F. WILLIAMS-WYNNE, D.S.O .. J.P., Lord Lieutenant. Commissioner H. EVANS JONES, LL.B., "Bryn Bella," Barons Ffestiniog, Merionethshire. (Tel. Blaenau County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) J. O. WILLIAMS, B.E.M., 15, Leeds Street, Blaenau Merionethshire. County Staff Officers . Dr. Richard W . EDWARDS, Caerffynnon, Dolgelley. R. R. DAVIES, 29, Lord Street, Blaenau Ffestiniog. R. J. OWEN,"Tynygotel, Cynwyd, Corwen, Merioneth.

Commissioner

Deputy Commissioners County Superintendent (A) County Superintendent (N)

Monmouthshire County President: The Lord RAGLAN, Lord Lieutenant. Lady President: The Lady RAGLAN. Colonel A. J. CHASTON, O.B.E., M.C., T.D., D.L., Farm, Ystrad Mynach, Glamorgan. (Tel. Hengoed N. GALBRAITH, Chief Constable, Chief Constable's Abergavenny, Mon. (Tel. Abergavenny 770). J. H. WILCOX, 11, Bournville Terrace, Tredegar, Mon. G. E. DAVIES, 13, Bryntirion, Bedwas, Mon. Mrs. George BAILEY, Three Springs, Monkswood, Nr.

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Pembrokeshire County President: The Hon. Richard H. PHILIPPS, M.B.E., J.P., Lord Lieutenant. Lady President: Mrs. BICKERTON EDWARDS, M.B.E. Vice-Presidents: The Lord MERTHYR, J.P., D.L. Lady Marion PHILIPPS (Nursing). G W R TERRY Chief Constable, Chief Constable's Office, 'Ha~erf~rdwest: Pembs. (Tel. Haverfordwest 22). W. GAYTON, O.B.E., "Lyndale," Rushy Lake, Saundersfoot,

Staff Officer (Cadets Staff Officers (A) .

) (A)

Pembs ' h guar d P em b S' . Mrs E .H OWEN J.P. Bryn-y-Mor, F IS D . i. riA~S, M.B.~., M.~., B.S., D.P.H., B.SC., "Rorkes Drift" Johnston, Pembs. b S. MORRIS, 8, Dartmouth Gardens, Milford Haven, Pem s. G. C. MORGAN, F.C.I.S., F.H.A., 1, Grove Gardens, Haverfordwest, Pembs. r d M. S. ROBERTS, c/O Chief Constable's Office, Harvenor west.

Radnorshire MOD. County President: . t t County Surgeon . . . . . C. G . MACKAY, M.B., CH.B., Bryngolau, Pontllanfraith, Sir Michael DILWYN-VENABLES-LLEWELYN, BT., M.V.O., J.P., Lord LIeu enan . County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) E. PHILLIPS, 19, Arnold Place, Tredegar, Mon. Major-General R. S. LEWIS, C.B., O.B.E., "YNeuadd," Rbayader, County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Miss E. KINSEY, " Evadene," Park Row, Tredegar, .Im~sioner Radnorshire. (Tel. Rhayader 27). . (Tel. Tredegar 3268). Miss Mary HUNTER-WILLIAMS, 2, Caemelin, Rbayader, Rads. County Staff Officer (A) . S. C. MORGAN,S, Alexandra Road, Chepstow, Mon. Area Commissioner

Bedwellty County Area W. C. BENNETT, 10, St. David's Avenue, W Blackwood, Mon.

Area Commissioner

Gwent County Area T. C. WOODWARD, Vaynor House, Pennant Street, Vale, Mon.

Area Commissioner

Silurian County Area Rees MORGAN, "Lynmore," The Gardens, Monmouth. (Tel. Monmouth 316).

Area Commissioner

Trevethin County Area J. WREN, 32, Edward Street, Griffithstown, Pontypoo!,

Montgomeryshire County President: Alderman Sir G eorge F. HAMER, C.B.E., J.P. Lady President: The Lady DA vms. County Vice-Presidents: The Earl of POWlS, C.B.E., T.D. (Ambulance Cadets). Mrs. F. GRIFFITHS (Nursing Cadets). . Commissioner . . T. E. JoNES, Severn Villa, Caersws, Montgorneryshire. Caersws 277). County Superintendent (A) W. E. NEALE, 35, Pentrerhedyn Street, MachynIleth, gomershire. County Surgeon D. R. B. MATHIAS, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Park Lane, Montgorneryshire. County Nursing Officer Mrs. S. E. MATHIAS, S.R.N., Park Lane, Welshpoo!, gomerysbire. County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) D. N. MANUEL, "Holmlea," Main Street, Caersws, gornerysbire. 1 County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs. K. E. SILVER, S.R.N., Stone House, Welsbpoo, gomerysbire. County Staff Officers (A) . H. RATCLIFFE, Ainsdale House, Maesbrook, D. W. REES, "Gwyndaf," Kerry Road, Newtown, shire.

Aberdare County County President : J. A. HAYES, M.E., M.I.M.E. Lady President: Lady WILLIAMS, J.P. Vice-Presidents: Dr. J. M. WILSON, (Ambulance Cadets). Lady WILLIAMS, J.P. (Nursing). • Dr. H. B. PIERCE, Bryn Cerdin, Mountain Ash. Vacant. Commis's io~er : . L DAVIES 115 Ty Fry, Aberdare. Superintendent (A) Mrs. R. M. PR~THEROE, 9, Tudor Terrace, Gadlys, Aberdare. Superintendent (N) Surgeon . . . . . H. BANKS, M.D., F.R.C.S., Ty Mawr, Aberdare. NurSing Officer . . . Mrs D STEEN Ardnalee, Aberdare. Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) A. P~ITT, 8,' Rock Street, Moun~ain ~sh, Aberdare. Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs. P. HARRISON RODERICK, Harnsonville, Cwmdare, Aberdare. G. PHILLIPS, 7, Milton Street, Cwmarnan, Aberdare. R. C. MORGAN, Gelli Isaf House, Trecynon. D. DAVIES, 72, Jubilee Road, Godreaman, Aberdare. S. SAGE, 38, Davies Street, Aberaman, Aberdare. T. D. EVANS, 7, Broniestyn Terrace, Trecynon, Aberdare. G. T. BEVA , 14, Plantation Road, Trecynon, Aberdare. L. REES, 74, Regent Street, Aberaman, Aberdare. Staff Officer (Cadets) Cardiff County County President: The Rt. Hon. The Lord MAYOR of Cardiff. Lady President: The Marchioness of BUTE. Vice-Presidents: Captain F. P. ROBATHAN, M.C. (Ambulance). Mrs. Edgar LLEWELLYN, J.P. (Nursing). Mrs. T. T. BAIRD, M.SC. (Nursing Cadets).

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G MORRIS 19 Matexa Street Ton Pentre, Rhondda, Glarn. Major A. H. G. FIELD, M.B.E., 5, Pencisely Rise, L• •mliIS10D.el Mrs. R. 'MORRIS-THOMA~, J.P., "Brynawel," Maerdy, (Tel. Cardiff 73954). Superintendent eN) Rhondda, Glam. R. DAVIES, 54, High Street, Llandaff, Cardiff. J. MACDO ALD, 10, Castlefield Place, Cardiff. Surgeon . . . . . Vacant. W: J. THOMAS, 56, Forest Road, Canton, Cardiff. Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) w. H. NEWBURY, 21, Hughes Street, Penygraig, Rhondda, Glam. MISS V. W. REES, 19, Victoria Square, Penarth. Mrs. C. E. THOMAS, B.E.M., 35, Princess Street, Roath Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Mrs. M. A. HARRIES, S.R.N., 5, Rheolau Terrace, Trehafod, Rhondda, Glam. K. J. EVA S, 72, Heol-y-der, Rhiwbina, Cardiff. ' E. W. IRONS, Brynhyfryd, Castleton Avenue, Treherbert. Miss G . M. RICHARDS, "Brynbedw," Tongwynlais. Vacant. . Swansea County C. A. ~ENCE, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., "Oaklands," Rumney County President: Cardiff. Sir William A. JENKINS, J.P. Miss M. D. H. JONES, 89, Connaught Road, Roath,

Deputy Commissioner . County Staff Officers (A) . County Staff Officers (N) County County County County

JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

Staff Officer (Cadets) Superintendent (N) Superintendent (A) Surgeon

County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N)

Lady President:

Merthyr Tydfil County

County President: Viscount KEMSLEY, G.B.E.

Lady President:

Commissioner . . Superintendent (N)

Vacant Commissioner County County County County County County

Superintendent (A) Superintendent (N) Surgeon . . . . . Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Staff Officer (A) .

M. THOMAS, Chief Constable, Chief Constable's Merthyr Tydfil. (Tel. Merthyr Tydfil 2541). D. W. JONES, 3, Windsor Place, The Walk, Merthyr Mrs. M. E. THOMAS, 31, Lancaster Villas, Merthyr H. THOMAS, M.B., ;B.S., St. Claire, Garth Villas, Merthyr D. W . LEIGH, 6, Brynteg Terrace, Treharris, Miss E. JORDAN, 4, Thomas Street, Treharris, F. EDWARDS, 12, The Huts, Treharris, Glam .

Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) Staff Officer (A) .

Lady JENKINS. H. C. LE'BATT HAVARD, "Glen View," Lon Towy, Sketty Swansea. (Tel. Swansea 32754). A. H. HAVARD, 57, Windmill Terrace, St. Thomas, Swansea. Miss Edith A. SMITH, S.R.N., S.C.M., Matron, Swansea General Hospital, Swansea. . G. J. Van KLAVEREN, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., "Highbury," Mornston, Swansea. . , Miss D. E. DAVIES, S.R.N., R.F.N., Swansea HospItal Nurses Home, Parc Beck, Sketty, Swansea. D. A. COOPER, 5, Lon Dan-y-Coed, Cwmgwyn, Swansea. Mrs. M. FRANCIS, 8, Gore Ten-ace, Swansea. F. H. COOPER, 2, Samuel Crescent, Gendros, Swansea.

PRIORIES AND COMMANDERIES OVERSEAS Newport County

County President: The Worshipful The MAYOR OF NEWPORT.

Lady President:

Superintendent (N) .

Mrs. D. M. BAILEY.

Vice-President: S. G. FIRTH (Ambulance Cadets). Commissioner

Deputy Commissioner. . County Superintendent (N) County Surgeon County Surgeon (Cadets) . County Staff Officer (Cadets) (A) County Staff Officer (Cadets) (N) County Staff Officers (A) .

County Staff Officer (Cadets)

R. V. C. RICHARDS, B.A., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. , B.SC., 174, cial Road, Newport, Mon. (Tel. Newport A. 1. CRESSWELL, 5, Hawthorn Avenue, Mrs. W. M. HARBOURN, 25, Clevedon Road, W. G. SMITH, M.D., "Green Gates," Clevedon Road, Mon. M. E. DAVIES, L.M.S.S.A., 15, Shakespeare Crescent, Mon. A. R. G. POCOCK, 27, Lyndhurst Avenue, Newport, Miss. O. M. JONES, 4, Conway Place, Cwmbran, shrre. J. G. PROGER, c/o 235, Christchurch Road, Newport. C. HALLETT, c/ o 55, Bridge Street, Newport. A. E. MARSHALL, 39, Baldwin Street, Newport. J. VENABLES, "Greenfield," St. Mellons, Mon. R. JACKSON, 20, Pugsley Street, Newport. Rhondda County

County President: The Worshipful The MAYOR OF RHONDDA.

Lady President: Lady RHYs-WILLIAMS, D.B.E.

Vice-President: Vacant

Commissioner

Priory in Australia Brigadier Sir. W. W. S. JOHNSTON, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., E.D:, M.!?, F.R.A.C.P., 194, Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Vlctona. Miss F. C. B. McKAY, M.B., CH.M. Commandery in Western Australia Colonel J. R. DONALDSON, E.D., M.B., 298-308, Wellington Street, Perth. Dr. B. C. COHEN. Priory in Canada Comm. L. H. NICHOLSON, M.B.E., R.C.M.P.(RETD.). Colonel A. G. CHERRIER, St. John House, 321, Chapel Street, Ottawa, Ontario. Brigadier J. N. B. CRAWFORD, M.B.E., E.D., M.D. Miss M. J. L. MACLAREN. Priory in New Zealand Brigadier J. MITCHELL, D.S.O., E.D., Druid's Chambers, Woodward Street, Wellington. C. MEACHEN, J.P. (Secretary). Miss N. M. KNIGHT, O.B.E. Group Captain A. H. MARSH, Q.H.P. Dr. D. P . KENNEDY. Miss V. P. L. ANQUETIL, M.B.E. Priory in Southern Africa Brigadier W. H. du PLESSIS, O.B.E. ,. E.D., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Glenshiel, Woolston Road, Westcliff, Johannesburg. A. G. WILLIAMS. Mrs. M. A. WALTON, A.R.R.C. Dr. G. D. ENGLISH. Miss K. E. POTGIETER. Commandery in Central Africa Brigadier M. O. COLLINS, C.B:E., P.O. Box 8181, Causeway, Salisbury, Southern Rhodesla.

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Chief Commissioner Superintendent-in-Chief Surgeon-in-Chief

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ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

Asst. Commissioner Surgeon-in-Chief

Aden Vacant.

Bahamas

Syed Wajid Ali SHAH, H.Q.A., St. John Ambulance .u1l15 Frere Street, Karachi, 4, Sadar. Khan Safdar Ali Khan, S.K. Brigadier M. Sharif.

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Commissioner. . Superintendent (A) Superintendent (N) Surgeon

Barbados

Brigadier C. A. H. P . JAYAWARDANA, C.M.G., c.v.o., St. John Ambulance Brigade Headquarters, Lower Road, Galle Face, Colombo 3. Dr. C. PONNAMBALAM. Major D. N. ROCKWOOD, J.P. Mrs. M. A. Jainu DEEN. Dr. N. F. GUNASEKERA.

Bermuda Wing-Commander L. J. FOUNTAIN, D.F.C., B.O.A.C. Airways House, 59, Front Street, Hamilton. Mrs. B. BARTON. Dr. W. H. C. MASTERS.

Ghana Commissioner

Deputy Commissioner . District Surgeon H.Q. Officer

R. P. BAFFoUR, O.B.E., B.sc., Kumasi College of Kumasi, Ghana. A. A. TIBo. Dr. E. W. Q. BANNERMAN. Mrs. 1. V. M. KARSTEAD, c/ o P.W.D. P.O. Box 136,

North Borneo A. R. WILKEY, M.B.E., T.D., P.O. Box 432, Jesselton. Dr. K. H. BLAAUW. Mrs. M. REEVES.

British Guiana

Malaya Brigade National Headquarters: Shelley Road, Kuala Lumpur. Commissioner . . . . District Superintendent (N). District Surgeon . ..

J. DUREY, M.B.E., P.O. Box 407, Georgetown.

F. A. D.

British Honduras

Dr. Z. G. PANOS. Commissioner Dr. F. RAsSIM. Vacant. Miss 1. M. CHECKLEY, PJK. A.M.N., P.O. Box 719, Nl~.-nmissiIDner

Nigeria Senior Commissioner .

Sir KERR BOYELL, C.M.G., Office of the The Nigerian Police, Lagos.

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Commissioner . . . Deputy Commissioner.

Sir KERR BOYELL, C.M.G. J. E. HODGE, C.Y.O.

Commissioner . . . D ep uty Commissioner.

Vacant. Dr. E. N. O. SODEINDE.

Commissioner

D eputy Commissioner. H.Q. Officer for Nigeria

C. F. D. WALLACE, Nigeria Ports Authority, Private Bag 2588, 216, Broad Street, Lagos. Vacant. R. F. CHRISTIE, Private Mail Bag 2204, M arina Post Lagos.

Commissioner . . . Deputy Commissioner. Di trict Surgeon . . . . H.Q. Officer for Sierra Leone

W. G. SYER, C.B.E., Police Headquarters, F reetown. A. KEELING, O.B.E. Dr. D. E. BOYE-JOHNSON C. R . PILBEAM, c/ o Police H.Q., George Street,

Fiji W. E. DONOYAN, Box 18, G.P.O., Suva.

W. P.

RAGG.

Vacant. Dr. W. M. MACDONALD.

Gibraltar

Gilbert and Ellice Islands

Nigeria Railways District

M. Home, H.Q., The Gilbert & Ellice Islands Colony Con· stabulary, Ocean Island, Western Pacific.

Grenada

Nigeria Ports District

Sierra Leone

J. P. RUSH, M.B.E., J.P., Charlton Lodge, Cork Street, Belize B. H. TAYLOR, O.B.E.

P. G. OWEN, Police H.Q., Gibraltar. Mrs. D. ELLICOTT. Vacant.

Nigerian Police

CLEARE.

Mrs. B. L. SHAw. Dr. L. H. WHARTON, M.B.E.

Dr. Chang Hoey CHAN, J.M.N., P.J.K. Che Sadiah SARDON. Dr. Haji Megat KHAs.

Cyprus Commissioner . . . Deputy Commissioner. . District Superintendent (N) H .Q . Officer for Cyprus .

Col. E. J. H. COLCHESTER-WEMYSS, O.B.E., Office of the Commissioner of Police, Nassau. Major A. ROBERTS. Dr. N. McP. MACLENNAN. Colonel J. CONNELL, O.B.E., E.D., "Highfield," Pine Hill, Barbados. Major A. G. BRADFORD. Mrs. H. CHALLONER. Dr. H. E. SKEET, O.B.E.

Ceylon Commissioner

OTHER OVERSEAS TERRITORIES

India The Hon. Rajkumari Arnrit KAUR, Red Cross Road, New Delhi 2. Miss T. K. AnRANWALA. ' Jivraj N. MEHTA, M.D., M.R.C.P.

Pakistan Chief Commissioner

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE

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J. H. HOLLEY, M.B.E., Office of the Chief of Police, Police H.Q., St. Georges, Grenada. Vacant. Mrs. MASCOLL. Dr. L. M. COMMlSSIONG.

Hong Kong Dr. TSEUNG FAT I , O.B.E., 2, Macdonnell Road, Hong Kong. N. G. ROLPH Miss A. A. UNTHANK Dr. PANG HOK Ko

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Jamaica Senior Commjssioner

Dr. R. D. K. LEVY, 2e, Camp Road, Kingston, 5.

Commissioner District Superintendent (N) District Surgeon

Dr. H. G. VYSE, O.8.E. Miss E. M. STEPHENS, B.E.M. Dr. F. W. CLUTTERBUCK.

Commissioner District Surgeon . . . District Superintendent (N)

Dr. O. A TOMLINSON. Dr. L. JACOBS. Mrs. K. HETHERINGTON.

Commissioner . . . Deputy Commissioner. . District Superintendent (N)

H. CAHUSAC, J.P., West Indian Sugar Co., Ltd., L. R. REED, M.M., J.P., F.C.A. Mrs. M. STARKINGS, J.P.

Commissioner District Surgeon

Commander C. W. HILLMAN, O.B.E., R.N. Dr. D. H. DRENNA .

Commissioner . . . Deputy Commissioner. . District Superintendent (A) District Superintendent (N) District Surgeon

M. S. O'RORKE, C.B.E., P.O. Box 1469, N airobi. M. SORSBIE, C.B.E. R. W. OSGATHORP, O.B.E. Mrs. V. KENT. Dr. K. V. ADALJA.

Deputy Commissioner.

Dr. K. H. UTTLEY, c/o Medical Dept., St. Johns,

Commissioner . District Surgeon

Lieut.-Colonel J. V. ABELA, O.B.E., 64, Amery Street, Dr. R. CAUCHI-INGLOTT, M.B.E.

Commissioner . . . . District Superintendent (N) District Surgeon

R. M. Desvaux de MARIGNY, Police H.Q. , Port Lou~. Miss G. DAVIES. Dr. J. MAINGARD, M.B.E.

Commissioner District Surgeon

B. NEALON, O.B.E., Police H.Q., P.O. Box 46, VIctona Seychelles. Dr. H. M. STEVENSON-DELHOMME, C.B.E.

Commissioner . . . Deputy Commissioner. . District Superintendent (N) District Surgeon

Dr. P. McINTYRE, 420, Beach Road, Singapore 7. Dato Syed Ahmad Mohammed ALSAGOFF. Mrs. H. REYNOLDS. Dr. Essel TAN.

Commissioner District Surgeon

B. H. SIMMONDS, P.O. Box 468, Dar-es-Salaam. Dr. A. A. LOVELL.

Commissioner

B. J. L. JACKSON, St. John Headquarters, Wrightson Road, Port of Spain. V. de C ASTRO. Vacant. Dr. A. M. ROBERTSO , O.B.E.

Jamaica South-East

Jamaica North-East

Jamaica North-West

Jamaica South-West Kenya

Leeward Islands Malta G.C.

Mauritius

Seychelles

Singapore

Tanganyika Trinidad and Tobago Deputy Commissioner. . District Superintendent (N) District Surgeon . . . H .Q . Officer for Caribbean and orth Atlantic Area

Mrs. F. DAYlE-SMITH, P.O. Box 657, Wrightson Road, Spain, Trinidad.

Uganda Comm issioner .. Deputy Commissioner. . H .Q. Officer for Uganda.

M. J . MAcouN, O.B.E., c/o P.O. Box 1586, Kampala. Vacant. E. R. REEVES, c/o P.O. Box 1586, Kampala.

Commi sioner Di trict Surgeon

R. H. V. BILES, Police Headquarters, P.O. BoX 237, Dr. W. L. BARTON.

Zanzibar